"Three people?"
Hearing this, Chu Feng and the others began to speculate.
Which three individuals could possibly earn this qualification?
After all, as the being had said, the restriction wasn't based on age, but on talent. That meant regardless of how old one was, as long as their talent was sufficient, they could obtain this qualification.
But upon closer analysis, one would also realize that Matriarch Yuan Shen and Fairy Daohai likely wouldn't qualify.
Though they were renowned figures in the Nine Soul Heavenly River, their cultivation at their age only proved that their talent was somewhat inferior to that of Chu Feng and his peers.
Therefore, these three must be chosen from among the younger generation.
Actually, not only had Chu Feng figured this out; the others present had reached the same conclusion.
The young disciples present consequently grew somewhat tense.
After all, being selected would be a recognition of their talent, which would significantly impact their future growth and reputation.
However, two individuals possessed absolute confidence.
One was Chu Feng, and the other was Song Yun.
Hum—
Suddenly, the demon creature opened its palm, and a spherical ball of black energy formed within.
"The first one."
As it spoke, the creature waved its arm, and the black energy shot toward Wang Yuxian.
After the black energy struck Wang Yuxian, it enveloped her body, surging around her like flames.
Seeing Wang Yuxian receive the black energy, none of Fairy Daohai's followers were surprised. After all, Wang Yuxian had always been hailed as the most talented genius of the Nine Soul Heavenly River. Her talent was unquestionable.
But after seeing Wang Yuxian receive her qualification, Song Xue'er's already slightly nervous expression grew even more tense.
She couldn't help but glance at Song Yun and Chu Feng.
Chu Feng's talent was heaven-defying; she believed he would certainly qualify.
She was also very clear about Song Yun's talent.
With both of them present, she felt... she might not qualify after all.
As for Chu Feng, he too grew tense.
With only two spots remaining, he believed he would secure one.
In his view, the third spot would likely be contested between Song Xue'er and Zi Ling.
Of course, Song Yun was also a possibility.
But if it wasn't Zi Ling, then Chu Feng entering the Soul Tomb of the Demon King would seem to lose its purpose. After all, his intention was to help Zi Ling.
"The second one."
At that moment, the demon creature spoke again.
In its hand, a new ball of black energy had already formed.
However, this ball was noticeably larger than the one that had been shot toward Wang Yuxian.
This seemed to signify that the second person to qualify possessed talent surpassing Wang Yuxian's.
Swish—
While everyone was guessing, the creature waved its arm, and the second ball of black energy also shot forth.
And this second ball landed upon Song Yun.
The black energy coiled around Song Yun like flames, its aura clearly more formidable than Wang Yuxian's had been.
"It seems the last qualification is destined for young friend Chu Feng."
Matriarch Yuan Shen and Fairy Daohai said simultaneously.
In truth, regarding this final spot, everyone present assumed it would go to Chu Feng.
Not for any other reason than that Chu Feng's talent had long been proven, and they were all genuinely convinced.
"The last one."
The demon creature spoke once more, and at the same time, it opened its palm. A new ball of black energy coalesced.
This ball was enormous, far larger than the ones given to Song Yun and Wang Yuxian combined.
But this was also within everyone's expectations.
Swish—
With a sweep of its great sleeve, the demon creature sent the black energy flying from its palm like a black meteor.
Just as everyone had anticipated, the black energy shot straight toward Chu Feng.
Hum—
However, as the black energy approached Chu Feng, it suddenly halted.
The energy trembled slightly, as if it desperately wanted to get closer to Chu Feng but couldn't.
"Young friend Chu Feng, you!!!"
Fairy Daohai and Matriarch Yuan Shen both looked at Chu Feng with bewildered expressions, having discerned the reason.
And at the same time, the demon creature spoke.
"To think you are resisting... Why? Do you not wish to receive the power of the Lord Demon King?"
The creature seemed to possess true sentience, and it had seen through Chu Feng's intention.
"Senior, could you allow someone else to enter instead?"