A so-called secret area was, naturally, an illusion formation.
Although this illusion formation encompassed an enormous number of people, unless one's cultivation had reached the Heavenly God or Heavenly Dragon realm, it was absolutely impossible to distinguish truth from illusion.
The illusion formation had two exits.
One exit was inside a vast plaza, and this plaza was sealed by a barrier.
The other exit was outside the barrier.
These two exits would become the dividing line between the examinees.
Thus, those who had entered the plaza were ecstatic.
Meanwhile, those stuck outside the barrier were filled with regret.
By now, they all understood that the life-and-death test of loyalty they had just experienced was nothing more than an illusion formation.
And those who had set foot inside the plaza were the ones who had passed the test.
Of course, since most of them had virtually no emotional attachment to the Chu Alliance whatsoever, the number who had managed to pass this examination was exceedingly small.
Fewer than one in ten thousand, one might say.
As a result, compared to the sky and earth outside the plaza — where dense masses of figures filled every corner — the vast plaza itself looked remarkably sparse.
A female figure stepped through the barrier gate inside the plaza.
It was Wang Yuxuan.
She had only just realized that everything before had been an illusion formation, so she was still somewhat dazed.
Before she even had a chance to properly observe her surroundings, an elder of the Dragon Breath clan walked up to her with a warm smile.
"Congratulations, young friend. You have passed the Chu Alliance's final examination. From this moment forward, you are a member of the Chu Alliance."
In the elder's hands were a Chu Heavenly Clan token and a Universe Bag.
The resources within that Universe Bag were incredibly generous for someone like Wang Yuxuan.
"Thank you, Senior."
Wang Yuxuan offered a polite bow.
Then she looked around, only to discover that the contrast between the number of people inside and outside the plaza was absolutely staggering.
Inside the plaza, there were barely over ten thousand people.
Comparing that to the vast crowd outside, she realized that this test was nearing its end.
"Hmm?"
But then, she caught sight of an unexpected figure.
It was the pink-eyed woman, Mo Yuhan.
Just like last time, Mo Yuhan immediately noticed Wang Yuxuan's gaze.
Upon realizing it was Wang Yuxuan, perhaps because they had both passed the test and were now in the same boat, Mo Yuhan actually smiled and gave Wang Yuxuan a small nod.
Wang Yuxuan's appearance was so pure and innocent that she initially came across as somewhat cool and aloof. In truth, she was a lively and cheerful girl — especially around other women, her true nature tended to come out more easily.
Seeing that Mo Yuhan seemed to have a favorable impression of her as well, Wang Yuxuan promptly walked over.
The two exchanged brief introductions and learned each other's names.
Neither asked where the other had come from, since that didn't matter. What mattered was that they were now both members of the Chu Alliance.
And the two of them got along remarkably well.
"There really are quite a few people who want to die, aren't there?"
Suddenly, a voice boomed like a clap of thunder.
In an instant, it drew the attention of everyone inside and outside the plaza.
It was a middle-aged man who had just stepped out of the teleportation gate.
Yet his voice was that of a wizened old man.
And before their very eyes, his appearance began to transform, morphing in the blink of an eye into that of a white-haired elder.
With a sweep of his wide sleeves, a Spirit World robe draped over him, covering his previous garments.
That was the robe of the Seven Realms Holy Mansion!!!
High in the sky, several concealed figures immediately took notice of the change below.
Among them were not only Long Mucheng, who had feigned departure, and the numerous Heavenly God realm experts of the Dragon Breath clan.
But also the Chu Alliance's current strongest fighting force— Little Yu'er and Fei.