I Have to Consider Whether This Is the Only Chance I'll Ever Get

"Since you've passed the assessment, you're qualified to learn about the Demon Hunter Squads."

Feng Yangmu did not waste any time and went straight to the point.

At this, everyone instantly perked up.

"As everyone knows, the Demon Hunter Squad selection competition is held once every five years, gathering outstanding young talents from all major central cities and above."

"There are a total of one hundred and twenty-seven eligible cities within the Holy Temple Alliance. You will compete on the same stage as contestants from those cities."

"Once you obtain the right to participate, you will head to the Holy Temple Alliance for the Preliminary Round, which is conducted according to your affiliated Temple."

"Only those who survive multiple brutal Elimination Matches and rank in the Top Ten will qualify to advance to the Final Round."

"And these final sixty people will join the new generation of Demon Hunter Squads!"

At that point, Feng Yangmu suddenly paused and swept his gaze over the six people present.

"Unfortunately, the Preliminary Rounds of the Knight Holy Temple, Warrior Holy Temple, and Mage Holy Temple have always been the most fiercely contested in every selection competition. All of you happen to fall into those categories."

However, there was something Feng Yangmu did not say aloud.

Even if the competition was intense, Ye Tian, Lin Jialu, and Li Xin among the six would definitely advance to the Final Round.

After all, two of them were at the fifth rank, while the other possessed a Sacred Dragon and was not weak herself.

Even Long Haochen had a high chance of making it to the Final Round.

With Divine Guard Block alone, it would be difficult for opponents of the same rank to break through his defenses—unless he had the bad luck of encountering a fifth-rank opponent.

That left only Chen Chen and Chen Si.

One was a Shield Warrior whose offensive power was not particularly strong. The other was a berserker, but his cultivation was still too low—he had only just broken through to the fourth rank.

Trying to fight their way through the fiercely competitive Warrior Holy Temple would likely be exceedingly difficult.

"Of course, as long as you are strong enough and have a bit of luck, there is still hope of advancing to the Final Round."

"After the Final Round concludes, the Alliance will use the Demon Hunter Roulette to randomly form Demon Hunter Squads. However, the top three in the Final Round will have a certain privilege: they may choose one squad member themselves."

"Once all ten Demon Hunter Squads have been formed, there will be another competition to determine the best Demon Hunter Squad. The team will receive further rewards."

Feng Yangmu explained in great detail, and the others listened with equal attentiveness.

"Teacher Feng, what exactly are the rewards?" Lin Jialu asked curiously.

The others were also very interested.

Feng Yangmu chuckled. "There are far too many to list. I'll reveal the rewards for the top three!"

"The reward for the top three in the Final Round is a Spirit Furnace!"

"Ah?!"

Other than Ye Tian, all five of them, including Long Haochen, cried out in unison.

That was a Spirit Furnace!

As long as anyone from any profession possessed a Spirit Furnace, it was equivalent to opening the door to becoming a powerhouse.

It was no exaggeration to say that such a supreme treasure, capable of seizing the very creation of heaven and earth, could change a person's entire life!

Seeing the fervor in their eyes, Feng Yangmu smiled and encouraged them. "This may be the only chance in your lives to obtain a Spirit Furnace. Make sure you seize it."

"Besides that, joining a Demon Hunter Squad has another major benefit."

The others' attention was drawn back to Feng Yangmu.

"Each of the Six Great Temples has its own skills. Ordinary Temple members can only learn common skills, while Secret Skills like Divine Guard Block are beyond their qualifications."

"Only those who make major contributions to the Alliance and humanity can qualify to receive an inheritance ring and pass certain Secret Skills down to their disciples or descendants."

"Other than that, only Demon Hunter Squads can complete missions and use merit to exchange for equipment and Secret Skills."

"Simply put, the selection competition is an opportunity that can change your life. It is worth giving everything you have!"

At this, the gazes of Long Haochen and the other five immediately grew fiery.

Having embarked on the path of cultivation, none of them were willing to remain ordinary.

With such an opportunity laid before them, how could they remain unmoved?

"Any other questions?"

After giving them some time to digest everything, Feng Yangmu asked again.

Everyone shook their heads.

"In that case, get a good rest today. Tomorrow, we'll set off for the Holy Temple Alliance!"

After leaving those words behind, Feng Yangmu rose and walked out of the tent.

"The Demon Hunter Squad selection competition... I'm really looking forward to it!"

Li Xin could not help murmuring softly.

The others nodded in agreement.

Night quietly fell.

Since they had rested a little earlier, none of them felt sleepy. They simply used meditation in place of sleep.

The next morning.

Once the sky had fully brightened, everyone gradually awoke from cultivation.

Ding! Long Haochen's External Spiritual Power increased by ten, and his Internal Spiritual Energy increased by twenty! Congratulations, Host, you have received double feedback!

Congratulations, Host, your External Spiritual Power increased by twenty, and your Internal Spiritual Energy increased by forty!

Ding! Lin Jialu's External Spiritual Power increased by six, and her Internal Spiritual Energy increased by twenty-eight! Congratulations, Host, you have received double feedback!

Congratulations, Host, your External Spiritual Power increased by twelve, and your Internal Spiritual Energy increased by fifty-six!

"Not bad!"

Ye Tian nodded in satisfaction.

The progress had already been considerable. Including what he gained from meditation, his Internal Spiritual Energy had increased by more than a hundred points in a single night. That was already quite astonishing.

They washed up, ate, and packed their gear.

"Let's go. I'll still follow behind you."

After saying that, Feng Yangmu raised his staff again, and his entire body vanished into a blue-green light.

Li Xin stuck out her tongue and asked curiously, "The trial is already over. Why is Teacher Feng still hiding himself?"

Ye Tian smiled teasingly. "Maybe Teacher Feng is socially anxious!"

Hidden in the shadows, Feng Yangmu's mouth twitched at those words.

He took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the strange feeling in his heart.

Don't get angry. Don't get angry. It's just a child's joke. Don't take it seriously.

Of course, it was only because Ye Tian was quite strong. Had it been anyone else, Feng Yangmu would certainly have made him suffer.

"Alright, enough joking. Let's set off!"

The six thanked the garrison troops who had hosted them, mounted their horses, and left the border, heading toward the core region of the Holy Temple Alliance.

After ten days of rough travel, the group of six arrived at Aimei City, covered in dust.

This was also one of the Holy Temple Alliance's most prosperous major cities.

Because it lay inland, this enormous city had almost never suffered the ravages of war. Its prosperity was second only to Holy City, where the Holy Temple Alliance was located.

Moreover, it was only a little over eight hundred li from Holy City.

Compared to this prosperous major city, Haoyue City, a medium-sized city, seemed especially tiny.

Just as when he had first traveled from Odin Town to Haoyue City, Ye Tian felt exactly the same way now.

The group found an inn and checked in.

Ye Tian had just finished bathing and released Xiao Rou when a sudden knock sounded outside his door.

"Little brother, open the door!"

Li Xin's impatient voice rang out.

"Coming!"

Ye Tian dried his hair, casually threw on a bathrobe, and opened the door.

Two lovely figures came into view.