The remaining twenty-one candidates were transported to the next examination site—a desolate, shattered region strewn with rifts and floating boulders. Space here was extremely unstable. At times, aftershocks of annihilating winds swept through; at others, chaotic elemental energy erupted from the fissures.
The third round of examinations: "Survival and Hunting."
They had to survive in this dangerous land for three days and hunt the local "Elemental Fiends," condensed from chaotic energy, to obtain their cores, known as Spirit Cores. They would ultimately be ranked by the quantity and quality of Spirit Cores they obtained, and the bottom ten would be eliminated.
This was the ultimate test of strength, luck, survival skills, and even... strategy.
Battle erupted in an instant. The Elemental Fiends came in all shapes and strengths, ranging from those equivalent to Soul Kings to Soul Douluos. The candidates displayed their abilities, fighting fiercely for precious Spirit Cores and places in the next round.
Relying on the tyrannical might of his Clear Sky Hammer, Tang Nian specifically sought out powerful fiends. One hammer blow took down one fiend after another, earning him a plentiful harvest as his momentum soared.
Qian Yue's Sacred Angel Martial Soul naturally restrained chaotic energy. Under the purification of holy light, the fiends scattered one after another, making her extremely efficient.
Dai Ling'er transformed into a phantom of the night, specializing in ambushing and stealing solitary fiends. Her methods were ruthless, and her gains were no less impressive.
Most of the others, whether born into prominent families or blessed with extraordinary talent, either formed groups or steadily acquired Spirit Cores through sheer strength.
Lin Yu, meanwhile, still traveled alone. His Soul Power Level was among the lowest of them all, and facing powerful fiends head-on was extremely difficult for him. Yet he did not blindly