The battlefield environment was extremely diverse, including forests, deserts, oceans, grasslands, and more.
As in the previous competition assessments, the arena was subject to rules that accelerated the disciples' divine power consumption.
The range of the disciples' attacks would also be reduced, though the damage dealt by laws would not diminish.
This kind of burdened combat was itself a form of training.
Once they left the holy land and fought in the outside world, they would display a very high level of combat prowess.
The disciples from the various cities were scattered across different parts of the battlefield.
Most chose the relatively concealed forests.
Zheng Chiyan led the other four into a region of jagged, strange-rocked peaks.
Valleys and ravines crisscrossed nearby, with many solitary peaks standing tall.
Landing atop a bare peak, Zheng Chiyan turned to look at the four.
"This terrain is complex, making it difficult for the alien beasts to flee or move about. We can use the mountains to block their vision, find chances to launch sneak attacks, and retreat."
Though Zheng Chiyan was arrogant, he was not brainless.
"This assessment lasts only three shichen, and it is a team battle. We will definitely need to fight intensely, and the number of alien beasts will not be small."
"Star Brilliance City cannot be eliminated. I cannot be eliminated. At critical moments, or if our points fall too far behind, you must make sacrifices."
"If your sacrifices allow me to advance smoothly, the City Lord and I will compensate you after we return."
Zheng Chiyan's tone carried the overbearing command of someone looking down from on high, making everyone deeply uncomfortable.
But they all knew that when the critical moment came, it had to be done.
It was for Star Brilliance City, and for the benefits as