At that thought, he grew curious. The Northern Sacred Court was rich in spiritual energy, yet he hadn't seen a single demonic beast. Could it be that the human cultivators were so powerful that the Demon Race had been driven into such a tight corner that they'd chosen to live together in remote places?
Xu Yi was lost in thought when the man in the green robe waved a hand. "That's all you need to know. How you respond to the specifics will be up to you. The hunt will last three days. After that, the spatial portal will open automatically, and you'll return. If your haul is exceptional, you'll be richly rewarded. Do your best. This imperial examination is a rare opportunity. Everyone who's made it this far is a child of fortune. When your chance comes, I hope you seize it with both hands."
The man in the green robe finished speaking, and the Golden array disk rose into the air once more. Golden light gathered, and the portal reappeared. Without waiting for the man in the green robe to give an order, everyone filed in.
Xu Yi hurriedly sent a voice transmission. "Once you arrive, don't act rashly. If we're scattered, regroup at once."
As soon as he'd sent the message, he darted into the portal.
He spent nearly half an incense stick's time in the dense white mist. Wind began to stir beneath his feet. He was already used to the sensation, so he calmly sent out his true baleful energy. Soon, both feet touched down.
He looked around. There wasn't a soul in sight. Before long, the beautiful scene before him had captured his attention.
He was standing on a beach. Fine, white sand, pure as pearls, covered the entire shore.
Tall, green broadleaf trees