Annie (Lin Daiyu) paid no attention to the dandies who wanted to approach her and strike up a conversation. She didn't care what they thought, either. Instead, she soon arrived before the "Sword Formation of Illusions," patiently listened as the first examiner explained the relevant precautions, and then waited for another examiner to arrive.
"Ahem—!"
Seeing Annie (Lin Daiyu) standing before the formation without raising any objections, the chief trial inspector cleared his throat and stepped forward. In a clear yet solemn voice, he began formally reading out the trial rules and warnings:
"Candidate Lin Daiyu, step forward and listen carefully!"
When he read Lin Daiyu's name, his gaze narrowed slightly. He couldn't help glancing Annie (Lin Daiyu) up and down before continuing:
"According to the Immortal Selection Martial Examination Statutes, the first trial of this year's 'Jiazi' examination venue is the Sword Formation of Illusions before you."
"Take note!"
"This formation is no ordinary matter. It was improved over the course of a century by the masters of the Immortal Selection Bureau's Formation Department, who studied the remnants of the ancient 'Nine Palaces Soul-Confounding' formation!"
"Within it are the essences of three thousand six hundred advanced talismans, including 'Heart Bewildering,' 'Spirit Disrupting,' and 'Form Mimicking.' It forms an independent illusory realm where reality and illusion intertwine, a small world of ever-changing mysteries!"
"At its core, it tests more than brute force. It is designed to disrupt and confuse a cultivator's spirit, testing the stability of your Dao heart, the strength of your will, and your ability to see through illusions, discern the truth, and overcome obstacles!"
He paused, carefully observing Annie (Lin Daiyu)'s expression. Seeing that she remained calm and showed no fear, he was a little surprised, but kept it from showing as he continued in a grave