Seeing this, the chief examiners around them remained expressionless and made no move to stop it. People without either strength or courage simply weren't suited to become disciples of the Universe Sect.
To be honest, withdrawing from the examination now was better for them.
Of course, it also greatly reduced the chief examiners' workload.
Before long, quite a number of candidates had backed down. One after another, they left the square and withdrew from the examination. In an instant, nearly half the people in the square were gone, and every line had thinned considerably.
"Next."
The chief examiner continued.
"Yes!"
At that moment, a young man in gray stepped forward, a Three-Foot Green Peak in hand. Calm and composed, his face carried a trace of pride. He was one of the many children of influential families.
Even though countless candidates had been frightened into withdrawing, he showed not the slightest concern. He remained brimming with confidence, and his gaze toward those who had withdrawn was filled with contempt.
Boom!
In an instant, the ferocious beast puppet pounced again, swift as a thunderbolt. Though it had gone through many battles, that meant nothing to a puppet; it had no concept of physical exhaustion.
As long as they were not completely destroyed, they could fight forever. They were monsters that knew no fatigue, and trying to wear them down in a battle of endurance was nearly impossible.
"Green Willow Sword Art!"
The gray-clad man swung the longsword in his hand, his body swaying with the wind like a willow leaf. No matter how fast the ferocious beast puppet was, it could not catch his figure.
His swordsmanship was likewise elegant and free-flowing, elusive as a willow leaf, yet it contained an immensely powerful sword intent. When his sword thrust out, it seemed