By the time Ye Lin and the others arrived, the Path of Life was already in chaos. Some were fighting with all their might, some were hiding in the shadows, looking for a chance to slip through, while others stood at the border of the Desolate Land watching the show.
"Well now, fellow cultivator, you even brought a woman and a child? With your setup, I'm afraid it'll be hard for you to get through."
At that moment, a teasing voice rang out. Ye Lin turned at the sound and saw a young man standing there with his arms folded, looking at him with a mocking expression.
These days, even people bringing women and children to take the assessment had shown up. The world was truly vast, full of wonders beyond measure.
"Heh..."
Ye Lin merely sneered before turning his gaze back to the Path of Life.
"Let's go. We kill our way through. We can't delay any longer—the longer we wait, the more dangerous it becomes."
Ye Lin understood this principle well. The slots were limited.
If they crossed now, as long as they frightened those people badly enough, they might be allowed to pass safely.
But if they dragged things out until the slots dwindled away, until only the last few remained, then it would become a true struggle of life and death.
Either you lived and crossed, or I killed you, took the slot, and crossed myself.
"Move."
Ye Lin leaped up and landed on the Path of Life. Li Xiaoyao followed behind him, while Shangguan Wanyu carried Luo Yao behind Li Xiaoyao.
Bao Xiaotou and Wang Tian brought up the rear.
Ye Lin and Li Xiaoyao led the way, Bao Xiaotou and Wang Tian handled the aftermath, and Shangguan Wanyu followed behind them.
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