Several of the Zhenshan Sect's higher-ups changed expression, their faces looking anything but pleasant. After all, the first disciple to fail the assessment had come from their Zhenshan Sect. Whether in terms of face or anything else, it was impossible for them to justify.
Even Great Emperor Pingshan had nowhere to vent his anger and could only ask, "Then what happens after one passes this Heart's World?"
"If one passes the Heart's World, one will feel clear-headed and refreshed, in excellent condition. Though both leave the Heart's World, those who fail will feel more or less unwell, while those who pass will remain as normal, perhaps even feeling fresher than usual," Great Emperor Jinluo explained leisurely.
Everyone was curious who would be the first to pass the assessment.
Just as that thought arose.
Yang Chen suddenly opened his eyes.
The instant Yang Chen opened his eyes, he naturally drew everyone's attention. Many gazes turned toward him, especially Great Emperor Renhu, who stared fixedly at Yang Chen, unable to believe any of it was real.
Yang Chen had actually passed the Heart's World's inner demon assessment so quickly.
"What?" Great Emperor Jinluo was equally astonished.
After his brief surprise, Great Emperor Hua Wu burst into laughter. "Yang Chen, you are clear-headed and refreshed now. It seems you have passed the assessment."
"This junior has not failed his mission!" Yang Chen replied with a gentle smile.
As those words fell, the entire audience went silent.
After a brief silence, the higher-ups of the various factions immediately erupted into heated discussion. The one reacting most fiercely, however, was still Great Emperor Renhu.
Veins bulged on Great Emperor Renhu's forehead as he angrily rebuked, "Nonsense, utter nonsense! How long has it been? I just asked about the Heart's World assessment—it should take at least