On the heaving sea, fierce winds whipped Xu Yuan's long hair into the air. Looking at the enormous human face in the sky, he could not help but feel that it was like a deity.
"Elder Jade River's pool is still utterly breathtaking, no matter how many times I see it."
Elsewhere, Yun Li, Kong Wen, Fan Li, and the other members of the three-man evaluation group were gathered together, staring in amazement at the screen of light projected above the pool.
"They say Elder Jade River obtained this pool from an ancient ruin during his travels. I wonder where that ancient ruin might be."
Yun Li—the Inner Mountain disciple standing in the middle of the three—murmured to himself. The other two Inner Mountain disciples immediately stiffened and hastily advised, "Fellow Daoist Yun Li, watch your words."
His expression froze as Yun Li recalled the common rumor in the mountain that Elder Jade River was petty-minded. Would those words make the elder think he coveted his magical treasure?
He covertly glanced in that direction. Seeing Elder Jade River still seated quietly beside the pool, Yun Li finally let out a breath.
What he did not know was that Jade River's entire attention was focused on the pool at that moment. He simply had no mind to spare for Yun Li.
"These waves are huge."
On the sea, Xu Yuan rowed with all his might. Relying on his outstanding innate physique and flawless control over his qi and blood and spiritual energy, he should have been among the leaders. From afar, even Huang Ying had fallen slightly behind him.
Those disciples who had lost large amounts of essence blood, meanwhile, had already been left far behind.
Still, Xu Yuan knew that an Inner Mountain disciple assessment could not possibly be this