"The Demon Beasts that appeared from the wick on my side have also become somewhat frenzied after losing the wick's suppression, as though they too have been provoked by something."
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged woman's heart stirred. She immediately thought that the anomaly on her side had likely appeared after the cultivator to the north brought out a magic treasure.
Just as she was about to mention this and have the other three investigate it as well, the cultivator seated opposite her spoke again.
"Could it be Master Wei of the Mingyan Sect? He has gone all out at the final stage. Rather than fighting the Demon Beasts inside, he is swiftly evading them and drawing those beasts upward.
"His method has already driven several Demon Beasts behind him into an extreme frenzy.
"These are three Demon Beasts whose cultivation is equal to ours. Master Wei intends to rush to the thousand-zhang mark as quickly as possible, then kill the great demon guarding the checkpoint..."
"The great demon has appeared. Sure enough, the sea of fire has become even more violent!"
As he spoke, he frowned. At the final hundred zhang, Master Wei actually intended to press forward in one vigorous push.
If he had been the one challenging the trial, he might have chosen to kill at least one or two beasts first before using such a method. Although that would consume even more of his spiritual power, the chances of success might have been greater.
Still, that was merely the method he considered reliable. It did not mean Master Wei was wrong. Everyone knew their own strength best, and would naturally formulate a method suited to themselves.
Moreover, Master Wei and Shangguan Tianque had both tried another method: after killing a Demon Beast, they had wanted to