You call this the way of the sword?

A bad idea?

Yang Qingfeng suddenly realized the situation was tricky.

Qiao Lie's actions are comparable to a global problem.

Given the previous case of Yu Jie's fraud, Yang Qingfeng was actually reluctant to believe Qiao Lie.

But Qiao Lie's intestines went straight from his throat to his anus. He himself said it was a bad idea, which actually shows that he opened his mouth after careful consideration.

Moreover, this idea is not just for the assessment, but for the teacher.

Yang Qingfeng hesitated before saying, "Tell me about it."

Qiao Lie gestured to the demon army in the city and said mysteriously, "Just tell me, how does this spectacle compare to the Ghost King's Secret Realm?"

Compared to the Ghost King's Secret Realm, the average level of the alien demons in front of me is much higher, but my cultivation level is also incomparable.

Yang Qingfeng stated truthfully, "There is no difference."

That was exactly what Qiao Lie wanted to hear. As soon as Yang Qingfeng finished speaking, he sent him a team invitation.

To be precise, it was an invitation from the team.

Apart from the pay-to-win team, all the examinees present received an invitation from Qiao Lie.

At the same time, Qiao Lie leaped onto the battlement and addressed the crowd, proclaiming, "Fellow travelers! My name is Qiao Lie, and I come from Youlong Town in the south of the city. I am a disciple of Wendao Caotang!"

Qiao Lie suddenly jumped out, attracting everyone's attention, including the pay-to-win team.

"Our master has said more than once that among the five races, we humans are actually the weakest. Over the countless years, we have faced numerous annihilation disasters, but we have survived each one!"

"This is not a blessing from heaven, nor a miracle, but rather a common trait among our human race!"

"Whenever a formidable enemy is at hand, whenever we face imminent danger, our human race always manages to set aside our grudges and forget past grievances. Regardless of our origins or social status, we unite as one, and with everyone working together, we can overcome any obstacle, win every fierce battle, and annihilate all our enemies!"

"At this moment, what lies before us is no longer an assessment; this is a battlefield!"

"On the battlefield, whether it's you or me, a slight mistake could lead to our demise. Our own lives are less important than dragging others down with us! Therefore, I suggest we form a group, with my Wendao Caotang leading the charge. We'll share the experience equally and overcome this challenge together!"

At that moment, Qiao Lie was radiating light.

It was the red fire he himself ignited.

But compared to his impassioned speech, no one paid attention to his little tricks.

Illuminated by the firelight, each examinee could clearly see Qiao Lie's appearance, the conviction flashing in his eyes, and feel his passionate fighting spirit.

Combined with the intense heat of the flames, every candidate felt as if they were being set ablaze.

"Well said!"

Suddenly, a candidate shouted "Bravo!" which immediately drew a response from the entire audience.

The vast majority of candidates accepted Qiao Lie's invitation, and after joining the team and seeing everyone's information, they all felt a sense of security.

This feeling of not being alone made them relax unconsciously, and they regained their long-lost confidence.

Someone shouted, "There are only a few of you at Wendao Thatched Cottage, I'll be the first to go!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than someone else chimed in, "Me too! Now we're all in the same boat, but we still have to compete for this year's top scorer!"

Seeing the sudden surge of fighting spirit here, Jiang Yuan said with some surprise, "Senior Brother Qingfeng, your Wendao Cottage... is really amazing."

Qiao Lie's progress went smoothly; now it's up to him.

Yang Qingfeng no longer feigned modesty and smiled, saying, "It's all thanks to your excellent teaching, sir."

On the other side, the atmosphere in the pay-to-win team became somewhat awkward.

Faced with an overwhelming numerical advantage, they suddenly found themselves at a disadvantage.

No matter how much special equipment they have, they can't beat the opponent's single skill.

"Ha, they probably don't even know how to write the word 'death'."

"Why are you all vying to be the first to charge? Why don't you just rush to your deaths?"

The followers mocked him verbally, but inwardly they were quite relieved.

Only they themselves knew that their equipment was far inferior to that of the young masters of the capital, and if they were trapped in the army of the alien demons, they would most likely not survive.

Now that's good, with those grassroots test takers vying to take the lead, they don't have to be at the forefront anymore.

Among the young masters from the capital, the leader was named Deng Penghui.

No matter how much noise Qiao Lie made, he didn't even glance at it, because he was burning with jealousy.

Following Deng Penghui's gaze, one could see Yang Qingfeng and Jiang Yuan standing together, like a match made in heaven, whispering to each other as if no one else was around.

Yang Qingfeng was particularly tall and straight, so Jiang Yuan had to look up at him every time she wanted to see him. And whenever Jiang Yuan looked up at Yang Qingfeng, Deng Penghui would see that her eyes were full of admiration, so obedient that it seemed as if she was actively flirting!

That was a look Deng Penghui had never seen before.

The Deng family and the Jiang family are old friends. Deng Penghui has known Jiang Yuan since childhood, but he has never seen Jiang Yuan show such an expression.

It was as if whenever Yang Qingfeng raised his arm, she would excitedly snuggle into his arms.

On what grounds?

Just because he's more handsome and taller than me?

Suddenly, a subtle feeling came over me.

Yang Qingfeng frowned slightly, then turned his head and saw Deng Penghui walking towards him.

Just then, the city's protective formation roared.

As the formation was activated, the demonic energy in the city was rapidly absorbed, and the walls that isolated the demons began to expand outwards.

The walls moved slowly, seemingly to give the examinees time to react. Once the walls passed over the city walls, the demons' charge would instantly crush the city walls.

The collapse of the city walls is the signal that the assessment has begun.

"Qiao Lie, lead everyone to retreat outside the city, the farther the better."

Yang Qingfeng then looked at Jiang Yuan and said, "You should leave too, the commotion might get a bit loud."

Jiang Yuan nodded and was about to leave when she heard Deng Penghui sneer, "So what if you're one or two levels higher than us? You didn't cross any ranks, so why are you acting like such a big shot?"

The followers immediately joined in the laughter, regardless of whether it was funny or not.

Yang Qingfeng stopped Jiang Yuan, who was about to lose her temper, and said to Deng Penghui and the others, "Your teams aren't in the regiment, so you'd better stay away, or I won't be responsible if you get injured."

Seeing Jiang Yuan so obedient to Yang Qingfeng, Deng Penghui was even more furious. He walked straight to Yang Qingfeng's side and said in a deep voice, "Stop talking big in front of Yuan'er. If you have the guts, let's have a match and see who kills more!"

"The loser will be banished from Yuan'er's sight forever. Do you dare?"

Jiang Yuan frowned and said, "Deng Penghui, Senior Brother Qingfeng is my benefactor. What business is it of yours?"

Deng Penghui stared intently at Yang Qingfeng and replied to Jiang Yuan, "Your affairs are none of my business, and you should refrain from interfering in ours. Yang Qingfeng, one question: are you willing to make a bet?"

Yang Qingfeng glanced at him and Jiang Yuan, then pondered, "Your affairs are none of my business, are they?"

Jiang Yuan raised her hand and solemnly declared almost seamlessly, "There's nothing between him and me, Senior Brother Qingfeng, please don't misunderstand."

Their back-and-forth banter left Deng Penghui trembling like a cat on hot bricks, nearly jumping up and down in a fit of rage and shame. He gritted his teeth and said, "It was me who wanted to bet with you! It's between us! It has nothing to do with Yuan'er!"

Yang Qingfeng looked at him strangely, "That's your business, what does it have to do with me? Let me make it clear beforehand, it's your business if you don't leave, but if something happens, it's none of my business. Please have Miss Jiang as a witness, this is your business."

The wall was getting closer and closer; they would be passing through it in just a few seconds.

Qiao Lie had led most of the examinees to retreat outside the city, with only a small group, including Song Yuanshan, insisting on leading the charge and remaining on the city wall.

They're all in the group; at most, they'll just get a scare.

With Deng Penghui and others not in the group, their fate is uncertain.

Yang Qingfeng was too lazy to waste any more words, so he simply walked through the wall, while simultaneously picking up the pebbles on the ground and flicking them away. A dozen or so pebbles flew away like sharp swords.

Skill: Sword Bursts Across the Land.

boom!!!!