Eliminated, one after another

Zhan Yunfeng's eyes were filled with an incredulous expression. "But I feel like I've been inside for a very long time."

She felt that she had been in the assessment array for a prolonged period, only to discover that it had only been the duration of one joss stick, which was quite disheartening for her.

After truly understanding the situation inside the assessment array, she realized just how difficult it was to endure for three joss sticks.

Baili Hongzhuang and Xia Zhiqing helped Zhan Yunfeng up. Although this outcome was not what they had hoped for, they had no way to change it at this point.

Seeing Zhan Yunfeng being the first one eliminated, a faint smile appeared on Han Xiling's lips as she glanced at Tao Congrong beside her.

Tao Congrong immediately understood and chuckled, "I told you, the cultivators from Canglan Academy are not strong enough. The first one got eliminated, and I thought they were so remarkable."

With Tao Congrong bringing up this topic first, the surrounding cultivators nodded in agreement. "Indeed, Canglan Academy may have a decent reputation in the dynasty, but they don't seem to measure up here."

"Zhan Yunfeng was the first one to be eliminated. Based on what I see, the performance of the other cultivators from Canglan Academy won't be any better."

Listening to the mocking remarks from the others, Zhan Yunfeng's expression turned extremely unsightly, tinged with a sense of shame. She truly hadn't expected the situation to be like this.

"I'm sorry, I've let everyone down," Zhan Yunfeng said with shame.

She had intended to perform well, not only for herself and Canglan Academy but also to make her friends proud. But her performance turned out to be so terrible, causing everyone to be ridiculed by others.

Seeing Zhan Yunfeng's ashamed appearance, everyone hurriedly reassured her, "It's nothing, don't take it to heart."

However, at that moment, both Cui Haoyan and another cultivator withdrew from the assessment array at the same time. They had both endured for the duration of two joss sticks, still having a considerable amount of time before the third joss stick burned out.

Cui Haoyan's face also turned pale, but he quickly regained his composure. Upon learning about the assessment he hadn't heard of before, his expression also became somewhat unsightly.

"One elimination after another. Based on what I see, the cultivators from Canglan Academy probably won't pass even a single one."

Han Xiling's lips curled into a cold smile. It seemed that she would truly have a good show today.

Just by observing the situations of Cui Haoyan and Zhan Yunfeng, one could anticipate the fate of Baili Hongzhuang and the others. If Baili Hongzhuang didn't pass or if all the cultivators from Canglan Academy failed, Han Xiling wanted to see how arrogant Baili Hongzhuang could still be.

Even if the Crown Prince was willing to protect her, she would still be looked down upon by everyone else.

"Lord Hall Master, it seems that the cultivators from Canglan Academy are quite lacking," Xiao Hongzhen couldn't help but feel secretly delighted, although his face displayed a feigned look of helplessness. His gaze involuntarily turned towards Emperor Beichen.

These cultivators from Canglan Academy were all recommended by Emperor Beichen. If they all failed, it seemed that Emperor Beichen couldn't escape responsibility either.

"Lord Hall Master, even though you have a good relationship with them, as the Lord Hall Master, you shouldn't let your emotions cloud your judgment!" Jiang Yi sighed, his words containing the meaning of advising Emperor Beichen on how to handle matters.

"Lord Master Xiao, Lord Master Jiang, the assessment is not yet at its final moment. Let's not be hasty," Qin Ai slowly spoke up.

Emperor Beichen maintained a calm expression and, due to the current situation, a hint of nervousness surfaced. "Lord Master Qin is right. Until it's over, nobody knows the final result."

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