"Dark Forest?"

  "What the heck? What's going on? How did we end up in the Dark Forest?"

  "I thought the tournament was just a martial arts competition between sects! But now we're being sent to the Dark Forest?"

  "I want to ask, is it too late to quit now?"

  "..."

  Listening to the wails around him, Xiao Lingchen was puzzled.

  "What is this Dark Forest that makes so many people afraid?"

  Just then, a voice suddenly came from behind him:

  "Junior Brother Lingchen, are you curious about the origins of the Dark Forest?"

  Turning around, he saw a familiar face.

  It was Jiang Yuanji, the Alchemy Peak disciple he had met when he returned to the sect yesterday.

  "Senior Brother Jiang."

  Xiao Lingchen nodded:

  "What is this Dark Forest?"

  Jiang Yuanji smiled and said:

  "The Dark Forest is an undeveloped primal forest in the northern part of the Celestial Star Kingdom. It's overrun with beasts, filled with miasma, and full of unknown dangers, but also opportunities."

  "Because of this, the Dark Forest has become a suitable place for cultivators to train. Many sects, family forces, and even some holy lands send their younger generation there to hone their skills."

  Xiao Lingchen asked, puzzled:

  "So, the Dark Forest is just a training ground. Why are they so terrified?"

  Jiang Yuanji replied:

  "That's because the danger level of the Dark Forest far exceeds that of other training grounds. It's said that after three days in the Dark Forest, the survival rate is only fifty percent. After a month, it's thirty percent, and after three months, it's less than ten percent. It's terrifying."

  After hearing Jiang Yuanji's explanation, Xiao Lingchen suddenly understood.

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  Half of the people die in three days; the danger level is indeed frightening.

  Jiang Yuanji continued:

  "And it's said that the Demon Race is lurking in the Dark Forest."

  "These demons are ferocious and ruthless, killing without mercy. If we righteous people fall into their hands, the consequences would be unimaginable!"

  "I heard that once, a disciple from our Supreme Mystical Sect was captured by the demons. When our sect elders rescued him, his limbs had been gnawed clean, leaving only bare bones. He had also become insane and pitiful."

  "Because of the presence of the Demon Race, the danger level of the Dark Forest has skyrocketed. Those who lack strength and cultivation are naturally afraid of it!"

  "Junior Brother Lingchen, with your extraordinary talent and limitless future, I suggest you keep a low profile before you fully mature. There's no need to participate in this Sect Tournament and take such a risk."

  Xiao Lingchen smiled softly, not answering.

  Low profile?

  That word doesn't exist in Xiao Lingchen's dictionary.

  Besides, he was quite interested in the True Martial Space.

  Jiang Yuanji saw Xiao Lingchen's thoughts and just gave a wry smile, not persuading him further.

  At this moment, Elder Yunzhu said playfully from the front:

  "What? Are you scared?"

  "If you're scared, you can still back out now. I am not an unreasonable person and can give you one last chance to quit the tournament."

  "But once the teleportation array is activated, there will be no turning back!"

  This time, some people began to waver.

  Gradually, some chose to quit.

  In no time, tens of thousands chose to leave.

  Of course, most of these people were those who lacked strength and were just hoping to try their luck.

  In the face of danger, preserving their lives was naturally more important.

  Those with real strength, however, were disdainful of leaving!

  After a while, seeing no one else quitting, Elder Yunzhu spoke again:

  "Is there anyone else who wants to quit?"

  "Good!"

  "Next, I will introduce the rules of this Sect Tournament."

  "Later, I will activate the teleportation array to randomly send you to the outskirts of the Dark Forest."

  "You need to head towards the depths of the Dark Forest, killing the beasts along the way and obtaining the Scoreboard Tokens we placed on some of them."

  "After a month, we will bring you all back, and then rank you according to the number of points you have obtained."

  "The top three sects with the most points will receive generous sect rewards, and the top ten individuals with the most points will also receive personal rewards. The higher the rank, the richer the rewards. The person ranked first will receive an additional reward of entering the True Martial Space!"

  The rules of the Sect Tournament were quite simple.

  In short, they were required to do their utmost to obtain Scoreboard Tokens. The more points they earned, the richer the rewards!

  For a moment, all the disciples present were eager to start the Sect Tournament.

  Elder Yunzhu chuckled:

  "Don't rush; I'm not finished yet!"

  "As everyone knows, the Demon Race is also lurking in the Dark Forest."

  "In this Sect Tournament, if you encounter any demons, feel free to kill them! Then bring back their heads."

  "One demon's head is worth a hundred points! If you can kill high-ranking demons, you can earn even more points."

  "Alright!"

  "Rules introduction is over, teleportation array activated!"

  As Elder Yunzhu finished speaking, the disciples of the Supreme Mystical Sect, who were responsible for the teleportation array, immediately cast spells to activate it!

  Instantly, a surge of spatial law power rippled through the array.

  Elder Yunzhu said:

  "Now, you can step into the array, and it will transport you to a random location on the outskirts of the Dark Forest."

  "I look forward to your performance and hope you return safely!"

  Thus, disciples from various sects began to walk towards the teleportation array.

  One by one, they were teleported away.

  Xiao Lingchen watched as the disciples of the Tianyan Sect entered the teleportation array one after another.

  Not wanting to waste time, he followed suit.

  Jiang Yuanji suddenly said to Xiao Lingchen:

  "If Junior Brother Lingchen insists on participating, you can team up with us."

  "Entering the Dark Forest alone is too dangerous."

  "My senior brothers and sisters are all above the sixth level of the Dao Palace Realm. If we form a team and go together, we can look out for each other."

  Hearing this, Xiao Lingchen hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

  He wasn't familiar with the Dark Forest.

  Teaming up with others would indeed provide more security.

  "But isn't the teleportation location random? How can we form a team?"

  Xiao Lingchen asked, puzzled.

  Jiang Yuanji smiled and handed a few talismans to Xiao Lingchen, saying:

  "These are called Spirit Breath Talismans. Once you reach the Dark Forest, just burn one, and it will guide you to our location."

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