"How is it?"
As the battle between Li Xuan and Gong Hanfeng concluded, Bai Suxin Bai Zun smiled and transmitted her question to Mo Ningxiang.
"Even though he defeated Gong Hanfeng, he wasn't entirely unharmed. If it were a fight to the death, I doubt he would be as relaxed as he is now. However, to defeat a peak expert with only beginner-level strength is quite impressive."
"But Sister Suxin, don't forget, we bet on whether he could obtain ten thousand Rakshasa Fruits. With Gong Hanfeng's fruits added, he's only gotten a fraction of that." Mo Ningxiang said with a smile.
"You, you really have too high expectations." Bai Suxin Bai Zun shook her head helplessly and then turned her gaze back to the screen projection in mid-air.
"Nine hundred and eighty-four. I wonder if this number is enough to make it into the top twenty thousand. Never mind, there are still forty minutes left, let's keep collecting."
Li Xuan sat cross-legged to recuperate for two minutes before opening his eyes to tally his fruits. Then, with a swift movement, he dashed further into the depths.
For the next twenty minutes, Li Xuan collected Rakshasa Fruits while also fighting others for them. Due to the time constraint, every participant fought with their full might.
Many of these participants were at the Intermediate or even Peak level of the Boundless Realm, but they all fell before Li Xuan. The number of Rakshasa Fruits Li Xuan held had reached four thousand five hundred and ninety-three.
"Final countdown, fifteen minutes remaining. The number of participants ranked will now be announced, allowing you to estimate your standing. Upon the timer's end, the top twenty thousand will pass!"
Just as Li Xuan suppressed an Intermediate Boundless Realm participant with a palm strike, a voice suddenly echoed within the illusion.
Li Xuan looked up at the sound. A scroll had appeared in mid-air, clearly displaying each person's Rakshasa Fruit count and their strength.
"Luo Mi, Peak Boundless Realm. Rakshasa Fruit count, twelve thousand four hundred and thirty-five!"
Li Xuan was stunned as he looked at the scroll.
The participant ranked first had already accumulated such a massive number of Rakshasa Fruits.
After quickly scanning the counts of the top ten, Li Xuan's perception of this Grand Thousand World further improved. All of the top ten participants had surpassed ten thousand fruits.
"I didn't expect to rank within the top hundred." Li Xuan scanned rapidly and finally found his name at ninety-eighth place.
Li Xuan smiled. It seemed this trial would be passed smoothly.
"Keep your Rakshasa Fruits for yourself." Li Xuan withdrew his gaze, looked at the man kneeling on the ground, and waved his hand.
The man clutched his chest, glanced at Li Xuan, then struggled to stand and walked away into the distance.
"Fifteen minutes left. According to this ranking, there shouldn't be any problem. Alright, I'll just wait here for it to end." As the man left, Li Xuan sat cross-legged to recuperate.
Li Xuan was unaware that within the Luo Guang Illusion, many participants' gazes fell upon Li Xuan's name at ninety-eighth place. His Beginner Boundless Realm strength stood out remarkably amongst the Peak Boundless Realm participants.
Some participants who had reached the Intermediate or even Peak of the Boundless Realm began actively searching for him within the Luo Guang Illusion.
Li Xuan had now become a target for many.
"Now, his Rakshasa Fruits might just be enough." On the high platform, seeing the actions of numerous participants, Bai Suxin Bai Zun transmitted with a smile.
"Aren't you worried he'll be defeated by someone else and drop from the top one hundred to the very bottom?" Mo Ningxiang retorted.
"If that happens, then I suppose I'll have to concede." Bai Suxin Bai Zun smiled. Her expression showed considerable confidence.
"It seems Li Xuan has made a good impression on you, otherwise you wouldn't be so confident in him. However, the more you are, the more it proves he indeed has the capability." Mo Ningxiang looked at Bai Suxin Bai Zun's expression and slowly spoke.
"We'll see everything after the assessment ends," Bai Suxin Bai Zun nodded slightly.
Within the Luo Guang Illusion, Li Xuan slowly opened his eyes after five minutes of recuperation. A sense of crisis washed over him, and an aura instantly locked onto him.
"Beginner Boundless Realm strength, quite capable. You've already made quite a name for yourself by entering the top hundred. How about this, I won't bully you. I want half of your Rakshasa Fruits."
As Li Xuan instantly prepared for battle, a shadowy figure slowly appeared in his vision.
"Half of mine? You have quite the nerve. Do you really think you've got me cornered?" Li Xuan frowned at the sound, clearly confused as to how this person knew how many Rakshasa Fruits he possessed.
"Whether I can corner you, why don't you try? Though by then, I'm afraid you won't be able to keep a single Rakshasa Fruit." The shadowy figure slowly spoke.
Then, an aura permeated the air, instantly causing Li Xuan's skin to tense.
"Transmutation Realm!" Feeling the aura of the shadowy figure, Li Xuan gazed at the figure as if facing a formidable enemy.
"Do you still intend to resist now?" As if greatly enjoying Li Xuan's wary demeanor, the shadowy figure's lips curved into an arc.
Li Xuan smiled. "Do you know, I've actually been wanting to see how strong a Transmutation Realm existence truly is. Since you've come looking for me, let's have a fight!"
"Truly arrogant!" The shadowy figure sneered. He raised his head with a cold expression. His features were exquisite; were it not for the scar across his face, he would have been a handsome man.
"It's Qiu Jiuqian! This is troublesome for the Li Xuan you've been favoring. You know, Qiu Jiuqian is one of the preliminary commanders among the participants."
As the shadowy figure revealed his face, Mo Ningxiang on the high platform straightened up and transmitted to Bai Suxin Bai Zun.
"I am aware of this, but we cannot arbitrarily interfere with matters that comply with the assessment rules. Moreover, Li Xuan also seems to be aiming for the position of commander."
Bai Suxin Bai Zun nodded slightly, but a hint of solemnity flickered in her eyes.
"Oh? If that's the case, and if he can win, then we can let him be a commander." Mo Ningxiang looked at Bai Suxin Bai Zun with some surprise, then smiled.
At the same time, within the Luo Guang Illusion.
Qiu Jiuqian attacked.
Qiu Jiuqian's figure flashed, appearing silently behind Li Xuan like a phantom. The next moment, he seemed to softly adhere to Li Xuan's back, but instantly unleashed terrifying radiance.
Even though Li Xuan instantly sensed something was wrong and reacted by teleporting away, Qiu Jiuqian's palm still attached itself like a leech to Li Xuan's back.
*Boom!*
A deafening roar erupted, and Li Xuan's body, like a kite with a broken string, was sent flying heavily.
"Such speed!" Li Xuan landed and immediately spat out a mouthful of blood, then, enduring the churning blood and qi within his body, looked at Qiu Jiuqian, who stood with his hands behind his back in mid-air.
His eyes were filled with shock. Such speed was truly terrifying.
"I'll give you one last chance. Hand over your Rakshasa Fruits, and you'll still have time to contend for a spot." Qiu Jiuqian looked at Li Xuan with some surprise, seemingly astonished that Li Xuan wasn't severely injured by his palm strike.
However, confident in his own strength, Qiu Jiuqian didn't pay it much mind and slowly spoke.
"Your strength is indeed formidable, but this alone is not enough to make me surrender!" Li Xuan chuckled. He then rapidly circulated the physical strength of his Myriad Manifestations Realm, and his skin instantly emitted a golden glow.
"So you've made some progress in physical cultivation, no wonder you could withstand my palm. But if you plan to rely on this body, you are gravely mistaken!" Qiu Jiuqian sneered upon seeing this, a hint of cruelty flickering in the depths of his eyes.
"Nine Dragon Strikes!"
As Qiu Jiuqian's voice fell, the spiritual light from his body cascaded out like a waterfall. The next moment, it transformed into a giant spiritual dragon that charged directly at Li Xuan. Wherever the spiritual dragon passed, the air seemed to congeal. Its speed was so immense that it reached above Li Xuan in mere moments.
"Vast Void Thunder Technique, Condense!"
Li Xuan's expression was grave. With a low growl, the golden light flickered and rapidly transformed into lightning. A thunder dragon soared into the sky from the lightning, charging towards Qiu Jiuqian's spiritual dragon.
*Boom, boom, boom!*
Great roars reverberated, and terrifying spiritual energy impacted the surroundings. Centered on Li Xuan and Qiu Jiuqian, the surrounding peaks and trees were flattened.
"This person's spiritual energy seems rather special, no wonder he managed to break into the top two hundred. It seems I can't be careless."
As the spiritual light subsided, Qiu Jiuqian keenly sensed the uniqueness of Li Xuan's spiritual energy. His eyes narrowed, and a terrifying aura instantly spread out.