The ridge was buffeted by Gang Winds, while below, the Galaxy Creek surged with furious waves.
Gazing at the corpse swallowed by the waves, Ye Lingyue’s eyes dimd slightly.
Although there was no mutual slaughter, the brutality of disciple selection at Lonely Moon Sea far exceeded the trials of the world.
Everyone had to fight not others, but the fear within their own hearts.
"Ah--you bunch of evil ghosts, what Lonely Moon Sea, what reputable sect, it’s all crap."
Under extre tension, a Martial Artist suddenly went berserk and lunged at several disciples of Lonely Moon Sea.
The leading disciple stepped back a few paces, and the berserk youth missed his target. His body, like a fallen leaf, plunged downward, about to crash into Galaxy Creek.
The surrounding disciples, faced with such a scene, showed no sympathy, their eyes cold. Clearly, they were accustod to everything happening today.
The initial selection at Lonely Moon Sea could eliminate about one-tenth of participants, while the second round could eliminate more than seven-tenths.
More than twenty days had passed, yet those who successfully passed Galaxy Creek’s second selection numbered no more than twenty.
The people on this ship were no exception.
Seeing the boy about to et the sa fate as the girl, everyone looked away, unable to watch.
But just then, a shadow suddenly leapt out.
The figure was nimble, springing a few tis, a pinching force generating at their feet. The figure clung to the cliffside, reaching out forcefully to snatch the boy.
With a few more agile moves, the person flipped up from the steep edge of the sea ridge, resembling a young swallow, flapping their arms and landing back on the ridge.
The entire process was seamless; if not seen with one’s own eyes, it was hard to believe that such a slender young girl could possess such skill.
The disciples of Lonely Moon Sea were taken aback, staring directly to see a not-so-tall girl, clutching a boy sturdier than herself, like an eagle grabbing chicks.
The girl’s eyes were bright, her face sowhat chubby, yet her features were delicate.
Having used the last of her Primordial Power, her cheeks were flushed.
The leading disciple of Lonely Moon Sea recognized her as Ye Lingyue, who had co earlier with her "little brother" to participate in the selection.
After saving the boy, Ye Lingyue adjusted her breath slightly, using her forefinger as a needle to pinpoint several critical acupoints on the berserk youth’s body.
The emotionally unstable boy gradually regained clarity.
"What happened to just now?"
Seeing the Galaxy Creek behind him, the boy was unaware of his previous actions.
"You had a fit of madness. I have a Heart Cleansing Pill here; take it first."
Ye Lingyue saw the boy’s actions earlier and knew he was just emotionally losing control.
She may not have had a kind heart, but she inherited the mantle of the Hong ng Fang Immortal, and seeing a patient, it’s hard not to feel compelled.
In her urgency, she handed Little Di Shen to Luo Yi, summoned a thread of Primordial Power, and used the Flower Pinching Jade Shattering Hand, finally managing to save the boy.
"Good!"
Just as Ye Lingyue finished speaking, cheers erupted.
Many disciples, including Luo Yi, gathered around.
Earlier, everyone was frightened by Galaxy Creek, losing their bearings.
Seeing Ye Lingyue’s graceful rescue act revived everyone’s spirit, as if energized, each regained composure.
"Everyone, do not panic. The most critical thing now is to remain calm. I have so Heart Cleansing Pills; whoever feels overwheld can co to for the pills. We must believe that no matter how treacherous the path, human endeavor prevails. As long as we work together, we will surely pass through Galaxy Creek safely." Ye Lingyue took the opportunity to rally everyone to calm down.
Her actions in rescuing and administering pills unwittingly established so authority among the crowd.
At this point, everyone lacked a backbone; so, with just a few bottles of pills, Ye Lingyue beca the temporary leader of the people on this ship.
Ye Lingyue found a few thoughtful ones, calmly sitting down to discuss.
The disciples of Lonely Moon Sea were amazed at the change.
A group of scattered people, unexpectedly united by this girl.
They foresaw that the disciples on this ship might shine brightly in this selection.
As night passed and dawn approached, they truly ca up with a plan.
Led by Ye Lingyue, over a hundred young n and won took out the ores and tals they carried.
Most participants ca from good families to take part in Lonely Moon Sea’s selection; among them were Imperial Family and nobles, carrying materials such as Dragon Saliva Iron, and even so teorite Iron.
Ye Lingyue found more than a dozen Alchemists among the group, and they began refining on site, using these tals and ores to forge a solid Alloy Iron Chain. The length of this chain reached over a thousand ters, as thick as a human’s ankle, very sturdy, and would not budge even under the Gang Wind.
"We’ll select soone to have the chain tied to them, let them enter Galaxy Creek first. If they encounter danger, they’ll tug on the chain imdiately, and those above will pull them up with united force. If all is well, they’ll tug twice on the chain." After the chain was forged, Ye Lingyue announced to everyone.
As the second assessnt for Lonely Moon Sea, Galaxy Creek appeared formidable, but since it was an assessnt, it must be passable.
However, the chain was made, but who would go down first beca a problem.
Not only was the chain’s length a concern, but Galaxy Creek below might hide Sea Beasts.
Thus, no one dared to step forward and attempt going down first.
Seeing everyone’s fearful expressions, Ye Lingyue furrowed her brow.
"Alright, I’ll go down first. Luo Yi, take care of Little Di Shen."
"How could this be? It’s too dangerous for a girl to go down alone. Don’t you all agree?" Luo Yi disagreed, but when she asked the crowd, no one responded, nearly making Luo Yi lose her temper.
"Ee-ya--"
While others remained silent, Little Di Shen, who had been asleep earlier, woke up.
Finding himself not behind Ye Lingyue, he beca agitated, protesting in the bamboo basket, wriggling like a mudfish, impossible for Luo Yi to carry.
Thus, Ye Lingyue wasn’t assured to leave Little Di Shen alone on the sea ridge.
"I’ll take him down with ."
With that, Ye Lingyue cradled Little Di Shen. Once the little guy was by her side, he shut his little mouth tight like a clam, clinging to Ye Lingyue and refusing to let go.
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