How did a bastard like him become an immortal?

After a fierce battle, all the lawless elements were finally brought to justice, and the many evil spirits of the Yangshen Temple were also eliminated and killed by the crowd.

Li Muyun dispersed the great formation, knelt on the ground, and gasped for breath.

This time, maintaining the Devouring Heaven Creation Array to accommodate many cultivators, it also used the power of the array to contend with the Soul-Snatching Life Array, and with this suppressive power, it killed the Heavenless Demon.

His soul power was completely depleted, and that withered, stinging pain came from time to time, causing a faint ache in his consciousness.

His spiritual power was like water without roots; he had burned up most of it in this fight.

The others weren't much better off; they all sat cross-legged outside Yin-Yang City, constantly breathing and regulating their energy.

Logically speaking, now that the protective formation of Yin-Yang City has been broken and the incomparably powerful and lawless leader of the demons has been executed, it should be time for the first to enter the city to become king.

Everyone was still shaken. They had thought that since all the experts above the Nascent Soul stage had been subdued, it would be a killing contest to see who could crush and annihilate the most demons.

But the reality is that the roles of hunter and prey are not clear at all and could change at any time.

The many brilliant talents who have died are the best proof of this.

His Highness the Prince of Qin flicked away the dried blood from the Nine Dragon Seal, his expression growing increasingly solemn. As the Crown Prince, he possessed far more information than anyone else present.

But the deeper they went into the Yangshen Temple's lair, the more uncontrollable it felt.

The contingency plans left behind by the Yangshen Temple may be far more complex than they appear on the surface.

The group, who were initially all smiles and jubilant, are now increasingly aware of the seriousness of the problem after suffering successive heavy blows and even witnessing the fall of a prodigy.

They remained silent, urging their vital energy to accelerate their recovery.

At that moment, a loud dragon roar resounded.

The departing Crown Prince leaped down from the city wall, his expression icy, his eyes like frost, and landed directly in front of the crowd.

"This place is extremely strange, and what it holds is probably far beyond our imagination. Now it seems that choosing this place for the trial was a mistake."

His Highness the Crown Prince surveyed the reduced number of people, and a sense of gravity settled in his heart.

People from the four great empires who can participate in this national imperial examination must be the best in their own country to be called geniuses.

Any one of these prodigies is a rare talent, and their death would be a great loss.

Within that Soul-Stealing Array, many prodigies were devoured by the lawless forces before they even had a chance to activate the power of their jade pendants.

This was definitely not the situation the Tang emperor wanted to see. The purpose of the imperial examinations was to determine the most outstanding talents in the country.

But the fall of this proud son of heaven is clearly beyond the Tang Emperor's expectations!

As the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, he was naturally aware of the trouble at hand, which could potentially escalate into a major diplomatic incident and provoke the wrath of the other three great empires.

"Your Highness, it's easy for you to talk when you're not the one suffering. Where were you during the fierce battle just now?"

His Highness the King of Qin coldly raised his head, staring at the Crown Prince in the distance, and voiced his doubts.

The Crown Prince frowned, stared at the King of Qin, and responded coldly.

"Do I need to explain my actions to you? Do you think I care about such a title as leader?"

The King of Qin snorted coldly and shook his head.

"Do as you please, I have done my utmost..."

After saying this, the King of Qin fell silent and continued to meditate in place.

However, to the Crown Prince, these words were interpreted as accusing him of failing to intervene, which led to the deaths of other outstanding talents.

The Crown Prince glanced at the King of Qin with a deep, unfathomable look in his eyes, then flicked his sleeve and snorted.

"I have a long-term perspective, so I can only give you one piece of advice: do not enter Yin-Yang City now. It harbors evil spirits that we cannot deal with at present."

"Your Highness need not trouble yourself. Your Highness should consider the Tang Dynasty more."

Just after the Crown Prince spoke, Guo Jingtian, who was standing to the side, spoke up in a muffled voice.

Guo Jingtian sneered as he looked at the Crown Prince with annoyance.

The Crown Prince turned his head, glanced at Guo Jingtian, and shook his head helplessly.

"I have said all I have to say. Believe it or not, it is up to you. I must return now. This matter is of great importance and must be reported to His Majesty the Emperor of Tang."

After saying this, the Crown Prince took out the jade pendant and crushed it in front of everyone, turning it into a stream of light and disappearing.

The action was swift and decisive, without any hesitation, which sent a shiver down the spines of all the geniuses present.

The Crown Prince actually chose to withdraw voluntarily?

Upon realizing this, the prodigies were all shaken and became even more enthusiastic.

The Crown Prince was a top contender for the championship, but now he's out of the running!

The obstacles to the top position have been greatly reduced.

However, many talented individuals couldn't help but feel uneasy after seeing the Crown Prince eliminated.

The Crown Prince said that there were terrifying things lurking in the Yin-Yang City, and strongly advised them not to go into the city.

His Highness the King of Qin's expression flickered as he watched the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace disappear, his heart filled with complex emotions.

He originally thought that the Crown Prince was just trying to scare people and shake their minds, but he didn't expect him to withdraw so decisively.

"Brother Li, what do you think?"

His Highness the King of Qin cast a pleading look at Li Muyun, who was standing to the side.

Li Muyun naturally noticed the Crown Prince, but he didn't pay much attention to him, focusing instead on breathing exercises to recover from his injuries. Now he was almost fully recovered.

After stretching his muscles and bones a bit, Li Muyun didn't hesitate at all.

"We have gone through countless hardships to enter the city, slaying demons and monsters along the way, and have finally arrived at the lair of the Yangshen Temple. If we retreat now, wouldn't all our previous efforts be in vain?"

Upon hearing this, the King of Qin's expression suddenly hardened, and he shouted to the assembled geniuses behind him.

"Gentlemen, the choice is yours. If you wish to leave, you may crush the jade pendant now. If you do not wish to leave, you may enter the city with me!"

Many prodigies behind him stood up, but very few retreated.

Those who have made it this far are all exceptional individuals, and neither their self-confidence nor the hardships they have endured along the way allow them to back down again.

There must be many remnants lurking in this Yin-Yang City. This Spring Examination is ranked according to the number of soul imprints. If one dares not enter the city, one's ranking is destined to be low.

With unwavering faith, everyone followed the King of Qin, and finally, they charged toward that magnificent city.

The heavy bronze door, inscribed with yin-yang runes, only lasted a short while under the onslaught of the crowd before it exploded with a deafening roar.

The group of prodigies, their fighting spirit soaring, surged in and stormed into Yin-Yang City.

The Yin-Yang City Gate shattered, and countless wronged souls inside screamed and wailed as they surged out like a torrent, engaging in fierce battle with the prodigies.