I have the face of a great demon.

Following instructions, Liu Xingchen and his companion went to the left and found a place to rest. They drank some tea, rested briefly, and then, refreshed, arrived at the second level.

The second challenge is to navigate through a maze.

The formation before us, called the Dual Extremes Wind and Thunder Formation, was meticulously arranged by the Dual Extremes Sect and is specifically designed for disciples to refine their bodies.

The disciples will undergo the baptism of wind, rain, thunder, and lightning within the formation, thus completing the tempering of their bodies.

Today, this formation is being used to test newcomers; its power has been greatly reduced, solely to test their physical fitness.

As long as you can withstand the attack of the formation, you can pass the test and become a disciple of the Dual Extremes Sect.

The disciples guarding the gate, fearing they might be frightened, comforted them:

"You two need not be afraid. Although this formation is incredibly powerful, it is protected by elders, so there is absolutely no danger to your lives."

"We senior disciples often go into battle to train, and although we are often beaten badly by the wind and thunder, no one has ever lost their life because of it. Don't worry."

"Afraid?" Tie Zhu raised an eyebrow and said with dissatisfaction, "I, Tie Zhu, was born without knowing what fear is."

Seeing that Tie Zhu was tall and strong, and seemed fearless, the disciples guarding the pass felt relieved.

"That's good. Come with me. With the two of you, we'll have exactly twenty people, enough to enter the formation."

Liu Xingchen and Tie Zhu arrived at the front of the formation, where eighteen people who had already passed the Heavenly Ladder test had gathered.

These people were all skilled martial artists, with considerable skill, and they had reached the top even earlier than Liu Xingchen and his companion.

With Liu Xingchen and the other two included, the twenty people entered the Dual-Pole Wind and Thunder Formation under the guidance of the disciples guarding the gate.

As soon as I entered the formation, I felt as if the world had suddenly changed.

The bright sunshine outside suddenly turned into a dark, dusty world.

The wind howled, blowing in gusts, carrying sand and dust that stung people's faces.

Most importantly, visibility is extremely poor in the sandstorm; you can't see people more than ten feet away, and you can only vaguely sense blurry figures swaying in the wind.

The group struggled forward, their heads covered in sand and dust.

They knew that as long as they kept moving forward and got out of the formation, they could become disciples of the Dual Extremes Sect and cultivate to become immortals.

In order to pass the test, everyone rushed forward desperately, wanting to get out of the formation as soon as possible.

But the gale was so fierce that for every step you took, you were forced to take two steps back.

In order to resist the wind, people have to use all sorts of tricks to fight against it.

Those with profound skills can create a raging storm by relying on their deep internal strength.

Those with exceptional agility can use their lightness skills to weave through the wind like eels, minimizing wind resistance.

As each person displayed their skills, their speeds began to diverge.

Soon, the crowd dispersed, and gradually, not a single person could be seen.

In the strong winds, the iron pillar, being the largest, was the most affected.

He experienced at least twice the wind force as others.

But he wasn't afraid at all; he was very strong.

Despite the fierce wind, Tie Zhu was just as fast as others, except that he left deep footprints under his feet.

Liu Xingchen saw that Tie Zhu was using brute force to resist the wind. Since he had already put in so much effort, he decided not to waste it and simply hid behind Tie Zhu.

With the iron pillars blocking the wind, Liu Xingchen's pressure was greatly reduced, and he followed behind with ease.

The group trudged on for a while longer, the wind growing increasingly fierce, each step feeling like a battle against an invisible behemoth, making the journey incredibly difficult.

Finally, someone in the group couldn't hold on any longer and was relentlessly pushed backward by the gale, unable to move forward even half a step.

Tie Zhu was like an indomitable bull; with each step he took, there was a loud "thud," leaving behind deep footprints.

No matter how fierce the wind blows, he remains unmoved.

Just as everyone was struggling forward, the sky suddenly cracked open, lightning flashed like a dragon across the night sky, and a thunderclap roared down, instantly illuminating the world shrouded in sand and dust.

With the help of this brief but dazzling light, Liu Xingchen was able to see his surroundings.

All around were other martial artists who were also trying to pass the test. Some were gritting their teeth and persevering, while others had firm eyes. They were no more than five zhang apart from each other.

However, the light vanished in an instant, and everything returned to darkness. The figures disappeared once again into the sandstorm and darkness, leaving only the whistling wind.

Just then, it started to rain. Each drop of icy rain, carrying a chill, mercilessly pelted everyone, instantly drenching them to the bone.

A strong wind rose up, carrying rainwater like a sharp blade, cutting into every inch of skin, making people shiver and feeling a chill even in their bones.

Gale-force winds and cold rain—this is the test that the Double Pole Gate presents to the newlyweds.

High-level spells like lightning won't be used on newcomers for now; these mortals can't withstand them.

Even the raging winds and torrential rains are a severe test for ordinary people.

In such a violent storm, many people did not make it to the finish line before they were frozen to the ground.

Only those who can withstand the fiercest storms are qualified to become disciples of the Dual Extremes Sect.

Tie Zhu was tall and strong, like a solid fortress. The raging wind and rain seemed to be nothing more than a gentle breeze to him, leaving him completely unmoved.

But Liu Xingchen couldn't take it anymore; under the onslaught of the cold wind and rain, his teeth began to chatter involuntarily.

He had to circulate his internal energy throughout his body to expel the chill before he felt a little better.

But with the relentless storm, he had to keep his internal energy circulating to resist the onslaught of the bitter cold.

Such a drain is enormous, and it's uncertain whether we can hold out until the end.

Tie Zhu noticed Liu Xingchen's predicament, and on a sudden inspiration, he said:

“Brother Xingchen, your black robe is in the bundle I’m carrying. Would you like to wear it to protect yourself from the wind?”

Liu Xingchen thought about it and felt it was a good idea.

The rules don't say we can't wear warm clothes, so since we're already carrying the black robe, let's make use of it.

So, Liu Xingchen quickly put on the black robe and immediately felt his whole body warm up.

He had worn this black robe several times, and each time it seemed to be used to show off and scare people. This time, he could finally wear it properly to keep warm.

After donning their black robes, the two braved the wind and rain and continued on their way.

On the high platform inside the formation, Zhao Wuji, the sect leader of the Shuangji Sect, sat steadily, accompanying a group of guests to watch the test of the newcomers.

These guests attending the ceremony were all sect leaders and elders from nearby sects.

A few days ago, the leaders of the ten major immortal sects stationed themselves at the Twin Extremes Gate in order to investigate the whereabouts of the Great Demon and summoned nearby sects to come and help.

Although the people from the ten great immortal sects have left, the sect leaders who came to help still remain here.

Among the immortal sects in this area, the Shuangji Sect is considered the weakest.

However, the presence of the ten immortal sects unexpectedly brought Zhao Wuji into the spotlight, and his reputation and status rose accordingly.

This is a rare opportunity, how could Zhao Wuji miss it?

Therefore, he specially invited these sect leaders and elders to attend the ceremony, taking this opportunity to showcase the style of the Dual Extremes Sect and enhance his own presence.

Zhao Wuji and the other sect leaders toasted each other, enjoying the immortal wine, and waited for the first batch of newcomers to successfully pass the test.

The sect leaders exchanged pleasantries, congratulating Zhao Wuji in advance on the upcoming arrival of a group of outstanding new talents for the Shuangji Sect, their words filled with expectations for these newcomers' future achievements.

But behind the scenes, every sect leader held it in utter contempt.

The area where the Twin Extremes Sect is located doesn't have a particularly rich spiritual energy. As a cultivation sect, they only have a few hundred members. It's not that they don't want to take in more disciples; it's just that the limited spiritual energy isn't enough to support a large number of cultivators.

At the same time, due to the limitations of spiritual energy, the mortals at the foot of the mountain could hardly nurture many talented individuals.

They didn't expect any exceptionally talented newcomers to emerge this time.