Netherworld Shakes the Universe

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Jiuyan Town, Jiang Family Assessment Platform.

A boy of fifteen or sixteen knelt on the ground, clutching his head and crying out in pain.

Before him stood an elderly man, holding a black stone tablet. The tablet was perfectly square, about the size of a palm, engraved with intricate and mysterious characters. At its center lay a blank area, shimmering with a crystalline, dusky glow.

The boy’s anguished expression lasted only a moment before vanishing like a sudden downpour, leaving him pale-faced.

Around the assessment platform, members of the Jiang family gathered for the test. Yet none seemed surprised by the boy’s strange outburst. Instead, their faces brimmed with ridicule.

“Coward. Even a simple test makes you scream like you’re having a nightmare. Useless as always—someone who will never be able to cultivate.”

“Hmph, I bet he’s faking it, just looking for excuses for his inability,”

“Master Feng, you should stop forcing yourself. If you can’t even meet the minimum requirement for spiritual focus, there’s no point in continuing the test.”

The elder’s face was utterly impassive as he watched the boy. He assumed that, after failing once again, the boy would simply withdraw. But to his surprise, after kneeling five times, the seemingly frail youth stood up once more.

“What’s happening? Where am I—?” Surrounded by mocking glances, Jiang Feng opened his eyes and looked around in disbelief.

He rubbed his aching head, trying to recall what had happened before. He distinctly remembered enduring coun