Wuhun: Desert Death on the left hand, the world on the right hand

Bai Yun smiled slightly, ignoring everyone's discussions, and said loudly: "The assessment begins!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his right hand, and an exquisite nine-story pagoda appeared in his palm. The pagoda was golden in color, emitting a faint light, and an ancient and vicissitudes of life breathed over him.

"This is the 'Nine-Layered Illusion Tower'. The tower has its own space that can transform into various scenes. It is perfect for testing one's character." Bai Yun looked at Mr. Sang and Mr. Zhu beside him and explained.

The two nodded slightly, staring at the pagoda with amazement in their eyes. As Extreme Douluo, they had a high vision and could naturally see the extraordinaryness of this pagoda.

Bai Yun said no more. With a thought, the Nine-Layered Illusion Tower swelled up in the wind and in a flash it turned into a giant tower a hundred feet high. The tower glowed with golden light, and a powerful suction force suddenly burst out, sucking all the applicants in the square into the tower.

When only the original disciples of Baiyun Palace, as well as Elder Sang, Elder Zhu, Nasus and Baiyun were left in the square, Baiyun dispersed the suction of the Nine-Layered Illusion Tower.

He turned to look at everyone and said in a deep voice: "This first level of test is about 'heart', which is divided into three levels. The first level tests 'heart of justice', the second level tests 'heart of courage', and the third level tests 'heart of benevolence'."

"Just follow me."

Bai Yun said as he flashed into the Nine-Layered Illusionary Tower. Sang Lao, Zhu Weng and Nasus followed closely behind him, and the disciples of Bai Yun Hall also filed in.

Inside the tower, in the first floor space, the originally empty hall was now filled with countless figures.

"This is where?"

"What happened?"

Everyone looked around in confusion, totally not understanding what was going on.

At this moment, the surrounding scene suddenly changed. The originally empty hall disappeared, replaced by a busy street. There were shops on both sides of the street, people coming and going, hawking and bargaining, and it seemed very prosperous.

However, behind this prosperity, there is a hint of disharmony.

"Ouch, you old man, you still dare to hide?" The sturdy man kicked the old man in the abdomen and cursed in a rough voice, with saliva flying everywhere.

A burly man with a face full of flesh was punching and kicking a ragged old man, cursing at him, obviously bullying the weak.

The passers-by around turned a blind eye to this, and some even pointed at the old man with mocking looks on their faces.

"See? This is the first level, a test of their 'heart of justice'." Bai Yun's voice rang in the ears of the Bai Yun Temple disciples, "Faced with evil deeds, will you choose to stand aside or stand up? Remember, every choice they make, every subtle expression, will become the basis for your judgment."

After a pause, he added, "Be fair and meticulous. This is all I ask of you."

In the crowd, some people looked hesitant, some bowed their heads in thought, and some clenched their fists, filled with indignation. Lin Feng stood in the crowd, watching everything happening in front of him calmly.

He had seen too many things like bullying the weak and taking advantage of the strong. The law of the jungle was the law of survival, but this scene reminded him of what he had seen and heard in the town.

A thin little girl was beaten by a group of hooligans in order to protect her brother's food. The people around her looked on indifferently, as if it had nothing to do with them. At that moment, Lin Feng's anger burned fiercely. He fought back the thugs and saved the little girl and her brother.

"Strength should be used to protect the weak, not to bully the weak!" Lin Feng's voice was low and powerful. He took a step forward and walked towards the burly man who was bullying the old man.

The sturdy man obviously didn't expect someone to stand up. He was stunned at first, and then he flew into a rage: "Who is this little brat who dares to meddle in my business? You are tired of living!"

As he spoke, he swung his fist as big as a clay pot and smashed it towards Lin Feng's face. Seeing this, the crowd around him stepped back, leaving space for the two of them, with expressions of watching a good show on their faces.

Lin Feng had a blank expression on his face, but a cold light flashed in his eyes. He did not dodge, but raised his right hand and lightly grabbed the fist of the sturdy man.

"What?!" The sturdy man was suddenly shocked and felt as if his fist was clamped by an iron clamp. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't move it at all.

"Get out!" Lin Feng spat out a word coldly and exerted force with his five fingers.

"Crack!"

The sound of bones breaking was heard, and the strong man let out a scream like a pig being slaughtered. The whole person flew backwards like a kite with a broken string and fell heavily into the crowd, immediately causing a burst of exclamations.

Lin Feng clapped his hands, as if he had done something insignificant, and turned to walk towards the old man who was knocked to the ground.

"Old man, are you okay?" Lin Feng's voice became much gentler, with a hint of concern.

The old man raised his head, looked at Lin Feng with cloudy eyes, and said tremblingly: "Thank you... Thank you for saving me..."

Lin Feng smiled slightly, helped him up, and asked, "Old man, why do these people want to bully you?"

The old man sighed and said, "Well, it's a long story..." He paused, as if he was organizing his words, "I was originally a businessman in this city, but later my business failed, my family fell into poverty, and my wife and children left me... Now I am reduced to living on the streets and can only survive by begging. These people think I am easy to bully, so they often..."

Lin Feng listened quietly, with a hint of sympathy in his eyes. He knew that in this world, the law of the jungle is the eternal law. The weak will always be bullied by the strong.

"Don't worry, old man. No one will bully you anymore." Lin Feng said firmly, "I will protect you."

The old man's cloudy eyes suddenly moistened when he heard this, and he said in a trembling voice: "Benefactor...you...you are a good person..."

Lin Feng shook his head and said nothing. He was not a good person, he just couldn't stand this kind of bullying.

At this moment, a cold voice sounded in Lin Feng's ears: "Congratulations, you have passed the first level of the test."

Before Lin Feng had time to think about the origin of the voice, everything in front of him shattered like a mirage. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in a completely different environment.

He stood on an ancient stone platform, surrounded by a bottomless abyss shrouded in mist. The only way out was a rickety wooden bridge in front of him, which was mottled and rotten, and seemed like it would break if he stepped on it lightly.

"Courage is the bridge that spans fear." The old voice sounded in my ears again, with a hint of testing, "Only by overcoming the fear in your heart can you pass this second test."

Lin Feng looked at the wooden bridge that seemed to collapse at any time, and an inexplicable fear surged in his heart. He knew that this was not only a test of the body, but also a test of the will.

He thought of the bullied old man and the oath he had made. If he couldn't even overcome the fear in front of him, how could he protect the weak and uphold justice?

Lin Feng took a deep breath, his eyes gradually became firm. He no longer hesitated and stepped onto the single-plank bridge.

The wooden bridge made a teeth-grinding creaking sound, as if it would break at any time. Lin Feng did not dare to look down, for he was afraid that he would lose his balance out of fear and fall into the abyss.

He held on tightly to the ropes on both sides of the bridge, and moved forward slowly and firmly, step by step. With each step, his heart became calmer, and his fear was gradually replaced by a strong belief.

He knew that he was not fighting alone, and behind him were all the people who needed his protection.

Finally, Lin Feng reached the end of the single-plank bridge and stepped onto solid ground.

"Congratulations, you have overcome your fear and proved your courage." There was a hint of appreciation in the old voice, "Now, you can move on."

Lin Feng turned around and looked at the crumbling wooden bridge behind him, his heart filled with emotion.

Zhang Hu and Li Hao also successfully passed the test of "Heart of Justice" and were teleported to the second level with Lin Feng. What awaited them was the second test - the heart of courage.

In Zhang Hu's fantasy...

Zhang Hu found himself in a desolate battlefield, surrounded by shouts of killing and blood flowing like a river. In front of him, an enemy general holding a huge axe was approaching him with a grim smile.

Zhang Hu held the spear in his hand, but his whole body was trembling, and his eyes were full of fear. He was not a coward, but the hellish scene in front of him and the murderous aura emanating from the enemy general made him timid and almost collapsed and fled.

At this moment, a gentle voice sounded in his ears: "Huzi, don't be afraid, pick up your weapon and fight bravely like I taught you! Remember, you are fighting to protect your family behind you!"

That was his deceased father, once the bravest warrior in the empire, who died heroically in a battle against the invasion of soul beasts.

Zhang Hu was shocked, and his eyes gradually regained clarity. His father's teachings echoed in his ears: "Fear is the weapon of the weak. A true warrior dares to face the blood and overcome the fear in his heart!"

In another fantasy...

"Roar!" The deafening roar of the beast exploded in his ears, and Li Hao trembled all over and suddenly woke up. In front of him was a dark forest. The towering trees blocked the sky, and only a few rays of light fell through the branches, adding a bit of gloom.

Not far away, a huge black wolf was staring at him, a fishy smell filled his nose, and its green eyes were full of undisguised greed and murderous intent.

Li Hao's legs went weak and he almost collapsed to the ground. He had been afraid of these things since he was a child, not to mention facing such a ferocious soul beast. "Hao'er, don't be afraid. Haven't you always wanted to be a powerful soul master? Take out your courage and defeat it!" A gentle voice sounded in his ears. It was his deceased mother who had always encouraged him to be brave and strong.

Li Hao thought of his mother's last hope before her death, and a trace of struggle flashed in his eyes. He gritted his teeth, tremblingly picked up a broken branch from the ground, waved it around, and shouted at the top of his lungs: "Don't come over... I... I will fight you!"

"Congratulations, you have passed the second test." The cold voice said without any emotion, "Now, you will face the third test: benevolence."

The blinding sunlight shone through the dilapidated alleys, dust dancing in the beams of light, and the air was filled with a rotten smell that was at odds with the aroma of barbecue being hawked by vendors in the distance.

Lin Feng strolled in the crowd, surrounded by the bustling crowd, the sounds of hawking and bargaining were endless. He hadn't felt such a breath of life for a long time. Since becoming a Titled Douluo, he seemed to be standing on the top of the world, overlooking all living beings. Those past joys, sorrows, anger and happiness seemed to become distant and blurred.

Suddenly, a commotion broke the noise in the alley. Lin Feng frowned slightly, and his powerful mental power instantly captured the source of the commotion. It was a ragged little girl, her thin body curled up in the corner, desperately protecting a broken bowl in her arms, which contained a few cold steamed buns.

Several thugs surrounded her, swearing at her and pushing her from time to time, trying to snatch her remaining food.

The little girl's face was covered with tears, but she bit her lips stubbornly and refused to give up the resistance. Her small body seemed to contain great strength, and she got up from the ground again and again, and even if she was pushed down, she would tightly protect the broken bowl in her arms.

This scene was so familiar, like a sharp blade that instantly pierced Lin Feng's heart and brought him back to reality. The unbearable childhood memories surged into his mind like a tide.

There was a time when he was so helpless and weak that he could only watch his loved ones being bullied but was unable to do anything.

"Stop!" A roar exploded in the alley like thunder.

Lin Feng's figure appeared in front of the little girl like a ghost, and the powerful soul power fluctuation instantly shook off the hooligans. He slowly squatted down and looked at the stubborn little girl in front of him, his eyes were as gentle as if he was looking at his own sister.

"It's okay, brother is late."

Almost at the same time, two figures fell from the sky and landed beside Lin Feng.

"Bullying the weak is nothing!" Zhang Hu's eyes were wide open, and his powerful pressure made those hooligans tremble.

Li Hao walked to the little girl, gently helped her up, and asked softly, "Little sister, are you okay?"

The sunlight penetrated the clouds and fell into the alley, bringing a touch of warmth to this dark corner.

Although they have become Titled Douluo admired by everyone and stood at the pinnacle of power, they have never forgotten their original heart of benevolence.

The warm light gradually enveloped the entire space, dispelling all illusions. When Li Hao, Lin Feng, and Zhang Hu came to their senses, they found themselves back in Baiyun Square, surrounded by other boys and girls who were taking the test. Most of them looked confused, and it was clear that they had not yet fully recovered from the illusion.

"Congratulations everyone, you have completed the three tests of your mind and character." Bai Yun's majestic voice echoed over the square.

"Although the methods of testing are different, the ultimate goal is to test whether you have the potential to become an excellent soul master. Strength is important, but if you don't have a tenacious, brave, and kind heart, you will eventually become a slave to strength."

Bai Yun paused, glanced at everyone in the square, and continued, "Now, please ask the disciples of Bai Yun Hall to count the number of people who have passed the level."

After he finished speaking, several young disciples in white stepped forward and began to count the number of people in an orderly manner and record the status of each person's passing. The square suddenly became quiet, with only the sound of light footsteps and low voices of discussion.