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    But it was also at this point that one of the three finally started to falter.


    The rays of golden light coming from Applicant B suddenly started to dim at an alarming rate, quickly reduced to a level of intensity that was barely as bright as the light of a firefly.


    Even then, it refused to be extinguished.


    Applicant B’s frown started to deepen, and his face turned extremely pale. It was obvious that he was pushing himself to the limit just to last as long as he could.


    The administrative deacon furrowed his brows upon seeing this, but he did not intervene.


    He did not approve of the disciples pushing their limits just for the sake of a recruitment test, but this was eventually the disciples’ choice.


    If he were to step in now, he could easily be accused of showing favouritism.


    And worse still, that accusation could come from either side as well!


    Pu-!


    Applicant B spat out a mouthful of blood, and the faint golden light coming from him started to flicker.


    “Damn...” Bo Fei muttered to himself in shock.


    “Know your limits and stop before it is too late,” the administrative deacon advised. “The Four Symbols Mystic Realm opens every year. It might not be worth harming yourself over something like this.”


    Both Zhao Yunxiao and Ze Qifa no longer look as relaxed as before, either.


    Their robes were soaked through, and their expressions were solemn.


    From the looks of it, it was only a matter of time before they succumbed to the pressure.


    The question was... who would be the first to falter?


    It did not take long for them to find out.


    Ze Qifa’s body started to tremble. Bit by bit, the dark layer on his skin started to rescind.


    But just like Applicant B, Ze Qifa did not intend to let things end just like that.


    He continued to push himself to the limit, struggling to maintain the Silent Fang Body Strengthening Art for as long as he could.


    As long as the Silent Fang Body Strengthening Art was in effect, he would have no problem remaining in the circle!


    “


    However, isn’t this a little inconsiderate?


    Thinking up to this point, the administrative deacon suddenly felt much better.