The island of the third exam is part of a group of islands called the survival islands, its actual name being beginner’s paradise. As the island group name suggests it is an island built on the idea of survival of the fittest. That is why the monsters on this island are considered to be extremely powerful in normal standards. However, even with its real difficulty, it is still in fact the weakest and easiest of all the survival islands hence the name beginner’s paradise.

Beginner’s paradise was rather big around 3000Km squared. Since it was originally built to be a testing ground the island’s biomes are contained within a set area of space protected by a dome shaped barrier. The only opening in said barrier is at the end of the forest trail connecting to the harbour. The gate itself is a paifang archway 10 metres high and 17 metres long.

Within the biome is a large area of lush jungle surrounding grassland which contains a lake. Towards the western end of the island is Mt Fog standing at 700 metres. Like the name suggest Mt For is contaminated with extremely dense fog all the way from the base till the summit.

Since this is a testing ground there will naturally be a viewing platform for the elders. This platform is located inside a five story tall pagoda. Currently FengHuang, Hei Hainan and Orochi are making their way to this pagoda. The pagoda was simple in design both exterior and interior however it was actually enchanted with advanced magics. The enchantment will make it possible to monitor all corners of the island bypassing almost all senses of all types of beings. Of course cultivators with high enough cultivation would be able to sense it.

FengHuang and company stepped in front of the entrance. Upon seeing her, the two stone lions at the entrance immediately opened the door. “Greetings Sect Mistress, Greetings Grand Elder Black Greetings Grand Elder Snake” the stone lions respectfully bowed to their masters.

Stone Lions were actually a species of the lion tribe of beasts. Like all demon beasts they cultivate by consuming other beast and special plants until the Nascent Soul Realm. What’s special about stone lions is their hard stone bodies making them very hard to injure. This species of demon beasts are also commonly domesticated by humans as guard dogs. Of course the strength needed to do this is very high.

FengHuang walked into the pagoda with grace, her sect mistress persona in full motion. Her figure radiated pure authority and power. She was almost a completely different person compared to her normal playful self. “I assume the others are already here?” FengHuang questioned the disciple currently in charge of sanitation. “Ah yes, Grand Elder Gold arrived a few minutes ago” the disciple respectfully and nervously answered.

Nodding in understanding FengHuang spoke again, “Return to you work. Brother Black, Brother Snake, let’s go”. With FengHuang in front, the trio headed up the spiralling stairs. The stairs spiralled up the pagoda until it reached the end where there was a door guarded by two guards. The guards instantly recognised FengHuang and cupped their hands bowing, “Welcome Sect Mistress and Grand Elders”. The two proceeded to open the door.

The inside was a rather large room with multiple sofas and table set up like a family home. A rectangular table was placed at the centre. On the end towards the sofa were several bows of snacks and drinks, mostly fruits and wine. On the other end was a plate with the taiji symbol drawn it, it was filled with water. Several figure sat on the sofas.

FengHuang waved her hand, understanding her orders the guards exited the room and closed the door behind them. A formation automatically set itself in place stopping all outside interferences.

“Well look who finally showed up” a scraggly man in ancient yellow Chinese clothing sat on the left enjoying some grapes. “Monkey, nice to see you again” FengHuang smiled towards the man, “Did you catch anything nice while you were out?”

The scraggly man smiled, “Well we’ll just have to see”. This man was called Hou Jin, another of the Sacred Beast Sect’s Grand Elders. Despite his unkept appearance, he was in fact one of the strongest fighters in the sect being a member of the stone monkey demon clan, direct descendent to the legendary Great Sage Equal of Heaven, Monkey King Son Wukong.

“I sure hope what you and eldest brother said wasn’t false” sitting next to Hou Jin was a young man with extremely long mane like yellow hair, his eyes were also a crimson colour. This man was the greatest swordsman in the Sacred Beast Sect and also a Grand Elder. “Hello to you too Ezzel, and yes what we said was true” FengHuang greeted her junior brother. Ezzel Sat with a serious expression on his face and nodded at the response. “After seeing his abilities, I’m almost one hundred percent sure you’ll take him in as a disciple” Hei Hainan stepped forwards grabbing a seat next a man dressed in a white fur coat. “We’ll see” Ezzel picked up a glass of wine and drank it, “Good stuff”.

The man in the white fur coat replied, “Of course, it was made with the best ingredients we have and brewed by sister Shu and myself”. This man in white had piercing yellow eyes and short white hair but looked rather young, in his late 20s till early 30s perhaps. This man was also another Grand Elder, Xue Hui the white tiger elder.

“Really, what’d you put in it” also sitting down Orochi too grabbed a glass. A woman dressed in a simple dress decorated in flowers put down her glass and replied nonchalantly, “Just a few doses of thousand ray millennium fruit, true pure yang apple, transient shadow grass among other things”. “Quite wasteful on simple wine isn’t it” Orochi questioned, all the mentioned ingredients could be used to create power pills.

“Never, I have plenty more. Besides, towards my martial siblings I can only afford to use the best” this woman in the flowery dress was in fact also a Grand Elder called Shu Meiyan. She was once a simple eucalyptus tree that cultivated and after thousands of years, severed its spirit becoming a demon.

“Well if this is your best I’m not impressed” a middle aged Caribbean lookong man in pirate get up and had his legs on the table said. He was also a Grand Elder and a Kraken demon named Baskirk. “Well we all know how demanding you are octopus” FengHuang sat down in the middle next to a beautiful middle aged woman in a gorgeous blue dress. “What, it’s true. Tree over here have better products before” Baskirk argued back. “Baskirk it is rude to criticise free drinks” Ezzel interrupted on the side.

“Stupid Lion, I was only pointing out the facts” Baskirk grabbed a chicken leg and began eating it. “Even so, I don’t tolerate impoliteness” Ezzel gave him a death glare. Both Grand Elders looked at each other releasing huge amounts of power, both unwilling to back down. The woman next to FengHuang looked at this scene in annoyance, she sat up and clapped her hands.

Immediately the pressure was dispelled, “Imbeciles, you are both Respected Grand Elders not children. So act like it”. This woman spoke in a sophisticated and haughty voice, the same one FengHuang was speaking to through the crystal earlier. Both Baskirk and Ezzel decided to back down not willing to offend their little sister.

This woman was also the one of the strongest Grand Elders named Ao Shuidi being the oldest in age but also the youngest in seniority as she was accepted into their master’s teaching last. As a member of the azure dragon clan this woman was also one of the most prideful and arrogant individuals in all of creation itself.

Noticing the anger in Ao Shuidi’s eyes, FengHuang placed a hand on her shoulder, “Now now sister, it’s just two idiots arguing no need to trouble yourself”. Ao Shuidi just snorted and stood up, “the third exam should be starting soon, I’ll get the viewing ready”.