Chapter 145: A Hellish Competition! The Hundred Streams Sect's Ferocious Tiger! (Part 2)_2

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"You first." It wasn't clear whether Qi Yuan was scared or wanted to use Jiang Lu as a test, but either way, he gave Jiang Lu the chance to lead this time.

Although it was a sensible move, the judges saw it as a sign of cowardice.

In contrast, Jiang Lu looked dismissive as he put down the huge iron block he had been holding, dusted himself off, and casually stepped forward into the soul-extracting machine.

However, in less than half an incense stick's time, Jiang Lu furrowed his brow and stepped back out.

"Did he fail?"

Those who were watching closely murmured nervously.

The judges also felt some regret. Although his strength was remarkable, his endurance seemed to be lacking.

Facing everyone's doubts, Jiang Lu simply said without changing his expression, "The machine is broken."

"Broken?" A servant peered in to look, and the next second, he screamed incredulously, "It's worn smooth! It's actually been ground smooth!"

"What?!"