The group stood ready, prepared to enter the gate leading to the seventh layer. Accompanying their group of 200 were 400 other participants, primarily composed of elves as well as a few smaller faction groups who had chosen not to join Jinkan's coalition. Among the notable absentees were the Ouroboros faction members.
One striking observation was the absence of magus from the grade 5 factions, including the Oculus, Nephilims, Imperium, and Arcanum. It appeared that these powerful factions had gathered separately, choosing to wait together at different gates.
Emery couldn't help but notice the clear distinction among the participants. The majority were half-moon magus, a testament to their exceptional abilities and potential. They exuded confidence and excitement, their eyes gleaming with determination. These were the best of the best, the rising stars of the magus world, eagerly anticipating the challenge that lay beyond the gate.
