A group of monster race youths suddenly appeared at a remote corner of the final trial area, their hawkish gazes shifting between the sky and surrounding land.
Above their heads, grey clouds were drifting apart, the last remnants of the Heavenly Tribulation they had seen from afar.
"Someone definitely broke through here," one of the monster race youths snarled.
"The Honorable Alliance sent Meridian Forging youths into these lands? How pathetic," another mocked.
"Spread out and search for them," the first commanded.
"Is it even worth it? They just broke through. They're not even worth hunting," another replied. "Also it seems like they have already fled. They must be well hidden by now."
The leader of the group narrowed his eyes as he gazed across the land for a while. After some time, he turned around and left without a word; the others following closely behind.
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