Tian Ji, A Relic of Times Past
"The second trial is complete. Losers can go out and explore the forest outside the palace!"
Regardless of how many students started to complain about Ling San's sudden emergence, the ghostly emperor's voice sounded once more. And like clockwork, he sent a gust of wind that picked up and sent ten students flying out of the throne room and wherever the forest he was talking about was.
However, unlike the last time, when the ghostly emperor would project a rune for all of the remaining students to learn, the third round was different.
"All the remaining children, please walk toward the white door. The third and final trial will take place on the other side." The ghostly emperor spoke. However, this time, deep in his voice, if one was paying attention, one could hear a deep exhaustion. Sadly, none of the students were that observant and missed it.