The Northeast Temple this time sent only a tiny contingent of five shamans for the ceremony, with Liu Shock, who was certain not to complete the contest, and Scepter Shaman Remel just going through the motions. Thus, the actually competing participants numbered just three: one was Moer, another was Demikalis, the grand-disciple of Master Qi Dan, who was also a young model — a mere 150 years old, indeed as tender as the morning dew for a Turtleman. The last shaman was a young and short Orephin, who seemed to still have a runny nose; an apprentice to an obscure soul shaman of the Northeast Temple, he had already acquired the same shaman title as his mentor, a feat that spoke of his exceptional talent.