Behind Mount Xumi was a lush forest, within which lay the bamboo garden hermitage prepared by Martial Saint Mountain for the challengers.
Since the second trial did not result in an elimination, even those scions who had opted to exit the array early with jade coins were just ranked lower, and could still advance to the third trial along with the other challengers.
The long wait led these second trial failures to naturally gather together to discuss their experiences in the trial. When they compared notes, they realized it was all a huge illusionary realm, which frustrated them even more.
At the same time, deep down they harbored some hope, wishing those with high rankings would also make mistakes, especially the proud and arrogant disciples from the great sects, and that they would all be eliminated.
Although this wouldn't change the fact of their own rankings, seeing others fare worse than oneself was always a little consoling.
