As the Lunar Spirituals were sent away, the Divine Gate remained open and everyone was still competing in the Stairway to Heaven. A certain bear was, as usual, sleeping.
The Venerable Dragon God continued his lecture series every three days. However, it was no longer open to just anyone with the cash. His lecture had stricter rules that omitted anyone that was not talented, regardless of how rich they were.
Rumor had it that this was implemented by Butler Zheng to keep the reputation of Dragon God. Unsurprisingly, the passing rate had increased ever since this rule was in place.
Two participants from the human-race had passed the first stage, but the demons were even better as three odd-looking demons also completed the first stage.
