After swallowing a large number of high-grade Healing Pills, Qi Dong was still seriously injured, but his complexion had visibly improved.
The others, however, did not look nearly as well.
Without this old man, they could have exchanged the opportunity to pass this trial for high-grade treasures.
Such high-grade treasures were immensely valuable to low-level Spirits like them. It could even be said that they could affect the course of their entire lives.
Yet this great opportunity had been forcibly snatched away by this old man.
No one could possibly be happy about that.
About five days later, the First Trial ended.
Those who passed the First Trial regained consciousness.
Those who failed to pass the trial all became Stone Men.
About two-thirds had survived, more than Qi Dong had expected. He had thought the trial's elimination rate would be higher.
Seeing so many people survive, Qi Dong was especially pleased. "The Second Trial is to participate in a simulated war. It will last three months. Those who endure until the end will have a chance to participate in the Third Trial."
"I know you fear that This Venerable One will break his promise, and that you have secretly discussed fleeing together after the Second Trial to improve your chances of survival. But that is completely unnecessary."
Upon hearing this, many people failed to control their emotions, and their hearts began pounding wildly.
This old man had actually guessed it!
Then again, how could someone who had become a God Tribulation Realm expert possibly be a fool?
A smile hung on Qi Dong's face, his voice full and vigorous. "After the Second Trial ends, you may leave if you wish. This Venerable One will not stop you."
"This Venerable One does indeed crave the inheritance. However, if any of you