Hearing Grass Louse True Lord's words, the disciples immediately replied in unison, "We will faithfully heed your teachings, Supreme Elder."
Only after seeing their solemn assurances did Grass Louse True Lord slowly nod. Then he turned away and said nothing more.
Hua Wujiang patted his shoulder, then continued explaining to everyone. "The second stage of the trials consists of these arena battles."
As he spoke, he also mentioned, "Don't be put off by Grass Louse True Lord's stern tone. Those lessons were bought with blood."
He let out a long sigh and said slowly, "During the last Heavenly Pride Gathering, your senior brother, Grass Louse True Lord's disciple, perished at the gathering."
"He lost his life for nothing because he was too fixated on winning and losing."
The disciples were all stunned to hear this.
Only now did they understand that this was why the sect was so insistent that they not place too much importance on victory and defeat.
At that moment, they could not help but grow solemn with respect. "Thank you for your teachings, True Lord."
Grass Louse True Lord waved a hand, showing little grief, and merely said quietly, "Only if you stay alive can you have a future."
"I hope you can have a better future, rather than tread the path your senior brother took."
At his words, everyone nodded with solemn expressions.
Next, Hua Wujiang told them about the third stage of the trials. "Compared with the first two stages, the third stage is rather special."
"From a certain perspective, what it tests isn't actually a disciple's strength, but their innate nature and comprehension."
"After passing the first two stages, you will be able to go to the Mountain-Sea Pool for half a month of cultivation and contemplation."
"It is a fine place that