Had the First Stage of the Trial ended just like that?
Everyone was somewhat surprised.
Even extraordinary talents like Fu Tan, Mo Tianji, and Mo Qi Qi, who had attended the previous gathering, froze when they heard this.
Fu Tan stood up and could not help asking in surprise, "Senior Zheyan, how could this be?"
"I remember there didn't seem to be such a rule at previous gatherings. Why today..."
Zheyan waved a hand, interrupting Fu Tan before he could finish. "Times have changed."
"This Heavenly Pride Gathering is much harsher than previous ones. Naturally, the rules have changed as well."
"All of you will stay here today. Once the remaining Heaven's Chosen arrive, this stage of your Trial will be completely over."
Hearing this, everyone knew there was no room left for negotiation.
After all, even the guardian had said so. How could they, as participants, defy the rules of the Trial?
Thus, everyone could only sit back down.
While they waited idly, Wu Dao looked out over the vast Wasteland and could not help letting out a long sigh. "I wonder how our other fellow disciples are doing now."
Aside from him, Lin Ke, and Zhuge Qi Tian, not a single other Golden Wing Sect disciple could be seen on the Altar Platform.
Although few Heaven's Chosen from the other sects had arrived either, their group was undoubtedly the smallest in terms of total numbers.
This inevitably worried him somewhat.
After all, only someone who had truly witnessed the Wasteland's cruelty could know just how difficult this Trial was.
He was very worried that something might happen to the others.
"Don't worry. Junior Sister Su, Junior Brother Feng, and the others aren't weak. Dealing with some wasteland spirits won't be a problem for them."
Zhuge Qi Tian took