The Imperial Sovereign spoke slowly, his voice resonating like the Yellow Bell and Great Pitch Pipes: "The first stage of the trial has ended. Let us congratulate the Heaven's Chosen of the Golden Wing Sect on taking first place."
Although he, too, was surprised that the Golden Wing Sect had achieved such results, he would not be petty over it.
As the Imperial Sovereign of a domain, he possessed at least that much magnanimity.
Hearing this, the leaders of the Jade Great Radiance Church and the Cloud Ink Sect also offered the Golden Wing Sect their congratulations in an indifferent manner.
Only Howling Ape Old Ghost of the Giant Strength Fire Prison Sect scoffed at this, not even sparing the Golden Wing Sect another glance.
In his eyes, the ultimate victor of this first stage should have been his Giant Strength Fire Prison Sect.
Unfortunately, his disciples had failed to live up to expectations, allowing the Golden Wing Sect to win by luck.
In the trials to come, his disciples would show the Golden Wing Sect what true strength was.
Hua Wujiang and Grass Louse True Lord, meanwhile, were delighted.
With this result, they could finally hold their heads high for once.
With their advantage from the first stage, they would see just how much room the other sects still had to turn the tables in this second stage.
"Next, the second stage of matches will begin."
The Imperial Sovereign's voice rang out again. "A total of five hundred and forty-six participants successfully passed the first stage of the trial."
"In the second stage, your matches will be determined by drawing lots at random. You will face one another in pairs, with one victor emerging from each match."
"Ultimately, only half of you five hundred and forty-six participants will be