Soon all the participants who managed to stay on their feet for thirty seconds after the third bell chime were handed obsidian plaques.
Although Max had only lasted two seconds in the vision, he hadn't fallen to the ground, so he was considered passed.
Max didn't feel happy about it but it was what it was. So, like everyone else, he waited for Meredith to announce what the next test was going to be.
Meredith didn't waste time and announced, "This time, we have eliminated all other tests, leaving only the final one. As long as you pass it, you will be taken in as Outer Hall Disciples. Not only that, if your performance catches any of the Inner or Core Hall Elders' eyes, they might take you as their disciple and allow you to join Inner and Core Hall, so do your best."
