"WHAT?!"
A collective shout erupted from the arena floor.
Chaos followed.
"Defeat a puppet with the strength of a Mid-Stage Foundation Realm Cultivator?!"
"That's insane! How are we supposed to win against them?!"
"This is completely unfair! Most of us are still only at the peak of the Qi Solidification Realm!"
"They're clearly trying to reduce the numbers by force!"
The arena shook with panic and protest as many disciples began to despair.
But Reon stood still, eyes narrowed as a cold smile curved on his lips.
'So the sect has truly raised the bar… Interesting.'
The Minor Elder's voice rang out once more, sharp and commanding:
"Enough whining, you brats! You call yourselves the future of the Supreme Dao Sect, yet you lose spirit at the first sign of hardship?"
His gaze swept coldly across the crowd.
"This is an Overlord-Class cultivation sect, not a playground. Did you forget that? Only the best of the best move forward here."
He paused, letting the silence press down.