The second selection had successfully ended, with 20 academies qualifying for the next round. All those from the academy, including those who had been eliminated, could still participate.
This round wasn't about who got eliminated but rather about points. Only the top 20 academies with the most points could participate in the next selection.
This explanation sent a wave of shock through the students—none of this had been explained before. Due to their pursuit of the treasure when they saw the meteor, they had forgotten about the point system, focusing instead on eliminating those who stood in their way.
When most of the students heard this, especially those who had fought hard to qualify for the next selection, they felt like they had been played by the rules.