Chapter 38: The Secret Realm Opens

According to the person responsible for hosting the test, the second hurdle gauged combat ability: the strong would advance, and the weak would retreat. There would be no differentiation by realm; strength was the sole criterion!

It must be said that this method was somewhat cruel, but it also made sense.

After all, within the Cave Heaven Realm dangers abounded; it was not possible to be safe everywhere. Those without sufficient strength would waste a spot and potentially lose their lives upon entry.

Hence, it was better to make everything depend on strength, with the strong moving forward and the weak stepping back.

Upon hearing this, many martial artists of slightly lower realms turned pale, but many others remained calm, brimming with confidence in themselves.

Those who passed the first hurdle were clearly no ordinary individuals; even the loose cultivators possessed considerable strength.