Lava Fairy Palace.
Clang, clang, clang...
The bell echoed across the square in front of the main hall.
In front of thirty-three desks, the expressions of the various cultivators were not pleasant.
Some frowned, some had faces as solemn as water, and some trembled in body and mind upon hearing the bell.
This was because new information had been transmitted to their minds: The first round of the grand examination had concluded, and all cultivators must finish their answers. Those who didn't comply would be disqualified from the following rounds.
Thus, the cultivators all showed bitter expressions and reluctantly put down the jade slips in their hands.
"I'm done for!"
"I haven't finished answering yet."
"Why did the time pass so quickly?!"
"I tried to answer as much as I could. Even if it wasn't correct, isn't it better than leaving it blank? Shouldn't I get some encouragement points?"