The eighth day of the first lunar month.
Noon.
Fifty scholars from both parties had entered the Small Secret Realm for the contest, and one day and one night had passed since the beginning of the struggle for a position in the Literary Arena.
During this day and night, due to the Haqi River in the sky transforming into a Qi Shield enveloping the entire Academy, the sky above Mountain River Academy was as bright as day, as it was inside the Small Secret Realm.
Those waiting on the scene, much like the scholars who had entered the Small Secret Realm, did not close their eyes in sleep for a whole day and night and kept waiting.
Suddenly, the rift in the sky opened again, and through the hazy break, those still alive leaped out.