By now, Ye Qingchen understood.
The first step of the Central Celestial Academy's assessment was to test a Martial Artist's character. This corresponded to the queuing before entering the Secret Realm and the tension deliberately created within the fog. What followed was a test of a Martial Artist's ability to adapt to sudden situations, represented by the Killing Formation that appeared just as they grew impatient.
After these trials, the assessment tested if a Martial Artist had the conviction to stay true to their own heart, which corresponded to the design of the Path to Heaven. The rewards after the Path to Heaven seemed like a simple prize, but they were also a balancing measure. Combined with the chaotic one-hour brawl and the subsequent Spiritual Qi Infusion, those who lacked sufficient strength were undoubtedly eliminated.
