Authority and prestige were developed through a direct comparison of strength. As such, the deterioration of the Prodigy Society's and Saint Judgement's training grounds wasn't something one could avoid.
Wang Zhong had taken this opportunity to test a few of his theories concerning control with the squadron, especially the ideas pertaining to successive control. Barran's role in this test was considerable as a heavy soldier like Lily wasn't suitable. While Lily was more mature, had greater experience, and possessed stronger soul power, Barran's physique and the special trait behind his raw strength made him more suited for Wang Zhong's squadron setup.