"Thank you, Lady Palace Master!"
The excitement on the faces of the crowd was hard to conceal. If they weren't following Lady Palace Master, it would be almost impossible for them to obtain this elixir on their own.
A faint smile curved at the corner of Bai Li Hong Zhuang's lips. "This is something we have all achieved together. It is the result of our collective efforts, and there's no need for thanks. To me, you are all my companions, and everything we gain in this battle belongs to each and every one of us. I hope that everyone shares the same mindset."
Bai Li Hong Zhuang considered herself neither a bad person nor a good person. She was only good to those who were good to her and bad to those who were bad to her. That was her sense of right and wrong.
She never hesitated to be generous to her friends, and witnessing her teammates improve together was a rewarding experience in itself.
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone felt a warm feeling in their hearts. Lady Palace Master truly regarded them as teammates, rather than mere pawns to be used for her benefit.
And it was precisely because of this difference that they were willing to voluntarily do many things for Lady Palace Master.
Bai Li Hong Zhuang chose to wait until the other five disciples had taken the elixir before taking it herself. After all, they would soon be separating, and the weaker disciples could use any extra strength to increase their chances of survival.
For Bai Li Hong Zhuang, she had her own means of self-preservation, so there was no need to rush.
While the disciples absorbed the elixir, Bai Li Hong Zhuang surveyed the ten passages before them.
These ten passages appeared identical to the one they had previously traversed, with no discernible differences.
Moreover, each of the passages seemed exactly the same, and there was no way to distinguish them.
"What... is the significance of these passages separating us?"
Bai Li Hong Zhuang pondered with a thoughtful expression. This arrangement was truly perplexing.
"Could it be... this trial is individual-oriented, so that's why we're being separated? I wonder if our team is the only one facing this situation, or if other teams are experiencing the same."
Bai Li Hong Zhuang contemplated silently, but unfortunately, they had no way of knowing the circumstances of the other teams.
The three spirit beasts followed by Bai Li Hong Zhuang's side, also puzzled by the situation, remained silent. It was truly hard to understand...
The master was undoubtedly the smartest one, and if even the master couldn't figure it out, then it was highly unlikely for them to understand.
Hence, they simply stood quietly on the side, unsure if the master would find any clues.
Long Xuan Jing, Yan Ao Shuang, and the others also examined the passages. The last time they encountered four passages, there was at least one clue on a plaque.
However, the current passages had no hints whatsoever, leaving them feeling helpless.
"Lady Palace Master, what would happen if all of us entered the same passage?" Yan Ao Shuang asked slowly.
She believed that if other teams faced a similar situation, there would be no shortage of teams making this choice.
Bai Li Hong Zhuang shook her head. "I'm not sure, but I think the purpose of these passages is to separate us because each team consists of ten people."
The arrangement seemed too obvious.
"Why don't we give it a try later?" Yan Ao Shuang suggested.
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