Bab 508: Three Stages of Competitions

Everyone stared at Sect Master intently upon hearing her words, especially Mira, who was a little confused as she thought the Prime Disciple position was hers as long as she proved herself. She didn't know there would be a competition for it. 

"Originally, I was just going to have Mira immediately become our Sect's Prime Disciple. I'm sure you can understand why." Everyone nodded, so Aelina continued, "We are running out of time, and with Mira's low cultivation, we can't waste a single day, but after discussing this with the Elders, we concluded that that decision was too rash."

Nova and the other disciples looked at Aelina with complicated expressions. They were grateful that she decided to give them a chance, but it almost felt like she didn't believe they'd make it very far in the Central Continent Competition, which hurt.