[Emery Ambrose – Level 5 Martial Path – Failed]
The words burned across the massive virtual screen suspended above the 13 Cosmic Bridges Hall.
A murmur rippled outward, then split into two entirely different reactions.
On one side, the Astiel faction erupted into open satisfaction. Some laughed, others folded their arms with smug expressions, and a few did not even bother to hide their relief.
"He failed."
"Genius? My ass," one Astiel grand magus sneered. "He was lucky his bloodline reacted to the eclipse. That's all."
"Yes! I'd love to see his face right now," another added bitterly. "Too bad he didn't respawn here. He should've died in that arena."
"Hmph. The court gave him seven days. What a joke."
A senior Astiel elder folded his arms, voice cold. "There's nothing to worry about. Many experts remain stuck at their level for decades. If he can't clear it today, he won't clear it in seven years—much less seven days."
