The remaining thirty candidates, over ninety percent of them Star Martial Warriors at the Star Sea Stage, with only a few at the Galaxy Stage. Not all of those who withdrew did so because they were dissatisfied with the examiners; some had received instructions from their home countries.
After the attack and the casualties, the home countries promptly contacted their respective candidates. Wang Lan didn't receive a call because his strength was no cause for concern for his homeland, whereas Xu Xiangwen and Xie Sisi did.
The attitude of Jade Country was still somewhat acceptable; they merely said to persist if possible, and if not, it was okay to withdraw. But the stance of other countries was different. After hearing the complaints from their candidates, they became enraged.
