Right now, the trial Zhong Ming and the others faced on the Path of Purgatory was both a duel and a combat drill for fighting Evil Spirits.
Without a doubt, whoever gained the upper hand in this Eighth Jail would cause the scales in the hearts of the various factions to tip heavily in their favor.
The second great catastrophe would eventually arrive. Not a single one of the many factions present was unworried about their sect or family being besieged. When that time came, mutual aid would be the only path to survival. Thus, whoever possessed abilities that were more effective against Evil Spirits would offer a greater hope of rescue.
Furthermore, some sects and families had another matter to consider—their heirs or disciples were slated to join the New Army to fight Demons and Evil Spirits.
In this situation, deciding who to follow became a matter of utmost importance.
