The Grand competition became history the moment Elder Wang announced the survival training. Outer disciples basically forgot to celebrate the Midsummer festival at all and only few rare groups of friends partied that night.
Most ran around, inquiring about the details of Thiraxis world, the problems they were likely encounter and what dangers were they about to face.
The seniors weren't stingy and happily shared that everyone was basically in deep shit. The comfort and sheltered conditions outer disciples enjoyed in the sect were about to become forgotten.
Of course, it didn't mean everyone will be in constant danger of dying at every turn. Outer disciples were supposed to receive signal flares so they could call for help and there will be inner disciples somewhere in the vicinity at all times to look after them.
