The appearance of the first conscious participant immediately drew everyone's attention.
Several elders quickly stepped forward.
"Are you alright?"
"What happened inside?"
"Where are the others?"
Questions came from all directions, forcing the exhausted youth to steady himself before responding. His breathing was still uneven, but he managed to answer a few things.
Before long, more figures began emerging from the portal.
Unlike the earlier wave, these participants landed on their feet or quickly pushed themselves upright after hitting the ground. Though they looked tired and their auras were weakened, they were clearly still conscious.
Soon a small group of them had gathered near the elders of their respective factions.
Naturally, the questioning began immediately.
Within a short time, the people outside began piecing together fragments of what had happened inside the realm.
