While Xia Liang's team was still discussing their next moves, as the examination progressed, quite a few teams had already encountered other candidates.
Unlike the scenario during the first labyrinth examination, in this badge-stealing battle, the fights between candidates had sufficient justification and ample rewards for the winners. Therefore, most teams adopted a "fight on sight" approach. Due to this, by halfway through the first day, a considerable number of "defeated" candidates had already emerged.
These defeated candidates, who lost their number badges, weren't immediately eliminated but were certainly at a disadvantage. After all, each person's own badge counted for double points, and losing their own would mean they had to capture more badges to make up the score gap unless they managed to retrieve their lost one.
Of course, not every team engaged in blind battles with others because to be "defeated" early put one at a disadvantage.
