Perhaps for Yu Yiyao and the others, most of their time was spent on killing opponents, but those powerful cultivators didn't need as much time; they focused more on seeking fortuitous opportunities.
This was the largest gap between them: one group had pushed themselves to their limits, while the other couldn't exhibit their full strength due to environmental influences.
As a mentor, Zhao Baiyang clearly knew at this moment that Yu Yiyao indeed hadn't shown her full strength, but neither had those Supreme Strong who ranked at the top.
The trial had only just begun, and it was likely that no one had yet displayed their full strength. To truly see their abilities would require some more time.
And as he was paying attention to Yu Yiyao, someone reminded Zhao Baiyang that other disciples from the Heterodox Alliance were making a name for themselves.