437 Devil Emperors Pagoda (1/2)
The group went towards another building within the Twin Star Academy. Due to the previous event that happened, the atmosphere was still rather strange. Inevitably, there are still some people who kept sighing and there are also others who kept looking back, thinking to themselves whether they made the correct decision or not.
Unfortunately, no matter what they think, it doesn't change the fact that the offer already passed and missed their chance. All these people could do, is to move forward and face the upcoming challenges.
The group then eventually arrived at the place where Smelting Trial will occur. Elder Abe stopped before the entered and talked to them.
”This is where the Smelting Trial will occur. This is an artifact that was brought by the Envoys of Ancient Elysium Sect. They call it, the Devil Emperor's Pagoda.”
The participants were surprised and couldn't help but to take a good look at the towering pagoda in front of them. The pagoda was covered in a shroud of energy which made it a bit difficult to see through, no matter how hard one looks, the number of floors remained obscured.
Those who had better vision or ocular techniques saw at least nine floors but there seems to be a silhouette for the tenth floor so they can't be sure. Additionally, the Devil Emperor's Pagoda was giving them a feeling that it was extremely tall despite how few floors were visible to them.
”According to the Envoys, this Devil Emperor's Pagoda is actually just a replica of the real one. Which is why it's giving you some false sense of feeling. The real one is located at the Ancient Elysium Sect, according to what I know, the real Devil Emperor's Pagoda is extremely tall. Some people said that it is so tall that it pierces the sky and could still be seen even in space.”
”I don't know the specific things that the real Devil Emperor's Pagoda could do, but the replica is here and I am familiar with everything that it could do.”
Elder Abe then cleared his throat and faced the participants.
”Listen up all of you, I will only tell you the rules once. If you missed it or forgot somethings, you're on your own. Don't expect us to give you any preferential treatment.”
When his voice turned serious, the face of the participants turned serious as well. They then gathered their focus on Elder Abe, afraid to miss out on anything that he has to say.
”This Devil Emperor's Pagoda replica has a total of nine floors. Your main objective is to climb up as high as you can. Time is altered inside the pagoda, one day outside is one year inside. The smelting trial will go on for a total of ten days, which will be ten years for all of you.”
Still, most of the participants this time around were young. Ten years might not be long for them but it isn't too short either.
”All of you will enter at the same time but you won't be taking smelting trial together. You'll be transported to a place where only one participant is accepted. Which means that you'll be judged individually and there's no teaming up for this trial.”
”Unlike the Aptitude Test, the Smelting Trial possess dangers. If you aren't careful enough, then there's a high possibility that you will lose your life. That being said, beyond danger lies opportunities. So long as you are capable enough, the amount of opportunities you can grab numerous.”
”Once inside, you will be connected with the pagoda. In turn, you'll be able to figure out where will be the safe zones and the requirements to enter the higher floors. The higher you go, the more dangerous it gets, but that also applies for the amount of opportunities available to you.”
”However!” Elder Abe raised a finger, ”The rule of first come, first serve applies here as well. No participant could claim the same opportunities at the same time. Once the lucky chance was grabbed by someone, it will disappear from the pagoda, which means that you all have to be fast or else you will have many competitors. If two or more people are fighting over the same chance, then it will eventually end up on the hands of the most capable. If it's a technique, then the one who mastered it first will become its owner. If it's a spiritual treasure, then the first who can subdue it will have it first. So on and so forth, do you understand?”
Elder Abe's voice reverberated on their ears, the participants nodded to his question and remained silent. They waited until he continued speaking.
”Once the time limit ends, we will based the ranking on how many floors you people managed to surmount. The one who climbed the highest will be number one of course. As for those who are at the same floor, we will decided on who managed to last longer or achieved more. If there's a tie, then a duel will commence to figure out the result.”
”As for how many will remain out of you…it would be better if none of you knows about it. That way, you can focus on bringing out the best of your abilities.”
”Once again, I just want to remind you. If you manage to pass this Smelting Trial, then you will already be considered as disciples of the Ancient Elysium Sect, so work hard. Now, are there any questions?”
Elder Abe surveyed the crowd, seeing that no one was speaking or raising their hand to ask questions. He nodded and said: