"I refuse to accept this! I refuse!"
Even under the Immortals' consciousness pressure, several people still propped themselves up on their arms and shouted. Their reaction was understandable. These rules were simply too cruel to them. The Three-Eyed Youth from earlier had not been boasting; he really had the strength to reach the top hundred. For some people, the Trial Tower trials were a weakness, while one-on-one combat was their forte.
"Insolence!" Some of the Immortals immediately intensified their consciousness pressure, forcing the shouting contestants flat against the ground. The gap in strength was too great. Neither consciousness nor talent could bridge it.
"If you object to the Virtual Universe System's rules for the finals, you may choose not to join the Virtual Universe Company. Our company will not force anyone to participate."
The Azure-Robed Man's voice suddenly rang out overhead. His tone was perfectly calm, yet his words seemed to be the final straw. The expressions of the eight hundred people lying on the ground immediately changed. They had never imagined they would receive such an answer. Even those who had shouted their objections fell silent. After all, there was no way they would give up joining the Virtual Universe Company.
"How foolish. Do you little fellows really think you can change the rules for the finals decided by the Virtual Universe Company's high command? You think far too highly of yourselves." An Immortal withdrew his consciousness pressure as he spoke.
"If that little fellow Bolan raised an objection, perhaps they would take it seriously. But you..."
An Immortal shook his head gently. As he spoke, the other Immortals withdrew their consciousness pressure as well. However, none of the eight hundred people on the ground stood up. They remained there in silence.
"Little fellows, remember this. You may be