As time passed, a crisp crack rang out.
"Bang-----------------"
The illusory white barrier enveloping everyone gradually developed tiny cracks. They spread wider and wider until it could no longer function and shattered completely.
"Congratulations. You have passed this trial."
As the barrier shattered, a familiar voice carrying an immense sense of reassurance reached everyone's ears.
Ahead, where there had originally been no one, two figures familiar to everyone present slowly appeared. One was dark yellow, while the other was purple-black.
They were none other than Mo Li and Rimuru, the two who had set this trial for them!
Rimuru stayed close behind Mo Li. At this moment, Mo Li wore a brown retro-style robe, its hem adorned with dark golden dragon scales. He gave off an understated yet noble air.
Upon seeing the two of them, Benimaru ignored his exhausted body and immediately dropped to one knee. Both his posture and etiquette were beyond reproach.
"Lord Emperor! Lord Rimuru!"
Diablo followed close behind.
Not to be outdone, Diablo elegantly and calmly performed a kneeling salute toward Rimuru and Mo Li.
"Lord Rimuru!... Lord Emperor!"
With Benimaru and Diablo taking the lead, everyone else followed suit and saluted Mo Li and Rimuru.
"Greetings, Lord Emperor! Lord Rimuru!"
"Greetings, Lord Emperor! Lord Rimuru!"
"Greetings, Lord Emperor! Lord Rimuru!"
Looking at the people kneeling before him, Mo Li nodded helplessly. This was not the first time. Since he could not correct them, he might as well let them do as they pleased.
"Rise."
Mo Li waved his right hand behind his back lightly at the crowd, and an invisible force lifted them all from the ground.
Moreover, after lifting them up, that force entered each of their bodies.
The energy they had expended during the trial to break the immortal art barrier