"Qili forgot to mention one thing. The first time you enter, there's a sword-testing mechanism... The higher your foundation, the higher the floor you'll be assigned, so you don't have to worry about running into anyone by chance. Of course, it isn't impossible for people of comparable strength to meet, but if two people are in the first, middle, and final trials, the middle trial absolutely won't let them enter. So there's no need to worry about someone chasing after you." Qingyang Qili seemed to have just remembered.
"Exactly. For example, if Junior Sister Sun advances from the trial ahead, Luo Han can only move one step forward after winning, with a trial between them. Since there's a gap in between, they won't run into each other right after entering. If they really do meet, it means the person who entered first failed and only their avatar remained inside." Lan Ran's explanation was naturally more detailed.
"I see. All right. I originally wanted my sworn brother to go first." Sun Hanxi smiled bitterly.
"Also, how does this Cloud-Participating Sword Pagoda determine what can and can't be taken? If I take too much, won't I be kicked out?" I asked with a smile.
"Don't worry. After you defeat the disciple's avatar on a floor, a list of selectable items will drop. Once you make your choice, a corresponding rune will appear and match the item marked on the previous floor. Only after the two imprints align will the rune mechanism disappear. So taking the item you selected won't cause any trouble. But if you take something you shouldn't, the item's rune will be triggered directly, and you'll be teleported out of the pagoda. That's why none of the disciples have had any problems since entering the pagoda." Lan Ran explained.
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