That was right. This time, the Lord of the Universe had given Chi Xue and Po Tian a choice. In other words, only they had the right to choose; everyone else could only abide by their decision. As Chi Xue had said, whether those people agreed or not would make no difference.
The cultivators who had spoken up and refused earlier looked grim. They had realized that the decision wasn't theirs to make. Knowing their fate would be placed in someone else's hands, their expressions darkened.
"Although the decision is yours, we also have the right not to join forces with you to trigger the final tribulation," someone else said coldly. As he spoke, he looked at Chi Xue and Po Tian. "Though you'll certainly break free of the Lord of the Universe's restraints if you choose to sacrifice us, what about your friends and family? Without our help, they'll have almost no chance of escaping the Lord of the Universe's restraints."
"Oh, is that so?" Po Tian replied. He couldn't help laughing. "It's true that joining forces with us to trigger the final tribulation would help our friends and family escape the Lord of the Universe's restraints. But wouldn't it benefit you as well?"
"Of course, you can refuse. But without us, do you have any chance of breaking free of the Lord of the Universe's restraints?" Po Tian said, a smile tugging at his lips. "After we make our choice, the Lord of the Universe will open a passage for us. Though it'll be a passage opened specifically for us, it'll still be an opportunity for you. Are you really willing to let it slip away?"
"That's right. Big Brother and the others said only a small number of people would be killed, while the rest could enjoy