At her words, Ailin put on a pained expression. "Then I'll answer your question about memories first."
"You're right about that." Her emerald eyes flickered faintly.
"The God-Chosen Trial forcibly alters memories related to the trial, making them conform more closely to public opinion outside."
"The trial participants will think they really experienced something similar to what they expected, and will instinctively ignore anything that doesn't add up."
She paused. "Only after advancing to Tier 6 can they escape those false memories."
Chen Xi pondered this, then picked up where she left off. "And Tier 6 Transcendents will realize you're saving the world and choose to keep the secret."
The whole process was seamless.
No wonder the outside world knew nothing about the truth of the God-Chosen Trial.
"Besides, if someone insists on trying to undermine the God-Chosen Trial, I'll take the initiative and erase all their memories related to it."
Ailin's tone remained gentle as she said this, but her words carried considerable weight to the two of them.
"Would you alter our memories too?"
Although she already had a good idea of the answer, Chen Xi couldn't help asking.
Ailin chuckled. "No. You're beings of the same standing as me. I have no right to interfere with your will."
"Of course, the domain's own mechanisms will restrict what you can say. You can discuss trial-related matters with Transcendents who know the truth, like those at Tier 6, but you won't be able to disclose anything at other times."
After getting a general answer, Lin Yue asked another question. "Then how are the rankings announced to the outside world? I heard there are rewards, too."
Ailin replied, "The rankings are naturally determined by the order in which participants in the same batch pass the trial."
"As for the rewards..."