"Don't worry. The rules haven't been fully explained yet," Xu Yang reassured him.
Luo Zeping had only explained the selection method, not the rules for ascending the platform. A lower cultivation level did not mean there was no chance.
If it were merely a simple Dragon Ascension Platform, where whoever climbed up first passed, then Lu Wei, Jiang Xun, and the others would not have wanted to use this opportunity to kill him. In the sky, Luo Zeping spoke again, pointing at the Dragon Platform below. "The rules for ascending are simple. Aside from taking forbidden drugs, using secret arts that burn one's life force, or employing Spirit Treasures, any method is permitted. Whoever reaches the platform first passes.
"In short, apart from your own normal strength, nothing else may be used. Weapon quality may not exceed Supreme-Grade Spirit Weapons."
A cold smile appeared on his face. "In other words, if someone is ahead of you, you may strike them down from the platform. If someone is behind you and you fear they may overtake you, you may attack them as well.
"You may fight alone, or join hands with others. So long as you do not use forbidden drugs and the like, any means are allowed.
"Also, life and death are not considered in this round. If you fear death, withdraw early."
Though it was not a full-scale free-for-all, it was not far from one. Many people's expressions changed sharply, and they became cautious.
With life and death ignored, this round was extremely dangerous. Even without enmity, others might still attack you.
The crowd stirred, and many began considering withdrawal.
"You'd better withdraw. I can't help you. Powerful opponents have already set their sights on me." Leng Qiuyue's Voice Transmission rang in Xu Yang's ear.
Under rules like these,