"The purpose of having you undergo Tribulation Crossing in two batches is to make the Supreme Heavenly Lord believe a serious problem has arisen within our ranks."
"That many who have perfected their Daos are trying to break free of our influence and regain absolute freedom."
"During this process, you will not have our protection. We may even attack and interfere with you to some extent."
"But it will not be fatal, though it will be a tremendous spectacle."
"Whether you break through in the end will depend on you."
"That is the price of receiving your chance to make the attempt ahead of time."
"Now I'll ask you once more. Does anyone regret this?"
"If you do, you can withdraw immediately."
The invisible calamity had blinded countless people with the prospect of gain, and even these experts who had perfected their Dao through its dissemination were no exception.
Faced with the bait Li Qing and the others had dangled, they had all but ignored the potential risks.
Seeing that no one withdrew, Li Qing's projection nodded slightly. "Good."
"Since none of you are backing down, the fifty defectors will attempt their breakthroughs two breaths after dawn tomorrow in the Ultimate Universe."
"The hundred defectors scattered across Primordial Chaos will attempt theirs four breaths after dawn tomorrow."
Excitement shone in every candidate's eyes.
Li Qing spoke again. "Your resolve has shown your loyalty."
"The Seven Supremes and the wielders of the Infinite Mechanism will give you a chance to start over."
"You may leave behind an avatar at the Dao level. The Seven Supremes and the wielders of the Infinite Mechanism will protect it."
"If your Tribulation Crossing fails, your avatar can be preserved through the calamity, untouched by the fallout from the impact on Primordial Chaos."
"You will still