Great Emperor Pingshan said impatiently, "I say, Jin Luo, can you stop beating around the bush? Whatever it is, just spit it out in one breath. Stop dragging your feet and making everyone sick of it!"
Hearing this, Jin Luo's expression turned awkward. He had originally wanted to build some suspense and stir up the atmosphere, but who would have thought that Great Emperor Pingshan's single sentence would leave him riding a tiger with no way to dismount.
In the end, he did not intend to provoke Great Emperor Pingshan and merely said, "Hehe, Brother Pingshan, don't be anxious. Our imperial family has rules—though they cannot exactly be called conditions. The Trial Tower of the Creation Divine Tree is precious, after all. Not just anyone can attempt it. Those who wish to enter must first pass the basic assessment established by our imperial family."
"A basic assessment?" The people from the various forces all narrowed their eyes. They knew Great Emperor Jinluo harbored no good intentions, yet they remained curious to hear more.
"What exactly is this assessment?" Great Emperor Pingshan asked gruffly.
With Great Emperor Pingshan present, Great Emperor Jinluo did not dare keep anyone in suspense any longer. He explained plainly, "Ahem... To put it simply, since this Trial Tower is meant for the geniuses of the great forces, only genius martial artists from those forces whose cultivation age is below eighty may participate in this assessment. It would not be convenient to explain the specific process. You will see it shortly. Only those who pass the assessment may lead their own forces into the Trial Assembly!"
"And if they fail to pass?" Some forces lacked confidence.
"If they fail, then they can only pack up their bedding and leave," Jin Luo said with a chuckle.
At this,