When they had braved the pool of lava earlier, Chen Zheng, the genius from the Zhenshan Sect, had also made it through. But his process was simply incomparable to that genius named Shi Changhe.
To be precise, Chen Zheng had been able to pass mostly because he had a good background and received abundant care from his elders. Only then had he made it through the pool of lava. If heaven, earth, and man had been any less favorable, he would not have succeeded.
But Shi Changhe was different. His strength was absolutely genuine. When crossing the pool of lava, he used clusters of bubbles that could instantly seal the lava beasts in place, leaving them unable to move.
Such a method left Yang Chen visibly astonished.
And just like that, Shi Changhe passed through the pool of lava with ease. Those lava beasts had not even managed to touch him once.
Thus, each of the Four Peaks' most outstanding geniuses had someone who crossed the pool of lava alone, allowing the Four Peaks to retain at least a little face when confronting the other factions.
Great Emperor Hua Wu had gained the most face, because Yang Chen was under his command. Moreover, Yang Chen's single-handed passage through the pool of lava represented the Northern Territory Sect's finest genius. When it came time to distribute the Trial Tower afterward, Yang Chen would have an even greater advantage.
An hour passed just like that.
Great Emperor Jinluo said slowly, "Congratulations to everyone who successfully crossed the pool of lava. Next, all factions that passed may remain and enter the second round. Those who did not remain should leave. Our Imperial Family cannot entertain you further, so I hope you understand!"
The factions that had failed to pass all sighed, their hearts