After disparaging the former artifact spirit, the voice transmission seemed to have won back some ground, and its tone grew more relaxed. "Don't worry. Since they are rules already set by the Ninth-Tier Immortality Inquiry Tower, I, as the new artifact spirit, will naturally abide by them."
"As long as you reach the Saint Realm within one yuanhui, you will become the new master of the Nine Tribulations Immortal Inquiry Tower, and I will willingly acknowledge you as my master."
"Of course, this is not directed at you alone. Every chosen candidate will receive the same treatment. Even the final candidate, after his name appears on the Nine Tribulations Immortal Inquiry Tower, will be given one yuanhui. Once that yuanhui has passed, if he has not advanced to the Saint Realm, only then will you truly compete for the position of the Nine Tribulations Immortal Inquiry Tower's new master."
The voice transmission continued, "To be honest, this is truly a foolish rule. How could anyone possibly advance to the Saint Realm in a single yuanhui?!"
"But it is only one yuanhui, no matter how you look at it. It will not delay anything."
Qin Huaian smiled. "Thank you, Senior, for clearing up my doubts. This junior has one more question."
"What... are the benefits of becoming a candidate?"
The voice transmission answered without hesitation, "Of course there are benefits. Isn't it obvious? Becoming a candidate gives you a chance to obtain this peerless treasure. Is that not the greatest benefit?"
Qin Huaian gave an awkward laugh. "Senior, you said yourself that finding nine qualified candidates will take a very long time."
"What this junior means is, during this waiting period, what assistance can the Nine Tribulations Immortal Inquiry Tower provide to those candidates who have already been selected?"
"You mean