"Don't worry. He hasn't finished explaining the rules," Xu Yang reassured them.
Luo Zeping had only explained the selection method, not the rules for ascending the platform. A lower cultivation level did not mean they had no chance.
If this were simply a matter of climbing the Dragon Platform, with whoever reached it first passing, Lu Wei, Jiang Xun, and the others would not have hoped to seize this opportunity to kill him. High 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 your life force, or using Spirit Treasures, you may employ any means you like. Whoever reaches the platform first passes.
"In short, you cannot use anything beyond your normal strength, and your weapon can be no higher than a Supreme-Grade Spirit Weapon."
An icy smile appeared on his face. "In other words, if someone is ahead of you, you may knock them off the platform. If someone is behind you and you fear they will overtake you, you may attack them as well.
"You may fight alone or join forces with others. As long as you don't use forbidden drugs or the like, any means are permitted.
"Furthermore, life and death are your own concern in this trial. If you fear death, withdraw now."
Although this was not an outright free-for-all, it came close. Many faces changed dramatically, and everyone grew wary.
With no restrictions on killing, this trial would be extremely dangerous. Even people with no grudge against them might attack.
A commotion swept through the crowd, and many began considering withdrawal.
"You'd better withdraw. I can't help you. A powerful opponent already has his eye on me." Leng Qiuyue's transmitted voice sounded beside Xu Yang's