Everyone nodded.
Lin Yu then continued walking forward and soon arrived at the fourth floor.
This place also features single rooms and a completely different architectural style, yet it's remarkably modern.
"This is the fifth level, which is also our first test. Only those who pass this test will be considered successful in the first stage. We can only stay on the fifth level for about ten years. After ten years, we will automatically exit and return to our hometowns. This test is to assess your courage and wisdom. Only those who pass the fifth level will be considered successful," Lin Yu continued.
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Lin Yu's words put them under a bit of pressure, but this pressure was fleeting and did not affect them.
"Next, I will lead you through the challenges until we reach the sixth level. This is an extremely difficult level, as the difficulty will increase as you progress. If even one person manages to pass it, then you will truly become a member of hell!"
As soon as Lin Yu finished speaking, a murmur of discussion arose from the surrounding area.
"Are we really going to do this?"
"We've been in hell for too long. I don't want to leave here, I don't want to go back to our old lives."
"I don't want to leave here, I don't want to go back to my dilapidated old home, and I especially don't want to go back to that house."
"Inspector Lin is right. If we can successfully pass the fifth level, then we will truly become members of hell, and our lives here will become much more fulfilling and happy."
The crowd's voices were filled with longing.
"Don't rush. The fifth and sixth levels are different; they are one-time events, and you can only stay there for a year. So, within this year, no matter who you are or how strong you are, you can only rely on your own efforts. Otherwise, you won't pass this level. Therefore, I advise you to seize the time to cultivate." Lin Yu said with a smile, "Don't forget, this hell is controlled by magic. Although your cultivation is much stronger than that of martial artists in the real world, your realm is still limited to the level of a martial artist. As long as your realm doesn't reach the Martial Grandmaster level, you will forever remain a Martial Apprentice."
"The realms above Warrior and Martial King are limitless, not only for you, but also for me now. Your current strength is not bad, but if you encounter someone of a higher realm, you will still die!" Lin Yu said seriously. "I don't want to see a bunch of trash killed on the sixth level. I want people who can defeat the Hell Messenger, not a bunch of useless people who get killed. If you don't have confidence, you don't have to participate in the Hell Trial."
Upon hearing Lin Yu's words, many people lowered their heads, their faces showing a sense of dejection.
They knew very well that they lacked confidence, but they were unwilling to give up the trial. After all, the Hell Trial was the greatest treasure in Hell, a treasure that many people would do anything to obtain. If they missed this opportunity, it would be even more difficult to obtain the Hell Trial. Therefore, they had to seize this chance.
"We will definitely do our best!"
"We won't lose!"
Listening to the voices of the people around him, Lin Yu nodded in satisfaction. At this moment, a question suddenly came to his mind.
"Do you know how I got into hell?" Lin Yu asked.
Everyone shook their heads, looking bewildered.
They had no idea how Lin Yu had entered this place, so they didn't know why Lin Yu had chosen them as the first batch of Hell Messengers.
Seeing everyone's reaction, Lin Yu nodded and explained, "I entered Hell through a special method: I placed my soul into a storage ring, then set it aside in a certain location in Hell, and then used my own power to retrieve it."
"You can do something so simple? Your soul is truly extraordinary!" someone exclaimed.
"That's for sure!" Lin Yu said calmly.
Everyone nodded, not dwelling on the topic any further.
"Next, I need you to choose a place to challenge yourselves. You can challenge wherever you like. I will observe and guide your attacks while you challenge, but if your strength is insufficient, I will not help you. I will also give you a period of assessment. If anyone fails during this assessment, that person will be eliminated. If two people work together to defeat the other enemy, they will be kept in the eighth level of hell and become messengers of this hell," Lin Yu said. "Of course, you can refuse, but don't take any chances, because everything I say is the truth."
"Alright, let's go." Lin Yu said, and took the lead towards the sixth floor.
The group exchanged glances and then followed Lin Yu.
The sixth floor wasn't very large; it was empty except for a narrow passageway.
"You can challenge them yourselves," Lin Yu instructed the people behind him.
As soon as Lin Yu finished speaking, many people rushed to their chosen spots and began to take on the challenge.
These people are the gatekeepers and guardians of the fifth floor, so they have an extremely strong sense of teamwork.
During their time on the fifth floor, they had become familiar with each other, and their teamwork became increasingly seamless.
Lin Yu stood not far away, watching quietly, waiting for their duel.
Moments later, a battle finally began.
Boom!
The wall in front of Lin Yu collapsed instantly, and a figure flew out from the collapsed wall, holding a huge spear, and charged towards Lin Yu.
Seeing the man rushing over, Lin Yu didn't hesitate and struck out with his palm.
"Bang!"
The two fists collided.
Lin Yu felt a sharp pain in his fist, and the person opposite him was also knocked back, spitting out blood.
The opponent's strength is quite good; they actually possess the strength of a Martial Venerable, and at the peak of that Martial Venerable realm.
However, Lin Yu's strength far surpassed his opponent's; in his presence, he was utterly vulnerable.
"You're so strong, I've lost." The man opposite him wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and slowly spat out a mouthful of blood.
He was a smart man and naturally knew that the gap between him and Lin Yu was too great, so he dared not make any rash moves.
"Very well, since you've admitted defeat, then we can proceed to the next round."
Lin Yu said calmly.
"Hmm." The other person nodded and turned to walk towards a stone door at the back.
Lin Yu stood still without moving.
This stone gate is the gateway to the sixth level of hell.