"I believe you have all heard of my name, so I won't speak further. I am well aware of your objectives. The treasures I have gathered over tens of thousands of years throughout the Endless Sea are all in the palace complex behind me.
As long as you pass my assessment, my legacy and treasures will all be yours."
The Great Emperor's apparition paused, then said, "Amongst these, there are three complete Holy Artifacts, and even existences more precious than the Holy Artifacts..."
"The first trial requires each of you to take turns stepping forward onto the circle of light in front of the great hall to test your aptitude."
"Who will come first?"
Silence enveloped the surroundings.
None of the formidable warriors stepped forward first, one reason being the concern for potential dangers in the assessment, and also because the Three Emperors and others had not made any statements, so ordinary strongmen did not dare to come forth.
After a silence of a minute or two,
