Upon reaching the second floating island, Ling Chen felt as if his strength had been placed under a seal, completely suppressed. Before him lay a nine-tiered stone staircase leading to the third level. He didn't hesitate, stepping onto it immediately. With each step, the pressure on his body doubled, but for someone possessing the Desolate Ancient Body, this meant nothing; he traversed it as if walking on flat ground.
When he reached the third floating island, his strength returned to normal. Ye Chen was standing there, looking around with a blank expression, unsure of how to proceed. Ling Chen scanned the area as well, but it was completely empty—there was nothing in sight that could be used for a trial or a competition.
"What's going on? Why are both of them just standing there on the third level?"
"There's nothing here; how are they supposed to compete?"
"Don't tell me they're supposed to fight it out and whoever wins, wins?"
Chapter 87