It's no wonder people are so skeptical—the results of this challenge are indeed eye-watering.
They have all been through this and know that the first few trials of the Star Tower involve combat against Eighth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons of the same level as the challengers, ordinary Eighth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons that have not yet comprehended the Power of Laws. If they struggle so hard in the initial trials, it would be almost impossible to pass the final trial.
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Unaware of these concerns, Song Chi continued with his previously determined plan.
The second trial took him nearly four hours.
In the third trial, he faced three ordinary Third Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons, and it took him just over four hours to complete.
The fourth trial, with four ordinary Third Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons, took him more than five hours.
The fifth trial, against five Eight-Armed Snake Demons, took him almost six hours.