Chapter 5278: Even Top Experts Are Only Allowed to Spectate

A box was floating above each of the five towers. 

Four of the towers and their respective boxes were golden, but the remaining one and its box were red. 

“Each of you may choose a tower to challenge. Ascend to the top and acquire the box, and you’ll be guaranteed to survive the upcoming ordeal,” the glowing woman said.

“What if we fail to obtain the box?” Liu Kuo asked.

“You’re asking the obvious. Those who fail will naturally die.”

Even though the glowing woman’s face was imperceptible, Chu Feng could still sense her directing a sharp glare in Liu Kuo’s direction. 

“Grasp this opportunity well. Be reminded that there’s a time limit. You’ll be deemed to have failed the trial if you aren’t able to reach the top of the tower by the time limit,” the glowing woman said.  

“Elder, why are there five towers here? Is there someone else here?” Liu Kuo asked.

“The four of you are the only ones here.”

“Then… what’s with that red tower?”

“Obtaining the golden box will save you, but obtaining the red box...