Chapter 533: Test of Will
Jack struggled to find his breath. Across from him, the automaton waited. “Are you ready to proceed?” it asked.
“Wait!” Jack said. “You called my test result Eternal. What does that mean?”
“It is the highest possible classification. Congratulations!”
“When was the last time someone got that result?”
“I cannot divulge that.”
“...Fine.” Jack stood up, his regeneration already working wonders for his stamina. The hall, though small, seemed to have infinite ambient Dao. His perception caught it streaming in from the corners. “Before this test began, you said there were some things you couldn’t reveal unless I got the appropriate results.”
“That’s right.”
“Then tell me now. Who built this place? Was it the Old Gods depicted in the statues outside?”
The robot hesitated for a moment. “I do not understand the question,” it finally said. “The Hall of Trials was constructed by our Gods. They are the ones depicted outside. However, while they have certainly existed for a long time, calling them old is unsuitable.”