“How can this be?! We’re in the Sage King trial by fire! The martial stage hasn't been activated yet! How can someone die here?!”

“In the past, if you were eliminated, didn’t you get transported out?! How could someone die like this?!”

Terrified cries of disbelief rang out. 

“I’m not participating in this Sage King Convention!”

BOOM!

One person turned back and ran down the stairs, only to run into an invisible wall. He then exploded along with his weapon, transforming into blood mist.

In that instant, countless experts on the stairs and those watching were appalled. Why was this Sage King Convention different from all past Sage King Conventions?

Moreover, it wasn’t just the human race’s side that encountered this problem. The other paths had similar issues. Casualties were appearing amongst the wea...