The axe followed John into the next trial as well, comforting him greatly. With his scythe destroyed, it was his best hope of passing the trials ahead of him. While the sword he had was powerful, he didn't have any good comprehensions or insights towards it, unlike the axe.
"It seems that although this Divine trial is sure death to those below that talent level, its also a great boon as well. I have obtained an amazing weapon, and incredible Dao insights."
John looked before him after the light faded, revealing him to be in a completely new area. John once again found himself standing in the void, however, this void was not an endless expanse of white like before, but instead an endless expanse of darkness. Countless stars shimmered in the far distance, providing light within the void, making it not completely pitch black.