Bang!
A loud sound boomed out from atop the large platform, followed by a pained cry as the disciple who was fighting against the golem flew off the platform and collided against the wall of the room. He tumbled to the ground and remained motionless, while other disciples rushed up to give him aid.
"Like I said,'' the disciples who had revealed the nature of the trial to John and his group spoke up again. "This trial is hard as hell to pass. Most end up like him."
"Most huh?" John mused. "Does that mean some have passed this trial?"
"Sure, some have, but not many. The only ones who have been able to pass are the most talented youths of our sect. This trial tests combat prowess more than it does absolute power," the disciple replied.
"Can we only take it solo?" Adam suddenly spoke up, as he had noticed the youth on the platform was alone. If he had to take a combat trial alone, he was most likely destined to stop here.