From the chatter around they hear that if you pass 3 challenges you will be able to enter the ancient ruins. If you fail all three challenges, you will be kicked out of the trial. The challenges are designed to test the cultivators' strength, intelligence, and character. Some challenges may be physical battles, while others may be riddles or puzzles. The cultivators must also be careful not to succumb to temptation or make poor decisions, as these will also count against them. The ancient runes are said to hold great power and knowledge, and it is rumoured that even reaching the final challenge will grant the cultivators a glimpse of the secrets hidden within. It is not known what the final challenge entails, but it is said to be extremely difficult and only the strongest cultivators will be able to overcome it.
Thale listens to the chatter and learns that the first challenge is a test of strength, the second is a test of speed and agility, and the third is a test of wits and strategy. He also learns that the stakes are high and that the rewards for passing the challenges are great, including access to ancient knowledge and resources that can greatly benefit one's cultivation journey.
As Thale and the other cultivators approach the first challenge, they see that it is a giant boulder that they must lift and place on a pedestal. Thale prepares himself mentally and focuses his Qi on his muscles, determined to pass this first challenge and move on to the next.
As the competition begins, Thale watches as the other cultivators' strain and struggle to lift the boulder, using every ounce of strength they have. Thale takes his turn, and with a surge of Qi, he easily lifts the boulder and places it on the pedestal, surprising everyone with his strength.
Thale is thrilled to have passed the first challenge and moves on to the second, which is a race through an obstacle course. Thale focuses his Qi on his legs and propels himself forward, easily outpacing the other cultivators and finishing the course with ease.
The final challenge is a test of wits and strategy, and Thale uses all his knowledge and cunning to outmaneuver his opponents and emerge victorious. As the competition ends, Thale is thrilled to have passed all three challenges and earned the right to enter the ancient runes and learn their secrets.
Thale is one of the people who passed the challenge. He is starting to get a reputation for being very strong. He starts to attract attention from the other cultivators, some of them are impressed by his strength and want to become friends, while others are jealous and resentful of his success.
Thale is happy to have made it through the challenge, but he can't shake off the guilt he feels for the people who didn't make it. He knows that the path of cultivation is full of dangers and hardships and that not everyone is able to survive.
Despite this, Thale remains determined to continue on his journey and become stronger. He knows that the only way to protect the people he cares about is to become powerful enough to defend them.
As he continues to progress through the trials, Thale becomes more and more skilled in the cultivation of Qi. He starts to understand the true power of his cultivation technique, and he becomes more confident in his ability to protect those around him.
Thale knows that he will face greater challenges. But he is ready for it, and he knows that with hard work and determination, he will be able to overcome any obstacle that comes his way.
Thale and the group of cultivators he saved are from the Cloudmist sect. They are excited to have made it through the first challenge and are eager to see what the next challenge will bring. Thale, still not fully recovered from his injuries, struggles to keep up with the group but is determined to see this through to the end. They continue on, cautiously making their way through the dangerous jungle, keeping an eye out for any other sects or dangers that may lurk in the shadows.