The crowd in the arena fell silent as Elder Darius Armist stood at the center, his imposing figure casting a long shadow. His aura alone commanded respect, and the audience watched in anticipation as he prepared to speak.
"Today marks the beginning of the inner disciple test," Darius's voice boomed across the arena, clear and authoritative.
"The top ten outer disciples will have the chance to prove themselves worthy of becoming inner disciples. This is not merely a test of strength but one of your future potential."
The elder gestured toward the middle of the arena, where a large, solid testing stone stood. Its surface gleamed under the sunlight, a testament to its resilience.
"This stone," Darius continued, "is capable of withstanding attacks from a three-star warrior mage. Your task is simple—make a crack on it. If you succeed, you will be promoted to an inner disciple."
