"I was about 20 meters down when I stopped moving. My outer body was frozen, but my small amount of soul force managed to delay the freezing of my insides. Using a mental technique, I tapped into my mental force and felt the energy's temperature…"
"The temperature of the energy was warm and soothing. It paled in comparison to the physical cold I felt, but it still helped me stay conscious, even in my frozen state. The river is filled with strong, raw energy, and with its warmth embracing my power core, the physical cold became bearable."
"The river doesn't just test one's capability, city chief," Vince said confidently. "It also tests one's persistence and mental strength."
Lord Damian's eyes narrowed. "What you did only delayed the freezing of your body. You said you stopped moving, so how did you reach the bottom of the river?"
"I let myself sink."
"Sink?"
"Yes. I controlled my body's buoyancy by managing the air in my lungs."
