Lei Chen was no stranger to trials, but the sect's Labyrinth of Shadows was unlike anything he had faced before. Inside the labyrinth, illusions twisted reality, making it impossible to tell friend from foe. Spiritual traps lay hidden around every corner, designed to confuse the mind and sap a cultivator's strength.
The first trial tested his ability to navigate through the labyrinth without succumbing to the illusions. Lei Chen knew he had to stay focused—his War God's techniques gave him clarity of mind, and his Essence Fusion ability allowed him to stabilize his qi in the face of chaotic energy.
But there was more than just illusions to contend with. Wu Jian, a core disciple of the sect, had made no secret of his disdain for Lei Chen. He viewed Lei Chen's rise as a threat to his own position, and he wasn't above sabotaging his rival's chances.
"You're not worthy of entering the Scarlet Moon Realm," Wu Jian sneered, his voice echoing through the labyrinth. "I'll show you what true strength is."
The two clashed inside the twisting corridors of the labyrinth, their techniques lighting up the darkness. Wu Jian's sword strikes were precise and lethal, but Lei Chen's mastery of his essence allowed him to parry and counter with swift, powerful blows.
"You'll have to do better than that, Wu Jian," Lei Chen said, his voice calm as he unleashed a devastating strike that shattered one of Wu Jian's illusions.
By the time Lei Chen emerged from the labyrinth, bruised but victorious, it was clear—he was ready to face whatever the Scarlet Moon Realm would throw at him.