After winning the first test, Lin Xiao didn't have time to celebrate. He knew that defeating Lin Fang was just the beginning, and the clan wouldn't stop there.
"Lin Xiao, prepare. There's another test waiting for you." The elder said, looking at him with a mysterious look.
Lin Xiao raised his eyebrows. "Another test?"
"Yes." The elder pointed his hand towards the center of the arena, where an ancient stone gate suddenly appeared, glowing with mysterious inscriptions.
"This is the gate of true power. Anyone who seeks to reach a higher level in martial arts must pass through it."
Lin Xiao looked at the gate in astonishment. He had heard about it before, but it was only open to rare talents.
"Are you ready to test your spirit and inner strength?"
Lin Xiao didn't hesitate. "Of course."
He walked towards the gate, and as soon as he touched its aura, he felt a strong attraction pulling him inside. Suddenly, his body disappeared into the light, amidst everyone's gaze.
Inside the Gate of True Power
Lin Xiao found himself in a mysterious world, filled with black fog and turbulent energy. The air was filled with a dark aura, as if something evil was lurking in the shadows.
"Strange place…" he muttered as he walked cautiously.
Suddenly, a voice came out of nowhere.
"You're weak… You don't deserve strength…"
Lin Xiao quickly turned around, but found no one. Then, moving images of his past appeared before him—the moments of his defeat, the mockery of others, his own feelings of weakness.
"These are just illusions…" He tried to ignore them, but the images grew stronger, as if they wanted to break his will.
Then, a dark shadow appeared before him that looked exactly like him, but was filled with negative energy.
"I am the reflection of your weakness. Run away, you will never defeat me."
Lin Xiao smiled mockingly. "If it's me, you know that I never run away!"
Then, he rushed towards his shadow, igniting his entire internal energy…