Chapter 3: The Holy Light Trial – Entering the Ancient Temple
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Beyond Dawnlight Village, sunlight filtered through the trees, casting flickering shadows across the dirt path. The fresh scent of earth and grass filled the air, but Adrian Li had no time to appreciate the scenery.
The hidden quest had begun—the Holy Light Trial was officially underway!
He knew better than anyone just how brutal this trial was. No player had ever completed it.
No ordinary player had ever even discovered this hidden class quest.
"No weapons. No attacks allowed."
This meant he had to clear the trial with nothing but his wits and endurance. What's more, he knew there would be enemies waiting along the way.
Enemies that he himself had designed.
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The Mysterious Ancient Temple
After half an hour of trekking through the forest, Adrian finally reached his destination.
The Ancient Temple, long abandoned, held the secret of the Holy Flame.
Its grand stone entrance stood partially open, covered in moss and vines. Faint inscriptions shimmered across the worn stone pillars, their holy aura barely lingering after centuries of decay.
The entire area radiated an eerie stillness.
He was just about to step inside when—
A low, guttural hiss echoed from within the temple's depths. Shadows flickered unnaturally.
"The Shadow Wraiths… they're here."
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No Weapons, No Combat – How to Overcome?
Shadow Wraiths were incorporeal beings, immune to physical attacks. Normally, players would need light-based magic or divine skills to drive them away.
But Adrian couldn't attack. He couldn't even wield a weapon.
"In my past life, players who reached this point were all wiped out by these creatures."
His mind raced. He had two options—
Force his way through and risk failure.
Find a way to repel them without fighting.
These creatures are from the Abyss… They fear light!
His fingers instinctively reached for his belt.
A torch.
A basic, almost useless starting item that no player ever used.
But in this trial? It was the perfect tool.
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Using Light to Banish Darkness
Striking the flint, he ignited the torch. The moment the flame roared to life, the wraiths shrieked in agony. Their twisted, shifting forms recoiled, writhing away from the light's glow.
It worked!
Not wasting a second, Adrian stepped forward, keeping the torch raised high. The Shadow Wraiths hissed and slithered away, unable to approach.
Step by step, he ascended the temple stairs, using nothing but the sheer presence of light to drive back the darkness.
But this was only the first challenge.
The true test awaited deeper inside.
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The Altar of the Holy Light – The True Trial
Beyond the temple's ruined corridors, Adrian entered a vast sacred hall.
At the center stood an ornate altar, and above it, a floating ember of divine light—a flickering Holy Flame.
This was his goal.
Quest Objective: Ignite the Holy Flame.
But he knew it wouldn't be that easy. No hidden class quest was ever that simple—especially not one he had personally designed.
Just as expected, a system prompt appeared before him:
——[The Holy Light Trial Begins]——
Trial Requirements: Endure the corruption of the Shadow Realm, purify your soul, and prove yourself worthy of the Holy Light.
Failure Conditions:
If you succumb to the darkness, you will fail and can never attempt this quest again.
"A mental test."
Adrian smirked. Unlike traditional combat trials, this one targeted a player's willpower. The Holy Light Summoner wasn't just any class—it required an unshakable spirit.
Only those who could endure the darkness could wield the light.
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The Shadow Realm's Corruption – A Test of the Soul!
The moment he stepped onto the altar,
The world went black.
Darkness surged in from all directions, enveloping him in an oppressive void.
Whispers slithered into his ears, clawing at his sanity.
"You will never succeed…"
"Give up. You are unworthy of the light."
"The future cannot be changed. The world will fall regardless…"
The voices grew louder, drilling into his mind. His vision blurred. His thoughts turned sluggish.
If this had been an ordinary player, they would have already collapsed—overwhelmed by the suffocating mental assault.
But Adrian?
His lips curled into a cold smile.
"The future? You dare talk to me about the future?"
"I am the one who has returned."
"This time, the future belongs to me."
BOOM!
A surge of white-hot energy erupted from within him, shredding the darkness apart.
An invisible force burned through the corruption, severing the whispers' influence.
"You think mere illusions can break me?"
His eyes snapped open, filled with unwavering determination.
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The Awakening of the Holy Light Summoner!
The last remnants of the darkness dissolved.
Adrian slowly extended his hand, reaching toward the floating ember of the Holy Flame.
The moment his fingers touched it—
A golden firestorm exploded outward, illuminating the entire temple!
——[Hidden Quest Completed!]——
You have withstood the Shadow Realm's corruption and ignited the Holy Flame.
——[You have obtained the Unique Class—"Holy Light Summoner"!]——
As the golden flames surged, power coursed through Adrian's veins. His entire body radiated with divine energy.
Holy Light surged within him, reborn anew.
He clenched his fists, feeling the raw power flowing through him.
This was it.
He had obtained the only class that could change everything.
Adrian lifted his gaze toward the horizon.
This time, he would carve his own destiny. This time, he would shatter the darkness with light!