After taking the talisman, Ning turned to stare at the gorge before him. He was the only person present within it.
"So I was separated from senior apprentice-sister Yu Wei and eldest apprentice-brother Sloppy, just like that. It makes sense. The Grand Xia Emperor won't let us so easily join forces. In addition, per the rules, the more talismans you acquire, the better a chance you would have of passing this trial. If I don't kill others, others will still try to kill me. In this trial… I will have to kill!" Ning made up his mind on what to do, but suddenly, his ears twitched.
Rumble…
A faint ripple of power swept out.
