“You still have to go through it, of course,” the old man said. “The first trial doesn’t only verify if you can pass, but it will also force yourself to achieve the refined will. One-tenth of Heavenly Emperor Genbu’s willpower shouldn’t be your limit. Your goal should be even higher and farther to the point of surpassing Heavenly Emperor Genbu.”

Alex looked at the people lying on the ground around him. “What would happen if I were to fail the trial?”

“Don’t worry. If you fail, they won’t be harmed,” the old man said. “Instead, their willpower will be enhanced. Hence, some trialists will come for the second time after failing. That said, one only has two chances of going through the trial in a lifetime. So, you should cherish it. The higher your score, the more rewards you will obtain.”

Buzz!

At that moment, a pair of huge pupils opened up in the sky above the statue.

They were bloodshot.

Alex’s heart skipped a beat as he subconsciously looked at them.

The next second, his mind w