Dimensional Keeper: All My Skills Are at Level 100 Chapter 1414 Three Main Trials!
Previously on Dimensional Keeper: All My Skills Are at Level 100...
After his motivating speech regarding the trial's prizes, Elder Roger pressed on with a firm and commanding tone, "Now we shall depart for the trial site."
Right as his statement concluded, a compact item suddenly materialized within his grasp. From afar, the disciples struggled to make out its exact nature. It appeared plain and modest, sized just right to nestle snugly in his palm, yet it released a subtle and deep energy that prompted many to unconsciously catch their breaths. Elder Roger provided no additional details before lightly flinging the item upward.
Whoosh!
The instant it departed his fingers, the item surged in size explosively, its shape extending and shifting while suspended in the sky. Within a mere moment, it had transformed into a gigantic star shuttle that overshadowed the entire expanse over the Thirty Third Hall.
Its enormous frame extended boundlessly across the heavens, leaving the disciples on the ground unable to glimpse the sky anymore, their view utterly overtaken by the immense shuttle looming overhead.
Shocked exclamations spread through the assembly as innumerable disciples gazed skyward in wonder, their pulses racing before the spectacle of such a magnificent relic.
"Do not resist," Elder Roger instructed steadily, his words projecting clearly over the expansive area.
No sooner had he spoken than a dazzling ray of light cascaded down from the star shuttle, wrapping around the multitude of disciples assembled beneath it. Before a single person could respond, the ray engulfed them all, and suddenly, their environment twisted into a haze. Reality warped as if bending in on itself, and gradually, every disciple faded from the main gathering point, transported straight into the shuttle's core.
Shortly after, the five elders vanished from their spots and joined the star shuttle as well. With a deep vibration echoing through the atmosphere, the massive vessel lifted gradually before speeding off from the Thirty Third Hall, abandoning only void in its wake.
Within the star shuttle, the atmosphere contrasted sharply with its daunting outer shell. The inside proved remarkably roomy, vastly exceeding what the exterior implied. The disciples now stood upon a broad deck, encircled by swirling luminous arrays and detailed engravings etched along the surfaces.
Clusters soon gathered as disciples started chatting with one another, their tones buzzing with thrill, intrigue, and uneasy eagerness.
The voyage toward the trial location was underway, carrying with it the destinies of myriad disciples that would soon unfold.
Max looked over at Carl and Laura prior to inquiring offhandedly, "How far is the trial site?"
"How far?" Laura echoed, then chuckled like she'd caught a funny remark. She gave a faint shake of her head, her gaze holding a wise glint. "You really are new to all this."
Carl interjected smoothly to clarify, "The trial site isn't even on this planet. The world hosting the Black Dragon Palace goes by Admus. The trials take place on a wholly separate planet named Cyrus."
Max's curiosity visibly spiked, prompting Carl to go on, his voice adopting a touch more gravity. "I can't say the precise motive for this setup, but rumors suggest Planet Cyrus has served as the Black Dragon Palace's trial ground for millennia. Legend claims a real Black Dragon perished there long ago. Truth or fiction, that's anyone's guess. Folks mostly dismiss it as folklore handed down over ages."
Laura dipped her head in concurrence, her face turning grave as she shared her insight. "And it's not solely for the trials. Word is, Cyrus ranks among the tightest-guarded planets ruled by the Black Dragon Clan. Security there outstrips Admus by far, since it houses endless inheritance methods, bloodline extracts, and timeless treasures."
She halted for a second before resuming, her pitch dropping a notch. "From the tales I've picked up, Planet Cyrus holds sacred status for the Black Dragon Clan. Regular folks never set foot on it, and even most disciples only approach during big occasions like this trial."
While Max absorbed their insights, a mounting thrill stirred inside him. Hosting the Thirty Six Hall Grand Trial on a place like that underscored its extraordinary nature. This wasn't some routine challenge. It drew from legacies, enigmas, and the core pillars of the Black Dragon Clan.
"Do you know what sorts of tests we'll face in this Grand Trial?" Max questioned next. He grasped that it'd be tough, yet details beyond that remained shrouded for him.
Carl and Laura both gave synchronized nods, evidently well-versed in the lineup.
Carl began, delivering the rundown with poise and detail. "It's hardly classified info. The Thirty Six Halls Grand Trial's format has stayed largely consistent for ages. Expect three trials altogether, each probing a unique facet of a disciple. The opening one goes by the Trial of Heart. Its aim stays straightforward yet ruthless. It weeds out anyone with shaky basics, be it in willpower, bravery, or determination. Plenty of disciples flop here without grasping the cause."
He stopped short before proceeding. "The core trial follows, and that's where top performances yield the biggest gains. Dubbed the Path to Eternal Flames, it gauges not just power but insight, stamina, and flexibility too. A disciple excelling here grabs hold of priceless assets and prospects."
Carl's look intensified a bit as he brought up the concluding trial. "The closing one stands as the toughest overall. Known as the Hundred Battles Trial, it drives a disciple to their utmost through nonstop clashes. Scarcely anyone truly excels in it, and those who manage tend to be freaks among freaks."
Laura chimed in gently from nearby, her stare intent like she envisioned the ordeals already. "Yet for folks like us, and particularly you, the Path to Eternal Flames matters most. That's the heart of the prize."
She eyed Max pointedly and pressed on, "This trial unlocks the prime inheritance techniques from the Black Dragon Clan. Excel there, and you'll unlock arts that everyday disciples merely fantasize about. That's the reason it draws such fierce focus, surpassing even the Hundred Battles Trial."
As Max took in their breakdowns, his grasp sharpened. These weren't mere power checks. They formed precise sieves to divide the average from the elite. And of them, the Path to Eternal Flames along with the Hundred Battles Trial emerged as the key arenas where fates could shift dramatically.