The brilliant flash of white light engulfed him, whisking him away from his familiar surroundings to an unknown realm.
When the blinding light receded, Wu Chen found himself on the cool, uneven ground of a mysterious forest
Moments later, a different voice stirred within him, distinct and intimate, almost as if it was a subconscious whisper.
If it weren't for the faintly glowing, translucent screen floating before him, he would have assumed he was merely conversing with himself.
[ TRIAL INITIATED ]
The words resonated sharply in his mind, vivid and compelling, while radiant lights flickered and swirled on the screen.
Suddenly, a mechanical hum resonated through the air, as a system came to life with a series of notifications.
[ POWER GENERATING.... ]
[ POWER GENERATED ]
[ POWER TYPE: SUPREME INTELLIGENCE ]
[ POWER RANK: GODLY ]
"Wow.."
This Screen This Voice is it The Reward i get after passing the Trial?.
It seems like This is The Last Phase of the Trial.
And after Passing The first test I am giving this power Like a system of sort.
Wu Chen was Relieved it would have been bad if after the pain, That Compatibility test, the memories and all the things he faced in the first trial he didn't receive anything.
But it seems The voice is Very Considerate
And Speaking of the Voice Wu Chen wondered what being is That?, how is it So powerful?.
And it seems Like the Voice called That Place The Trinity Palace.
A thousand questions burned in his mind. What ancient being had created this system? What power could craft something that peered into a man's very soul? And why call the place "Trinity Palace"?.
The name alone suggested layers of meaning - three parts, three powers, three... something.
But It's likely since he knows the name he can get some information about the place, if the information exists.
He felt very Curious to know more about it, but he knows they is nothing he can do now, than to Try to Pass the Test.
Wu Chen Then Remembered something His fingers instinctively reached for his pocket, only to find emptiness.
The Ring....its Gone.
A realization struck - the artifact had been nothing more than a key. A means to open the door to this... whatever... It was. The Voice, the Trinity Palace, this strange system - all connected in ways he couldn't yet comprehend.
Was the Voice like (The Lord of the Ring) or something?.
Anyways Wu Chen Then Remembered his in a Middle of A trial and He decided to stand Up and observe His Surrounding.
As he pushed himself upright, confusion swirled within him. He took a moment to absorb his surroundings.
Towering trees loomed overhead, their twisted branches resembling the gnarled fingers of ancient sentinels guarding forgotten secrets.
The underbrush rustled with life, whispering hints of the creatures hidden among the vibrant foliage.
A symphony of rustling leaves and distant animal calls enveloped him, filling the air with a wild, untamed energy.
It struck him, He was deep within a forest, a realm likely untouched by civilization, markedly different from the "No Return Forest" he had encountered previously.
Overwhelmed by the stark contrasts in his surroundings, Wu Chen grapples with his disorientation by posing vital questions and searching for answers.
The Reward he has just seen has mentioned power generating and he can be quite certain he saw a transparent screen.
He tried recalling The information, and as he focused his will, the translucent screen flickered to life once more in his mind, mirroring the display he had seen earlier.
{STATUS}
[ CREATURE: HUMAN ]
[ POWER TYPE: SUPREME INTELLIGENCE ]
[ POWER RANK: GODLY ]
[ ENERGY LEVEL: MORTAL 1 LOW TIER ]
His emotions swirled as he gazed at the screen, Then he fell into deep Thought.
He had never encountered anything like it before nor had he heard of any existence resembling this.
This display showcasing the essence of his being and capabilities.
It felt like a portal to a new beginning, a new future steeped in the promise of power.
However, while some aspects of the screen resonated with him, others left him in the dark.
The terms "supreme intelligence" were foreign to him. He understood the designation of "human,".
The term "ENERGY," however, sparked immediate recognition.
Before arriving in this mysterious realm, he had well understood the concept of energy.
The lifeblood of power in this world.
In this universe, energy dictated everything. Authority, prestige, and social standing hinged upon it.
His jaw tightened as memories surfaced—watching from alleyways as nobles demonstrated their divine energies, the way cultivators could shatter stone with bare fists.
There were two primary types of energy: DEMONIC and DIVINE. Both were sources of power, but their natures were fundamentally different.
Divine Energy bestowed enhanced intelligence, wisdom, and strength.
while Demonic Energy offered sheer physical power, often amplifying strength to levels that could double or triple its divine counterpart.
This meant that in terms of raw might, Demonic Energy outshone Divine Energy, but the latter outclassed the former in abilities and techniques.
Wu Chen understood that humans and numerous other races primarily harnessed Divine Energy, while Demonic Energy pulsed through a vast assortment of creatures.
Beyond that, energy had its own hierarchy, applicable to both divine and demonic forms.
The tiers were Mortal Level 1 through 9, subdivided into Low Tier, Mid Tier, and Top Tier.
Those newly initiating into a Mortal Level without much experience and power were classified as Low Tier, while individuals possessing proficiency were termed Mid Tier, and the veterans were acknowledged as Top Tier.
Legends suggested that Mortal was just one realm, hinting at more powerful realms existing beyond, but such tales remained unproven myths.
The kind that no one had experienced to confirm.
The path of scaling energy is very difficult, yet the rewards appeared to be tremendous.
Given you will have authority, prestige and Wealth.
Most of the people and some nobles who treated him poorly are because they have certain level of energy
And they became arrogant thinking only their Lives matters and others without power are nothing.
So although Given his comprehension of this complex system, Wu Chen couldn't shake his surprise at experiencing the voice in his mind and the apparition of the transparent screen.
Because He had never heard of something like it
Wu Chen's stomach churned. To be labeled "godly" yet remain at Mortal 1 Low Tier...it made no sense. Was this some cosmic joke? A test within a test?
His nails bit into his palms.
No.
The Trinity Palace didn't deal in mockery. There had to be meaning here—a truth hidden between the lines. Maybe it should be that"godly" described his potential while "mortal" reflected his current state...
A cold realization settled over him.
This wasn't just a status screen.
It was a challenge.