“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 ha