352: Chapter 352 The Test

Yun Chenfei stood where he was, his fists clenched tightly, his gaze as unwavering as a burning flame.

He held his head high and chest out, declaring loudly, "No matter what hardships or severe trials await us, I will not fear them; I will fight with all my might!"

Just then, that cold and stiff mechanical voice rang out once more.

"Very good. Courage is certainly worth commending. Now, let you begin to face the first trial—the Heart Fire Trial."

"In this trial, you must face directly the things hidden deep within your hearts that you fear the most. If your minds cannot withstand this immense pressure and collapse, then you will be judged as having failed the trial."

As the voice finished speaking, the scenery around them changed drastically in an instant.

The originally peaceful and harmonious environment vanished without a trace in the blink of an eye, replaced by a gloomy, terrifying, and hair-raising scene.

In this eerie space, powerful enemies that had defeated him countless times suddenly appeared before Yun Chenfei.

These enemies had ferocious countenances, their mouths emitting bursts of wild laughter as they closed in on him step by step.

Facing such a horrifying sight, Yun Chenfei did not show the slightest panic. He took a deep breath and then slowly closed his eyes.

At this very moment, the various hardships he had endured and the persistent efforts he had made throughout his journey flashed through his mind.

Those past setbacks and failures did not discourage him; instead, they became the source of motivation that spurred him to forge ahead.

Finally, when those wicked and vicious enemies pounced on him with bared fangs and brandished claws, Yun Chenfei suddenly opened his eyes.

In an instant, an unprecedented, resolute light bloomed in his eyes, as if endless power were continuously surging from within his body.

Immediately after, he leaped forward without hesitation, actively charging toward the pack of wolves and tigers.

At the same time, Baize, who had been by Yun Chenfei's side, did not stand idly by.

She quickly unleashed her powerful spiritual energy, which transformed into rays of dazzling light as she fought side-by-side with Yun Chenfei.

Although the number of enemies kept increasing, the tacit cooperation between the two of them was seamless.

Whether attacking or defending, they could understand each other implicitly, allowing them to maintain an upper hand in this intense battle without taking a single step back.

Gradually, the light on the phantom enemies born from the heart began to dim, and their originally clear figures became increasingly blurry and illusory.

It was as if these enemies had lost the source of power that sustained their existence, slowly fading until they finally disappeared completely.

As the last enemy dissipated into the air like smoke, the surroundings fell into a brief silence.

However, not long after, that hair-raising mechanical voice returned without warning.

"Hmph, you have barely passed the first trial. Next, the second, even more arduous trial awaits you—the Dream Realm! In that place, reality and illusion are intertwined, making it difficult for people to distinguish what is true and what is false."

"Even the slightest carelessness will cause you to sink into it, never to awaken from that endless nightmare."

These cold words, devoid of any emotional color, struck Yun Chenfei and Baize's hearts like a heavy hammer.

But after glancing at each other, the two of them walked straight toward the next trial without hesitation, their steps firm.

The moment their feet stepped into the Dream Realm, the surrounding scenery changed drastically in an instant, as if it had been suddenly stirred by an invisible hand.

Yun Chenfei found himself suddenly placed in a beautiful garden, filled with blooming flowers and vibrant colors.

Looking around, all kinds of delicate and fresh flowers were blooming in competition, emitting refreshing fragrances; in the distance stood a magnificent and resplendent palace, shimmering with dazzling light under the sun.

However, what made him feel somewhat uneasy was that his good friend Baize, who had been by his side, was nowhere to be found, having vanished without a trace.

Just as Yun Chenfei was filled with doubt, a sweet, gentle-as-water voice suddenly rang out slowly: "Xiao Yunzi, you've finally come. I've been waiting here for you for such a long time..."

Hearing this voice, Yun Chenfei couldn't help but tremble, and he quickly turned his head to see what was going on.

What met his eyes was actually the face of his Senior Sister, whom he thought of day and night, her smile as beautiful as a flower.

A sudden shock struck his heart, as if an electric current had shot through his entire body.

But just a moment later, he quickly regained his composure and became highly vigilant, for he knew deep down that this was very likely a deceptive trap set by the illusion.

Yet, the appearance of his Senior Sister before him was so real and vivid that he could even feel the warmth from her palm and the scent of her body.

His Senior Sister smiled at him, gently took his hand, and walked slowly toward that magnificent palace.

In another corner, Baize was alone in an endless dark abyss.

Terrifying, hair-raising cries echoed all around, sometimes like the wailing of vengeful ghosts, other times like the roars of beasts, making one's blood run cold.

Although the situation was extremely dangerous, Baize knew clearly in her heart that she must find Yun Chenfei as soon as possible and find a way to break this eerie illusion.

Therefore, she closed her eyes tightly, concentrating all her energy on gathering the spiritual power within her body, attempting to search for the weak point in the illusion.

Just then, Yun Chenfei stood quietly at the entrance of the palace, his feet as if nailed to the ground, his heart caught in deep conflict and hesitation.

His gaze shifted uncertainly, landing for a moment on the closed palace doors, as if he could peer through the cracks to glimpse the secrets hidden inside;

and then turning to his Senior Sister beside him, looking at her firm and resolute eyes, a ripple stirred in his heart.

Suddenly, a very faint calling voice drifted from afar, flickering like a candle in the wind, yet it clearly reached Yun Chenfei's ears.

Although the voice was so faint it was almost imperceptible, it was all too familiar to Yun Chenfei; it was as if Baize were desperately calling his name from a distant place.

In an instant, a flash of inspiration crossed Yun Chenfei's mind, and all the previously seemingly unrelated clues connected instantly; he suddenly realized the truth.

So all of this was actually a carefully designed trap! Thinking of this, Yun Chenfei's face turned pale, and a layer of fine sweat broke out on his forehead.

Without the slightest hesitation, Yun Chenfei struggled fiercely and broke free from his Senior Sister's tightly gripping hand.

Subsequently, he turned around without hesitation and strode away, running wildly in the direction he had come from.

At this moment, he had only one thought in his heart: to escape this dangerous place as quickly as possible!