Mortal: I, Li Feiyu, a cultivator of attributes!

Li Feiyu looked at Han Li and gently patted his shoulder.

"Don't worry, Master, I'm ready!" Han Li replied with a big smile, revealing his white teeth.

The four reached a consensus, and the masked man spoke softly, "The second trial is called 'Lost in Desperate Circumstances'."

As soon as the masked man finished speaking, the ground began to shake. As the shaking became more and more intense, a complex teleportation array appeared beneath their feet.

"This formation was modified from an ancient secret realm. It's easy to get in, but difficult to get out," the masked man explained.

"The fog within the formation will obstruct vision and even affect spiritual sense, greatly reducing the range of spiritual sense's detection. Not only that, there are countless traps within, and one wrong step could mean never getting out again."

"Tsk tsk, fog? Mechanisms? Sounds like a tough opponent." Silver Soul muttered to himself.

"What's so special about this? I find it quite exciting!" War Soul raised his broadsword, eager to try it out.

"May I ask, senior, what mechanisms are inside? Could you please tell me?" Han Li asked politely.

The masked man pondered for a few seconds before replying, "I don't know everything about the ancient mechanisms. According to those who successfully passed the trials, some of their companions died from being pierced by a thousand arrows, others suffocated from inhaling poisonous gas, and still others didn't even leave behind a complete corpse..."

Upon hearing this, the group remained silent.

After a moment of silence, the masked man continued, "Also, there will be 'phantom beasts' that suddenly attack during this battle."

"A phantom beast?" The battle spirit displayed great curiosity.

"They are called phantom beasts because they do not have a real body, but exist as spirits. Even so, their attack power should not be underestimated. They have a strong learning ability, and once they find a weakness, they will launch a series of attacks."

Although the application was obscured by the mask, it was easy to tell from the tone of voice that the masked person was very serious at that moment.

"It's fog, traps, and phantom beasts—they clearly don't want us to come out at all!" Silver Soul joked.

"The fact that you all arrived here unscathed and successfully passed the first trial shows that you are no ordinary people. To get out of the fog, you need not only courage but also wisdom. Fortunately, this time, you can act together."

Upon hearing this, Han Li and the others all turned their gazes to Li Feiyu, as if having him in this small group gave them a pillar of support.

"You have half an hour to prepare. Good luck," the masked man said, then disappeared from the spot.

Looking at the teleportation array beneath their feet, the group fell silent.

"Master, is there anything we need to prepare?" Han Li asked first. Li Feiyu's expression was solemn as he slowly replied, "There's no need for any special preparations. The most crucial issue in this second trial is the restriction of spiritual sense. Being unable to use spiritual sense to explore the environment in the mist is no different from being a mortal. You must not act rashly, understand?"

"Understood, Master," Han Li replied.

"Don't worry, Master, I'll be right behind you this time. With you by my side, how could we possibly fail the trial?" Silver Soul said playfully, sticking out his tongue.

War Soul, wielding the Black Fiend Blade, was still immersed in the phantom beast the masked man had described.

"Master, this mythical beast sounds interesting."

Seeing this, Li Feiyu shook his head helplessly, only sighing that the title of "God of War" was not worth mentioning.

Immediately afterwards, Li Feiyu gave some instructions to the group.

"No matter what kind of trap or mechanism it is, they all follow certain rules and methods, so it's not difficult for us. As for the fog obstructing our vision, we can use everything around us to determine the direction, such as the wind direction, water source, or even the direction in which plants grow."

“I know that! Master said that the side with more sunlight gets better growth on the side with denser vegetation!” Silver Soul immediately answered.

Li Feiyu looked at Yin Po with doting eyes, "You little fox! We just don't know yet whether there is a distinction between day and night in this formation. We'll have to act according to the situation. You all should prepare yourselves first!"

Half an hour later, the teleportation array emitted a blinding light.

The four entered the formation, and darkness enveloped them as the familiar feeling of weightlessness returned.

When they regained their sight, they found themselves in a completely different world. The four of them stood back to back, cautiously observing their surroundings.

The sight before them astonished them: a hazy, grayish-white expanse, like milk diluted with water. Even the rustling sounds around them seemed damp.

"The fog is thicker than I expected. We can't see the road at all. Han Li, what about you?" Yin Po nudged Han Li with her arm.

"My...visibility range is less than a hundred meters..."

"Watch your step!" Li Feiyu warned.

Beneath his feet lay black, slippery rock. A narrow path stretched in only one direction, ending in a thick fog. (End of Chapter)