Trial of Strength

Moving through the wasteland required everyone to use their inner energies to protect their bodies. The further they moved into the wasteland the hotter the air became. After moving for a few days, they would occasionally see small flames burst to life in the air as small particles were ignited by the intense heat. Yet, even so, no one had any intention of stopping as they slowly moved further and further into this vast desert wasteland.

There was no time limit for this trial, but at the same time, each day made them more and more exhausted.

Having walked nonstop for a few days, they finally decided to stop and take a small break. Sitting down on the scalding stones they felt the heat permeate every part of their body, and the more time they spent in this sweltering heat, the more energy their bodies absorbed. It felt as though their bodies were undergoing some changes, but as for what was truly happening none of them kn ew.