Wen Ran scanned the text etched into his mind, his heart pounding wildly. This was an opportunity so heaven-defying that it would not only be the greatest chance of his life but also a glimmer of hope for survival—however faint it might be. Despite the manual foretelling his doom, he believed this heavenly punishment must be far less severe than the one awaiting the tenth circle of Spirit Gathering. This was a perfect chance to temper his body, preparing it for the trials ahead.