The Trial was unforgiving.
A giant crimson wolf, its eyes glowing red, leapt toward him. Instinctively, Lin Yao's body moved. He focused on the fragment in his soul. A flame of golden chaos erupted from his chest, enveloping his body and repelling the wolf.
The wolf howled and lunged again. This time, Lin Yao stretched out his hand. From his palm, a shard of chaotic flame shot out, slicing the beast in two.
He fell to his knees, panting, heart hammering.
"This… this isn't normal spirit energy," he whispered. "It's… alive."
From the shadows, Elder Bai's voice echoed: "The fragment has chosen you. It will guide you… but it will also attract enemies. Many who covet the Primordial Chaos will come for you."
Lin Yao's eyes hardened. He would grow stronger. And he would survive.