Chapter 144: Miracle
Fabian slowly descended into the main seat at the center of the elevated platform.
Beside him, City Lord Cassian, Patriarch Aurelian, and the Solari Patriarch also took their seats, flanked by the Stormveil Academy disciples, looking down at the massive arena with undisguised boredom.
DONG—!
The gong struck a third time, and the first trial officially began.
Immediately, a line formed at the base of the platform.
Hundreds of young cultivators shuffled forward nervously.
The first candidate—a broad-shouldered youth from a minor clan—stepped up to the tablet with visible confidence.
He placed his palm against the black steel and channeled his essence.
A thin wisp of crimson flickered from the tablet's surface, rising weakly into the air.
Three feet.
The light sputtered and died.
"Failed. Next," Fabian's voice was devoid of any emotion.
The youth's face crumbled, and he left the stage dejectedly.
The next candidate did not perform much better.
