In an instant, the roars of the orcs, the clang of weapons, and the buzzing of the celestial runes mingled together, creating a deafening roar. The dark talent of the Pei family, the violent power of the He family, and the holy light of the An family, like three surging torrents, crashed into the golden light barrier of the celestial beings.

However, the strength of the people of the Heavenly Realm far exceeded expectations. The golden light barrier was as solid as a rock, and no matter how the orcs attacked, it could not be shaken in the slightest.

At this moment, on the edge of the battlefield, Shen Chumo was secretly observing the situation.

She quietly bypassed the chaotic battlefield and sped towards the Spirit Lake.

The waters of Linghu Lake, reflecting the flames of war, shimmered with a deep blue light, as if beckoning her.

Shen Chumo's steps were light and swift, like a nimble cat, avoiding everyone's sight.

As she approached the Spirit Lake, the lake's light suddenly intensified, as if in response to her arrival. Without the slightest hesitation, Shen Chumo leaped into the lake.

The waters of Spirit Lake were icy cold, and Shen Chumo's body was instantly enveloped in a ghostly blue light. She felt a powerful force pulling at her, as if dragging her into an endless abyss. However, she felt no fear, but rather a strange sense of familiarity.

"Is this the power of the Spirit Lake?" Shen Chumo wondered to himself.

Her consciousness gradually blurred, as if she had been drawn into a strange space.

When she opened her eyes again, she found herself in a strange world.

There was no sky, no earth; all around was a void of darkness, with only a massive stone gate standing before them. Ancient runes were carved into the gate, emitting a faint glow.

"The Gate of Trials..." Shen Chumo read the words on the stone gate in a low voice.

She knew this was a test from the Spirit Lake, and only by passing the trial could she truly control its power.

Shen Chumo took a deep breath to calm her nerves and slowly walked towards the stone gate.

The closer she got to the stone gate, the brighter the light emitted by the ancient runes became. A mysterious power seeped out from between the runes, enveloping her body, as if probing her will and abilities.

The moment her hand touched the stone door, the runes shone brightly, and a powerful suction force pulled her in.

Shen Chumo felt a flash of white light before her eyes, and then she found herself in a completely new scene.

This was a desolate desert, where the scorching sun beat down relentlessly, making the ground scalding hot and the air distorted by the heat. The moment Shen Chumo's feet touched the sand, she felt a burning pain.

She knew this was the beginning of a trial.

"It seems that the first test is for me to survive in this harsh environment," Shen Chumo murmured to herself, her eyes filled with determination.

Shen Chumo checked her belongings and found only a dagger.

She began searching for water, and with unwavering perseverance, she struggled forward on the scorching sand.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, Shen Chumo's throat was so parched it felt like it was on fire, and her legs felt as heavy as if they were filled with lead.

Just when she was feeling desperate, an oasis appeared ahead. Overjoyed, she ran desperately toward the oasis.

But when she got closer to the oasis, she discovered that it was just a mirage.

Shen Chumo's hope was instantly shattered. She collapsed onto the sand, gasping for breath.

But soon, she struggled to her feet. "I can't give up; this must be a test of my will."

Shen Chumo closed her eyes, calmed herself down, and began to recall the knowledge and skills she had learned, thinking about how to find a way to survive in this desperate situation.

Suddenly, she thought of a way to collect moisture from the air.

She acted quickly and made a simple water collection device.

As time passed, a small puddle of clear water gradually appeared in the device.

Shen Chumo was overjoyed and carefully drank it down.

With the replenishment of water, her strength gradually returned, and she continued her journey through the desert.

After an unknown amount of time, Shen Chumo finally saw the edge of the desert. She walked out of the desert with great joy, only to find herself surrounded by a misty forest.

An eerie mist filled the forest, the trees were tall and twisted, and strange noises could be heard from time to time.

Shen Chumo cautiously entered the forest, gripping a dagger tightly in her hand.

Suddenly, a gigantic monster burst forth from the mist, baring its fangs and claws as it pounced on her. This monster was the size of an ox, its entire body covered in sharp spikes, and its eyes flashed with a bloodthirsty red light.

Shen Chumo didn't have time to think. She dodged to the side and avoided the monster's attack.

She knew she couldn't panic; she had to remain calm. She began to observe the monster's attack patterns, searching for its weaknesses.

The monster launched attacks time and again, and Shen Chumo skillfully dodged them each time. During a lull in the monster's attacks, Shen Chumo noticed that its abdominal defenses were relatively weak.

Seizing the opportunity, she leaped up and plunged her dagger into the monster's abdomen.

The monster let out a miserable cry and collapsed to the ground. Shen Chumo breathed a sigh of relief and continued walking forward.

In the forest, she encountered various difficulties and dangers, including traps hidden in the shadows and plants that released hallucinogenic smoke, but she overcame them all with her wisdom and courage.

Finally, Shen Chumo walked out of the Misty Forest, and the stone gate covered with runes appeared again in front of her.

She knew she had passed the first round of trials.

Shen Chumo took a deep breath, calming her racing heart, and steadily walked towards the stone gate.

The moment she touched the stone door again, she was suddenly transported to a completely new space.

The place seemed to be nothingness, with only Shen Chumo standing quietly.

However, after a moment, images gradually appeared around her, fragments of her past life, with laughter, tears, and countless moments of confusion and struggle.

A clear, ethereal voice echoed through the space: "This is a trial of the heart. You must confront your inner confusion and fear, and answer honestly. Only if you pass can you move forward."

Shen Chumo felt a chill run down her spine. She knew this would be a difficult test, not of her martial prowess, but of her inner strength.

The image freezes on a dilapidated room, where the dim yellow light flickers.

Shen Chumo saw herself as a child, standing timidly to the side, her parents' cold eyes as sharp as ice shards.

The mother, holding her wailing younger brother in her arms, frowned and kept cursing her: "You wretched girl, you can't even take care of your brother properly. If anything happens to your brother, I'll skin you alive."

The father sat to the side, smoking, his face full of impatience, and scolded, "I've raised you for nothing, you're completely useless!"

Shen Chumo's small body trembled, tears welling in her eyes, but she dared not utter a sound.

A melodious voice then drifted out: "Faced with such obvious favoritism and harshness from your parents, over the years, has the resentment in your heart turned into hatred towards your younger brother? If time could turn back, how would you treat your younger brother?"

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