Lin Yu, Su Yao, and Zhao Hu stood before a stone tablet inscribed with the words, "Perceive all things with the heart, and penetrate to their essence." Their expressions were grave as they fell into deep thought. This brief and obscure hint was like a dense fog, shrouding the upcoming trial in mystery and leaving them entirely at a loss.
"This is way too abstract. How are we supposed to perceive things with the heart?" Zhao Hu broke the silence first, frowning as he scratched his head in utter bewilderment. Lin Yu did not answer immediately. His gaze swept sharply across the plaza like a hawk, attempting to catch a clue from the surrounding environment. Soon, he noticed the peculiar statues placed around the square. These statues varied in form and were lifelike; some were ferocious monsters with bared fangs and brandished claws, looking as though they might break free from the stone at any second to launch an attack; others were graceful fairies with flowing robes, resembling otherworldly spirits; and still others were ancient, majestic Divine Beasts radiating a mysterious and formidable aura.
Su Yao slowly walked up to a fairy statue, her eyes filled with curiosity and focus. She carefully observed every detail of the statue and suddenly noticed that its eyes seemed to be moving slightly—a subtle motion that would be completely imperceptible without close attention. This discovery made her heart skip a beat, and she quickly called Lin Yu over. Lin Yu strode to the statue'…
Chapter 118