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Qu Si Yang slowly woke up, and the first thing she saw was Xuan Yang's anxious face.
She managed a weak smile. "Xuan Yang, I'm fine..."
Xuan Yang held her hand tightly, relief washing over him. "Thank goodness, you finally woke up!"
His heart was a whirlwind of emotions; the shadowy attack had made him acutely aware of his own inadequacies and had only strengthened his resolve to become stronger.
Qu Si Yang's awakening eased the oppressive atmosphere slightly, but both of them were still shrouded in a layer of unease.
Suddenly, Village Chief Lu Zhiyuan arrived with an unexpected announcement—the Sect Trial was about to begin.
The goal of the trial was to seek out the legendary "Puppet Heart," said to possess the power to control all things in the world, symbolizing the Puppet Master.
The village decided to send out the younger generation of Ability users to participate in the trial, and both Xuan Yang and Qu Si Yang's names were prominently listed.
This news struck Xuan Yang like a thunderclap.
He realized that this might be fate's arrangement and an opportunity for him to prove himself.
He had to participate in the trial, not only to grow stronger but also to protect Qu Si Yang from further harm.
Although Qu Si Yang was physically weak, she insisted on going along as well.
She knew Xuan Yang needed her, and she wanted to use her strength to protect him.
Lu Zhiyuan observed the determination in their eyes and couldn't help but smirk subtly.
He already had a plan in mind; he intended to use this trial to push Xuan Yang into a desperate situation, forcing him to unleash his potential on the brink of life and death.
The rules of the trial were soon announced: all participants would be divided into groups to complete a series of challenges together.
However, Lu Zhiyuan secretly manipulated the arrangements, placing powerful opponents in Xuan Yang's group, including some of the most promising Ability users from the village. Their abilities varied but all had a restraining effect on Xuan Yang's Shadow Puppet technique.
At the same time, he used the rules to limit Qu Si Yang's supportive role, preventing her from directly assisting Xuan Yang during the trial.
Lu Zhiyuan's purpose was clear: he wanted Xuan Yang to face powerful enemies in isolation, to break through his limits at the brink of life and death, and awaken the true "Puppet Heart."
On the eve of departure, Xuan Yang arrived alone at a dilapidated temple, hoping to find some clues within its crumbling walls.
Moonlight streamed through the broken roof, illuminating the faded murals inside the temple.
The murals depicted a man holding a Puppet Master, surrounded by countless shadows, resembling an army of thousands.
Xuan Yang gazed at the mural, a strange sense of familiarity washing over him, as if he had seen this man before—or perhaps he was this man.
Suddenly, he felt a surge of power within him; the strength of the Shadow Puppet seemed to respond to him, guiding him.
He closed his eyes, focused his mind, and felt the flow of this power.
Images flooded his mind—stories about the Puppet Master, his mission, and his destiny.
He finally understood that he was the reincarnation of the Puppet Master. His mission was to protect this world and fend off the encroaching darkness.
Opening his eyes, they shone with determination and confidence.
He knew he was no longer that useless boy; he was the Puppet Master. He would shoulder his mission to protect those he loved and safeguard this world.
The next morning, the trial officially began.
Xuan Yang and Qu Si Yang set out on their journey alongside other Trialists.
They were unaware of what awaited them ahead, but their hearts were filled with hope and courage.
They would face numerous challenges and overcome many difficulties. In the end, they would find the "Puppet Heart" and unveil the hidden truth.
Meanwhile, Lu Zhiyuan stood at the village entrance, watching them depart with a complex glimmer in his eyes.
He did not know if his plan would succeed, but he understood that there was no turning back for him now.
The first stage of the trial was to search for specific herbs in the Setting Sun Forest.
This forest was full of danger, not only teeming with fierce beasts but also hiding enemies lurking in the shadows.
Xuan Yang's team members each had their own agendas; they appeared to cooperate on the surface while secretly plotting against one another.
Those Ability Users arranged by Lu Zhiyuan were particularly focused on targeting Xuan Yang, attempting to eliminate him from the competition.
Xuan Yang had to guard against his teammates' schemes while also dealing with the perils of the forest, putting him in a very difficult position.
Although Qu Si Yang was restricted by the rules and could not directly assist Xuan Yang, she used her intelligence and courage to provide him with information and support.
She understood that what Xuan Yang needed most at that moment was trust and support; she aimed to be his strongest backing.
In the dense jungle, Xuan Yang keenly sensed something unusual around him.
A dangerous aura permeated the air, as if something was drawing closer.
“Be careful!” he whispered to his teammates while summoning a Shadow Puppet, preparing for battle.
Suddenly, several shadows darted out from the trees, moving as fast as lightning, charging towards them.
“It’s the Shadow Leopard!” someone exclaimed in alarm.
The Shadow Leopard was one of the fiercest beasts in the Setting Sun Forest; they were agile, powerful attackers skilled at hiding in shadows, making them difficult to deal with.
Xuan Yang's team members immediately fell into chaos, fighting individually and failing to mount an effective defense.
“Everyone stay calm! Don’t panic!” Xuan Yang shouted loudly, trying to stabilize their morale.
He commanded the Shadow Puppet to fend off the attacks from the Shadow Leopards while searching for an opportunity to counterattack.
However, as more Shadow Leopards appeared, their assaults grew increasingly fierce.
Xuan Yang gradually felt overwhelmed, and his Shadow Puppet began to show signs of damage.
At that moment, a shadow suddenly appeared behind him, and a cold glint flashed as a dagger lunged straight for his back.
“Watch out!” Qu Si Yang's voice echoed from a distance.
Xuan Yang instinctively sidestepped, but the dagger still grazed his clothing, leaving a trail of blood on his back.
He turned sharply, seeing a familiar figure standing behind him—one of the members from his team, the Ability user arranged by Lu Zhiyuan.
“You…” Xuan Yang looked at him in disbelief, his eyes filled with anger and disappointment.
“Hey, sorry about this, Xuan Yang. You can blame yourself for getting in my way,” the Ability user sneered, greed glinting in his eyes.
He raised the dagger again and lunged toward Xuan Yang.
“Die!”
In a split second, a shadow flashed by and stood in front of Xuan Yang.
It was Qu Si Yang!
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