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Qu Si Yang slowly awoke, 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 heavens, you finally woke up!"
A mix of emotions surged within him; the attack from the shadows had made him acutely aware of his own inadequacies and 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 shadow.
Suddenly, Village Chief Lu Zhiyuan arrived with unexpected news—the sect trials were about to begin.
The goal of the trials was to seek out the legendary "Heart of the Puppet Master," said to possess the power to control all things in the world and symbolizing the Puppet Master himself.
The village decided to send forth the younger generation of ability users to participate in the trials, 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 trials, not only to grow stronger but also to protect Qu Si Yang from further harm.
Though Qu Si Yang was physically weak, she insisted on going as well.
She knew Xuan Yang needed her, and she wanted to use her strength to protect him.
Lu Zhiyuan observed their determined expressions, a faint, almost imperceptible smirk playing at his lips.
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 trials were soon announced: all participants would be divided into small groups to complete a series of challenges together.
However, Lu Zhiyuan secretly manipulated the arrangements, placing formidable opponents in Xuan Yang's group. Among them were the most promising ability users from the village, each possessing abilities that countered Xuan Yang's Shadow Puppet technique.
At the same time, he exploited the rules to limit Qu Si Yang's supportive role, ensuring she could not directly assist Xuan Yang during the trials.
Lu Zhiyuan's purpose was clear; he wanted Xuan Yang to face powerful enemies in isolation, pushing him to his limits and awakening the true heart of the Puppet Master in a life-or-death situation.
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 mural depicted a man holding the Puppet Master, surrounded by countless shadows, resembling an army of thousands.
Xuan Yang gazed at the mural, a wave of inexplicable 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, focusing his mind on the flow of this power.
Images began to surface in 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 resist the encroaching darkness.
Opening his eyes, they were filled with determination and confidence.
He knew he was no longer that useless boy; he was the Puppet Master. He would take on 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 did not know what awaited them ahead, but their hearts were filled with hope and courage.
They would face numerous challenges and overcome great difficulties. In the end, they would find the heart of the Puppet Master and uncover hidden truths.
Meanwhile, Lu Zhiyuan stood at the village entrance, watching them depart with a complex glint 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 Sunset Forest.
This forest was fraught with danger, not only filled with various ferocious beasts but also hiding enemies lurking in the shadows.
Xuan Yang's team members each had their own agendas; on the surface, they appeared to cooperate, but secretly, they schemed against one another.
Those supernatural beings arranged by Lu Zhiyuan were particularly targeting Xuan Yang, attempting to eliminate him from the competition.
Xuan Yang had to guard against his teammates' treachery while also facing the dangers 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 approaching.
"Be careful!" he whispered to his teammates while summoning Shadow Puppet, preparing for battle.
Suddenly, several dark figures sprang from the woods, moving as fast as lightning towards them.
"It's a Shadow Leopard!" someone exclaimed.
The Shadow Leopard was one of the fiercest beasts in the Sunset Forest; they were agile, powerful in attack, and adept at hiding in shadows, making them difficult to deal with.
Xuan Yang's team members immediately fell into chaos, fighting individually and unable to form an effective defense.
"Everyone calm down! Don't panic!" Xuan Yang shouted loudly, trying to stabilize their morale.
He commanded Shadow Puppet to fend off the attacks of the Shadow Leopards while searching for an opportunity to counterattack.
However, the number of Shadow Leopards continued to increase, and their assaults grew more ferocious.
Xuan Yang gradually felt overwhelmed, and his Shadow Puppet began to show signs of damage.
Just then, a shadow suddenly appeared behind him, a glint of cold light flashing as a dagger was thrust directly at his back.
"Watch out!" Qu Si Yang's voice rang out from a distance.
Xuan Yang instinctively sidestepped to evade, but the dagger still sliced through his clothing, leaving a trail of blood on his back.
He turned sharply, seeing a familiar figure standing behind him—one of the members of his team, the ability user that Lu Zhiyuan had arranged to join them.
"You..." Xuan Yang looked at him in disbelief, his eyes filled with anger and disappointment.
"Hehe, 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, lunging toward Xuan Yang.
"Die!"
In a split second, a shadow darted past and stood in front of Xuan Yang.
It was Qu Si Yang!
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