This was a more dangerous test for Rhys. His Qi was not normal. It was infused with the cold, absolute nature of the Void.
If he used his full power, he would not just make the pillar resonate; he would probably make it turn to dust.
He had to control his output perfectly. He needed to be good enough to pass, but not so good that he drew unwanted attention.
He watched as the others took the test, learning the standard for success.
A young man from a wealthy family, dressed in fine blue silk, stepped forward with a confident smirk. He placed his hand on the pillar.
With a shout, he poured his Qi into it.
The hexagonal crystal erupted with a brilliant red light, and a loud, sharp, ringing sound echoed through the vast cavern. The light was so bright it cast red shadows on the walls.
"Fire affinity, high purity," one of the disciples assisting the elders noted down on a scroll.
"Excellent potential."
