The King spoke, his voice carrying a sense of approval.
"I am impressed by your performance. However, you barely fought yourself. Most of the battle was handled by your Lion Spirit."
Tang Xan's eyes widened slightly.
How does he know about that?
Before Tang Xan could ask, the King spoke again.
"You're wondering how I know, aren't you?"
Tang Xan remained silent.
"The reason is simple. I can sense the power within you. Your physical body has not been properly trained, yet you move so effortlessly because of the Lion's power."
The King paused before continuing.
"I believe you must train your physical body before entering another trial. However, if you decide to enter, there will be only two possible outcomes."
His expression turned serious.
"First, you lose your life, and your power is absorbed by the treasure, making it even more powerful. Second, you successfully pass the trial."
He looked directly at Tang Xan.
"But honestly, I don't think you can pass."
Tang Xan clenched his fists.
"No! I can do it."
He raised his head with determination.
"That's right. I haven't trained much, but I have courage!"
Suddenly, the King's voice thundered throughout the hall.
"COURAGE DOES NOT MATTER HERE!"
Tang Xan froze.
"Here, only training and power matter! Without them, you will never survive!"
The King continued speaking.
"Look at yourself. You have a small body with barely any physical strength. Do you even realize that?"
Tang Xan remained silent.
"The Lion chose you. That was his own decision, and it was certainly a unique one. But he didn't choose you without a reason. He chose you because he believed you could become the next one."
The King's expression softened slightly.
"I believe you need to train your body. And no matter what happens, never give up on your life."
He paused for a moment.
"The Lion may no longer be here, but the influence of his power still resides within you."
End of Chapter 27