"Let me introduce myself. My name is Alant, son of the 'Gray Dragon.' I will lead you through this trial."
Alant said confidently, scanning everyone without his gaze lingering on anyone in particular.
"Gray Dragon? Who's that? Do you know?"
Furan hadn't heard of this title. Although it sounded impressive, she had no idea what it represented.
"Uh..." Weilin Te paused, seemingly recalling something. "Actually, I'm not too sure either. We have too many high-ranking figures with such titles. But I'm sure it's not a big shot above Tier 4."
"I think it should be a Tier 3 professional. I've heard of everyone above that."
"Tier 3," Furan continued. "But what's the point of him mentioning his father's title?"
Everyone knew the Spirit Realm was extremely fair, making it almost impossible for nepotism from the Material Realm to work.
Many who advanced to higher tiers through the Spirit Realm rarely had descendants who also advanced through the Spirit Realm, seeing as the Spirit Realm didn't care who your father was.
"It's experience. He means he gained some trial experience from his father that can help us pass the trial. Probably something like that." Weilin Te explained, but at the same time, a sense of unease gradually surfaced in her heart.
Generally, normal Spirit Realm Rangers wouldn't openly flaunt their parents' trial experience like this, because once you use it, others will know.
Any small trick that could increase the success rate of a Spirit World Trial could sell for at least ten gold coins. So, Spirit Realm Rangers would hide their methods to prevent others from learning them.
Yet Alant directly stated it, even bringing up his father's title... She knew that if Alant didn't demonstrate his unique 'experience' in the Spirit World Trial later, even if he gathered many people, they would eventually disperse.
Everyone present had toiled in the Spirit Realm for a long time to acquire their abilities and equipment, and had luckily obtained a trial key. If you couldn't increase the probability of passing the trial, why would they follow you?
Alant's words just now seemed to have no effect. The surrounding crowd merely looked at him without taking any further action.
He knew he needed to show more to get these people to join his team.
"Everyone..." He deliberately paused, once again drawing everyone's attention. "I wonder if you noticed when the trial's description appeared in your mind..."
Furan blinked. She knew that Spirit Realm trials wouldn't appear on an item, but directly in one's mind. But why was her notification appearing directly in this tattered book now?
She suppressed her doubts and continued to listen to Alant.
"You should have clearly seen the trial's objective: it says to 'attempt to save this city, and contributors will pass.'"
"It's stated very clearly here. The Spirit Realm doesn't require us to actually'save' the city; it merely wants us to try."
"And this isn't normal. Before participating in this trial, perhaps you've heard what other Spirit World Trials are like."
"Cooperative pursuit, killing monsters, finding a certain item, obtaining an item in an area guarded by a monster, completing a certain task..."
"And these all have clear objectives. If you don't complete the objective in the end, even if you perform well in the trial, it won't allow you to pass."
"Do you notice? This objective only requires us to 'attempt,' which is enough to show that the Spirit Realm doesn't believe we can complete this mission with our current strength."
At this moment, a lone Spirit Realm Ranger wavered. He walked directly to Alant and stood behind him.
His actions also prompted more people. A trio discussed it and then all walked towards Alant.
However, the remaining people chose to stay put, continuing to watch Alant.
"Also, I wonder if you noticed the basic trial information you received before participating in the trial."
"The coordinate in the Spirit Realm is in the Brilliant Dreamscape, a region that stores splendid or sorrowful dreams. One could say that in this area, you can encounter anything."
"So, your usual method of formulating targeted strategies based on regional characteristics is useless."
"The Brilliant Dreamscape's scope for collecting dreams might even include events happening in other parts of the Spirit Realm. Don't let the simple description fool you."
"I can assert that it definitely contains a lot of hidden information, possibly even contrary to the content of the description."
...Alant continuously explained his understanding of this trial, causing a duo to waver and also walk over.
Weilin Te watched the scene unfolding, turning to Furan, who shook her head in response.
She couldn't go, because she was participating in the Spirit World Trial at the official rank.
She knew that perhaps by joining, her chances of passing the Spirit World Trial with the minimum requirement would be higher, but she aimed for the maximum.
Teacher Yiqi had already said that to pass the Spirit World Trial at the official rank, one must demonstrate far greater achievements in the trial than other Spirit Realm Rangers.
Her teaming up with Weilin Te was only because they knew each other; she could ask Weilin Te about some things, but beyond that, it was useless. She didn't expect Weilin Te to play any significant role later.
If Weilin Te hindered her actions later, she would directly say they should disband, as passing the Spirit World Trial was her top priority.
Therefore, she absolutely could not join Alant's team; joining would offer no benefits and only tie her down.
"And the description's 'no restrictions on Combat Skills and Spells' further indicates the difficulty of this operation. You know..."
Alant quickly calculated the time in his mind, knowing it was almost time for the trial to begin. He looked at the crowd and sighed.
"If you still wish to join after the trial begins, you can come find me anytime."
With that, he turned around and began discussing actions within the trial with his companions.
On the field, there was only one lone wolf left, and the rest were small teams of two or three.
He looked at the six people swayed by his words, feeling a sense of urgency.
"Including me, there are only seven people. It's probably enough to pass the trial, but..."
He knew that if his goal was merely to pass the trial, with his own strength and his elder's experience, he could easily pass this trial alone.
But his goal was not just to pass the trial, but for a special Talent.
Different trials would ultimately affect the Talent received, and he had put in great effort to find a trial key that met his requirements, so he was determined to get that special Talent.
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