The central altar began vibrating with an ancient red glow..
Above it, the colossal golden silk figure materialized once again, looking down upon the fifty participants.
"The Trial of Affinity begins now.
the rules are simple. One by one, you will step forward and place your hand upon the sphere of stardust. You must channel the absolute limit of your core energy into it. The ten crystalline pillars surrounding the altar will react to your innate cosmic affinity, your soul's foundation, and your hidden potential."
"Each pillar here represents a star mark. To pass this trial and earn the right to become a Celestial, you must ignite a minimum of five star marks. If you achieve this, you will be granted a Celestial Seed and pass to the next phase."
