I walk sideways in the game world

Chapter 155: The Battle of the Heart, Transcendence of Self

At the center of the altar, the orb's light grew increasingly dazzling, like an ancient beast awakening, releasing a frightening wave of energy. The black-robed figure, overcome with fear, attempted to flee, only to find himself bound by an invisible force, unable to move.

"What's going on? What kind of power is this?" The man in black robe shouted in horror, his voice full of anxiety.

Ren Xiaoyao and the others were also overwhelmed by this power. They were surprised to find that, deep within the previously empty altar, an ancient stone platform was slowly rising. The stone platform was circular, approximately ten meters in diameter, and completely black. Its surface was covered with dense runes, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.

"What is that?" Xia Lin pointed at the stone platform and asked in a low voice.

"If I'm not mistaken, that should be the core of this relic, the inheritance trial field." Master Mo pushed his glasses and said in a serious tone.

"Inheritance Trial Field?" Ren Xiaoyao frowned slightly, a bad premonition rising in his heart.

"According to ancient records, to obtain the ultimate inheritance of this relic, one must pass the trials of the Trial Field," Master Mo explained. "However, the trials of the Trial Field are extremely dangerous. If one is not careful, one can get lost and even lose their life."

As soon as he finished speaking, the runes on the stone platform suddenly burst out with dazzling light, and a powerful suction force enveloped Ren Xiaoyao and others.

"Not good!" Ren Xiaoyao was shocked and wanted to resist, but found that he could not withstand this force at all.

The next moment, Ren Xiaoyao felt a flash before his eyes, and then he was teleported to an unfamiliar space.

"Brother Xiaoyao!"

"Xia Ren!"

I could hear the anxious cries of Xia Lin and Master Mo, but they soon disappeared.

Ren Xiaoyao looked around and found himself in a vast white space. The ground under his feet was cold and hard. He could not see the end or the sky, only nothingness.

"Where is this place?" Ren Xiaoyao was puzzled and looked around vigilantly.

Suddenly, a majestic voice sounded in his mind: "Welcome to the inheritance trial field, challenger."

"Who are you?" Ren Xiaoyao asked in a deep voice.

"I am the guardian of this trial ground. You can call me the Inner Demon," the voice said calmly. "If you wish to obtain the inheritance, you must overcome your deepest fear."

Inner demons? The deepest fear in your heart?

Ren Xiaoyao's heart trembled, and a feeling of uneasiness surged in his heart.

Before he could react, the space around him began to distort and change. Familiar scenes and faces kept flashing, and the past that had been buried deep in his memory came flooding back like a tide...

Ren Xiaoyao was in a gloomy place, the scene around him distorted and shifted, finally settling on the martial arts training grounds of his youth. He saw his frail self being knocked to the ground again and again by his opponents, taunts and ridicules echoing in his ears.

"Useless! You think you can become a warrior?"

"Give up, you are doomed to achieve nothing!"

Those words that had once deeply hurt him now echoed clearly in his ears again, like sharp thorns piercing his heart. Ren Xiaoyao clenched his fists. He had long since let go of these failures and setbacks, so why did they still cause him so much pain?

"These are your past weaknesses and incompetences. They are stumbling blocks on your path forward." The inner demon's voice hissed in his ears like a venomous snake. "Only by facing them and defeating them can you gain true strength."

On the other side, Charlene was surrounded by a sea of flowers, filled with birdsong and fragrance. However, this beautiful scene made her feel extremely sad because she saw her parents, who smiled kindly and gently stroked her hair.

"Lin'er, be obedient and practice well."

"When we come back, we'll take you to travel around the continent, okay?"

The happy memories were like a sharp knife, shattering her heart. The scene of her parents' death reappeared before her eyes, and she cried helplessly, but she could not change anything.

"No! Don't leave me!" Charlene burst into tears and tried to grab the corner of her parents' clothes, but she grabbed nothing.

"The pain of losing a loved one is a scar deep in your heart that cannot be healed." The inner demon's voice was cold and ruthless. "Only by letting go of the past can you embrace the future."

Charlene covered her ears in pain. She didn't want to believe it, nor did she want to let it go. Her parents were the most important people to her. How could she forget them so easily?

At this moment, Master Mo was in a vast library, surrounded by towering bookshelves filled with all kinds of rare ancient books and scrolls. He greedily flipped through these books, wanting to take all the knowledge for himself.

"Knowledge, power, these are all mine!" Master Mo's eyes were red, as if he was possessed.

"Knowledge is endless, and greed will only lead you astray." The inner demon's voice echoed in the library like a loud bell. "Only by learning to let go can you truly understand the true meaning of knowledge."

Master Mo ignored him and frantically stuffed the books into his arms, like a bottomless pit that could never be filled...

Master Mo frantically stuffed books into his arms. His robes had long since been torn, and books piled up like a mountain at his feet, yet he showed no sign of stopping. With trembling hands, he flipped through ancient tome after ancient tome, trying to engrave every word into his mind. However, knowledge was like a vast ocean, and what he had absorbed was but a drop in the ocean.

"Not enough, not enough..." Master Mo muttered to himself, his eyes blurred, having long been lost in the ocean of knowledge.

"Everything you want is here." The inner demon's voice whispered in his ear like a ghost, "As long as you submit to me, you can gain all knowledge and power."

Master Mo's body trembled, and a trace of struggle flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly swallowed by greed. He raised his head suddenly, his eyes fanatical, as if he saw supreme glory and power.

"Okay! I promise you!" Master Mo's voice was hoarse and crazy.

Meanwhile, Pharmacist Li was trembling and hiding behind a huge rock. Before him lay a bottomless abyss, from which gusts of chilling wind blew, accompanied by creepy roars.

"Don't be afraid, this is just an illusion." The inner demon's voice was like a venomous snake, whispering in his ear, "Only by overcoming fear can you find the true treasure."

Pharmacist Li gritted his teeth and forced himself to stand. He walked towards the abyss step by step. Each step felt like walking on the edge of a knife. Fear overwhelmed him like a tide.

"No, I can't give up! I must overcome my fear!" Pharmacist Li shouted in his heart. He remembered his vow to become a great relic researcher and explore the unknown world.

However, the sounds coming from the abyss became clearer and more terrifying. Pharmacist Li's steps began to falter, and his will was gradually collapsing...

At this moment, Ren Xiaoyao had reached the final stage of the trial. He stood atop a towering mountain, overlooking everything below. Before him, a portal of light appeared. He knew that if he passed through it, he would obtain the final inheritance.

However, Ren Xiaoyao did not act immediately. He felt a strong force stopping him from moving forward. He turned around and saw Xia Lin standing behind him, her eyes full of worry and anxiety.

"Xiaoyao, don't go..." Xia Lin's voice trembled, "I have a bad feeling..." "I must go." Ren Xiaoyao took a deep breath and looked at Xia Lin firmly, "This is my destiny and my responsibility."

He turned around and stepped into the light gate resolutely.

In the trial space, Ren Xiaoyao also encountered the invasion of his inner demons. Countless greedy, fearful, and angry selves surged like a tide, trying to devour him. He saw a future where he became obsessed with power and authority, ultimately losing his true nature; he also saw an end where he was dominated by fear and ultimately achieved nothing.

"No! This is not what I want!" Ren Xiaoyao roared, waving the weapon in his hand and smashing the inner demons one by one.

He knew that only by defeating the dark side of his heart could he truly control his own destiny.

Meanwhile, Xia Lin, Master Mo, and Pharmacist Li struggled in their own trials: Xia Lin's fear for Ren Xiaoyao's safety, Master Mo's endless thirst for knowledge, and Pharmacist Li's fear of the unknown.

In the end, they all overcame their inner demons with their firm beliefs and trust in each other.

When they walked out of the trial space, everyone seemed to have experienced a baptism, their eyes became more determined, and their hearts became stronger.

At this moment, the core area of the ruins suddenly glowed with light. An ancient altar slowly rose, upon which lay a book and a sword.

"This is the inherited treasure and secret book!" Master Mo was shaking with excitement.

Ren Xiaoyao stepped forward, picked up the book and the sword, and a powerful force instantly surged into his body, making him feel stronger than ever before.

Just as they were about to leave the ruins, a mysterious figure appeared in front of them.

"Congratulations, you've passed the test."