Star Palace

"Responding King?"

After hearing Lu Yang's words, visible confusion appeared on Long Tu's face. "How could it be Responding King? That should be the third trial."

"This..."

Hearing this, Lu Yang also furrowed his brow. "Perhaps the Heavenly Remnant Consciousness was shattered, throwing the order of the trials into disarray?"

"Impossible!"

Long Tu decisively shook his head. "The Heavenly Remnant Consciousness was formed from a Variable. Its internal workings are as solid as a rock; they could never fall into disorder merely because it shattered. The only possibility is that you have already obtained clues to the second trial and formed a karmic connection, which is why you drew the third trial!"

After pondering for a moment, Long Tu gave his answer:

"That's right. That is the only possibility."

"The Heavenly Remnant Consciousness emphasizes Karma. Apart from our Guardian Lineage, which has a specific method for selecting people to enter and leave, all other challengers must rely entirely on fortune."

"The fact that you extracted the third trial, Responding King, means that you already have Karma with the second trial, Nourishing Life Lord. There was no need to specifically provide its coordinates. Coupled with your near-perfect performance in this trial, you were promoted over the ranks and told the coordinates of the third trial."

Lu Yang stroked his chin upon hearing this.

"So I can go directly to the third trial?"

"Of course you can."

Long Tu nodded, then shook his head again. "However, even if you can enter the third trial early, clearing it will still be as difficult as scaling the heavens."

"Because you skipped the second trial and did not obtain its reward, the third trial's difficulty will inevitably multiply severalfold for you. Clearing it will be almost impossible, so do not aim too high. First find