Mu Yuan had expected Lu Liu to have an easy time passing the Hero Trial, but he had not expected it to be this easy.
No strategy, no leveling—none of it was needed.
He could smash the boss right from the start.
Thinking about it carefully, that made sense. The Hero Trial would adjust the trial environment based on the challenger's level, but that adjustment did not bring it fully in line with the challenger's level.
Those with lower levels were at a considerable disadvantage.
When Deathbone took the Hero Trial back then, he was still a tiny novice at Apprentice Grade, while his trial opponents were Professional Grade and Elite Grade everywhere.
Lu Liu was already Tier Four. His level was far above the average challenger's, and this time, it was even a group trial.
Under the balancing of a group trial, Lu Liu's advantage was even greater.
"Notification: Your troop, 'Lu Liu,' has advanced to a Hero Unit." "Notification: Hero 'Lu Liu' achieved a perfect evaluation in the trial. Hero Aura activated. Strategic Talent 'Fearless One' and Strategic Skill 'Resolve to Breach the Enemy Lines' awakened." "Notification: Hero 'Lu Liu' obtained the Heaven-Bestowed Weapon: Fearless Gun Shield."
Lu Liu was probably a very conventional hero, but conventional did not mean weak. He had maxed out his qualities in every aspect.
The Strategic Talent 'Fearless One' was a teaching-type talent.
``` "Description ①: When Hero 'Lu Liu' drills the troops under his command, there is a chance that the troops will awaken the talent 'Fearless One.' Those who possess this talent will have increased willpower and will constantly be able to unleash 120% of their combat power."
"Description ②: Whether the troops under his command can awaken the Fearless One talent depends on Hero Lu Liu's drilling