With the oppressive feeling gone, everyone felt a lot more relaxed and no longer hesitated to move around.
Seeing their expressions, Chen Changan reminded them, "Don't celebrate too soon."
"The oppressive feeling disappearing means this trial is over. It also means the next trial is about to begin."
"Do you think the next trial will be easier than the oppressive feeling?"
At those words, the crowd, who had been looking so relaxed, grew solemn.
After all, no one knew what other trials awaited them before they entered the Core Land.
Chen Changan had asked Lin Huafeng and the others about it, but the answer he got was that no one could be sure.
Aside from the oppressive-feeling trial at the beginning, apparently each of them had faced different trials afterward.
The trials in the First-Class War Domain were highly unpredictable.
"From now on, everyone needs to be extra cautious."
"Until we know what the next trial is, don't let your guard down."
"Yes, Hall Master!"
After what they had gone through with the oppressive feeling, Chen Changan's authority had become firmly established. After all, he wasn't a leader who just talked big.
He had truly stood before them all and worked hard for their future.
Handsome, kindhearted, and powerful—and, damn, he could shoulder responsibility, too. Who wouldn't want a boss like that?
The group proceeded cautiously. Suddenly, the sight that appeared ahead left everyone stunned.
"W-what is that?"
"Wait, is that... an Energy Storm?"
"How terrifying would the gathering energy have to be to form a storm on that scale?"
"Will that energy just tear us apart and obliterate us?"
When they saw the Energy Storm in the distance, which had almost completely covered the entire space, fear appeared on everyone's faces.
Chen Changan furrowed his brow. He hadn't expected