The Genesis Star Sword began to tremble violently as seven Constellation Powers clashed fiercely with Chaos Energy.
"Are you ready?" Etna asked solemnly.
"Once it begins, there will be no turning back."
Lin Ye took a deep breath and reached toward the crystal ball of the Chaos Seat.
"I'm ready."
Etna stared into Lin Ye's resolute eyes and remained silent for a long time.
"Your determination reminds me of Astra, one of the First-Generation Guardians."
"He too believed in the possibility of the impossible."
"Since that is the case, I will give you a chance to prove your ideals."
Etna walked toward the control console at the center of the temple, a complex device made of twelve different materials.
"But before you can obtain the power of the Chaos Seat, you must first truly master the Zodiac Origin Powers of the twelve signs."
"Only then can you maintain yourself within chaos and avoid being Devoured by darkness."
He placed both hands on the console, and ancient runes began to flicker.
"Prepare to undergo the true trials."
Etna activated the temple's core device, and twelve pillars of light erupted with dazzling radiance at once.
The entire space began to change violently, and the boundaries of reality became blurred.
Lin Ye felt a powerful pulling force as his body began to break apart into countless motes of light.
"Lin Ye!" Seraphina cried out in worry, but her voice was quickly swallowed by the torrent of energy.
When the light faded, Lin Ye found himself transported into an entirely new dimensional space.
There was no fixed ground or sky here; every concept had been redefined.
Twelve different energy regions floated through the space, each existing in its purest form.
The red region of flames burned with eternal passion.
The brown region of earth