Countless planets were arranged in intricate patterns, forming an enormous labyrinth.
Each layer of the labyrinth consisted of hundreds of planets.
Seen from outer space, it looked like a colossal structure in the cosmos.
"This is the Taurus Star Domain?"
Just then, a deep voice rang out through space:
"Welcome to the Land of Resilience, outsider."
"I am Tauris, the Guardian of Taurus."
"If you wish to obtain my mark, you must prove your perseverance."
The speaker did not appear, but his imposing presence washed over Lin Ye.
"This labyrinth will make you experience all kinds of pain and despair."
"Only those with the strongest wills can pass."
"Are you... ready?"
Lin Ye clenched his fists. "I'm ready."
"Very good." Approval colored Tauris's voice.
"Then let us begin. Remember, this is not a test of combat strength."
"It is a test of your persistence in the face of despair."
As his words faded, the planets in the labyrinth's outermost layer began to move.
A passage opened before Lin Ye.
Lin Ye piloted the shuttle into the labyrinth.
The moment he entered the first layer, the scene suddenly changed.
He found himself back on the battlefield in the Solar System.
The Void Devourer was slaughtering wildly.
Uranus was torn apart once again, and Neptune vanished with an agonized scream.
The sun's light rapidly dimmed.
"No... this isn't real..." Lin Ye gritted his teeth.
But the pain felt so real.
Watching his familiar home being destroyed felt like a knife twisting in his heart.
"This is only an illusion. I've already defeated the Void Devourer."
Lin Ye forced himself to stay rational.
He struggled through the first layer's passage.
As he entered the second layer, an even crueler scene appeared.
Luffy was consumed by void energy, letting out an agonized cry.
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