The Void Passage alternated between darkness and transparency. Lu Chen and the others could see star domains being left behind one after another as they traversed the vast universe, arriving at a mysterious place an unknown number of light-years from Human Race First City.
"A giant island!"
At last, everyone followed the guard commander through the Star Gate and arrived at a peculiar place: a boundless island even larger than an Ancient Life Star.
"This is the trial ground for the First Pass. Anyone who can comprehend the supreme Great Dao within it will have proven their comprehension sufficient to continue down the road."
The guard commander explained the trial in detail. "The true Emperor Road begins here. Whether it can temper a Great Emperor whose brilliance will astonish all ages depends on your fortune."
This trial ground was called Fallen Saint Island, for many powerful Sages had once perished there. Eventually, supreme experts of the Human Race had opened it up to temper younger generations.
"Roar..."
Suddenly, a tremendous roar rang out. Vast Saint Might poured from the island's wild depths, startling everyone. Clearly, terrifying beasts lurked within.
Comprehending the Great Dao inside would be no simple matter. One careless misstep could turn them into food for the beasts, among which there were bound to be beings comparable to Ancient Saints.
Fallen Saint Island stretched endlessly. Its outer reaches were divided into forty-nine areas, while the central region was a forbidden zone, making fifty areas in total.
The commander warned them, "The central forbidden zone is extraordinarily dangerous. For the vast majority of you, it is a place of death. Think carefully before attempting to enter."
Powerful barriers separated the forty-nine areas and were difficult to break. Anyone crossing between areas would be sealed with shackles weighing a million