Nearly half an hour passed, but Extreme Yin still failed to appear. Hermit Qingyi was deeply disappointed, while the others could not stop speculating, their gazes toward the Three Star Palace Elders growing increasingly hostile.
Just then, the Teleportation Formation in the center of the stone hall vanished without warning.
At the same time, amid a rumbling sound, the stone doors along the surrounding walls rose on their own, revealing four deep green stone passages. Pitch-black inside, they led to destinations unknown.
As soon as the passages appeared, the white-robed Star Palace elder who had yet to speak stood up and slowly began to explain:
"Three of these four passages each lead to a pavilion. The three pavilions contain ancient treasures, medicinal pills, and cultivation arts left behind by ancient cultivators. However, every item is sealed by a restriction. Once anyone obtains an item, they will immediately be transported to the entrance of the next trial, the Marvelous Illusion.
"The remaining passage leads straight to the next trial. If you enter that passage, you will forfeit your chance to obtain a treasure. Furthermore, the destinations of these passages are random and change whenever someone enters. Whether you obtain a treasure will depend on your luck."
He paused briefly before continuing:
"Also, once you enter a passage, you cannot turn back. You must make a trip through the Marvelous Illusion. If you do not wish to attempt the next trial, you may remain in this stone hall. After some time, you will automatically be transported out of Void Sky Hall!"
When no one responded, he paid it no mind. He called to his companions, and the three of them each entered a passage and disappeared.
Anyone who had made it this far clearly had some confidence in their strength. With ancient