Without the slightest hesitation, Zhou Heng gestured to the Ancient Hero, "The Bystander," then strode into the distorted "gate of light."
The instant Zhou Heng stepped into the distorted "gate of light," three paths appeared before him: a straight, uncreased path of starlight on the left, a creased but relatively straight path of starlight in the middle, and a twisted, pitch-black hollow that was difficult to traverse.
Gazing at the three entirely different paths, Zhou Heng narrowed his eyes slightly and considered how to proceed. Just then, Fate Hint slowly appeared on his retinas...
``` [Every living being has the right to make choices about their own future. This is true of you, and of The Bystander as well.]
[Fate offers you hints.]
[Fate Hint One: Choose the path of starlight on your left, and you will complete the Hidden Mechanism of the "Endless Mana Corridor" and gain control of the "Pillar of Creation · Element Series." You will be able to easily slay all Longevity-Cursed Species, including "Wang Congxin." By choosing this path, you will adhere to your earlier intentions, return the "Mana Element Corridor" to heaven and earth, and complete the fivefold Legendary Transcendence Achievement, "Return of the Element."]
[Fate Hint Two: Creases represent difficulty. This is the final test "The Bystander" has given you. Choose him, and you will complete the highest hidden difficulty of the "Endless Mana Corridor." You will receive the many rewards of "Fate Hint One," along with fragments of information concerning "Bard · Youtier's" plan. By choosing this path, you will additionally receive the skill "The Bystander Stance" from "The Bystander." This skill will merge into "Planetary Art and Heaven's Awakened One Eye," granting you a trace of entirely new power.]
[Fate Hint Three: You are somewhat puzzled. If the middle path of