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'Again?' Noah shouted in his mind.

He had already seen a similar scene. The same had happened in Great Builder's inheritance when he completed the most difficult challenge in the first layer.

The arrival of the "Breath" in the hall confirmed his victory. The book in his hands hinted that the trial was over. Noah had already obtained his reward, but that underground structure had yet to end.

'I can't recover quickly enough this time,' Noah thought as he studied his condition.

He had broken bones, a crushed leg, damaged internal organs, and a few superficial injuries. Even his mighty black hole couldn't make him battle-ready in a week. Noah would have to focus on his recovery for months to return to his peak.

Still, his curiosity had the better of him. Even in his injured condition, Noah could force himself to run if the situation required it. Yet, he had the vague feeling that he wouldn't get another chance to explore that new path if he turned back now.