''Congratulations for passing the second of the King's trials!
You are the 14th person in this century's batch, who has successfully managed to pass through the King's garden.''
As this voice sounded in his ears, Shun Long's surroundings brightened, before he found himself inside a jade-white room.
This room was completely empty, without any decorations, except for what seemed to be a red meditative pillow that was placed on the floor, right in the center of the room.
A black door seemed to have materialized in front of Shun Long, seemingly out of thin air, as a black-haired, middle-aged man then appeared in front of him.
Although this man seemed to be smiling, the look in his eyes gave off a dangerous feeling, akin to that of a viper that was staring at a helpless lamb.
After sizing Shun Long up, the man had that same smile on his face as he said