The Forbidden Path

They all faced the same outcome: Wolfhart Neal failed to surpass the seventh stage, while Jaromir Neal faltered at the sixth.

"Your Highness, the details of the final three trials must remain confidential," cautioned Soul Slave No. 3.

"I understand. I have a question for you: How much has the combat strength of the guardian creature on the eleventh stage increased? Tens of thousands?" 

Braydon Neal's inquiry sent shockwaves through the room.

How many times? 

Ten thousand times alone was staggering enough.

"Twenty thousand times," Soul Slave No. 3 hesitated briefly before divulging the information.

"No wonder," remarked Braydon. 

Despite his 8,000-fold amplification from the 256 hexagrams, he still couldn't match the great blazing sun's might. 

The disparity was indeed staggering.

Kohen Neal and the others were taken aback. 

A 20,000-fold amplification at the same realm was almost unfathomable.