Murong Liu led everyone to the front of the massive statue and pointed to the grooves at its base. "First, we test your spiritual power. Place your hands here. Let me see how many layers of spiritual cultivation you possess."
Ryan did as instructed, placing his hands into the grooves.
A few seconds passed. Then, as if responding to his touch, the statue trembled slightly. Suddenly, a white light lit up above it.
Buzz—
Countless mysterious Brahma-like sounds echoed out of nowhere, resonating directly within everyone's minds. The sound was neither harsh nor irritating. Instead, it was soothing, as though it washed over the soul, leaving the body light and relaxed.
For Ryan, the sensation was even stronger. The sound seemed to ring directly within his consciousness, pulling him into an extremely tranquil state, like floating in a warm ocean. Every trace of tension melted away.
