The forest felt alive — as if countless unseen eyes followed his every step.

  The night was unnaturally silent. Moonlight spilled across the dark canopy, yet the trees seemed to swallow the light itself, as though even brightness was unwelcome here.

  Long Chen moved forward slowly, senses alert.

  Then suddenly—

  The energy within his body trembled.

  It was the instinct granted by Limit Sense — the ability to perceive danger before it fully formed.

  His breathing grew heavier.

  Something was wrong.

  The shadows between the trees shifted.

  There was no wind.

  “Who’s there?” he whispered.

  No answer came.

  In that moment, he understood.

  This forest was alive.

  Without warning, black roots exploded from the ground and shot toward his legs. He leapt back on instinct.

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  His hand lifted on its own — and for the first time, a faint distortion shimmer formed at his fingertips, a natural limit-response reaction.

  His eyes widened slightly.

  “So this is my power…”

  There was no time to analyze it.

  More roots surged forward like living spears.

  Long Chen closed his eyes and listened inward.

  Pulse. Pulse. Pulse.

  He pressed his palm against the earth.

  An invisible wave spread outward — not energy, but limit pressure.

  The roots froze mid-motion.

  The forest fell completely still.

  A voice echoed within his mind.

  “Qualified.”

  He looked around sharply. No figure appeared.

  But ahead, hidden among the trees, stood a massive stone gate covered in moss and ancient dust, as if untouched for thousands of years. Old symbols glowed faintly across its surface.

  “Only those whose veins have awakened may enter.”

  His heart pounded.

  This was no natural ruin.

  It was an ancient cultivator trial ground.

  He pushed the gate open.

  Divine Slate Trial — Phase One: Living Domain

  Inside the chamber, a sphere floated at the center of the air. The moment he approached, it shattered into pure light that rushed into his body.

  Pain erupted through his veins like liquid fire, burning through every channel.

  Then — stillness.

  When he opened his eyes again, the world had changed.

  He could see streams of energy — thin threads of power hidden within stone, air, and soil.

  Vein Sight awakened.

  Hidden energy flows, traps, and cultivation states were now visible to him.

  At that moment, heavy footsteps echoed from deep within the chamber.

  Thud. Thud. Thud.

  Two crimson eyes ignited in the darkness.

  An ancient voice rumbled through the hall.

  “First Trial — Survive.”

  Long Chen smiled.

  Not from confidence —

  From excitement.

  Because he understood one truth clearly.

  This was only the beginning.

  End of Chapter 4

  Thank you for walking this path with Long Chen.

  Each trial shapes his strength — the next gate is already opening.

  Continue to the next chapter.

  Author: R. Limitless

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