"Next City... second trial hall," Chris whispered, steadily rising to his feet. He popped two healing pills into his mouth just in case and stored the rest safely away. "This Void na proper cheat code, if anyone fit survive am," he chuckled with a mix of awe and amusement. (This Void is a proper cheat code, if anyone can survive it.) He stepped through the grand door. The glowing bridge lit up brightly under his feet. Just then, a warm golden light enveloped his entire body. [Notice: Host Body Rapidly Recovering.] [Host Body Status: Fully Healed.] --- Outside the Void Mountain, the two suns had slowly begun rising over the horizon, painting the desert in hues of gold and crimson. "Still no movement inside?" Senior Yang asked. He was a tall, imposing man with a prominent scar across his face, his powerful Golden Core aura radiating outward like an unstoppable force. "The boy is either dead or trapped in the outer layers," Elder Mia replied, stepping closer to the archwa

Chris stepped out of the second trial pagoda, his body still buzzing with residual golden healing light. The glowing bridge stretched endlessly ahead, leading toward the massive floating mountain range that loomed imposingly in the distance. Halfway across the bridge, he paused, staring down into the endless, bottomless void beneath the floating cities. The sheer drop sent a slight chill through him despite his growing power. "System, how much time do I have before those Lion Clan people come after me?" [Host has approximately 2 months and 4 weeks inside the Void before the main Lion Expedition Force arrives.] Chris rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "I have to get stronger before they arrive. Now no be the time to dey rush like mumu." (Now is not the time to rush like a fool.) "Time to grind. Time to push beyond," Chris muttered, looking at his open palm with a soft, determined smile. He pressed onward into the heart of the new city. This one was strikingly different from the previou

The ground split open with a deafening crack, and ten massive beasts emerged from the swirling crimson light. Each one was bigger, more ferocious, and far more imposing than anything Chris had faced in the first two trials. [Host Has Encountered Multiple Powerful Beasts.] A flaming lion with a mane of pure, roaring fire. A bone-armored rhino that shook the entire hall with every thunderous step. Twin ice serpents that froze the air around them, leaving trails of frost. A stealthy shadow leopard, a majestic thunderbird crackling with electricity, a venomous spider queen whose legs clicked menacingly, a colossal rock titan, a wind blade eagle with razor-sharp feathers, a blood wolf pack leader, and finally a humanoid golem of condensed void energy that twisted and warped with swirling black nothingness. With a unified, earth-shattering roar that sent dust cascading from the ceiling, all ten beasts charged at Chris simultaneously. The hall's stone floor cracked and splintered under the

Again, golden sunlight cascaded down like a divine blessing, enveloping Chris in a warm, radiant glow. The healing energy mended every cut, bruise, and strain on his body while infusing his very core with fresh vitality. It felt like liquid power surging through his veins, strengthening him from the inside out and washing away the exhaustion of battle. [Core Formation Early Stage: 29% — 61%.] [New Skill Acquired: Void Step (Basic) — Short Distance Burst Movement.] [Core Qi Blast Upgraded To Intermediate.] He sat cross-legged on the ground, chest still heaving as he caught his breath. A broad, satisfied grin spread across his face despite the lingering fatigue. "That was intense. I really feel the power difference. Core Formation is insane. If those Lion Clan niggas see me now, they go think say I be ghost." (That was intense. I really feel the power difference. Core Formation is insane. If those Lion Clan niggas see me now, they will think that I am a ghost.) He extended his ha

The Void Storm Dragon’s long, snake-like body squeezed tighter around Chris, its rough, storm-charged scales scraping against his skin like sharp black stones wrapped in crackling electricity. Lightning burst out in blinding flashes, burning his flesh with white-hot agony. The air reeked of ozone and burnt hair. Razor-sharp wind blades whistled relentlessly through the air, slicing shallow but painful wounds across his arms, chest, and thighs. Fresh, warm blood flowed freely, mixing with the old river mud still caked on his torn robe. Pain exploded through every nerve in his body, but Chris gritted his teeth, his eyes burning with raw, unyielding defiance. "Trying to kill me? Try harder!" he thundered, his eyes glowing faintly as his aura flared outward like a golden storm. [Undying Courage Activated.] [Adrenaline & Willpower Surge: 40% — 65%.] [25x Recovery Engaged.] [Core Formation Mid Stage Energy Stabilizing.] He flexed every muscle in his body. Core Formation