Volume 1 Chapter 485

Chapter 485: The True Meaning of the Knowledge Trial

Under Lolth’s strong reaction, Yi also finally responded.

Having experienced the trials of the Clean Spring Palace from the Seven Kingdoms, which included the tests of "Questioning the Heart" and "Chopping Delusion," Yi also was already more resistant to negative emotions than the others present.

The reason she had been stuck here before was not just simple "fear," but more like a deep emotional knot.

Facing one’s past is also a kind of courage.

Lolth used a rather clever method to erase Yi also’s thoughts of not wanting to face the past.

Lolth gave Yi also hope for the future.

Just like Julie felt her fear lessen a lot after seeing Qiong, when Yi also realized she had a chance to see Ann again…

Her "Courage Trial" had already been completed.

If we ignore the fact that, before the memory ended, everything in this world suddenly cried out in pain, Lolth was still quite happy.

But no matter what…

She finally left this terrible place.

After Yi also opened her eyes as well, in front of them appeared the scene of the "library" that Lolth had just seen.

And also, the Artificial Soul of Ruins of Sand, the greatest achievement of the Ailuo race— the girl "Five Colors."

She looked at the waking Lolth and showed an unhappy expression.

"Your Excellency the magistrate… you helped all four of them cheat!"

She snapped the book shut with a clap and gently floated in front of Lolth. Her sparkling eyes came close, revealing faint and intricate magical patterns glowing with a soft golden light beneath the surface.

Lolth, hearing these words from Five Colors, did not show any sign of guilt; instead, she became even more confident.

"So, are you going to take away my chance?"

She looked at Five Colors with great anticipation.

Five Colors was questioned like this and became somewhat speechless.

After a moment, she finally spoke with a bit less confidence, her voice trembling slightly.

"This won’t happen again, your honor!"

"However, in the Knowledge Trial, even if you want to cheat, you won’t have the chance!"

"I will not give you the opportunity to help them anymore."

As Five Colors said this, the others watched her conversation with Lolth and sensed something was strange.

Why does it feel like this Artificial Soul girl… seems to have an unusual attitude towards this succubus?

Could it be that this succubus’s Charm can even affect artificial beings?

However, the other four silently agreed not to voice their guesses.

Lolth listened to Five Colors’ words and was a bit dazed.

She realized that the "Knowledge Trial" seemed a little different from what she had expected.

"So there is no outside help?"

"Isn’t this trial… supposed to feel like answering questions?"

"Like everyone answers questions together, or takes turns, or buzzes in… and if you lose, a bucket of water will be poured down on you?"

Lolth thought about the variety shows she had seen in her past life and couldn’t help but complain.

The challenges of the Ailuo race had such a strong sense of variety show that she instinctively thought the Knowledge Trial would be in the same format.

Could it be that this challenge is… a written test?

Upon hearing Lolth’s words, "Five Colors" also showed a surprised expression.

"You are truly remarkable, Your Excellency… You easily revealed the thought processes of most of the Ailuo race members back then."

"But… Your Excellency, you completely misunderstood the direction of this ‘knowledge’!"

Five Colors said, gently lifting a finger.

The books in the entire library shook, and lines of golden, ancient runes flew out and entered her back.

The golden light in her eyes grew brighter and brighter until it turned into a pair of shining golden eyes.

"It has no meaning to examine how much knowledge you have."

"For the original Ailuo race… passing on knowledge is just one way of learning."

"The mechanical, dull parts that do not challenge understanding can skip the ‘learning’ step."

"All the trials before were like tests and examinations."

"Only the Knowledge Trial is a gift!"

"Of course… it is also the most dangerous part before the Final Trial!"

"The creation of the soul can exist, but the passing down of skills is false; courage and the past are not taboos, but the gift of knowledge is the greatest trap."

"There is no way but to face it, to move forward, and to accept…"

"There is no other way!"

Five Colors said this and gently raised her fingertips a little.

A loud burst of golden light exploded from her fingertips, instantly engulfing Lolth and her companions!

The golden light was made up of endless symbols and information.

Pure information made of magic.

Countless pieces of "information" refined by Five Colors, an artificial life and Artificial Soul, using the power of the half-plane and the wisdom of a thousand years, almost infinitely close to the "truth," directly entered the souls of everyone present.

This is the true meaning of the "Knowledge Trial."

It is not a test of how much knowledge the participants have.

Instead, it uses "knowledge" itself as the means of testing.

A mental shock, a hundred times more terrifying than any illusion, shook everyone’s soul; even an attack from a level nine mental magic could not compare to this impact.

If it weren’t for the fact that it was not destructive, the souls of the five people present would have been torn apart in an instant.

Even Lolth would probably suffer some soul wounds.

However, even though this thing released by "the five colors" did not intend to harm anyone, it was still quite frightening.

Julie fainted after just holding on for a moment.

After she fell unconscious, the "knowledge" automatically avoided her, steering clear of the girl’s fallen soul.

Next, Qiong and Lalea also could no longer hold on.

The only difference was that Lalea, as a spellcaster, did not appear to be in as much pain.

Qiong and Julie looked like they were forced to eat a lot of things they didn’t like and then fell down, while Lalea looked more like she had overeaten.

Following them, Yi also fell down.

Before she fell, she seemed to still have some strength left.

"It is indeed a nice gift… but if this continues, I won’t be able to hold back my level, so… let’s forget it."

Yi also leaned back and fell to the ground.

The only person still standing was Lolth.

Although Lolth was also affected, she did not show any signs of pain.

Five Colors looked at her, and she looked back at Five Colors.

Lolth could even speak and chat with Five Colors very easily.

"So, um… can you tell me some knowledge I’m not very familiar with?"

"Everything now is too basic."

"Aside from making my soul feel a bit uncomfortable and my head buzz, it can’t really be called a gift, can it?"