"In short, in this place dominated by the spiritual law, any energy related to the spiritual soul will be enhanced, while the other types of energies that do not relate to the spiritual soul will be greatly restricted.
The first trial tested one's physical strength.
This time, it focuses on the use of the energy of the spiritual sense and spiritual soul.
Then, I guess, the succeeding trials will measure other sets of capabilities,"
Austin concluded.
"All right. Quit talking and let's get out of this place already.
Unless you want to be clobbered by all the participants here.
After all, you are worth so much,"
the Heavenly Majestic Pot teased with a wicked grin.
"Hey guys, you are free to use these magic treasures that are related to the spiritual soul energy."
Dozens of magic treasures materialized in an instant as the pot waved its hand. The magic treasures flew towards Austin and his companions, and they picked the ones that best suited their fighting style.
Prince Aldrich and his crew didn't join them.
As the representatives of the demonic beast from the Beast Cosmos, they chose to embark on the next phase of the trial as an independent group.
Prince Aldrich took charge of the horde of members of the Beast Cosmos and would continue to do so in the succeeding trials.
Austin and the Heavenly Majestic Pot then released their Aura Disguising Skill that altered their appearances and the aura of their spiritual souls. They also covered the auras of their companions to prevent them from being detected by the other participants.
The gnome also used a secret skill that cut them off from their immediate surroundings to further hide their whereabouts as they traveled to their next destination.
"Wait! I'll also use my Hallucinatory Handkerchief to aid in hiding our tracks," Violet proposed.
As she waved her hand, the Hallucinatory Handkerchief materialized and released mystical energy that formed a dome that surrounded them. It prevented the group from being perceived by people from the other side.
With all the skills that they put together, it was almost impossible for others to track Austin and his team.
"Let's go!"
Austin swung his hand and led the way out of the place.
Soon after, Dempsey of the Mu Clan released his spiritual sense into the vast crowd to track Austin, but to no avail.
"Damn it! Pearce, use your blood power to find Austin. Let's team up and take that guy out," Dempsey told Pearce in a desperate voice.
"No problem,"
Pearce agreed right away.
He immediately sat with legs crossed in the starry sky. Then he waved his hands and wrote some undecipherable runes in the air.
A scarlet-colored force gushed out from his body and spread in a
they found.
As they came closer, they noticed that it was a huge star with a vast territory.
They also saw that several strong living beings would come and go from that star.
It seemed to be prosperous and well-known within the star cluster.
Austin and his team swiftly landed on the star like shooting stars.
Finally, they reached their first destination in search of the members of the spiritual race.
"Master, it seems that this is the outskirts of a small town.
It's actually a lovely town!"
Violet exclaimed with her eyes wide open in joy and excitement.
Austin and the others started walking to look around. They saw a town nearby.
Stone arch bridges and wooden buildings of ancient style came into sight.
Along the way, they also saw a green, clear lake with several willows planted along the shores. The scenery was very calming and beautiful.
It was a simple and quiet town that could make anyone feel comfortable in an instant.
"Let's go inside the town."
Austin continued walking as he signaled his companions to follow him.
Soon, they entered the town. They noticed that it was inhabited by various species and that the human race was one among several others.
The crowing of cocks and barking of dogs could be heard. It was a peaceful town like other common ones.
"W-Wait, master. I feel like someone is staring at us.
It feels terrible! It's like they can see through our innermost being,"
Violet screamed in disgust and terror.
"I can feel it too. Someone is definitely spying on us.
If I'm not mistaken, it must be the spiritual race. I didn't expect that we'll find them this quickly. Be quiet and act normal for now."
Austin signaled the rest of his team to act normal and avoid speaking in loud voices so as not to agitate the members of the spiritual race.