The Almighty Dragon General

Wael turned to James, grabbed him, and left the area.
Although the two were out of sight, Wael’s voice resounded in the area.
“James shall challenge the trials three days later.”
The two returned to James’ residence in Tempris House.
James inquired, “What are the three trials?”
Wael explained, “The founder of the Verde Academy created some illusions. Initially, it was our custom for the next head of each
house to go through these trials. However, we gradually stopped practicing it. The retiring head would eventually choose the next
head. The illusions would only be utilized when most authorities oppose the chosen candidate.”
“What are the illusions like?” James asked curiously.
Wael shook his head lightly and replied, “Nobody knows what the illusion is precisely. Everyone experiences a different illusion.
Moreover...”
“Yeah?” James urged him to continue.
Wael explained, “The Verde Academy’s sacred scroll is placed at the end of the third illusion. You must enter the illusion and
pass the third trial to read the sacred scroll. If you fail to succeed in the trial, you’re not qualified to read it.”
“Is that so?” James rubbed his chin pensively. He murmured, “Looks like I’ll have to challenge the trials.”
Then, he asked, “Is there anything I should be careful of while in the illusion?”
Wael shook his head lightly and said, “There’s nothing much to pay attention to. After entering the illusion, everything is up to
your fate. But, in theory, the higher one’s cultivation, the greater the chances of passing through the trials.”
James asked, ‘Then how many in the Verde Academy have successfully passed the trials in the past?”
“Quite a lot. Almost all the current heads have challenged and passed the trials. I’ve passed the trials before as well. However,
I’ve been corrupted by an Inner Demon after a past incident and won’t be able to pass the trials anymore.”
Wael explained some things about the trials.

However, the information was useless because the illusion every challenger would experience was different, and the trials they
had to go through varied.
‘You just went through a battle and should rest immediately. You’ll challenge the Supreme Illusions three days later.”
Wael left after leaving a few words.
Afterward, James stayed in his residence’s yard. He took out an Acmean Herb and began to refine it and heal his wounds.
Although the injuries from the previous battle were not fatal, he had to recuperate to challenge the Supreme Illusions in his peak
condition.
James began to recuperate in the foundation.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
Wael appeared on time and brought James to the Verde Academy.
Many powerhouses and core members from the Verde Academy’s Five Houses gathered in the back mountain.
Wael and James arrived punctually under the countless gazes.
James scanned the area and saw a bright portal at the mountaintop. A huge crowd gathered around it, awaiting their arrival.
Wael led James to the portal and asked, “Are you ready?”
James nodded lightly and replied, “Absolutely.”
Lothar took out a token and handed it to him, saying, ‘Take this. If you want to give up during the trial, pour your power into this
token. It’ll teleport you out of the illusion.
Remember that the illusions are very dangerous, and you might lose your life.”
“Alright.” James took the token and entered the portal, disappearing from everyone’s sight.