V. Special Environment of the Secret Realm:
1. The internal temperature of the Saint Glow Secret Realm remains between 50℃-65℃ year-round, with core areas reaching over 75℃.
2. Fire-type pets in this environment receive a 20% increase in skill power and a 30% increase in energy recovery speed.
3. Fighting-type pets in this environment receive a 15% increase in attack power and a 20% increase in stamina recovery speed.
4. Pets of other attributes can improve their tolerance to high-temperature environments through adaptive training within the Secret Realm.
VI. Important Notes:
1. Participants must bring their own cooling equipment and pet supplies.
2. Malicious combat between contestants is prohibited within the Secret Realm; violators will be disqualified.
3. Supply stations are available within the Secret Realm, where Trial Points can be exchanged for supplies.
4. If a contestant's pet experiences severe discomfort during the trial, they should withdraw immediately.
Liu Yi finished reading the last line and closed the document.
“No problem,” she said. “I’ll participate.”
Wen Ruoxi took a gold-stamped card from a drawer and handed it to her. “This is your trial pass. On November 10th at 8 AM, gather at the Saint Candle Beast Tamer Association entrance. We will take a teleportation array together to the Saint Glow Secret Realm.”
She paused, then added, “During the trial, you are free to choose whether to camp within the Secret Realm or return daily via the teleportation array to the camp arranged by the Association. However, the temperature in the Secret Realm will be even higher at night, and with some nocturnal pets active, it’s advisable to stay at the camp for greater safety.”
“Understood.”
Wen Ruoxi nodded. “See you tomorrow then.”
When Liu Yi emerged, Wei Xiuyu was waiting for her in the lobby.
“All set?” Wei Xiuyu stood up from the sofa.
“Mm.” Liu Yi handed her the trial pass. “We gather on November 10th at 8 AM and will travel together to the Saint Glow Secret Realm. The trial lasts thirteen days, ending on November 22nd.”
Wei Xiuyu took the pass, glanced at it, and returned it.
“I know the Saint Glow Secret Realm; I visited it a few times years ago,” she paused. “That Secret Realm indeed offers special benefits to Fire-type and Fighting-type pets, but for pets of other attributes, the high-temperature environment is quite a challenge. Ziyue is Ice-type, and while Chiying is Dragon-type, it will still need time to adapt.”
“I know,” Liu Yi said, looking down at Jinyao in her arms. “That’s why I’m taking them along this time; it’s a good opportunity for them to adapt to the Glorious Domain’s climate and environment in advance.”
Wei Xiuyu nodded. “Alright, then go prepare. I won’t see you off that day. Just contact me if anything comes up.”
...
November 10th, morning.
The plaza in front of the Saint Candle Beast Tamer Association was bustling with people.
When Liu Yi arrived, hundreds of contestants had already gathered in the plaza, dressed in various school uniforms and accompanied by their diverse pets.
“Contestants, please quiet down!”
The clamor in the plaza gradually subsided.
Wen Ruoxi stood on the steps at the entrance of the Beast Tamer Association, holding a loudspeaker, her gaze sweeping over the crowd in the plaza.
“The 13th Sacred Fire Trial now begins.”
“Contestants, please enter the teleportation array one by one according to the number on your wristbands.”
She stepped aside, and the large doors behind her slowly opened, revealing a passage to the teleportation hall on the second underground floor.
The contestants entered the Beast Tamer Association in numerical order.
Liu Yi’s number was HY-SC-0047, placing her slightly ahead of the middle of the line.
She followed the line into the Beast Tamer Association, walked through the lobby, and descended the stairs.
A massive circular teleportation array filled the entire floor of the hall, its golden array patterns slowly flowing beneath their feet, like burning flames.
Staff members stood at the edge of the teleportation array, guiding the contestants to step onto it one by one.
“Please stand in the center of the teleportation array. No crowding, no pushing.”
Liu Yi stepped onto the teleportation array and found a relatively spacious spot to stand.
Jinyao poked its head out from her arms, curiously watching the glowing array patterns around them.
“Yanyan?”
This again?
“Mm,” Liu Yi nodded. “There are a lot of people this time, so don’t move around.”
Jinyao obediently nestled back into her arms.
The light from the teleportation array grew brighter and brighter.
Golden light rose from the ground, intertwining in mid-air to form a massive light shield.
A sense of weightlessness washed over them.
When her vision cleared, Liu Yi found herself standing on a crimson-red land.
The sky was deep orange, cloudless, with the sun hanging low above the horizon, painting the entire landscape fiery red. In the distance were rolling mountains, dark red with golden patterns shimmering on their surfaces.
The air was thick with the scent of sulfur, and the temperature was noticeably higher than in the Saint Candle Region.
Jinyao took a deep breath and exhaled a small cluster of sparks.
“Yanyan!”
This place is so comfortable!
Ziyue walked out from beside Liu Yi, its four paws landing on the crimson ground. It shook its fur, and the cold aura around its body rapidly diffused in the high temperature, forming a small patch of frost beneath its feet.
The frost quickly evaporated, rising as white steam.
Ziyue scanned the surrounding environment.
“Bingbing?”
Is this the Saint Glow Secret Realm?
“Mm,” Liu Yi nodded. “How does it feel?”
Ziyue was silent for a moment, looked down at the evaporating frost beneath its feet, then raised its head.
“Bingbing.”
It’s alright, just a bit hot.
Chiying flew into the air from Liu Yi’s side, its dark scales gleaming with a profound luster under the crimson sky.
It circled once in the air, then landed back beside Liu Yi.
“Mo.”
Low air density, unstable airflow, strong high-altitude winds.
Liu Yi nodded, committing the information to memory.
Wen Ruoxi stood at the front of the line. After everyone had recovered from the disorientation of the teleportation, she clapped her hands.
“Contestants, welcome to the Saint Glow Secret Realm,” her voice echoed through the vast expanse. “For the next thirteen days, you will undergo adaptive training and trial tasks here.”
“Today is November 10th. The first five days are for free training. You can freely explore the Secret Realm to familiarize yourselves with the environment and terrain.”
She took a small electronic device from her pocket and held it up. “This is a Trial Wristband, one for each person. The wristband will record your movements and task completion within the Secret Realm, and can also be used to view maps, check points, and communicate with other contestants.”
Staff members began distributing the wristbands.
Liu Yi took a wristband and put it on her left wrist.
The wristband was made of a light material. After touching her skin, it automatically tightened to a comfortable fit.
The screen lit up, displaying lines of information.
【Trial Participant: Liu Yi】
【ID: HY-SC-0047】
【Current Points: 0】
【Task Progress: 0%】
【Map: Unlocked (requires exploration to unlock)】
Wen Ruoxi continued, “During the first five days of free training, you can explore the Secret Realm as you wish. Each time you reach a new area, the map will automatically unlock, and you will earn exploration points.”
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