Chapter 718: Chapter 718: The Trial of Fire

Elara stepped into the arena, the heat from the columns of flame licking at her skin, but she remained focused. The Blade of Eternity hummed with anticipation in her hand, its edge gleaming with a faint glow. This trial was not just a test of physical strength; it was a challenge to her very essence—to her understanding of the element of fire.

The arena was a massive circular chamber, its stone walls lined with veins of molten rock. The floor was a patchwork of lava pools and scorched earth, with paths of solid stone winding through the treacherous terrain. The flames that erupted from the ground formed ever-shifting patterns, creating a labyrinth that seemed to change with every step.