When those words entered Maria's mind, a blinding light appeared, causing her to shut her eyes, and when she opened them again, she was in a different area.
"Welcome to the next test, Candidate! Now that you have proved your affinity, talent, comprehensive abilities, and capacity for making unique skills, it's time to move on to combat prowess! In the Cultivation World, only the strong reign supreme! Talent means nothing if you lack the strength to keep you alive! Prove your worth by defeating all of the enemies! However, should you not be able to pass this test, your only other option is death! Good luck!"
For some reason, when Maria heard the feminine voice this time, there was a hint of anger in its voice. She wondered if maybe an actual person was watching over this inheritance, but then she shook her head of these thoughts.