Solomon hoisted his greatsword and followed the long column of first-year students down a winding dirt path. The trail eventually opened up into a steep mountain gorge.
A massive waterfall of glowing blue water completely blocked the passage forward, crashing violently into the rocky basin below.
The scarred instructor stood near the muddy banks of the rushing water. He pointed a wooden staff at the glowing cascade. "This is a basic physical filter. You must actively project your internal aura outward to form a protective layer. Anyone who fails to pass through this spiritual waterfall will be denied entry to the third trial."
"What if we haven't awakened our aura or haven't learned to control it?" a student asked nervously.
