The Man’s Decree – Chapter 6098

Jared glanced at him, a small smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. He stepped up to the crystal bed but paused, turning toward Vivian. "Miss Chance, I think I've figured out what this trial is really about."

Vivian lifted an eyebrow. "Oh?"

"The illusion dredges up the deepest fear in a person's heart..." Jared spoke slowly. "What you're truly observing isn't whether we can endure the fear, but whether we can stay true to ourselves and remain unmoved."

He nodded toward the bed. "Lord Wagner‘s reaction showed that, inside, fear took over and his body lost control. In your view, someone like that isn't worthy to be your cultivation partner."

A brief shimmer flickered across Vivian's eyes, a tiny ripple that hadn't been there a heartbeat earlier.