Chapter 1326 Trial of Courage

After the test of strength comes the test of will.

This trial requires Garen to climb the highest peak in Stormheim: Thorim's Peak.

Then find the tribe of Thorinir Storm Dragons living on the cliffs, gain their recognition, and obtain their blessings, and you will pass this second trial of will.

Climbing Thorim's Peak was easy for Garen. He didn't even need the grappling spear specially forged by Hedasshar to climb over the cliffs, nor did he need non-slip hiking boots or magnets to protect him from lightning strikes.

Although he encountered obstructions from Skovald's men during the climb, Garin reached the top of the storm safely.

As Garin had expected, those storm dragons had been enslaved by Skovald and his elite Dekgar Windborn Knights.

Garin defeated the leader of Dekgar's army and a group of little Karami, rescued the enslaved Dragon Mother, and the God King has gone to the next level for the trial of will.

What was even more dramatic was that this group of rescued storm dragons were as obedient as pet dogs in front of Garin, a true black dragon slayer who also possessed the blessing of four-colored dragons. They cried and begged to be Garin's mounts.

In the end, in order to obtain the blessing of the Mother Dragon Thorinir, Galimian reluctantly accepted them and promised to help them seek revenge on Skovald.

With the two blessings, Garin has reached the final step of the trial, the trial of courage.

Heimdall takes Galin to Runeglade, the oldest and most mysterious forest in Stormheim.

"I'm going to take you to find Vidhar."

Heimdall told Galin: "The ancient Vidhar was once a wise and famous vrykul. Ten thousand years ago, he was transformed into a tree with the help of a Highmountain tauren, so that his wisdom could be preserved forever."

"Converting vrykul into treants?"

A memory of an old friend from ten thousand years ago flashed through Garin's mind, and his heart skipped a beat: "Could that minotaur be a follower of Cenarius?"

"Have you heard of the nature demigod? Yes, that minotaur is a powerful druid." Heimdall replied, "It's a pity that Father Odin doesn't like foreign races, otherwise I would be happy to guide those powerful and brave minotaur warriors into Valhalla."

While they were talking, the two had already entered this fertile woodland.

This woodland is different from the tropical rainforest of Un'Goro Crater and the lush green forest of Ashenvale. This woodland has a warm tone.

This is a birch forest.

Heimdall stopped in the woods. A breeze blew by, caressing the yellow-green branches on the straight white tree trunks.

"Welcome to the Woodlands, distinguished guests..."

A deep, ancient voice echoed through the woods.

Garin looked around and finally found a face that seemed to be carved on the trunk of a big tree not far from him.

The facial features were carved from wood, and with the thick long beard, it was immediately recognizable as a Vikus face.

"Long time no see, Vidhar."

Heimdall approached and greeted him familiarly.

"Oh! It's Lord Heimdall. Usually it's Harvey who brings people here. You don't come here often. It seems that the trial-taker this time is very special." The rune tree man Vidhar's eyes widened, as if he remembered Garin's appearance.

"Yes, this warrior is called Olaf, and Father Odin values him very much."

Heimdall gave a brief explanation.

After hearing this, Vidhar paid more attention to Garin.

"In that case, let's skip those time-wasting steps and get started."

According to custom, Vidhar would ask the trial-taker to pick mushrooms and hunt in the woods, offer mushrooms and bear meat as sacrifices, and appease the souls in the woods before starting the next step.

Now that Heimdall has brought people with him, it will be difficult for this rune tree man to use public resources for personal gain.

Soon, Garin found out what the final trial of courage was.

"Warrior, you have passed two trials, and there is one left."

"The Trial of Valor requires you to face the judgment of the ancient kings, but they are dead, and you are not."

"You are very lucky. The Hausvald Bonespeaker who was originally in charge of this trial has been corrupted. I am the only one left who can guide you in building a bridge of communication."

A creepy smile crossed Vidhar's wooden face. "It's quite amusing that a foreign vrykul seeks justice from an ancient vrykul ruler."

Garin was stunned. How did this old tree man know that he was a Vikus from outside the area?

But he was soon distracted by the old tree man's words.

Because he needs to burn incense and offer sacrifices to summon the soul of the ancient Vrykul king.

Hey.

Garin sneered.

I?

Burn incense for you?

Then you will judge me?

What qualifications do you have?

Aren’t you afraid of being torn to pieces on the spot?

Garin mocked in his heart, but he played the whole game and set out on a journey to find the tomb of the former king of the Vikus.

“To find the dragon and divide the gold, look at the winding mountains. Each winding is a barrier. If there are eight layers of danger, they will be in the shape of Yin and Yang Bagua.”

The land under Garin's feet is called the Land of Fallen Kings, and above the land is the Gate of Glory of the Sky Fortress.

Therefore, the Vikings of Stormheim regard it as the starting point for stepping onto the Rainbow Bridge after death. Over the millennia, countless Viking warriors who wanted to enter Valhalla have been buried there.

To the north of this land is Hela's city of the dead, Haustvald. In order to increase the chance of entering Valhalla, the tombs here are surrounded by rune tablets of the Viking customs and traditions.

These stones are engraved with runes that can protect the dead from Hela's evil power for a short period of time.

However, it is extremely difficult to be noticed by Odin. This Titan guardian who believes in elite soldiers and strong generals selects heroes from thousands of miles away. Even if one stays at the Gate of Glory for many years, he will not be chosen and will eventually enter the underworld and become Hela's slave.

Jialin kept muttering something along the way and soon found a huge earth slope.

"Hey, the Hu family still has something. If you follow this formula, you can always find the right one."

According to Vidhar, he needed to find the graves of those rulers, place offerings at their graves, and burn incense to wake them up and pronounce the verdict.

Another point is...

If these former kings of the Vrykul were not among those who were not selected to be included in the Hall of Valhalla after their death, they would probably have a bad temper after being awakened and would be easily attacked by them.

Restraining the anger in his heart, Jialin threw a piece of dragon meat into the offering bowl on the grave and lit the incense burner.

"I am Octel Dragonblood, the former king of the Vrykul. Am I the one you want to be chosen by in Valhalla?"