Round 8:

You decide to analyze each puzzle and riddle carefully, using your intelligence to solve them one by one. With a focused mind, you examine the intricate details of each puzzle, searching for patterns and clues.

As you progress through the Trial of the Wise Tortoise, you encounter a variety of challenges, including logic puzzles, mathematical conundrums, and cryptic riddles. With each solved puzzle, you feel a sense of accomplishment and move closer to completing the trial.

The hermit observes your progress with a smile, impressed by your sharp intellect and problem-solving abilities. As you solve the final puzzle, a hidden door opens, revealing the path to the next trial.

The hermit leads you to a tranquil pond, surrounded by blooming lotus flowers. This is the location of the Trial of the Tranquil Lotus, where you must demonstrate your inner peace and spiritual harmony.

What will you do?

1. Meditate and focus your mind, seeking inner peace and tranquility.

2. Engage in a series of martial arts forms, using the fluid movements to achieve spiritual harmony.

3. Perform a ritualistic ceremony, involving incense and chanting, to connect with the spiritual realm.

{Please choose an option: 1, 2, or 3}