In a fictional religion called "Star Faith", believers believe that the stars in the universe are the incarnation of gods, and each star contains endless wisdom and power. In order to prove their loyalty to God, believers must undergo a harsh ritual called "Star Test". ### The process of the Star Test 1. **Preliminary preparation**: Before the test, believers need to fast and meditate for seven days on a full moon night to purify their minds and establish a connection with the energy of the universe. During this period, they can only drink water and avoid worldly affairs to enhance their self-awareness. 2. **The moment of choice**: At the brightest moment of the starry night, the leader will gather those who are ready to participate and announce the beginning of the test. The believers are taken to a mysterious mountaintop where there is a huge stone circle, symbolizing the connection with the universe. 3. **Severe test**: The test is divided into three stages, each with unique challenges that believers must successfully pass to prove their loyalty to God. - **Trial of the wind**: Believers need to stand still in the strong wind, holding the "Starlight Stone" symbolizing their faith. If they fall under the influence of the wind, they must confess their weakness to other believers instead of continuing the challenge, indicating that they have failed this trial. - **Trial of Fire**: The second stage requires believers to walk through a road covered with flames. They need to overcome their fear of pain and silently recite the name of God in their hearts to obtain the protection of the gods. Believers who walk through the flames will receive the "Scorching Mark", symbolizing that they have experienced baptism. - **Judgment of Shadows**: Finally, believers must find a way out in a dark maze, where false temptations and fantasies are hidden. If believers get lost in the scene, they will not be able to find the exit and will be considered unfaithful to their faith. 4. **Results and Consequences**: Believers who pass the test will be blessed by God and become "Star Guardians". They will continue to undertake the mission of spreading and defending faith. Believers who fail to complete the test will face terrible consequences: being exiled to a place called "Land of the Lost", a desert of spirit and faith, where they will lose the ability to connect with the gods and will never be able to return. ### Ending The religious ceremony of "Interstellar Faith" tests the will and faith of believers through harsh tests, allowing each believer to grow in challenges and seek harmony with the universe. This ceremony is not only a test of loyalty to God, but also a kind of inner exploration and baptism.