"That's not a Big Stone Lurker," Liu noted with surprise.
"First time observing advanced trials?" asked a sixth-year student who had sat down next to him, her tone friendly.
Liu nodded, not taking his eyes off the arena.
"Stone Mountain," she explained. "The natural evolution of the Big Lurker, already at Silver 1 level. When you advance to fifth year or obtain a Bronze 2 beast, you face a Lesser Stone Mountain. But these are seventh-years with Silver beasts, so they fight against a complete Stone Mountain."
Liu processed the information, mentally comparing the dimensions. The Stone Mountain must have measured at least six meters in height, with proportionally greater mass. Its surface displayed crystalline formations that suggested increased resistance.
