"Well done, the genetic ability of this Petrification Ray has killed a Level Three student before, and I didn't expect it to be cracked like this. What's the core technique being used?"
Center of the Great City.
Inside a luxurious building resembling a palace, Loloya clapped her hands, her eyes shining like a hungry wolf as she stared at the center, where a mirror as large as a cinema screen displayed the scene of Baiyu battling the Beast Puppet.
Besides Loloya, there were several other women in this intricately adorned palace with carved dragons, phoenixes, and decorations of gold and jade, flourishing to the extreme.
Each of them was extraordinarily beautiful, and any one of them would be a top-rated beauty outside.
Some were gentle, some cute, some graceful, some enchanting.
Every one had a different style.
These women were the City Lord's Attendants. Although the City Lord was female, many outside still suspected her orientation.
Regarding this, the City Lord once issued a statement.
She liked things that were perfect to the extreme, be it people or objects.
As the girls watched the mirror's images, each more or less had their own thoughts.
Next to her, Lilith said, "I haven't seen this core technique before either. It should be something from a secret sect.
I've investigated Baiyu, and he comes from the East Prosperity Imperial.
His information is of rather high confidentiality, and I struggled to get it. Haven't you checked? He's not that simple."
As Lilith inquired, the rest of the girls turned their gaze over.
"Of course, I haven't investigated."
Loloya admitted openly, "He must be anything but simple to be of use. It's not easy to find someone capable nowadays. Last time, he came out alive from that Frost Imperial relic."
Speaking of this.
Lilith and the other girls instantly became interested, "What happened with the Frost Imperial last time?"
Being a matter Loloya handled independently, they had no right to know, nor would anyone use power to investigate. This is an unspoken rule among all the attendants, sanctioned by the City Lord.
Only the City Lord can investigate others, and only she knows how strong the others really are and how deep their backgrounds go.
Although the attendants usually see each other regularly, everyone maintains this understanding, so despite wanting to know the specifics of the relic, they can't investigate and can only wait for Loloya to reveal it herself.
"Uh, it's nothing much. Just found a Frost Imperial relic, then two teachers from holy Purple Crystal School betrayed and killed other students. Baiyu was one of the few who escaped, and he was in good shape."
Loloya shrugged, "When I went to rescue, I thought everyone was dead. To my surprise, this guy was still thriving."
"Really? How did the relic get handled in the end? Didn't you make a fortune again?"
Someone around continued to ask.
Loloya showed a mysterious smile, "Naturally, the top seven layers of spoils were handed over to the City Lord. However, that relic has become mine."
Jealousy appeared in the eyes of the people.
The Frost Imperial dared to challenge the Divine Spirit—a terrifyingly powerful Human Imperial. Even a relic there should contain many valuable things.
A girl in armor frowned, "No way, did the City Lord allow you to expand your power again?
Loloya, confess, did you offer some treasure to please the City Lord?"
The City Lord strictly controlled the power of each attendant.
This control wasn't over their personal strength, as each City Lord's Attendant had similar levels of personal ability, only differing in domains.
But the power they privately accumulated varied greatly.
These powers include but are not limited to private armies, skilled subordinates, Sealing Objects, ancient relics, and various war weapons.
To balance each attendant's rights, the City Lord strictly controlled these powers. For example, the competition Loloya organized was to select an appropriate warrior, which needed the City Lord's approval.
Generally, an attendant has the chance to hold such a competition every two years, during which they can select an excellent seed to recruit.
But clearly.
Loloya's recent frequent expansion puzzled everyone.
"Of course, I'm working for the City Lord, not for myself. Enough about me, do you still want to watch?"
Loloya hurriedly changed the topic.
The crowd stopped asking, curious about how Loloya pleased the City Lord, but it wasn't a significant issue.
After all, as long as the City Lord is there, the Great City won't have problems; she is the city's stabilizing force.
Soon, everyone's attention shifted back to the mirror.
However, it was no longer Baiyu on display but two other individuals.
"There are many good prospects in this competition. The lure of the Golden Fruit indeed differs from other things. These two Level Three students are nearing the Pure White Commune," an attendant remarked wistfully.
"Quickly, change the scene. I want to see what's happening with Baiyu. Didn't someone head over earlier? Hope he's not killed,"
Loloya promptly instructed the two maids by the mirror.
Lilith chuckled, "I doubt it. Behind him is the Geling Company's team, though just a mid-sized company from the Yellow Sand Realm, it's also difficult to deal with. Two elite officers plus a Level Three student — can he walk out alive?"
Loloya gave her a side-eye, "You don't understand, watch closely, if not, let's bet."
...
At this moment, Baiyu had no idea what was happening outside.
Though he knew Loloya probably had a way to monitor the Yellow Sand Realm, he couldn't imagine his battle was being live-streamed with a large audience.
After slashing the Beast Puppet, it screamed painfully, and a wave of zombies quickly surged at Baiyu.
"Divine Heaven Seal!"
Baiyu struck the ground with a palm, instantly pulverizing the surrounding zombies.
At this moment.
The Beast Puppet used its old trick again, shrinking into its shell. Yet, Baiyu did not rush in to attack like last time.
Instead, he widened the distance. Then, the Black Moon Mark on his right arm suddenly burned fiercely.
An irresistible force instantly penetrated the Beast Puppet's body.
Suddenly, it found itself enveloped in darkness.
"Where is this?" The Beast Puppet observed through the gaps in its shell, but no matter how it looked, everything was pitch black with nothing in sight.
The world suddenly became silent.
The silence was so profound that the Beast Puppet could only hear its heartbeat.
Da, da, da.
Suddenly, footsteps echoed in the darkness.