"Ghost Race First Technique: Mountain Opening!"
Ghost Qi around Qing Shuang’s body suddenly contracted, jet-black patterns flowed across her skin like living things.
In the moment her hands crossed, the tangible ghost qi actually rang out with a metallic clank.
[Power: 6000→9000]
With this skill activated, her Power attribute was boosted another 1.5 times.
Now she was even with Liu Li, both reaching 9000 points!
Facing such a powerful opponent, Liu Li didn’t dare slack off for an instant.
"Judgment!"
She muttered low, and the golden Holy Sword suddenly burst into blazing gold flame, winding around the blade like a serpentine dragon.
This move—she hadn’t unleashed it in ages.
But confronting this Ghost Race foe, she had to go all out!
In the next instant, both their auras surged to the peak!
"Boom——!"
Almost simultaneously, ghost qi swirling around Qing Shuang and golden flames blazing on Liu Li struck out, full force!
"Rumble——!"
The two utterly opposite forces crashed at the heart of the arena, their savage shockwaves billowing out like angry surf.
The ancient bluestone stage eroded by centuries cracked and splintered inch by inch under their power, debris flying everywhere!
The nearby Extraordinary Level Beast Masters were swept off their feet by the aftermath, tumbling down in disarray.
The handful of Commander Level Beast Masters who managed to steady themselves now stared at the battle’s center, faces filled with shocked disbelief.
"Wait... aren’t these two Guardian Beasts supposed to be at Extraordinary Level? Why is the energy fluctuation they’re giving off totally on par with Commander Level!"
"Besides the lack of Domain Clash, this is Commander level combat, plain and simple!"
However, the chaos wasn’t limited to the arena—
The violent energy waves swept across the entire City of Chaos like a hurricane, even shocking several true Monarch Levels within the city.
Several mighty spiritual powers instantly locked onto the Chaos Arena!
Longxia Country headquarters.
Long Zhenguo was preparing to set out for talks with the Council and Holy See about the Divine Secret Realm in seven days.
Suddenly, a powerful energy fluctuation burst from the direction of the Chaos Arena.
"What’s that..."
Qin Chuxue, Lei Zhan, and Long Zhenguo sensed this aura almost simultaneously.
The trio channeled their spiritual power toward the Chaos Arena without hesitation.
As they laid eyes on the Guardian Beasts dueling atop the stage, surprise flickered across their faces.
But they immediately understood...
It had to be Gu Xing selecting his third Guardian Beast.
But...
That Ghost Race beast was fighting Liu Li to a perfect draw.
Did that mean the Ghost Race’s level...
Was also at Myth Level!
At the same moment, the previously curious Monarch Level spiritual powers locked onto the Ghost Race beast on the stage, perceiving its abnormality.
Any beast with stellar talent attracts covetous eyes.
Even Monarch Levels aren’t exempt!
Yet before any of them could move, an utterly domineering aura blanketed the arena in an instant.
Long Zhenguo made a move!
His action was clear: Longxia Country’s stance—
Anyone who dares interfere, becomes an enemy of the entire Longxia Country!
Feeling this intimidation, all those restless Monarch Level experts promptly contained their thoughts.
This man was one of the Human Race’s top three powerhouses. If anyone truly contravened his will...
The Council and Holy See would absolutely offer them up to Longxia Country as a sacrifice to make amends.
Seeing the Monarch Levels quiet down, Long Zhenguo just gave an icy snort, focusing his attention once again on the stage.
About this battle...
He was just as curious—who would triumph!
Chaos Arena.
In mere breaths, Qing Shuang and Liu Li had clashed hundreds of times.
Though Liu Li overpowered Qing Shuang in speed, defense, and nearly every other attribute...
Yet Qing Shuang relied on near-instinctive battle intuition to force a deadlock with this Myth Level Angel.
However, as time wore on, Qing Shuang’s weaknesses began to show.
"Clang!"
Liu Li’s Holy Sword collided with Qing Shuang’s fist once more, showering blinding sparks.
And in that flash, Qing Shuang abruptly switched tactics, her hands clamping the sword tight as a pair of iron pincers!
"Zzzzzz——"
The Blazing Angel Flame clashed violently with thick Ghost Qi, issuing a tooth-grating corrosive hiss.
Golden holy flames punched through layers of ghost qi, scorching Qing Shuang’s hands; the stench of burned and charred flesh instantly suffused the air.
Yet the stubborn Ghost Race girl didn’t even flinch, her cyan eyes locked on Liu Li, her voice eerily calm:
"You... are strong."
Her tone was flat, but it held a sincerity she’d never shown before.
This Angel was the strongest opponent she’d faced in her life.
Liu Li’s expression tightened likewise.
She could feel her absolute dominance in attributes, but this Ghost Race foe had closed the gap with near-perfect technique.
"You’re not bad yourself."
Liu Li answered solemnly.
Hearing that recognition, Qing Shuang’s lips curled into a rare little smile.
As a Ghost, born loving battle, she hadn’t fought this freely in ages.
"Even though you’re strong..."
Suddenly, ghost qi surged madly around Qing Shuang.
"This time, I have to win! I have a reason that won’t let me lose!"
Liu Li’s heart skipped a beat.
Had this Ghost Race fighter been holding back all along?
Yet, Fei Yue—bound by Vera—began violently struggling at the sight.
Her eyes were huge with fear, gurgling "mmph mmph" as she thrashed.
Gu Xing instantly understood, signaling Vera to release her restraints.
The moment the vine slipped from Fei Yue’s mouth, she ignored the pain in her jaw and wailed out:
"Gu Xing! Stop big sis! If she keeps amping power like that, her body’ll collapse!"
Fei Yue’s cry made Gu Xing’s heart clench.
He immediately checked Qing Shuang’s attributes—
[Ghost Race (Qing Shuang)]
[Level: Extraordinary Tier Ninth]
[Talent: Myth One Star]
[Power: 12000]
[Constitution: 3000 (On the verge of collapse)]
[Spirit: 3000]
[Speed: 3000]
[Skills: Ghost Race Four Techniques, Ghost King’s Body, Strength Domain]
[Note: Guardian Beast is force-using "Ghost Race Second Technique: Sea Breaker"; body is at the edge of collapse!]
Seeing "on the verge of collapse" on the status board, Gu Xing’s brow furrowed tight.
This fight didn’t need to continue!
If they kept going, there was only one outcome...
Mutual Destruction!
But right now, the fighting intent in the two beasts burned so hot, no advice would reach them.
How could he stop them?
Gu Xing’s gaze flashed urgently, finally landing on Vera.
At the center of the stage—
"Ghost Race Second Technique: Sea Breaker!"
Qing Shuang’s fierce shout echoed through the arena. In an instant, her surging ghost qi contracted to nothingness.
The whole stage shuddered madly under this energy; even space began to warp and twist.
Liu Li’s ten luminous wings trembled wildly under the crushing weight, but she stubbornly held her head high.
She could feel it clearly...
Right now, Qing Shuang fully surpassed her in raw power!
However...
Liu Li’s knuckles whitened on her Holy Sword, gold flames flaring even hotter in her eyes.
Except for Master...
I will never retreat—not a single step!
"I—will—never—give—in!"
With this shout, the Blazing Angel Fire cloaking Liu Li shrank, turning pure white.
Behind her, the beginnings of an eleventh and twelfth wing were forming.
Gu Xing saw, shocked...
This moment, Liu Li’s every attribute was climbing again, bizarrely skyrocketing!
[Divine Angel (Liu Li)]
[Talent: Myth Three Star]
[Level: Extraordinary Tier Ninth]
[Status: Critical]
[Power: 9060→10060 (breakthrough limit)]
[Constitution: 9030→10030 (breakthrough limit)]
[Spirit: 9000→12000 (on the verge of collapse)]
[Speed: 9090→10090 (breakthrough limit)]
[Skills: Blazing Angel Form, Doomsday Angel Form, Celestial Fire Domain]
[Note: Spirit attribute has broken safe limit; continued fighting will cause irreversible damage!]
Seeing this warning, his pupils contracted sharply.
Damn it!
These two idiots!
They’re willing to risk their lives just to win?!
"Shit! You morons!"
He snapped his gaze to Vera, voice leaving no room for argument:
"Vera! Elf Monarchy! Now! Right now!"
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