As Ying Bing's command fell, a dazzling ice-blue light suddenly burst from around the Profound Frost Ice Phoenix.
Gu Xing's pupils constricted slightly as a new data panel appeared before his eyes:
[Frost Profound Ice Phoenix (Special State)]
[Talent: Legendary One Star]
[Level: Awakening Tier Five]
[Power: 120→220]
[Constitution: 130→230]
[Spirit: 178→378]
[Speed: 150→250]
[Skills: Cold Cone Piercing, Frost Storm, Frost Ring Imprisonment (puts the Guardian Beast into a weakened state after use)]
Before the Ice Phoenix released its Finishing Technique, its Spiritual Attribute value soared by 200 points like a rocket, and other attributes suddenly increased by a hundred points.
It seems...
The Finishing Technique for the Guardian Beast relies on enhancing the beast's various attributes to achieve the purpose of increasing skill effects.
However, reaching this special state comes with certain aftereffects!
A bold assumption suddenly surged in Gu Xing's mind —
If Liu Li in the Blazing Angel State used the Finishing Technique, could a second amplification be achieved on the basis of doubled attributes?
But the more enhancement there is, the more severe the aftereffects on the Guardian Beast!
However, now is not the time to think about these things!
"Liu Li, prepare!"
Upon hearing Gu Xing's command, Liu Li's blazing red eyes locked firmly on the Trial Puppet, as the flames around her surged violently.
At the same time, the Ice Phoenix's momentum also climbed to its peak.
Ice and fire, two completely opposite energies, ravaged within the Trial Space, the entire battlefield entwined in frost and flame.
The Trial Puppet was clearly aware of the threat too, a red light flashed in its eyes.
"Stable Barrier!"
A black shield with a metallic sheen instantly formed.
However.
The Profound Frost Ice Phoenix's Finishing Technique didn't freeze from the outside in.
On the contrary!
"Crack!"
With a crisp sound of ice crystals shattering, the Trial Puppet's entire body suddenly condensed with glistening ice, and these ice crystals quickly spread over its surface.
The steady barrier the Trial Puppet released disintegrated under attack.
"Gu Xing, quickly! The Ice Phoenix's burst state can only last 5 seconds!"
Gu Xing naturally wouldn't miss such an opportunity.
"Liu Li, now!"
"Understood!"
A crimson streak of light pierced the space, as Liu Li, wielding a burning long sword, advanced like a meteorite.
The sword pointed directly at the mechanical head of the Trial Puppet.
For the first time, a human-like panic appeared in the electronic eyes of the Trial Puppet, but the ice crystals had already imprisoned it completely, immobilizing even a single finger, leaving it no choice but to watch as the deadly red light approached.
"Judgment!"
The sword blade collided with the alloy head, exploding with a piercing metallic screech.
"Bang!"
Liu Li's tiger mouth numbed as the recoil from the sword sent a shock through her heart.
Hard!
This was Liu Li's only thought at the moment.
Even at the peak of the Blazing Angel Form, facing a metallic monster with a Constitution Attribute as high as 340...
She felt she was cutting through diamonds, every inch forward incredibly difficult.
Fortunately...
Though slow, the Red Flame Long Sword continued to gradually sink into the puppet's head, sparks flying as the fiery sword edge met melting metal.
However.
Just when everyone thought this trial would end like this.
The dying Trial Puppet's eyes suddenly burst with a piercing blood-red glow.
Oily black energy mist gushed from its joints, instantly corroding the ice crystals on its surface.
Gu Xing and Ying Bing witnessed this scene, their pupils contracting violently.
"What is this?"
And in Gu Xing's vision, the attribute panel twisted and reformed wildly:
[Trial Puppet: Ultimate (Demonized)]
[Talent: Epic Nine Stars]
[Level: Awakening Tier Eight]
[Power: 301→400]
[Constitution: 340→450]
[Spirit: 256→350]
[Speed: 240→360]
[Skills: Balanced Force Field·Complete, Realm-Breaking Hammer, Stable Barrier]
"Demon Race Transformation!"
Gu Xing and Ying Bing met eyes, both gasping.
At this moment, all mysteries became clear—
Why was the difficulty of the Abyssal Level Trial so abnormally high?!
Clearly, the entry requirement was Awakening Tier Five, yet the final enemy was approaching Extraordinary Level.
It turned out the entire Trial Space had long been infiltrated by Demonic Qi!
Under the influence of Demonic Qi, the attributes of the Trial Puppets in the Land of Trial were slowly increasing.
If these things weren't lifeless, their enhancement would be even more terrifying...
Realizing this, their hearts instantly sank to the lowest depths.
Even the Ultimate Trial Puppet in its normal state was this challenging for them to fight.
And now...
Due to Demonization, the Trial Puppet's attributes increased by another hundred points.
What can be done?!
"Crack——"
Liu Li's sword blade emitted a sharp grinding sound at the puppet's neck, the blade unable to advance further.
More critically, the extreme cold imprisonment of the Profound Frost Ice Phoenix was rapidly receding, with web-like cracks covering the ice's surface.
They both understood that once this monster, with attributes exceeding 400 points, regained its freedom...
This trial might truly become impossible to pass!
"Crack!"
Cracks appeared on the ice covering the Trial Puppet's head.
It regained the ability to move its head!
At this moment, its gaze slowly shifted, directly locking onto Gu Xing and Ying Bing.
Post-demonization, its intelligence evidently further enhanced!
No matter how powerful the Guardian Beasts were, as long as their Beast Masters were dealt with...
Gu Xing and Ying Bing simultaneously felt a bone-chilling tremor, the Trial Puppet's gaze locking onto them like a venomous snake.
"Crack!"
With a crisp cracking sound, the ice covering the entire puppet exploded.
Its mechanical arm grabbed the flying ice fragments at an astonishing speed, completing the aim-charge-throw sequence in an instant!
"Whoosh——!"
A sharp sound pierced the battlefield, the ice fragments turned into a deadly icy glow aimed directly at Ying Bing's throat!
"Screech——!"
The Profound Frost Ice Phoenix let out a heart-wrenching cry, desperately trying to flap its wings to stop it.
But having just used its Finishing Technique, even standing was difficult, forcing it to watch as death approached its master.
Ying Bing's mind went blank, the shadow of death enveloping his entire being.
The icy glow of the fragment rapidly enlarged in his pupils...
"Liu Li, Divine Protection!!!"
Gu Xing's furious roar echoed within the Trial Space.
In an instant, a radiant golden light shield enveloped Ying Bing like a divine shield descending from the heavens.
This was one of Liu Li's four core skills...
Divine Protection!
The ultimate Guardian to absolutely defend against a fatal attack!
"Boom——!"
The ice spear collided fiercely with the golden light shield, exploding with a deafening roar, yet ultimately unable to break through this seemingly thin barrier.
After ensuring Ying Bing's safety, Gu Xing turned his gaze, locking onto the Trial Puppet.
Now, facing this monster with attributes soaring to 400...
The only option apart from unleashing Liu Li's ultimate technique was none.
At this moment, Liu Li seemed to sense Gu Xing's innermost thoughts, suddenly raising her golden eyes, resolute beyond compare:
"Master, I can do it!!"
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