"I can definitely do it!"
Liu Li's golden pupils suddenly contracted, staring fixedly at the crack on the neck of the Trial Puppet.
The blade was only three inches away from completely severing it, yet it seemed as insurmountable as a chasm.
"Just a bit stronger... just a bit stronger..."
The flames of unwillingness raged wildly in her chest, hotter than the red flames surrounding her.
She would never allow her master to show such a troubled expression for her, she mustn't be the weak and helpless self anymore!
The Trial Puppet's scarlet electronic eyes suddenly turned towards Liu Li, its mechanical arm emitting an ear-piercing metallic friction sound.
Since it can't kill the Beast Master, it would destroy this most threatening angel first!
"Liu Li, retreat quickly!"
Gu Xing's shout tore at the heart.
But this time, the girl didn't move a muscle.
Her red hair danced wildly in the energy storm, as she poured all her strength into the sword blade:
"This time... I must...!"
"Boom——!"
The red flames soared into the sky, and four light wings suddenly stretched to their limit.
More shocking, two illusory outlines of light wings appeared behind her!
The phantom of a Six-winged Angel loomed in the sea of fire, sacred and majestic.
[Liu Li (Special State)]
[Talent: Legendary One Star]
[Level: Awakening Tier Five]
[Power: 296→446]
[Constitution: 300→450]
[Spirit: 282→432]
[Speed: 306→456]
[Skills: Judgment, Divine Protection (Cooldown: 24 hours), Blazing Angel Form, Song of the End]
Upon seeing Liu Li's attributes, Gu Xing's pupils contracted sharply.
Like the Profound Frost Ice Phoenix, both were in a special state!
But Liu Li clearly hadn't released any ultimate skills...
Ying Bing, who had narrowly survived, steadied herself, and when her gaze fell on Liu Li, her pupils shrank to pin-point size.
"C-Critical State?!"
Gu Xing turned his head sharply, full of confusion:
"What Critical State?"
Ying Bing took a deep breath, trying to calm her voice:
"This state should be a domain only reachable at the Extraordinary Level."
"A Beast Master in the Awakening Stage can forcibly enter it through special skills, but there would be very strong side effects after release!"
"Only by reaching the Extraordinary Level will these side effects disappear!"
Hearing this, Gu Xing frowned.
He was sure that Liu Li had not used the ultimate skill "Song of the End" now!
"Then are there any other ways to bring the Guardian Beast into this state?"
Ying Bing thought for a moment, then spoke slowly: "There is another possibility!"
"According to my family's ancient texts, when a beast's talent and conviction reach the point of perfect resonance... there's a slight chance of entering this state."
"This state is extremely rare! And with nearly zero side effects, just a slightly smaller boost for the Guardian Beast."
Knowing there were no side effects, Gu Xing finally felt relieved, his gaze refocusing on the battlefield center.
At this moment.
The Trial Puppet's mechanical arm stopped just one inch away from Liu Li, being firmly held back by a blood-red energy shield.
Its scarlet eyes flickered violently, and the demonic qi inside trembled uncontrollably.
At this moment, in the Trial Puppet's perception, the aura of the Guardian Beast before it was already equal to or even surpassed its own!
Danger!
Extreme danger!
In Liu Li's golden pupils, the terrified electronic eyes of the puppet were reflected, and six light wings spread fully behind her, each feather flowing with liquid flames.
At this moment, only one thought burned in her mind:
Must win!
"Die for me...!!!"
Accompanied by this earth-shattering roar, the halted long sword suddenly burst forth with a piercing red glow.
"Clang——"
The instant the sword edge cut through the air, time seemed to freeze.
The red sword gleam falling like a meteor, and the alloy body of the Trial Puppet was effortlessly torn apart like paper under absolute power.
The flames dancing on the blade melted the metal at the incision into red molten iron, dripping onto the ground with a "sizzling" sound.
"Boom——!!!"
With an earth-shattering collapse, the Trial Puppet's massive mechanical body slammed heavily to the ground, raising clouds of dust.
At the moment its core extinguished, a pure blue energy orb rose from the wreckage, splitting into two in the air.
Killing a demon race creature was the only way for a Guardian Beast's level to increase.
And this Trial Puppet, after demonization, also counted as a type of demon race creature.
Perhaps because Qin Tian's War Treant played too small a role in this battle, it did not meet the minimum distribution standard.
After receiving this blue orb, Liu Li shone with a blinding golden light.
And Gu Xing also felt his spiritual power grow stronger!
Level up!
[Divine Angel (Liu Li)]
[Talent: Legendary One Star]
[Level: Awakened Tier Six]
[Power: 175]
[Constitution: 177]
[Spirit: 173]
[Speed: 181]
[Skills: Judgment, Divine Protection (Cooldown: 24 hours), Blazing Angel Form, Song of the End]
Gu Xing looked at the soaring stats on the panel, his fingertips trembling slightly.
Such a monster!
The peak attribute values for an ordinary Awakening Tier Eight Guardian Beast are only around 150, but Liu Li...
Each attribute was close to 180 points!
Not to mention Liu Li also possessed the even more monstrous Blazing Angel Form!
"Both are Legendary Talent..."
Gu Xing glanced at the War Treant embedded in the wall, suddenly understanding the textbook phrase "same tier, different fate!"
Although both the War Treant and Liu Li had Legendary One Star Talent, the gap in power was... worlds apart!
Shaking his head, Gu Xing turned his gaze to Liu Li.
However.
Liu Li stood frozen in place as if under a petrification spell, her silver wings in an unfolded position but unmoving.
"Liu Li?"
His heart skipped a beat, and the worst assumptions flashed in his mind.
Something went wrong?
Without thinking further, he dashed forward.
But as he got closer, he realized...
"Hehe... I did it... hehe..."
The little angel was grinning foolishly at the air, her cheeks flushed with an abnormal red.
"Mas... Master... will definitely be happy..."
Gu Xing: "...."
As Gu Xing was feeling at a loss watching Liu Li's silly smile, the stone wall ahead suddenly emitted a "rumbling" sound, slowly splitting to both sides.
An ethereal, distant voice echoed in the Trial Space:
[Congratulations on passing the ancient trial]
[The blessings of the Elf Race are with you]
Brilliant green light interwove in the air, forming three crystal-clear rating crystals:
[Final Evaluation]
[Gu Xing: SSS-Class (Historical Highest)]
[Ying Bing: S-Class (Excellent)]
[Qin Tian: A-Class (Good)]
Immediately, three light beams of different colors descended from the sky:
Gu Xing was enveloped in a dazzling golden beam, with a series of prompts echoing in his mind:
[Received: Beast Taming Talent Enhancement Potion (Legendary Level)]
[Received: Beast Taming Space Condensation Core]
[Received: Elf Ancestral Land Key ×1 (Can open Secret Realm Passage)]
In Ying Bing's silver light beam floated a potion and a key:
[Received: Beast Taming Talent Enhancement Potion (Epic Level)]
[Received: Elf Ancestral Land Key ×1]
In front of Qin Tian was a bright green healing light:
[Received: Essence of the Spring of Life (Can fully heal Guardian Beast's injuries)]
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