Angel Realm, Holy City.

The duels at the eight arenas are nearing their end.

At this moment, those still standing on the stage have reached at least Half-step Totem Level, with three having stepped into the Totem tier.

Only Lanny remains at Monarch Tier Nine.

Because of this, she has almost become the primary target for all challengers.

Below the stage, there is constant chatter, skepticism, and unwillingness abound:

"She's fought so many battles already. Even Half-step Totem Level opponents have fallen to her. I can't believe she still has energy left!"

"Exactly, she must be at her last breath! Let's all go up together and make sure she's eliminated!"

"Charge! We can't let her advance easily!"

At the calls of instigation, challengers surged towards the eighth arena like a tide.

The arena where Lanny stood instantly became the fiercest focal point of the entire scene, with the collision of powers almost completely submerging that space.

Such commotion naturally attracted the gaze from those on the high stage.

Even Liu Li, who had always kept a frosty expression, involuntarily glanced towards the storm center of that arena.

At this moment, Liu Li's gaze swept over the eighth arena, landing on a seemingly unfamiliar Six-winged Angel.

However...

Mysteriously, she felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity.

Beside her, Milo followed her gaze and explained softly:

"Although this Six-winged Angel is only at Monarch Tier Nine, her combat skills are very unusual."

"An ordinary Half-step Totem Level can't withstand even a single move from her."

"But she's not the opponent you need to worry about—what truly deserves caution are those Totem Level beings on the stage."

"They are very likely to challenge you."

"But I'll apply to the arbiter to suppress their power to Monarch Level if they challenge you."

After all, Liu Li is now only at Monarch Tier One. If she follows the divine oracle's rules, her inheritor status might easily change hands.

Only by limiting challengers' power can the trial's balance be maintained.

However, Liu Li was not concerned with Milo's words. Her gaze was firmly locked on Lanny.

Her eyes remained locked on Lanny.

The more she looked, the more familiar it felt, as if some mark buried deep in her memory was quietly being awakened...

But for a moment, she couldn't figure out where this familiarity lay.

Since Gu Xing couldn't take to the stage, he could only observe changes from the audience.

The familiar feeling Liu Li sensed was precisely Lanny's fighting style.

Similar to Liu Li's experiences, with Gu Xing's powerful talent bestowed upon her, Lanny could almost effortlessly sweep through her opponents with attributes far exceeding those at the same tier.

It was precisely with Gu Xing's overwhelming attributes that Lanny could fight so effortlessly.

At this moment, the truly powerful angels had long since claimed their respective arenas and firmly sat their positions.

Those still challenging Lanny were mostly slightly weaker opportunists trying to exhaust her with a marathon battle.

Yet, in the face of an absolute power disparity, their impact was minimal.

Soon, the first phase of the arena battles concluded.

Lanny's advancement was no surprise at all!

And the next...

Would be an even crueller elimination format—

The eight who advanced would battle one-on-one to decide the ultimate victor through rounds.

Quarter-finals, semi-finals, finals... None of the matches allowed for mistakes.

Lanny had good luck in the first round, drawing an opponent at Half-step Totem Level, and almost the weakest of the top eight.

Without much effort, she defeated them smoothly and advanced to the semi-finals.

But reaching this point, the remaining opponents were all tough.

On the field, the other three were all at Totem Level, leaving only Lanny at Monarch Level.

This meant Lanny's next battle would have to face a Totem Level being.

And upon learning her opponent, Lanny visibly panicked beside Gu Xing:

"Gu, Gu Xing, sir, I'm really not up for the next battle!"

"Those Totem Level masters... There's no way I can be their rival."

It wasn't that she didn't trust Gu Xing, but she clearly understood—

The difference between under Totem and above Totem is an entirely different tier.

The crucial thing was that she had yet to comprehend the Power of Laws, the most fundamental gap between her and the Totem Level.

Gu Xing looked at the nervous Lanny, comforting her with a gentle voice:

"Remember? Initially, you also found Monarch Level opponents to be unreachable and unbeatable."

"But now, haven't you easily defeated them? Even Half-step Totem Level opponents can't last a few moves against you."

"This is different!"

Lanny shook her head violently, her voice tinged with anxiety.

She knew her strength well.

She was just slightly stronger than an ordinary Monarch Tier Nine Angel.

Her ability to fight against Half-step Totem Level beings was entirely thanks to Gu Xing's support.

Allowing her to use attributes to overwhelm other contestants.

But before the Totem Level, her attribute suppression lost its effect.

"Gu, Gu Xing sir, I'm really no match for those few."

To Lanny, a Commander Level being was already a towering strong presence in the village.

Even though her strength had rapidly improved following Gu Xing for such a short time, her mindset hadn't fully adapted to such a leap.

Facing Totem Level opponents, she instinctively felt fear and unease.

Gu Xing noticed her panic but didn't force her, only gently said:

"It's okay, once you take the stage, just do your best."

"Leave the rest... to me."

Upon hearing this, Lanny nodded in agreement, though her heart was still in turmoil.

Soon, another duel decided its outcome—

The angel who had consistently followed Jia Bailuo defeated their opponent and advanced to the semi-finals.

Gu Xing couldn't help but frown slightly.

Because he had been observing Liu Li, he naturally realized that the advancing Totem Level Angel was the subordinate of the male angel inheritor.

And for this angel inheritor to have his subordinate participate in this contest...

There could only be two reasons!

The first is he fears the contest winner challenging him, threatening his inheritor status.

But achieving Six Wings proves his talent is on par with Liu Li.

Plus, with his Totem Level strength, none of the participating angels are his match.

Thus, the possibility of this reason is very small.

And the other possibility is to eliminate his competitors through his opponent.

And this reason is the most likely!

As for eliminating his competitors, Gu Xing's gaze fell on Liu Li.

Clearly, only Liu Li, who can best achieve this!

Thinking about it, Gu Xing's heart tightened.

If Liu Li wants to break through her talent again, she must gain the fortune of the entire Angel Race to be the Angel God's inheritor.

And now...

Gu Xing's eyes grew dark.

Fortunately, he participated in this contest.

If this Jia Bailuo intends to eliminate Liu Li through such means...

Gu Xing's gaze fell on Jia Bailuo.

Then don't blame him for turning the tables using their own methods.

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