NOVEL NEXT Chapter 328: Trial Space
Upon stepping into the Divine Secret Realm, Long Zhenguo and the others immediately sensed an abnormal atmosphere—
This Secret Realm seemed completely different from the previous ones.
In past Divine Secret Realms, a group would compete within to claim the ownership of the Divine Pattern.
But this time, the Secret Realm....
Was a magnificent and ancient circular coliseum!
Giant pillars reach towards the sky, stone steps are weathered, and the air is thick with the scent of blood and ancient pressure.
The Human Race, Fierce Beasts, and Demon Race each occupied one section of the stands, clearly demarcated, with a murderous aura pervading the entire arena.
Were they expected to openly duel here to determine the ownership of the Divine Pattern?!
Just as Long Zhenguo was puzzling over this, a noble and cold mechanical female voice resounded from the void.
Sound waves spread like a palpable force, shaking everyone's spirits:
[Congratulations to everyone participating in the third Divine Secret Realm!]
[The rules are as follows:]
[This Secret Realm adopts a point system; the one with the highest score will gain ownership of the Divine Pattern.]
[The duels are divided into three levels: Monarch Level, Half-step Totem Level, and Totem Level.]
[There are three matches at the Monarch Level, each victor earns 1 point;]
[Two matches at the Half-step Totem Level, each victor earns 2 points;]
[One match at the Totem Level, the victor earns 5 points.]
[The final victory is determined by the total score.]
Upon hearing the rules of this Divine Secret Realm, Long Zhenguo's expression changed dramatically.
This time the Divine Secret Realm was a point-based system, and the most critical point was that it involved a competition of the Totem Level.
Currently, among the three forces, only the Human Race lacked a Totem Level presence.
This meant that before the competition even began...
The Human Race had already lost five points!
Long Zhenguo quickly calculated: To win, the Human Race must achieve total victory in all three Monarch Level matches (3 points) and both Half-step Totem Level matches (4 points), barely tying the Totem Level's 5 point base.
Any loss could cause the Human Race to miss out on the Divine Pattern!
"The Totem Level battle… must be abandoned."
Long Zhenguo decisively stated, "We must defend the Monarch and Half-step Totem Levels with all our might, not losing a single match!"
He glanced around at those beside him:
Currently, the Human Race's Half-step Totem Level only had three members.
Himself, Verocan, and the Church Court Empress.
And the Church Court Empress's strength was slightly weaker than the two others.
Therefore, in the Half-step Totem Level, the two must take on the responsibility.
As for the Monarch Level, Long Zhenguo's eyes fixed on Qin Chuxue.
Qin Chuxue was extraordinarily talented, her Sword Heart clear. Though at the Monarch Peak, her combat power was close to Half-step, capable of securing a victory.
As for the remaining two matches....
Long Zhenguo's gaze fell on Wei Yuan and Lei Zhan.
They can only rely on these two.
Their strength in the Monarch Level is not weak, as long as there are no surprises...
They are likely to secure it!
These five were the strongest lineup the Human Race could field.
In five battles, losing two would mean total defeat!
Long Zhenguo surveyed everyone, his gaze sharp, his voice resolute:
"This battle concerns the survival of the Human Race—even if it takes the last drop of blood, we must return victorious!"
[The first Monarch Level duel is about to begin—]
[All three forces, please send your participants!]
...
Meanwhile, in the center square of the Angel Holy City.
Beneath the towering statue of a Twelve-winged Angel.
A void passage coursing with Holy Runes burst open under the combined effort of five Totem Ninth Rank Angels!
The other end of the passage led to the Land of Trial, the ancient inheritance ground for the Angel Race.
The Judgment Angel stood solemnly before the passage, his eyes like torches, sweeping over the three people before him:
"Leia, Liu Li, Lanny—you three shall represent the Angel Race in the Land of Trial, vying for the position of final inheritor."
"Any questions?"
All three shook their heads, expressions varied.
Leia's gaze was calm, Lanny seemed slightly anxious, while Liu Li lowered her eyelashes.
The Judgment Angel nodded, his voice booming:
"In that case, the Angel Race Inheritor Trials—officially begin!"
Before his words had completely faded, Leia had already stepped forward, her figure disappearing like light into the passage.
And just as Liu Li was about to enter the Land of Trial...
Liu Ye stepped forward, gently placing a hand on Liu Li's shoulder, softly saying:
"If anything seems wrong, your first priority is to protect yourself."
"Even without the title of inheritor, with me here, no one in the Angel Race would dare say a word against you."
His voice was gentle yet carried an undeniable weight—
Not only was he the strongest among the five angels.
He also commanded an army of a million troops within the Angel Race.
Within the Angel Race, he was the true holder of power.
Liu Li was slightly taken aback, the warmth from her father's palm left her a bit unsettled,
yet an unfamiliar warmth quietly seeped into her heart.
She looked up into Liu Ye's deep golden eyes and finally replied softly:
"Got it."
Then turned to look at Gu Xing, her voice gentle yet firm:
"Master, I'm going in."
Gu Xing nodded, his gaze gentle: "Be careful of everything."
Off to the side, Lanny was still in a bit of a daze.
In just a few days, she had leaped from an ordinary angel to one of the inheritors,
everything felt unreal, like a dream.
Until Gu Xing softly reminded her: "Lanny, it's your turn."
She snapped back to reality, hastily responding: "Y-yes, Master Gu Xing!"
Then with a hint of confusion, she stepped into the shimmering passage.
Seeing all three had entered, the Judgment Angel raised his hand to form seals,
and the void passage began to slowly close, the runes gradually dimming.
However—
Just as the passage was about to completely close, an unexpected change occurred!
The remaining Void Power in the passage suddenly burst into a frenzy, swirling like a vortex towards the unsuspecting Gu Xing standing beside it!
The next moment, there was a flash of light, and Gu Xing's figure was forcibly pulled into the passage, vanishing without a trace!
This scene left everyone present momentarily stunned.
"What's going on? Weren't only the three inheritors supposed to enter the Land of Trial?"
"Why would it forcibly drag in someone irrelevant?!"
"Could this... also be part of the trial?"
Exclamations and doubts spread like a tide among those present, even the Judgment Angel showed a rare expression of confusion.
He repeatedly reviewed the process of forming seals earlier, confirming there was no mistake—
The passage should have closed completely, the sudden disturbance was not of his doing!
Milo stepped forward briskly, a hint of disbelief in his voice:
"Why would the Land of Trial bring Gu Xing in?"
The Judgment Angel frowned tightly, slowly shaking his head:
"I don't know, but perhaps it is the will of the Angel God!"
The will of the Angel God?!
Milo's mouth twitched uncontrollably.
Even if it were the will of the Angel God, why....
Not choose amongst them, the angels, to enter the Trial Space, but instead a human?
Only Liu Ye's gaze remained fixed on the Angel God's statue before him at this moment.
His look carried a hint of surprise.
From the first time he saw the statue, he felt a sense of familiarity.
But now....
After seeing his daughter, this sense of familiarity intensified.
Could it be.....
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