NOVEL NEXT Chapter 329: The Trial Begins!
Within the Trial Space, the Laws of Destruction and Guardian clashed and intertwined like two roaring dragons in the Void, dyeing the entire world with a bizarre halo of gold and crimson.
The air was so heavy it felt like it could be wrung out, and every inch of space was filled with a silent tension.
As soon as Leia entered the Trial Space, her sharp gaze locked onto Lanny and Liu Li like eagle eyes.
Her mind was clear—
These two had clearly already aligned on the same front.
Even though she was at the Totem Level, far superior in strength...
But acquiring the qualification for inheritance in this Trial Space had nothing to do with one's strength!
Therefore, even when facing these two who were only at the Monarch Level, she dared not be careless.
Liu Li and Lanny were equally tense, like facing a great enemy.
They knew well Leia's power, especially at this moment when Gu Xing wasn't by their side, causing even more insecurity.
Liu Li was only at Monarch Tier One, and though Lanny reached Monarch Tier Nine, an insurmountable chasm remained between them and the Totem Level.
Leia's eyes glinted coldly, with a dark undercurrent of killing intent.
The rules of the Trial did not forbid competition between the inheritors, and if she eliminated the two here, the position of inheritor would be within her grasp!
Thinking of this, the energy around her began to silently gather.
However, at this critical moment—
"Buzz!"
A rift in the Void suddenly tore open the space, and a dazzling light burst forth.
Amid their startled gazes, Gu Xing's figure stumbled out and landed firmly in front of Liu Li and Lanny!
"Master!"
"Gu, Lord Gu Xing!"
"Hmm?"
Seeing Gu Xing, Liu Li was instantly engulfed in immense joy.
She had just reunited with Gu Xing, then had to enter the Trial Space to obtain the position of inheritor.
Now that Gu Xing was here too...
She could continue to stay by her master's side!
Upon seeing Gu Xing enter, Lanny froze for a moment but quickly relaxed, letting out a long breath.
After all, with Gu Xing always by her side, she was able to achieve various victories.
Without Gu Xing, she wouldn't have such confidence either.
Leia, seeing a fourth person appear in the Trial Space, was also stunned.
Wasn't it said that only inheritors of the Angel Race were allowed to enter the Trial Space?
Why was this....
Hmm?
Leia's pupils suddenly dilated!
Because Gu Xing had been shrouded in a black robe before, Leia hadn't noticed anything unusual about him.
But now...
Leia realized that this fourth entrant wasn't from the Angel Race!
"Who are you?!"
Seeing Gu Xing, Leia's caution shot up to the maximum.
After all.
No matter what, Liu Li and Lanny were people of the Angel Race.
Even if she failed, the inheritor of the Angel Race would fall into the hands of the two of them.
But now....
A fourth person not from the Angel Race appeared.
The nature of the situation was entirely different now.
If this person were a spy from the Demon Race....
Seeing Leia's reaction, Liu Li and Lanny immediately positioned themselves in front of Gu Xing.
Seeing the two protecting him, Leia furrowed her brows slightly, her killing intent subsiding a bit.
If both are protecting this person....
At least it shows this person's identity is not a problem.
Otherwise, the Order Angel and War Angel wouldn't allow Liu Li to associate with him.
She still coldly questioned, "Not of our race, why intrude into the Land of Trial?!"
Just as the atmosphere solidified, another change ensued!
The Guardian Law in the sky suddenly exploded with blinding golden light, illuminating the entire space as if it were daylight.
The four instinctively closed their eyes, and upon reopening them, the scene before them had utterly transformed—
Boundless Fire of Destruction surged around them, its scorching breath almost burning the soul.
The flame appeared in a bizarre crimson-gold color, twisting and fracturing the space as it passed.
Leia's face immediately turned deathly pale.
As a Totem Level being, she knew the terror of the Destruction Law more than anyone.
These flames could incinerate flesh and erode the soul—if they touched her, she would turn to ashes in no time, even with her power!
Liu Li instinctively tried to control the Fire of Destruction, only to find her power was like a stone sinking into the sea, unable to affect it at all.
She anxiously looked at Gu Xing, seeing he was also surrounded by the Fire of Destruction, and her heart leaped to her throat.
Lanny, staring blankly at the frightening sea of fire around her, was lost in thought.
She couldn't understand.
Wasn't this the Trial of the Angel Race?
Why was it so harsh, as if one wrong move could result in death?
At that moment, a holy and majestic figure slowly took form in the flames.
It was a Twelve-winged Angel, its face veiled in dazzling light, impossible to see clearly, yet the pressure it radiated even made Leia want to kneel.
[Now begins the first trial of the Angel Race]
The voice of the Twelve-winged Angel echoed in everyone's mind, devoid of any emotion.
She gently waved her hand, and three feathers condensed from pure Guardian Law drifted down, landing respectively in the hands of Liu Li, Lanny, and Leia.
The feathers felt warm to the touch, radiating a calming aura that stood in stark contrast to the raging Fire of Destruction around them.
[The wings in your hands can protect three targets!]
[There are five targets in total for this trial; each of you three inheritors is one, and that human is another, as for the last one...]
As she spoke, the scene of the Holy City outside unfolded before them like a painting.
Countless angels knelt in devout worship, bowing towards the Twelve-winged Angel.
[They are it!]
[A single wing can only protect one target.]
The voice of the Twelve-winged Angel was as clear as ice,
[You may choose to use it to protect yourself, or that human, or the angels outside.]
[Of course—]
Her voice paused slightly, carrying a tone of unquestionable judgement,
[The unguarded target will...]
[Die!]
The moment the words ended,
A clear vision erupted in the minds of Liu Li, Lanny, and Leia—
The Fire of Destruction surged forth from the base of the twelve-winged statue, engulfing the entire Holy City like a tide of blood;
Gu Xing's figure disintegrated inch by inch in the flames, turning to ashes;
They too struggled and dissipated within the sea of fire, not even leaving behind a cry of anguish...
The vision was all too real, as if they had already experienced it firsthand,
Their faces instantly turned as pale as paper, even their breathing stalled.
And the voice of the Angel God resounded once more,
Like a final judgement:
[Of course, should you choose to protect yourself, you will lose the opportunity to gain the recognition of the Guardian Law!]
[But if you do not choose to protect yourself—]
[You will face death here directly!]
These words exploded like thunder in their minds.
Leia clutched the feather in her hand tightly, her knuckles white with force.
Liu Li instinctively looked at Gu Xing, her eyes filled with worry.
Lanny gazed blankly at her fellow angels outside, her lips quivering slightly.
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