NOVEL NEXT Chapter 340: Long Zhenguo's Choice
Then followed a tide of murmurs.
"My heavens! She actually won! That was a demon close to Totem Level!"
"She sacrificed blood for the blade... This woman is far too ruthless to herself!"
"Does the Human Race really have such a genius?"
"What a pity, from her appearance, it seems she paid an enormous price..."
"What good does this victory do? The outcome is settled, the Human Race has still lost."
Amidst these chaotic discussions, on the stage, Qin Chuxue, barely standing, finally reached her limit.
Her vision went dark, her delicate body softened, and she collapsed backward.
"Chuxue!"
Long Zhenguo's eyes were wide open with horror, his figure like lightning, instantly dashed onto the stage and caught Qin Chuxue before she hit the ground, carefully cradling her down.
He immediately channeled his Spiritual Power, meticulously checking her physical condition.
However, the more he examined, the grimmer Long Zhenguo's expression became, ultimately turning an ashy white.
Inside Qin Chuxue, many meridians were ruptured; her essence blood severely depleted, especially the Ice Element Law source—almost exhausted!
Such injuries not only meant a simple regression in cultivation but also damaged her foundation!
This implied that her future path of cultivation was perhaps severed; forget attaining higher Totem Level...
Even the possibility of recovering to her peak state was questionable, let alone touching the threshold of Half-step Totem!
Tremendous grief and powerlessness surged within Long Zhenguo's heart. The price the Human Race paid for this victory was indeed too dire!
At this moment, the cold mechanical voice once again mercilessly rang out.
[Monarch Level battle proceeds! Next round: Fierce Beast side challenges Human Race side!]
Buzz—!
Every heart in the Human Race camp suddenly sank!
According to the rules, as the demon contestant had been slain by Qin Chuxue, the Demon Race automatically withdrew from further Monarch Level contention.
Now, there was only one final showdown in Monarch Level: Human Race against Fierce Beast!
Everyone's eyes involuntarily turned to Qin Chuxue, lying weakly and gasping for breath in Long Zhenguo's arms.
Her current state, how could she possibly enter the arena again?
"I… I'll go..."
Qin Chuxue seemed to hear the declaration, her lashes trembled, struggling to open her eyes, her weak voice faint like a thread.
"No! Absolutely not!"
Long Zhenguo firmly refused, his voice hoarse yet carrying an undeniable resolve.
He could not watch this child go to her death again!
He raised his head, glancing at the restless figures from the Fierce Beast camp, then at Qin Chuxue's pale face in his arms, a complex struggle flashed across his face, finally turning into a sigh.
He took a deep breath, as if gathering all his strength, shouted loudly toward the Void:
"The Human Race... forfeits this battle!"
The voice echoed throughout the arena, carrying humiliation.
On the high platform, the corner of Cold Snake's mouth curled into a cold arc. The Human Race forfeits, meaning Fierce Beast wins without a fight, easily gaining 1 point. Good, everything was unfolding according to its plan.
[Confirm Human Race forfeits this battle?]
The mechanical voice confirmed.
Long Zhenguo squeezed his fist tightly, nails deeply embedded into his palm, blood seeping out, he nearly gritted his teeth, forcing out the word from his throat:
"Yes!"
[Fierce Beast side wins, gains 1 point!]
[All Monarch Level battles concluded!]
[Current point tally: Fierce Beast side: 1 point; Demon Race side: 2 points; Human Race side: 0 points.]
[Attention!]
The mechanical voice seemed to carry a hint of killing intent.
[In the upcoming Half-step Totem Level battle, if the Human Race cannot win, it will directly lose the qualification to contend for the Divine Pattern!]
[The third Divine Pattern will be decided between Fierce Beast and Demon Race!]
What?!
This news was like a bolt from the blue, exploding in the Human Race camp!
Everyone was stunned, then a suffocating despair swept over like a cold tide, instantly drowning every one!
This meant the Human Race had been driven to the cliff's edge!
The upcoming Half-step Totem Level battle became the only chance of survival, and also the final judgment!
Can only win, cannot lose! A draw meant complete elimination!
Immense pressure like a tangible mountain crushed down on Long Zhenguo's shoulders, nearly suffocating him.
He looked around, the faces of the Human Race's strong were filled with confusion, fear, and despair.
And their opponents?
In the Fierce Beast side, that entirely snow-white, fierce-aura wolf king slowly stood up, its Totem Level pressure undisguisedly radiating, it was Frost Fang, Cold Snake's strongest underling and one of its Half-step Totem warriors!
On the other side, a slightly smaller, but more cunning, sinister-eyed Shadow Leopard also arched its body; it was another Half-step Totem strong warrior of Fierce Beast, its aura not weaker than Frost Fang!
Even with one Monarch Level lost in the Demon Race, their Half-step Totem level's combat capabilities suffered little.
Added with the existence of demon secret techniques....
Under the infusion of Demonic Qi, the two Half-step Totem level demons radiated Totem Level momentum and slowly stood up.
But look at the Human Race…
Only Long Zhenguo, Church Court Empress, and Verocan were Half-step Totem Level.
Most importantly....
The three had entered Half-step Totem Level too late.
Though they were stronger than typical Half-step Totem Level with their Guardian Beasts.
However, facing fierce beasts meticulously selected of two nearly King-level ferocious beasts.
And two demons, under Demonic Qi infusion, reaching Totem Level....
The three had no hope of victory whatsoever!
The atmosphere within the arena reached an oppressive peak, as if the dead silence before a storm.
The flame of hope for the Human Race, after Qin Chuxue exhausted herself emitting its short-lived brilliance, seemed about to be completely swallowed by the boundless darkness.
Long Zhenguo stared at the score board's glaring "0", then looked at the two companions beside him, an unprecedented sense of helplessness swept through his body.
The Human Race appeared to have no way forward!
The third Divine Pattern, had fundamentally slipped from humanity's grasp!
Long Zhenguo slowly closed his eyes, heart immersed in desolation.
Clearly, this was a Divine Pattern belonging to the Human Race, yet humans....
Did not possess the strength to guard it!
Suddenly, Long Zhenguo thought of Gu Xing.
If only Gu Xing were here!
With Gu Xing here, would the situation now be utterly different?
The Human Race's third Divine Pattern would not fall into the hands of other races.
But unfortunately....
Gu Xing was not here!
Then, Long Zhenguo slowly opened his eyes.
Resolve filled his eyes.
"Everyone, withdraw from the Divine Secret Realm!"
"After exiting the Divine Secret Realm, immediately adhere to Tushan Yueli's commands for combat deployment!"
This time, it was not just a contention for the Divine Pattern.
Once the contention for the Divine Pattern ended, gathered Fierce Beasts and Demon Race here would undoubtedly unleash extremely brutal combat.
And now, since the Divine Pattern was hopeless, better to let everyone leave the Divine Secret Realm and prepare early!
Except...
"Old Long, what about you?"
Verocan seemed to realize something, she looked at Long Zhenguo and suddenly spoke up.
Long Zhenguo only shook his head slowly.
"I cannot retreat!"
"Though the Human Race, defeated! Yet..."
"Will never retreat!"
"This final battle, let me end it with a period!"
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