NOVEL NEXT Chapter 8: S-Class Potential Student!
The crimson Holy Flame suddenly erupted, evaporating all the gray fog within a hundred meters, even the air was scorched and distorted.
In Gu Xing's stunned gaze, a breathtaking figure slowly rose from the flames.
Four wings burning with the Holy Flame fully spread out, each feather shimmering with brilliant golden divine patterns.
Liu Li's originally clear eyes were now transformed into burning golden vertical pupils, resembling a Flame Empress from a myth.
Under this divine pressure, the air in the entire valley seemed to freeze.
"Moo——"
Three Awakening Tier Four magic beasts let out a wretched whimper, burying their heads deeply into the earth in fear.
Even though the Bloodthirsty Tiger was at Awakening Tier Five, facing Liu Li's might, its status wasn't much better.
Its pouncing motion abruptly halted, its massive body eerily suspended in mid-air.
Those scarlet beast pupils shrank intensely, reflecting the figure that made its soul tremble.
"Lea... Leader, is this a Guardian Beast?"
The youngest member of the team mumbled, his voice trembling.
Shen Ruoxue's hands unconsciously clenched, her knuckles turning white from the strain.
She opened her mouth, her throat aching from dryness:
"It... It should be..."
Although even she couldn't accept this explanation.
In the Newbie Trial Space, there were only them, the new Beast Masters and magic beasts.
That sacred figure was obviously not the latter...
Leaving only one impossibly absurd possibility!
She was a Guardian Beast!
A Guardian Beast of a new Beast Master!
As everyone watched in shock, Liu Li's golden vertical pupils coldly swept over the prostrate magic beasts.
The Holy Sword in her hand swung casually...
Three crimson sword beams sliced through the void, and before the three Awakening Tier Four magic beasts could even whimper, their massive bodies split neatly in two.
Holy flames ignited at the cuts, instantly turning the remains to ash.
"Roar——!"
The Bloodthirsty Tiger let out a desperate howl, its body exploding with the last of its ferocity.
Liu Li merely raised her sword lightly.
"Swoosh!"
The trajectory of the Holy Sword left a scorching afterimage in the air.
The Bloodthirsty Tiger's proud, sturdy body was like thin paper before the power of a Legendary Level Guardian Beast.
Its pupils still frozen in terror, yet its body had already begun to slowly slide off the smooth cut.
"Buzz——"
A basketball-sized azure sphere of light rose from the remains of the Bloodthirsty Tiger, slowly merging into Liu Li's forehead.
When the last wisp of Holy Flame dissipated into the air, the golden divine patterns covering her body receded like a tide, and the four burning wings scattered into sparks.
The figure, previously hovering in mid-air, gently landed, her steps obviously somewhat unsteady.
Though the "Blazing Angel Form" could greatly enhance her Attributes, the cost was equally terrifying.
With Liu Li at Awakening Tier Four, she could only hold on for about 30 seconds when going all out.
After confirming there was no danger, Liu Li slightly turned her head, her gaze shifting toward a nearby shadow.
Shen Ruoxue and the others unconsciously held their breath, their eyes following Liu Li.
What kind of person could have such a powerful Guardian Beast?
Yet, when a familiar figure stepped out of the shadows, everyone was stunned.
"Gu Xing?!"
Shen Ruoxue's pupils contracted violently, her voice unconsciously rising several octaves.
As the leader of Beast Master Class 3, she certainly knew this normally low-profile classmate.
Not long ago, she even heard that this classmate had his Guardian Beast taken, something she was indignant about.
But now...
Shen Ruoxue's gaze wandered between Gu Xing and Liu Li, her brain almost shutting down.
As Gu Xing approached, he realized it was several familiar faces that Liu Li had saved.
"Hey, Leader, what a coincidence!"
"Coi... Coincidence!"
Shen Ruoxue mechanically responded.
A student, usually unremarkable, now stood with a Legendary Level Guardian Beast capable of slaying Tier Five magic beasts in seconds.
The dissonance was so strong it made her temples throb.
Gu Xing nodded politely and signaled Liu Li to leave.
The remaining time was less than half an hour.
He had to seize this last opportunity to elevate Liu Li's Level to Awakening Tier Five.
Liu Li obediently followed, not forgetting to give a slight bow to the group before leaving——
This gesture made the team members collectively gasp.
As soon as Gu Xing's figure disappeared into the mist, the team members immediately erupted.
"Whoa! Leader, did you see that? When that Guardian Beast bowed, I almost knelt!"
"Wasn't Gu Xing supposed to have his Guardian Beast taken? Why do I feel he's even stronger now?"
"Honestly, I feel that the Epic-level Guardian Beast Chen Ziming stole doesn't compare at all to this one."
"If we encounter Gu Xing in the assessment ten days later..." a member said timidly.
"Concede right away!"
The five shouted in unison!
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City Lord's Mansion.
Xia Xiu stood respectfully to the side, his eyes carrying a hint of unease.
In front of him, a middle-aged man in a dark blue Chinese tunic suit stood with his hands behind his back.
Though the man's expression held a faint smile, an invisible pressure enveloped the entire hall.
He was the head of the entire Southern Military Region, the true authority, Wei Yuan!
"General Wei, why did you come in person?"
Wei Yuan turned, his gaze lingering on Xia Xiu for a moment.
This former subordinate, who once faced trials under his command, was now the ruler of a city.
"I just came from Lanyang City, where they produced a student with A-Class potential this year, which is decent."
Although he said this, Xia Xiu keenly noticed a flash of disappointment in Wei Yuan's eyes.
As the highest authority of the Southern Military Region, Wei Yuan's personal inspection of the cities was clearly in search of truly top-tier talent.
Evidently, he had found nothing.
"General Wei, I'm afraid the situation in Lin Yuan City is much the same as in Lanyang City."
Before the trial began, he had ordered a detailed review of all participants' information.
Aside from a Chen family scion who contracted an Epic-level Succubus, the Guardian Beast talents of the others...
Were difficult to speak positively of.
Wei Yuan sighed softly, his brows showing unstoppable disappointment:
"Forget it, the summoning of Guardian Beasts ultimately depends on destiny, it can't be forced."
He straightened his tunic, "I shall explore other cities instead."
"Allow me to see you off..."
Xia Xiu was about to accompany him when the City Lord's assistant stumbled in.
"Such a lack of composure!"
Xia Xiu's face darkened, feeling embarrassed before his old superior.
"How have you been trained? Stay calm in the face of events!"
The assistant then noticed the important figure in the hall, breaking out in cold sweat.
Yet he could not bother with much, his voice quivering in excitement:
"City Lord! In Lin Yuan City, we've found a student with S-Class potential!"
"What!"
Xia Xiu's voice suddenly rose, exploding in the quiet City Lord's Mansion.
Even Wei Yuan, who had just appeared calm, suddenly turned, looking over with a surprised gaze.
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