Back then, among the seventeen Sixth-Rank War Gods who had learned combat techniques from Jiang Kai, nine now stood inside the glass room that sealed off the training chamber.
Of these nine, one had lost both legs and sat in a wheelchair, another had lost his left arm. In reality, they used prosthetics, but prosthetics couldn't enter the Ghost Star, so at this moment, they appeared in their incomplete bodies.
In addition, the former special training camp's commander Xiao Fei, counselor Ge Yunfei, technician Zheng Xue, guide Wang Defa, Hua Tianchen, and Tian Feng were also standing inside the glass room.
Hua Tianchen looked nervously at Zheng Xue. "Are you ready?"
Zheng Xue was nervous too. She repeatedly checked the information on the instruments before finally nodding. "Ready. It's still the Golden-Furred Spirit Monkey King."
It was Hua Tianchen's first time seeing Jiang Kai challenge a King-class boss alone, and he was even more nervous than anyone else.
Could Jiang Kai really take on a King-class boss alone?!
"Jiang Kai said to record this battle for him and leave a copy for that paralyzed War God," Tian Feng added.
Zheng Xue nodded. "I've already turned on the recording function."
Hua Tianchen nodded as well. "Then let's begin."
Inside the training room, the environment around Jiang Kai shifted—the surroundings turned into a lush, green jungle.
Dozens of meters away, a gigantic Golden-Furred Monkey King spotted Jiang Kai, turned around, and shot toward him like lightning!
The Monkey King's speed was as fast as ever—within a blink, it was right in front of Jiang Kai!
At the same time, several Chasing Death daggers in a tempered state appeared in Jiang Kai's hands.
The blades shot out, firing wildly at the Monkey King.
Although Jiang Kai had successfully changed professions, he was only using his state from when he had reached full level as a Fourth-Rank. Even then, that level of strength had been enough to withstand the Monkey King's initial attacks.
Eight minutes later, the Golden-Furred Spirit Monkey King entered the first phase—Spirit Monkey Tail Whip!
However, Jiang Kai had gone through this phase countless times before.
Next came the second phase—Spirit Monkey Claw Rage.
Countless claw marks came crashing down like a torrential storm. Jiang Kai's eyes blazed with intensity.
"Leap of War!"
"Deceptive Substitute!"
During this phase, Jiang Kai used the Deceptive Substitute only once—but managed to endure through it.
However, the others didn't know that Jiang Kai was only displaying his strength from his full Fourth-Rank state.
Even so, during the Spirit Monkey Claw Rage, his evasions looked extremely strained.
"This isn't good. At this rate, Jiang Kai might still not make it past the fourth phase—Spirit Monkey Rampage," Xiao Fei said worriedly.
Third phase—Spirit Monkey Clones!
Jiang Kai simultaneously unleashed his Replicas.
Four figures in the field moved at intense, dizzying speed—so fast the eye could hardly follow.
"He actually triggered the Spirit Monkey Clone phase by himself?!" Hua Tianchen exclaimed excitedly.
"Shh! Old Hua, quiet!" A nearby Sixth-Rank War God cut him off coldly. After all, they had already seen Jiang Kai reach the fourth phase before, so this was nothing new.
By sacrificing his Replicas, Jiang Kai activated Theatrical Fate of All Beings, using it as the price to endure the Clone phase.
So far, Jiang Kai's battle was nearly identical to his last one in the special training camp.
But each time before, Jiang Kai had always failed in the fourth phase—the Spirit Monkey Rampage. It looked like he would fail again this time.
"That kid's already done his best." Xiao Fei sighed softly. "We've expected too much of him. Even we couldn't pull this off—how can we demand that he does?"
Hua Tianchen protested, "He's fought all the way to the fourth phase of a King-class boss, and that's still not enough?"
"You don't understand. He's reached this phase before," Ge Yunfei said calmly. "But the fourth phase is too terrifying. When we hunted the Golden-Furred Monkey King, we lost countless people."
Before he could finish, the Golden-Furred Monkey King had already entered the fourth phase—
Spirit Monkey Rampage!
At this moment, all of the Monkey King's attributes skyrocketed. At the same time, it could freely use all the skills from the previous three phases!
The Monkey King roared in fury, suddenly spinning around, and its long tail swept out in a massive arc!
That strike—Spirit Monkey Sweep—was immensely powerful, roaring through the air like thunder!
"So, the fourth phase at last." Jiang Kai narrowed his eyes slightly. "To win by sheer attribute advantage isn't real skill. This time, I'll defeat you with Battle of Eight Desolations!"
Since this was an examination, he would answer it using what his teachers had taught him!
"Battle of Eight Desolations!"
Jiang Kai's figure darted forward, narrowly avoiding the sweeping tail.
Seeing its prey dodge, the Monkey King went berserk, unleashing countless claw marks that filled the sky toward Jiang Kai's position.
At first, Jiang Kai relied on the first seven steps of Battle of Eight Desolations, weaving desperately through the gaps between claw strikes.
"Jiang Kai's Battle of Eight Desolations is far more refined than before—but still, it won't help much. In the Rampage phase, the Golden-Furred Spirit Monkey King can use Spirit Monkey Claw Rage continuously. After a while, there'll be nowhere left to dodge."
"He's doing very well already—lasting longer than last time. And so far, he's avoided every attack. That's remarkable."
"But have you noticed? Compared to before, Jiang Kai's much calmer now. His mindset's steady, his reactions faster, his responses sharper."
"True. Seems our teaching wasn't wasted. He's showing real combat maturity now."
When Jiang Kai stepped through the seventh step of Battle of Eight Desolations, all the War Gods believed the battle was coming to an end.
"The seven steps are done! He can use a Substitute to hold out a little longer!" Xiao Fei urged anxiously.
But just then, the Monkey King suddenly split again!
"What?! Two Rampaging Monkey Kings? Even during our hunt, that never happened!"
"Could it be because it missed every attack on Jiang Kai?"
"This is it—he's finished!"
The two enraged Monkey Kings simultaneously unleashed Spirit Monkey Claw Rage, their claw shadows even denser and more violent than before, blanketing the entire field.
At that moment, even Jiang Kai was surprised.
To be honest, he had underestimated the Monkey King's power. With this level of ferocity, even if he used all his agility, there was no way to dodge such a storm of claws.
Because—there was no gap to dodge through!
For a moment, Jiang Kai's mind went blank. With nowhere to flee, his brain failed to react.
But then, in that very instant, it was as if he suddenly understood.
The eighth page of Battle of Eight Desolations—was a blank page.
Blank… meaning, no reaction at all.
The so-called movement technique Battle of Eight Desolations—what an interesting name. It wasn't about avoiding or evading—it was about battle.
When Beast Gods invaded, the War Gods fought to the death. To retreat even one step meant countless people behind them would perish under the beasts' hooves.
The true meaning of Battle of Eight Desolations was not evasion—it was to stand firm, unmoving as a mountain, using mortal flesh to guard the pure lands behind!
At that moment, Jiang Kai seemed to see those fallen War Gods again—burning the last spark of their lives to protect Huaxia.
As he thought this, a powerful burst of energy suddenly erupted from within him, exploding outward through the field!
Four words appeared clearly in his mind—
Perhaps, this was the final lesson those fallen teachers had left for him.
Infinite Guardian!
"Battle of Eight Desolations – Infinite Guardian!" Jiang Kai roared aloud.
The two rampaging Monkey Kings' overwhelming claw strikes—like a storm swallowing the sky—were suddenly forced aside, repelled as if by some invisible power!
Everyone watching was stunned, frozen where they stood.
"Th-this is… impossible. Impossible!"
"He… he's mastered the eighth step of Battle of Eight Desolations!" Hua Tianchen stared at the young man in the arena, trembling in awe.
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