The Demon Race creatures are fierce and unafraid of death, but the soldiers led by Wei Yuan are also the elite of Longxia Country.
To block this gap, and to connect Longxia Country's entire defensive line into a unified whole.
This war has already dragged on for several days!
Inside the Land of Trial, unlike the raging fires of war on the frontlines, it is incomparably silent here.
In Gu Xing's sea of consciousness, the outline of the Beast Taming Space had fully solidified, vast spiritual power surging like a tide.
This core not only helped him complete the construction of the Beast Taming Space, it also brought a qualitative leap to his spiritual power.
Beside him, on the surface of the golden Light Cocoon enveloping Liu Li, cracks spread out like a spider web, and an awe-inspiring aura seeped out from within.
Liu Li's talent advancement too, was nearing its end.
On the other side.
Qin Tian's injuries had long since healed under the nourishment of the Spring of Life.
Meanwhile, Ying Bing's Profound Frost Ice Phoenix, under the catalysis of the Epic Level talent advancement potion, had successfully broken through to Legendary Two Stars, its strength surging.
"Sister Bing, how much longer do you think Brother Xing will take to wake up? It's already been nine days..."
Qin Tian scratched his head, no longer sounding as arrogant as before.
Ever since he heard that Gu Xing had almost single-handedly killed the demonized Ultimate Trial Puppet, his pride and bluster had shattered to pieces—he'd become a total fanboy of Gu Xing.
Ying Bing glanced at him indifferently, not answering, only bowing her head and gently stroking the Profound Frost Ice Phoenix in her arms.
Yet in her icy-blue eyes, her gaze kept secretly drifting toward Gu Xing's direction.
Qin Tian awkwardly rubbed his nose, just about to turn and walk away.
"Wong—"
The air suddenly trembled.
Spiritual power erupted violently around Gu Xing, sweeping out in a storm!
Ying Bing sensed the outburst, her blue pupils contracting slightly in shock.
Extraordinary Level spiritual power!
Though Gu Xing's current level was still Awakened Tier Six, at this moment the intensity of his spiritual power was already enough to rival a true Extraordinary Level Beast Master!
He was only a Talent away from being a real Extraordinary Level Beast Master!
Her grip on the Profound Frost Ice Phoenix tightened slightly, and her gaze locked firmly on Gu Xing.
And at this moment—
In Gu Xing's sea of consciousness—
The pure white Beast Taming Space had finally taken complete form under his spiritual power!
Now, only the last step remained!
To fully merge his own spiritual power with the Beast Taming Space!
Fusion!
Without hesitation, Gu Xing poured all his spiritual power into it!
"Boom—!"
In an instant, his consciousness seemed to cross some boundary, entering a previously unimagined wondrous state.
Even with his eyes closed, he could clearly perceive everything around him—
Ying Bing's fingers gently stroking the Profound Frost Ice Phoenix, Qin Tian's tense, clenched knuckles, and...
Within the cracked golden cocoon, Liu Li, whose talent advancement was complete!
Gu Xing's eyes snapped open, turning sharply toward Liu Li's direction!
"Crack—!"
The cracks on the golden cocoon suddenly widened, crimson flames gushing forth from the openings!
The very next instant—
"Boom!!"
The cocoon exploded completely.
In the raging firestorm, sacred wings burst forth, and a holy figure floated in midair.
[Divine Angel (Liu Li)]
[Talent: Legendary Three Stars]
[Level: Awakened Tier Six]
[Power: 205]
[Constitution: 207]
[Spirit: 213]
[Speed: 211]
[Skills: Judgment, Divine Protection, Blazing Angel Form, Song of the End]
[Cultivation Suggestion: Use Light Crystal, Holy Spirit Marrow Liquid, and Angel Sacred Blood to further advance the Guardian Beast's talent]
The advancement of two stars pushed Liu Li's attributes past the 200 mark.
Now, if she faced the Ultimate Trial Puppet again, she wouldn't even need to enter a Special State...
Just the all-attributes doubling from "Blazing Angel Form" would be enough to crush the opponent completely.
As Liu Li adjusted to her newly transformed body, her golden eyes instantly locked onto Gu Xing.
"Master!"
Gu Xing barely blinked before a soft, warm little creature found its way into his arms.
Liu Li hugged him tightly like a fledgling bird, her soft cheek nuzzling affectionately against his chest.
"Master, I missed you~"
The soft voice, brimming with joy, warmed Gu Xing's heart.
He reached out and gently stroked the girl's silky hair.
"Mmm..."
Feeling the warmth on her head, Liu Li suddenly froze, belatedly realizing what she'd done.
Her pale cheeks rapidly flushed crimson, even the tips of her ears turning a cute shade of pink.
She hastily let go, her snowy wings "swish"—snapping shut to wrap herself up into a fluffy little cocoon.
What did I just do?
So embarrassing... so embarrassing...
Gu Xing laughed in spite of himself, and with a thought, this bashful little creature was sent back to the Beast Taming Space.
Now with the Beast Taming Space, Liu Li no longer had to always stay in the real world.
Seeing the little girl settle into the Beast Taming Space, Gu Xing finally walked toward Ying Bing and Qin Tian, speaking a little apologetically:
"Sorry to keep you waiting."
"No need," Ying Bing's cool voice sounded, "This was always a three-person trial."
Qin Tian whipped his head around, his jaw dropping wide enough to fit an egg.
This...is this still the ice-cold goddess who never paid anyone any mind?
She actually took the initiative to respond to Gu Xing?
Feeling the intense gaze beside her, Ying Bing frowned slightly:
"Any problem?"
"No, no, no!"
Qin Tian waved his hands rapidly, nearly biting his tongue, "I just think we should get going—it's already been nine days...!"
"Mm!"
Gu Xing had just taken a step when he suddenly paused, spun around, and stared at Qin Tian:
"How long did you just say?"
"N-n-nine days..."
Qin Tian stuttered under the sudden reaction, "Brother Xing, is something wrong?"
Gu Xing's heart clenched, calculating rapidly:
It took half a day for Wei Yuan to bring him here, plus these nine days...
That means—today is the day of the school-level exam!
At that thought, Gu Xing instantly grew restless.
But then he saw how unhurried Ying Bing and Qin Tian were.
"Aren't you guys taking the school-level exam too?"
Qin Tian and Ying Bing exchanged a glance, suddenly understanding what Gu Xing was talking about.
They both shook their heads at once, "We got direct admission!"
Gu Xing: "..."
People really are different from each other.
He still had to work his ass off for the high-stakes exam, while those two just skipped it altogether!
Time was tight—Gu Xing immediately exited the trial without another word.
A blinding white light flashed, and all three of them instantly appeared outside the Land of Trial.
"Thank goodness! You finally came out!"
The adjutant, who'd been waiting a long time, rushed forward, worry all over his face.
"No word at all for nine days—Commander Wei almost sent people in to rescue you."
But at this moment, Gu Xing was in a hurry.
He had to take the college entrance exam—get into university—to gain access to more resources.
Only then could Liu Li have more chances to improve!
"Could you please send someone to take me back to Lin Yuan City? I'm running out of time for the school-level exam!"
"What?!"
The adjutant's face changed, but he quickly responded:
"Don't worry, we'll get you to Lin Yuan City as fast as possible!"
"We're leaving right now!"
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