As Crystal Winslow's command fell, the Ebon-Frost Ice Phoenix suddenly radiated a dazzling ice-blue light.
Aster Grant's pupils slightly contracted, and a new data panel appeared before his eyes:
[Ebon-Frost Ice Phoenix (Special State)]
[Talent: Legendary One Star]
[Level: Awakening Tier Five]
[Power: 120→220]
[Constitution: 130→230]
[Spiritual: 178→378]
[Speed: 150→250]
[Skills: Cold Cone Piercing, Frost Storm, Frost Ring Imprisonment (causes the beast to enter a weakened state after use)]
Before the Ice Phoenix released its finishing technique, its spiritual attribute value skyrocketed by 200 points like a rocket, and all other attributes suddenly surged by 100 points.
It seems...
This finishing technique also relies on enhancing various attributes of the beast to achieve enhanced skill effects.
However, reaching this special state comes with certain aftereffects!
A bold conjecture suddenly surged in Aster Grant's heart—
If Lazuli, in Blazing Angel State, used a finishing technique, would it achieve a second amplification on top of doubled attributes?
Yet, the more the enhancement, the greater the aftereffects on the beast!
But now is not the time to think about these things!
"Lazuli, prepare!"
Upon hearing Aster Grant's command, Lazuli's eyes, burning with red flames, locked firmly onto the trial puppet, and the flames around her body soared.
At the same time, the momentum of the Ice Phoenix also reached peak state.
Two completely opposite energies, one of ice and one of fire, rampaged within the trial space, intertwining frost and flames across the battlefield.
The trial puppet clearly sensed the threat, a red light flashing in its eyes.
"Stable Barrier!"
A black shield with a metallic sheen instantaneously formed.
However.
The Ebon-Frost Ice Phoenix's finishing technique does not simply start freezing from the outside.
Quite the contrary!
"Crack!"
Amidst the crisp sound of ice crystals shattering, crystalline frost suddenly congealed all over the trial puppet, and these ice crystals rapidly spread across its body surface.
As its body was attacked, the trial puppet's Stable Barrier crumbled immediately.
"Aster Grant, hurry! The Ice Phoenix's burst state can only last 5 seconds!"
It was an opportunity Aster Grant certainly wouldn't miss.
"Lazuli, now!"
"Understood!"
A crimson streak tore through space, as Lazuli charged like a meteor holding a flaming longsword.
The sword point aimed directly at the mechanical head of the trial puppet.
The electronic eyes of the trial puppet, for the first time, showed a human-like panic, yet the ice crystals had already completely imprisoned it, unable to move even a finger, only watching helplessly as the deadly red light approached.
"Judgment!"
The blade collided with the alloy head, emitting a piercing metallic screech.
"Bang!"
Lazuli's palm tingled, the recoil from the sword shocked her to the core.
Hard!
This was Lazuli's only thought at the moment.
Even in the peak state of Blazing Angel Form, facing a metallic monster with a constitution attribute of 340...
She felt like she was cutting through diamond, each inch of advancement incredibly arduous.
Fortunately...
Although slow, the Red Flame Long Sword was still gradually embedding into the puppet's head, sparking brilliantly with the melding metal.
Yet.
Just when everyone thought the trial would end like this.
The trial puppet, on the brink of death, suddenly burst forth with a blinding blood light in its eyes.
A pitch-black energy mist gushed out from the joints, instantly corroding the ice crystals on its surface.
Aster Grant and Crystal Winslow trembled sharply at this sight.
"What is this?"
And in Aster Grant's vision, the attribute panel in view was frantically twisting and recombining:
[Trial Puppet: Ultimate (Demonized)]
[Talent: Epic Nine Stars]
[Level: Awakening Tier Eight]
[Power: 301→400]
[Constitution: 340→450]
[Spiritual: 256→350]
[Speed: 240→360]
[Skills: Balanced Force Field·Complete, Realm-Breaking Hammer, Stable Barrier]
"Demon Clan Transformation!"
Aster Grant and Crystal Winslow exchanged a glance, both gasping in shock.
At this moment, all mysteries suddenly became clear—
Why the difficulty of the Abyssal Level trial was so perverse?!
Clearly, the entry standard was Awakening Tier Five, but in the end, one had to face an opponent close to Transcendent level.
It turns out the entire Trial Space had already been permeated by Demonic Qi!
Under the influence of Demonic Qi, the attributes of trial puppets within the Trial Grounds were gradually enhancing.
If these were not non-living things, their enhancement would be even more terrifying...
Knowing all this, their hearts suddenly sank to the bottom.
The Ultimate Trial Puppet in normal state was already a challenging battle for both of them.
And now...
Due to demonization, this trial puppet's attributes had increased by another 100 points.
What to do now?!
"Crack—"
Lazuli's sword blade let out a harsh grinding sound at the puppet's neck, and the sword point could advance no further.
More critically, the extreme freezing of the Ebon-Frost Ice Phoenix was quickly dissipating, the ice crystal surface already covered in cobweb-like cracks.
Both of them realized, once this monster with attributes breaking 400 regained freedom...
This trial might truly lose the chance of being cleared!
"Crack!"
Cracks began to appear on the ice crystal atop the trial puppet's head.
Its head regained movement capability!
At this moment, its gaze slowly turned, directly locking onto Aster Grant and Crystal Winslow.
After demonization, its intelligence was evidently further enhanced!
No matter how powerful the beasts, as long as the Beast Tamers are dealt with...
Aster Grant and Crystal Winslow both felt a piercing chill, the trial puppet's gaze latched onto them like a venomous snake.
"Crack!"
Accompanied by a crisp shattering sound, the ice crystals covering the entire puppet exploded.
Its mechanical arm seized the flying ice cone fragments with astonishing speed, completing the aim-charge-throw process in an instant!
"Whizz—!"
The sharp sound of piercing the air echoed across the battlefield, the ice cone turned into a deadly cold gleam aiming right at Crystal Winslow's throat!
"Chirp—!"
The Ebon-Frost Ice Phoenix let out a heart-wrenching cry, desperately trying to flap its wings to block.
But having just unleashed its finishing technique, it was difficult to even stand, only able to watch helplessly as death approached its master.
Crystal Winslow's mind went blank, the shadow of death enveloping every inch of her.
The cold glare of the ice cone rapidly enlarged within her pupils...
"Lazuli, Divine Protection!!!"
Aster Grant's roar exploded within the Trial Space.
In an instant, a brilliant golden light screen descended like a heavenly shield, enveloping Crystal Winslow completely.
This was one of Lazuli's four core skills...
Divine Protection!
The ultimate protection capable of absolutely defending against a lethal attack!
"Boom—!"
The ice cone violently collided with the golden light screen, erupting into a deafening boom, yet ultimately unable to break through this seemingly fragile barrier.
Seeing Crystal Winslow unharmed, Aster Grant turned his gaze, locking onto the trial puppet.
Now, facing this monster with attributes as high as 400...
There is no choice but to unleash Lazuli's finishing technique!
And at this moment, Lazuli seemed to sense the deep-seated thoughts of Aster Grant, she abruptly lifted her golden eyes, incomparably determined:
"Master, I can!!"
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