Leaving the entrance, he and Lazuli passed through a blue Light Gate, and the scene before them suddenly changed.
At this moment, they stood in a vast forest, the sky was a dull gray, surrounded by mist, cold and desolate.
Although all students entered this same Sanctum, as long as they didn't enter simultaneously, they would be randomly assigned to a certain part of this space.
Aster Grant took out a timer and set it for 4 hours.
The Novice Trial Space has a 4-hour time limit, and once the time hits zero, they will be transported out.
Time is tight and tasks are heavy!
They must find a demonic beast and kill it as quickly as possible to rapidly level up Lazuli.
At this moment, Lazuli's wings spread out, hovering in the air, her small face full of seriousness, entirely different from her usual unreliable self.
"Master, don't worry, with me here, you definitely won't have any problems."
During the Awakening Stage, Beast Tamers are essentially no different from ordinary people.
In this space, a single careless mistake could cost them their life.
This situation only eases once they reach the Extraordinary Realm.
At that time, the physical qualities of a Beast Tamer will greatly increase, allowing them to form a Contract with a second Guardian Beast.
Additionally, when Beast Tamers break through to the Extraordinary Realm, they will awaken their unique Talent Ability.
This is the key to truly distinguishing between the strong and the weak!
For this reason, the Extraordinary Realm is recognized as the most crucial watershed on the path of a Beast Tamer's cultivation.
A powerful talent can often allow a talentless Beast Tamer to undergo a stunning transformation;
Unfortunately, this path of cultivation is far more cruel than imagined, with too many Beast Tamers stuck in the Awakening Realm for life.
At that moment, a sudden snapping branch sound came from deep within the mist.
"Master, be careful, a magical creature is coming!"
Lazuli's wings suddenly spread wide, and she swiftly moved to stand in front of Aster Grant.
As the mist gradually cleared, a demonic beast appeared, standing at two meters tall, with the shape of a Demonic Bone-Bull but entirely pitch-black, its beastial eyes the size of copper bells glinting with bloodthirsty red light.
[Demonic Bone-Bull (Demonic)]
[Talent: Elite One Star]
[Level: Tier Two]
[Power: 22]
[Constitution: 21]
[Spiritual: 11]
[Speed: 17]
[Skills: Wild Bull Charge]
Seeing the attributes of the Demonic Bone-Bull, Aster Grant's brow furrowed tightly.
Encountering an Elite Tier Two demonic beast right upon entering the Novice Trial Space, this luck was really not great.
For an ordinary civilian team of five, this was almost a disaster.
However, with Lazuli's Legendary Level Beast's formidable combat strength, taking down this demonic beast shouldn't be a problem.
"Lazuli!"
"Leave it to me, Master!"
The young girl's eyes ignited with fierce battle intent, and although her slim form was petite, she exuded an astonishing aura.
She had been waiting too long for this moment.
"Judgment!"
With a crisp shout, dazzling golden flames rose from Lazuli's palm, instantly condensing into a giant two-handed sword burning with Holy Flame.
This is the inherent combat instinct of the Angel Race, an inheritance engraved in their bloodline.
The Demonic Bone-Bull was enraged by this sudden show of imposing force.
Its sturdy hooves pawed the ground, nostrils flaring white mist, its copper bell-like eyes glaring fixedly at the little Tier Zero figure.
"Moo——!"
Accompanied by a deafening roar, the Demonic Bone-Bull launched its signature skill Wild Bull Charge, charging forward like an out-of-control war chariot.
Yet Lazuli remained completely still, until the bull charged right up.
"Swish!"
A perfect golden arc sliced through the mist.
Time seemed to freeze in that moment.
The Demonic Bone-Bull maintained its charging posture, yet crashed to the ground behind Lazuli, its massive body split perfectly in two!
The Judgment skill, which increases damage against Demon Clan creatures, combined with a Legendary Level Beast's terrifying attributes, allowed this battle to be decided in the blink of an eye.
Following that, a bright azure glow rose from the Demonic Bone-Bull's corpse, merging into Lazuli's brow.
Seeing this, Aster Grant immediately checked Lazuli's information.
[Divine Angel (Lazuli)]
[Talent: Legendary One Star]
[Level: Tier One]
[Power: 35]
[Constitution: 34]
[Spiritual: 34]
[Speed: 37]
[Skills: Judgment (increase damage against Demon Clan creatures), Divine Protection (immune to one fatal attack), Blazing Angel Form (increases all attributes by 200%), Song of the End (puts the angel into a dormant state after use)]
[Cultivation Suggestions: Light Crystal, Holy Spirit Marrow Liquid, Angel Sacred Blood!]
Just by killing one Tier Two Demonic Bone-Bull, Lazuli directly broke through to Tier One.
Simultaneously, Aster Grant felt a "buzz" in his mind, his spiritual power surged like a tide, and his five senses instantly became incredibly sharp.
The Guardian Beast Level determines the Beast Tamer's level; at this moment, his level rose to Awakening Tier One.
He then focused on Lazuli's attributes.
Only now did he realize how terrifying a Legendary Talent Beast can be!
Lazuli, who just broke through to Tier One, had completely crushed the Demonic Bone-Bull in all attributes.
Even more frightening is that this gap will expand geometrically as her level increases…
"Mas... Master..."
Hearing her voice, Aster Grant looked up, only to see Lazuli standing dazed by the Demonic Bone-Bull's corpse, her slender fingers slightly trembling.
When she turned around, crystal tears were rolling down her cheeks.
"Did you see?"
Her voice was choked yet carried unprecedented brilliance, "I'm really... really not worthless..."
Aster Grant could understand Lazuli's feelings at this moment.
For the past year, she lived under others' ridicule, and now she finally tore apart all doubts with her strength.
He quickly stepped forward and gently embraced this petite figure.
"You were never worthless; you are an angel soaring through the heavens!"
Lazuli buried her face deeply in her master's chest, her slender fingers tightly grasping his clothes.
The accumulated grievance and reluctance now turned into scorching tears, soaking through Aster Grant's clothes.
Time seemed to slow down at this moment…
When Lazuli finally looked up, the crystal trails of tears had not yet dried, but the confusion and timidity in her eyes had vanished.
Replaced instead by a steely determination akin to tempered steel.
At this moment, the once timid girl had truly transformed.
"Master, I'm okay now." Lazuli wiped the tear stains from the corners of her eyes, "Let's hurry and level up!"
Aster Grant nodded.
Given Lazuli's current strength, ordinary Tier Three demonic beasts are no match for her.
Even Tier Four demonic beasts pose only a slight threat.
When she reaches Tier Two, even some Tier Five demonic beasts will no longer be able to contend with her.
Thus, at this moment, it is not the power of the demonic beasts that limits their leveling speed, but rather...
How to quickly and accurately locate demonic beast tracks in this fog-covered Trial Space!
The entire Novice Trial Space spans tens of square kilometers, with demonic beasts evenly distributed.
What's more daunting is that those high-tier demonic beasts, which provide rich experience, are incredibly scarce!
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