"I can definitely do it!"
Lazuli's golden pupils suddenly constricted, staring intently at the crack on the neck of the Trial Puppet.
The sword was just three inches away from being fully severed, yet it seemed as insurmountable as a chasm.
"Stronger... just a little stronger..."
The flames of unwillingness burned wildly in her chest, hotter than the red flames around her.
She would never allow her master to show such a troubled expression for her, she would never be that weak and helpless self again!
The Trial Puppet's scarlet electronic eyes suddenly turned towards Lazuli, the mechanical arm emitting a piercing metal grinding sound.
Since the Beast Tamer couldn't be killed, destroy this most threatening angel first!
"Lazuli, retreat quickly!"
Aster Grant's shout was heart-wrenching.
But this time, the girl didn't move an inch.
Her fiery red hair danced wildly in the energy storm, she poured all her power into the blade:
"This time... I must...!"
"Boom——!"
The red flames soared into the sky, four wings of light suddenly unfurled to the limit.
Even more shockingly, two more illusory outlines of light wings appeared behind her!
The phantom of a Six-winged Angel loomed amidst the sea of fire, sacred and majestic.
[Lazuli (Special State)]
[Talent: Legendary One Star]
[Level: Awakening Tier Five]
[Power: 296→446]
[Constitution: 300→450]
[Spiritual: 282→432]
[Speed: 306→456]
[Skills: Judgment, Divine Protection (Cooldown: 24 hours), Blazing Angel Form, Song of the End]
Seeing Lazuli's attributes, Aster Grant's pupils shrank suddenly.
Like the Ebon-Frost Ice Phoenix, both were in a special state!
But Lazuli clearly hadn't released any Ultimate Skills...
Surviving by a narrow margin, Crystal Winslow steadied herself shakily. When her gaze fell on Lazuli, her pupils instantly contracted to pinpoint size.
"Critical... Critical State?!"
Aster Grant turned sharply, full of confusion:
"What critical state?"
Crystal Winslow took a deep breath, trying hard to calm her voice:
"This state should only be reachable by Extraordinary Level."
"A Beastbond in the Awakening Stage can forcibly enter it through special skills, but there's a strong side effect after release!"
"Only by reaching the Extraordinary Level will these side effects disappear!"
After hearing this explanation, Aster Grant frowned.
He was very sure, Lazuli hadn't used the Ultimate Skill "Song of the End"!
"Is there any other way to let a Beastbond enter this state?"
Crystal Winslow pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke: "There's one more possibility!"
"According to my family's ancient books, when a Beastbond's Talent and belief reach extreme resonance... there's a chance to enter this state."
"This state is extremely rare! And has almost zero side effects, just a slightly smaller boost to the Beastbond."
Realizing there were no side effects, Aster Grant finally felt relieved, his gaze refocused on the center of the battlefield.
At that moment.
The Trial Puppet's mechanical arm stopped an inch from Lazuli, blocked firmly by a red energy shield.
The scarlet light in its eyes flickered violently, the Demonic Qi within it trembling uncontrollably.
At this moment, in the Trial Puppet's perception, the momentum of the Beastbond before it equaled or even surpassed its own!
Danger!
Extreme danger!
In Lazuli's golden pupils, the Puppet's terrified electronic eyes were reflected, six wings of light fully extended behind her, each wing flowing with liquid flames.
At this moment, only one thought burned in her mind:
Must win!
"Die for me!!!"
Accompanied by this earth-shattering roar, the halted longsword suddenly erupted with dazzling crimson light.
"Clang—"
At the moment the sword's edge sliced through the air, time seemed to freeze.
The crimson sword light fell like a meteor, and the Trial Puppet's alloy body was easily torn asunder like thin paper under absolute power.
The fire dancing on the blade melted the metal at the cut into molten red iron, dripping to the ground with a "sizzle" sound.
"Boom——!!!"
Amid the deafening collapse, the massive mechanical body of the Trial Puppet crashed heavily to the ground, raising clouds of dust.
At the moment its core extinguished, a pure blue energy orb rose from the wreckage, dividing into two in midair.
Only by slaying a Demon Clan creature could a Beastbond's level be elevated.
And this Trial Puppet, after demonization, also fell under the category of a Demon Clan creature.
Perhaps due to Caelus Quinn's Warbark Treant playing a minor role in this battle, it didn't meet the minimum distribution standard.
Upon accepting this blue energy orb, Lazuli's body radiated a piercing golden light.
And Aster Grant felt his spiritual power strengthening once more!
Level up!
[Divine Angel (Lazuli)]
[Talent: Legendary One Star]
[Level: Awakening Tier Six]
[Power: 175]
[Constitution: 177]
[Spiritual: 173]
[Speed: 181]
[Skills: Judgment, Divine Protection (Cooldown: 24 hours), Blazing Angel Form, Song of the End]
As Aster Grant looked at the skyrocketing stats on the panel, his fingertips trembled slightly.
This is crazy!
The attribute peak values of ordinary Awakening Tier Eight Beastbonds are only around 150, while Lazuli...
Nearly 180 on all attributes!
Not to mention Lazuli still possesses the even more astounding Blazing Angel Form!
"Both have Legendary Talent..."
Aster Grant glanced at the Warbark Treant embedded in the wall and suddenly understood the textbook saying "Same Tier, Different Fate!"
Although the Warbark Treant and Lazuli both had Legendary One Star talent, the disparity in strength... was worlds apart!
Shaking his head, Aster Grant's gaze turned to Lazuli.
However.
Lazuli stood frozen in place as if under a spell, Silverwing held poised, unmoving.
"Lazuli?"
His heart skipped a beat, the worst assumption flashed through his mind.
Something happened?
Without hesitation, he dashed forward.
But as he drew near, he realized...
"Hehe... I did it... hehe..."
The Little Angel was giggling at the air, cheeks flushed with an unusual red.
"Mas... Master... will definitely be happy..."
Aster Grant: "...."
Just as Aster Grant watched Lazuli giggle foolishly, at a loss...
Suddenly, the stone wall before them rumbled, slowly parting to both sides.
An ethereal, distant voice echoed within the Trial Space:
"Congratulations to all for passing the ancient trial."
"The blessing of the Elven Race is with you."
Brilliant green light interwove in the air, forming three crystalline clear Rating Crystals:
[Final Evaluation]
[Aster Grant: SSS-Level (Historical High)]
[Crystal Winslow: S-Level (Excellent)]
[Caelus Quinn: A-Level (Good)]
Immediately, three beams of different-colored light descended from the sky:
Aster Grant was enveloped by a dazzling golden beam, a series of notifications echoed in his mind:
[Awarded: Beast Taming Talent Enhancement Potion (Legendary Level)]
[Awarded: Beast Taming Space Condensation Core]
[Awarded: Elf Ancestral Land Key ×1 (Can open Sanctum Passage)]
In Crystal Winslow's silver beam floated a potion and a key:
[Awarded: Beast Taming Talent Enhancement Potion (Epic Level)]
[Awarded: Elf Ancestral Land Key ×1]
In front of Caelus Quinn was a beam of healing green light:
[Awarded: Spring of Life Essence (Can fully heal Beastbond injuries)]
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