Published: February 12, 2025
“大白！”
Xiao Min painfully coughed out these two words from her throat. She had grown accustomed to calling her battle beast by this trendy name from the peaceful era; after experiencing extreme suffering and inhumane treatment, she, like the other warriors of the red dress guard, trusted only each other and their battle beasts.
Ye Zhongming was the one they were loyal to.
Now, the battle beast that had accompanied her through thousands of days and nights was burning before her eyes. Even in such a state, this red and white-haired lion charged toward the enemy.
However, the blue flames raining down were terrifying. When the red and white Simba shielded her, the moment the flame rain touched it, its body was already corroded, leaving large holes. By the time the red and white Simba lunged forward, the horrifying flames had gradually turned it into white bone, and then into ash.
The last wail of life struck Xiao Min’s soul like a heavy hammer; since her brother had died before her, this was the most painful moment she had experienced.
The three-headed spirit bird sang in unison, and the figures of Xiao Min and Dai Zhi grew larger, a translucent mist emerging from within, with a hazy glow emanating from the weapons in their hands.
Although most of the flame rain was blocked by the red and white Simba, some still flew over. Upon meeting this mist, they made a hissing sound before transforming into a green smoke that rose into the air.
The mist surrounding the deputy captain of the red dress guard dissipated significantly, but some remained. It was clear that without the sacrifice of the red and white Simba, even with the "Song of War" granted by the three-headed spirit bird, it would still not be fully defensible.
Xiao Min ignored this completely, biting her lip as she rushed past Dai Zhi, reaching the side of Toria and Melfis, raising her Magic Crystal Firearm high before smashing it down fiercely.
She didn’t care to switch weapons; she just wanted to smash these two culprits to death.
The two members of the journey of the hidden snake exchanged glances, revealing a cryptic smile before suddenly turning back to little boy Adam and saying, “See you later.”
After saying that, they kissed deeply, and the hard end of the Magic Crystal Firearm came crashing down onto their heads.
Dai Zhi didn’t move; she just watched Xiao Min, who was mercilessly smashing the two individuals into a pulp.
Others looked on, and no one cheered; in this scene, regardless of whether one was a victor or a loser, there was no reason to speak.
Sometimes, things are like this; there is no such thing as justice or evil, only victory and defeat, life and death. Similarly, in one's state of mind, victory or defeat does not necessarily equate to excitement or disappointment; it may only lead to sighs and reflections.
“The winner of the second doubles match is Cloud Summit Villa.”
When the voice announced this, little boy Adam's face turned pale. Upon seeing the two glowing orbs representing rewards appear before the opposing team, he could no longer contain his emotions and screamed loudly.
Strangely, neither Cloud Summit Villa nor the journey of the hidden snake paid him any attention. The former saw no need to acknowledge a mere child, while the latter looked down on him.
Adam’s previous actions had completely lost the team's trust.
“The journey of the hidden snake has chosen to increase the reward, while Cloud Summit Villa has opted not to. According to priority rules, the reward for the winning side, Cloud Summit Villa, is raised one level.”
“The battle time was eight minutes and thirty-five seconds, and the participation reward for the doubles match is A8 level. After the increase, the reward is A7 level, and the team reward is B7 level.”
Hearing this, everyone from Cloud Summit was in good spirits. Although the increased reward was only A7, one level lower than the previous singles match's A6, the fact that there were two rewards for the two participants in the doubles match, compared to one before, was a slight compensation.