sonovelo Chapter 328 - 329: The Trial Begins!
Chapter 328 - 329: The Trial Begins!
Within the Trial Space, the Destruction and Guardian Laws clashed and intertwined like two roaring Great Dragons, dyeing the entire realm in a strange glow of gold and crimson.
The air was so heavy it seemed you could wring water from it, with every inch of space suffused with an unspoken tension.
As soon as Leah entered the Trial Space, her sharp gaze locked onto Laney and Lazuli like an eagle’s.
Her mind was crystal clear—
These two clearly stood on the same front.
Even though she was at the Totem Level, her strength far exceeded theirs....
But this Trial Space’s succession qualification had nothing to do with one’s own strength!
Therefore, even when facing only two Monarch Level individuals, she dared not be careless.
Lazuli and Laney were also tense, as if facing a formidable enemy.
They were well aware of Leah’s prowess, especially with Aster Grant not by their side, leaving them unsure.
Lazuli was merely at Monarch Tier One, and Laney, though at Monarch Tier Nine, still faced an insurmountable gap compared to the Totem Level.
Leah’s eyes flickered with a cold light, her murderous intent surging silently.
The trial rules did not prohibit conflict among successors; if she eliminated these two here, the succession would be hers for the taking!
With this thought, energy began to gather quietly around her.
Yet at this critical juncture—
"Buzz!"
A rift in the Void unexpectedly tore the space apart, emitting a blinding light.
Under the shocked gazes of the three, Aster Grant stumbled out, landing steadily in front of Lazuli and Laney!
"Master!"
"Lord Aster Grant!"
"Huh?"
Seeing Aster Grant, Lazuli was enveloped in immense joy.
Having just reunited with Aster Grant, she needed to enter the Trial Space to secure succession.
Now that Aster Grant was here....
She could continue to stay with him!
As for Laney, upon seeing Aster Grant enter, she was momentarily stunned but soon relaxed with a long sigh.
After all, with Aster Grant by her side, she had managed to secure various victories.
Without him, she lacked confidence.
Leah, seeing the fourth arrival in the Trial Space, was equally stunned.
Wasn’t it said that only Angel Race successors were allowed to enter the Trial Space?
Why is this....
Hmm?
Leah’s pupils suddenly dilated!
Because Aster Grant had been shrouded in a black robe before, Leah hadn’t noticed anything peculiar about him.
But now...
Leah realized that the fourth entrant into the Trial Space was not from the Angel Race!
"Who are you?!"
Seeing Aster Grant, Leah’s wariness skyrocketed.
After all.
No matter what, Lazuli and Laney were from the Angel Race.
Even if she failed, the Angel Race successor would still be in their hands.
And now....
A fourth entity, not an Angel Race successor, had appeared.
Now the situation was entirely different.
If this person were a Demon Clan spy....
Seeing Leah’s reaction, Lazuli and Laney immediately shielded Aster Grant.
Noting their protective stance, Leah’s brows furrowed slightly, and her murderous intent slightly waned.
Both are defending this person....
At least it indicates this person’s identity is not problematic.
Otherwise, the Order Angel and the Seraph wouldn’t allow Lazuli and this person to have contact.
In a cold voice, she still questioned: "Why have you intruded upon the Trial Grounds, outsider?!"
As the atmosphere solidified, another change unfolded!
The Guardian Law in the sky abruptly burst into blinding golden light, illuminating the entire space as if it were broad daylight.
The four, instinctively shutting their eyes, opened them again to find the scene before them completely transformed—
The endless Fire of Destruction roiled all around, its heat nearly searing the soul.
The flames, a bizarre shade of crimson-gold, twisted and shattered the space wherever they passed.
Leah’s face turned deathly pale.
As a Totem Level warrior, she knew better than anyone else the terror of the Destruction Law.
These flames could incinerate the body and corrode the soul; even with her power, once tainted, she would turn to ash in no time!
Lazuli instinctively tried to control the Fire of Destruction, only to find her power like a stone sinking into the sea, unable to affect it in the slightest.
She anxiously turned to Aster Grant, finding him similarly encircled by the Fire of Destruction, her heart leaping into her throat.
Laney, gazing at the horrifying sea of flames around her, felt her mind go blank.
She couldn’t understand.
Isn’t this the Angel Race’s trial?
Why is it so harsh, as if one misstep would result in their downfall?
Just then, a sacred and majestic figure began to form slowly amidst the flames.
It was a Twelve-Winged Angel, their face cloaked in brilliant light, obscuring their features, but the pressure they emitted compelled even Leah to want to kneel.
[Now begins the first trial of the Angel Race]
The voice of the Twelve-Winged Angel directly echoed in everyone’s consciousness, devoid of any emotion.
With a gentle wave of her hand, three feathers formed from pure Guardian Law floated down, landing in the hands of Lazuli, Laney, and Leah respectively.
The feathers felt warm to the touch, exuding a comforting aura, a stark contrast to the surrounding raging Fire of Destruction.
[The wings in your hands can protect three targets!]
[This trial consists of five targets in total; each of you three successors is one, and this human is another, as for the last one...]
As she spoke, a scene of the Holy City unfurled before them like a painting.
Countless angels knelt in devout worship, their gaze directed reverently towards the Twelve-Winged Angel.
[It is them!]
[A single wing can only protect one target.]
The Twelve-Winged Angel’s voice was as clear as icy water,
[You can choose to use it to protect yourself, this human, or the angels outside.]
[Of course—]
Her voice paused slightly, carrying a tone of undeniable judgment,
[Those not protected by a feather will...]
[Die!]
At the moment her words ended,
Their minds were suddenly filled with vivid images—
The Fire of Destruction surged from the base of the Twelve-Winged Statue, swallowing the entire Holy City like a tide of blood;
Aster Grant’s form crumbled bit by bit in the flames, turning into ashes;
They themselves struggled and dissipated in the sea of fire, not even leaving a cry of despair behind...
The scenes were too real, as if they had already been experienced,
Turning the faces of all three as white as a sheet, their very breath halted.
And the voice of the God of Angels rang out again,
Like the final verdict:
[Naturally, choosing to protect yourself means losing the chance to gain the Guardian Law’s recognition!]
[But if you don’t choose to protect yourself—]
[You will face death here!]
These words exploded like thunder in their minds.
Leah gripped the feather in her hand so tightly that her knuckles turned white.
Lazuli instinctively looked towards Aster Grant, her eyes filled with worry.
While Laney gazed blankly at the comrades outside, her lips trembling slightly.
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