sonovelo Chapter 339 - 340: Zane Drake’s Decision!
Chapter 339 - 340: Zane Drake’s Decision!
Then, there was a tide of murmuring discussions.
"My God! She actually won! That was a Demon Clan close to Totem Level!"
"By Blood Sacrifice Sword... This woman is too ruthless to herself!"
"Does the Human Race still have such a genius?"
"Unfortunately, judging by her appearance, she must have paid a great price..."
"What’s the use of winning this battle? The situation is already set, the Human Race still lost."
Amidst these chaotic discussions, Noelle Quinn struggled to stand on the stage, her body finally reached its limit.
Her vision went black, and her delicate figure softened as she fell backward.
"Noelle!"
Zane Drake’s eyes burned with rage, his figure like lightning, immediately rushing onto the stage, catching the falling Noelle Quinn and carefully carrying her down.
He immediately channeled his Spiritual Power, carefully checking her physical condition.
However, the more he checked, the grimmer Zane Drake’s face became, ultimately turning a ghostly pale.
Noelle Quinn’s meridians were broken in multiple places, her Original Essence Blood severely depleted, especially the source of her Ice Element Law, almost exhausted!
This injury is not just a simple regression in cultivation but has damaged her foundation!
This means her future path of cultivation may likely be ended, let alone breaking into a higher Totem Level...
Even recovering to her peak state is doubtful, let alone touching the threshold of Half-step Totem!
A huge sadness and feeling of helplessness surged in Zane Drake’s heart. The price the Human Race paid for this victory is truly tragic!
At this moment, the cold mechanical voice mercilessly echoed again.
[Monarch Level battle continues! Next round: Vicious Beast faction challenges Human Race side!]
Buzz——!
The hearts of everyone in the Human Race faction suddenly sank heavily!
According to the rules, since the Demon Clan contestant was slain by Noelle Quinn, the Demon Clan automatically withdraws from the subsequent Monarch Level contest.
At this moment, only the last Monarch Level confrontation remains: Human Race against Vicious Beast!
Everyone’s gaze involuntarily turned to Noelle Quinn, who was being protected by Zane Drake and whose breath was faint.
In her current state, how could she possibly go back on stage?
"I’ll... I’ll go..."
Noelle Quinn seemed to hear the announcement, her eyelashes trembling, struggling to open her eyes, her weak voice thin as a breath.
"No! Absolutely not!"
Zane Drake resolutely refused, his voice hoarse yet carrying an undeniable firmness.
He couldn’t just watch this child go to her death!
He raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the restless figures of the Vicious Beast faction, then looked at the pallid Noelle Quinn in his arms, a complex look of struggle flashing across his face, ultimately transforming into a sigh.
He took a deep breath, as if using all his strength, loudly shouting towards The Void:
"Human Race... forfeits this battle!"
The voice echoed in the Kratosium, with a sense of humiliation.
On the high platform, the corner of the Frost Serpent’s mouth curled into a cold arc. Human Race’s forfeit meant Vicious Beasts won without fighting, easily earning 1 point. Everything was developing according to its plan.
[Confirm Human Race forfeit this battle?]
The mechanical voice confirmed.
Zane Drake clenched his fist, nails digging deep into his palm, drawing blood, he almost ground the word out from his throat:
"Yes!"
[Vicious Beast side wins, earns 1 point!]
[All Monarch Level battles have ended!]
[Current points tally: Vicious Beast side: 1 point; Demon Clan side: 2 points; Human Race side: 0 points.]
[Attention!]
The mechanical voice seemed to carry a hint of slaughter.
[In the upcoming Half-step Totem Level battle, if the Human Race cannot win, they will be directly judged as losing the qualification to contend for the Divine Pattern!]
[The third Divine Pattern will be decided between the Vicious Beast and Demon Clan!]
What?!
This news struck the Human Race faction like a bolt from the blue!
Everyone froze, then a suffocating despair like an icy tide, instantly drowning each person!
This means the Human Race has been forced to the edge of a cliff!
The upcoming Half-step Totem Level battle has become the only chance for survival and the final judgment!
They can only win, they cannot lose! A draw means complete elimination!
The immense pressure, like a mountain, slammed down on Zane Drake’s shoulders, making it hard for him to breathe.
He looked around, the faces of the Human Race strong showed confusion, fear, and despair.
And their opponents?
On the Vicious Beast side, the entirely white, fiercely spirited The Wolf King slowly stood up, its Totem Level might undisguisedly emanating, it was one of the strongest Half-step Totem warriors under Frost Serpent—Frostfang!
On the other side, a slightly smaller yet more cunningly sinister Shadow Leopard arched its body, another Half-step Totem powerhouse of the Vicious Beast, its aura no weaker than Frostfang!
On the Demon Clan side, although they lost a Monarch Level, their Half-step Totem Level combat strength was barely affected.
Plus, with the existence of the Demon Clan’s Secret Techniques....
Under a strong infusion of Demonic Qi, emitting Totem Level aura, two Half-step Totem Level Demon Clan slowly stood up.
In contrast to the Human Race...
Only Zane Drake, Queen of the Holy See, and Cavan Vero were of Half-step Totem Level.
And the most crucial point...
The three of them entered Half-step Totem Level too late.
Though several of them are stronger than the average Half-step Totem Level thanks to Beastbond.
But facing two Vicious Beast opponents carefully selected, infinitely close to King-level Vicious Beasts.
And the two infused with Demonic Qi, reaching Totem Level Demon Clan....
The three had no hope of victory!
The atmosphere within the Kratosium was oppressive to the extreme, like the calm before the storm.
The flame of hope for the Human Race, after Noelle Quinn burned herself to shine for a brief moment, seemed about to be completely swallowed by the endless darkness.
Zane Drake looked at the points board showing a glaring "0", then looked at his two companions beside him, unprecedented helplessness swept over him.
It seemed the Human Race had nowhere left to go!
The third Divine Pattern is already completely out of reach for the Human Race!
Zane Drake slowly closed his eyes, filled with sadness.
Clearly, this Divine Pattern belonged to the Human Race, but the Human Race...
didn’t have the strength to protect it!
Suddenly, Zane Drake thought of Aster Grant.
If only Aster Grant were here!
If Aster Grant were here, would the situation be completely different now?
The Human Race’s third Divine Pattern wouldn’t fall into the hands of foreign races.
But unfortunately....
Aster Grant is not here!
Then, Zane Drake slowly opened his eyes.
His eyes were already filled with determination.
"Everyone, exit the Divine Realm!"
"After exiting the Divine Realm, immediately follow Elara Crimson’s orders for battle deployment!"
This time it’s not just a contention for the Divine Pattern.
With the Vicious Beasts and Demon Clan gathered here, after the contention, an extremely fierce battle will surely erupt.
And now, since the Divine Pattern is hopeless, it’s better to have everyone leave the Divine Realm and prepare early!
But...
"Drake, what about you?"
Cavan Vero seemed to realize something, looking towards Zane Drake he suddenly spoke.
Zane Drake, however, slowly shook his head.
"I cannot retreat!"
"Our Human Race, though defeated! But..."
"Will never retreat!"
"This final battle, let me put an end to it!"
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