Chapter 403: Chapter 399: Diamond Strength

The gold seals successively sank into all the transcendent creatures participating in the Trial of Battle, not only helping them recover their strength spent in prior battles, but also strengthening them in the process.

The treatment of being strengthened just for participating made those transcendent creatures who had hesitated before regretful.

“Did not see that coming, the Guardian of War is quite generous.”

Upon seeing this, Bai Qi nodded slightly, only to hear Yi Yu’s voice coming from beside him.

“Generosity is certain, but if any of these transcendent creatures try to flee in the middle of the battle, they would probably get to know how the Guardian of War, the Demon-subduing Venerable God, got his name.”

Yi Yu walked over to Bai Qi, looking at the golden seal above Husky’s head and said, “Looks like, Bai Qi, you have won another trial.”

“That should be the case.”

Bai Qi shrugged his shoulders. Honestly, he didn’t expect the Guardian of War to play with this kind of trial, but since his dog managed to hold out until the reinforcements arrived, in a sense, they’ve already won.

“It seems the Association’s training methods are indeed better than ours, the Thirteenth Bureau hasn’t even won a single round.”

With a slight smile, Yi Yu cast a seemingly nonexistent glance at the Zero Team nearby. The members of the Zero Team froze all of a sudden, even Wang Chuan, who usually laughed and played all day, couldn’t help looking scared.

Could it be that Yi Yu was actually a devilish instructor?

Observing the truly fearful expressions on their faces, Bai Qi couldn’t help clicking his tongue. Then, he was drawn to the commotion from Husky’s side.

After everyone had fully absorbed the Blessing of War, those with the best results began to absorb their blessings. Apart from Mu Yu of the Zero Team, naturally, the one who made the biggest stir was Husky – the only one who held out until reinforcements arrived.

As the golden seal entered its body, a glaring gold light emitted from Husky. Within the gold light, glimpses of red and blue energies were seen swimming around, but soon, they were completely drowned out by the gold.

Finally, when there were no other colors within the golden light, Husky’s changes also stopped. A fresh piece of information emerged in Bai Qi’s mind.

[Name]: Good and Evil Judges (Schuck, Beta, Jerry)

[Nature]: Mechanical/Spirit/Soul (Spirit Power Variation)

[Growth Level]: Fifth Stage, Four Level

[Bloodline Level]: Low-level King

[Racial skills]: Judgment Scale (Transcendent Level – Proficient), Heart of Death God (Super Level – Proficient), Soul Blessing (Super Level – Expert), Mechanical Lord (Super Level – Perfect), Mechanical Heart (Super Level – Perfect), Insight into Everything (Super Level – Perfect), Demon Subduing Mantra (Super Level – Perfect), Diamond Strength (Transcendent Level – Proficient)

[Energy Value]: 65E4200W

[Condition]: Evolvable

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[Skill Name]: Diamond Strength

[Skill Level]: Transcendent Level

[Skill Explanation]: Indestructible and Immortal, that is the Diamond.

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Did it directly upgrade Thunder Flame Power to a Transcendent skill?

Bai Qi’s eyes brightened. With Endless Material Science and Ultimate Engineering, Scuck’s Mechanical Lord and Mechanical Heart also brought out stronger effects.

However, even so, it only enhanced Schuck’s lower bound of combat power. Deciding its upper limit still relied on Thunder Flame Power.

Although he’s not clear about the specific effects of this Diamond Strength, as it was upgraded from Thunder Flame Power, and even at Transcendent Level, its power couldn’t be weak.

Damn, he really wanted to give it a try now.

And there’s also Alpha’s Sword of Retributive Karma, he didn’t even know how strong it was.

Howl! Howoo!

(I feel a surge of power within me!)

Feeling the flow of new energy coursing through his body, Beta temporarily forgot about his fatigue. He lifted his paw and looked at the golden power coiling around it. A narcissistic expression couldn’t help but surface on his face.

I really am, getting stronger and stronger.

“Tsk tsk, didn’t expect Wu, you actually passed down your Diamond Strength, you’ve really paid a great price.”

The Eternal Night Blood Emperor couldn’t help but click his tongue when he saw this. The Demon-subduing Venerable God was a melee type, and he didn’t have many flashy skills, but his combat power was a steady top three among them.

Apart from the Demon-subduing Venerable God’s perverted power and physical condition, there was also this Diamond Strength.

“Even without the Diamond Strength, the dog should be able to awaken the same powers. I just helped him speed up the process.”

The Demon-subduing Venerable God shook his head and said, “Moreover, compared to me, it can probably make better use of the Diamond Strength on the battlefield.”

“Well, that’s true. Tsk tsk, this mechanical branch really is overpowered.”

The Eternal Night Blood Emperor nodded continuously at these words. Given enough resources, mechanical could exert power beyond their level.

It’s just a bit expensive.

Unless you are an anomaly like Schuck, who can use Etherium Liquid Gold in combination with Mechanical Lord to create weapons and ammunition, battles involving mechanical pets are a huge expenditure.

Every shot of a cannon costs a fortune.

Like Schuck’s way of attacking just now, if it were converted into Federal Coins, it would be calculated in the tens of millions or even billions.

“Alright, who’s next?”

The Eternal Night Blood Emperor looked at Fenrir and Aleta, and said, “Big sis, do you want to go first?”

“I’ll go first, I guess.”

The Aurora Giant tore a dazzling crystal from his body and threw it into the arena.

The crystal, like a dividing cell, rapidly expanded, filling the cracks in the arena caused by the Demon-subduing Venerable God’s sword.

After repairing the arena completely, the crystal showed no sign of stopping. Instead, it continued to expand and actually formed a tall palace on the arena.

“I’ve placed my blessing inside, whether you find it or not is up to you.”

The Aurora Giant said in his deep voice and stopped speaking. Prepared and eager, Lilith immediately summoned the Judgement Angel and rushed into the Crystal Palace first.

“Dean, aren’t you going in?”

Lilith glanced at Dean, who hadn’t moved, and couldn’t resist asking.

“I wield the purest Holy Light and don’t need any impurity mixed in.”

Dean shook his head, his eyes indifferent. However, Lilith could still clearly sense a strong contempt from him.

This was an attitude only one looking down from above could possess.

No wonder Dean could receive the inheritance from the Holy Light Angel, which hadn’t awakened in centuries. His attitude really matched that of the Angels in myths.

With Lilith taking the lead, the other transcendent creatures also started to move and rushed into the Crystal Palace one after another.

However, compared to the previous three trials, there were significantly fewer participants in the Light Trial.

Creatures of light, overall, were somewhat rare.

“Bai Qi, which of your beasts are you planning to send to participate this time?”

Seeing Bai Qi in a daze, Yi Yu couldn’t help but ask.

“Hmm? Has it started already?”

Bai Qi woke up from his daydreaming and immediately stopped his study of the two beasts’ new skills. Looking at the Crystal Palace below, he said, “Light Trial, huh? Okay, Gamma, you go.”

“Remember, don’t forget what you like to eat the most!”

Crackle Pop! Crackle Pop!

(Roasted chicken wings! Gamma got it!)

Upon hearing Bai Qi’s words, excitement overcame Gamma, and the creature immediately jumped into the Crystal Palace.

“Sending a Lord Creature to participate in the Light Trial?”

Seeing this, Wang Chuan couldn’t help but feel baffled. Jiang Lele, who was also participating, knitted her brows at this sight.

Is it because they continuously won those three rounds that they have become overconfident?

Or did they intentionally hold back because of Minister Yi’s status?

But she absolutely could not lose this round!

Jiang Lele sneakily glanced at Yi Yu, who kept his trademark smile. There was a glimpse of fear in her eyes, remembering Yi Yu’s harsh measures towards the losers in previous trials.

“Bright Light Beast, search in full force. We have to be the first to find the Light Blessing!”

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Light Trial.

Crystal Palace.

Gama hopped into the Crystal Palace and immediately was stunned by the sight.

The palace was filled with crystal-made mirrors. The moment Gamma stepped in, countless figures were reflected, making it impossible to tell where its own body was.

Through Gamma’s perspective, Bai Qi checked around, unable to determine Gamma’s specific location. The other beasts that entered before were nowhere to be seen.

“Is it like a maze? And it seems like the space inside is much bigger than outside?”

Crackle Pop! Crackle Pop!

(Master, what should Gamma do now?)

Gama hopped around to examine the new environment, seemingly interested.

“Since we’re playing a maze, let’s perform a carpet search.”

Bai Qi said.

Crackle Pop! Crackle Pop!

(Gamma understands.)

Gama nodded, shook itself, and countless sub-units began hopping in different directions.

The structure of this palace was ingenious. No matter where Gamma moved to, left, right, up or down, or just bounced around randomly, there always seemed to be a road appearing, as if there was no end.

Gradually, the cloned units Gama released in different directions started to converge. However, Gama didn’t lose any spirit. After sensing the surroundings for a while, it proceeded in one direction.

Its contact with the clone in that direction had got cut off.

“Latecomers take advantage when the early birds have blazed the trails. Advantages in maze games don’t necessarily belong to those who enter first.”

Bai Qi grinned, watching Gamma, who had successfully found other transcendent creatures. “Let them continue to pave the way for us.”

Gama nodded, following the leading group at its own pace. It utilized the advantages of its clones and slowly sought the most probable path.

Nonetheless, the complexity of the Light Maze apparently exceeded many people’s expectations. After searching for a long time, the transcendent creatures gradually gathered in a plaza.

“Dammit! Is this really designed for us to find?”

A large white-flamed cat glanced around restlessly, unable to differentiate the roads surrounding it.

“The Guardian threw blessings out directly, we cannot find them easily.”

Another transcendent creature sighed, about to continue searching, but it sensed two strong Holy Light auras from a nearby location.

“Is this… someone fighting? Did they find it already?”

Transcendent creatures looked at each other and simultaneously rushed toward the direction of the auras.