Chapter 234: If You’re Gonna Choose, Choose the Biggest

Top-tier powerhouses from the Ancient Spirit Realm, selected through layers of screening, rushed into those twisted light portals. Some who were previously hesitant hurried to follow, fearing they would miss out on desirable choices as the atmosphere pushed them along.

The portal began to twist and gradually shrink within seconds after people entered, forming a relatively stable point. Regardless of who would win or lose inside, it seemed there wouldn’t be any changes for a short while.

“Boss? Don’t just stand there, hurry up and move!”

As the available portals around them dwindled, Miss Le Qiao Qiao seemed a bit anxious. Although this thing felt as unpredictable as a blind box—no one knew what was inside until they actually entered—choosing willingly was always better than being forced into it. Don’t be fooled by how the Miss Thief seems; she also really wanted to explore Lingyin Fairy Island.

Understanding her thoughts, Priestess looked at her companions around her, each with varying expressions, all seemingly waiting for her decision. She nodded and pointed to a portal nearby that was neither too big nor too small.

“That one! You, Hong Yan, and Murong Yun go. Even though it’s only three of you, with your strength, you should be able to come out alive. We’ve already cleared out many fake mirrors, so we have an advantage in terms of results. There’s no need to risk going into a tougher portal.”

“Oh… huh?”

Le Qiao Qiao was slightly taken aback. The Swordsman, frowning, and Murong Yun, who knew Miss Vilyric best, immediately noticed the error in the black-haired girl’s words and couldn’t help but speak sternly.

“Miss Vilyric, are you planning on doing something dangerous all by yourself again?”

The black-haired girl replied with a semi-smile, “It’s not that dangerous, Murong Uncle. By now, you don’t really think I’m the type to push myself and do things beyond my capabilities, do you? If you have time to worry about me, you should focus on taking care of your own life. You are the last heir of the Open Heaven Gate, after all.”

“But this time is different from before…”

Miss Vilyric raised her hand, interrupting him.

“There’s nothing different about it, just evil demons. It’s not like it’s my first time dealing with them. Stop talking and get moving. If you don’t hurry up, I’ll kick you out.”

Hearing the Priestess’s urgency, the three exchanged glances.

After witnessing Miss Vilyric’s public duel with Miss Xiao Kong, even without great insight, they understood that these two far surpassed regular humans in strength. The battlefield they stepped onto was not one ordinary people could participate in; forcing their way in would only create chaos.

If that’s the case, it was better to do something within their capability, even if small, it wasn’t inconsequential.

“Boss… please be safe…”

“Take care, Senior.”

“…Damn it, let’s go!”

Watching the three grumble as they rushed into the portal and vanished, Miss Vilyric smiled helplessly.

“You guys better come back alive, at least bring back the bodies if anything…”

After exchanging a knowing glance with Miss Xiao Kong, they nod and stood alongside the fox-eared Lingyin girl.

At this moment, most of the contestants had already rushed into the portal formed by the fusion of destructive power and spatial laws. Those with choice anxiety had also found their targets from the dwindling options. The number of participants was decreasing, and it was time for them to take action.

At this time, that Miss Fairy was using the reappearing token to probe her power into the silver barrier, blocking certain things within with some special method. Although it was only for a short while, her delicate face looked exceptionally pale.

“Miss Xiao Kong, hurry and help her, she can’t hold on much longer.”

“Okay.”

The cat-eared girl, already prepared, took a deep breath, placed her hand on the fox-eared girl’s token, and channeled her power into it, taking over her duties.

“Ugh! Cough… cough…”

Like being struck by lightning, the latter quickly stumbled backward, barely managing to stabilize herself, her ample chest heaving as she gasped for air.

After a while, the Lingyin girl named Ming Lian Xin, seemingly the sister of the fairy Ming Lian Yun from Qiguo, recovered her breath, her face regaining some color. She moved back to stand quietly next to Miss Xiao Kong, exchanging a glance with Miss Vilyric.

“So terrifying. Just from indirectly bearing that aura through the barrier, I could only hold on for this long. No wonder the initial plan needed us to work together to withstand it…”

“After all, it’s the true power that caused the evil demon chaos. The gap between Gods and Pseudo-Gods is simply incomprehensible. It’s quite normal… oh, I forgot you all call it Transformation and Fairy Concealment here.”

The cat-eared girl, seeming quite adept at adjusting and controlling the token, replied. Miss Vilyric turned her head to Ming Lian Xin.

“After venting about half the power, the remaining part of the accumulated destructive force should be directly eliminated. If so, won’t the damage outside be reduced significantly?”

“Ah?”

The fox-eared girl was taken aback for a moment, then hurriedly nodded like a garlic clove being pounded.

“Of course! Without you all, the entire power of the fairy island would have to be used to balance that accumulated destructive force. It wouldn’t be able to be used in the external battlefield like now. You can say you’ve saved countless lives in the Ancient Spirit Realm. Don’t worry, the fairy island will definitely not treat you poorly…”

“Alright, enough of this! Stop with the sweet talk.”

Interrupting the seemingly naive Lingyin girl, Miss Vilyric shook her head.

“We don’t need any rewards from you. Honestly, I have quite deep ties with Lingyin Fairy Island and that guy Ming Xi, helping out really isn’t a big deal. But when the fairy island appears, I hope I can quickly handle some matters, okay?”

The Priestess smiled slightly.

“Or is it that you can’t make the decision?”

“Eh? O-of course I can! You mean to reserve a spot to board the island, right? Don’t worry, the elders are very interested in you. Even without asking, you’ll definitely be granted qualification!”

Seeing Ming Lian Xin’s earnest expression, though she didn’t seem to fully grasp what was being requested, the Priestess shook her head helplessly and chose not to emphasize anything further.

All these words were just a precautionary measure. Regardless of whether Ming Lian Xin had the right to represent Lingyin Fairy Island and whether she was willing to cooperate, what Miss Vilyric wanted to do would not change.

Of course, unless absolutely necessary, she truly didn’t want to conflict with an organization as transcendent as Lingyin Fairy Island, especially with Ming Xi’s connection in mind.

“Then we’ll leave the outside to you all. I’ll return as soon as I solve the problem.”

“Mm, be careful.”

As she said this, the cat-eared girl deeply gazed at the black-haired girl.

“Don’t push yourself.”

“Don’t worry, don’t worry~”

Miss Vilyric smiled and patted Miss Xiao Kong’s shoulder, then turned to the already opened entrance, where darkness lay deep inside, making it impossible to see anything.

She stepped forward, crossing the smooth crystalline boundary like a mirror.

The figures of the two girls gradually moved away, finally their existence was enveloped by the surrounding void, until everything became utterly silent—an absolute and terrifying tranquility.

It felt as if the world was swirling, like stepping into a rolling ball; waves of destruction surged like a wild beast, held back by the golden light emanating from the black-haired girl.

Some strange gaze swept past, only to vanish without a trace.

The girl, not minding at all, let out a soft chuckle. Despite the surrounding darkness that even concealed the Gods’ vision, she had been tempered by the Gate of Humanity, making her unfazed by such levels of fear.

The holy staff fell into her palm, pointing ahead.

“Stop with the mysterious tricks and come out to take your beating.”

   

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