Next, the three did not rashly begin the final trial.
The difficulty of the second stage was already so high, and the third stage would only build upon that.
To ensure everything went perfectly, before starting the third trial, they had to make sure their Guardian Beasts were in peak condition.
Once the three's Guardian Beasts were all adjusted to their peak, Ying Bing walked slowly toward Gu Xing.
She stopped in front of Gu Xing, her icy blue eyes rarely showing a ripple:
"For the third trial..." Her voice, always cold and aloof, paused, "You take the lead in the attack."
This proposal startled Gu Xing for a moment.
With Qin Tian's pride, would he agree to such an arrangement?
He turned his head, and saw that the usually arrogant scion didn't have the slightest rebuttal to this statement.
If there wasn't much difference in strength, maybe Qin Tian would still try to compete.
But after witnessing Gu Xing speed-clear ten Awakening Tier Seven Enhanced Trial Puppets, he completely set aside his pride.
"I agree with Sister Bing," Qin Tian thumped his chest, "My Treant can take a beating, so it'll definitely help stall for some time."
Seeing both of them say so, Gu Xing could only nod and agree.
After all, judging by the skills of Ice Phoenix and Treant, those two Guardian Beasts really were weaker than Liu Li in offense.
Once the tactic was set, the three walked to the center of the round hall.
Here stood the altar that could start the third trial.
When their palms touched the cold surface of the altar at the same time, the whole hall suddenly lit up with a ghostly blue glow.
A mechanical voice echoed in the void: "Final trial confirmation program initiated."
A light screen unfolded before them, with blood-red text that was especially jarring:
[Final Trial Warning]
[Rule 1: The trial cannot be exited midway once started]
[Rule 2: Only those who pass may leave the Trial Space]
[Rule 3: The defeated will remain here forever]
[Please confirm]
[Yes/No]
Gu Xing noticed almost transparent small text in the lower right corner of the screen:
"Since the establishment of the Land of Trial, final trial pass rate: 0.00%"
Seeing this prompt, Gu Xing's expression turned grim.
In the first two stages, if you felt you couldn't hold out, you could retreat to the safe zone and guarantee your safety.
But the final trial—it seemed different...
Only passing would end it!
This meant that if the three failed, all their lives would be left here.
Gu Xing's gaze fell first upon Qin Tian.
To his surprise, this privileged young man now looked completely serious:
"I'm in!" Qin Tian suddenly declared.
"Before leaving, the old man laid down the law..."
"Either come home carrying the glory of victory, or... never set foot in the door of the Qin Family again!"
"More importantly..."
Qin Tian jerked his head up, stubbornness burning in his eyes.
"I want that old geezer to know his son is not some coward afraid to die!"
When Gu Xing heard this, he was stunned for a moment, then understood.
The Qin Family and the Ying Family were the same—clans with legacies spanning centuries.
As the heir of the Qin Family...
He could be arrogant, he could be proud, but he absolutely couldn't be a coward!
When his gaze turned to Ying Bing, the aloof girl just raised her eyelids.
Her slender fingers lightly brushed the Ice Phoenix's feathers, and her lips parted:
"I'm in."
Just two simple words, yet filled with unyielding determination.
Knowing the choices of Qin Tian and Ying Bing, a smile unconsciously grew at Gu Xing's lips.
He took a deep breath, and with no hesitation, chose "Yes" with his fingertip.
"Rumble—"
Accompanied by a deafening crash, a massive stone slammed down, sealing their only escape route completely.
And in the middle of the hall, space suddenly twisted; a blurry giant shadow began to form.
With every bit it materialized, the air was filled ever more with suffocating pressure.
[Trial Puppet: Ultimate]
[Talent: Epic Nine Stars]
[Level: Awakening Tier Eight]
[Power: 301]
[Constitution: 340]
[Spirit: 256]
[Speed: 240]
[Skills: Balanced Force Field·Complete, Realm-Breaking Hammer, Stable Barrier]
Facing the final trial, even Gu Xing couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.
Power and constitution attributes both above 300, and even the weaker spirit and speed were at 250!
Was this really something a Newbie Beast Master at Awakening Tier Five could defeat?
Qin Tian and Ying Bing naturally also sensed the overwhelming aura this giant puppet was emitting.
Qin Tian subconsciously stepped back half a pace, his Adam's apple bobbing:
"Bro Xing... we can really kill this thing?"
His gaze swept toward his cherished War Treant.
In front of the Trial Puppet, the three-meter-tall War Treant was no bigger than a chick.
Ying Bing frowned deeply when she saw the Trial Puppet too.
The Profound Frost Ice Phoenix on her shoulder also let out an uneasy cry, evidently feeling the puppet's terror as well.
At this moment, Gu Xing looked at the fully formed Trial Puppet, mind racing for ways to take it down.
[Divine Angel (Liu Li)]
[Talent: Legendary One Star]
[Level: Awakening Tier Five]
[Power: 148]
[Constitution: 150]
[Spirit: 142]
[Speed: 153]
[Skills: Judgment (extra damage to Demon Race creatures), Divine Protection (immune to one lethal attack), Blazing Angel Form (all attributes up by 200%), Song of the End (after use, the angel enters a period of slumber)]
If Liu Li activates Blazing Angel Mode, her attributes will rise to around 300 points.
Although her constitution and power are still below that of the enemy Guardian Beast, combined with the power-up from Judgment, she should be able to break through the puppet's massive 340 constitution.
But... the Trial Puppet won't just stand there and let Liu Li attack.
That means Ying Bing and Qin Tian's Guardian Beasts need to buy Liu Li three seconds.
If the plan fails...
Gu Xing's gaze fell on the little angel's "Finishing Technique, Song of the End."
The Blazing Angel Form is already so strong; the even more powerful Song of the End must be enough to end the Ultimate Trial Puppet before them.
But...
Gu Xing really didn't want to use that skill unless there was no other choice.
Because after using it, the little angel would fall into slumber.
No one knew how long that would last!
Thinking of this, Gu Xing forcefully set aside stray thoughts.
No problem!
We can do it!
"Ying Bing, Qin Tian, I need you two to buy Liu Li at least three seconds."
Hearing Gu Xing's voice, Ying Bing and Qin Tian trembled.
"Bro Xing, relax! Our Treant might not be able to kill the puppet, but stalling—for time, it's up to the job!"
Ying Bing nodded as well.
The Profound Frost Ice Phoenix wasn't good at attacking, but it excelled at control.
With her and Qin Tian working together, holding down the Trial Puppet for three seconds should be doable!
Looking at the two Guardian Beasts, Gu Xing was still far from optimistic.
The Trial Puppet's attributes were nearly double those of their Guardian Beasts.
Given such a huge gap, buying three seconds would be extremely tough.
And the Trial Puppet still had skills.
But now, there was no other choice!
They could only bet everything!
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