The Cockroach-like Girl Is My Beast-Chapter 485 - 429: The Black Crown Emerges, Undisputed Domination

Chapter 485: Chapter 429: The Black Crown Emerges, Undisputed Domination

What seemed like an unwise confrontation was actually a mental tactic aimed at capturing Lin Guang’s attention.

It appeared to be a direct clash, but ultimately she would return to her true forte, utilizing a hypnosis-based mystical technique.

[Enchanting Butterfly Illusion Sound Lock].

This move can lock onto the opponent’s soul from afar using spiritual power, plunging the target into deep hypnosis once it hits, making it extremely difficult to break free, with the execution being highly secretive.

She intended to attack Lin Guang directly.

However... there was simply no opportunity to use it.

No matter how effective the mental tactics, given the absolute power gap, she couldn’t even force out Lin Guang’s real trump card...

...

On the topmost floating island, the gaze of the True Masters silently swept across the sky.

If there were any techniques from the Celestial Secret Bureau or concepts that could observe the elusive elements like fate, destiny, and the river of destiny, one would notice...

In the boundless high above the Secret Realm, at the very center where the Secret Realm Master [Bright Moon Elegant Ray] hovered, something invisible to the naked eye was slowly condensing.

It was a radiant, infinitely colorful octagonal crystal phantom.

In the spiritual vision, its body harbored vivid multicolors, mixed together with no trace of grayness or turbidity, instead appearing as a semi-transparent crystalline object, as if negative thoughts were being isolated, not participating in this condensing process.

This has been nurtured since the start of the provincial tournament, using the entire Secret Realm as a cradle, coalescing the humanistic fate of Fenghai Province, now taking initial shape.

This was due to the first match of the third round, which astonished countless people, with almost the entire Fenghai Province discussing its outcome.

Especially the collision at the Celestial Pride level, the momentum of that battle almost reached the strength level just below the True Master tier.

It could be said that an ordinary Five-Star Peak might not be able to match the fully unleashed Zhao Yue here.

Not to mention the still unknown depths of Lin Guang.

How strong would such a presence be after becoming a True Master? Would it be another pillar of strength?

The stronger the talents of Great Xia, the more the people are filled with confidence and expectation.

But at this moment, the minds of the True Masters weren’t too focused on that crystal.

Due to the Golden Era, the concentration of fate gathered by the provincial tournaments was extremely dense, which had been planned.

The real surprise was the young man from earlier.

Lin Guang.

Their perception was remarkably acute.

When Lin Guang finally stopped hiding and revealed part of his true strength, they also clearly sensed his situation,

After a brief silence, Jiang Wencha from the Jiang Family, standing on a piece of grassland, suddenly looked at the Profound Realm True Man’s body—the opponent’s spiritual power had always been presiding over the competition from the lower battlefield.

In other words, he should have detected it earlier than anyone else.

"Fellow Daoist of the Profound Realm, did you always know that Lin Guang participated in this tournament in this manner?"

The Profound Realm True Man shook his head: "No."

"I didn’t know much earlier than the others either."

"With four foundational Dao Marks, an ordinary spiritual power scan can hardly penetrate his body, the True Intent is too aggressive, and it is easily detected, so I only had some guesses."

Jiang Wencha paused for a moment, then spoke: "Should we let him continue in the competition like this?"

Upon saying this, Bai Wu coldly glanced at him, sword intent flashing in his eyes: "What do you mean? Do you want him to forfeit?"

Pu Xiang True Man also glanced at him: "Did he break the rules? On what grounds are you depriving him of his qualification to compete?"

At this moment, a voice from a True Man of the Great Dream Sect rang out, carrying a slightly sarcastic tone.

"Jiang Wencha, are you worried that Lin Guang will affect Jiang Nalan’s ranking from the Jiang Family?"

This was a female True Man from the Great Dream Sect, precisely Zhao Yue’s Martial Aunt, Zhao Qin.

Jiang Wencha was taken aback, then glanced at the massive Glazed Butterfly on the nearby mountain ridge.

Zhao Yue had just been eliminated, and for this statement to come from a True Man of the Great Dream Sect, the tone seemed a bit too sharp.

The surrounding True Masters also showed a knowing expression.

—Are you afraid that Lin Guang would defeat Jiang Nalan, and that’s why you want him out early?

But...

"Against him?"

Jiang Wencha didn’t show the slightest guilt, and even revealed an arrogant expression: "Do you underestimate the Celestial Pride of my Jiang Family?"

Possessing absolute confidence in Jiang Nalan because he knew Lin Guang’s strength, witnessed his performance with his teammates at Celestial Ladder Mountain, aware he would soar to great heights after gaining the inheritance, presently possessing four Dao Marks, yet still held unwavering belief in Jiang Nalan.

"I mean this for his own good."

Jiang Wencha snorted coldly, showing a hint of apprehension in his eyes: "I’m not asking him to forfeit; it’s just that he’s basically like a ticking time bomb now."

"I only now understand why Kong Guofeng was gathering healing-type Seven-Star Miracle Masters all over previously..."

"I don’t know exactly what happened after the battle at Celestial Ladder Mountain, but clearly, his condition is rapidly deteriorating."

"His physical structure has nearly detached from the human category, with his body and thoughts driven by the initially condensed Intention, and how much humanity remains is questionable."

"To have four Dao Marks in the sophomore year, how could there be no price at all? He is severely intertwined with the catastrophe from the Otherworld, how long can he last?"

"Lin Guang is strong now, but in every battle forthcoming, he is essentially gambling with his life."

Jiang Wencha scanned around, seemingly speaking from fairness: "There are many here indebted to him."

"To be honest, my Jiang Family also owes him a favor."

"If not for this kid’s last-minute comeback, this year’s provincial tournament might not even have happened."

"But looking at his situation, it would be better to quickly find a way to seal him up and send him to the Imperial Capital, wait until one day there is hope to unseal and save—"

But a Seven-Star True Man standing at the highest point suddenly laughed, interrupting his words.

"Heh..."

It was the True Master Jing Ning from Longteng University who chuckled lightly.

And in the next moment, a massive bear puppet made from the corpse of a huge magical beast turned its head on a nearby mountain, using its ghostfire-lit eyes to look down at Jiang Wencha.

The hoarse voice of the Southern Saint Sect’s Vice Sect Leader You True Man echoed across the floating island, clearly appreciating Lin Guang’s approach: "What’s wrong with gambling with one’s life?"

"When in dire straits, just carve a path out, or do you intend to go home and wait for death?"

This sentence left all the Six-Star True Men silent.

This figure exhibits extreme ruthlessness.

You True Man is the personal disciple of the founding Sect Leader of the Southern Saint Sect, the Eight-Star Giant of the Mirage Sect, who has long become a renowned top powerhouse in Fenghai Province.

His talent and inheritance could grow stronger through slaughter, thus his hands are stained with much blood, his rise in history is a blood-themed epic.

It is hard to say how many Spirit Beasts, Magical Beasts, even foreign True Men he has killed, and his lifetime experience of witnessing death and personally annihilating the Demon Race is unknown.

The Ink Jade Qilin beside him also spoke, with a deep voice rumbling like the slayer of ghosts and gods: "Almost everyone present is a warrior and not a Beast King of the production field."

"Who among us hasn’t crawled out of a mountain of corpses and sea of blood?"

"Legends and myths aren’t formed merely from sheer luck or others’ sympathy and internal fortuity, even with heavenly luck, if one isn’t steadfast enough, accomplishments will only be sparse."

"But if one is stunningly talented, they can carve a path even in dire situations."

"This young Lin Guang did just that in the inheritance at Celestial Ladder Mountain, didn’t he."

The True Men who witnessed the Celestial Ladder Mountain inheritance nodded in agreement almost universally.

Nestled in one of the dominant positions of the two peaks, the shimmering, as if made of colorful glaze, [Celestial Xuan Glazed Dragon] also spoke up, conveying Yin Tianxing’s intention.

"Given the intensity of this session and the richness of luck, it might indeed attract the attention and favor of Giants... He is already dazzling enough; doing this indeed gives him a chance to carve out a survival path."

The host’s several Seven-Star True Men expressed their opinions unanimously—supporting Lin Guang continuing in the tournament.

Finally, Qi Yao, the Mayor of Li Hai City, seated on the other main peak, made the final decision.

"The provincial tournament is essentially a stage for the younger generation to showcase their utmost potential. By participating, he must have prepared for this."

"There is no need to discuss this matter further."

"Whether Lin Guang stays or goes, lives, or dies, is his own decision. Our role is merely to ensure his survival when the situation arises."

"As for now... the tournament proceeds as scheduled."