Dark clouds loomed over the sky, torrential rain poured down, thunder roared and lightning flashed, and the collapsed ancient city plunged into the abyss.
The adventurers nervously drew their weapons to fight off the demons flying in from the other side of the abyss.
A woman dressed in a black robe and wearing a pure white mask charged forward, wielding a rapier.
Boom!
The blue rose formed from fighting spirit crashed into Linda.
A large crater was instantly blasted into the mud, and invisible ripples spread outwards.
The torrential rain poured down like a curtain being pulled back.
Such power left the adventurers speechless.
If I were to go up there myself, even two lives wouldn't be enough.
Lion's expression changed, and he felt a little guilty.
If it weren't for his loose tongue, Linda wouldn't have been targeted by the demons.
Lion drew his greatsword and roared, "Avenge Captain Phoenix!"
The adventurers took to the skies and engaged in fierce battle with the demons.
The torrential rain was evaporated by the scorching magic, and a white mist appeared in the sky.
The woman wearing the pure white mask made no further move, but frowned as she stared at the large crater in the ground.
—I didn't smell any blood.
She had investigated Linda multiple times and knew that Linda was only "level 42". Given the huge level difference, she would definitely not be able to withstand her rare skill [Rose Annihilation].
But she had a bad feeling.
"Damn it, that woman, shouldn't she be the Witch of a Hundred Faces? She actually has the qualification for the trial."
Lion Ao cleaved the demon before him to death with a single strike, then glanced at the woman in black robes and blue hair standing in the air, a look of apprehension flashing in his eyes.
The monthly rankings for adventurers are compiled by the demons, while the monthly rankings for demons are compiled by the Adventurers' Guild. Those who kill demons on the rankings can apply to the Empire for rewards.
The Witch with a Hundred Faces, ranked 75th on the monthly list, with a bounty of 100,000 purple gold coins.
This is a huge sum of money that most sunrise-level adventure teams couldn't obtain even if they sold the entire team. According to the underground black market, 100,000 purple gold coins can buy a legendary one-star piece of armor.
Lion's adventures have lasted for over thirty years, yet he only possesses one legendary two-star piece of armor, naturally making him envious of Hundred Faces' bounty.
"Ranking 75th in the monthly list, it's better to hand this hot potato over to someone else!"
Lion shook his head inwardly, dismissing this unrealistic idea.
Of the more than one hundred people who survived the trial, Bai Mian was undoubtedly the strongest.
This blue-haired woman was like a time bomb floating in mid-air; even when she didn't move, she made everyone feel uneasy.
The members of the Phoenix Flower team faced off against the members of the Masked Ball.
Anna transformed into an ancient giant bat, wildly swinging her blood-red double-bladed axe, single-handedly blocking three opponents.
Monica seized the opportunity to unleash her ultimate move, instantly killing the three men.
The other team members also showcased their strengths.
Taigo, worthy of being ranked 105th on the monthly leaderboard, killed a level 49 demon in a one-on-one fight, his gauntlets stained red with blood.
"Hahaha, who else!"
Tagore laughed.
Its fierce aura deterred the demons from approaching.
Despite having more attendees at the masquerade ball, they were at a disadvantage in the battle against the Phoenix Flower!
Just as Bai Mian was about to intervene in the battle, a dark shadow attacked from above.
The purple longsword was like a streak of light piercing the night sky. Bai Mian felt its sharp edge piercing his back. Looking up, he saw a young man with black eagle wings spread out, falling with his sword in hand.
King Serpent Sword Technique: The Venomous Serpent Emerges from Its Cave!
In an instant, the longsword transformed into a serpentine snake, suddenly straightening its body, leaping and striking, its fangs aimed at Baimian's chest.
clang!
With a gentle flick of her rapier, Baimian parried the attack. The blades rubbed together, sparks flying. Linda's sword sliced through her chin, cutting a gash in her mask. Her rapier also grazed Linda's shoulder, leaving a three-centimeter-long bloodstain.
There's something there.
Linda raised an eyebrow, realizing that she had leveled up the King Serpent Sword Technique to level 5, making her evenly matched with Bai Mian.
In a flash, he unleashed the second move of the King Serpent Sword Technique.
A swarm of snakes tearing at each other!
The sword light rained down, transforming into countless venomous snakes!
Bai Mian snorted coldly and calmly pointed his rapier, creating many blue roses in the air. The petals opened and acted as a shield.
Ding ding ding.
The sound of metal clashing could be heard continuously. The venomous snake struck the petals, shattering them, and the snake turned into energy points and disappeared.
After a fierce exchange of blows, Linda's figure vanished, disappearing once more into the dark clouds.
"Ultimate Moon Rank, a highly enhanced legendary weapon"
This encounter, however, allowed Bai Mian to see Lin Da's true strength.
A chilling killing intent rose in her heart. How much time had passed since the battle in the 15th level of the Great Mystic Realm? If they met a few months later, she probably wouldn't have been able to suppress Linda.
Such a person will surely hinder His Majesty the Demon King's grand plans.
We must eliminate them now, before they grow strong, at all costs!
Bai Mian took a deep breath and clenched his left hand tightly in front of his chest.
Knock knock!
My heart was pounding loudly.
The burning sensation, like being branded with a hot iron, spread throughout my body, as if my very soul was being melted.
Bai Mian frowned in pain, and dark blood oozed from his eyes, nostrils, and mouth.
Black patterns, resembling thorns and covered in barbs, surged from the heart and crisscrossed the skin.
The already powerful magical aura of the Hundred Faces became even more overwhelming.
Everyone nearby looked up in horror.
"This is terrifying! And this is only a Moon-rank item?!"
"Only a Grand Master of the Knights of Judgment could deal with them!"
"We're fighting a witch? Don't be ridiculous!"
The adventurers' expressions changed drastically.
Lion was sweating profusely with anxiety. Why wouldn't that damned purple beam of light disappear? With just the people around them, they couldn't possibly defeat a mad witch!
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