Through the Teleportation Array.
Zorn followed the Holy Crowned Priest, Lord Aster, to the preparation area of the Divine Kingdom arena.
As soon as he entered, Zorn saw a colossal projection on a curtain high in the sky, clearly displaying the events unfolding in the arena.
At this mont, a fierce battle was underway in the Divine Kingdom’s arena.
One combatant was a Level 10 [Ethereal Assassin]. His body was hazy and illusory, constantly transforming into Aether Essence to evade his opponent’s attacks.
The Upper Rank dagger in his hand left behind the distinct traces of powerful Ethereal Runes with every strike.
His opponent was a [Golem Warrior].
Although this [Golem Warrior]’s Defense was extrely high, and his special Demon Skin could reflect a certain amount of damage,
he was still being relentlessly pursued and beaten by the [Ethereal Assassin].
The colossal projection perfectly displayed every detail of their battle.
At this mont, within the many layered spaces of the imnse Divine Kingdom arena,
hundreds of millions of spectators were watching this battle between Level 10 Powerhouses.
’The number of spectators is staggering!’
Zorn thought to himself with awe.
The Divine Kingdom was ho to a vast number of different races, Transcendent races, and even smaller Divine Kingdoms under the protection of various Divine Spirits.
For example,
the Transcendents from the "Otan Grelle Steam Empire," which was now part of the Calamity Court Divine Kingdom,
could also use the Divine Kingdom Passage to enter the Calamity Court Divine Kingdom and watch the matches.
’At the sa ti...’
Zorn looked up toward the spectator seats higher in the sky.
’Not only are there nurous Legendary auras, but also the magnificent auras of many Divine Spirits.’
’So... this is the vast Divine Kingdom!’
As Zorn was taking in the profound power of the Divine Kingdom,
the Holy Crowned Priest, Lord Aster, who was beside him, slowly began to explain.
"This [Ethereal Assassin] and [Golem Warrior] are geniuses under another Legendary master. Although they’ve only just reached the threshold of the Upper Rank,"
"they are still qualified to compete for the Divine Kingdom - Angel Armant."
"Of course, they are competing for the Two-winged Angel Armant."
"You and the Cosmic Wanderer, [Chapman], on the other hand, are competing for a Six-winged Angel Armant."
"If you win, you’ll get the Six-winged Angel Armant."
"If you lose, you’ll have to compete for a Four-winged Angel Armant instead."
Zorn nodded slightly.
Even among Angel Armants, there were differences in power.
The number of wings was a clear indicator of an Angel Armant’s strength.
But even the weakest Two-winged Angel Armant could crush any Extraordinary Plant Armor of the sa level.
In the preparation area,
while watching the battle outside through a barrier, Priest Aster continued to explain.
"After this match, the next one might interest you."
"Oh?"
Zorn raised an eyebrow slightly.
"Is it a duel between famous top-tier experts in the Divine Kingdom?"
Aster nodded with a hint of a smile.
"Yes! And they are two very famous top-tier experts."
"One of them is the [Starry Sky Swordsman] who’s been making a huge na for herself in the Divine Kingdom recently—the female Swordsman known as ’Nightstream,’ Abigail!"
"The other is the [Calamity Court Knight] who has obtained one of the Calamity Court’s most fundantal Sequence classes—Joshua!"
"Both of them are super-geniuses within the Divine Kingdom, highly regarded by the Divine Spirits."
Hearing this, Zorn’s heart skipped a beat.
’The Female Sword God, "Abigail," and the Calamity Court Knight, "Joshua."’
’These are powerful figures who will achieve Divinity Ascension in the coming tide.’
’In the future, they’ll beco pillars of the Calamity Court.’
During his ti in the Calamity Court, Zorn had heard no small number of stories about these two.
If Zorn’s reputation as an [Evil Spirit Wizard] was only known within a small circle,
then these two were famous throughout the entire Divine Kingdom.
Moreover, they were highly valued by the Divine Spirits.
It was said that specific Divine Spirits were assigned to protect them.
"What these two are competing for is the one and only Twelve-winged Divine Kingdom - Angel Armant, forged and repaired by the great Legendary Forger."
"The winner will gain ownership of this Angel Armant."
"The loser will then have to compete for a Ten-winged Divine Kingdom Angel Armant."
"There are only three of these Ten-winged Angel Armants in the entire Divine Kingdom."
"Although there are over a dozen Eight-winged Divine Kingdom Angel Armants, their distribution is decided by the Divine Spirits."
"There are only about thirty-sothing Six-winged Angel Armants, and only the top geniuses under Lord Ossirion can obtain them."
As Aster spoke,
the battle between the [Ethereal Assassin] and the [Golem Warrior] in the arena had already reached its critical, final stage.
The [Ethereal Assassin]’s ancient assassination-type Secret Techniques erupted continuously, piercing through his opponent.
The [Golem Warrior], defending with all his might, was gradually being torn apart.
Finally!
With a final, violent piercing from the ancient Secret Technique,
CRACK... CRACK... CRACK...
in a close-up on the massive projection, the [Golem Warrior]’s body suddenly shattered. His Sequence disintegrated, and even his Wandering Soul was scattered by the aftershock.
The [Golem Warrior] fell on the spot.
Every battle in the "Divine Kingdom Arena" was a fight to the death.
Even so, one did not need to worry about Death.
As the Golem Warrior fell,
a mont later!
A magnificent, vast pillar of light descended from the sky like a bolt of lightning.
BOOM!
The massive pillar of light shot between heaven and earth, enveloping the corpse of the [Golem Warrior].
Before long, the [Golem Warrior] had been resurrected within the pillar of light.
The Divine Kingdom arena was guarded by Divine Spirits who wielded the power of Resurrection.
Even if a combatant was killed in battle, a Divine Spirit would use the [Great Resurrection Technique] to revive them.
If they were revived using their own ans of resurrection, they could continue fighting.
But if a Divine Spirit had to step in and revive them, it was equivalent to a defeat.
After being resurrected, the [Golem Warrior] first bowed to the Divine Spirit who had revived him.
Then, after a final glance at the [Ethereal Assassin], he was pulled away by a teleportation light.
"The main event is about to start!"
As the battle concluded, Holy Crown Aster adjusted his posture, waiting for the next match with great anticipation.
Zorn also steadied his mind, waiting for this battle while simultaneously preparing himself.
Because after this match, it would be his turn to fight the [Cosmic Wanderer], Chapman.
That [Cosmic Wanderer], Chapman, was very strong; among Upper Rank Level 11 experts, he was considered top-tier.
Zorn would need to be serious.
Following the announcer’s introduction of the two combatants for the next battle,
and the appearance of the future Female Sword God "Abigail" and the Calamity Court Knight "Joshua,"
wave after wave of cheers erupted from the spectator stands.
Clearly, many people had co just for this.
Looking at these two "old acquaintances," Zorn thought to himself.
’Abigail has an eighty percent chance of winning.’
’Joshua only has about a twenty percent chance.’
’Among the Players who can reach the Calamity Court during this wave of the era and compete for the Divine Kingdom’s resources...’
’at this current stage, very few can defeat these two.’
During the Player phase, as Players advance to the Upper Rank and arrive at the various Divine Realms,
they will have to compete on the sa stage as the super-geniuses of the major factions.
Although Zorn had arrived in the land of the Divine Kingdom early,
he still had to compete for resources with these geniuses who had yet to fully mature.
Besides, the Divine Kingdom - Angel Armant was an incredibly powerful and precious resource.
Inside the Divine Kingdom arena, as soon as the two clashed, they displayed an extrely high level of combat proficiency.
Whether it was their combat Experience, the level of their Secret Techniques, or their counters to various special abilities, everything was practically perfect.
Having reached this level, the battle would co down to who had a deeper foundation, a more solid base, and greater endurance.
The high-level combat between the two earned comntary and praise from many crown-level powerhouses, and even from Legendary Powerhouses.
Even Aster, who was beside him, began to give Zorn a detailed, ticulous explanation.
"This is clearly the effect of an Ancient God Secret Technique reaching Level 4. The Sword Light Secret Technique falls like a constant shower of starlight."
"The defense from the Calamity Court Knight’s Tree of the Magic Ring is also astonishingly powerful. It’s actually blocked so many sword light attacks."
"Abigail’s Sequence is also completely saturated with the power of a destructive Tree of the Magic Ring."
"Other Transcendents at the Level 10 stage are still worrying about the strength of their Domain Power."
"But these two have already mastered a certain degree of power from the Tree of the Magic Ring."
"This is truly impressive! No wonder the Divine Spirits regard them so highly."
"Abigail is the owner of her own [Destruction·Tree of the Magic Ring]."
"And the Calamity Court Knight, Joshua, is in perfect resonance with the [Calamity Court Tree of the Magic Ring]."
"Both paths are excellent. It all depends on who can go further."
As the two continued their fierce struggle,
the battle in the arena intensified to a fever pitch.
Her Sword Dao Secret Techniques were cast faster, her Swordsmanship attacks grew stronger, and her Swordsmanship-type Ancient God Secret Techniques amplified her Starlight Sword Qi.
All sorts of powerful abilities from the [Starry Sky Swordsman] Sequence erupted forth.
Even the starlight from the sky above the Divine Kingdom’s arena was guided down, transforming into Sequence Sword Qi and relentlessly assailing the [Calamity Court Knight], Joshua.
When Zorn saw Joshua gradually shift to a purely defensive posture,
he could already guess the outco.
Sure enough, after the relentless offense tore open a small crack,
a surging tide of Sequence Sword Qi poured in like a flood.
After holding on for a little longer, the [Calamity Court Knight], Joshua, finally succumbed to the endless assault.
He was killed once again by the Sequence Sword Qi.
After being revived by the Divine Spirit’s light of Resurrection and bowing to the Divine Spirit, the Calamity Court Knight, Joshua, glanced at the [Starry Sky Swordsman], Abigail, nearby and said resentfully,
"Couldn’t you have gone a little easier? This is the fifth ti you’ve killed this month."
"If I didn’t go all out, you probably would have turned the tables and killed . I rember the two tis you killed very clearly."
"Damn you!"
The Calamity Court Knight, Joshua, gritted his teeth in anger. His opponent’s offense hadn’t given him any chance to counterattack.
He had died a very frustrating death this ti.
"Alright, there are several good fights coming up!"
"They’re all top geniuses of the Divine Kingdom!"
Abigail said with a cold expression.
"They’re just fights for the Six-winged Divine Kingdom - Angel Armant. What’s so interesting about that?"
The Calamity Court Knight, Joshua, shook his head.
"That’s not necessarily true!"
"They’re competing for a Six-winged Angel Armant because they serve under a Legendary, not because that’s the only thing they’re capable of competing for."
...
As this battle ca to a close,
the Holy Crowned Priest, Aster, looked at Zorn with so anticipation.
"Zorn, you’re up next. Make sure to use your full strength!"
"That guy has a Wanderer Sequence. Whatever you do, don’t get drawn into his fighting style."
"Yes, Lord Aster! I’ll be careful."
Focusing his mind, Zorn imdiately walked toward the teleportation beam.
Zorn had plenty of experience fighting against the [Wanderer Sequence].
Zorn wouldn’t claim that the Curse System he built was a perfect counter to the [Wanderer Sequence],
but it could at least suppress that guy’s [Traveler] traits.
It would be very, very difficult to draw Zorn into his opponent’s fighting style and rhythm.
...
’I must win this battle!’
’Once I kill that damn Evil Spirit Wizard and get the Six-winged Divine Kingdom - Angel Armant, my status in the Divine Kingdom will skyrocket.’
As the [Cosmic Wanderer], Chapman, stepped into the teleportation beam, his killing intent flared, and the battle plan he had already prepared gave him the confidence of certain victory.
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