Liu Wushang’s eyes sparkled with admiration. The little cat always managed to surprise her.
‘I can’t see through her— just how strong is she?’
Long Qianwu also began to take her and Bai Luxin seriously. She had been softhearted at the time and hadn’t dealt with her.
‘I never expected they would grow into such a force.’
‘I must avoid her edge for now. Once the Dragon Sleep Land is over, I’ll find a way to deal with her.’
After the battle with Heiyao Shiling, everyone realized that the soft target they had always assumed was actually a solid piece of iron.
Fortunately, some unlucky fool had run into her first.
After reassessing Nuobai’s strength, the latest power rankings placed Bai Luxin on par with the “Frost Queen” Long Qianwu.
She even seemed slightly superior, second only to the “True King” Liu Wushang.
“Snow Lord” Bai Luxin became a household name overnight.
From then on, aside from the fan club, no one dared to challenge Nuobai anymore.
On the throne, Nuobai bit Bai Luxin’s palm in dissatisfaction, letting out a series of discontented whines from her throat.
‘Why is she the “Miracle Cat,” but when it comes to sister, it’s “Snow Lord”? I want a mighty and domineering title too!’
Feeling a slight pain from her hand, Bai Luxin stroked Nuobai but didn’t stop her. NuoNuo’s coquettish look was really cute.
‘It’s just these two people next to me—I really want to change seats…’
The ten-day challenge tournament finally ended.
The other thrones changed hands one after another, and in the end, no one who became the “Torch” was below mid-Third Tier.
Nuobai, at late Second Tier, stood out conspicuously, but no one dared to underestimate her.
“Contestant Liu Wushang, do you wish to begin the ranking challenge?”
Liu Wushang, who had been spacing out on the throne for ten days, was the only one present without any battle record, so she was ranked tenth.
With the host’s question, everyone else couldn’t help but twitch their lips.
‘What kind of ridiculous ranking rules are these? Why not just put her first? Why rank her tenth so she can crush us one by one!’
“Hmm.”
Liu Wushang stood up, and the Nether White Tiger appeared behind her, locking eyes with the nine people present.
“It’s time to stretch my body a bit.”
Finally, its gaze landed on Nuobai. Nuobai had the most wins in the challenge tournament and was currently ranked first.
‘First have some appetizer, then…’
A provocative, aggressive stare fixed straight on her.
‘Little cat, what flavor are you, exactly?’
“I concede!”
“I concede.”
“I concede…”
One by one, the “Torches” were defeated.
These tournament victors now seemed like toddlers learning to walk under Liu Wushang’s hands, completely powerless to fight back.
Long Qianwu also perfunctorily exchanged a couple of moves with her and then conceded.
Seeing that even the “Frost Queen” Long Qianwu had been defeated, the people of Dragon Sleep City sighed and exclaimed that Liu Wushang was truly worthy of the title “True King,” overwhelmingly powerful to the point of despair.
In the final match, Liu Wushang looked at Nuobai, her eyes full of anticipation.
“Little cat, fight seriously. If you win, I’ll give you this.”
Liu Wushang took out a bottle of potion. “Heavenly Recovery Water. No matter what kind of injury, as long as you take it, you can save your life.”
This was specially prepared to tempt Nuobai. There was no way she could refuse.
As Liu Wushang had expected, Nuobai couldn’t refuse. This was practically a second life, and her sister desperately needed it!
Sensing Nuobai’s determination, Bai Luxin’s pupils brightened slightly as she entered a state of readiness.
As long as Nuobai wanted it, she would support her with all her might.
“Great look in your eyes,” Liu Wushang praised Bai Luxin. “Youming, make your move!”
She never had the habit of going easy on anyone, regardless of who it was.
‘Little cat, don’t cry later.’
“Nuobai, all states fully open!”
Bai Luxin didn’t dare to be the slightest bit negligent. She immediately made Nuobai enter her strongest state.
Two white shadows collided in midair.
The Nether White Tiger activated its talent [Nether] and vanished into the Netherworld Realm, reappearing the next moment in Nuobai’s blind spot.
Nuobai dodged with [Instant Kill Step], sending out an area attack to force it back.
[Nether Claw] — the white tiger’s sharp claw light tore through the storm of attacks.
Nuobai dodged with several consecutive [Instant Kill Step]s.
In the blink of an eye, a series of thrilling offense and defense left the audience dazzled.
Many people, though unable to see clearly what was happening, were still boiling with excitement.
The replay screen on the field began to slowly replay with subtitles and commentary, but at that moment, who cared?
The clash on the field was still ongoing.
Liu Wushang was somewhat surprised.
She had already overestimated Nuobai as much as possible, but she hadn’t expected that Nuobai, with all four states fully activated, could actually hold off her white tiger.
The elusive Nether White Tiger and the constantly teleporting Snow Joy Cat Nuobai—neither could land a hit on the other.
“[Heaven and Earth Nether].”
With Liu Wushang’s command, a ghostly blue tinted the space of the arena, and everything was dragged into the Nether.
Nuobai immediately found that [Instant Kill Step] was restricted. It could still be used, but it would leave her stunned.
[Wind Wings] activated. Stepping on the Nether void, she brushed past the opponent’s [Nether Claw] to dodge.
“[Soul-Piercing Needle].”
“Nuobai, [Crimson Blood Breath].”
Just before the Nether White Tiger fired [Soul-Piercing Needle], Nuobai injured herself to activate [Bloodthirsty Berserker] and [Crimson Blood Breath].
With a backhand, she smashed a [Heavenly Fire Curse] onto the white tiger’s attack.
The Grand Completion level [Heavenly Fire Curse] clashed with [Soul-Piercing Needle].
Nuobai took the opportunity to break free from the lock.
The sky filled with ice crystals, tens of thousands of ice swords glinting coldly as they shot toward the Nether White Tiger.
[Myriad Swords Icicle] at Grand Completion.
[Tiger Roar of the Mountain Forest] — the Nether White Tiger let out a roar that shattered the incoming attack.
A chill spread through the air, and the arena suddenly turned bone-chillingly cold.
The two were completely going for the kill. The audience forgot to breathe, and many were flushed red from holding their breath.
Long Qianwu bit her lip, and before she knew it, the taste of blood spread in her mouth.
Qin Nian was hidden in the white mist, silently watching.
Everyone was anticipating the outcome, feeling a glimmer of impossible hope that Nuobai wouldn’t lose.
Standing apart from the crowd was Chang Fu.
He now suspected that Nuobai had used a Divine Crystal.
Otherwise, how could she hold out so long against the Nether White Tiger?
Others might not know Liu Wushang, but as the head of the Order of Deity Slayers in Dragon Sleep City, he knew her.
The Young Lord of the Core City Tiger-Yan Liu Clan, hailed as the strongest younger generation of the Liu family.
‘It can’t be hidden anymore. I must find a way to kill her, or at least separate her from Bai Luxin.’
“Little cat, you have quite a lot of tricks, huh.”
After Liu Wushang said this, phantom white tigers appeared one by one in the Nether.
Nuobai recognized this as [Phantom Clone], and it seemed different from the ordinary skill, having fused with the Nether White Tiger’s talent.
Nuobai charged up a [Spring Wind Crossing], condensing the chill into snowflakes and activating her talent.
Currently, apart from [Fight to the Death], she had no other moves left, yet the Nether White Tiger was still handling things with ease.
The gap in tiers was too great, and Liu Wushang was no ordinary opponent.
To have fought to this extent was already very surprising.
Now, it remained to be seen whether it could block her desperate last-ditch counterattack.
Nuobai watched the Nether White Tiger warily. The numerous phantoms surrounded her, and through mutual resonance, a formation was activated.
[White Tiger Killing Formation]!
Nether energy transformed into blades, each strike no less powerful than the earlier [Nether Claw].
On the dim arena, snowflakes were sliced and shredded by the blades, constantly closing in on Nuobai.
Nuobai also locked onto the Nether White Tiger.
The Wind Wings on her back charged [Instant Kill Step] as she waited for [Fight to the Death] to trigger, planning to forcibly tear through the Nether for a desperate counterattack.
‘Does she have a backup plan?’
Seeing that Nuobai still wasn’t giving up, Liu Wushang grew even more excited.
‘As expected of the cat I like—she has personality.’
Inside the [White Tiger Killing Formation], a hidden and terrifying attack slowly took shape.
‘Little cat, don’t die on me. Otherwise, I’ll have to use the prize for you, and your little master won’t get any.’
By now, Nuobai had already earned Liu Wushang’s recognition. Even if she conceded now, Liu Wushang would still give her this precious life-saving treasure.
Both sides were ready for the final blow. In the audience, many had fainted from excitement.
Everyone could see that the next moment would decide the victor.
The referee outside the arena was drenched in sweat. The terrifying aura on the field was beyond anything a mere referee like him could control.
Could Contract Protection block such a terrifying attack? Surely it wouldn’t leave no remains with a single blow?
The match had completely spiraled out of control.
Just at this critical moment, an aged voice resounded in everyone’s minds.
“Alright, that’s enough.”