It's so painful! So hard! So difficult!

Obviously, he was strong, and the weapon was heavy, so he could lift it. However, a weapon that was too long could easily disrupt his physiological stability, creating an imbalance in his center of gravity. Consequently, many techniques could be impossible to perform.

It was obvious that this monster had likely practiced extensively, but these issues had left him feeling unsure of his skills. Consequently, in critical moments, he resorted to the smashing attack, a method of simply delivering power. Bai Lin could easily see countless similar issues in all of them.

Whether it's skills or physical fitness, they are all honed bit by bit, improving day by day. With accumulation, only then can we better master ourselves, and with self-mastery, we can better show our brilliance to others.

However, even if these monsters were better controlled, they would still be of little use...

In a flash, someone took the lead, and the remaining monsters swarmed over. Like a dark cloud covering the sun, they descended upon Bai Lin with a desperate attack. But Bai Lin effortlessly wielded his newly acquired sword, responding to the onslaught from all sides with ease. He would occasionally switch weapons, change his appetite. Sometimes, he would let go of his weapons and settle the matter with his fists and feet.

Before long, all the surrounding monsters had fallen. Bai Lin, however, was still standing in her previous position. During the battle, she hadn't moved more than two steps.

Chapter 1136 Not in the same dimension

The reason is that her level is not on the same level as theirs, in every aspect.

So Bai Lin was frying fish again. Frying fish and giving instructions is indeed not of high quality. But what she said is not wrong, it's just...

Take the sword-grabbing part for example. Using your fingers to vibrate the sword is like a dimensionality reduction attack on others. It's an unreasonable magic. You don't even follow the basic rules and you expect others to choose weapons from a scientific perspective?

In short, what she said was right, but her hands didn't show the correct way to play. After all, she wasn't really teaching anyone, was she?

Just as Bai Lin crushed the last person still able to move, a large coin-shaped bait fell from the sky and landed in Bai Lin's hand. She bit her finger, smeared her blood on it, and then threw it into the lava flow in the distance.

Suddenly, a powerful roar echoed, and a dizzying sensation rose above the "island." The island's front rose high, its massive head revealing a whale's mouth. It swallowed the bait in one gulp, then unleashed a tremor more powerful than an earthquake, sending everyone but Bai Lin careening off.

The giant whale, carrying Bai Lin, began to swim in a certain direction. Carrying the victor, it headed towards where she was supposed to go.

Meanwhile, on another island, Katie Pello faced a similar situation to Bai Lin. Naturally, her decision wasn't to fight alone. She casually cast a spatial spell, hid, and waited for the situation to develop. After a brief moment of her own, the chaotic situation had already resolved itself.

A machine with slender limbs and legs, a massive oval body, and armed with a variety of heavy weaponry, emerged as the final victor, standing above all others. Rather than a machine, it was more like a biological organism with a mechanical structure.

A large amount of solid flesh was pressed together, entangled in its main body, appearing even more solid than ordinary steel bodies, and exuding the wildness and agility of a living creature. And judging by the lack of any scars on its body after the battle, it was clear that its strength was extraordinary.

"I heard that outsiders rarely appear in the Sword Fighting Flame Beast Clan's martial arts competitions. In theory, this is because their clan is very powerful, and perhaps that's actually the case..."

Katie Pello's voice rang out slowly. Her figure floated down from the sky, following the magical wind in her hands. She closed one eye slightly, looking a little uncomfortable with the occasional bright light.

"However, in reality, most powerful races have no intention of coming here to compete for fame and fortune. After all, apart from the title, the prizes they offer are not very generous. So, why are you here?"

The biological machine was not too surprised when it heard Katie's appearance. Even though it felt Katie's gaze and realized that it, as the driver, had been seen through, it did not panic at all.

"Oh? There's still someone alive? And, it looks like a human? Humans shouldn't be here. You're not asking for a reason to fight, are you?! I don't have that! I don't know anything, I don't know where this is, I just know I'm going on a killing spree!"

Katie was not very satisfied with the other party's answer. It was obvious that this was either a refusal to talk, or the other party was a real fool and could not ask what she wanted to know. She thought it was the latter, so she did not show any regret. Katie just smiled slightly.

"It seems you're having fun making a scene on a stage that has almost no rules but was set up by others? Well then—"

Before Katie could finish, one of the biomechanical arms hummed and unfolded, forming a dragon's head. It spewed forth a blazing flame towards Katie. The intense light suddenly made the surroundings blaze like daylight, causing the entire space to appear distorted by the intense heat, a halo of light oscillating, akin to a "heavenly realm."

"Hey, you're such a talker. Humans aren't like them, they can't be reborn after being soaked in lava. So don't blame me for being ruthless! Anyway, I don't know how I won the game without killing you, hehe."

The main body inside the bio-machine seemed very excited, and seemed very satisfied with its full-power attack. In its eyes, not even a ash remained of Katie. However, the next moment, it felt the bio-machine's feet suddenly sink, which made it look downwards immediately.

Impossible. Is she still alive? Earlier, I'd thought she was a magician, but could a human magician escape an attack like this? Regardless, what kind of spell was this? Turning fossils into mud? This is on the back of the Molten Whale, a member of Leviathan's family! Its flesh is one of the hardest substances in the world. Could anything melt it?

It couldn't help but control the machine to look down, but found that the reality was not as it imagined - it saw a huge abyss mouth emerging from a completely dark door. Its sharp teeth were gnawing at the machine, swallowing it down desperately.

If someone like it could think of it, how could Katie, the one casting the spell, not think of it? She wasn't actually destroying the terrain; she was simply creating new terrain through the summoning spell.

Damn it, a human magician actually dares to use such an outrageous summoning creature. Isn’t he afraid of backlash?

Fortunately, as a heavy machine deployed in this battle, it had come with the intention of winning. It had some resistance to magic, and it couldn't be completely consumed instantly by these bizarre creatures. But before it could figure out how to break free, a powerful force erupted from behind it.

Is it an energy-based attack spell?

Before the operator could react, the biomechanical machine had already made its own judgment. A thick layer of defenses instantly formed on its carapace behind it. Simultaneously, several launchers sprouted from locations untouched by the impact, unleashing powerful, cutting freeze beams that collided rapidly with the gushing material, neutralizing it. It seemed as if it was trying to neutralize the attack.

Chapter 1137 How to change your name

In the blink of an eye, the powerful impact still hit the bio-machine hard, causing its upper body to vibrate. However, such an attack was obviously not enough to cause any damage to the machine's main body. The hidden operator also realized that the machine's attack was effective enough.

A more serious problem now loomed before it. That was Katie Pello's whereabouts. Initially believing her to be human, the operator had dismissed her from the moment she appeared. It wasn't until he suffered attacks from all sides that he realized the strength of his opponent.

You have to understand, as he slaughtered his enemies wantonly on this island, he had never noticed their presence. Without a target to strike, he would have no chance to strike back, and sooner or later, he would be overwhelmed by the torrent of spells hurled at him from all directions. Such a humiliating defeat would be like being drained of your health bar bit by bit by the waves in a fighting game...

This game itself is almost without rules. It is about driving a mecha to compete with a group of people holding cold weapons, which is tantamount to breaking the rules. However,

Those who break the rules even more, won’t this be punished?

When the operator regained consciousness, he discovered that the biomechanical machine's center of gravity seemed to be tilting slightly backward, as if it were carrying a heavy object. Meanwhile, the ray emitters were still diligently outputting their energy.

It couldn't see what was happening behind it, but all signs indicated that something extremely bad was happening.

And that's exactly what happened.

In the blink of an eye, countless magical patterns suddenly appeared on the shell behind the bio-machine. Our Katie Pello stood behind it and gently tapped the center of the magic circle with her finger. The extremely hard flesh shell composed of biological tissue instantly shattered into countless pieces.

Just like when death arrives, people, driven by the motto "even if I die, I'd rather die with understanding," might always want to see the other person's true appearance. The operator hidden within the machine couldn't help but look in the direction of the breached defense.

Katie Pello slowly emerged from a wall of flesh and blood that resembled a living creature's throat. From the outset, the "impact" wasn't an energy spell, but rather another summoning spell. The shell of this alien creature, the "Loped Fireworm," was encrusted with intense flames, making it appear to be an energy form in data observation, leading to misjudgment by the operator.

However, the bio-machine itself was still incredibly powerful. It recognized the opponent's biological nature and used targeted freezing rays to cut and delay its attack. Unfortunately, Katie's intention from the beginning wasn't to use summons to break through defenses. She used the insect's maw to bite the bio-machine's back, using its flesh as a barrier to block all the turrets' attacks.

In this way, Katie, hiding in the mouth of her summoned creature, will have enough time to analyze the opponent's shell structure and break it instantly without the opponent noticing.

Seeing Katie enter the cabin, the operator's true identity was completely exposed - he was just a goblin, clearly not the size suitable for real combat. Having reached this point, he seemed to have accepted his fate, his expression less tense and more relaxed and relieved. He raised his hands, as if surrendering, and said to Katie,

"I lost. You're so amazing, little human girl."

"Why don't you call yourself Laozi anymore?"

Katie smiled, but even so, it was hard to tell her attitude from her expression. The goblin lowered his head and replied,

"Don't look at me like this. Every male in the world has had the desire to be the strongest, even if only for a moment. Once upon a time, I was one of them, holding a weapon, strengthening myself. Until one day, I realized my talent was at its limit, and I gave up. Now, driving a cheating machine here to kill everyone is just a revengeful way to make up for it."

Katie didn't understand the so-called male psychology, but she had read Bai Lin's mind and understood a little bit about the so-called male romance. She opened her mouth and said lightly,

"You've analyzed yourself very thoroughly. As for me, I've had dealings with goblins before, and we've benefited from each other, so I don't have a bad impression of you."

"So, even though you've had murderous intentions towards me, it's okay to spare your life."

Hearing this, the goblin raised his head excitedly.

"Really? That's great. You're such a nice person."

As he spoke, the goblin naturally waved his raised hand forward, as if to lower it and shake hands with Katie. But in that instant, the sincerity and pleading in his expression and words vanished. Instead, a cunning look of triumph took its place.

He hadn't built this bio-machine himself. To make it easier for others to operate it, its creator had essentially used telekinesis. In other words, his movements could affect the machine's own actions. He used natural movements as much as possible, manually manipulating the external robotic arm and charging forward.

On the one hand, it was to relax Katie's vigilance to prevent any further changes. On the other hand, it was to buy himself enough time to take physical action.

The giant mechanical arm, already shaped like a dragon's head, now opened its bloody mouth and came towards us, biting us. Die of your naiveté, little girl!

However, as his actions ended, nothing seemed to have happened. He waved his hand again, as if he didn't believe it, but the result was still the same.

"What's wrong? You look so fierce. Is something bothering you?"

At this moment, Katie still had a smile on her face. But her quiet words had already caused the pressure to surge towards the goblin. She gently stroked the ends of her hair, and then there was a sound from the mechanical arm outside.

"I know what you're going to do and what you're going to say. I've only been inside this machine for a few seconds. How could I possibly hack into its controls?"

"Although cracking the key, counterattacking the entire system to paralyze it, and then using it for their own purposes is a very complicated process. But unfortunately... it seems that you are a temporary worker, and they don't form a strong bond between this machine and you personally. Therefore, the process is not that complicated."

Chapter 1138 Tundra Meteor

Keith moved his fingers easily, as if he had found a little leisure time to enjoy from this boring battle.

"I kicked you out and then squeezed in myself, it's that simple. After all, you and I are both in the control center, so it's no big deal to be able to do such a small thing, don't be too surprised."

At this point, even if the goblin hadn't actually revealed his sneak attack plan to Katie, there was no turning back. In front of Katie Pello, his every thought had been seen through and infiltrated. From the very beginning, he had been led by the nose, and even his last remaining weapon of resistance had been gradually eroded.

It's like being gradually buried in a bottomless ocean. Initially, you feel comfortable and cool as you reach the surface, but then you realize something's wrong. Even with your awkward struggle, it's too late. Finally, before suffocating, you no longer have the slightest desire to struggle. You have no idea how deep the ocean is, and you can no longer see the light above.

A chill ran down his spine, enveloping the goblin's entire body. Katie Pello naturally reached out her hand and touched the other person's forehead. With her eyes slightly closed, she activated her mind-reading technique.

"Hmm... that's pretty much what I guessed. You're truly worthy of the price they offered. You were hired, and even after your mecha was breached, you still thought of rebelling against me."

"That's a truly respectable state of mind. If I happened to have something to hire out, I might choose you. Unfortunately, such a thing doesn't exist."

Katie Pello stopped smiling and silently chanted a few incantations. Goblind's pupils suddenly constricted, and the next moment, half of his body exploded, leaving behind a large number of burn marks and bleeding profusely. He instantly collapsed to the ground, screaming miserably.

Katie Pello didn't bleed a drop of blood. She lightly raised her foot, flicked it over the opponent's head, and then stepped over. She didn't look back, but just said a word,

"I said I would spare your life. But retribution must come. This isn't out of revenge or anger because you intended to kill me. From the beginning, I never cared about you."

Would a lion care if an ant wanted to kill it? Of course not. In Katie's short life, the word empathy rarely crossed her mind. Her occasional curiosity about the new world was quickly overshadowed by the acquisition of knowledge and the revelation of truth. Therefore, she was not easily angered because she truly didn't care.

"However, if I don't do something, I'll be treated as someone who's easy to bully, which will be a bit of a headache. Using clean and efficient methods may seem to cause conflict, but in fact it will avoid more trouble."

There was a subtle expression in the corner of Katie's eyes. Her hair fluttered in the wind, but her eyes were looking into the distance.

"After all, my girlfriend is a free-spirited person. Objectively speaking, many people probably think she's a pushover. So I'll help her manage this objective balance."

"This machine contains the necessary hemostatic components, so you won't die for now. And you must also help me convey this message, saying that this is because you offended the Son of God."

Stepping out of the machine, bait rained down from the sky. Katie didn't bite her fingers, simply confirming that the victor's bodily fluids were sufficient. Casually spitting a little saliva from her mouth onto the bait, she began feeding it. The rest of the people, caught in the island's earthquake, gradually fell into the lava. Only the giant mechanical object, seemingly stumbling, took flight and headed elsewhere.

The Molten Whale swam in the lava current. Soon, a familiar figure appeared in Katie's sight. In the distance, the giant whale controlled by Bai Lin was also galloping.

Despite the vast distance between them, and the giant whale being the size of an island, they theoretically couldn't see each other. As luck would have it, Bai Lin had excellent eyesight, and Katie also possessed magically enhanced observation abilities. Katie waved briskly and eagerly at Bai Lin, who was meditating, presumably thinking, "It's nice to look like a master in this outfit."

Since his girlfriend had already greeted him, Bai Lin had to respond without letting anyone down. She immediately stood up and gave him an eager look.

In reality, they were traveling to participate in the so-called "Flame Sword Fighting Beast Tribe" competition. This race was highly bellicose, but not actively aggressive, simply pursuing power. Apparently due to the potential for conflicting positions, reports of any of them traveling the continent and challenging masters were rare. However, their strength was undeniable.

The fight Bai Lin and Katie had just experienced was merely an audition. Most of these were members of their own clan, and from the outside, it felt a bit unrealistic to think they were constantly being beaten by Bai Lin… However, Bai Lin knew best that even weaklings had their strengths. Among those she had just fought, there were indeed some who could hold their own against her. While they hadn't allowed her to move more than a few steps, they weren't completely incompetent.

This grand competition only happens once every century, and most of their clan participates. Back then, as a rookie adventurer, Bai Lin was a piece of cake in the underground boxing gym's auditions. Now, with his strength reaching this level, Bai Lin is doing just that here. It's the same fried fish, but it's completely different. And just like that time, this is just the audition; there's bound to be something even more exciting ahead.

However, I heard that their clan had also suffered some setbacks recently. Despite this, Bai Lin still had expectations for what would happen.

Suddenly, a powerful crack of thunder erupted from Bai Lin's side. She peered in the direction of the sound, and amidst the wailing of the Melting Whale, she saw its massive tail rising before her, towering upward. This was a force that could shake the island, a force hard to ignore. Glancing intently, Bai Lin saw a face that was both unfamiliar and famous.

Like a meteor streaking across the night sky of the tundra, a fiery alien object crashing into a world that was neither meant for nor capable of containing its immense power—this man's wrestling skills were once praised in this way. Therefore, he also had his own unique title from the audience in the ring.

Tundra Meteor

Chapter 1139 Four Humans

Just as the description exaggerated, the wrestler had completely broken his opponent's cervical spine. He stood proudly on the whale's back, facing Bai Lin, raising two fingers high towards the horizon.

Reinhard Z. Sokolov, that was the man's name. He looked the most ferocious among the Dusk Gods, but was also the friendliest.

As one of the few Twilight Gods in the Pantheon who explicitly supports Bai Lin's actions, this man's emotions are always easy to understand. Regarding this journey, he and Bai Lin are actually here together. He exists both as Bai Lin's helper and as an opponent for their future battles in the arena.

As for why he supported Bai Lin—this seemingly important reason, if one really delved into it, would lead to endless doubts and speculation. But when facing him, Bai Lin only felt a surge of enthusiasm. This feeling prevented her from even thinking about suspecting him.

After all, it was just a new strong opponent. If anything happened, we could just conquer him with strength.

Bai Lin waved symbolically in response. It seemed that the tickets for the three people traveling with him were all approved.

Soon, the giant whale the three were riding on slowly slowed down. Rhythmic, earthquake-like tremors, like thunder hidden in the dark clouds, began to stir.

As the cliffs on either side of the lava sea gradually widened from narrow, the roaring noises revealed their full presence: countless sword-fighting flame beasts filled the nearly circular shape of the mountain pass. They stamped their feet in unison, waving their weapons like the beat of war drums, and occasionally let out low shouts.

This was both a tribute of due respect to the challengers, stirring their clan's fighting spirit, and a solemn cheer, a heavy joy and a grand welcome to the new powerful. Mountains trembled, the heavens and earth roared, their enthusiasm burning hotter than the sea of ​​molten lava. Every warrior baptized by this cries of battle aspired to return the favor.

The four giant whales finally crashed into the same island in the sea.

"Everyone, thank you for your wait! The four newcomers to this competition are finally here, all gathered together. Let us welcome them with the warmest cheers!"

As the passionate commentary began, the audience, already brimming with emotion, followed his lead and unleashed their most sincere emotions. The sound of drumming on the ground gradually intensified, and after a brief silence, endless cheers washed over them like a heat wave.

Bathed in such enthusiasm, Bai Lin seemed calm and composed, as if he had long been accustomed to the feeling of the ring. However, every time he stood there, he would have different emotions, but he was also moved.

But compared to her feelings, what she cares more about are the opponents she is about to meet.

"I'm sure you've all heard. Due to previous events, our clan has suffered trauma. Many outsiders are concerned about whether this once-in-a-century competition can be successfully held. However, it's clear that minor setbacks can't stop us from pursuing strength. We have not only successfully organized this carnival memorial and presented a stage prepared for the strongest, but we have also welcomed these four highly motivated and enthusiastic newcomers—"

The commentator was clearly very professional. His expression was so ferocious that he was beaming with joy. He fully expressed his emotions to the audience with a clear and audible voice, shouting into the valley. And with this pause, he suddenly changed the subject, announcing in a loud and surprised voice,

"And, they are all human!"

Yes, Bai Lin had noticed. Across from her, approaching the center of the island with her, was another human. He was dressed very neatly, in a white robe that was light yet dignified enough. The few golden patterns on it made him look very familiar. Even someone like Bai Lin, who didn't quite remember the connection between clothing and identity, could clearly tell the difference.

"...Is this church clothing?"

Her cherry-colored twintails swayed in the wind, elegant and flamboyant. Judging from her appearance alone, she was definitely not someone who would be associated with combat. Her face, utterly engulfed in a peachy pink of youthful cuteness, barely looked older than Bai Lin's adopted wolf girl, Miyu. Her stature was also consistent, measuring just under 1.4 meters tall, giving the impression of someone who hadn't grown up.

Although they had never met before, when Bai Lin met the other person's eyes, which seemed simple but were actually filled with an unusual and strange aura, a clear hostility came over him. This made Bai Lin couldn't help but smile slightly.

Bai Lin was a trouble-maker. Lately, she'd been following the principle of "talk to me only if you can beat me." She'd usually only speak to tough opponents to avoid arguments, but she'd be too lazy to talk to weaklings she could easily defeat. However, that was only when she was traveling.

Since they had chosen to fight, their opponent's hostility, regardless of the reason, was clearly a sign of high fighting spirit. Bai Lin wasn't as pure-hearted as He, but in this situation, she was more willing to let loose and fight. This was the reason for her smile.

The fact that he could maintain his neat clothes in such an environment, and that he had fought so hard in the auditions without looking like he had ever been in combat, was undoubtedly a testament to his opponent's strength. Bai Lin had reason to expect a good fight with him.

As the four people gradually approached, the voice of commentary continued, still bringing their own explanations to everyone.