Chapter 66: Chapter 66: I’m Sorry, Master, It’s All Vera’s Fault!
With the urgent summons issued, students who met the criteria rapidly gathered at the entrance of the Sanctum.
Chloe Grant and Rose Thorne had both arrived.
Although Crystal Winslow was powerful, she couldn’t participate due to her Guardian Beast Level restrictions.
Standing out in the crowd was Bianca Shelby, who had just broken through to the Extraordinary Level.
Although she hadn’t contracted her second Guardian Beast...
She was specially approved to participate because she had awakened the rare Spatial Teleportation talent.
This ability not only allowed her to travel back and forth between the Sanctum and reality, most importantly, she could relay information!
As the last student arrived, Zane Drake appeared in front of them.
Zane Drake rarely set aside his usual affability, speaking solemnly:
"According to our monitoring, a Demon King Level Demon Clan might be emerging from the Sanctum. However, due to the constraints of the Sanctum’s rules, its level will not exceed the Awakening Stage."
"Your mission is to exterminate the Demon Clan as much as possible, with a focus on sniping that Legendary Level demon."
"But remember—"
His gaze swept over each young face.
"As soon as you encounter danger, retreat immediately! Your safety is above all else."
After all, if we can’t kill that Demon King, I can still directly eliminate this Sanctum.
But if a student dies...
That would be an irreparable loss!
"The Sanctum is opening!"
With Zane Drake’s order, the spatial rift slowly unfolded.
In the crowd, Rose Thorne leaned over to Chloe Grant, swearing earnestly.
"Chloe, it’s too dangerous with only one excellent level Guardian Beast, let me go! I promise to bring my husband back safely!"
Chloe Grant helplessly rubbed her temples.
To be honest, she wasn’t too worried about Aster Grant!
Given the school’s emphasis on Aster Grant, there’s no way they’d let him contract a Guardian Beast with poor talent.
Plus, with Aster Grant’s talent, as long as he doesn’t encounter that Demon King in the Sanctum during Awakening Stage, there shouldn’t be any problems!
"Rose, Aster can take care of himself, just make sure you’re safe once inside!"
"Don’t worry!"
Rose Thorne patted her chest confidently.
The spatial passage fully opened afterwards.
...
Inside the Sanctum.
Aster Grant advanced steadily toward the dungeon’s center with Vera.
Along the way, the numbers and levels of the Demon Clan increased drastically!
But for Vera, by Aster’s side, these demons were easy to deal with.
She didn’t even need to release any skills.
Vera, with her Myth Talent and overwhelming spiritual attributes, just lightly raised her hand...
Countless blood-red vines emerged from the ground, instantly devastating the demons.
Not far away.
A Beast Tamer witnessed this scene and rubbed his eyes out of fear.
"Oh my gosh! Did I see that right?"
"A group of Awakening Tier Eight and Nine demons, taken out in a flash by one Guardian Beast?"
This Beast Tamer’s talent was Perception!
Because of it, he was able to avoid demon attacks upon entering the Sanctum.
As he approached the center, he encountered several others who had also dodged demon assaults.
At this point, the companions who heard his exclamation were full of disbelief.
"Stop joking, we barely manage two or three high-tier demons by combining our talents. No way someone can wipe out a large swarm instantly!"
"Exactly, most students were probably eliminated as soon as they came in, right? It’s impressive if someone can even keep up with our pace!"
"Buddy, focus on spotting lone demons instead of fantasizing!"
A teammate clapped him on the shoulder, "These demons are moving in packs now, how are we supposed to level up our Guardian Beasts?"
The Beast Tamer rubbed his strained eyes.
Indeed, with his level of spiritual power, and given the distance, what he saw might have been an illusion.
He shook his head, mocking himself:
"You’re right, even a Beast Tamer of Titus King’s caliber can’t instantly kill a swarm of high-tier demons. Must’ve been seeing things."
Elsewhere.
Aster Grant frowned slightly, noticing something peculiar.
As he delved deeper, he realized that the energy gained from killing these demons seemed to diminish compared to the start.
Additionally, the closer he got to the Sanctum’s center, the more apparent this phenomenon became.
It was as if something was absorbing the demons’ Demonic Qi.
He glanced at Vera’s level.
Upon entering the Sanctum and slaying ten Awakening Tier Five demons, she reached Awakening Tier Four.
But now...
Half an hour had passed, and he had killed numerous high-tier demons, yet Vera’s level had only barely reached Awakening Tier Six!
If those Beast Tamers knew Aster’s thoughts, they’d probably want to bang their heads against a wall.
After all, they’ve been fighting desperately in groups to kill demons.
And so far, their levels had only reached Awakening Tier Three.
But Aster...
In half an hour, he reached Awakening Tier Six and was still unsatisfied!
Greedy!
Too greedy!
By this time, Aster was considering how to increase his leveling speed.
With Vera’s strength, she could crush all the demons in the Sanctum.
Plus, with her powerful area attack skills...
If only they could attract enough demons at once...
With Vera’s might, she could annihilate all the gathered demons in an instant.
"Vera, when those demons gather, use all your power to release your skills!"
Vera looked back in confusion.
Though she knew gathering the demons would boost efficiency significantly.
But...
The biggest issue was how to lure the demons.
However.
In her shock, she watched Aster cut his hand, blood instantly dripping.
Demons are extremely sensitive to blood.
With the scent of blood, a horde would immediately gather.
Not to mention, demons in this Sanctum were already over the threshold!
But in the next moment, her eyes widened in shock.
She watched as Aster unhesitatingly cut his palm, crimson Blood Pearls dropping onto the charred ground.
"Master! You..."
Vera’s pupils contracted violently, then she lowered her head, eyes tearful.
"I’m sorry, Master, it’s my inadequacy that forces you to resort to this..."
Seeing the guilt-ridden little elf, Aster was taken aback.
But he quickly realized.
For a Guardian Beast, letting its master get hurt was a major failure.
Watching the little girl on the verge of tears.
Aster hurriedly reassured her:
"It’s just a small injury, and bleeding a bit can be good for health!"
"Really?"
Vera looked up, skeptical.
With Aster’s repeated assurances, she reluctantly calmed down.
Then, at Aster’s request, Vera used wind magic to spread the scent of blood.
It swept across a three-kilometer radius like a tide!
Catching the scent, all demons stopped in their tracks, crimson eyes collectively fixated in one direction—
"Roar!!!"
Amidst a chorus of roars, a black wave of demons began surging madly toward the source of the blood scent.
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