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In the midst of this battle, the members of the Loki Familia finally arrived at the scene!

They saw the sight before them!

"This is..."

Ais immediately widened her eyes.

"Ling Xuan?"

Bert the Werewolf likewise turned his attention to the battlefield.

"That figure... If I remember correctly, he was the one who defeated the Minotaur before, right? I didn't expect him to get tangled up with another Minotaur here. Does this guy have some kind of cursed fate with Minotaurs?"

Tiona voiced her curiosity as well.

"So this is the guy who made our famous Sword Princess fall for him? But since he could defeat a Minotaur before, it's no surprise he can do it again."

Riveria took over the conversation.

"Not necessarily... This Minotaur is obviously on a completely different level from the one he encountered last time."

Ais nodded as well.

"This looks like an enhanced Minotaur, but it shouldn't be much of a problem. With Ling Xuan's strength, he should be able to deal with that Minotaur easily."

On the other side, when Ryu Lion sensed people approaching, a wary expression immediately appeared on her face.

But after seeing that it was the Loki Familia group, Ryu Lion said nothing more.

For some reason, when she saw Ais arrive and keep staring at Ling Xuan, a sour feeling rose in the elf girl's heart.

However, she shook her head, calmed herself down, and refocused on the battle before her.

Ais also noticed Ryu Lion.

"Is that person the companion Ling Xuan mentioned?"

Back on the battlefield!

The battle between Ling Xuan and the Minotaur continued.

The two continuously swung their blades, colliding with each other.

Yet in those clashes, Ling Xuan did not retreat even a single step.

Instead, the Minotaur was the one who was forced back at such close range.

Everyone present was utterly shocked by this sight.

Naturally, everyone there understood the Minotaur's traits.

A Minotaur's brute strength was tremendously threatening.

If one was struck head-on, fatal injuries were unavoidable.

Even a grazing blow could leave half the body ruined.

A single strike of its enhanced destructive force was enough to knock down an enemy.

Yet this terrifying Minotaur held no advantage whatsoever in a frontal clash with Ling Xuan!

This was simply too outrageous.

"This is not merely a difference in strength. If you observe carefully, you'll see that at the instant their weapons collided, that young man used technique to deflect the Minotaur's attack."

Finn said, narrowing his eyes.

"It's truly incredible. Setting aside that magic-like ice, even his swordsmanship is first-rate."

"I see. So he isn't relying solely on his abilities; he's also using technique?"

Only then did Bert the Werewolf come to a realization.

And that was indeed the case.

Although all of Ling Xuan's attributes had reached their maximum, he was ultimately only a Level 1 adventurer, while the Minotaur was a Level 2 monster.

Moreover, it was an enhanced Minotaur that excelled in strength.

Its attributes surpassed his by a considerable margin. If he dared to clash with it head-on without any skill, he would probably have been crushed into fragments from the very beginning.

Through clash after clash, Ling Xuan used his technique and agility to continuously suppress the Minotaur.

Even so, he still could not break through its defense.

After all, the adventurer's sword in his hand was simply too poor.

That mass of bulging muscles was not just for decoration.

Its bundled muscles were not only incredibly tough but layered several times over, giving opponents the sensation of cutting through thick rubber.

Combined with its hide, which was durable enough to become a high-grade drop item, the Minotaur's defense formed a structure that incomplete attacks simply could not penetrate.

So, facing an opponent whose defense he could not break, Ling Xuan sighed and shamelessly pulled out Heavenly Fire Judgement!

There was already an insurmountable gap in ability between the Level 2 Minotaur and the Level 1 Ling Xuan.

But who said he had to fight at close range?

Sir, the times had changed!

As Ling Xuan pulled the trigger in his hand, terrifying flames immediately swallowed the Minotaur in the next second...

At the very moment Ling Xuan and the Minotaur were locked in fierce battle.

Freya, inside The Babel Tower, was no longer calm either.

With a bang, she sent the nearby chairs flying.

Before the circular window floating in midair, Freya stood there with her silver eyes widened in astonishment.

Her gaze was filled with disbelief and delight.

"...No way, is this real?"

Without question, the battle between Ling Xuan and the Minotaur had all entered her sight.

As for why she could see the Dungeon battle from The Babel Tower?

Naturally, it was because of her divine power.

This was a type of divine power permitted even in the Lower World. It was called the "Divine Mirror."

Originally, it had been a one-way ability similar to clairvoyance, used to observe the Lower World from the Heavenly Realm. However, in order to let the gods enjoy the entertainment held in the Lower World, this ability had been recognized as the sole exception.

However, using it privately for anything other than watching entertainment was strictly forbidden.

Once discovered, one would immediately be forcibly sent back to the Heavenly Realm.

Furthermore, every channel mode of the "Divine Mirror" emitted a specific wavelength that all nearby gods would definitely notice.

No god would do something so foolish as to court their own destruction.

Yet Freya had still done it.

She took on the risk and exploited a loophole.

All so she could personally witness this battle.

"...Ahh!"

The scene she saw through the "mirror" floating before her caused Freya's expression to shift from astonishment to joy and trance.

"Hehe, hehehehe...! Do you see it, Ottar? This beautiful sight...!"

In the eyes of this Goddess,

Ling Xuan was shining.

More precisely!

Ling Xuan's soul was radiating incomparable brilliance.

It continuously burned Freya's eyes.

Though it gave off such powerful light, its color remained clear and transparent.

She truly wanted Ling Xuan more and more!

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In the Chat Group!

The video of Ling Xuan fighting the Minotaur was successfully uploaded to the Chat Group.

Izayoi Sakamaki: There's another new video already? Looks like Ling Xuan is being very diligent today! After fighting the Young Dragon, he ran into a Minotaur. Speaking of Minotaurs, I'm reminded of Minos.

Kiana: Minos?

Bronya: Idiot Kiana, you don't even know the story of Minos? He was the Minotaur from ancient Greek mythology. A monster born from the abnormal relationship between Pasiphaë, wife of Minos, king of Crete, and the Cretan Bull. Minos built a labyrinth for it on Crete.

Elysia: Yes, and it's said that in a certain world, this Minotaur's labyrinth was one even the Demon God King couldn't escape from!

Kafka: Setting everything else aside, in a world like that, this monster really could have been its original form!

After dealing with the Minotaur before him, Ling Xuan let out a breath.

Then he looked at his status panel.

Host: Ling Xuan

Familia: Hestia Familia

Level: Level 1 (Can Level Up)

Strength: S:999 (+300)

Stamina: S:999 (+100)

Dexterity: S:999 (+100)

Agility: S:999 (+100)

Magic: H:101

Honkai Energy: D:999

Magic: None

Skills: Ice Control Lv1, Fusion Warrior, Human Chimera, Strength Boost Lv3, Agility Boost Lv1, Honkai Energy Lv1, Dexterity Boost Lv1, Stamina Boost Lv1...

He really could advance to Level 2 now!

Thinking this, he could not help but let out a sigh of relief.

On the other side, Ryu Lion came before Ling Xuan.

"Mr. Ling Xuan... You weren't hurt, were you?"

"Of course not."

As the two spoke, Ais walked up to Ling Xuan in front of everyone.

"Ling Xuan, congratulations on successfully defeating the Minotaur."

Ling Xuan nodded as well.

"It was thanks to that Minotaur. I can advance to Level 2 now."

"Is that so? Then congratulations."

Both Ais and Ryu Lion revealed faint smiles.

Hearing those words!