On the bridge deck wreathed in white mist and surrounded by rolling waves, two figures wearing black masks faced each other.
The next moment, as the mysterious gatekeeper's voice fell silent, both sides charged forward at the same time.
Clang~
The mysterious gatekeeper—the man clad in black armor and wearing a black mask—instantly drew the blood-red warblade from his back and slashed down at Chen Daolin with thunderous force. The fierce blade light left behind a brilliant yet tragic streak of crimson in the air.
The two collided in an instant.
The next moment.
Smack!
There was a blur, and before anyone could see how Chen Daolin had moved, the gatekeeper's warblade had flown from his hand. At the same time, a hole the size of a bowl appeared in his neck.
Chen Daolin won.
Watching the gatekeeper's corpse fall, Chen Daolin's expression remained calm.
His figure turned into an afterimage as he swiftly flew toward the next level hidden within the mist.
On the second level of the Skybridge, Chen Daolin chose a Spirit Reader Controller as his opponent. After exchanging a few moves, he killed his opponent.
On the third level of the Skybridge, Chen Daolin chose a Spirit Reader Illusionist as his opponent. After tangling with him for a few moments, he ruthlessly killed him as well.
The fourth level, the fifth level, the sixth level...
Until the seventh level, where Chen Daolin effortlessly defeated the Spirit Reader Controller as though it took no effort at all.
Baffin, the overseer, had been watching Chen Daolin clear the levels on the screen with a cheerful smile. But upon seeing this, his expression gradually turned serious. His eyes carefully studied the black-haired young man on the screen as he recalled Chen Daolin's movements during the previous battles.
"This little