The Challenged (3)

"Master, the second place on the Seven-Ring Holy Tower Rankings has finally won three consecutive matches and issued a challenge to you."

A crystal-clear orb floated before Little Eight. Flapping his wings, he flew over excitedly and landed beside Green, who was conducting an experiment on the Male-Poison Body Refining potion formula.

"That Yachenso?"

Green immediately named the demon-hunting wizard ranked second on the Seven-Ring Holy Tower Rankings. Clearly, he was not so arrogant as to make no preparations and know nothing of his challenger.

"Caw caw, that's the one. This demon-hunting wizard has won three matches in a row. After challenging you, Master, he plans to seize first place on the Seven-Ring Holy Tower Rankings."

The potion in his hand gradually turned red. After analysis, it matched the calculated data for Green's Male-Poison Body Refining formula exactly. Smiling in satisfaction beneath his golden hair, Green carefully stored the test tube away.

"Heh heh, then let's see what this challenger is made of. Little Wan, Thousand-Eyed Crab, move out!"

With Little Eight on his shoulder, Green stood atop the Thousand-Eyed Giant Crab and flew toward the teleportation array leading to the world fragment where the Seven-Ring Holy Tower Rankings were contested.

Within the world fragment where the Seven-Ring Holy Tower Rankings were contested.

Although this was already his third time here, Yachenso's state of mind was clearly utterly different this time. Excitement and worry mingled into a complicated emotion, making him lick his lips.

Even the flesh-winged giant lizard beneath him and the two small metallic creatures seemed to sense Yachenso's unease. They became restrained and fell silent.

"Little Gold, when you see that Wizard Green, tell me everything about him at once. Don't get distracted playing around, understood?"

Yachenso cautioned him. The golden-furred monkey, his soul partner perched