The Fire Beast in Leina's Heart, the Calamity Body!
Like a small lake, Leina could completely evaporate in minutes if she activated her domain.
A true human-shaped mini sun.
If the enemy dares to get close, they'll scald your chickens in no time.
The chicken mentioned here is roast chicken.
"But what would it feel like for Leina at 1,000 degrees Celsius?" Shen Xing pondered, suddenly feeling a little eager to try it out.
He snapped out of his thoughts and handed over the advanced material [Ashes Arcane Tome]: "Leina, absorb this."
"After passing the Master Trial, you will be able to officially advance to the next level."
"Yes, my lord!"
The red-haired monk accepted it solemnly.
He then took a deep breath and looked at the dark red secret manual in his hand.
A flame ignited in her hand, quickly setting the book ablaze.
"Splash..."
Driven by the flames, the books began to turn their pages automatically, and ancient parchment pages flashed before our eyes.
As you can see, it contains formulas, permutations, and combinations of various spells.
When it was halfway through its pages, the tome was completely engulfed in flames, transforming into a raging inferno.
Immediately afterwards, thousands upon thousands of fire runes flew out and spun rapidly around Leina.
The red-haired mage closed his eyes and began to absorb the runes one by one, his movements unhurried and deliberate.
With each one she absorbed, her aura became even more restrained.
After half an hour, all the fire runes had disappeared.
The energy it contained, as well as the knowledge of various fire manipulation techniques, have been completely absorbed and mastered by Leina.
At this moment, her aura had completely returned to calm.
But beneath the calm, one can sense a powerful force of destruction.
"Whoosh!"
Suddenly, a flame ignited beside the red-haired mage.
It was as if a curtain had been set ablaze with alcohol, transforming into a two-meter-high, one-meter-wide gate of flames.
At the center of the gate of flames, there is also an 'S' symbol.
Clearly, this is the entrance to the trial space.
"Just as recorded on the forum, everyone's Master Trial is different, so the entrance is also different."
"But... how come Leina is also an S-rank trial participant?"
It's important to know that Onyxia was only ranked S-class because she underwent Rebirth and participated in the Master Trial for the second time.
It's somewhat unbelievable that this fire mage was ranked S-class right from the start.
After all, the difficulty of this level of trial is well-known; even that dragon girl almost failed.
Could it be... because Leina's aptitude has reached 90, touching the limit of a living being?
Shen Xing seemed to understand something, then reminded her, "Leina, the trial you're about to face is very difficult, so please be careful."
"Understood, my lord!"
Her eyes gleamed with fire, and she resembled a fireball poised to be unleashed, radiating aggression.
"Very good, go in now."
Shen Xing said in a deep voice, "I will stay by your side and help you in crucial moments."
Upon hearing the last sentence, the aggression in the fire mage's eyes vanished, replaced by endless tenderness.
"With your protection, I will definitely succeed." Her voice was soft, yet incredibly firm. "No one can stop me from breaking through to the Master."
Even if it is a god, I will turn him to ashes!
With that, she stepped lightly into the fire gate and disappeared in no time.
[Ding! Your territory hero, Leina Yenet, has officially begun her Master Trial!]
[Difficulty of this trial: S-rank!]
[Trial Time: 6 hours (Please complete the trial within the specified time, otherwise it will be considered a failure)]
[As a lord, you have one opportunity to provide off-field assistance.]
The familiar prompt flashed before my eyes once again.
Shen Xing glanced at the time.
It is currently 7:12 PM.
There are less than five hours left until the start of the third night's Red Mist Frenzy.
If all goes well, Leina should be able to complete her breakthrough before the battle begins.
Of course, it's hard to say; she might fail this time.
After all, the S-rank trial is no simple matter; it tests not only your combat strength but also your mental fortitude.
With that in mind, Shen Xing approached the fire door and began to check on Leina's trial progress.
The cold square was charred black, covered with a thick layer of ash.
Black mist hung in the air, and a pungent smell filled the air.
A fiery red figure appeared out of thin air in the square.
She opened her ruby-like eyes, quickly stood up from the ground, and instantly entered battle mode.
His wary gaze swept around, his staff gripped tightly in his hand.
As she looked around, ancient towers, palaces, and magical spires flashed by before her eyes.
However, these buildings were all charred black, as if they had been burned by a fire.
Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar scene around her, a look of bewilderment appeared in the red-haired girl's eyes.
"This is... the Master Trial?"
"They actually sent me back to 'Shen'ao Academy,' what do they need me to do?"
She frowned, puzzled.
Suddenly, five pillars of fire shot into the sky from the surrounding buildings!
"Boom! Boom boom!"
A scorching wave of fire erupted, and an aura of destruction swept outwards.
Leina instantly raised her staff, her eyes warily fixed on the direction from which the pillar of fire was erupting.
Three of the pillars of fire were located in different directions, while the other two were in the central area.
"What are these pillars of fire...?" A look of confusion appeared in Leina's eyes.
At the same time, a system notification appeared before Shen Xing's eyes.
[Attention! The Master Trial has officially begun. Defeat the five fire beasts within the time limit to pass the challenge.]
[Current progress: 0/5]
Upon seeing the notification, Shen Xing's eyes showed surprise. "Oh? This notification appeared so quickly?"
"And the method is quite simple; you just need to take down five fire beasts."
"It seems that Leina's trial is not a test of her mental state, but a test of her combat strength."
Thinking about this, he gradually felt a little relieved.
After all, compared to a test of willpower, this simple and direct way of clearing the level is more suitable for this fire mage.
At that moment, Leina also heard the system notification, and her gaze gradually hardened.
The goal is clear: defeat five enemies to Metamorphosis Master.
With that thought in mind, she took a deep breath and walked towards the nearest pillar of fire.
As I walked across the charred bluestone ground, the thick layer of ash beneath my feet felt soft to the touch.
They navigated the several side roads with practiced ease and soon arrived near the pillar of fire.
What lay before Leina was the ruins of a building, blackened by flames.
The square building was constructed entirely of stone, with faded magical patterns carved on it.
This is the teaching building of the Shen'ao Academy. In the past, the instructors taught their students various kinds of magic here. It was here that Leina learned her first spell - Flame Spell.
Memories flooded her mind like a tide, but she quickly suppressed them again.
Pushing open the charred iron door, one finds an empty hall inside.
The once neatly arranged tables, chairs, and various magical artifacts have all been burned to ashes.
In the center of the hall stood a peculiar figure.
To Leina's astonishment, the figure was not the monster she had imagined, but a familiar face from the past.
She stood there, wearing a gray robe, staring blankly at the Shen'ao Academy emblem hanging on the wall.
"Stella... Mentor?" Leina asked tentatively.
Upon hearing the sound, the figure slowly turned around, gradually revealing a terrifying face that had been burned beyond recognition by flames, with skin and flesh stuck together.
Her facial features were completely unrecognizable; pus was constantly oozing from her right eye socket, and her lips had disappeared.
"Leina, you're back..."
She spoke in a hoarse voice, a terrifying smile tugging at the corners of her mouth.
Chapter 268: The Fire Beast in Leina's Heart, the Calamity Body! (6000)
In the trial space, Leina stared at the figure whose face had been burned beyond recognition, and her hand holding the staff trembled involuntarily.
"Mentor Stella... what happened?"
She couldn't understand how her mentor, whom she remembered as gentle, mature, and beautiful, could have become such a terrifying figure.
The figure observed her for a moment with its remaining left eye, then sighed, "It seems... you've forgotten what happened that day."
Leina's gaze deepened with confusion, and she said softly, "I have indeed lost a part of my memory... all I can remember is the time I spent living at the Shen'ao Academy."
"Then I inexplicably found myself in a strange place, and many people were chasing me."