Retired God King becomes Witch Idol Manager

"Uh."

Messiah couldn't help but burst out laughing, rendering his prepared lines useless. The audience and teachers were also amused, while the instructors from Saxony College blushed deeply.

This year's contestants seem to be a bunch of oddballs; those who lack ability love to pretend to be the best in the world, while those who are truly talented are actually cowardly.

Mengmeng, who was in the lounge, stomped her feet in anger and yelled, "Why are you running away? Beat him up! What a disgrace!"

Among the candidate fighters, only two did not laugh: the white wolf boy had a solemn expression, and the snow leopard girl had a serious look on her face. Only they had witnessed Jiu Bao's abilities in the preliminaries.

Just two minutes into the game, Jiu Bao, covered in mud, scrambled to the edge of the barrier, dodging the barrage of electric whips several times. He crashed into the transparent boundary, causing the barrier to tremble violently. The force of the impact was considerable.

The panda shook its head, its eyes seeing stars. Turning around, it saw the ferocious hunter charging towards it with lightning and thunder. In desperation, it leaped up with all its might.

This jump was incredible. Jiu Bao shot into the sky like a cannonball, covering more than a hundred meters, and then crashed into the edge of the sky with a loud "bang," crying out in pain.

The elven hunter was dumbfounded. Looking up at the sky, he realized that the whip was too far away to reach him. Good heavens, this was a genuine Beast Spirit Saint, whose physical strength alone could split mountains and shatter rocks.

"Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah!"

Amidst the wails, the Holy Domain's soul inadvertently leaked out. Jiu Bao clutched the back of his head, his eyes flashing with ferocity, his pupils stained red with blood. The black and white fur ball went berserk and swelled as it fell, expanding into a giant monster that descended from the sky.

"this!?"

The elven hunter's pupils dilated as the opponent in his field of vision grew larger and larger, as if a mountain was pressing down on him, leaving him no way to avoid it.

Boom!

Jiu Bao plopped down, causing the ground to shake and mud and water to fly everywhere. The elf hunter coughed up a mouthful of blood and fainted on the spot. Before the results on the big screen could be displayed, he was dragged out by the medical team instructor for emergency treatment.

"hiss........"

The laughter in the audience stopped abruptly. Everyone gasped, their faces turned pale, and just imagining it made their legs go weak.

Messiah and Zenora exchanged a glance, stuck out their tongues, and said shyly, "Congratulations to Jiu Bao for advancing to the top 32!"

Saxony's mentors breathed a sigh of relief, having finally salvaged some face. It was unlikely that this giant baby would learn to fight, so they could only hope he would have good luck and not encounter any monsters in the semi-finals.

Vivian exclaimed, "The students from Saxony never disappoint Star Alliance School every year."

War Bear, White Wolf, Snow Leopard, and many other feline beastmen who failed to stand out this year are all born warriors and are also the main force of the Savage Legion, producing many powerful figures.

The tiger-man instructor who had attended the Ceylon Battle Tournament proudly said, "The academy headmaster is too kind. However, our Saxony truly represents the highest level of the Starry Sky Martial Arts Tournament. Unlike some weak regions that name their classes after delicate plants, they are overjoyed when a few outstanding students emerge. Our students, on the other hand, are accompanied by dangerous monsters like sea dragons!"

"Who can argue with that?"

Serani covered her mouth and giggled, exuding a seductive charm; adding fuel to the fire was her favorite pastime.

682. The Nightingale Sings

Skuld rolled his eyes and sneered, "The highest level? If I remember correctly, this is only the group stage. It's too early to brag. Maybe none of the Saxon players will escape the group of death."

"Ha, do you think the Undefeated Fist without its mark and the rookie Saint War Maiden who took over as a substitute can break through?"

"We'll only know after we fight!"

........

Without the Virgo Star Envoy and the Winged Lion City Lord in charge, the atmosphere on the platform was no longer serious; it became quite noisy.

Vivian sighed and turned her head to look, only to find that Invincible and the two sexy slaves were tense and on guard at all times, which made her feel a little strange.

"Lord Reinhardt is just that meticulous; don't take it to heart."

"Ah."

You might not believe it, but the old headmaster and the Duke of Destruction had similarities in life: both were aloof and arrogant, and both were unreasonable. Joseph Joestar was very good at dealing with this kind of old man.

Seeing that Wudi seemed lost in thought, Vivian asked in a low voice, "What happened?"

"I don't know either, but... something doesn't feel right."

Invincible shook his head.

Vivian frowned. She spread her mental energy throughout the city but sensed nothing. Rhine City was calm and peaceful, and the Federation's top Lionheart Legion was stationed there. The surrounding star field was also very safe under the surveillance of the Star Sanctuary, and there was also the Unicorn Cavalry of Trapped Sky Island for defense.

Last time, it was because Governor Pei Lun was killed. A tragedy like the demons attacking the galaxy will never happen again.

"A brilliant strike!"

Cheers erupted again from the sidelines as a furry orc girl swung an uppercut and eliminated Denton, cleanly and decisively defeating her opponent.

Mengmeng exited the mimicry barrier, raising her hands to welcome the cheers of the audience. Her reddish-brown fur and hot figure left a deep impression on everyone. With her "superb" skills, she bombarded everyone, leaving the little priest of the Temple of Love and Wisdom helpless. Once the giant bear iron fist got close, it would be the moment to decide the winner.

Vivian clapped softly, not pressing for further questions, and instead watched the two contestants who were about to take the stage. These children were full of vigor and passion, standing on the Starry Sky Stage for the same purpose; they were the future and hope of the Federation.

After several closely fought and tough battles, several more fighters advanced to the top 32, and soon the final match of Group B arrived.

Both sides standing on opposite sides of the stage belong to the Winged Race, but one of them rides a pure white spirit beast. He is the Sky Rider of the Unicorn Knight, with four wings full of white feathers, representing the Rhine Holy Warrior in the battle.

The other was a black-winged angel wielding a staff and draped in a demonic robe. Lily openly revealed two pairs of black wings, their jet-black feathers resembling those of a raven, and even her halo flowed with dark elements.

The audience fell silent, watching the young mage with curiosity. It was the first time they had ever seen an angel with such an overwhelming affinity for dark elements.

Legend has it that the Sky Island is a place of endless daylight and perpetual darkness. The Winged Clan are servants of the Heavenly Father, a pure race born to walk with the light. This anomaly made the girl a thorn in the side of others from a young age.

"Agatha Christie, the Unicorn Rider, vs. Lily, the Dark Sorcerer"

Boos immediately erupted from the Rhine Holy Martial Academy students, who believed that only the unclean would be abandoned by the Father and left with a black mark.

Major Unicorn Knight nodded slightly, put on his helmet, and looked even younger than Alicia with his delicate features. His behavior was polite, but his eyes were full of disgust.

Lily grew accustomed to this, and the dark halo above her head gradually darkened. She was often scorned by her people and suffered endless scorn until she came to Saint Lenza and found a group of good friends in the Nightingale Society.

Without further ado, the moment the portal opened, both sides entered the simulated barrier and plunged into the ancient forest.

"Wait, isn't that someone from the Raiser family...?"

The other mentors recognized Lily and all looked at Zakri from the Rhine side. They were familiar with this Winged Clan Special Grade Mentor, who had led an expedition to fight the Agate Dragon Manun and had met him in the Primal Plane G91 within the Obsidian Empire.

"Trash is trash. He has the bloodline of Leser flowing through his veins but has been unable to break through to the Saint Realm. Only Saint Lensa would recruit such garbage!"

Zachary looked at her with disdain and snorted coldly. It was shameful to even mention the name of that filthy thing. If she hadn't been born with the noble blood of the Archangel, Lily would have been executed at birth.

As a family elder, Zachary not only failed to offer encouragement but also uttered such harsh words, causing both the Libra and Aries Star Envoys to frown.

Skuld sneered, "How come I remember some people who also had the blood of Raiser taking ten years to barely be crowned?"

Zachary's expression changed slightly. "I...I was distracted, otherwise..."

"Otherwise? Even without the so-called Seraph's Blood, I only used it for two years. Shut up, you piece of trash!"

Skuld gave the middle finger, showing no mercy when mocking her own people, and she certainly had the right to do so.

"you!"

Zach's face flushed red, but he couldn't refute it. If he angered this drunkard, he might end up being carried out in a lap.

The person now sitting in the position of Principal of Saint Lenza is not that down-on-her-luck little girl who failed to challenge Emperor Obsidian, but the former Archangel who has recovered his full strength, the former Commander-in-Chief of the Unicorn Knights, and the "Flare" Studdy.

The mimicry barrier recreates a vibrant ancient world, with towering trees comparable to skyscrapers, obscuring the sky and resembling a green maze.

Lily sighed and gripped her staff tightly. This was the home that had nurtured her, yet she felt no sense of belonging here; it was unfamiliar and cold.

The next second, the girl's confusion vanished, replaced by a resolute and cold expression. She murmured an incantation, and a layer of black mist quickly spread out, blurring the view within a hundred meters and preventing the hunters in the sky from easily capturing their target.

Rhine is the free city within the Sky Island. Most of the Winged Race members who go to great lengths to attend top universities are "weaklings" who are unable to get into the best schools. However, Lily is clearly not among them. As a contestant participating for the second time, she is quite experienced and is also the best performer among the Quasi-Saint Warriors.

As soon as Agatha entered the simulated battlefield, she dominated the sky, riding her unicorn and circling the treetops, searching for enemies. She frowned slightly when she saw the black mist.

Whoosh!

A dark, magical arrow shot from the north, and Lily launched the first attack.

Agatha tightened the reins and narrowly dodged, instantly locating the sorcerer based on the direction. She then raised her spear, her entire body enveloped in armor woven from luminous flames, and charged forward like an arrow released from a bow!

The duel between warriors and magic classes is always about chasing each other. Controlling the distance is the real game between the two sides. Once a knight gets close, even the strongest spell will not have time to be cast.

The Light Knight used his mobility to traverse the forest and dispel the mist, but his spear missed its mark; there was nothing in the clearing.

683. The Death Group Match Begins

The lone rider, relying on his mobility, traversed the forest like a ray of sunlight, dispelling the mist. But his spear missed its mark; the clearing was empty.

A warning bell rang in Agatha's mind. It was too late to escape the trap. Seven or eight dark, ghostly ropes emerged from the mist, the fog coiling like tentacles and binding the unicorn's four legs.

Pegasus neighed in alarm and anger, but fortunately it was not yet deeply trapped. Its horn emitted a wave of light that shattered the tentacles, and it returned to the sky.

The outcome of this match is hard to predict. The difference in strength can be seen from the first encounter. Both Unicorn and Major Agatha's spirit fluctuations are higher than Lily's. However, the sorcerer's tactics are very clever. Agatha didn't even discover Lily's true form.

"Coward! Come out and face me!"

Agatha circled in the sky, shouting angrily, but dared not venture into the dense forest again, resorting instead to blindly firing with her less-than-skilled ranged magic.

Following the camera on the big screen, viewers can clearly see that Lily remains calm and unmoved, frequently adjusting her position to set up the magic array, with seemingly random positions concealing hidden secrets.

Lily's next attack was quite straightforward. She raised her hand and released a Dark Magic Bullet, directly revealing her position, confident that Agatha wouldn't fall for it.

As expected, the unicorn rider ignored these obvious baits and instead attacked the giant tree, his light spear piercing several large holes in the trunk.

As several ancient trees in the center of the map crashed to the ground, the view through the fog gradually cleared, and strands of black threads stood out conspicuously in the sunlight, clearly indicating a trap.

"You're too naive to think you can win with such despicable means. I'll make sure you have nowhere to hide!"

"People are only willing to believe what they want to see, even at the cost of breaking their own wings."

Lily sighed softly, her tall figure emerging from the thick fog, and with a gentle flick of her fingers, all the threads gathered around her.

At the same time, a magic circle lit up, rising from the ground into the sky, and dark light enveloped the simulated barrier.

Agatha's expression changed slightly. She felt her body suddenly become heavier, as the armor on her body pressed down on her delicate frame with several times its original weight. The unicorn's four hooves bent slightly, and it growled uneasily, flapping its wings with great difficulty before finally stopping on the ground.

"A gravitational field!?"

The major's caution gave the sorcerers ample time to set up the battlefield; now they all had to stay on the ground.

The sorcerer's tactics were clear: he had successfully deprived the unicorn rider of air superiority; the unicorn without wings was nothing more than a slightly more handsome warhorse.

"A clever trick, and then what?"

Agatha crouched down, sneering, patting the unicorn's head, ready to pierce its frail body at any moment, knowing that they were no more than fifty meters apart.