The lake water was stirred up by the sword light, transforming into a torrential downpour, with each raindrop shimmering with golden light.
Qiao Feiya supported George from behind, and the expansive yet gentle energy surged into George's body, preventing him from fainting due to excessive strength depletion.
George glanced back, discovering that at this moment, Qiao Feiya was not wearing that cumbersome armor but was instead clad in a simple white robe.
Behind her, there stood a towering phantom wielding a Knight's Sword.
This phantom resembled the ancestral portraits venerated by the Qiao Ai'er Family for generations, identical to Knight King Joseph Qiao Ai'er!
The phantom nodded at Qiao Feiya before dissipating into the air. The longsword in Qiao Feiya's hand flickered with golden runes, and a crown appeared on her forehead.
"Brother George, if it weren't for you buying me time, I couldn't have reached the final step. Thank you."
"Leave the rest to me. I'll swiftly slay this creature, and then you can tell me what's transpired during this time."
Receiving his sister's affirmation, George grinned widely, smiling foolishly.
In truth, the giant elephant couldn't interfere with Qiao Feiya's trial, but telling George this made him happy.
The giant elephant stood up, its tusks broken, one ear erased by sword light, its small eyes fearfully watching Qiao Feiya.
Qiao Feiya raised her longsword, and each golden rune began to shine: "Though I don't know what you are, to kill you... requires just one strike!"
Just as she was about to strike, Qiao Feiya suddenly paused, and pulling George by the collar, retreated several hundred meters. Fresh chapters posted on novel★fire.net
Then, a red meteor fell from the sky, crashing directly onto the giant elephant's back.
A massive mushroom cloud rose, and the flesh on the giant elephant's back vanished completely, leaving only stark white bones.
A transparent orb with blue runes emerged from the meteor, containing a slightly disheveled old man wearing a pointed hat.
He was the Legendary Mage Hailin.
"Are you two crazy? Why did you suddenly attack me?" Hailin looked up, angrily at the sky.
"It's hard to explain, but essentially, you've been parasitized by some troublesome thing, and we need to temporarily detain you."
"It's best if you don't resist; it's better for everyone that way. But surely, you won't surrender meekly."
In the sky stood two figures, one Xun Ying, and the other Wen Wen.
Qiao Feiya was astonished, looking in that direction, not understanding the current situation.
She had merely taken a trial, and everything was fine when she entered. Everything changed when she came out.
The family was attacked, the city was in wreckage, chaos was everywhere, and most outrageously, she witnessed an internal war within the Hunter Association.
Which side should she help?
Hailin was an ally with their family, taking care of the Qiao Ai'er Family for years, so theoretically, she should help Hailin.
But Xun Ying also cared for her a lot, and Wen Wen was still her friend...
So, she decided not to help either side for now until she understood the situation clearly.
At this moment, George's phone also rang. He picked it up and saw a big exclamation mark on the screen, marking the official start of the action.
"The day has finally come. I've been waiting for it for almost going crazy!"
George put on his glasses and then took out a box, which was full of the same type of glasses.
He looked at Hailin and noticed that outside Hailin's head, there were also those blue tentacles, indicating Hailin had been eroded as well.
"Who would have thought, even Master Hailin..."
"Qiao Feiya, time is tight, I can't explain much. The detailed situation should have already been sent to every Demon Hunter's phone by the association."
"Wear these glasses; everyone with blue-purple tentacles on them is an enemy!"
"This is a battle concerning the future of the world. Declare your power with this battle!"
After finishing, George took the box of glasses and headed to his family's base, where there were many superpower users, some of whom were eroded as well.
Xun Ying and Wen Wen both raised their hands, a pair of ancient long swords and a black energy sword floated in the air.
Below, Hailin also saw the notification from the association and suddenly understood his predicament.
Years ago, after waking up from training, he felt something odd, like some memories were missing, but he subconsciously ignored these abnormalities.
There were also times when he was in an abnormal state, probably controlled by the Great Sage to do something.
He had always been puzzled about how the Great Sage managed to instantly break the seal of the Nest of Destruction and then seal Ye Haimo inside.
If it was Hailin acting himself, then everything would become very simple.
Hailin wanted to seal his strength himself, but just as the thought arose, blue-purple tentacles appeared in his eyes, and his aura became dangerous.
Wen Wen and Xun Ying waved their hands simultaneously, and the long swords in the sky fell simultaneously, pinning Hailin down firmly.
With their presence, they were assured of subduing Hailin, even if he was controlled.
Not only here, but simultaneously, all four eroded Judicators were being attacked by two Judicators at the same time.
Within the association, the operation to clear the eroded was also being carried out in sync.
All the Demon Hunters and Containment Officers from the Sanctuary launched an action simultaneously, catching the Great Sage off guard.
Amid sword glints, Wen Wen appeared beside Qiao Feiya, with Black Moon, grinning cheekily.
"Hehe, long time no see, didn't expect you to break through at this time."
"Help me deal with this old man quickly, and then come with me to a place. Previously there was not enough manpower, so I could only go by myself; with you, I'm much more confident."
Qiao Feiya rolled her eyes but didn't refuse Wen Wen's arrangement.
Through her own observations, along with the things George said earlier, and after trying the glasses herself, she understood how urgent the situation was now.
Without knowing anything, following Wen Wen's arrangements is the optimal solution.
"Defeat him, right? I'll do my best."
A golden light flashed in Qiao Feiya's eyes, the longsword in her hand glowed, then a slash of Sword Qi shot towards Hailin.
This Sword Qi was prepared to deal with the giant elephant before, now it was just right to use against Hailin.
Struggling under the attacks of Wen Wen and Xun Ying, Hailin, after receiving this attack, found his sturdy barrier cracking, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.