The Cockroach-like Girl Is My Beast-Chapter 499 - 434: Semifinals, Begins 2

They naturally knew what it meant when Lin Guang unleashed all his power and liberated all his strength.

That meant Lin Guang’s situation would completely reach that critical point.

But at this moment, the three girls had no intention of dissuading him.

Because, as they had always known.

Lin Guang could not be persuaded.

If he wanted to do it, let him do it.

"......"

Lin Guang took a deep breath, nodded, and his lips slightly curved up.

"Let’s go eat first."

......

In the villa dining room, soft light bathed the sumptuous dishes.

The top-tier gourmet cuisine provided by the hosts was naturally exquisite, and at the corner of the dining table, there were a few plates of delicately designed, sweetly fragrant pastries—Lin Guang’s stolen moments of creation.

Primarily to make slight progress on the daily star shards feeding bar, better than nothing.

"I see, I understand now."

Leng Shengnan put down the cutlery, her heroic face carrying the usual briskness and seriousness, and took the initiative to speak.

"You want to face Jiang Nalan one-on-one, without any outside influences, and fight head-on to determine the victory, right."

"Then let me be the first this time."

Lin Guang was slightly taken aback.

Honestly speaking, they indeed hadn’t appeared in the previous four rounds.

But...

Leng Shengnan shook her head and smiled: "This isn’t your tournament alone."

Du Qing put down his chopsticks and spoke: "I also suggest letting her go first." 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

"Whether Jiang Nalan will start first is still unknown."

"According to my understanding of his style... he may likely be the last to appear, just like during the point match."

"If indeed he hides a terrifying power as you said, and shrinks to the last position waiting for you to be exhausted, the situation won’t be optimistic."

"Though the other two on their team can’t be considered prodigies, they are purple talent holders after all, and even if you can defeat them instantly, you’ll still expend some spirit and ether, which is unfavorable for subsequent critical battles."

Leng Shengnan nodded: "If Jiang Nalan chooses to start first, I’ll just forfeit and let you go."

"If he isn’t first, then leave it to me."

Du Qing glanced at Leng Shengnan, shook his head: "You don’t need to go all out, it’s fine to leave the first two to me."

Leng Shengnan smiled, eyes narrowing as she spoke: "That won’t do."

"No matter what, I’m not here just to play around."

"In any case... don’t worry about anything else, just focus on the battle with Jiang Nalan."

She spoke earnestly: "Leave the rest to us."

Their gazes simultaneously fell on Lin Guang.

It was a look filled with battle intent, determination... and expectation.

A spark flashed in Lin Guang’s eyes as he looked at the system crystal in the Sea of Spirit.

—Eight glittering star shards circled around it, slowly revolving, and the progress bar for the ninth was nearly full.

Even with the current accumulation speed, adding the first two individuals wouldn’t be enough to gather a starlight before defeating Jiang Nalan.

But as long as Jiang Nalan is defeated, accumulating this truly crucial starlight should be more than enough.

Then...

Let’s go with it.

Lin Guang nodded: "Then I’ll leave it to you."

Five days until the semi-finals...

It will truly be the moment of fate.

......

At the same time.

In the luxurious villa prepared for top contestants at the Celestial Curtain Secret Realm.

In a quiet room.

Jiang Nalan was still dressed in that blue robe, as if he had traveled from over a century ago, with deep blue long hair and a calm expression.

The incredibly mysterious Fish Dragon, though still in his Spirit Beast Space, had its phantom with a sleek body covered in silver scales appearing intermittently around him, as if swimming in the void.

At this moment, Jiang Nalan sat alone, quietly watching a seemingly ordinary mirror placed before him.

He was staring at himself in the mirror.

However...

What was clearly reflected in the mirror was not Jiang Nalan’s young and handsome face.

But a visage that bore some resemblance to Jiang Nalan in its brows, riddled with the ravages of time, its eyes deep like the sea of stars, an old face.

Yet at that moment, his gaze suddenly fluctuated, and a ripple appeared in the eyes of the elderly figure in the mirror as well.

In Jiang Nalan’s mind, an unexpected scene suddenly flashed by.

It was a silhouette of a crown-bearing dark golden skeleton, its will so intense it seemed to transcend everything.

"Lin Guang..."

......

Five days later.

"Good morning, everyone! Welcome back to the highly anticipated Fenghai Province High School Spirit Masters’ Tournament arena!"

"Time flies, and after witnessing countless thrilling duels and the brilliance of countless geniuses, the Celestial Curtain Secret Realm has finally reached the twentieth day of the tournament! After numerous grueling and exciting elimination matches, and several days of rest and preparation, the top four teams have emerged, revitalized and full of spirit, all for today’s fate-deciding semi-finals!"

The commentator Xing Yue’s voice echoed throughout the magnificent stadium via amplification spiritual artifacts, each word bursting with passion and anticipation, igniting the enthusiasm of tens of thousands in the venue, as well as hundreds of millions across all Fenghai Province.

At this moment, the venue was packed, with support flags swirling like waves, and the cheers were almost breaking through the clouds.

"Yes, dear audience! Today, we will witness the four strongest teams engage in life-and-death battles for the final ticket to the finals!"

"Every victory means getting one step closer to the championship trophy, every clash might give birth to a new legend!"