Zhen Yue’s body slowly emitted a pitch-black Dark Radiance, the figure of Xuanwu faintly appearing, its steady presence naturally spreading like a mountain.

But at this moment, his mood was far from calm.

Because...

Ye Mingqiu’s form had already expanded to twelve meters in height, far more terrifying than the five meters he stood during the battle with Qing Yu, his aura even more frightening.

[Tyrant Form] + [Beast King True Form]

[Royal Majesty]

The next moment, a terrifying and overbearing aura erupted once more, as if a king on high was oppressing his enemies.

[Unyielding Will]

The passive controlled by Zhen Yue took effect, stubbornly resisting this attribute reduction judgment, but before he could breathe a sigh of relief, Ye Mingqiu began to transform.

[Beast Blood Boiling]: When the [Royal Majesty] judgment fails, it increases the host’s attack speed and movement speed by 30%.

"Crack!"

Ye Mingqiu rolled his shoulder and neck, a crisp sound bursting from his neck, his originally dark pupils gradually emitting a crimson killing intent.

Something is wrong!

Nine out of ten things feel wrong!

Alarm bells rang in Zhen Yue’s heart, feeling that the Ye Mingqiu he faced now seemed several times stronger than when fighting Qing Yu, this terrifying momentum not at all resembling a Tier One Spiritualist.

Yet despite the shock, he responded calmly, taking a deep breath, raising the Steel Giant Shield and rushing without hesitation at the terrifying Demon God standing twelve meters tall.

[Innate Perception]

War Tyrant narrowed his eyes, the constantly changing attack routes completely in view, with a 30% increase in attack speed and movement speed, coupled with the 50% All Attributes increase from Beast King True Form, his attack speed had undergone a qualitative change.

"Boom!"

War Tyrant strode forward, heavy footsteps shaking the ground, crushing small stones and sending emerald leaves fluttering down from surrounding giant trees.

Crimson pupils locked onto Zhen Yue, gripping the vicious Blood Spear ever tighter, his strong and powerful muscles bulging, the predictive path from [Innate Perception] gradually aligning.

"Holy Charge!"

Zhen Yue leapt again, holding the Giant Shield with one hand, slicing the air with the Great Sword.

"Swing!"

At this moment, War Tyrant’s Blood Spear erupted with a bursting sound, the scarlet hue flying skyward like a shooting star, connecting into a blood-red rainbow that precisely landed on Zhen Yue’s body.

"Clang!"

The Blood Spear struck first but was blocked by Zhen Yue’s Steel Giant Shield, the clash of metal reverberating like the tearing heavens, invisible shock waves rippling as if touching the heart of every spectator.

You must know, this is a ranking match with the top of the Celestial Ladder Arena, held in extremely high regard.

Nearly all spiritualists had come to watch!

Under the gaze of all, War Tyrant continued to swing the massive spear over ten meters long, terrifying power allowing him to face off against Zhen Yue’s skills, pushing him back with sheer force! He countered the skills with basic attacks!

"Boom!"

With Zhen Yue’s incredulous gaze, he spat out fresh blood while flying backward at high speed, his body plowing a terrifying trench through the forest, crashing through several towering trees.

Giant trees toppled, dust rose, the fearsome sound rocking the arena, catching every viewer’s attention.

Especially Qing Yu, whose body trembled uncontrollably, cold sweat soaking his clothes. Suddenly recalling the previous sensation, it was a terrifying feeling of certain death if hit.

Although he appeared at ease outwardly, in truth, if Ye Mingqiu had struck him, his situation would likely have been dire.

Monster!

An absolute monster!

This guy was invincible even at Tier One!

...

"Cough, cough! Pfft!"

Zhen Yue crawled from the smoke, blood involuntarily escaping his mouth, eyes quivering with fear.

This was no tank!

Whose tank possesses such immense Power?

This guy must be focusing on Power!

Despite collapsing internally, Zhen Yue’s mindset quickly regrouped, analyzing the situation.

Not only was his Power extremely strong, but he also possessed some skill with additional piercing damage, a type greatly unfavorable to Tanks.

"Pfft!"

Breaking through the air once more, the dust was forcefully dispersed by the War Tyrant’s enormous tornado-like figure. Hidden in the mist, Zhen Yue slowly raised his head, observing the twelve-meter tall War Tyrant preparing to thrust downward with the Blood Spear.

The terrifying killing intent locked onto him felt like being bound to the execution platform, gazing upward at the descending guillotine.

"Ah!"

Zhen Yue roared, activating the strongest defensive ability [Black Tortoise Illusion], cursing internally: did you have this terrifying speed and attack power when fighting Qing Yu? This is Pacific-sized disparity!

War Tyrant didn’t care about his thoughts, merely plunging the Blood Spear down with all his might, the tip slicing through space, hitting the freshly gathered [Black Tortoise Illusion] and exploding with a world-ending sound.

"Boom!"

The immense force shattered the earth beneath [Black Tortoise Illusion], web-like cracks spreading rapidly in all directions, the once-solid ground now fragile as tofu under War Tyrant’s absolute might, swiftly splintered.

Beneath the Black Tortoise Illusion, Zhen Yue struggled to hold his shield defensively, breathing rapidly, eyes never more terrified.

Because...

His [Black Tortoise Illusion] had been pierced directly by this guy, an S-Level top talent with unmatched Defense Power, confident in blocking even attacks from similarly leveled Dominators.

However, it was still pierced!

What kind of Attack Power is this!

In the next instant, as Zhen Yue stared in horror, War Tyrant rapidly withdrew the Blood Spear, shifting posture with incredible efficiency and agility, launching another attack on [Black Tortoise Illusion].

"Boom!"

After the explosive sound, Zhen Yue hastily assessed, realizing the damage seemed lesser than before, prompting him to...perhaps take a moment...

Before thinking further, War Tyrant’s next attack had already arrived, the explosive tumult falling like rain, not a single strike but a relentless deluge.

"Boom boom boom boom!"

The turtle shell of [Black Tortoise Illusion] quickly fractured further, at this rate, Zhen Yue’s talent defense wouldn’t hold for even 5 seconds.

"Crack!"

The shell was completely shattered, transforming into sky-high emerald fragments, floating and dissipating. Inside, Zhen Yue’s face remained blank, unable to process the information, instincts driving continued defense, yet his calmness teetering on collapse.

The Blood Spear descended again, the terrifying force once more sending Zhen Yue flying with a jolt, transforming into a swift projectile across the forest.

Then, under everyone’s gaze, the massive twelve-meter tall War Tyrant moved, his colossal form remarkably fast as lightning, crushing earth to create shadows, swiftly reaching Zhen Yue from above.

The scarlet Blood Spear screamed like a Giant Dragon, piercing Zhen Yue’s body, War Tyrant’s eyes meeting his shocked gaze as he withdrew the spear, letting crimson blood linger in the air.

Then, a rain of successive strikes erupted continuously, speechless without need for further conversation, mere raw assault.

Crimson blood spread across the ground, the tenacious Life Force of Zhen Yue ultimately succumbing.

[Battle Victory]

[Your ranking has risen to the top of the Celestial Ladder]

Zhen Yue’s shattered body dispersed, the War Tyrant reverting back to Ye Mingqiu, gazing at Zhen Yue’s disappearance, he said: "Impressive Tanking, you’re the strongest defensive Spiritualist I’ve encountered."

Meanwhile, back in the safety zone, Zhen Yue quietly retreated to his room, huddled in a corner, eyes trembling.

He might need some time alone.