When 'God' Decides To Start Over-Chapter 850 - 334: Battle of the Hercules Machine (Part 3)

The panel of the Powerful Divine Machine retracted backward like a car's shock absorber, visibly retracting a certain distance.

The numbers on the screen of the Powerful Divine Machine flashed rapidly, finally stopping at 107.

"Is it only this little amount? Fine, I'll give it a harder shot next time." Xiao Er descended from the stage with a smug expression.

The trial takers that followed didn't perform well at all, with several unable to even reach 20 points.

The worst one only reached 9 points, while the others just scored in the teens, making the audience, who initially thought the competition was easy, realize that the Powerful Divine Machine's contest was not simple at all.

Fortunately, a few participants managed to pass afterward. As the competition proceeded, a few stronger trial takers appeared, but the highest score was only in the eighties. Besides Xiao Er, there wasn't a single score over a hundred.

"Too weak, it's boring. Are today's trial takers really this standard? There's not even one worthy opponent." After the competition ended, Xiao Er rushed to Li Xiu's VIP room, resting his legs on the coffee table, crossing them with an air of a lonely expert.

"I'm going to prepare for the competition," Li Qingyi said, getting up as her turn was approaching.

"Is this beauty also joining the competition?" Xiao Er, who had been sneakily glancing at Li Qingyi sitting beside Li Xiu, quickly asked upon hearing her intention.

"Is there a problem?" Li Qingyi asked.

"Are you Li Xiu's girlfriend?" Xiao Er's thinking was astonishingly direct, suddenly asking such a question.

"No." Li Qingyi immediately replied.

"Do you have a boyfriend?" Xiao Er pressed further.

"No." Li Qingyi slightly shook her head.

"That's good then." Xiao Er tossed a Demon Spirit Ring to Li Qingyi: "This is for you. I just bought this S-Class Demon Spirit Ring, and with it, you'll easily pass the first round."

"I appreciate the gesture, but there's no need." Li Qingyi placed the Demon Spirit Ring on the coffee table in front of Xiao Er and then turned and walked out.

After Li Qingyi left, Xiao Er put down his legs, leaned toward Li Xiu, and said, "Li Xiu, that beauty isn't bad at all. What's her background?"

"She's my subordinate." Li Xiu replied with a smile.

"Be honest, is there anything between you two? If there is, I won't say anything more. If not, I'm going to make a move." Xiao Er said.

"I advise you not to make a move." Li Xiu said.

"Got it, I'll pretend I didn't say anything. I don't have many virtues except being excellent, but I understand that a friend's wife is off-limits." Xiao Er sat back down, somewhat regrettably saying, "Such a beauty, truly rare, too bad I came too late."

Li Xiu just smiled without further explanation.

Upon seeing Li Qingyi go on stage, Xiao Er noticed that she didn't summon anything but walked right up to the Powerful Divine Machine, seemingly intending to do it herself.

"Li Xiu, not to criticize, but as the City Lord of the City of Light, how can you not give your girlfriend a decent demon spirit? Making her do it herself is too ungraceful. If I had such a beautiful girlfriend, she could choose any demon spirit she wants." Xiao Er said, crossing his legs while sipping a drink.

"She doesn't like using demon spirits." Li Xiu casually said.

"Don't be silly, all women are like this. They say they don't want it, but they're just waiting for you to send it. If you don't cherish such a beauty, who knows which jerk will snatch her away. By then, it'll be too late to cry." Xiao Er said.

Li Xiu remained noncommittal, solely watching Li Qingyi before the Powerful Divine Machine.

Li Qingyi didn't even summon a Symbiotic Contract, only pressing her palm on the panel of the Powerful Divine Machine.

Poof!

Just as Xiao Er was taking a sip of his drink, he saw the numbers on the screen frantically jumping, finally stopping at 110, nearly choking him, spraying out a mouthful of drink.

"What the heck, what's going on? Is there something fishy with your machine? How did just a touch from her score 110, while my Light Base demon spirit's earlier strike was only 107…" Xiao Er widened his eyes at Li Xiu, questioning.

"Is Light Base very strong?" Li Xiu smiled at Xiao Er.

"Of course Light Base is strong… Wait… Are you implying… that your girlfriend is a Light Base level trial taker?" Xiao Er's eyes widened as he looked at Li Xiu.

"More or less." Li Xiu thought to himself, "More than just Light Base."

"A Light Base level girlfriend… You're really lucky… It's only now that I… Never mind…" Xiao Er, feeling frustrated, didn't want to continue talking. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

The following contestants weren't particularly notable. Xiao Er, perhaps because of his frustration or lack of interest in male trial takers, remained mostly silent.

Li Xiu, however, watched with great interest, soon noticing an elder on stage. Without summoning anything, the elder assumed a horse stance and punched the Powerful Divine Machine, hitting a score of 110.

"Now the competition's getting interesting. Didn't expect that old man to be quite capable." Xiao Er nonchalantly commented.

However, three more individuals subsequently scored 110, leaving Xiao Er amazed: "Your trial taker contest is quite something, actually having this many Light Base levels participating."

Before Li Xiu could respond, Xiao Er suddenly stood up, eyes shining as he focused on a newly entered female trial taker.

"Oh no… I'm done for… I've found true love… How can there be such a captivating woman in the world… I must make her my girlfriend… Li Xiu… This is your organized competition, you must have her contact information, right? Quick, give it to me." Xiao Er exclaimed exaggeratedly.

After taking a glance at the female trial taker inside the venue and realizing she was Wan Chaocun, Li Xiu couldn't help but smile wryly: "Uh… I'm afraid that's not possible either…"

"This one… is yours too…" Xiao Er stared dumbfounded at Li Xiu.

"She's the sister I acknowledge." Li Xiu stated.

"A sworn sister… I understand…" Xiao Er sat back on the sofa dejectedly, sighing, "Is it that the heavens see me as too outstanding and can't bear to let me waste my prime years, forcing me to shine in the path of demon spirit mastery?"

While Xiao Er was lamenting, a thunderous explosion suddenly echoed from the arena.