Heaven, Earth, Me

Chapter 1168 - 1168. Defensive Test. Confession Of Truth.

Once Angel was finished, she pointed at a small formation rune and allowed her energy to flow through it. As she poured energy into that location, the formation started to light up. The lines seemed to become rivers of energy and gave the illusion of a fluid moving inside of them. Then, in just an instant, all the extra elements like gems, rocks, flags, and the formation core glowed before completely disappearing.

What was left behind was a gorgeous white transparent dome with moving runes flowing around it. The formation pulsed with gentle but imposing energy, making the spectators take a deep look.

"The rest of the formations looked imposing. However, this one has a... profound feel to it. I don't really know how to explain it."

A formation master in the stands answered. "It's normal for you to feel that way. The junior's formation is indeed different because the concepts used to form it seem to derive from an ancient source. While most of the formation is created with the same steps compared to the rest, I saw her carving formation lines in the four flags at the north, west, south, and east poles. That shouldn't be really possible. After all, the extra materials placed to form the Transcendence Ranked formations and above are something like a helping trigger."

"Ohh! So this girl is probably someone related to the rest, right? I don't believe that the four people who crafted things with unique methods are unrelated."

"You might be right. The other three returned to that dragon woman's side. So the chances that this one also does so are not low."

Meanwhile, the man who was tasked with attacking the formations couldn't help but feel a wave of surprise. He approached Angel while looking at the dome with flowing runes and spoke. "Little girl, this thing doesn't look half-bad!"

Angel puffed her chest with pride, involuntarily making many eyes look at the beautiful mountains. "Of course! I told Senior that I was good, but you didn't believe me!"

The Uncle quite liked Angel, so he laughed at her antics and scolded. "Who knew if you were just bragging? Little girl, there are too many people who lie for much less!"

Angel pouted. "I don't lie! I always tell the truth in important matters."

"Oho. Those are big words."

Angel frowned, looking up at the coaxing but disbelieving look. 'Wait, Angel.'

'Hm? What's wrong, Mirrory?'

'Don't show your Truth Intent yet. If you do, the judges will be on guard against it, and I won't be able to play tricks as easily.'

Angel realized, and she giggled. 'Okay~.'

Angel snorted at the man, crossing her arms. "Hmph. You'll realize soon what I mean."

"So mysterious." The man smirked and glanced at the judges. "Please analyze her formation. If you think that it can withstand the blow, I am willing to give it a try."

The judges breathed a sigh of relief. They were actually somewhat reluctant if they weren't able to continue testing this talented girl because of the worry of the attacking cultivator.

After everyone finished, the man walked around with serious eyes, inspecting all the formations. He was not proficient in formations. However, he knew which ones were sturdy ones. If not, he wouldn't have been invited over by the association. When he looked at the formation of the fifth participant, his eyebrows furrowed together.

Outwardly, the formation looked quite fancy. There were golden swords dancing around it and the image of a black eastern dragon coiling was around the dome. However, the man noticed at a glance that the imagery was done to enhance the looks instead of being a natural occurrence from the formation forming. He crossed his arms and looked at the formation master. "You. We are not in a beauty competition. Why did you hide the formation's original appearance with those useless effects? Can't you tell that if I misjudge your formation and my strength spills over, some people in the stands might die!?"

The man's face became uglier the more he spoke, and his scolding turned somewhat fierce. "What a good formation master! You will probably be praised everywhere you go because of how fancy your things look. However, it is all appearance and no substance!"

Before the master could protest, the cultivator stepped forward and gathered his strength toward his fist expertly. The energy coiled around his arm like two crackling thunderbirds and then his fist landed, leaving behind a blur.

BOOM!

The formation collapsed instantly, exploding outward like a bowl of glass hitting the ground. The words that the formation master wanted to say got stuck in his throat. The man glanced at the formation master with a sneer. "I didn't even use a tenth of the power I am supposed to use to test the formation. Take this man out!"

The judges rubbed their foreheads. 'Aish, he doesn't change...'

However, while thinking that, they didn't stop the guards from coming over and dragging that formation master away. After all, everything he said was the truth.

Angel blinked twice and then clapped a bit. "Ooh! Uncle is so righteous!"

The man looked at Angel's starry eyes and laughed. Then, he asked. "What do you think? Are you still confident in your formation stopping my blow?" His face turned serious as he spoke. "If it turns out to be like this one, I will scold you as well! Overconfidence is worse than lack of skills!"

Angel nodded solemnly. "Uncle, don't worry! My formation can take it!"

Seeing the clear determination, the man decided to place a vote of trust in Angel. However, some people around noticed why the man was so harsh on that man, enough to punch the formation open. He was warning and showing Angel his strength!

"Ho? That girl still thinks her formation can resist even after seeing Senior's strength!"

"I am now truly expectant. I wonder what will happen."

After that, the man quickly inspected everyone's formation and returned to Angel's side. He smirked and commented. "Little girl, you go first."

Angel nodded and took a few steps back, summoning her shield as well. While she was confident in her formation's defensive qualities, her body needed some protection against a full-strength Transcendence Realm cultivator.

The man raised his eyebrow and smiled. "Good. Are you prepared?"

Angel nodded and raised her large shield, pouring energy inside, ready to resist the blow's aftershock.

The man's face turned serious, and he spoke. "Then, here I go. [Thunderbird Slaying Fist], [Thunderlight Intent Domain]."

As soon as he finished speaking, his body turned into a flash of light and his fist landed on the formation. His body was surrounded by menacing electric arms, and his hand was at some point covered in a golden gauntlet.

BOOOOM!

The space around the punching location twisted violently and swelled as if it was a balloon about to pop. However, before the shockwave spread outward, the defensive formation pulsed once with terrifying power, calming down the attack's effects.

The man's and judges' faces flashed with surprise. 'Huh? The formation even stopped the aftershock of the attack?'

Those in the spectator stands were at first worried that they would be blown out by the shockwave. However, the only thing they felt was a gentle breeze!

"Mother in heaven, that was sick!"

"Incredible. The formation wobbled slightly, but it didn't budge beyond that. Not to mention, even the aftershock was stopped!"

"I am sorry for doubting that junior. Her formation is incredibly sturdy. After seeing its capabilities, I wouldn't mind being inside during the attack!"

Angel sighed and smiled. "It seems that I was worrying too much! I didn't need my shield."

The man's eyebrow twitched as she glanced at the adorable little girl with surprise. "You really didn't lie. Incredible. However, little girl... no, Master Angel, I have a question if you wouldn't mind."

Angel approached with a few tippy taps and smiled. "What is it, Uncle? Also, Master Angel sounds so stiff! You can continue calling me comfortably~."

The man's face softened, and he laughed. "Good. Then I won't hold back, little girl. The formation managed to suppress the aftershock as well. I don't know why you would grant that extra option. Doesn't it make the defense less efficient?"

Angel tilted her head. "Not at all. Uncle, mitigating the aftershock is done with your own attack's strength! The formation uses a counterforce effect that restrains the attack using harmony principles."

The man nodded twice, impressed. "Really good formation! I hope you take the first place, little girl!"

Then, he moved to the rest. Feeling confident that the rest wouldn't be much behind Angel, he punched the next formation with the same exact technique.

BOOOOOM!

The space exploded violently, and a shockwave blew almost everyone back a few meters. The man's face dropped, and he glared at the formation master while the void fixed itself with heavenly energies. "What is this shitty formation!? The pillar in the middle is full of cracks, and I injured some spectators because we weren't prepared! Can't you reach the level of a mortal girl with your fifteen thousand years of experience!?"

Knowing that he had to control his attacks for the rest of the formations, the competition continued without any more drawbacks.

Once the judge's turn arrived, everyone felt that Angel was going to win.

This time, the judges started with Angel. One of them stepped forward, showing quite arrogant behavior. Of all the judges the Mo family tipped, this one was the worst one by far. She was an old and jealous woman who couldn't stand the sight of talented, young, and beautiful formation masters.

The other four judges quickly gave Angel great scores, but this woman slapped the table, interrupting them. "What are you praising her!? This runt probably cheated using some pre-earned technique. How can someone at her level even create a formation that can neutralize a Transcendence Ranked technique so thoroughly? That's impossible, and everyone knows it."

She looked around with bad eyes and continued. "You all know it. However, you want to believe that somehow, a beautiful, cute, and talented formation master has appeared out of nowhere! Ha! A bunch of stupid people. I give you 1 point!"

Angel glanced at the woman, and her lips arched in a secret sneer. She didn't show it, and instead, she asked earnestly. "Senior, please, can you tell me where I am lacking? Also, why are you doing this?"

Everyone thought that Angel would fly into a rage or become aggravated. However, seeing her stay so earnest, many couldn't help but give the old woman a stinky eye.

The woman opened her mouth, and as she did so, Mirrory's energy pulsed and surrounded her. "Where are you lacking!? Nowhere, of course! You are beautiful, talented, young, and with an unimaginable future. How could you be lacking anywhere!? However, how dare you be more talented and beautiful than when I was your age! I am jealous of you, and I don't want to give you points. Moreover, I can get a few things from the Mo family, so of course, I will bash you down without scruples, you talented woman!"

Mirrory's skill made the person speaking not notice what they were saying, only what they thought they were saying. Hence, as the old woman spoke more and more, everyone's faces continued to change until righteous indignation and disbelief spread around like a forest fire in a dry land.

Angel saw the dark expressions of everyone around her, and she almost laughed aloud. 'It will be quite funny to see the aftermath of your words~. I wonder if the Mo family will get into trouble~? Also...' Angel added sweetly. 'Thank you, Mirrory.'

Mirrory's gentle voice reached her with a smile. 'No problem, Little Angel.'

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