The attacks of the magma giant are meaningless if they are fast and strong but cannot hit their target;

in contrast, as the giant's opponent, Mewo White always manages to hit its body when striking back;

the punch that came straight before was like this, and now the cat tail that is sweeping out even more so!

The forbidden spell strengthens Mewo White's entire body;

now, her feeble fists, and the cat tail that can't even break a reed, when they fall on the target, can inflict devastating damage almost to the point of half-death.

The reason why the giant is still alive up to now is mainly due to the environment around it.

The last time, when the giant's body was punched by Mewo White and was injured, the flowing magma began to flow towards the wound.

In theory:

As long as the magma used for healing is not exhausted, the giant's wounds can heal countless times.

But such "infinity" is not a reality after all, and the giant soon understood this.

Boom!

The giant's leg was hit by the cat tail, causing the corresponding half of its body to immediately tilt to the side;

If it had knees, they would have shattered completely at this moment, with the sound of bones cracking heard a second before.

Every time the giant is injured, it receives timely treatment from the surrounding magma shortly after.

At first glance, this battle seems to be a long-term one, but upon closer inspection:

The situation is clearly disadvantageous for the giant because Mewo White can inflict a hundred fatal wounds on it, while the magma cannot give the giant a hundred lives;

In the end, the amount of magma is limited, using a little will result in less.

From the start of the battle to the current moment, the height of the magma pool is continuously decreasing;

The height of the pool has gone from being enough to contain the giant's entire body to now only reaching its lower leg.

How could the giant withstand this continuous consumption?

Therefore, it became more eager to hit Mewo White, swinging both hands towards her location with a swift attack.

Mewo White watched the attack of the magma giant and shook her head slightly;

the next moment, she swayed her body and instantly disappeared from where she stood.

Boom!

At this moment, the giant's two fists collided, causing a huge explosion, and the magma splashed everywhere;

As for Mewo White, she had long been standing behind the giant, unharmed;

the speed gap between her and the giant is as significant as the difference between the two main characters in the race between the tortoise and the hare!

Mewo White's speed is related to her race and upbringing.

Among various races, the cat clan is known for their agility and swift movements.

In addition, when she was young, Mewo White's father and grandmother trained her to ensure her safety to a large extent.

These two factors have contributed to Mewo White's speed advantage today;

among all the girls known to Wang Xiaole, Mewo White is only slightly slower than the peak Freya.

"I am behind you."

The giant's desperate and unrewarded experience made Mewo White, as its opponent, feel a bit sorry, so much so that she couldn't help but speak up.

"Roar!"

The giant let out a roar and threw a punch towards Mewo White.

Mewo White decided not to dodge this time, but to face the giant head-on and exchange punches, otherwise she would feel:

It was too pitiful to have never sparred with her opponent even once.

It must be said:

The attacking power of the magma giant was indeed formidable, making it hard for anyone to be its match just based on strength alone;

The terrifying heat radiating from the flames alone could make many strong opponents unable to bear it.

Mewo White also relied on the effects of the forbidden curse to be able to clash head-on with the giant's massive fist with her small hand, and then...

With a loud "boom," the giant was sent flying from the impact, falling backwards into a nearly dried-up lava pool;

Realizing the pain and accepting reality, the giant shouted desperately before Mewo White could follow up with another attack:

"Surrender, I surrender!"

Surrendering was the wise choice, after all:

Giving up dignity to survive was always better than stubbornly fighting to the death and sacrificing oneself courageously.

"Even ants seek to live," the giant understood this principle as well.

Although it was created by the owner of the ancient city and bore the heavy responsibility of guarding it, its overall character was similar to that of the old man before;

In fact, not just the two of them, but most of the guards within the ancient city followed the principle of surviving at all costs, and would never sacrifice themselves needlessly.

Moreover, the choices before the giant were simple:

Either survive and let the two pass by;

Or die bravely in battle and let the two step over their remains.

Isn't it clear when you think about it this way?

Anyway, there was no way the giant could complete the mission, the only difference between the two choices was whether it would be alive or dead;

In that case, it was better to brazenly stay alive, who in this world would complain about living too long?

At the moment the giant surrendered, a grand cyan hall appeared at the end of Wang Xiaole and Mewo White's line of sight.

After clearing the four challenges in a row, the two were about to proceed to the fifth challenge, also the third-to-last challenge.

"I wonder what kind of guards we will encounter in this level?"

Wang Xiaole had envisioned many possibilities:

The opponent could be a fierce monster, a sentient plant, or even a humanoid with three eyes and eight hands.

But when he and Mewo White were transferred to the next area together, they found themselves facing a young girl in the hall center.

When Wang Xiaole looked ahead, the first thing he noticed was:

He was standing on an endless expanse of ice, where everything was tinted in icy blue as far as his eyes could see.

As for the environment he was in, compared to the lava region, it was much more bearable;

Next, Wang Xiaole shifted his focus to what truly needed attention.

Standing in front of him was a young girl dressed in a blue dress;

The fabric within the hem of the dress seemed semi-transparent, shimmering when the wind blew through.

The young girl appeared like a blooming Jasmine flower for the first time, with a face as radiant as the moon hanging in the autumn sky.

Her skin shone as if crushed jade stones had been meticulously spread and polished all over her body.

Look at her hands, like willow branches that can change shape at will, even without the spring breeze, can still bend and rise in a beautiful arc;

Look at her feet, like crystal-clear water droplets without any ripples, even if she steps on a pool of clear water, the flowing liquid will come to a standstill on its own.

It is said:

"The beauty of the country is bestowed by nature, the elegance and grace are endowed by the earth."

Wang Xiaole looked at the young girl, just one glance, and she noticed his gaze, then looked back at him.

Just as their gazes were about to almost form an invisible bridge in the void, a figure stood in front of Wang Xiaole.

"Don't look!"

Mewo White, unusually emotional, shouted out to "big brother."

The figure blocking between Wang Xiaole and the girl was none other than Mewo White, who had been repeatedly jumping high.

It's no wonder she was so excited.

After all, none of the guards they encountered in the first four levels were good people, some not even human.

In a place where fighting and passing levels were required, she couldn't believe that what stood in front of her and her big brother was a companion from their own side!

Since it wasn't a companion, she couldn't rule out the possibility that after a long period of staring at "big brother" and the blue-clothed elder sister, they might be ambushed or accidentally deceived by the other party.

This worry was reasonable.

At this moment, Wang Xiaole's heart was not wavering.

If the one standing in front was a male or some kind of animal, it would be easy to deal with; Wang Xiaole would just strike out directly.

If it was a female and didn't show hostility for the time being, he couldn't act recklessly.

Wang Xiaole didn't want to hurt friendly forces, so he gave the blue-clothed girl treatment that even the guards in the first four levels didn't receive:

"Miss, both of us are adventurers who have come to the ancient city for treasure hunting. Based on our consistent position, are you a friend or a foe?"

Out of necessity, Wang Xiaole took some time to inquire and hoped to get an answer like, "I'm just passing by."

The girl's clear voice sounded emotionless:

"I live here."

After hearing the response, Wang Xiaole confirmed that the girl was the enemy, there was no mistake in that.

He couldn't help but sigh:

"Alas, what a pity..."

The girl realized she had missed something in her previous statement and added:

"What I mean is: You two are here for treasure hunting, which is not a problem in itself, but the key is: this city is my home, and you are wandering around my place!"

When the shout broke in, Wang Xiaole was shocked.

He had originally thought that the girl he had encountered was just a guard hired to look after the place for someone else, but he didn't expect that she was the actual owner!

His encounter with Mewo White was truly out of the ordinary.

In the novels, the ancient cities explored by those time travelers shouldn't all be places where some prominent figures ascended or perished, right?

In such places, there should usually be only the divine beasts or guardian formations left behind by the deceased great figures.

If one experiences something extraordinary, they may encounter the lingering shadow left by a grandmaster, typically representing only a fraction of the grandmaster's peak power. What's more extraordinary is encountering a grandmaster whose strength has greatly diminished due to being ambushed or betrayed by a trusted disciple. At this point, the protagonist only needs to go through a few rounds with the grandmaster, gain the other's recognition of potential, and then a scenario like the following unfolds:

In the grandmaster's presence, the protagonist reaches out and strokes his long beard, appearing calm on the surface but inwardly acknowledging:

"This individual is not to be underestimated! Although currently a bit inexperienced, given time for training, perhaps their future achievements will surpass mine."

Meanwhile, the protagonist is amazed:

"Is this the strength of a powerful figure at such a realm? Truly terrifying! Despite using almost all my tricks and strategies before, I still cannot gain the upper hand against him."

In this manner, they both subtly praise each other internally, leading to scenes of taking disciples, imparting supreme skills, and giving divine artifacts. This phase passes in this manner.

Comparing his own experiences with those of his predecessors, Wang Xiaole feels that his journey is simply more thrilling. Can it really be played this way? Not only does he directly encounter the grandmaster in person, but more importantly, he senses the fluctuations emanating from the other party and realizes:

The girl's own strength clearly exceeds that of someone at the "Nation-Toppling" level;

An opponent of this caliber could serve as the ultimate boss, unexpectedly making an appearance in the early stage of the plot, encountered by himself.

For the first time, Wang Xiaole's heart fills with fervor as he begins to anticipate an earth-shattering battle with the other party.