The current situation was somewhat awkward for the Alien God.
Just a moment ago it was mocking its opponent, and the next second its own person was instantly defeated, utterly and completely, with no chance to resist, directly crushed to dust.
Arjuna, after annihilating Ashiya Doman, turned and returned with no wasted movement. Apart from uttering the Noble Phantasm's True Name, he didn't say another word! His aloofness was unparalleled.
"Hmph, I thought your people were all quite formidable, but it turns out only the first two were decent. Hmm, no, wait, could this be your strategy? Ah, do you also know the story of Tian Ji's horse racing? Using your inferior horse just now to wear down my superior one?"
Alaya's eyes curved into crescent moons, and she placed a hand over her mouth, letting out a light chuckle. It was a chuckle filled with disdain.
"You!"
The Alien God gnashed its teeth in anger! It had no idea being mocked could feel so terrible.
"Hmph, it's best three out of five. You've only won one round. As for me, if I win just one more, Earth will belong to me, as per our agreement. You've only taken out the weakest piece on our side, so don't get too ahead of yourselves."
The Alien God waved its hand, and another beam of starlight flew onto the battlefield, awaiting its opponent's entry.
Alaya's expression was serious. She was considering who to send next. The opponents were all very powerful. Although the Lostbelt Kings were also strong, it was clear from the first two matches that individual strength alone seemed insufficient against them.
Not everyone was like Arjuna, who possessed Divine Authority and was at the pinnacle of divinity.
Arjuna was originally Alaya's trump card, meant to be used last, but he had been deployed earlier to win back a round.
Now.
Alaya swept her gaze over the Lostbelt Kings, then saw Mo Shuying and Ying Xiang standing together.
"Ying Xiang, do you have confidence?"
Alaya had intended to ask Mo Shuying, but on second thought, she asked Ying Xiang instead.
Ying Xiang turned to Alaya, a smile playing on her lips, a confident smile.
"Leave it to me."
"Good, I'm counting on you."
Alaya nodded, having confirmed her choice.
Ying Xiang turned to Mo Shuying and said with a smile,
"I'll go win the fifth round for you."
"..."
Mo Shuying looked at the girl with confident eyes and a determined tone, feeling a little dazed. He glanced back at Fujimaru Ritsuka beside him, wondering if this was truly the same person.
"Ying Xiang, wait a moment."
Mo Shuying called out to Ying Xiang, who turned back, a little confused.
"Hold out your hand."
"Hm?"
Although Ying Xiang didn't know what Mo Shuying wanted to see, she obediently extended her hand.
Mo Shuying also extended both hands, covering Ying Xiang's, then squeezed her hand tightly.
"Go on, let me see the strength of the one who once saved Earth."
Mo Shuying gave a thumbs-up. Ying Xiang clenched her fist, feeling the object within. A smile returned to her lips, and she nodded vigorously before turning and leaving. Red Hare had already brought out its Long Spear and followed closely behind!
"Master, get on."
Red Hare walked up to Ying Xiang, extended a hand, and pulled Ying Xiang onto its back. Then, its four hooves stomped the ground, flames igniting beneath its feet, and it leaped directly into the air, landing heavily on the platform.
At this moment, Alaya spoke.
"Our contestant is a Master, and Servants are part of their strength. There's no problem with them entering together, is there?"
Hearing Alaya's words, the Alien God smiled broadly and replied,
"No problem! Absolutely no problem. I completely agree with what you said, because it makes perfect sense!"
The Alien God smiled and nodded, then, seeing that both sides had taken the field, it said,
"Then, let's begin now."
"Begin!"
Another "begin," and Red Hare, with a flick of its wrist, directly hurled the Long Spear in its hand!
"Go!!"
"Whoosh!!"
The Long Spear shot out, instantly nearing its opponent! But suddenly!
*"Clang!"*
A Long Spear extended, colliding with Red Hare's. Red Hare's Long Spear flew back, and then a lithe figure wielding a spear accelerated, bringing with it a trail of starlight like a meteor!
"Excellent!"
Red Hare caught its Long Spear with one hand, and flames erupted from its four hooves as it charged forward! Two masters of the spear—or rather, a person and a horse—began to battle, their spears clashing, sending sparks flying.
Meanwhile, Ying Xiang had already dismounted. She was the Master, after all, so she couldn't possibly join this kind of battle.
Moreover, Ying Xiang frowned, looking at the starry figure that remained in place—it was still there!
"Qin Liangyu!!"
The moment the starry Lancer appeared, Mo Shuying was already moved, because he was familiar with this Lancer; it was none other than Qin Liangyu, the Little Director's Servant!
Qin Liangyu, who had disappeared with the Little Director! Yet now she was here, and against them!
"Impossible! How can this be? If she's Qin Liangyu, then she—!"
Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at the motionless starry mass with disbelief. Then, a silvery arm extended from the starlight, aimed at Ying Xiang, and then—!
*"Buzz!!"*
A translucent surge of energy unleashed, striking towards Ying Xiang!
Facing the attack, Ying Xiang showed no intention of dodging. She simply stood her ground, and then—!
*"Clang!!"*
With a crisp sound, another familiar figure appeared before Ying Xiang!
It was Mash, or more precisely, Mash in her spiritual form!
"A Guardian Spirit! Mash... became Ying Xiang's Guardian Spirit."
Seeing this, Mo Shuying, who already had a Guardian Spirit, understood. Though Mash had vanished, her soul had transformed into a Guardian Spirit to accompany Ying Xiang, forging an unbreakable bond between them.
The spiritual Mash, holding a shield made of light, blocked the attack. She glanced back at Ying Xiang with a slight smile. There was no need for many words between them; a single look was enough to understand each other's thoughts.
Ying Xiang nodded slightly, then took a deep breath.
"Reveal your true self, Alien Miko!"
Ying Xiang looked at the starry mass, and as her words fell, another spiritual light burst forth behind her! A great hero in Guardian Spirit form stood tall and proud, bow fully drawn, aimed at the starry mass!
"Stella!!"
*"Boom!!"*
An arrow shot out, like a falling meteor!
The arrow struck the starlight, transforming into a destructive energy wave upon impact. A rapidly expanding semicircle of destructive power spread, and the overflowing energy ripples even affected Qin Liangyu and Red Hare's battle. Both quickly pulled back to avoid the impact.
By this point, Red Hare was covered in wounds. Although Red Hare was strong, facing Qin Liangyu, who was enhanced by starlight, Red Hare was struggling. In terms of spear mastery alone, he was actually being suppressed.
This was largely because Qin Liangyu hadn't gone for a killing blow. If Qin Liangyu had been more ruthless, Red Hare would have been in serious danger.
"Master, be careful. This Lancer is quite strong!"
Red Hare returned to Ying Xiang's side. Ying Xiang nodded slightly, still looking towards the direction of the explosion. The aftereffects of the Noble Phantasm had diminished. Ying Xiang hadn't expected to defeat her opponent with a single arrow, but seeing the Alien Miko standing there completely unharmed, a slight sinking feeling settled in Ying Xiang's heart.
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