167: Luna's guidance

The moment the light blade stopped at Han Fei's chest, the air seemed to freeze. Luna Fairy Spirit's eyes flickered with sharp light, a final tender reminder from her as a mentor to her disciple. She slowly withdrew the light blade, but Han Fei understood that the real battle had just begun.

"You need to be faster, more precise," Luna Fairy Spirit's words echoed in Han Fei's ears like thunder.

Before her words faded, Luna Fairy Spirit's figure blurred again, as if merging into the Void Realm. Han Fei knew the next attack would be even fiercer. He quickly adjusted his breathing, concentrated his Mental Energy, and tried to catch Luna Fairy Spirit's trace. However, the magic fluctuations in the air became increasingly chaotic, as if the entire space was hostile to him, pressing on his every nerve.

Suddenly, a piercing whoosh came from behind Han Fei. His reaction was almost instinctive; he spun around abruptly, his hands quickly overlapping to form a powerful protective barrier. Almost simultaneously, Luna Fairy Spirit appeared from the Void Realm, a blazing light spear forming in her hand, piercing directly at the barrier with irresistible force.

The moment the light spear collided with the barrier, a deafening roar erupted, and the powerful shockwave sent Han Fei staggering back repeatedly, the ground beneath his feet trembling. He felt all the bones in his body resonating, almost shattered by this power. The barrier gradually cracked under the impact of the light spear, fissures spreading rapidly like a spiderweb, finally collapsing with a crisp snap.

Han Fei had no time to catch his breath; Luna Fairy Spirit's attack descended again. Her speed was like lightning; the light spear vanished in an instant, only to reappear abruptly at Han Fei's side. Han Fei leaped up, casting "Void Rift" to instantly move to the other side and evade the attack, but Luna Fairy Spirit's reaction was even faster, the light spear following like a shadow, hot on his heels.

"You cannot rely solely on instant movement and defense, Han Fei," Luna Fairy Spirit's voice seemed to come from all directions at once. "In battle, every move must be carefully considered, especially when facing an opponent stronger than you. Any hesitation can be fatal."

Han Fei understood her meaning, but at this moment, he had no retreat. His entire body's magic power was almost drained, with only a faint trace of strength barely sustaining him. He gritted his teeth, forcibly squeezed out the last bit of magic power from his body, and instantly unleashed a powerful Starfall, as if to turn the tide of battle with this final strike.

"Starfall!" He summoned the power of the stars again. This time, the light of the Starfall Sword was even more brilliant than before, as if dyeing the entire sky into a dazzling daylight.

The Starfall Sword, with unparalleled might, rushed directly towards Luna Fairy Spirit. The energy fluctuations in the air were so intense they almost twisted space. A approving smile appeared on Luna Fairy Spirit's face, but she did not panic. With a gentle wave of her hand, the Starfall Sword suddenly froze in mid-air as it approached her, as if completely controlled by an invisible force.

"Super-Tier Magic is powerful, but your control still needs improvement," Luna Fairy Spirit said softly. She gently twirled her fingers, and the Starfall Sword actually rotated at her fingertips, gradually being swallowed by the power she guided, eventually transforming into a ball of starlight and dissipating into the air.

Han Fei couldn't believe his eyes; his full-power strike had been so easily neutralized. An unprecedented sense of powerlessness rose in his heart, but at the same time, it ignited his indomitable Battle Intent.

"I cannot just give up!" Han Fei roared in his heart. Although his internal magic power was almost depleted, he still refused to surrender. He endured his fatigue, stomped on the ground, and leaped up, his hands overlapping to instantly form a Void Rift, concentrating all the surrounding energy into a single point.

Luna Fairy Spirit looked at him, a hint of admiration flashing in her eyes, but she did not stop. She transformed into a wisp of smoke again, instantly appearing behind Han Fei, the light spear in her hand pointing directly at Han Fei's back, attacking with lightning speed.

Han Fei felt the Killing Intent behind him and spun around abruptly, trying to absorb this attack with the Void Rift, but Luna Fairy Spirit's light spear suddenly split as it approached the rift, turning into countless tiny light blades, attacking from all directions like a sky full of flying snow.

Han Fei's defense was completely shattered, light blades carving wounds of varying depths on his body. The intense pain made him almost unable to stand. His body swayed precariously, and the scene before his eyes began to blur, as if the entire world was pressing down on him.

"Calm down, Han Fei," Luna Fairy Spirit's voice came again, this time with a hint of softness and concern. "In battle, courage and determination are important, but you must learn how to find a way to survive in extreme situations. Every failure is an opportunity for you to grow."

Han Fei struggled to support himself. Although his entire body's strength was almost exhausted, he refused to fall. He took a deep breath, gathered his last bit of Mental Energy, and tried to cast Super-Tier Magic again. But this time, he concentrated his magic power in one spot, cupping that point of light in his hands, slowly guiding it to expand, forming a small orb of energy.

Luna Fairy Spirit looked at him, nodding slightly, as if encouraging his persistence.

However, at this moment, Han Fei's internal magic power suddenly broke, and the energy orb instantly lost control, erupting in a powerful shockwave that sent him flying, crashing heavily to the ground. His consciousness gradually blurred, and the world before his eyes began to spin.

Luna Fairy Spirit walked to his side, gently stroking his forehead, and softly said, "You did very well, Han Fei. Remember, every failure paves the way for a stronger you."

Luna Fairy Spirit gently stroked Han Fei's forehead, and softly said, "You did very well, Han Fei. Remember, every failure paves the way for a stronger you." Her voice was like a spring breeze, carrying a gentle encouragement. However, Han Fei's consciousness did not completely sink into darkness. Although the exhaustion of his entire body almost crushed him, the indomitable Battle Intent in his heart still burned.

The moment Luna Fairy Spirit withdrew her hand, a hint of determination flashed in Han Fei's eyes. He suddenly opened his eyes wide, and a fierce Battle Intent ignited within them. The fatigue of his body seemed to be suppressed to the extreme at this moment. He gritted his teeth, propped himself up, and quickly leaped from the ground. Although he understood he was in a desperate situation, that unyielding belief prevented him from giving up.

"Luna Fairy Spirit," Han Fei's voice trembled slightly, yet was filled with determination, "Please continue to test my limits; I will not easily surrender."

Luna Fairy Spirit was slightly startled, then a look of appreciation flashed in her eyes. "Very good, Han Fei. Since that's the case, I will give you another chance. Let me see what you can achieve." Her tone no longer held the previous gentleness; instead, it was replaced by a more solemn aura.

A tense atmosphere filled the air, and the surrounding scenery changed again. The sky grew darker, dark clouds rolled, and the cracks on the ground became more ferocious, as if they would devour everything. Luna Fairy Spirit's figure moved slightly, and the ground beneath her feet suddenly cracked open. A powerful magic power erupted from her body, instantly covering the entire battlefield.

Han Fei immediately felt an unprecedented pressure throughout his body, as if the gravity of heaven and earth had doubled upon him at this moment. Every breath became incredibly heavy, and even moving a finger required immense effort. However, this powerful pressure did not make him despair; instead, it ignited the latent power within him.

He knew this would be a struggle between life and death, a true Trial. He took a deep breath, forced himself to calm down, and quickly pondered strategies to cope. He had to unleash all his potential to gain a sliver of hope in this battle.

Luna Fairy Spirit looked at him, a hint of expectation in her eyes. "Come, Han Fei, let me see your true strength."

Han Fei gritted his teeth, and the magic power within his body was forcibly reawakened. He condensed the magic power in his hand into a spinning orb, then abruptly pushed it forward. This magic orb spun rapidly in the air, stirring up a gale, and swept towards Luna Fairy Spirit. However, Luna Fairy Spirit merely raised her hand slightly, waving it casually, and that powerful magic power dissipated like smoke before her.

"Too weak, Han Fei," Luna Fairy Spirit said softly. "You must learn to concentrate your power on one point. Only then can you truly threaten me."

Han Fei knew his attack had not worked, but he was not discouraged. He quickly adjusted his state, and the magic power within his body surged again. This time, he concentrated all his Mental Energy between his palms, forming a slender light blade. Although this light blade was thin, it emitted a dazzling light, as if it could cut through all obstacles.

Luna Fairy Spirit maintained her calm expression, her gaze fixed on Han Fei, as if waiting for his next move. Han Fei took a deep breath, his figure suddenly accelerating, the light blade in his hand heading straight for Luna Fairy Spirit's chest. At the same time, his other hand quietly cast "Void Rift," attempting to create an unexpected attack angle at a critical moment.

However, Luna Fairy Spirit's reaction was as fast as lightning. Her figure seemed to vanish instantly from her original spot; Han Fei's light blade struck empty air, not touching her body at all. The moment he felt a hint of surprise, Luna Fairy Spirit's figure suddenly appeared behind him, a light spear formed in her hand, pointing directly at his back.

Han Fei felt the Killing Intent behind him and spun around abruptly. The light blade in his hand collided with Luna Fairy Spirit's light spear in the air, emitting a crisp sound. Two powerful forces stalemated in the air, and the resulting shockwave violently twisted the surrounding air.

"Good reaction speed." Luna Fairy Spirit's voice remained calm, yet her attack showed no signs of slackening. The power of the light spear gradually intensified, and Han Fei felt the light blade in his hand gradually being suppressed, even beginning to show tiny cracks. He gritted his teeth, trying to inject more magic power into the light blade, but his internal magic power was already nearing depletion, and his body was gradually becoming overwhelmed.

Just as the light blade was about to collapse, Han Fei abruptly retreated, his body rapidly leaping backward, widening the distance between him and Luna Fairy Spirit. Although he avoided the direct impact of the light spear, he felt all the strength in his body rapidly draining away. Every drop of sweat that slid from his forehead took with it not only his physical strength but also his dwindling magic power.

"Your magic power is nearing its limit, Han Fei." Luna Fairy Spirit's voice came from ahead, carrying an invisible sense of pressure, "Continuing to fight will only cause your body to completely collapse."

Han Fei knew Luna Fairy Spirit was right; his body was already on the verge of its limit, and forcing more magic would only accelerate his collapse. However, he was unwilling to surrender just yet; he had to prove his strength, prove that he was capable of accepting Luna Fairy Spirit's challenge.

He endured the pain in his body, concentrating his Mental Energy with great effort, forcibly mobilizing the remaining magic power within him. This time, he did not rashly attack but chose a steady defense. His hands quickly formed a seal, and a solid protective barrier formed in front of him, light flowing around it, like an unbreakable shield.

"Defense is not your only option." Luna Fairy Spirit's voice echoed in the air; her figure once again vanished from her spot. Han Fei knew that her attack could come from any direction at any moment, and he had to remain highly vigilant.

Sure enough, the next moment, Luna Fairy Spirit's figure suddenly appeared to Han Fei's left, a sharp light blade condensed in her hand, thrusting directly at his side. Han Fei quickly turned, his protective barrier blocking the light blade's attack, but the powerful impact caused a slight crack in his barrier.

"Your barrier is very strong, but it is not unbreakable," Luna Fairy Spirit's voice carried a hint of warning.

Han Fei did not respond; he focused all his attention on Luna Fairy Spirit's movements, trying to anticipate her next attack. However, Luna Fairy Spirit's attack was unexpected; her figure vanished again, as if melting into the Void Realm. Han Fei felt a sense of unease; he knew Luna Fairy Spirit's attack could descend from any direction at any moment.

Suddenly, Han Fei felt a strong magic power fluctuation above his head. He abruptly looked up, only to see Luna Fairy Spirit rapidly descending from high in the sky, the light spear in her hand pointing directly at his head with the force of thunder. Han Fei's pupils abruptly contracted; he knew the power of this attack far exceeded previous ones, and he had to give his all to resist it.

He quickly waved his hands, forcibly injecting the last trace of magic power into the barrier. The barrier's light instantly flared, enveloping him entirely. However, Luna Fairy Spirit's light spear, with irresistible power, stabbed directly at the barrier.

"Boom!"

The moment the light spear collided with the barrier, a deafening roar erupted. Han Fei felt his entire body shake, as if struck by a massive force, and he involuntarily flew backward, crashing heavily to the ground. His barrier instantly collapsed under the light spear's impact, and he felt as if all his strength had been drained, lying on the ground unable to move.

Luna Fairy Spirit slowly descended from the air, walked to Han Fei's side, and looked down at him. Han Fei's eyes still burned with an unyielding flame, but his body was too weak to stand up again. He knew he had given his all, but against such a powerful opponent as Luna Fairy Spirit, his strength still seemed so insignificant.

"You've done very well, Han Fei." Luna Fairy Spirit's voice held a touch of gentleness, "Remember, a true strong one is not one who never fails, but one who can stand up after every failure and become stronger."

"You've done very well, Han Fei." Luna Fairy Spirit's voice held a touch of gentleness, "Remember, a true strong one is not one who never fails, but one who can stand up after every failure and become stronger."

Han Fei gasped, and hearing Luna Fairy Spirit's words, a complex emotion surged in his heart. He felt Luna Fairy Spirit's gentleness and encouragement, but at the same time, he clearly knew that he still had a long way to go to become a true strong one. He struggled to prop himself up, wanting to stand, but all the strength in his body seemed to have been drained, and even breathing felt incredibly heavy.

Luna Fairy Spirit watched Han Fei's struggle, a flicker of pity in her eyes. She walked to Han Fei's side, gently stroked his forehead, and softly said, "Rest for a while, Han Fei. I will give you some time to recover; the next battle will be even more difficult."

Han Fei's body relaxed, feeling Luna Fairy Spirit's warm and gentle power. He closed his eyes, adjusting his breathing, trying to gradually restore the depleted magic power within him. Luna Fairy Spirit was not in a hurry to start a new Trial; instead, she stood aside, quietly watching Han Fei, giving him enough time and space.

Time quietly passed in this tranquility; Han Fei's breathing gradually stabilized, and the magic power in his body began to slowly flow back. He knew that the upcoming battle would be a whole new challenge, perhaps even more difficult, but he had no thought of retreating. He constantly reminded himself that failure was not terrible; what was truly terrible was stagnation.

When Han Fei felt his physical condition had recovered to a certain extent, he opened his eyes, which were filled with determination and resolve. He looked at Luna Fairy Spirit, nodded slightly, indicating that he was ready.

Seeing this, Luna Fairy Spirit smiled faintly and nodded. Her figure then swayed gently in the air, stirring a breeze, her dreamlike posture spun once in mid-air, and then she landed steadily, like a light feather.

"Next, we will engage in a Summoning Battle," Luna Fairy Spirit's voice was still gentle, but her tone carried a hint of solemnity, "Summoning Super-Tier Magic tests not only your magic power reserves but, more importantly, your understanding and control over summoned creatures. Every summoned existence is an extension of your power and a manifestation of your will."

She paused slightly, then continued, "In this Summoning Battle, you will summon the creature you believe best represents your power, and I will also summon my symbol of power. The rules of the battle are simple: whichever side's summoned creature is defeated first, that side loses. Are you ready?"

Han Fei's heart surged with excitement and tension; he knew this would be a great test of his summoning ability, but it was also an excellent opportunity for him to achieve a deeper Breakthrough in this area.

"I am ready," Han Fei said firmly, his tone carrying undeniable resolve.

Luna Fairy Spirit nodded with satisfaction. Then, she slowly raised her hands and softly chanted a string of ancient and mysterious incantations. As the incantations were uttered, the energy of the entire space began to rapidly converge, and the surrounding air seemed to be distorted by some powerful force. The light on the ground began to dim, and golden runes gradually appeared in the sky, as if they were ancient texts.

Luna Fairy Spirit's voice grew increasingly high-pitched, and the runes also became brighter, as if responding to her summons. As the last syllable fell, the runes in the sky suddenly erupted with dazzling light, and a massive pillar of light descended from the heavens, striking directly at the ground.

The pillar of light gradually dissipated, replaced by a colossal, mysterious creature. It was a giant silver-white Dragon, elegant and enormous in stature, its Dragon scales shimmering with crystal-like luster under the light. Its wings spread wide, covering the sky and sun, and its eyes gleamed with wisdom and majesty, as if an ancient Guardian had descended upon the world.

Han Fei looked at this giant Dragon, feeling the powerful aura emanating from it, and his heart sank. The power of this giant Dragon was clearly extraordinary; it was the symbol of Luna Fairy Spirit's power and a formidable opponent he had to face.

"This is my summoned creature, named 'Moonlight Dragon.' It symbolizes light and wisdom, and it is one of my most trusted companions," Luna Fairy Spirit said softly, her tone revealing a hint of familiarity, as if introducing an old friend.

Han Fei took a deep breath; he knew he had to give his all to win this Summoning Battle. He closed his eyes, concentrated his Mental Energy, and the magic power within his body began to rapidly converge. Immediately, he formed a hand seal and softly chanted his summoning incantation.

As the incantation was uttered, the magic power fluctuations around Han Fei gradually intensified, and the ground began to tremble, as if a powerful force was brewing. With the completion of the incantation, a pitch-black rift opened beneath Han Fei's feet, and a low roar came from within.

From the rift, a massive beast, covered in pitch-black scales, slowly crawled out. This beast was enormous, like a nightmare in the night, its eyes glowed with crimson light, and it breathed dark red Black Flame. The beast's four limbs were thick and powerful; every step it took made the earth tremble.

"This is the 'Black Flame Giant Beast.' It symbolizes power and destruction, and it is also a powerful companion I have forged through many battles," Han Fei said in a deep voice, his gaze filled with Battle Intent.

Luna Fairy Spirit smiled faintly and nodded: "Very good, Han Fei, your summoned creature displays extremely strong power and oppressive presence. This Summoning Battle is destined to be a wonderful duel."

As her words fell, the Moonlight Dragon and the Black Flame Giant Beast simultaneously let out earth-shattering roars, as if announcing the start of the battle. The Dragon's wings gently flapped, instantly stirring up a gust of wind in the air, while the Black Flame Giant Beast stomped its foot fiercely, and cracks immediately appeared on the ground, like rifts to Hell.

Han Fei and Luna Fairy Spirit exchanged glances, then simultaneously issued commands. The Moonlight Dragon launched the first attack; it flew high, condensing a dazzling light orb in its mouth. That light orb seemed capable of devouring all darkness, rushing towards the Black Flame Giant Beast with destructive power.