Proof of Courage

Alex transformed into a Darkkin Great Demon.

His wings spread open, blotting out the sky and sun.

The moment the Infinite Sword Domain opened,

the entire sky instantly fell silent.

Alex merely waved his hand.

Countless sword energy rose from below.

The doomsday-like thunder was shattered into pieces by the impact of the sword energy,

until it completely dissipated.

The Lion Head in the sky revealed an expression of disbelief,

He couldn't believe that the ultimate move he had painstakingly set up was so easily broken?

But he had no choice but to believe it,

because the sword energy, after dispersing the thunder, rushed toward his main body.

Alex reached out and gently twisted his fingers.

The sword energy merged, transforming into a giant sword a hundred meters long and twenty meters wide.

With a horizontal slash,

the Lion Head was split in half.

With another vertical slash,

the Lion Head went from two halves to four.

The Arena Ruler, Level 80 Lightning Archmage,

Died!

Alex returned to the ground.

He tilted his head and looked at Lin Yuan, "Want to learn? I'll teach you."

"There will be a chance, but not now," Lin Yuan replied with a smile.

"I have a feeling you are not from this world," Alex stated with certainty,

"But I believe we will meet again someday."

Alex looked up at the sky.

Something terrifying seemed to be descending there.

Lin Yuan felt it too.

As the Gladiators' slaughter gradually subsided,

not a single imperial person remained alive in the entire Lionheart Arena.

"We won!"

"We are free!"

"Long live!"

Many Gladiators wept tears of joy, hugging each other and crying loudly.

Lin Yuan shook his head slightly.

Yes, you are free.

Even if it only lasts for a very short time.

Lin Yuan turned to Alex, "You've gained freedom, aren't you happy?"

Alex smiled faintly, "All of this is fake. Does being happy or unhappy matter?"

"Compared to freedom, I think meeting you is more worthy of happiness."

"You are a person skilled at creating miracles."

"Without you, I believe they definitely wouldn't have had the courage to cut off their right hands and rush out of the Dungeon."

"I, too, would have been forced by the threat to my tribesmen's lives to become an imperial test subject."

"Perhaps," Lin Yuan grinned.

He raised his right hand and showed the fist blade to Alex.

"If it were real, I might not have had the courage to cut off my own right hand."

What Lin Yuan didn't know was,

if he died here,

he would truly be dead.

He thought that dying here would, at most, count as a mission failure.

Therefore, he maintained a fearless attitude.

At worst, he would die, and he would simply start over.

Under this mindset,

Lin Yuan's Courage Value was maximized.

He walked the edge of death several times.

It was precisely this fearless courage

that infected the Gladiators,

making them willing to follow him.

Even Alex was convinced.

The people of Lionheart Arena were completely slaughtered.

The Trial of Courage no longer needed to exist.

Moreover, Lin Yuan had already proven his courage through his actions.

A golden figure descended from the sky.

The figure's face was blurred,

impossible for mortals to look upon directly.

The moment this figure appeared,

everything around Lin Yuan dissolved into an illusory bubble.

His severed right hand grew back.

It was as if the previous experience was just a dream.

The golden figure hovered in mid-air.

"Child, your courage is deeply moving."

"With a fearless heart, you ignited the flame of hope."

The voice of the golden figure echoed between heaven and earth, as if singing praises.

"Countless people choose to retreat in adversity, yet you advanced resolutely. Your bravery inspired souls once shrouded in despair."

"The moment you severed your right hand, you cut off not only restraints but also cowardice and submission."

"In you, I saw the most precious Quality of mortals."

"Courage!"

"This kind of courage transcends the boundaries of life and death."

"Are you willing to become the Spokesperson of Courage?"

[The God of Courage, Tyr, extends an invitation to you. Yes/No to becoming Tyr's Spokesperson]

[If Yes is selected, profession automatically changes to Hand of Tyr]

[If No is selected, obtain proof of courage (Legendary Medal)]

"Spokesperson of Courage," Lin Yuan muttered internally.

Just kidding,

with the God-Tier Profession System, becoming a deity is only a matter of time.

If he became Tyr's Spokesperson,

wouldn't that narrow his path?

That definitely wouldn't do.

More importantly,

A Li hasn't become the World's Number One Swordsman yet,

Ghost hasn't become the Fishing Grandmaster yet,

A'lan's seeds haven't sprouted yet,

Ayan's wish to become a Dragon God hasn't been fulfilled yet,

The Dwarf Musketeer and the Naga Empress haven't been named yet,

how could he possibly give up being a Summoner and choose the Hand of Tyr?

Lin Yuan raised his head,

letting the light burn his eyes,

"I refuse."

The instant Lin Yuan refused,

the golden figure vanished without a trace,

leaving behind only a badge engraved with a sword and shield.

[proof of courage - Symbol of Glory] (Does not occupy inventory slot)

[Quality - Legendary]

[Wearing Requirement: Recognized by the God of Courage]

[attributes: All Attributes increased by twenty percent]

[trait 1: Activate Roar of Courage, ignore all states, forcefully Deterrence one target for 5 seconds, cooldown 30 minutes]

[trait 2: Activate Inspire, remove all friendly control effects within a hundred-meter radius, and grant immunity to all control effects for 5 seconds, cooldown 30 minutes]

[trait 3: Order Faction Favorability +100. Even strangers will express respect upon seeing you, because you are a true Warrior]

[trait 4: Chaos Faction Deterrence +50. The Chaos Faction worships strength and will not engage you in combat unless absolutely necessary]

Holding the proof of courage in his hand,

Lin Yuan smiled very happily.

Legendary equipment,

and it doesn't take up an inventory slot.

The more of this kind of equipment, the better.

A twenty percent increase to All Attributes,

is more useful the later the game goes.

trait 1: Ignore all states and forcefully Deterrence the target for 5 seconds.

If he encounters a BOSS like the Harpy Witch who is immune to control,

he can directly hit her with a Roar of Courage.

Five seconds is enough time to kill her twice over.

trait 2 is also incredible:

Group Unyielding Will.

Lin Yuan wasn't quite sure about trait 3 and trait 4.

Favorability and Deterrence.

It means that members of the Order Faction will praise him as a Warrior upon sight,

while members of the Chaos Faction will weigh whether or not they can beat him.

Interesting.

Lin Yuan put away the proof of courage,

and looked up.

He found himself inside a blood-red palace.

A Li, Ghost, and A'lan were all there.

Lin Yuan tilted his head and snapped his fingers.

Ghost immediately signaled,

and the Bone Throne appeared behind Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan leaned back.

He looked at the "A Li" opposite him, who was holding a dazzling demonic sword, and said,

"Tell me, how do you want to die?"

His calm tone, nonchalant expression,

plus the 50 Deterrence provided by the proof of courage,

instantly made the Sword Demon feel a mountain-like aura rushing towards him.

The strange light constantly flowing on the sword seemed to freeze.