The moment Chenji Sanyue stepped into the arena, the crowd erupted in cheers.
"They're sending out the Purgatory Legion's vice commander right from the start? Miracle Guild really isn't holding anything back."
"I heard she's a hidden class—Necromancer Summoner. The skeleton creatures she summons have incredibly high magic resistance. That Elementalist beauty from the Shura Team is going to have a rough time."
"More than rough—it's going to be a disaster. Caster classes are most vulnerable to being closed in on, and that goes for Elementalists too. A Necromancer Summoner can summon dozens of undead creatures at minimum. When an Elementalist faces a swarm of undead they can't even damage, there's no way to win. If it were a melee class, there might still be a chance, but a Necromancer Summoner doesn't just command hordes of undead—their personal solo combat ability is terrifying as well. It's basically an unsolvable PvP hidden class."
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The spectators in the arena were either high-ranking members of major guilds in the Divine Realm or top-tier players. They had access to a wealth of information and were quite familiar with Chenji Sanyue of the Purgatory Legion.
Chenji Sanyue was not only the vice commander of Miracle Guild's ace legion but also a holder of a hidden class—something every major guild had their eye on, prompting extensive research into the sheer power of the Necromancer Summoner.
As a top-tier hidden class, the Necromancer Summoner was practically without weakness—strong in every respect. In a one-on-one against an ordinary class, it was nothing short of bullying.
In the VIP suite, Feng Qianyu's fair, flawless face clouded over when she saw the first matchup.
"They're bringing out their secret weapon in the very first round. Qianli Wuya really is cautious." Feng Qianyu's moon-shaped brows furrowed as she studied the dark-gray gemstone staff in Chenji Sanyue's hand on the stage.
The last time she had seen Chenji Sanyue, the vice commander had been wielding a Black Wood Staff. Based on her guess, that Black Wood Staff had to be an top-grade Dark Gold weapon. The sudden swap for this match was a major PvP taboo.
After all, there were subtle differences between weapons. Once a player grew accustomed to one weapon, switching to something entirely unfamiliar made it impossible to perform at peak capability.
The only reason to change weapons was one possibility: the staff now in Chenji Sanyue's hands was vastly superior to the previous one. Without a doubt, it had to be an Epic-rank staff.
And Chenji Sanyue hadn't swapped just one piece of equipment—two items had been replaced entirely. Add to that the fact that as the Purgatory Legion's vice commander, she should already possess at least one Epic-rank item.
That meant Chenji Sanyue was currently carrying at least three Epic-rank items…
Even Feng Qianyu, the head of the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion, couldn't help but feel a headache coming on at the thought.
The power of Epic-rank items wasn't just about significant boosts to base stats—more importantly, it was the unique skill effects they came with.
She didn't know how strong Banxia Qingcheng was, but in terms of weapons and equipment, there was no competing with Chenji Sanyue.
What's more, Chenji Sanyue had earned her position as the Purgatory Legion's vice commander, meaning she possessed at least Flowing Water Realm combat proficiency—the ability to predict an opponent's movements. Combined with the Necromancer Summoner's unique advantages, she could go toe-to-toe with a Void Realm expert even if they were equipped with gear of equal rank.
Just as Feng Qianyu was losing hope, she saw Banxia Qingcheng walk onto the stage.
Banxia Qingcheng wore a black cloak that concealed everything but her face, making her level and equipment impossible to discern. However, her stunning beauty drew gasps of admiration from the crowd. Her aura stood in stark contrast to Chenji Sanyue's.
If Chenji Sanyue embodied darkness and death, then Banxia Qingcheng radiated light and vitality.
"Who is this gorgeous woman? I've never seen her in any of the Shura Team's rosters. Could she be their secret ace?"
"No way—I looked up this beauty's profile before. She doesn't have any notable record at all. The Shura Team is probably just trying to develop a new recruit, so they sent her out."
The moment Banxia Qingcheng appeared, the audience seats buzzed with attention.
Although the Shura Team was almost certainly going to lose this match—they had swept the Radiant Lion Team before, so their strength was real, but their luck had run out—seeing a complete stranger suddenly appear on their roster was impossible to ignore.
Chenji Sanyue smiled as she appraised Banxia Qingcheng stepping forward. "You probably already know I'm a Necromancer Summoner. Don't worry—I won't summon a massive horde of undead to fight you. Consider it a way to make this match a little more interesting."