CHAPTER 363: CHAPTER363-DANIEL’S RESPONSE

Daniel opened his eyes once more.He had returned to the very moment when he first entered this stage of the trial.

Yet what surprised him was that this time, Aurelia’s figure no longer appeared before him.Instead, the entire space was filled with countless clusters of golden and silver light.

So...was Aurelia’s true form these radiant masses of gold and silver?

But wasn’t she a member of the Angel of Gold and Silver race?

Could it be...?

A thought stirred faintly in Daniel’s heart. Perhaps, once the Angel of Gold and Silver reached a certain level of power, they could evolve into a higher form of existence.And such an existence would naturally embody a far superior form of energy.

In other words, these lights flooding the space might very well be the true body of the Goddess of Gold & Silver Aurelia.

Realizing this, Daniel’s expression grew solemn.If that were the case, Aurelia was even more difficult to deal with than he had expected.

As the thought crossed his mind, Daniel recalled the knowledge he had absorbed in the Royal Museum.

Indeed, the information there had been vast and comprehensive.But one domain remained a complete blank—anything related to the god-level.

And Aurelia’s current state, without question, had already reached the threshold of godhood.

Though this projection wasn’t truly god-tier, it carried the very traits of a god-level being.

Even Daniel dared not underestimate her.

Almost simultaneously, Aurelia launched another wave of attacks. But after unleashing a flurry of strikes, she seemed to realize something.

The surrounding radiance converged at once, coalescing into her figure in the distance.

At the same time, Daniel felt a wave of spiritual energy resonate within his mind—Aurelia’s voice.

"Daniel, are you afraid of me?"

"Do you think that with this little domain, I’ll be powerless against you?"

"I admit, you are clever enough to use such a method to protect yourself."

"But don’t you think this is simply weakness... and cowardice?"

Daniel fixed his gaze on the distant silhouette of light, his face grave.

Though he loathed to admit it, the god-tier Aurelia was terrifyingly powerful.Even now, though she stood at merely demigod-level, her strength was not to be underestimated.

Neither side advanced. Daniel refrained from attacking, while Aurelia remained rooted where she stood.

The Eighth Stage of the trial fell into an eerie stasis.

But Daniel knew well—this peace was only temporary. Neither he nor Aurelia had yet revealed their true trump cards.

Since Aurelia would not move first, then this time—he would.

Exhaling a slow breath, Daniel spoke with calm determination:

"Aurelia, perhaps you believe I cannot deal with you. But to have reached this stage, you should know I do possess some strength."

"Now, I don’t mind letting you see... what my true power really looks like."

With that, Daniel’s expression hardened.

He slowly raised his palm.Instead of dispelling the domain around him, he allowed the gesture to reshape the very environment.

The once-empty world of pure light gradually transformed into something vivid and real.

If any other humans had been present, they would have been stunned beyond belief.For what Daniel had recreated was none other than Winterhold Castle.

Among the human race, and even throughout the myriad races, there was hardly anyone who did not recognize this place.

After all, Winterhold Castle had now become the premier destination for all awakeners seeking to grow stronger.

Its divine structures were simply too critical.Be it the Tower of Reshaping or the Void Tower, both were must-visit locations for almost every awakener.

Not to mention the nearby edge of the abyss, which had become one of the best grounds for farming monsters.

No need to slog through the underground labyrinths.No need to wait idly for monsters to respawn.

At the abyss frontier, elite creatures and even minor bosses spawned endlessly.

A whole group of opportunistic awakeners even gathered there, hunting not monsters but rather spoils left behind by others.

Naturally, their purpose wasn’t merely scavenging.

Thus, Winterhold Castle was a place recognized by virtually all.

Inside the trial space, however, Aurelia’s expression remained calm despite the sudden shift in scenery.

"So, this is the place you cherish?" she said, her voice laced with disdain. "As expected of a base and inferior race. Even your architecture reeks of filth, so utterly devoid of beauty."

"Though fighting here disgusts me, as a superior and elegant being, I will grant you this chance."

As she spoke, Aurelia’s body erupted once more in sacred golden light.

In an instant, gold and silver fused in harmony, expanding outward around her.

Behind her, a shimmering, half-real, half-illusory domain began to unfold.

Daniel’s eyes narrowed—he knew this place. He had been there before, and knew it well.

It was none other than the homeland of the Angel of Gold and Silver—the Divine Realm!

So Aurelia’s domain contained the very imprint of the Divine Realm itself.

Daniel silently recorded this revelation in his heart.

Though Aurelia had already become a true god, such insights were still valuable.

After all, the same ability at different levels produced drastically different effects.

For example, Daniel’s Meteor Arrow Rain.

Back when he was only level 100, its power and appearance were utterly incomparable to how it manifested now.

Yet despite the difference, the underlying logic had not changed.At its core, Meteor Arrow Rain remained an attack rooted in stellar power.Even now, though he could weave in other forces, its essence was still the stellar energy.

By observing Aurelia’s domain, Daniel could thus glean vital clues.

Beyond the familiar gold, silver, and light attributes, he also sensed a profound spiritual influence.

That meant the Goddess of Gold & Silver Aurelia possessed not only light-based might, but also spiritual techniques.

Still, the heart of her domain was light.

Which, for Daniel, meant she was far less of a threat than she believed.

Collecting his thoughts, Daniel looked steadily at Aurelia and said coolly:

"Now... it’s my turn."

In the trial space, Daniel’s domain unfolded, enveloping Aurelia within it.At the same time, Aurelia’s domain wrapped around Daniel as well.