My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 2498

"If this guy can really destroy the Celestial Tree like what you said, then..."

"There is nothing that can ever replace the Celestial Tree. They've all been deceived by Maxim. This man is now just a vengeful extremist."

"What? Nothing at all?"

Leuca nodded and replied, "Of course. How could it be possible? Think about it. If it was really possible, would he need to go to such great lengths?"

"True enough. If he was so sure of his abilities, why not use a more peaceful method..."

"So, Maxim has deceived everyone. No one knows what the world will be like after his revenge. What will you choose between an unknown world and the world we know now?"

…

In the arena, Marino quickly launched her killing move and yelled, "Eight-Sided Sword!"

The sword array attacked Denevor, but he shifted his position just in time and slapped the ground. In an instant, the ground under his feet rose and turned into a giant snake, repeatedly avoiding Marino's attacks.

Marino muttered to herself, "He can control the power of inanimate elements?”

At this moment, Denevor steered the giant snake to attack Marino.

Marino used the Eight-Sided Sword again. The sword energy activated, and the giant rock snake was cut into pieces.

Denevor fell from the sky.

Marino summoned an array formation and waited. She knew that this guy had never used his true power. Why? Were there any limitations to his abilities?

Was it just like Anox had predicted? This guy and this competition were just meant to stall for time?

Denevor summoned a burst of underground spring water and yelled, "Water Morph!"

The giant snake made of rock was a result of appearance manipulation while the increase in acidity of the spring water was property manipulation. That was why Marino's sword became rusty.

"Damn him. He might have killed me easily if I hadn't noticed the attack just now. It seems that Anox is right,” Marino mumbled as she threw away the rusted sword and drew a brand new sword from behind her.

"Fortunately, I came prepared. But it seems that I have to use that trick.” She smirked.

Denevor was also adjusting his true energy. He said, "What a smart woman. My energy consumption can support me up to three more attacks. Perhaps I’ll try using..."

Marino drew out an extremely sharp sword. The blade of the sword was as clear as a mirror and reflected the sunlight.

"Eight-Sided Sword..."

Suddenly, there was a burst of snowfall. Everyone present was extremely curious. Winter had passed. Why was it snowing all of a sudden?

"It seems she wants to give it a try." Denevor was done adjusting his true energy and yelled, "Three elements of the Earth, transform!"