Yup, SL is slowly being phased out. Not really, but definitely upstaged by someone other than NL. ZiY and BY can’t seem to advance from being sidekicks though.

Chapters 2026-2034 Genius Training Camp 4

2026 The Glutton’s demon eyes will appear as it’s about to die, with serious consequences for those within range. The group watches on as WH approaches, only for the energy in its eyes to recede. The man in silk frowns since the demon eyes of an infuriated Glutton are the most effective. Wanting to incite it, he throws a Spirit Bomb towards them. Angry over almost tripping over it, WH kicks it aside towards the group, and it explodes, killing 2 of the henchmen. The man in silk manages to dodge in time and is furious, watching the unharmed WH swing the Glutton around by its tail, after causing him to lose 2 men.

2027 The man’s eyes gleam as he thinks of using WH to infuriate the Glutton, sending a dagger to slice its tail. The Glutton locks on to WH filled with pain and anger, as her mind becomes cloudy and she stumbles as though intoxicated. The Glutton uses the last of its strength to claw at WH, only for her to trip and stomp on it, when it flies over her head and falls dead. WH, the man and all his followers are all shocked at her luck, when the man emerges, demanding the Glutton’s head.

2028 WH refuses to hand it over since SL will only feed her when the task is over and can’t redeem the points without its head. One of the man’s guards sneaks behind WH, aiming a poisonous palm attack at her, when WH senses SL and drags the Glutton towards her. The men are stunned she had fled at such a critical time. WH is delighted when SL praises her, as it means she’ll be fed, when SL promises that the Glutton’s eyes are even better tasting than chicken. She leans over to redeem the points when the man appears, sneering for them to leave the Glutton behind.

2029 SL refuses since WH had slayed the Glutton, pointing to the club marks, and that they had chased it first. SL laments handing over the Glutton would mean no braised meat, causing WH to attack two of the men, smashing their heads like watermelons. The man in silk grabs the Glutton in SL’s hands, refusing to let go despite the risk of damaging the core and reducing its effectiveness, when SL releases the RSL’s flames.

2030 Sensing that the flames are dangerous, the man pulls back, shattering the core. Furious, SL takes out her dagger and removes the fragile core from the Glutton as WH defeats the goons. Sensing his loss, the man offers 200,000 points for the damaged core which had been his purpose for entering the Zone, telling SL it’s useless to her. SL threatens to stomp on it if he disrupts her, telling WH to throw him out when he continues. He attacks WH as she approaches and while SL is distracted by the core.

2031 Both are at 9 Star Command Level, but WH appears to have run out of luck as the man – Lù Fǎng Míng (陆舫铭) – manages to advance to Saint Level. LFM laughs, kicking WH towards the trees, while SL can’t move due to the fragile core. LFM approaches to finish off SL, when SL feeds the crawling WH a pill.

2032 WH feels the warm energy spreading throughout her, before picking up her club and charging towards LFM. LFM is stunned at WH’s lightning speed as she lands a heavy blow on his head. The two continue fighting, when WH’s strength starts to fade. LFM is ecstatic since it’s unlikely they’d have more of such a rare pill, and starts preparing his attack, when SL throws a bottle towards WH.

2033 SL states that she only has 56 Imperial ranked ERPs. LFM is stunned at her extravagance and fearful of her background, and tries to negotiate a truce, only to run as WH continues chasing him. Seeing how both of them are tired, he offers to leave, but WH won’t let him off until she kicks him to settle her grudge.

2034 Given the strength of SL’s support, LFM tells WH to kick gently. WH mercilessly aims for his stomach, only to trip over a branch and fall. LFM laughs before pulling her up, and WH lets him off. LFM leaves as SL repairs the core, relinquishing the Glutton. SL senses killing intent as she stores it away, and starts to heal WH to prepare for the next fight, when she turns and counters an attack from a man in black with her CSS.