Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Playthrough Part 13

Did a couple of runs in the Coliseum to grind for upgrade crystals. This seems the only place left where I can get those. One oversight in the game design is that the Meta Knight Cup and the Ultimate Cup both give you just 1 rare stone, meaning that it's much easier to grind the former if you don't care about gold, which can be obtained as you play the regular levels. I got more used to using the Morpho sword, which is by far the best weapon in the game when you have full health.

I got cocky and decided to try the Ultimate Z Cup. I reached Chaos Elfilis without much issue (although some of the bosses were challenging) and this time around I survived long enough to see what his sphere form can do. Both times I tried this it caught me off guard with its suction draining my health and leaving the Morpho sword without projectiles. Then it would shoot some pretty fast lasers at you, but jumping over them is the way to go. Then it transforms into a flaming comet and crashes into you dealing massive damage. I had to stop playing, but I was disappointed to realise that when you quit the challenge you don't get any of the rewards you previously earned. Next time I try this I will be more prepared complete with damage and speed boosts and a healing item.