leonardwarren Chapter 288: 29 students from the entire academy advance to the top 3 seats!
Chapter 288: 29 students from the entire academy advance to the top 3 seats!
Chapter 288: All twenty-nine in the academy advance to the top three seats!
The competition venue.
It's a bit chilly today.
The entire area had already gathered a large amount of elemental power under the influence of the battle between the core members.
Even on the edge, you can almost feel the intense heat.
Inside the venue.
Ian and Cade stared at each other.
As soon as the referee announced the start, mental energy was instantly mobilized, and a vast amount of elemental power rapidly gathered.
Between breaths.
Dozens of fireballs flew toward Cade, moving so fast that all that could be seen were streaks of fire.
The coverage area reached several hundred meters.
"this!"
Cade's eyes widened.
The surrounding rocky domain then unfolded, and the earthen-yellow light gathered, transforming into layers of earthen walls.
The earthen wall, which was more than ten meters high, was hit by the fireball in a hurry, turning black and cracking, but it also bought Cade time.
An even larger defensive position was instantly formed, protecting him like a castle.
The fireball landed on it.
He felt his mental energy being depleted, and his contempt for Ian completely disappeared.
Meanwhile, the wizards outside watched this lightning-fast scene with bated breath.
A wizard in a yellow robe stood beside Milo.
"Milo, Kieran is quite a student," he said slowly, clicking his tongue in admiration.
"Assam, do you need to tell me?"
Milo glanced at him, without any politeness.
Although the Second Ring Road holds a prestigious position, competition among its residents is more intense, and conflicts are more likely to arise.
The wizard in front of him had competed with him several times, so the two did not have a good relationship.
"The magic is very powerful, and the instant-cast magic is faster than Cade's, but unfortunately, Cade's domain has already been opened. With the stronger elemental resonance, Ian will not be his match."
Assam smiled and looked ahead as he spoke.
Although both solidified sorcery and magic are instantaneous, there are differences in their effectiveness. Cade is indeed inferior to the magical genius of this academy.
However, the lack of resonance is also a fact.
Milo raised an eyebrow.
But they also understood that this was the truth.
Looking towards the center of the field, one could see that the surrounding hundreds of meters had been transformed into a sea of lava and fire.
And in the sea of fire.
The massive fortress, like a pillar supporting the sky, endured massive fire attacks while also drawing power from the ground.
It seemed impossible to break through.
Even as Cade relied on the fortress, Ian in the sky launched a series of attacks.
Anyone with eyes can see it.
In these situations, Ian's energy expenditure would far exceed that of Cade.
"How should we deal with this?"
He narrowed his eyes slightly, and sure enough, Ian had also changed his strategy, only to see the domain gradually change.
The domain centered on the fire element is constantly changing.
The water curtain gradually enveloped the land, the earth's veins churned, attempting to overturn the fortress, and violent storms tore through the defensive layers one after another.
Loud.
However, the impact on the Rock Fortress, which is known for its defense, seems to be less significant.
but..
"Ian can't do anything to Cade, but Cade can't do anything to Ian either!"
One of the core disciples who was watching shouted.
Milo and the Assam wizard watched, nodding inwardly.
Just now, as Ian launched his attack, Cade naturally also attempted to attack.
Theoretically, his attacks should be stronger than Ian's, but in reality, he couldn't even touch Ian.
They can't catch them at all.
So although Cade may seem very solid, it is actually just a flexible target.
"It's a draw."
The idea flashed through their minds.
Not far away, Simon from the Third Ring Road was watching nearly ten battles across the arena, and naturally saw this one as well.
But when he saw the venue, it was as if he had seen something interesting.
Their gaze turned in this direction.
This surprised many wizards, because those who could attract Simon's attention were usually the second-in-command and first-in-command of each house.
this....
Some of the core members were also observing the battle situation more closely, wondering if there were any other changes.
The thoughts of the wizards outside the arena were shifting.
Inside the venue.
The two, however, thought completely differently from the outside world.
"Damn it, damn it, what's wrong with this guy?!"
Inside the massive fortress, Cade's back was soaked with cold sweat.
From the outside perspective.
It seems he just can't catch Ian.
But only he knew how bad his situation was.
"Attack power... This guy's power is about the same as mine, that's outrageous."
The corners of his mouth twitched.
Although the Rock Domain is not good at attacking, its resonance level is much higher.
Even this doesn't work.
Needless to say, the speed is also impressive.
"and..
""
He swallowed slightly and looked up at the sky, only to see Ian as a tiny black dot.
Extremely fast.
He tried to lock on with his mental power.
But all he could perceive was a blank space ahead, an insult to his eyesight.
But that's just how it is.
This shows that Ian has completely overwhelmed him in the field of perception.
What made him even more desperate was...
Every attack.
Ian seemed to be able to find the fortress's weak points and make him expend more energy, so in fact his energy expenditure was even greater than Ian's.
"Ian, you can't break through my defenses, and I can't catch you either. Let's call it a draw."
He shouted loudly, hoping to intimidate Ian, after all, every point counts!
His act of showing weakness shocked the wizards on the periphery, leaving them all gaping in disbelief.
Cad is one of the top three in the Earth Ring.
They were actually forced to draw by a third-place finisher from the Four Symbols Academy who had been promoted for two years.
To be honest, from their perspective...
This is already a loss.
"Even if it's a draw, starting today, Ian will no longer be an unknown figure in the core."
Below, Flynn, who was watching the game, remarked with emotion.
Sofia, standing nearby, also sighed with emotion.
But I still felt a little regretful.
If Ian were to advance to the core level, it would instantly increase their power, but unfortunately...
"The opponent is still too strong. Ian has done a great job."
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Nicole watched nervously.
Everyone else was watching this scene.
What about Ian's choice?
"flat?"
In the sky, Ian looked down at the fortress and at Cade, who was begging for mercy.
The attacks became increasingly rapid.
joke.
At this point, how could there possibly be a draw? Besides, the match is already over.
"Damn it!"
Cade, who was below, felt relieved, realizing that he hadn't fooled Ian, and his face turned ferocious.
"Let's see whose foundation is stronger."
He took a deep breath.
He felt that the surroundings were very damp.
Moist?
and many more!
His eyes widened instantly, but as far as his eyes could see, a light mist had already permeated the entire interior.
Inside the fortress that enveloped him, there seemed to be a hint of dampness causing a dark hue.
Do not!
The next second, a rock fell, and the fortress gradually began to collapse, as if it had been planned for a long time.
and..
He suddenly felt that the magic power in his body was being blocked, as if it had been invaded by something.
"When?"
His face looked grim.
With the magic supply cut off, the fortress in front of them, needless to say, collapsed almost instantly.
In an instant, the outside environment reappeared in front of him.
Looking at Ian in the sky, he was gathering a massive amount of fire magic.
He had no doubt that if this attack came, he would be powerless to resist.
He was unwilling to give up, but he still quickly raised his hand:
'
"I surrender!"
The fortress has collapsed!
Cade surrenders!
Almost all of this happened within thirty seconds. The core onlookers didn't realize what had happened until they heard Cade surrender.
"What happened?"
Many of the wizards watching looked completely bewildered.
"Look at Cadet's Fortress."
At that moment, someone with keen eyes pointed out.
These core members suddenly realized that the fortress had already turned into a muddy mess.
"So they had already infiltrated Cayde's fortress without anyone noticing?"
Flynn also gasped.
But this also struck him as incredible.
Finding problems in a well-established, rock-solid territory and then invading it—what kind of hellish ability is that?
This left many other wizards looking at each other in bewilderment.
But regardless.
Ian's victory at least means he's highly likely to break into the top 30.
At this moment, many of the wizards watching from the Four Symbols Academy looked rather grim.
"Don't worry, Leng Bai..."
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The fourth seat had just spoken when, a second later, a wizard shouted again.
"Leng Bai has drawn the fourth seat in the Winter Courtyard!"
He fell silent instantly.
The other wizards fell silent instantly; it has to be said, Leng Bai was very unlucky.
But because of this, he has already lost three games, and even if he wins his last game, his points will never surpass Ian's.
Thinking about this...
Many people's lips felt dry.
"Water Curtain Sky Splendor!"
Milo made the judgment instantly, while being surprised by Ian's high level of proficiency.
Although they didn't look closely.
But they were actually fooled.
"Assam, even Cade won't do!"
Thinking of this, he turned to look at Assam to the side, and could no longer hide his smile.
Assam's face turned pale.
He snorted coldly and turned to leave.
Milo's smile immediately became even brighter.
Not far away, Simon nodded in satisfaction and then looked away.
"We won!"
Ian landed slowly and breathed a sigh of relief. Flynn and other acquaintances on the sidelines immediately came forward to congratulate him.
"Let me recover my mental strength!"
Ian's face was also a little pale at this moment. This time, he had really exhausted himself. Everyone made way for him.
Soon, after taking a bottle of medicine and meditating for a while, he finally recovered.
"it's over.
""
He stood up, walked out of the meditation room, and looked at the battlefield outside where the fighting was still going on.
Although the third round is not over yet, he has already played four rounds and won them all.
The rest is out of his hands.
Thinking about this...
He took a deep breath and headed towards the arena, where he saw a large number of wizards gathered in one area.
"The chief justices of the two houses of parliament have clashed?"
Upon hearing the voice beside him, Ian's eyes lit up, and he quickly arrived around the competition area.
"Ian, over here!"
Flynn's voice came from the side, and Ian saw Flynn waving enthusiastically at him.
His eyes were full of approval.
If Ian's promotion to the core was more about his belief that his situation might improve, then this was a more accurate assessment.
But as Ian progressed...
He truly accepted Ian from the bottom of his heart, regarding him as a true fellow wizard.
"They're here."
Ian smiled and walked over.
"Right now, the top students from the Molten Core and Winter Core are fighting, and both are very strong among the top students."
Flynn explained.
Sure enough, Ian saw that the sky several kilometers ahead had turned into a patch of ice blue and a patch of fiery red.
Two figures hovered in the sky.
Each time mental energy is mobilized, massive amounts of elements rapidly converge, sometimes reaching a scale of several kilometers.
It already possesses the terrifying power of a second-circle wizard.
Ian also carefully observed the battle and realized that there was still a considerable gap between himself and a top-tier first-ring wizard.
"Semi-elementalization, resonance, spiritual power."
Ian squinted.
He still lacks a lot.
We need to get moving after this departmental assessment.
In the end, the chief of the Molten Institute proved to be superior and defeated the chief of the Winter Institute.
A rare opportunity.
Ian also watched many other wizards fight, gaining valuable combat experience.
Several hours later.
The third round has ended.
Outside Star Palace Square.
Fifty-six core members were gathered together, while four others were seriously injured and were currently resting.
After all, the third round was real combat, and there was still a possibility of danger, which is why Cade surrendered immediately.
He didn't want to get injured due to an accident.
Especially now, in this phase where they are locked in a fierce battle with Crimson Eye.
"The assessment has concluded, and the new overall rankings and departmental rankings have been released."
After Simon finished his announcement.
The phantom vanished like a bubble.
next second.
A screen of light appeared in front of everyone.
Ian looked over quickly.
"First place, Molten Core, Matthew Osborn."
"Second place, Edith Finch of Rinpei-in."
The first two were the two Ian had been watching at the time; one of them had a ruddy complexion and exuded a burning aura.
The other person was a witch with a cold, aloof face like jade and fair skin, possessing a very good temperament.
But to Ian's surprise...
Ivan Winster.
The top student of the Four Symbols Academy is ranked seventh.
"this?"
Ian was a little confused.
Isn't he the chief?
"The disadvantage of multi-element wizards is that, although they have more methods, their resonance level is actually lower than that of single-element wizards in the later stages because of their multiple elements. For example, Ivan's resonance level is at least a few percentage points lower than that of a chief wizard. This difference is insurmountable."
Even being ranked first in the entire academy was something that happened over a hundred years ago.
Flynn, who was standing nearby, explained to him.
This is also one of the reasons why the Shishouin has always been relatively weak among the core institutions.
"Dozens?"
Ian's lips twitched; this was so long ago.
"That is?"
He couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.
Flynn gave him a look.
Ian's lips twitched.
I immediately understood.
It's probably his teacher, Kiran, again.
Hey!
"So getting into the top three isn't easy."
Flynn shook his head.
Although the rewards for the top three were substantial, he almost knew that this was not something he could achieve.
This was a difficult task for the wizards of the Four Symbols Academy.
"Well, congratulations, Ian."
He shook his head and looked at Ian to congratulate him, while Sophia on the other side also offered her congratulations.
"Thank you, senior students."
Ian smiled.
This was solely because he ranked twenty-ninth in the entire college and sixth in the branch college.
And the sixth seat.
Although it is only in the middle of the twelve cores, it is completely different from the seventh.
Because this is already one of the top three seats.
Ian straightened his back a bit.
Originally, I only planned to advance to the top 30, but I didn't expect to surpass it by one place.
"The top three seats."
His gaze fell on the rankings, and also on the wizards around him, his heart pounding with excitement.
I was also curious.
The top three seats.
What exactly is the difference?