Vol 2 Chapter 10.3 (1/2)
Chapter 10 – The First Match of the Freshman Compet.i.tion (III)
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Naturally, an Orange Rank defense wouldn’t be capable of defending against a Roaring Wave powered by four people. Lan Xi and Xue Ling simultaneously extended their right hands and released the exact same orange s.h.i.+eld of light as Kong Que, creating a three-layered defense.
When the Roaring Wave collided with the three-layered defense, a magical orange colored tornado suddenly formed out on the training field. Even with the additional support, the defensive s.h.i.+eld was still unable to completely ward off the wave.
Over in the spectator’s grandstand, Wa Ge Lei snorted, “How can magical equipment alone stop a magic spell? Even the more powerful magical equipment can only grant the wielder abilities like allowing them to release magic that’s one level higher than their own power. For example, Karachi’s Water Spirit Blessing can reduce the cast time of Water division magic by thirty percent. How could those small fry from the Divine Music division possibly resist this?”
Nina sneered, “You should just watch. I pity the impoverished Water division, who are forever incapable of knowing the true power of magical equipment.” She already knew that Wa Ge Lei had given his own magical staff, the Water Spirit Blessing, to Karachi for use in this tournament. Despite Wa Ge Lei bringing out item after item to pressure them, Nina didn’t appear to be worried in the slightest. After all, the other divisions couldn’t compare to the wealth of the Divine Music division, which often had student from n.o.ble backgrounds—like princesses. The number one division’s fame didn’t come from nothing.
Both the four-layered Roaring Wave and the three-layered magical s.h.i.+eld disappeared simultaneously. All magical equipment required a certain amount of spiritual power to operate, and the ones used by the Divine Music division were no exception. Using their magical equipment to help reinforce the Orange Rank defense had used up a lot of spiritual power from the Primary Level Red Rank mages Xue Ling and Lan Xi, which had caused their complexions to pale from overexertion.
With Roaring Wave neutralizing the sound of the guzheng, thereby removing its influence, and with the help of Water Spirit Blessing, Karachi was able to finish casting his spell and strengthen it with the help of his companions’ magic. A three-meter long water dragon emerged out of thin air, roaring and flickering with a yellow l.u.s.ter as it advanced towards the Divine Music division party. Having finished casting the spell, Karachi’s complexion became even more pale. The influence of the guzheng music had been too great, forcing Karachi to use his most powerful spell, Cry of the Water Dragon.
The spectators watching the battle couldn’t help but cry out in alarm as they watched this spectacle. Even they could tell that if the Divine Music division’s students were to try and defend with another magical s.h.i.+eld, it would be hopeless. After all, it was simply impossible for an Orange Rank defense to hold up against a Yellow Rank spell. The outcome of the match was already determined in their eyes.
At this moment, Ye Yin Zhu smiled serenely as he and the three girls retreated to Hai Yang’s side. It was then that the Divine Celestial Protective Robe on his body released numerous milky white rays of light as it expanded almost instantaneously to a radius of ten meters, completely enshrouding the five students.
Boom——, the water dragon’s might was not something to be underestimated, but when it collided with the s.h.i.+eld, the audience couldn’t help but cry out in surprise. The water dragon had smashed and scattered upon impact, creating only a tiny crack in the milky white s.h.i.+eld.
“Impossible.” Seeing this, Wa Ge Lei’s eyes widened as he sprung up from his seat in the spectator’s grandstand. Ye Yin Zhu’s body had clearly been releasing a magical radiance at the Red Rank!
Ferguson stared knowingly at Nina with a profound look in his eyes. “Divine Celestial Protection. Even I must envy the Divine Music division.”
By now, the song < dream=””>> was already halfway through, and the battle had reached its climax. Neither Karachi nor his four companions casted another spell due to <dream>>’s influence. Karachi’s juniors were already fast asleep, and he himself was too drowsy to chant another line of incantation. Naturally, < dream=””>> hadn’t influenced Yin Zhu or his companions as Divine Music mages could choose who their special skills affect.
“As the students from the Water division have lost the ability to resist, the Divine Music division wins!” The referee announced. Beating your opponents to a pulp wasn’t the only way to win a match like this. As long as a team could make it so that their opponents can’t fight back, such as by putting them to sleep, they would win.
“Ye——, we won! We really won!” Xue Ling excitedly bounced up and down. She wrapped her hands around Yin Zhu’s neck and pa.s.sionately kissed him on the cheek, making Yin Zhu blush in embarra.s.sment. He didn’t know how to react.
Lan Xi managed to show more restraint, but even so, a gentle smile still graced her face.
Kong Que arrogantly stuck out her ample chest and said loftily, “The Divine Music division is the most powerful division.”
Hai Yang’s reaction was the dullest. She played < dream=””>> until the end, and then she just walked off the training field, guzheng in hand.