Chapter 71

Everyone knows that Magicians release spells through combat, which means that if Ailin hits someone with a punch, she will deliver a complete spell to that person. If she is unlucky and hits someone with a dozen punches in a row, even if each time it is just the simplest spell, a magic missile, and it comes with a double-casting effect, it would probably turn the person into minced meat, right?

Thinking about this, the three girls couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts.

Swei knew that today they were likely to encounter a tough opponent. Ailin's strength far exceeded everyone's expectations. She had long heard that Ailin was a genius, but Swei had never been convinced. Because of her own excellent talent, she was often called a prodigy at home. But until today, seeing it with her own eyes, she realized that geniuses can be very different from one another.

Fight or admit defeat?

The two girls standing directly opposite Ailin looked at each other. Ailin had already used techniques from the fifth grade and was a Magician, making it almost impossible to win.

Just as they were about to admit defeat, Swei shouted, "Dragon's Might Descends!"

Instantly, a massive dragon's might enveloped the area. Dragon's Might is essentially the unconscious release of a dragon's power. When this unconscious release becomes a conscious one, it can be used as an effective offensive tool. All creatures under the influence of Dragon's Might will find it difficult to use their strength, whether it be martial arts or magic, due to the dragon's power.

Moreover, this hindrance cannot be blocked by any spell, as it comes from the most fundamental dragon's power.

This was Swei's greatest trump card, a talent skill granted to her when her dragon companion evolved. With the ability of Dragon's Might Descends, she had always been undefeated in various fair battles.

She originally intended to use this move against Longyi, but he didn't engage. So she had to settle for the next best option. However, for her, defeating Ailin might be even more satisfying than defeating Longyi.

But she miscalculated one thing.

Ailin is not an ordinary human.

She is a half-dragon!

The power of Dragon's Might Descends had almost no effect on her. The dragon blood in her body instinctively rejected this foreign dragon's power.

Although this move had no effect on Ailin, it directly announced the start of the battle. Ailin slightly bent her knees and charged forward at an incredible speed!

So fast!

Swei never expected the opponent to be so fast. She thought Ailin was originally a mage who later became a Magician, but even as a Magician, her physical strength and explosive power couldn't possibly reach the level of a Dragon Warrior. But as soon as Ailin moved, she knew she was wrong.

"Phantom Shield!"

Swei only managed to cast a Phantom Shield before being hit by a punch. The small, silver fist struck the Phantom Shield in front of her.

"Magic Missile!"

Ailin lightly shouted.

Instantly, magic surged from the silver fist, and two consecutive explosions shattered the Phantom Shield into pieces.

The double-casting effect appeared for the first time!

Swei felt her scalp tingle.

So fast! Such strong power, what can I use to block it? What? What!

At this moment, Swei truly understood why Magicians are called Mage Killers. They know all the techniques of mages and can easily break through their defenses. Moreover, once a Magician gets close, a mage has no way to resist.

Seeing Ailin's fist growing larger in front of her, Swei had only one thought: "It's over, I'm going to be disfigured."

The wind from the punch passed, but the fist did not land on her face. Swei opened her eyes and saw Ailin retracting her fist, smiling at her.

Swei, helpless, could only force out three words.

"I admit defeat."

With Swei's admission of defeat, the other two girls had no courage to continue. The entire battle lasted less than half a minute. However, Swei felt slightly relieved because, although she admitted defeat, the Dragon's Might Descends had not disappeared! Yes! This was her true intention! She wanted to use this method to help Seren defeat Longyi!

Seren, who had been watching the battle, couldn't help but smile bitterly. Fortunately, he challenged Longyi rather than Ailin. Magicians truly deserve the title of Mage Killers; ordinary mages have no chance against them. If this were a real battlefield, and Ailin used a high-level spell instead of a magic missile in that punch, Swei would have no chance of survival!

Ailin looked at Longyi, who was watching her from a distance, and made a victory sign. Longyi smiled and nodded. This girl is really fierce.

Turning back, Longyi looked at Seren and said, "You've seen enough, let's start. Don't worry, I won't let your sister cancel Dragon's Might Descends."

Seren's face turned red. When Swei cast Dragon's Might Descends, he immediately understood her plan. He didn't stop her because he was a bit nervous facing Longyi. But now that Longyi had directly pointed it out, he felt a bit embarrassed.

"Swei, cancel Dragon's Might Descends."

Seren took a deep breath and said to Swei.

"Second brother!"

Swei was anxious. She had risked disfigurement to cast Dragon's Might Descends, all to help him win. Why was he suddenly asking her to cancel it?

"Cancel it, Swei. Winning by cheating is meaningless."

Faced with Longyi's calmness, Seren felt a bit frustrated but also admired him. If it were him, he would probably have shouted about unfairness long ago.

"You don't really need to cancel it. You have no chance of winning anyway!"

Longyi seemed unimpressed.

Seren said no more and began to chant in dragon language.

"Phantom Shield!"

"Wind Walk!"

"Keen Senses!"

"Power Surge!"

Four buffs were cast on himself. The first three were the same as those used by Ailin, while the last one, Power Surge, increased the damage of each spell he cast.

This was Seren's standard duel configuration.

Longyi stared at Seren and suddenly spoke.

"Phantom Shield!"

"Wind Walk!"

"Keen Senses!"

"Power Surge!"

"Explosive Casting!"

"Double Casting!"

Various colored auras rose around Longyi, combining the buff techniques of both Ailin and Seren, except for the line-of-sight lock.

At this moment, Seren felt as if someone was choking his throat. What kind of monster is this Longyi! Ailin is a genius, a genius from a young age, becoming even more of a genius as she grew older. She learned various spell knowledge and took various elixirs from a young age. You, the son of a blacksmith, should have just stuck to your honest work. Why did you have to come here to scare people? Listen to your voice, your terrible dragon language pronunciation! You can still cast spells like this! Is there any justice in this world?

Shocked by too many things, Seren didn't bother to think and immediately launched a series of spell attacks.

"Magic Missile!"

"Magic Spear!"

"Lightning Strike!"

In a mage's battle, the choice of spells is very important. It's not just about shouting a few dragon words; it also requires controlling the flow of magic within your body.

These three spells are the easiest to combine in a spell flow, with the shortest casting interval. Starting with a Magic Missile, whether the opponent dodges or defends, the Magic Spear can seal off their next move. If the opponent can dodge the Magic Spear, the following Lightning Strike will show its power.

The damage from Lightning Strike is not high, but it is a guaranteed hit. After being hit by lightning, a person will be paralyzed for a short time, giving the mage plenty of time to deal damage.

Seren cast all three spells in quick succession and then rapidly retreated. He had seen Longyi's combat style and was very afraid that Longyi would suddenly charge forward. Although it was a mage duel, there was no rule saying Longyi couldn't charge.

However, Longyi not only didn't charge but also stood still in a defensive stance, not moving at all!

Boom!

Boom!

Crack!

The three spells hit Longyi solidly.

Seren was stunned. What kind of combat style is this? Is he going to take it all with his body?

Dust scattered, and Longyi appeared. He lifted his arms and examined them, then smiled.

The Magic Missile shattered Longyi's Phantom Shield, and the Magic Spear and Lightning Strike hit him, but there wasn't even a scratch on his dragon scale armor!

Indeed, this dragon scale armor is very sturdy! It's hard to break with spells! It's a divine artifact! Not only that, but it can also absorb a lot of spell damage!

Longyi no longer worried about his clothes.

Without further ado, Longyi raised his hand and shouted three times, just like Seren.

"Magic Missile!"

"Magic Spear!"

"Lightning Strike!"

Seren was startled. Is this guy going to copy my techniques?

Just as he was about to focus on countering, he realized that the Magic Missile was just forming in Longyi's palm!

...

What a slow casting speed.

It's really slow.

Generally, a beginner would take three seconds to cast a Magic Missile. But as one's mastery of spells increases, the casting speed gets faster. Now, Seren can cast a Magic Missile in less than half a second.

But now, it had been at least five seconds, and Longyi's Magic Missile had just formed!

And this was after Longyi had the buff of Explosive Casting!

Indeed, you are not a genius!