The next day, Ron gave the magic book to Vivian again and comforted her with a few words.
It's time to head to the competition.
In the morning, the stands were packed with people. In the first match, Ron easily defeated his magician opponent.
It's afternoon now, and it's the second session of the day. Looks like it won't be easy.
From the Baron Empire, known as the Sanctuary of Swordsmen, Champion Seed Academy, the third strongest Imperial Academy according to the Tulip Merchant Guild's records...
Darren, a level 7 swordsman.
In his latest test, Ron's magical power was intentionally controlled at level seven. A year ago, when he first entered the academy, his magical power was level six. He can increase his magical power by one level every year.
This is finally a normal pace for a little genius.
The cultivation becomes increasingly difficult as you progress, and many people cannot even achieve a one-level increase in magical power per year.
Ron then tried to fight against the genius from the Baron Imperial Academy with magic power of the same level...
Ron always believed that the more cards he had up his sleeve, the better.
Both sides bowed to each other on the field.
By the afternoon, the weather was overcast, and the audience outside the stadium was mostly there for the geniuses of the Imperial Academy.
"Darrendas, Darrendas..."
"Defeat the contestants from the small kingdom."
"..."
Ron also heard his own teammates cheering: "Rondas, victory is certain..."
An exchange match is a real competition! There's no life-or-death pressure; treat it as practice.
The opponent drew a magic longsword, while Ron already held his wind-elemental longsword in his hand.
Both moved in unison, with elements flowing in small areas. Darren used a combat technique, while Ron used a spell.
Swamp magic.
The swamp on the ground forced Darren swordsmen to either detour or jump. Experienced swordsmen generally wouldn't jump, but masters who could fly briefly were an exception.
In several swamps, there are middle routes that Ron deliberately left out.
Those guys from the Imperial Academy who choose to rush straight through here will most likely take a direct hit from Ron's magic.
However, Ron is a magic swordsman, and Swamp Spell is not a single-target spell. He spent some time on it, and time was running out, so he could only use a weaker spell as a supplement.
firewall.
The small wall of fire blocked Darren's path, and when Darren slashed it open, he was met with a barrage of wind blades.
Fueled by the wind, the small wall of fire spread toward Darren. Wind blades entered the fire wall, and although their power was small, they were still quite troublesome.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Ron came with his sword.
With a series of soft "plop" sounds, it was clear that he was a promising student from the Baron Empire Academy, able to deflect most of the magic with his sword.
He wielded the sword as if it were a sword and shield.
However, Darren the Swordsman still took a hit to the shoulder from the wind blade, and the sudden flames also blocked his vision.
Baron accepted the spell, thinking to himself: So fast, I can't let him create any more distance, this magic swordsman is very skilled in magical attacks.
Water, earth, swamp, fire wall plus wind blade.
A guy with affinity for all four elements, favored by the gods, from a small kingdom, why not just be a magician, but a magic swordsman?
Now that he was here, Darren the Swordsman approached his opponent, and he was confident enough.
Ron was even more confident.
At close range, within sword-sword range, Ron used a modified combat technique from a tricky angle:
Arm dance!
The elemental path only involves moving the arms, and the combat technique only increases strength.
The key to this combat technique is that the body element path is not complicated, making it suitable for quick use to achieve a surprise effect.
Imagine, if the opponent suddenly gains a lot of strength, their grip on the sword might even break open!
when!
The magical swords clashed together.
Sure enough, despite the firelight obscuring his vision, Darren the Swordsman still managed to block the attack, but the result was not as Ron had hoped.
The opponent's arm strength is also very strong.
His eyes narrowed slightly. Was this guy naturally strong in the arms, or did he just happen to be using the same combat technique?
The results were quickly revealed.
The opponent then used combat techniques to enhance his arm strength, forcing Ron to retreat slightly.
He thought to himself: The information on tulips is incomplete.
There's no way around it. Just like Ron has a trump card, every contestant has to prepare for the competition. These students all carry the belief that they must win.
Ron took a few steps back, but Darren wouldn't give Ron a chance to create distance; he closed in on him.
Due to his own mistake, Darren the Swordsman was able to leave the swamp area.
Ron changed his strategy.
The wind moves with me.
Combat technique: Wind Dance Steps!
It was developed through application.
Ron attempted to improve this combat technique, which resulted in damage to his meridians. Fortunately, with guidance from his mentor, Will, he was able to repair his meridians and subsequently successfully improve it.
It is also fast and quick to start, using only two body element paths.
The opponent's sword was finding it difficult to hit Ron.
In terms of pure swordsmanship, Ron wouldn't necessarily be at a disadvantage.
In battle, in different situations, brute force alone cannot guarantee victory.
Otherwise, the Titans would not have been defeated by the gods.
The clanging sounds continued incessantly.
Darren, the burly swordsman, couldn't hold back any longer. Ron's swordsmanship was so outstanding! Sure enough, his mentor was right; there were always one or two troublesome individuals in a small kingdom.
Unable to resist, he launched a full-force, full-speed attack.
By going all out, there will inevitably be a period when new strength has not yet emerged, and this is Ron's opportunity.
Ron suddenly gave a strange smile.
Add another self-defined attribute to the wind-element genius.
A genius with both water and wind elemental abilities.
Water-based movement techniques, gentle steps!
With a movement technique, Ron's body became as fluid as water. Water is formless, yet his body twisted and turned in an anti-humanistic manner.
But his body didn't just break like that.
He leaned to the side, then used his sword to brace himself against the ground, and flipped himself away.
Ron was already ten meters away.
Before the opponent's elemental energy could be restored, Ron rushed in, giving him enough time to cast a single-target spell.
Let people witness the terror of the magic swordsman, a genius with affinity for all four elements, both water and wind.
Water arrow magic.
The water jet shot straight in like an arrow.
Its advantage lies in its speed.
Darren the swordsman blocked with his sword, but his movements were momentarily halted.
Ron then cast a wind spell.
Wind blades swirl and strike in a combo.
Three wind blades in one strike.
This is the limit of Ron's rapid single-target spells; only Ron knows the path to improving each Wind Blade.
High-ranking magic swordsman, high-ranking swordsman.
The time has finally come to exert all our strength.
Darren the swordsman blocked the water arrow, splashing water everywhere and revealing many more water droplets in his field of vision. As the wind blades attacked, the water droplets became a cover once again.
Different flames and water droplets containing elements can affect mental perception for a very short time.
Others' spiritual power is imbued into water magic.
However, the water arrow was blocked, and the water droplets disrupted mental perception for a short time.
At this opportune moment, wind blades suddenly struck out at three angles without a straight line.
Ron followed with his sword.
Good heavens! It's already this troublesome as soon as the distance was created.
Darren the Swordsman, from the Baron Empire, known as the Holy Land of Swordsmen, and hailed as the third strongest in the academy, suddenly closed his eyes slightly, contrary to common sense.
Slightly reduce visual input and focus all mental perception on the task at hand.
In his mind, everything was like a series of tracks.
A combat genius, beyond comprehension.
With a slight smile, Darren the swordsman suddenly used each sword strike as if it were unmanned.
This guy blocked two wind blades, and then ignored the third one because of it.
Do not attack him for now.
The wind blade struck the swordsman beside Ron, and when it was behind him, it suddenly turned and attacked again, thus forming a pincer movement with Ron's main body.
As expected, Darren the swordsman dodged the blade to the side and blocked Ron's sword at the same time.
when!
After that one strike, everyone outside the arena forgot to cheer and encourage Dasdas.
A fantastic match.
The third wind blade didn't curve anymore. Time was limited, and Ron's improved magic only had so many variations. The wind blade only struck the ground next to the two of them.
Both of them smiled.
Sure enough, even Ron had to take it more seriously, and the opposing team was also seriously fighting the students from the small kingdom.
Ron was a year or two younger than Darren, but he was a genius, at least for now.
Another clash of swordsmen.
There was no opportunity to cast a spell.
However, Ron's dual-elemental combat skills and movement techniques, including wind and water, meant he was constantly being tormented by Instructor Will.
You bastard, you've already lost!
With a swift movement, he blocked one or two attacks. As Darren the swordsman pressed his advantage, Ron retaliated with another sword strike.
High-intensity matches consume a great deal of magical power and mental energy.
In the end, Darren the Swordsman could not hold on any longer.
Ron, however, was still just as fast.
Even without magic, he still managed to outlast him. When they were at the same level, he didn't have another chance to use single-target magic. Darren the Swordsman is truly strong.
With the dimensional crystal, Ron isn't afraid of a protracted battle.
Little by little, wounds were added to Darren's body, and finally, Ron pointed his sword at the nearly exhausted swordsman Darren.
"What, still want to fight?"
"If you don't fall, try again."
"..."
Until Darren the Swordsman was knocked unconscious, the unknown teacher announced Ron as the winner.
Both sides scored high in this match, but Ron won by a significant margin.
Because of this match, the total scores finally aligned with one of the Imperial Champion Seed Academies.
Before leaving, take a quick look at the fallen Darren.
"Teacher, we should call the pastor quickly."
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