Wizard: My magic facility can be upgraded!

Chapter 76 Round 1 Winner

After lunch, Li Ang and the others rested for a while.

It was finally afternoon, and the atmosphere in the arena became even more intense.

The fact that wizards from the Lyrita Elemental School were participating in this competition quickly spread throughout every corner of Obsidian Tower thanks to deliberate publicity.

The stands were now packed with apprentices and wizards who had come to watch the spectacle.

Due to the surge in attendance, the original seats in the stands were no longer available.

At this moment, many people in the stands were close friends crammed together on one chair, and many others had to sit on the floor.

The afternoon matches were officiated by the Wizard of Barton himself, who stood in the center of the field, his voice booming:

"As you all know, there are eight friends from the Lyrita Elemental School participating in this afternoon's competition. Let's welcome them."

A burst of enthusiastic applause and cheers erupted from the audience. After the applause subsided, Barton continued:

"The rules of the competition remain unchanged. Intentional maiming or death is prohibited. A player who loses consciousness, concedes defeat, or falls out of the ring loses! Now, let's draw lots to determine the opponent."

Because of the last-minute addition of Li Ang and others, in order to ensure fairness, everyone had to draw lots again, and dozens of contestants began to draw lots in turn.

Li Ang drew number three, and his opponent was also number three, Syd Elliott.

Elisa drew a number four, facing off against a witch named Denise Garfield.

The match schedule was quickly posted, and murmurs of discussion arose from the stands, clearly indicating high expectations for this cross-tower showdown.

The competition uses an elimination system, consisting of three rounds, with eight matches in each round.

After one round, there is a half-hour break before the second round begins.

The eight members of the enforcement team were lucky enough not to be drawn into an internal battle; they will each face their own opponents from Obsidian Tower.

Li Ang's match was scheduled as the third game of the first round, based on his number.

The competition started with great enthusiasm, and the first two matches ended amidst cheers.

On the enforcement team's side, Miguel achieved a brilliant victory with his ferocious [Lightning Strike] spell.

Remus, however, was narrowly defeated by an opponent who could transform into a poisonous hedgehog, and was accidentally covered in poisonous thorns. However, he was quickly carried into the [Life Recovery Chamber] and was unharmed.

"Third match, Leon Carlson, yes, Obsidian Tower, Syd Elliott!" Mentor Barton's voice echoed throughout the arena.

Li Ang took a deep breath and, with the encouraging gazes of his companions, walked onto the central black stone platform.

His opponent, Syd Elliott, was a tall, thin, brown-haired boy with gloomy eyes. He was currently cracking his knuckles and carefully scrutinizing Li Ang.

"The match begins!"

As soon as the signal was given, Seid immediately pointed his wand at himself and gave a low shout.

A violent surge of magical energy erupted, and his body rapidly shrank to half its previous size amidst crackling sounds.

His body was covered in fiery red fur, and a tail with flames burning at the end swung around.

He transformed into a nimble fireball rat.

"Squeak!" The Fireball Rat let out a sharp squeak, and with a burst of power from its hind legs, it transformed into a streak of red lightning, rapidly darting toward Li Ang. At the same time, it opened its mouth and fired a fist-sized, blazing fireball.

A gasp rang out from the stands. Although the Fireball Rat was only a level 1 monster, it had a fast attack speed and fierce firepower, making it extremely difficult to deal with.

However, Li Ang remained unusually calm in the face of this fierce attack. He stood still without dodging, and simply raised his Windhawk Wood Wand lightly.

Four stars faintly lit up in the spiritual world, and magic flowed, instantly forming the [Water Binding Technique].

The dense moisture in the air was instantly extracted and condensed, and a crystal-clear, light blue net appeared out of thin air in front of Cyndaquil's charging path, precisely covering it.

The fireball rat charged too fast and had no time to change direction, crashing headfirst into the water net. The net tightened instantly, trapping it firmly.

The fireball that was shot at Li Ang was deflected by his Wind Spell and landed in an open area.

"Squeak!" The Cyndaquil struggled violently, and the flames on its body came into contact with the water net, making a "sizzling" sound and steaming up a lot of water mist.

[Water Binding Technique] continuously absorbs surrounding water molecules to replenish its own energy.

Within seconds, the flames on Cyndaquil's body and tail were completely extinguished, revealing its black fur soaked by the water.

Its struggling strength waned, and it eventually collapsed in the water net, reverting to its human form.

Saide lay on the ground, coughing and spitting out water, his face filled with disbelief and frustration.

There was a moment of silence in the arena, followed by enthusiastic applause and cheers.

Although it was one of their own who lost, Li Ang's decisive and efficient response instantly earned them their respect. Here, strength is the only true measure of success.

"The winner is Leon Carlson." A hint of surprise flashed in Mentor Barton's eyes before he announced loudly.

Li Ang bowed slightly, put away his wand, and stepped down from the platform.

In the next match, it was Elisa's turn to take the stage. Her opponent, Denise, chose to transform into the level 1 monster, Moonbear.

This monster possesses immense strength, and its fur offers good magic resistance, especially under moonlight, which fully unleashes its power.

Although it is daytime, its overall capabilities should not be underestimated.

Denise, in her Moonbear form, stood upright and let out a deafening roar, her massive body charging toward Elisa with an oppressive aura.

Elisa's expression turned grave as she retreated, her wand flashing out a series of [Fire Arrows] aimed precisely at the Moon Bear's eyes, nose, and other vulnerable areas, attempting to halt its attack.

The Moonbear waved its giant paws, scattering most of the fire arrows.

Suddenly, a flaming arrow broke through the giant bear's defenses from a blind spot.

The flaming arrow struck its eye socket instantly, and the injured bear roared angrily, charging even more fiercely.

It suddenly pounced, and Elisa narrowly dodged to the side. Her brown robe was torn in a large chunk by the bear's claws, revealing the leather armor underneath.

Seizing the brief moment of stun after the Moonbear missed its target, Elisa let out a sharp cry as a highly compressed fireball condensed at the tip of her wand—a level 1 spell: [Exploding Fireball].

"boom!"

The fireball slammed solidly into the Moonbear's side and back, exploding and instantly filling the air with a burnt smell. The Moonbear let out a painful howl, its massive body staggering from the blast.

However, disregarding its injuries, it suddenly stood up and swept its paw across at an even faster speed. Elisa couldn't react in time and was sent flying by the enormous force.

With a crisp "crack," her left arm came into an odd bend, clearly indicating a fracture.

But even as she was being knocked away, she gritted her teeth and used her last bit of mental energy to fire a [Flame Arrow].

The flames transformed into arrows, striking precisely into the Moon Bear's wide-open mouth, which was gaping open in its roar.