Victory

"No!" Mark's Advanced Apprentice cry echoed both inside and outside the Challenge Stage. →

"Clang!" A clear metallic clang followed.

Because of the overwhelming elemental damage of the Advanced Magic Group Burst Spell, most of the mid- and low-level apprentices watching from the sidelines on the Challenge Stage couldn't see exactly what was happening.

The few Advanced Apprentice, however, showed expressions of amazement and shock.

A battle between apprentices of this caliber is indeed rare.

And putting themselves in their shoes, they had to admit that neither the Group Burst Spell nor the Sun's Eye Magic seemed to be something they could easily withstand.

Not to mention those two top-tier advanced spells, even the Flame Hand that Mark released earlier was no ordinary item.

Leaving aside the amazement and shock on the apprentices' faces, as the flames subsided, the situation on the Challenge Stage finally became clear.

The person who appeared before Saine at that moment was the Yellow-Robed Magician who was in charge of guarding the Challenge Stage.

The advanced magical Flame Blade was blocked by the Formal Magician with an earthen wall; this Formal Magician was an Earth Element elementalist.

Surprisingly, Saine's position seemed a bit off.

He didn't appear within the range of the Earth Elemental Shield that was being bombarded by the Group Burst Spell spell, but instead stood strangely to the side behind Mark.

No wonder Mark was so excited and incredulous when he suddenly appeared and unleashed the advanced magic of the Flame Blade.

"The victor this time is Saine," the Yellow-Robed Magician announced.

Then, the Formal Magician's face showed approval as he said, "It's quite surprising that you chose to charge straight at Mark's powerful Group Burst Spell attack."

"Aren't you worried about dying directly under the firebirds of the Group Burst Spell? You know, in that situation, it's usually difficult for me to save you in time," the Yellow-Robed Magician said, shaking his head.

As Formal Magician, with his strong Mental Strength and dynamic observation ability, he naturally saw clearly the decision that Saine made the moment the Group Burst Spell was cast.

Faced with the Yellow-Robed Magician's question, Saine was not arrogant, but simply replied, "After breaking my Earth Elemental Shield, his Group Burst Spell must have some blind spots."

"Even if the Firebird were to fill in the gap later, it would take a fraction of a second."

"This is my chance. I don't think I'll die from a direct hit of the Group Burst Spell. Charging forward is the least costly option," Saine replied.

Saine's answer caused Mark, who was very close to him, to show a look of surprise and disorientation.

He did lose, not only in magic, but also in tactics and courage.

He lost to Saine in terms of color.

The Yellow-Robed Magician then shouted, "Good!"

"You, as an apprentice, have a keen eye for opportunities and are fearless in the face of danger, even displaying a willingness to risk your life."

"Great, great! You have a formal mentor now, right?"

"Hehe, I have high hopes for your performance in the Regional Holy Tower Academy War eight years from now!" the Yellow-Robed Magician said with a smile.

The Yellow-Robed Magician's approval, and Saine's resounding reply just now, all prove who the ultimate victor is in this apprenticeship battle. →

Aside from being replaced by Saine at number 17 on the Mark Academy Battle Strength Ranking.

This will also signify Saine's rise to fame at the Holy Tower Academy, and at the end of this month, he will receive an additional Combat Power Ranking reward from the academy.

The fame and practical benefits make Saine's efforts to Challenge Stage Mark in the ring seem worthwhile.

At this moment, only Mark, who appeared behind the Formal Magician Irene, seemed more like a loser.

Faced with the gaze of the Mage Irene and the surrounding crowd of apprentices, even the proud Mark couldn't lift his head.

"Hmph, look at you, little rascal, will you still be so arrogant in front of your younger siblings in the future?"

"If we send the footage of your recent defeat back to the Duchy..." the Mage Irene chuckled at Mark.

"No, Grandmother..." Mark was startled and couldn't help but plead.

Showing off in front of his younger siblings was what this guy used to love doing most.

He also enjoys the admiring gazes of his younger siblings.

If news of his defeat at the Holy Tower Academy were to reach the Duchy, he estimated he wouldn't be able to return for the next few years.

Because in the eyes of his younger siblings, he was undoubtedly the strongest apprentice in the Azure Source Holy Tower.

Especially those younger brothers and sisters who are only a few years old and have not yet met the admission requirements of the Azure Source Holy Tower.

I have always regarded Mark as the strongest and regarded him as my learning goal and role model.

Mark and the Mage Irene did not avoid the presence of Saine and the Yellow-Robed Formal Magician nearby during their conversation.

Upon hearing Mark refer to the Mage Irene as his grandmother, Saine sighed, revealing a hint of "I knew it" on his face.

He calmly put away the Strong Acid Scepter in his hand. In fact, he had already guessed what was going on when Mark displayed the Group Burst Spell and the Mage Irene appeared to save the day.

It was unexpected that the seemingly young Mage, Irene, was already old enough to be a grandmother.

Actually, Mark isn't Irene's biological grandson; he's just Irene's...

He's just my sister's grandson.

And they did indeed all come from the same Duchy Family.

Irene is only 76 years old this year, making Irene one of the youngest among Formal Magician Mage.

The time it took for her to become Formal Magician was also quite short; only sixteen years have passed since her breakthrough.

The powerful Life Source Power and magical abilities of Formal Magician can easily help them maintain their youth forever.

Saine's mentor, Moxidu over eight hundred years and still looked like a middle-aged man, showing no signs of aging whatsoever.

This battle between Advanced Apprentice has now come to a complete end.

The outcome of the match is certainly something to watch, but as the two people involved, they should also take care of their wounds as soon as possible.

Facing the Flame Blade unleashed by Saine in his final attack, Mark indeed escaped without sustaining any significant injuries, thanks to the intervention of the Yellow-Robed Formal Magician.

However, the piercing wound inflicted on his right arm by the Sun's Eye must also be treated as soon as possible.

Even Saine was slightly injured by Mark's Group Burst Spell; a third of his Magic Robe was torn, and beneath the tattered Magic Robe were burns from the flames.

After the battle, Saine did not leave immediately. Instead, he walked up to the Formal Magician Irene and respectfully said, "Irene, Mage, for saving me at the last moment!"

"Heh, with your courage and keen judgment, you should be fine even if I don't intervene."

"Go back and rest for a while. Also, do you need me to treat your Fire Element burns?" the Mage Irene replied with a smile.

"No need to trouble you, Master. I have my own potions and restorative items," Saine replied.

Irene nodded; she knew that Saine possessed the Holy Light Badge.

That level of injury could probably be healed in one treatment with the Holy Light Badge.

After bidding farewell to the Mage Irene, Saine left the Challenge Stage directly.

Watching Saine's figure gradually disappear into the distance, Mark, standing behind the Mage Irene, couldn't help but complain, "What? So it was you, Grandmother, who saved him!"

"If you, Grandmother, don't intervene, even if I lose this time, he will definitely not come out unscathed; at the very least, he will be seriously injured..."

Mark's indignant shouting was so loud that even the usually mild-mannered Irene couldn't stand it anymore and snapped, "Shut up!"

"If you think the splash damage from the explosion of two firebirds can seriously injure a Advanced Apprentice, I suggest you go back and study magic properly first."

"Don't you know that you just twice walked on the brink of death?" The Mage Irene glared at her good-for-nothing grandson.