The second match began soon after. Time was tight, so they had to speed things up.
Ding Yumian sat in the stands, watching her younger man, Lan Yu, compete.
She wanted to compete herself, but she carried the power of a calamity of the mind, so Dean Xiao and the others wouldn't allow it.
The Imperial Capital Academy was a cautionary example, and Dean Xiao and the others weren't foolish enough to make the same mistake.
On the field, Gu Jian faced Bai Yulang. Neither had the upper hand, and their cultivation levels were almost evenly matched.
Lan Yu and his two teammates, Li Jie and Liu Xin, took on the other three opponents.
But the opponents in this second match were nothing like those in the first. Every one of them was fierce, and Beginner Magic came at them in an endless stream.
Clang, clang, clang—
"Light Blessing—Holy Shield!"
Lan Yu immediately drew a Star Map and unleashed Intermediate Magic of the Light Element.
The Star Map took shape, and the magic appeared!
A shield of light suddenly appeared in front of Gu Jian, barely managing to block Bai Yulang's Ice Lock whip.
"Thunder Seal—Anger Strike!"
With his teammate's defensive magic in place, Gu Jian immediately called upon the lightning mark flashing on his wrist.
The next second, crackling purple lightning raced across the ground, heading straight for Bai Yulang.
"Damn it!" Bai Yulang glared resentfully at Lan Yu and immediately summoned his defensive magic equipment.
"Thunderbolt—Thunder Strike!"
A Star Map of the Lightning Element abruptly appeared beneath Gu Jian's feet. Since he had already released several Thunder Seals, he drew the Star Map two or three seconds faster than usual.
Rumble—
A thunderous crash echoed through the entire arena. A thundercloud appeared over the field, lightning flashing within