Bang.
Valadi's smile gradually froze. If the lightning spell had struck Merlin's body, it absolutely would not have made such a tremendous sound. Instead, what scattered in all directions amid the deafening crash was a sky full of yellowish earth and shattered stones.
When the dust settled, Merlin was still standing unharmed on the platform. Around him stood several solid earthen walls. At the critical moment, Merlin had cast Earth Guardian three times in succession, barely managing to withstand the lightning spell's attack.
"A Four-Element Spellcaster?"
Not only Valadi, but even the Fourth-level Spellcasters seated high above could not help but change expressions. A Four-Element Spellcaster was entirely different from a Three-Element Spellcaster. Once someone set their sights on becoming a Four-Element Spellcaster, the effort and resources required would be several times greater than for a Three-Element Spellcaster.
However, once one became a Four-Element Spellcaster, their strength would increase dramatically, allowing them to stand out among those of the same level. If Merlin's earlier performance had merely made these powerful Spellcasters think he was a promising talent, then now, having constructed the complex Dark Mist and revealed himself as a powerful Four-Element Spellcaster, these Spellcasters above the fourth level could not help but be tempted. Some had even begun probing Leo for information.
Nasha smiled softly. "Congratulations, Mage Leo. You've found a genuine genius."
Anyone capable of constructing four spells, with seemingly flawless Spell Models, was an absolute genius. Any Spellcaster Organization would attach great importance to such a person.
No one had expected Mage Leo's tower to produce such a "freak" of a student.
"However, although Mage Valadi cannot do anything to Merlin, Merlin probably cannot defeat Valadi either. Aside from his speed, Valadi also has defensive spell scrolls capable of resisting powerful attacks. The two can only compete