Madam Kalyana stood between them. Once Li Wei and wizard No. 14 had finished exchanging threats, she announced loudly:
"The match is about to begin. Contestants, please perform the duelling salute, then turn your backs to each other and take three steps. You may then begin!"
"And please observe the rules!"
Li Wei held his Elderwood Phoenix Feather Wand upright before his chest like a knight's longsword, his eyes fixed on wizard No. 14.
Wizard No. 14 did the same. Wizarding duelling etiquette was very similar to that of knights. Before the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy came into being, wizards and knights had maintained close ties!
After exchanging a glance, the two immediately turned their backs to each other and took three steps.
"Expelliarmus!"
After his third step, wizard No. 14 immediately spun around. Without even going through the wand movements, he flicked his hand and fired off a Disarming Charm.
He was so proficient with the spell that, although he could not yet cast it silently, he could dispense with the wand movements.
But to his astonishment, Li Wei casually flicked his wand and knocked the scarlet light of the Disarming Charm aside!
He made it look as effortless as a demonstration during combat training. The adult wizard seemed like a mere child before him, posing no threat whatsoever!
After deflecting the incoming spell, Li Wei swept his wand, and Mage Armor and Protego instantly enveloped him in protection.
Seeing his opponent preparing another spell, Li Wei stamped hard on the ground. The stone-paved surface immediately began to surge like waves!
Gasps erupted from the stands. The Transfiguration Li Wei had performed with that single stamp was truly spectacular!
Great waves of stone rolled forward, throwing up rubble and dirt amid swirling leaves. Wizard No. 14's pupils contracted