In the spectator stands, Jiang Tianchen watched Nan Yu wield Sound Element Magic with practiced ease. Appreciation shone in his eyes as he spoke.
"That girl, Nan Yu, is interesting. She's accomplished in Sound Element Magic, with solid cultivation and Mental Strength. Her command of it is exceptional."
"Sound Mages aren't frontline fighters. Strictly speaking, they're scouts. The next two rounds are island survival and team cooperation, and the Sound Element will play a vital role in both."
"If she makes it through to those rounds, her score should rise considerably."
Hearing this, Ai Jiangshan turned toward him with a smile.
"You seem to think highly of her... What, are you thinking of taking her as your apprentice?"
Jiang Tianchen laughed and shook his head helplessly.
"Of course not. I have no plans to take an apprentice. Besides, her main element is Sound, not Psychic. I wouldn't be the best person to teach her."
Hua Zhanhong chuckled. When he saw Nan Yu begin casting Intermediate Magic, he raised an eyebrow.
"The girl's about to use Intermediate Magic. Think Little Evil can handle it?"
Jiang Tianchen and Ai Jiangshan both shot him exasperated looks and spoke in unison.
"Keep pretending. Go on!"
In the arena, Mo Xie remained unmoved as Nan Yu cast Intermediate Sound Magic. He made no move to attack, leaving the air shield hovering in front of him.
Deafening sonic blasts echoed around him, their terrifying pressure filling the air as though they would burst his eardrums. Yet they could not break the silver diamond-shaped shield.
The shield stood firm, gleaming with a brilliant, mysterious silver light. It would not budge!
"How is that possible?!"
Nan Yu's expression changed. She had suspected his Mental Strength was formidable, but surely one Intermediate Magic spell could break through a Beginner