The scenery around him stretched into streaks. Everything before his eyes blurred, and even sound seemed to slow. Only a tremendous roar remained-the sound of wind rushing past his ears at high speed.
Zhang Xiao charged ahead with his head lowered. Each push off the ground sent him hurtling dozens of meters forward, sometimes farther. His black hair streamed in the wind, and the immense wind pressure plastered his clothes against him, outlining the boy's powerful physique.
Just as he had expected, once he sprinted at full speed, the Aurors could not keep up at all. MetLife Stadium drew closer and closer. At this rate, he would reach the stadium and claim the ultimate victory before long.
But Zhang Xiao abruptly stopped in his tracks. At the end of the main road, on the route to MetLife Stadium...
Six figures in trench coats and dress hats stood in a line.
Aurors...
At MetLife Stadium, the crowd's voices had already boiled over like a pan of hot oil. People shouted at the top of their lungs in every language imaginable.
On the enormous screen, Zhang Xiao raced forward so quickly that even the Alchemy Ball could barely keep up. Fast-unbelievably fast.
The boy who had brought them one surprise after another charged fearlessly ahead.
It seemed he would smash through every obstacle, rush straight into the stadium, and lift the Goblet of Fire, the symbol of supreme honor.
Ludo Bagman shouted:
"While the other Champions have yet to retrieve their Wands, Zhang is already nearing the stadium entrance!
"This is an overwhelming lead, and an entirely expected one.
"Throughout the first two rounds, Zhang has shown everyone with his unmatched strength that he is the strongest wizard of his age in the world!
"Once he makes it through this final