The dragons beside Sairwusi also exclaimed in amazement.
"As expected of Xiluo, the champion of our Dragonkind Tournament's adolescence division.
Who else could compare to such talent?"
"Dragonkind is the strongest. It's only natural he could do this."
The dragons took pride in Xiluo.
They had completely set aside their prejudices against chromatic dragons.
"Very impressive.
Even at the empire's peak, you would have been a rare genius.
More importantly, you are a dragon..."
The magical construct offered a quiet assessment. As he looked at Xiluo, something else seemed to stir in his eyes.
"..."
Ao Jin Eternal remained silent. Only after a long while did he say:
"Your score was actually higher than mine... I acknowledge your strength.
But in the next round, I will surpass you completely and leave you behind!"
"It was just luck.
Our spell modifications focused on two entirely different directions.
What could a difference of a point or two prove?"
Xiluo shook his head with considerable humility.
At first, he had indeed planned to make improvements in rapid firing, focused casting, and reduced cooldowns.
But later, he felt that was too ordinary.
Impact Fireball, Impact Fireball.
Impact came first, fireball second.
With that thought, Xiluo decided to take a slightly unconventional approach and began making sweeping changes to the force field aspect.
The final result was fortunate, too.
Because of that choice.
He had scored two points higher than Ao Jin Eternal!
His overall score had pulled ahead by one point!
"Regardless, you won this round.
I look forward to seeing who wins the next round.
My rival!"
Ao Jin Eternal stared deeply at Xiluo. Finally, his figure flashed, returning to Aite Finis's side, and he said somewhat apologetically:
"Sorry, teacher. I lost."
"This isn't your fault. Both of you possess talent rarely seen