Bloodline of the Wizard-Chapter 319 - 163: Clash, Second Round_2

His expression changed dramatically, seemingly unwilling, but faced with the Crystal Spur spell that could easily pierce through his skull in the next second, he ultimately...

gave up resistance.

His aura dissipated like a receding tide, Gattuso slumped entirely, his magic wand thudding heavily to the ground as he spoke in a low voice, "I lost."

The area surrounding fell into a moment of silence; then, seconds later, a huge commotion and buzz of discussion erupted.

The duel between Level 3 Wizards concluded with Orian emerging victorious.

Orian, wrapped in the momentum of having defeated a wizard of the same rank, became the center of attention, but he didn’t immediately leave the arena. Instead, he cast his bright and sharp gaze towards the Thunder Council, towards the lofty Jupiter.

Jupiter responded with a calm demeanor, and as their eyes met, invisible sparks seemed to scatter through the air.

Then, Orian turned around and left the stage.

...

"Is this what they call a ’Metal and Elemental Composite Magic’?"

Below the stage, Ronan quietly watched the battle between Orian and Gattuso, his face revealing contemplation.

This was Ronan’s first time watching a duel between Level 3 Wizards, and it gave rise to many thoughts in him.

Level 1 Magic Domain Resonance, at the realm of a Second-level Wizard, was astonishing, often determining the outcome of a battle once cast.

But at the Level 3 stage, the power of a Level 1 Resonance seemed somewhat "insufficient."

No, to be precise, it is the power of the Low-level Magic-derived Level 1 Resonance that seems a bit "weak" at the level of a Level 3 Wizard.

Magic Domains have no high or low grades, but the Spells that derive them do have strengths and weaknesses.

For example, the Level 1 Resonance that Gattuso of Black Nightmare Swamp cast just now—[Tiklan’s Fierce Face—Spirit-eating Ghost Fish].

If Ronan was not mistaken, this should have stemmed from the Dark First Rank Magic [Piranha Soul].

A common First Rank Dark Magic, the effect is to summon a phantom piranha to nibble at the opponent. When achieving Level 1 Law Domain Resonance and understanding the fierce visage of ancient piranhas, at the Second-level Wizard rank, it indeed has unparalleled vicious strength.

But in the contest of Level 3 Wizards, this move becomes less impactful.

Third Rank Magic inherently possesses tens to hundreds of times more power than First Rank Spells, and even if the latter derives Level 1 Resonance power from the Magic Domain, it only narrows this gap. If the proficiency of the former is also high, even deriving power from the Extraordinary Magic Domain, then it still maintains an overwhelming advantage over the latter.

Not to mention, the Third Rank Spell that Orian cast is not a common one but a Third Rank Composite Spell that is far more complex and intricate.

Gattuso lost as he should have; at least, in his understanding of Spells, he was more than a level behind Orian.

"Then, is the path I’ve been focusing on, practicing Low-level Magic, unsuitable? After all, all of the Extraordinary Magic Domain Power that I possess are zero-rank, not even First Rank...

As my strength continues to increase, these means will only be gradually phased out..."

Ronan pondered quietly, continuously twirling the Space Ring on his left ring finger.

It was a little habit of his, every time he pondered an issue, he would subconsciously do it, as if it helped to stimulate inspiration.

"No, it can’t be considered wrong, it’s just another direction of development, another choice of specialization..."

Ronan stopped the motion in his hands, his eyes settling down, his mind already clear with the answer.

"If Gattuso had realized not just a Level 1 Resonance but a Second Rank, the outcome of his battle with Orian might have been different."

"He failed because his understanding of the Magic Domain was not deep enough."

"If the power of a Level 1 Resonance is not enough, then move up to Second Rank, if the Second Rank is not sufficient, then strive for Third Rank... Besides this, there are multiple types of Magic Domain stacking, combinations of different Magic Domains...

Even beyond Extraordinary Level Magic Domain Power, there are even higher and stronger realms!"

"Who says zero-rank, Low-level, entry-level Spells can’t one day rival Forbidden Spells?"

Ronan felt that abandoning the Magic Domains that he had spent so much time and effort comprehending, to instead delve into high-level Spells, would be a real folly.

Of course, this wasn’t to say that Ronan from then on would only rely on Low-level Magic Spells "to conquer the world."

After ranking up, updating Spells, learning high-level Magic would be necessary, but it would depend on whether they suit oneself and are worthy of the heavy investment to deeply explore?

This pertains to individual combat styles and the construction of one’s own Magic Attributes.

"The growth process of a Wizard after all involves the continuous optimization and adjustment of the combat system..."

The combination of different spells - how can one build the most suitable combat system for oneself that perfectly unleashes one’s combat power... This too is a way to display the talents and natural abilities of a Wizard.

After pondering, Ronan felt that his strength hadn’t changed much, but his path seemed clearer and his goals more steadfast and defined. It could be considered a form of elevation in another sense.

Kosti was right; watching this kind of large-scale contest between geniuses is very beneficial for enhancing a Wizard’s vision.

And vision is one of the decisive factors for how far a Wizard can go in the future.

"Gattuso was once the number one genius of the Black Nightmare Swamp, but he was later defeated by Angelie... Now he has lost to Orian and becomes the first Level 3 Wizard to be eliminated..."

Clements spoke softly in Ronan’s ear.

Ronan looked up and saw Gattuso slowly returning to the Black Nightmare Swamp camp after his defeat, exuding an aura of keeping everyone at a distance.

Those close to him approached, seemingly trying to offer consolation, but were repelled by an intimidating look from him.

Gattuso sat in a neglected corner, becoming an obscure and shadowy figure.

Some radiate brilliance, others fall from the clouds.

Such is reality.

...

The first round of the competition didn’t finish until dusk on the second day.

Without any pause, the second round immediately commenced.

From sixty contenders, the second round was reduced to half, with only three remaining in the Silver Magic Ring: Orian, Ronan, and another late-stage Level 2 Magic Ring Wizard.

The expressions on the faces of Caroni and Archiduo, both Ring Masters leading the group, did not change much.

Given the relatively weak strength of the Silver Magic Ring among the Six Great Wizarding Forces and due to special circumstances of inheritance, such a result from the first round was expected by both.

This time, the focus of the Silver Magic Ring was mainly on Orian’s performance.

As for the others, it was all down to luck.

Ronan was fortunate in the first round, facing a Black Nightmare Swamp Wizard whose strength was not outstanding, but his luck was clearly not as good for the second round.

It could even be considered... bad.

In the arena, the remaining soul lights within colorful Light Balls collided, forming two beams that fell - one landing on Ronan and the other targeting a Plant Wizard from the Thorny Palace.

The latter was of average height, with a pale and delicate baby face, and an otherwise unremarkable appearance.

Yet, the fluctuations of spiritual power emanating from him... were unmistakably those of a Level 3 Wizard!

"Damian. Ando."

The prime representative of his generation from the Thorny Palace and one of the few outstanding seeds in this competition.

Many had heard of Damian’s name, including some seasoned Level 3 Wizards from various forces.

Seeing Ronan’s opponent was Damian, Caroni specially called Ronan before the match to instruct him seriously.

"Damian, do your best - there’s no need to insist on victory."

Ronan nodded in acknowledgment and then calmly proceeded to enter the arena.

"It looks like the boy didn’t really listen to you..."

Unable to help commenting after observing the scene, Archiduo asked, "What do you think his chances of winning against Damian are?"

"If he triggers his Bloodline Power, even against Level 3 Damian, he will have a chance.

But as for how sure the victory could be..."

After pondering for a while, Caroni still couldn’t make a precise judgment and could only shake his head, indicating, "It’s hard to say."

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Chapter 2, afternoon release