Thunderous roar!!
The howling wind surged like a dragon's roar, as the dragon head formed from pure wind collided violently with the oncoming wave of Destruction.
Sean Sterling had a serious expression, and at the moment the two forces met, he cast a Level 4 spell, Storm Barrier.
An indescribable violent impact erupted, and the surging waves of energy swept through with a deafening roar. The entire ground trembled as if sinking, uprooting trees within a hundred meters and causing soil and rocks to crumble.
The Storm Barrier surrounding Sean Sterling fluctuated violently, while the condensed dragon-like wind continuously sliced through and countered the terrifying explosive energy like sharp blades.
The external wind was actually a fierce gale that penetrated deep into the clouds, reaching heights beyond imagination. This wind was unlike ordinary winds; typically, a mage studying wind magic would be unable to wield it without an exceptionally high affinity for wind.
If Sean Sterling had not obtained White Eyes, even with his affinity for wind, he would not have been able to perform the external wind techniques, even with the inheritance of White Eye Seven Techniques.
"This Fellow... If he desperately unleashed the strongest technique of White Eyes, the Ninth Sky Thunder, even a High-Level Giant would struggle to contend with it," Balman said, his eyelids twitching as he gazed at the dazzling White Eyes in the sky and the swirling winds coalescing around Sean Sterling, feeling an even deeper sense of trepidation.
"You are right. The power of White Eye Seven Techniques is astonishing. If Sean Sterling were to unleash the Seventh Technique, even a High-Level Giant would not dare to underestimate it.
Unfortunately, after the Third Technique, White Eye Seven Techniques involves laws; forcing its use would greatly diminish one's lifespan. Otherwise, its power would rival that of Arcane." Hearing Balman's astonishment, Elena nodded in agreement while her beautiful eyes focused on Sean Sterling in the sky.
The dragon formed by the external wind continued to thrive, its swirling winds resembling indestructible dragon claws that relentlessly wore down the energy of the shockwave caused by Destruction.
Almost at the moment when the two energies made contact, countless thick thorns formed by Thorn Cage shattered into ashes. The body of Bivis was vaporized instantly by the explosive energy, and the surging waves rolled in all directions. Everyone gathered outside the battle circle felt a fierce wind whip up before them; some boulders were lifted into the air and crushed, raining down stone debris.
What was once a picturesque Garden transformed into ruins in an instant. Centered around the point of energy explosion, layers of soil were pushed up, forming a massive circular depression filled with dust.
At the moment Bivis breathed his last, Fayrel and Victor, who had been lingering at the entrance of the Garden, broke free from the Mind Chain. They awoke in a daze, while Step into the Void beside them dissipated into nothingness, as if the magical power within it had been exhausted.
As they regained consciousness, Bivis's soul ignited and exploded. Before they could react, a tremendous shockwave hit them, sending both of them flying through the air. They coughed up blood and landed hard on the ground, tumbling several times.
Not far away, Yaheng in the crowd quickly sprang into action. Using his energy to counteract the surging shockwave, he twisted their bodies and swiftly pulled them back.
The chaotic energy explosion was brief and could not last long.
Sean Sterling floated in the air, continuously ascending. Below him, a barrier of external wind shielded him from the impact energy, causing no harm to him whatsoever.
Although the energy from Bivis's burning soul was terrifying, it gradually showed signs of decline against the relentless cutting winds. After a while, all the shockwaves completely dissipated, swallowed by the gale.
Roar!
The Gale Dragon soared and whipped its tail, lifting boulders and trees into the air and grinding everything to dust like a meat grinder, as if it were a victor flaunting its power.
At this moment, many people had gathered about a hundred meters away; nearly all contestants and Judges from the castle had arrived.
Such a commotion flattened the entire Garden. The ground cracked and trembled, winds surged with clouds and lightning danced about. A colossal Dragon Roar echoed through the air, its body formed purely from gale winds, destroying everything in its path with overwhelming force.
This scene shocked many. The numerous powerful and experienced Judges remained composed despite being impressed by Sean Sterling's strength. However, the other contestants had never witnessed such a spectacle; their expressions turned pale with fear as they retreated in disbelief. Those with simpler minds gasped and shouted in astonishment.
Even among the disciplined elite guards, more than half were stunned by the sight before them. They stared wide-eyed at the soaring Gale Dragon, mouths agape in disbelief.
"What... what level of power is this? Could that Judge be a strong individual who has reached High-Level?" A young man with dark skin and white teeth among the gathered contestants exclaimed as he fixed his gaze on Sean Sterling, who was slowly descending from above.
Kalandor and Reynold were among the crowd, and upon hearing the words of the dark-skinned youth, they exchanged a glance, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes.
They only knew that Sean Sterling was an Intermediate Level 5 Mage, but they could not imagine what kind of power that represented. It was like knowing the ocean is deep, yet being unable to see just how deep it truly is.
Now, having witnessed the towering Gale Dragon and the devastation of the Garden ruins, Sean Sterling's unfathomable strength seemed to reveal just a glimpse of its true magnitude.
"Sean Sterling... your reckless actions and the commotion you've caused are rather audacious, don't you think? As Judges dispatched by Holy Light Academy, our every move represents its image. To act so brazenly in the capital of Crook Duchy is a disgrace to Holy Light Academy's reputation.
If word of this gets out, many will criticize us for bullying the weak and showing no courtesy as guests." Just as Sean Sterling descended to the ground, a sarcastic voice suddenly rang out, echoing in all directions, its tone aggressive and unyielding.
Everyone was taken aback by this remark; they had not expected anyone to be so bold as to confront Sean Sterling at this moment when he was at his peak.
The crowd turned their gaze toward the source of the voice, revealing Beck peeking out from behind a hill, eager to see who dared to challenge Sean Sterling.
"Oh? So it's this Fellow. I was wondering who had such a lack of shame." Upon seeing him, Beck couldn't help but laugh, wishing for Sean Sterling to explode with anger and give this person a good beating.
The one who had dared to confront Sean Sterling was none other than Beck himself. It was unclear what kind of conflict existed between them that drove Beck to oppose Sean at every turn.
Beck thought humorously that perhaps Sean had caught sight of someone else's beautiful wife and attempted to steal her away, which would explain Beck's deep-seated resentment toward him.
At that moment, Sean Sterling landed on the ground and fixed his gaze on Beck, whose head was held high among the crowd. His stare seemed to pierce through the distance, exerting immense pressure on those around him. The presence of the colossal dragon only amplified his imposing aura.
Beck's expression stiffened as he felt the weight of Sean Sterling's pressure. Behind him, three competitors including Gaia felt their hearts race suddenly as if gripped tightly by an unseen force; their heartbeats nearly halted.
"I dare anyone who disagrees with me to meet me alone. Beck, are you ready to face me now?" With a wave of his hand, Sean pointed his wand forward, causing the Gale Dragon hovering behind him to raise its head dramatically, directing its attention toward Beck.
A tremendous pressure suddenly descended, and even from hundreds of meters away, this weighty force felt like a mountain, making it hard for many weaker contestants and elite guards to breathe, leaving their faces pale.
"Oh, wait a minute, Sean Sterling, this is not the time for that. I don't think Beck meant it that way either. But I do want to know why you're causing such a commotion; who provoked you?" Seeing the atmosphere tense up, Hill quickly interjected to divert the topic.
"Hill is right, Xiao Xiao. This is not the time for infighting. And you, Beck, shut your mouth. Whether Holy Light Academy bullies the weak or not is not for others to discuss," Elena's voice rang out, changing from a seductive tone to one of sharp authority. While her words were meant to advise Sean Sterling, she harshly reprimanded Beck.
"You..." Upon hearing this, Beck's face turned red. Being ridiculed by a woman in front of so many people was quite damaging to his pride. However, when his gaze met Elena's fierce and domineering eyes, he felt both anger and a lack of confidence.
Elena held a special status as the daughter of the Headmaster of the Holy Light Academy and had already reached the Quasi-Advanced level in strength. In terms of both status and power, Beck did not have the courage to confront her and could only suppress his anger for the time being.
"This bitch better watch out; if I ever get my hands on her, I'll make her understand what it means to wish for death but be unable to die." Turning away in frustration, Beck snorted coldly, harboring malicious thoughts against Elena.
Seeing that the barking dog had quieted down, Sean Sterling sneered and ignored Beck. He turned his attention to Hill and Elena as he approached them calmly and said, "It's not a big deal. In the dead of night, seven or eight rats popped their heads out with ill intentions. I discovered them early and wiped them all out.
One claimed to be from the Star Moon Alliance. Another was just now self-destructing after burning his soul—he was a Dark Mage who controlled two members of the elite guard with Mind Chain and tried to lure my contestants outside to harm them.
This matter arose from someone else's provocation first. A mere Intermediate level 4 Dark Mage dared to cause trouble at my doorstep; if I don't give him a taste of my strength, wouldn't that make me seem too weak and lose face?"
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