Chapter 163: Summoning Apprentice
"Jia Na's move is indeed effective—"
Hugh-Stone, who didn't understand human hearts but understood routines, simply imitated Jia Na's slight trick and easily made the already precarious cooperative relationship between the two parties completely collapse.
But this doesn't mean that the Black Bone Forest and Mist Tower apprentices are stupid; on the contrary, this is the most consistent with their code of conduct.
As of now, less than two hours remain until the end of the assessment. Compared to the academy's interests, Black Wizard Apprentices, who adhere to the principle of survival of the fittest, are always most concerned about their core interests.
Especially those Second-level Wizard Apprentices whose strength is not particularly high. Having clearly discovered something fishy about White Coral, they would not take the risk of being cannon fodder.
For them, the maximum benefit is to quickly pick on the weaklings while they can, grab as many nameplates as possible, and then quickly withdraw from the battlefield, hiding until the end of the assessment to earn the final hundred academic points.
Therefore, instead of stubbornly clashing head-on with the White Coral apprentices who are clearly united, it's better to strike at those around them first—
As if a large stone had fallen into a calm lake, with the strong entry of the White Coral apprentices, the entire battlefield was thrown into utter chaos.
Apart from the White Coral apprentices who still stuck together, the Black Bone Forest and Mist Tower apprentices were completely engulfed in a chaotic free-for-all, with no strategy whatsoever.
Meanwhile, Jia Na, who had transformed into the appearance of "Kalinna-Storm," was also engaged in a fierce battle with Leiman, known as the top Second-level apprentice.
Deep purple lightning, like blooming fireworks, continuously exploded on the Emerald Green Shield green barrier around Jia Na, stirring up waves of turbulence.
At the same time, vines twisted. Under the effect of Jia Na's level 29 Vine Entanglement Witchcraft, each vine seemed to come alive, not only extremely flexible but also merely scorched when struck by "Lightning" Witchcraft, known for its strongest attack power, showing no signs of breaking.
Not only that, but the continuous Siren's Chant was mixed with unexpected Soul Shriek. Among the dense Magic Missiles, a Soul Lash would occasionally whip out without warning.
Not to mention, Jia Na, who had transformed into a butterfly wing form using Local Deformation, was like a real butterfly, quickly dodging Leiman's attacks one after another.
Even if a few Lightning Witchcrafts, relying on their natural speed advantage, hit Jia Na, the thin, cicada-wing-like Floral Guardian stubbornly withstood everything, showing no signs of breaking.
"This is insane!"
From his initial disdain for Jia Na's secretive behavior to his current secret astonishment at her dazzling techniques, as time wore on, Leiman's surprise gradually turned into disbelief.
Had he not seen it with his own eyes, he would never have believed that a Second-level Wizard Apprentice, who clearly seemed to have only broken through a few months ago, could master so many Witchcrafts while also mastering each one to perfection.
Even many Three-level Wizard Apprentices could not reach the level of this White Coral female apprentice.
"Who—exactly is she?"
With a slightly sinking expression, while quickly contemplating countermeasures in his mind, Leiman's Witchcrafts were unleashed like they were free, bombarding Jia Na with a frantic barrage.
It was a complete display of not giving up until the opponent's defense was broken.
Facing the opponent's violent Lightning Witchcraft, Jia Na remained unshaken, continuing to channel magic into the Floral Guardian.
Although she had fought against others multiple times before, it wasn't until now that Jia Na truly felt how powerful a Witchcraft upgraded to the level 29 limit (Three-level Wizard Apprentice limit) was when facing a Second-level Wizard Apprentice (level 19).
When Jia Na was a First-level Witchcraft Apprentice, the level 19 Floral Guardian she cast would be easily broken by the Shadow Magic Wolf summoned by Bell-Moonshadow. But now, it was completely heaven and earth; the intensity of the two was incomparable. "It's time to end this."
Looking at the chaotic scene of the intense battle on the other side, Jia Na, still focused on making a push for points in the final stage of the assessment, immediately accelerated her offensive after gradually figuring out Leiman's attack methods.
"Buzz—"
Accompanied by a flash of milky white light, a Purification Light enhanced with Divine Blessing was sent into Jia Na's body by the Celestial Sparrow.
Light flickered, and the Purification Light, filled with a sacred aura, quickly dispelled the residual "Curse pollution" within Jia Na. At the same time, a feeling of warmth, as if bathing in a hot spring, significantly increased the recovery speed of Jia Na's stamina and magic power.
"Whoosh—"
Just as the collision of their magic power reached its peak, suddenly, silver light flashed. Jia Na, who had been standing opposite Leiman just moments before, instantly teleported to his side.
Before Leiman could react, silver light flashed again. Two consecutive Short-Range Teleportations directly teleported Jia Na to a "face-to-face" position, only an arm's length away from Leiman.
"Look at me—"
Her gentle voice was like the most beautiful music in the world. Although Leiman's subconscious mind continuously sent signals of extreme danger, after hearing Jia Na's voice, he still uncontrollably turned his head,
and looked at Jia Na.
"Look into my eyes."
Accompanied by a gentle breeze mixed with bursts of sweet fragrance, the face that had originally looked like "Kalinna-Storm"
seemed like mist being blown away, gradually shedding its disguise—
In its place was an exquisite face that could not be described by any words, and a pair of captivating yet exceptionally pure eyes. All of this caused Leiman's consciousness to instantly fall blank—
"Finally resolved."
Looking at the nameplate that had fallen to the ground from Leiman, Jia Na quickly cast Wizard's Hand and picked it up.
"The power of Mind Enchantment is far stronger than I imagined—"
Leiman, who was successfully subjected to Mind Enchantment at close range by Jia Na, was also completely defenseless.
Jia Na didn't even need to deliver a fatal blow; the moment his consciousness cleared, he directly surrendered.
"It's just a pity that Mind Enchantment has great limitations on attack distance. If the distance is too far, the control effect is lost."
Unlike Jia Na's calmness, Leiman's defeat and departure caused the Wizard Apprentices who had been watching their battle to feel utterly bewildered.
Especially those Black Bone Forest Apprentices who were familiar with Leiman, they found it even harder to accept this fact. "Pfft—"
While they were momentarily distracted, several Thorn Impalements shot out from underground without warning, forcing the Black Wizard Apprentices, who were already in a fierce battle, to retreat repeatedly.
In addition, large areas of fire rose into the sky. In the excited state of the Flame Guardian, which seemed to be "having a blast," combined with the attacks of Hugh-Stone and the others, they continuously assaulted the Black Wizard Apprentices' final defense line.
It can be said that the entry of Jia Na's summoned creatures, to some extent, offset the numerical disadvantage.
"Master, I can also rejoin the battle (smile)~"