Harry Potter: I started checking in from Diagon Alley

However, they couldn't even touch the hem of Eric's clothes.

Eric countered each move effortlessly.

You have fireballs, I have sailors.

The most outrageous thing is that Eric didn't move a single step the entire time.

It remained firmly in place.

In contrast, Cedric was rolling and crawling on the ground, completely disheveled, covered in mud from head to toe.

But Cedric didn't give up, because it might be more advantageous for him if Eric didn't move.

The next second, Eric looked down in surprise and saw a vine break through the ground, wrap around his ankle, and crawl up his calf.

“This is a plant similar to Devil’s Web that our dean accidentally cultivated. It likes dark environments and can burrow into the ground to silently imprison its opponent,” Cedric explained with a smile. “It’s even more powerful than Devil’s Web. If left unattended, it will coil around you like a python until you lose consciousness.”

Cedric said, "At the same time, it also has the effect of limiting magic power. Be careful, Eric."

The reason he summoned the earthen wall just now was not merely to use a diversion to test Eric.

The key is to block the view so that Eric doesn't realize he released the plant at the same time.

After just a few rounds, Cedric's plant finally managed to bite Eric accurately.

This is also Cedric's opportunity.

Cedric summoned several more earthen walls to block Eric's sneak attack, then raised his wand and shouted, "Grow bigger!"

The object of his spell was the plant that had entangled Eric's ankle.

Under the effect of the amplification spell, the plant began to expand rapidly, wrapping itself tighter and tighter around Eric's legs.

Not only that, several more branches sprouted from the ground around Eric, each as big as an adult's arm.

Hufflepuff students nearby cheered at the sight.

Eric's situation took a sharp turn for the worse. Cedric's fireball had just been deflected, and everyone thought Eric was sure to win.

I never expected Cedric to have this trick up his sleeve.

No wonder they are the pride of Hufflepuff.

Hermione, Harry, and other supporters of Eric nervously covered their mouths.

To their surprise, Eric showed no sign of tension and remained all smiles.

Eric looked at the vines that had reached his waist and asked, "How many of these plants are there? How were they cultivated?"

While moving around, Cedric harassed Eric with disarming and stunning spells: "No, Professor Sprout said that this plant was a genetic mutation caused by chance, and the original sample has been destroyed, which is why it was handed to me."

"Is that so? What a pity." Eric sighed, casually flicking his wrist to dispel Cedric's spell.

Cedric wondered, "What's the pity?"

Eric swept his wand downwards lightly, and the next moment, all the vines wrapped around it suddenly stopped moving, and then began to shake violently in place.

Then, these vines gradually detached from Eric's body.

Under Cedric's incredulous gaze, the vines turned in mid-air and, just like Cedric's probing disarming spell, rushed towards him at breakneck speed.

Cedric was shocked: "How could this be? The Reversal Charm should have no effect on this plant."

Eric said, "Oh, this isn't a flip charm, it's a restraint charm. I just changed its target and bound it to you."

“But isn’t this my magical plant?” Cedric, who had barely dodged an attack from a vine, was furious. “How can you control my plant?”

Eric smiled without saying a word.

Of course, it's because his magic is stronger than Cedric's, and by more than one order of magnitude.

The fact that the vines touched his body gave him the opportunity to channel his magic into them.

Upon contact with Eric, Tengman sensed immense magical power emanating from him.

Limiting magic power? Eric didn't sense any limitation at all.

Perhaps it was because he had too much magic power, so even when the vines absorbed some of it, he didn't feel anything.

This magical plant has a fatal weakness: if it can be activated by the first wizard, it can naturally be controlled by other wizards as well.

It doesn't recognize its owner.

Cedric was ill-prepared for this change and struggled to cope.

Professor Sprout knew he was going to use it against Eric, which is why he gave him the vine.

But Professor Sprout only taught him how to use it, not how to deal with the plant.

Cedric tried to repel the vines with a fire spell, just as he had repelled the demon net, but the fire only made the vines hesitate for a moment before they continued their attack.

Eric stood there watching the show.

Cedric has a wide range of combat methods, including spells, plants, and the use of environmental resources, encompassing both strategy and tactics.

Pursued by the vines, Cedric unleashed a barrage of spells, using obstacle spells, slowing spells, and knockback spells with remarkable precision.

Despite appearing disheveled, it managed to escape the thick vines multiple times without being caught.

No wonder he was chosen by the Goblet of Fire to become a Hogwarts champion in the original story.

Within the confines of Hogwarts, he could indeed be considered a powerhouse.

With his strength, he wouldn't necessarily be at a disadvantage even when fighting against an adult wizard.

But he was still ruthlessly crushed by Eric.

The gap was obvious, but what puzzled Cedric was that he still didn't know just how big the gap was.

This is impossible to quantify.

He tried his best, but he couldn't even get Eric to move an inch.

All of his attacks were easily neutralized by Eric with a simple wave of his hand.

Eric's use of the spell was even more baffling to him.

Faced with an opponent who completely overwhelms him in every aspect, Cedric has no idea how to defeat Eric.

He couldn't think of any good ideas other than black magic.

But when it comes to dark magic, let alone that he doesn't know it, even if he did, Eric's talent might allow him to study dark magic more deeply than Eric's.

We'll see who suffers more in the end.

Cedric was in tears, running all over the field. Finally, due to exhaustion, he was controlled by Eric with a simple levitation spell, and his whole body was wrapped in vines.

Chapter 92 Warm-up

With the outcome decided, Professor Flitwick stepped in to clean up the mess.

He observed for a long time and finally guessed that what this vine, which mutated from the Devil's Web, feared was a sharp weapon.

Flitwick used a wide-range cutting spell. After the vine sensed that the spell could completely cut off its branches, it fearfully reverted to its original form and shrank back into the soil.

Cedric was ashamed; he hadn't considered this when he ran away.

However, he really didn't have time to put any of his ideas into practice at the time.

Flitwick used several more spells to fill in the area they had destroyed, restoring it to its original state.

Flitwick loudly announced to those around him, "The victor of this duel is Eric!"

Harry and the others began to cheer, and applause erupted wildly. The fight between Eric and Cedric had truly broadened their horizons.

They never imagined that magic could be used in this way.

Eric's performance, in particular, impressed them greatly.

Everyone now looks at Eric with more or less admiration or respect.

This is the strength of an unparalleled genius; it's not fake at all.

Cedric was already considered exceptionally talented, and he held a high position in Hufflepuff.

He excels academically, is handsome, and is proficient in various subjects such as potions, spells, and transfiguration.

Such a person is bound to be popular.

Without Eric, he would be the standard template for a novel's male protagonist.

Unfortunately, there's always someone better.

Cedric, whom everyone usually looks up to, is not even a match for Eric.

Apart from using a levitation spell, Eric didn't even use magic to attack Cedric once during the entire fight.

This only proves that the two are not on the same level.

Professor Flitwick concluded, taking the opportunity to promote his ideas: "See, students? When used properly, any spell can be used in a duel to defeat your opponent. Sometimes, even the most basic levitation spell can have unexpected effects. Don't always focus on those evil curses and dark magic that will eventually cost you dearly. Look at how Eric uses combinations of spells; the techniques he demonstrated today are enough for you to practice for a long time."

Professor Flitwick concluded, "Want to know where you can learn this skill? Want to know where you can spar with a powerhouse like Eric? Then join the Duel Club!"

After saying that, Professor Flitwick pointed his wand to the sky, conjuring a ball of flame that formed the words "Duel Club," attracting everyone's attention.

Cedric walked up to Eric and said with a wry smile, "You're really good, Eric. You live up to your reputation. I've never met such a formidable opponent."

“You played well too.” Eric was telling the truth; judging by the students’ level, Cedric’s performance was absolutely top-notch.

He doesn't dislike people like Cedric.

Talented people all want to become stronger. Cedric was simply expressing his honest thoughts, and there's nothing to criticize.

Cedric remained calm: "I can't even make you move an inch."

Eric nodded, not refuting it; it was an objective fact, and if he were to be any more modest, he would only deserve a beating.

Seeing that everyone who had been in the school infirmary had gathered around, Eric said, "I haven't forgotten my promise. I can teach you the Patronus Charm. After all, I promised Hermione and Harry that you could come and listen to the lesson if you wanted to learn. The gathering is tentatively scheduled for next weekend. I will use the Patronus Charm to let you know the specific location later."

“Ron, don’t forget to bring your rat,” Eric added.

Eric taught without discrimination.

After all, teaching one person is the same as teaching two, and Eric doesn't mind using this kind of thing to build up his reputation and popularity.

Dumbledore wanted him to become famous, and he couldn't refuse, so he simply let things take their course.