Above the mage

Chapter 736 A Shot of Four (Part 1)

The transformation of Dragon Scale Platform is complete, switching from a cloud battlefield to a rugged and rugged rocky secret realm.

This is a battlefield dominated by earth elements, with sharp rock protrusions covering the ground and towering rock walls standing all around.

Both players entered the arena, and the signal to begin the battle was given.

Evan's figure flashed, and the blue magic power around him surged instantly, enveloping his entire body like a boiling tide.

He did not choose to fly close.

In such close-quarters combat, while flying skills can give you control of the air, in terms of actual burst speed, they are far inferior to land sprint.

In fact, before reaching the fifth ring, most mages' flying speed was not as fast or agile as their burst speed on land.

Evan shot towards the two Blackrock Kingdom contestants like an arrow, his robes billowing in the wind and kicking up a cloud of fine stone dust.

He was filled with a burning desire.

The match between Gaode and me was initiated by me earlier. Although it was just a verbal bet between the two of us, there was no conflict or entanglement, and no actual betting.

As one of the top talents among the younger generation, Evan's competitive spirit has long been ignited.

He knew Gaode's methods all too well.

Especially that unreasonable [Fireball+] spell, which is an absolute mindless crushing force among third-ring mages.

It has great power, fast trajectory, and even faster casting speed; it has almost no weaknesses.

If I had delayed even a little bit, Gaode would probably have already finished the battle.

that's the truth.

In stark contrast to Evan's lightning-fast movements, Gao De remained standing still, yet the magic in his right palm surged instantly.

The orange-red flames rolled and condensed wildly in his palm, making a soft popping sound.

In the blink of an eye, a massive fireball, far superior to ordinary fireball spells in color, size, and flames, had already taken shape.

It was his "signature" [Fireball+].

Gao De's eyes were calm, and with a slight flick of his wrist, delicate golden star trails appeared at his fingertips.

That was the physical manifestation of the magic accelerating the star trails; the star trails instantly formed a complete arc, injecting power into the fireball.

The next moment, the fireball, carrying a scorching heat wave and a sharp whistling sound, spun and slammed towards the third-ring wind mage of the Blackrock Duchy.

Its aura was terrifying, and its speed was astonishing.

The third-ring wind mage of the Blackrock Duchy began channeling magic the moment the battle signal was given.

But he soon discovered that compared to Gao De's almost instantaneous fireball condensation speed, his own casting action was still half a beat slower.

As the fireball was about to hit him, his expression changed drastically, and the magic in his hands began to become somewhat disordered.

Fortunately, the fourth-ring captain beside him reacted extremely quickly. Almost the instant the fireball struck, he swung his right hand, and the pale blue water elemental magic around him surged instantly.

A semi-transparent curtain of water instantly rose in front of the two of them.

The water is as dense as crystal, with a faint blue glow on its surface, containing a powerful magical force of water elements.

"Don't try to fight him head-on. Use your speed advantage to engage him in close combat!" Captain Blackstone whispered, quickly giving instructions.

He was well aware of the power of Gaode's [Fireball+] spell.

Even with his strength as a fourth-ring mage, he wouldn't dare say he could ignore it, let alone his third-ring teammate.

If a teammate is knocked out of the game by Gaode at the start, the player will then have to face Evan of the same level alone, while also having to be wary of Gaode's terrifying fireball.

Being attacked from both sides, it will inevitably suffer a crushing defeat and be powerless to fight back.

Therefore, it is essential to protect your teammates.

The third-ring wind mage nodded quickly, took a deep breath, and continued his unfinished spellcasting.

In his view, Gaode is a typical turret mage.

Specializing in ranged burst damage, their spells are incredibly powerful, and their casting speed is ridiculously fast.

However, the common weakness of turret mages is their extremely poor mobility.

Once someone gets close, they lose the casting range they rely on and become helpless, turning into easy prey.

In a one-on-one duel, getting close to this almost instantaneous fireball spell is incredibly difficult.

But now it's a two-person battle, with the captain covering for him, he finally has a chance to get close.

At that moment, he was enveloped in a layer of cyan light, and his figure instantly became as light as a feather.

This is not just a mobility spell, but also his specialty being put to use.

His expertise greatly enhances his mobility.

It was evident that even faint traces of wind were visible beneath his feet.

boom!

A loud bang.

At this moment, the [Fireball+] spell had already struck the water curtain.

The blazing orange-red flames collided violently with the dense curtain of water, instantly stirring up a sky full of white steam.

The mist, carrying waves of scorching heat, instantly spread out, obscuring the vision of both sides.

The water wall trembled violently under the scorching heat, and its surface was covered with dense cracks.

A large amount of water was evaporated instantly, and the thick water curtain became thinner, but it still managed to block the attack.

Captain Blackstone's expression changed slightly.

The power of this attack was even stronger than he had anticipated; a single fireball almost shattered the [Water Wall] he had cast.

Keep in mind that he is a genuine fourth-ring mage. Under the influence of his ascended ring spellcasting, his [Water Wall], even if it is not as powerful as a high-level defensive spell, is by no means something that ordinary third-ring spells can easily shake.

No wonder those Three-Ring Mage players who have clashed with Gaode were all complaining bitterly.

This guy's fireball spell is truly monstrous.

"A great opportunity!" Over here, the third-ring wind mage from the Blackrock Kingdom's Duchy had a bright idea as he watched the white mist rising from the collision of the water wall and the fireball.

Taking advantage of the cover of the thick white fog, he dashed off to the side like a blur of blue light.

Numerous rock pillars stand on the side of the arena, varying in height, which can be used to conceal one's figure.

He planned to use the stone pillars as cover to quickly and gradually approach Gao De.

Gao De stood still, his wrist slightly raised, and the second [Fireball+] was already formed, whistling as it hurtled towards the direction the wind mage was fleeing.

But the mage was extremely agile, using a thick rock pillar to dodge to the side.

With a deafening roar, the fireball slammed into the stone pillar, instantly shattering the several-meter-tall pillar into pieces.

Sharp pebbles, accompanied by shockwaves, scattered in all directions, but the other party, protected by the stone pillar, remained unharmed.

The black stone mage was overjoyed and his speed increased again. Taking advantage of the flying pebbles, he flashed and hid behind another stone pillar.

Immediately afterwards, he moved swiftly among the protruding stone pillars like a nimble raccoon, his figure appearing and disappearing intermittently.

Gao De unleashed a barrage of fireballs, but they repeatedly struck the jagged stone pillars.

The deafening crashes of shattering stone pillars echoed across the arena, sending rubble flying and dust billowing, yet none of it managed to strike the ever-moving wind mage.

As the wind mage moved through the air, he continuously closed the distance between himself and Gao De, a glimmer of hope rising in his heart, and he couldn't help but feel secretly pleased with himself.

He indeed found a way to deal with Gaode Maps.

As long as he continues to use the terrain for cover, he will be able to get close enough in a few more breaths.

Then, we'll make that arrogant turret mage pay the price.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the battlefield, the situation was completely reversed.

Evan, Gao De's teammate, was responsible for playing the role of close-range attacker on this side, rushing towards the fourth-ring captain of the Blackrock Principality.

Although he still didn't use his most proficient transformation technique, he was no longer as casual as before, and instead used some of his true skills.

The fourth-ring captain of the Blackrock Duchy is a mage who is proficient in water elemental magic, and his cultivation method is also water-based.

Water itself possesses both defensive and endurance properties; it is gentle yet incredibly resilient.

As a water-based battle mage, his most prominent characteristic is his skill in prolonged combat and attrition warfare.

The main idea is to be continuous and gentle, overcoming strength with gentleness.

Even when facing a slightly stronger opponent, they can wear down the opponent by maintaining their endurance and engaging in close combat.

Faced with Evan's rapid advance, he neither attacked nor chose to dodge, but instead firmly planted his feet on the rocky ground.

Through some unknown means, the water elemental magic around him surged wildly, like boiling spring water, and slowly flowed into the cracks in the rocks beneath his feet, resonating with the thin water element in the air.

The next moment, clear water began to gush out from the cracks in the rocks on the field.

The water flowed rapidly, gradually forming a pool around him.

The surface of the water shimmered with a faint blue light.

The magic of the water element flows and circulates continuously in the marsh, and even tiny water snakes dart through it.

This is not any kind of spell, but rather his specialty: the realm of water.

With this expertise, he was able to create his own water-based home field out of thin air.

In this marshland, the power and endurance of his water elemental spells will be enhanced, while the enemy will be significantly suppressed.

This tactic is called "waiting for a rabbit to run into a tree stump".

You weren't planning a close-quarters attack?

I won't stop you, nor will I avoid you. I'll build my own home turf and see if you choose to enter or not.

Once Evan steps into this marshland, he will be firmly restrained by his water elemental magic, completely trapped in the rhythm of his most proficient combat, and slowly worn down by him.

But if they don't go in, they can only confront him from a distance outside the marshland.

He could then use the water's protection to continuously wear down Evan with minor spells, waiting for Evan to make a mistake.

This is a dilemma.

When Evan reached the edge of the swamp, he suddenly stopped, a moment of hesitation flashing across his face, clearly sensing the strangeness of the swamp.

But the next moment, he made his choice.

"Stop with all this fancy stuff!" Evan leaped into the water.

Almost the instant Evan stepped into the swamp, a glint of light flashed in Captain Blackrock's eyes, and he swiftly waved his hands: "Bind!"

The water in the marsh responded to the call, quickly converging and condensing into several thick water ropes.

They were like flexible vines, wrapping tightly around Evan's limbs.

They tried to bind him tightly, rendering him unable to move and turning him into a lamb to the slaughter.

Evan was prepared, and several wind blades condensed at his fingertips, slashing fiercely at the water ropes that were wrapping around him.

With a few hissing sounds, the water rope was severed by the wind blades, turning into fine streams of water that re-entered the marshland.

Before Evan could get close, Captain Blackrock activated his spell again.

Dozens of water arrows, formed from water elements, shot out of the marsh like a torrential rain.

Each water arrow contained condensed water elemental magic, carrying a sharp whistling sound as it precisely targeted Evan's vital points.

Evan was forced to retreat and nimbly dodge.

The water jets landed on the surface of the marsh with muffled splashes, leaving behind puddles of varying depths and splashing water everywhere.

Evan didn't just passively defend; he continuously unleashed [Wind Blades] from his fingertips, blasting them one after another towards Captain Blackrock, attempting to break through his defenses.

Captain Blackstone reacted extremely quickly, instantly activating a spell that caused a semi-transparent, dense wall of water to rise around him.

The water element in the marshland continuously nourishes the water wall, greatly enhancing its defensive capabilities.

Evan's wind blades struck the water wall, only creating faint ripples that couldn't cause any real damage.

Seeing this, Evan felt a little impatient.

Instead of launching long-range attacks, he swelled his magic power once more, creating a thin wisp of wind on his body as protection against the water arrows.

His figure was like a blue afterimage, rushing straight towards Captain Blackstone.

The third-ring mage of the Blackrock Duchy is using the cover of the rocks and pillars to quickly close the distance with Gaode.

His figure weaved through the smoke and rubble, precisely avoiding the aftershocks of Gaode's fireball bombardment, and was about to close in.

In the audience, all the supporters of the Plantagenet dynasty felt their hearts clench at the sight, and the chatter instantly intensified.

Their thoughts were exactly the same as those of the Three-Ring Mage of the Blackrock Principality.

Gaode is ultimately a ranged turret mage.

As a turret mage, one relies heavily on sufficient casting range to unleash its power.

Once someone gets close and loses the opportunity to cast [Fireball+], you will be helpless and will most likely suffer a severe injury.

Meanwhile, in the Blackrock Principality contestant area, the remaining contestants all showed excitement on their faces, and a glimmer of hope flashed in their eyes.

They could see the signs of victory, and their morale, which had been low due to the previous crushing defeat, gradually rose.

One of the team members was the mage who had just cast Fireball in the first capture-the-flag battle to try and stop Evan.

He subconsciously turned his gaze toward the Plantagenets' player area.

He wanted to see a hint of tension and anxiety on the faces of the Golden Flower Monks, so as to soothe the frustration of his previous crushing defeat.

However, it did not.

The mages in the Golden Flower Dynasty team appeared completely relaxed despite the seemingly perilous situation on the arena.

They seemed to be watching the show with amusement, showing no concern whatsoever.

"What do you mean?" The fire mage from the Blackrock Kingdom was taken aback, filled with doubt.

"We can't be completely unconcerned about our teammates' situation, can we?"

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That's impossible, unless... they know there's nothing to worry about!

Thinking this, he felt a tremor in his heart, and a bad premonition welled up in his mind.

He quickly turned his head and focused his gaze back on the center of the battlefield, staring intently at his teammate who was about to get close to Gao De.

Be careful!

Just as the third-ring mage leaped into the air, preparing to continue his advance, a sudden change occurred.

The thick rock pillar he was using for cover suddenly trembled slightly, and its surface shimmered with a bluish-green light.

The next moment, several emerald green thorns sprouted wildly from the cracks in the rock pillar.

The branches were thick and covered with sharp thorns, like flexible tentacles, instantly wrapping around his body.

The thorns appeared too quickly and too suddenly.

His focus was entirely on dodging Gaode's fireball bombardment and finding an opportunity to get close, so he was unable to react in time and was firmly bound to the spot.

His expression changed drastically, and his pupils contracted sharply.

[Overgrown with thorns and brambles].

This is just a regular second-level spell, not a high-level spell.

But it played a decisive role at the most crucial moment.