Above the mage

Chapter 750 Extreme Violence

"Oh?!" Evan immediately realized what Feng Lin meant after her reminder.

Gaode's Boeing was showcased once during the pre-competition training camp.

But this thing is just too "shady".

In addition, Gaode Maps had only demonstrated it once, so Evan didn't immediately think of it.

"When did you release him?" Although he understood the reason, Gareth was still very curious about God's timing.

"It was released right at the start," Gao De said.

This battle, which appeared to be a complete suppression of Linhai City by outsiders, was actually part of his calculations all along.

His actions during the capture-the-flag battle were mostly deliberate tactical feints, illusions put on for Derian and Olivia.

With his true strength, if he were to go all out throughout the entire match, even if he couldn't completely crush his opponent, he could definitely maintain the balance and keep the game deadlocked.

As for being suppressed by Derian, that's even more impossible.

If there's a way to win by hiding the truth, he'll definitely choose that method.

It was a bit gloomy.

When Derian used the [Silent Illusion] to confuse him, but was instantly exposed by his Mandora's Eye, God had already devised a plan to win.

He saw through the illusion but was in no hurry to break it, letting the illusions envelop him.

He deliberately feigned being affected by the attack and his mind being disturbed, perfectly deceiving Derian's judgment.

Using the illusion to completely obscure the view of the entire area, he silently cast [Wild Agility+] and summoned Boeing.

【Wild Agility+】is only a first-level spell, and its casting is almost instantaneous with minimal mana fluctuation.

While he feigned being hit, Derian temporarily shifted his attention away from facing Evan's surprise attack.

Gaode seized this opportunity and, without anyone noticing, "invited" Boeing to appear.

Upon entering the arena, Boeing immediately activated his exclusive talent [Transformation into Wind], completely deconstructing his spiritual body and merging with the wind and clouds that flowed freely on the cloud battlefield.

Invisible and formless, without waves or ripples, it completely evades all detection spells and the naked eye.

In order to act convincingly, he even deliberately held back his emotions.

It wasn't until Olivia broke through Gareth's defense and was about to capture the flag that she "dispelled" Derian's [Silent Illusion], releasing an ice wall to block him.

All subsequent counterattacks and magical retaliations were left with ample room for maneuver.

He deliberately exaggerated his own passive situation, completely numbing the judgment of the three people in Linhai City.

This convinced them that the Plantagenet dynasty's defenses were on the verge of collapse, leaving them with no energy to attend to their rear.

Before Olivia successfully captured the flag, Boeing had already taken away the flag of Linhai City.

And taking advantage of the ubiquitous cloud cover of the Cloud Battlefield, they returned to the Golden Flower Dynasty region.

The most brilliant aspect of the entire match was the perfect control of timing.

When Olivia successfully captured the flag and was about to return to her own flag stand, Boeing took advantage of the unnoticed corner to take the battle flag of Linhai City to the stand and lower it.

Because this action is actually quite obvious.

However, in that situation, none of the six pairs of eyes in the audience noticed this scene.

Gao De's eyes are temporarily afflicted by the [Darkness Spell].

The other five people's eyes were all focused on Olivia, who had successfully captured the flag; she was undoubtedly the center of attention.

This is what is known as "the darkest place is under the lamp."

Such is the weakness of human nature.

When victory is within reach, everyone subconsciously focuses on the immediate results, completely ignoring the hidden dangers and emptiness behind them.

Many of the famous base-stealing scenes that were common in certain competitive games in the past occurred under these circumstances.

"Excellent, a masterpiece!" Evan's tone was full of heartfelt praise.

If it weren't for Gaode's thieving trick, they would have suffered a crushing defeat in this capture-the-flag game.

As the flag bearer, he was held firmly by Horry and unable to break through his control, achieving almost no success throughout the battle, which was undoubtedly a major reason for the defeat.

On the other side, the three from Linhai City, who had stepped down from the stage with confusion and bewilderment, finally understood what was going on with this sudden reversal of fortune after their team leader explained it to them.

"They act like they've never won before, afraid to compete head-on, resorting to these petty, underhanded tactics!"

Bai Nuode, who did not participate in the capture the flag battle, was even more dissatisfied than the three who went on stage, and said with a displeased look.

"I have the utmost contempt for people like that."

"It was my carelessness and negligence," Olivia said after a moment of silence.

Her cool voice was calm and even, without a trace of anxiety after defeat.

But the heaviness in Olivia's eyes revealed that she was not as calm as she appeared.

Although there is very little information about Liuying in the intelligence reports, it is undeniable that Liuying is incredibly powerful.

The match featuring Liu Ying is extremely difficult overall, and it's highly unlikely that a victory can be secured.

The safest approach to advance in this round of the knockout stage is to secure a perfect record in the matches where Liuying is not playing, using their absolute points advantage to cover any potential mistakes.

However, this crucial defeat in the capture-the-flag match shattered the team's strategic plan and increased the pressure on all subsequent matches to the maximum.

In every subsequent match, they must go all out and cannot afford to lose; there is no room for error.

"It's my fault. I was only looking at Evan and didn't pay attention to the flag platform, which allowed him to take advantage of the situation." Horry chimed in, taking full responsibility.

Seeing the two take responsibility, the mage leading the team from Linhai City spoke up at the opportune moment, decisively saying, "The outcome is already decided; there's no need to dwell on the replay."

"Don't let the mistakes or losses of the previous game drag down your performance in the next game."

With such a tight schedule, reviewing past matches is not very meaningful. What's more important is to adjust your mindset and think about the tactics for the next game.

"For the next doubles match, we'll stick to the pre-match strategy. Olivia, you and Elwin will play. Any issues?"

"No problem." Olivia nodded slightly, her answer crisp and clear, a renewed fighting spirit rekindling in her eyes.

"My energy expenditure in this round is limited. My mana reserves and physical condition are both fine, so it won't affect my participation in the next round."

During the break between the two teams, the organizers took the initiative to clarify the situation for the audience who were still discussing it and were unclear about the details.

A giant light screen suddenly lit up high above the stadium.

The clear, magical light and shadow flowed and floated, accurately retrieving all the footage from the decisive moment of the previous game.

Unlike the limited field of vision of the audience's naked eye, the screen is a God's-eye view, capable of restoring the scene in every corner of the venue, including details.

On the screen, the hidden details of the battle were peeled back layer by layer and clearly revealed.

Everyone witnessed Gao De casting a spell within the illusion, summoning an invisible creature...

It wasn't until Boeing stole the battle flag from Linhai City, and after Olivia successfully captured the flag, that the battle flag was placed in its place, completing what could be described as a textbook example of a base raid.

Only then did the tens of thousands of audience members realize the real reason behind this outrageous reversal.

No one expected that the key to victory that turned the tide of the entire battle would be the Three Rings Mage, Gao De, who was underestimated by everyone and was the most controversial before the match.

The arena erupted in an instant, with exclamations and murmurs rising and falling, filling the entire stadium.

Whether it's the magic of Gaode's summoning spell or the "cunning" of his scheme, it's something for outsiders to talk about and is excellent fodder for conversation.

A short 15 minutes later, the second game, a two-player match, is about to begin.

The referee first announced the results of the random field selection for this round: gravel wasteland.

The Dragon Scale Platform quickly completed the site change.

The rubble wasteland is, in essence, a vast plain of scattered rocks.

The ground was covered with irregularly shaped pebbles ranging in size from a fist to a carriage, with sharp edges.

The entire site has no intact rock bed, no shelters, and no dead ends.

Furthermore, the structure of the piled-up rubble is extremely unstable. Once subjected to magical impact, violent trampling, or magical shock, it can easily cause localized rubble collapses, with stone chips flying everywhere.

It will greatly interfere with the mage's movement and have a significant impact on the variables of the battle.

The referee's authoritative announcement from the platform resounded precisely on time throughout the arena: "The arena is ready. Contestants, please proceed to the arena immediately!"

The two teams responded and stepped onto the field one after another.

On the Plantagenets' side, the players selected were Gareth and Cedric, a classic combination of one offensive and one defensive player.

However, the players from Linhai City took an unconventional approach.

The team they fielded in this round was none other than Olivia and Erwin Irn, the core players from the previous capture-the-flag battle.

Olivia, needless to say, is a melee mage specializing in offensive attacks. Although both she and Gareth, who excels in defense, are melee mages, they follow completely different paths. Elwin, according to the intelligence gathered beforehand, is a typical ranged artillery mage, also an offensive type.

In other words, both players sent by Linhai City in the two-player battle were violent mages.

The difference is that one is a ranged attack, and the other is a melee attack.

At first glance, it seems very bold and aggressive. The entire lineup has no defense or support to restrain it; it is purely offensive!

But upon closer examination, it becomes clear that it is a very reasonable and feasible tactic.

It means abandoning protracted battles and giving up at a loss, launching a full-scale attack from the very beginning.

By utilizing dual-line offensive power, quickly break through the enemy's defenses, reduce the enemy's numbers first, and end the game with an overwhelming offensive.

Seeing the two aggressive mages stepping out from the opposite side, Gareth's expression instantly became extremely solemn, and he immediately spoke up to his teammate beside him: "Cedric, you must be extremely careful in this round."

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Cedric's role is that of a turret mage.

The characteristics of the turret mage, besides extreme violence and long-range suppression, are "low health".

Therefore, the opponent's chosen breakthrough point will inevitably be Cedric.

Cedric nodded emphatically, his face showing no sign of relaxation, his expression extremely tense.

He could ignore other teams, but if he still had that mentality against the Linhai City mage team, he would be foolish.

Moreover, Olivia's aggressiveness was already evident in the capture-the-flag battle.

Even Gareth, who is tough and good at defense, was injured and suffered a minor injury.

Moreover, he is a turret mage who focuses on spell damage output and is physically weak.

"My elementalized physical body did not choose the water element." He was somewhat frustrated.

Olivia's cultivation method is clearly water-based.

Water element is known for its balance, endurance, and control, but its pure burst damage is relatively weak among basic elements.

Therefore, water elemental spells are among the weakest in terms of damage output.

Given a limited selection of elemental bodies, he, as was his custom, prioritized more violent elements such as fire and lightning.

This choice is perfectly reasonable, but it does present a significant limitation when encountering a water-elemental mage like Olivia.

Who would have thought that Olivia, whose cultivation method is water-based, could be so fierce on the offensive side, shattering others' preconceived notions and gameplay styles regarding water elemental mages.

In addition, the battlefield they drew this time was not considered to be in favorable terrain.

The good news is that the same applies to the other side.

If you were to draw a water-elemental venue, that would be even more frustrating.

Boom!

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The gravel at the edge of the field suddenly trembled and rolled down, the dull thud echoing throughout the stadium.

This is the start signal triggered by the magic circle!

The tense atmosphere inside the fighting arena instantly exploded.

The Linhai City duo made no attempt to probe, revealing their extremely aggressive playstyle from the very beginning.

Olivia and Elwin launched their offensive simultaneously.

The idea was exactly the targeted "instant kill" tactic that Gareth had anticipated.

Elwin, at the far end, was the first to enter battle stance.

He held a staff, his eyes focused, and the gem at the top of the staff exploded with a faint light, directly activating the turret suppression mode.

He was the first to cast [Fireball].

Although it doesn't have as many bonuses as Gaode's Fireball.

However, Elwin, as a fourth-circle mage, cast third-circle spells in one smooth motion, showing no less than the signature casting speed of the Archduke.

A blazing crimson fireball, trailing a long tail of flame, precisely locked onto Cedric's position amidst the rubble hills, and hurtled towards him with a heavy magical roar.

Olivia's longsword was already glowing, and she transformed into a gust of wind, traversing the gravel ground as if it were flat ground, rushing in a straight line with her eyes fixed on Cedri behind her.

It was clear they intended to forcefully cut through the enemy's defenses and break through their lines.

Gareth had anticipated this, and the golden light around him surged, while the steel warhammer in his hand also emitted holy light.

He planted his feet firmly on the gravel ground and immediately blocked Cedric's path, completely shutting down Olivia's advance.

Not only did he stop Olivia, but during the brief moment Olivia charged forward, he also proactively cast [Holy Shield] to buff Cedric and protect him.

A thin yet extremely stable golden film quietly covered Cedric's body, forming a protective linkage with Gareth's own main shield.

With Gareth's help, Cedric was completely free from the threat of the first round of ranged fire, allowing him to focus entirely on channeling his high-level spells.

The next instant, the roaring crimson fireball slammed into the shield.

There was no earth-shattering explosion, only a ring of scorching fire bursting out instantly.

The tight golden film, like a solidified golden light wall, forcefully devoured the core magic of the fireball.

The abundant fire elemental energy swept across the barrier's surface, splashing up countless tiny sparks and scorching waves, yet not even the slightest aftershock could penetrate it.

Cedric stood firmly in place, his body completely still, not even his gaze shifting slightly.

I only felt a fleeting warm current on my body, without any real pressure.

He continuously channeled the magic, casting spells without interruption throughout the process.

He was currently activating his signature spell, [Elemental Summoning].

The current wasteland is hot, dusty, and open, with no shelter. His opponent is using lightning and fire energy bombardment, so he decisively decided on five elements that are suitable for the battle:

Fire element for offensive suppression, earth element for defensive siege, wind element for mobile harassment, water element for crowd control and slowing, and acid element for spell-breaking and corrosive effects.