Physical mage, challenge me to a solo duel!

If Wang Jiang demonstrated keen and accurate combat intuition in these three battles, then Wang Yi displayed an unreasonable and domineering defense.

The match between Jiang Yue and Kong Pengyuan vividly illustrated what a textbook example of a magical duel looks like.

This can be seen from the fact that many students in the stands couldn't help but stand up and applaud after Kong Pengyuan conceded defeat.

The true path of the Dharma Master is nothing more than this.

Of course, perhaps it is because the rubble came first that the pearls and jade seemed so special.

Many students in the stands once again mentally labeled those two heretics in the world of mages.

Especially for those who have already registered for the competition and are confident that they can pass the first round.

I'm really not looking forward to the second round of the competition, to meeting these two in the ring.

Kong Pengyuan and Jiang Yue were both novice mages, and the entire battle appeared to be evenly matched.

Of course, in the eyes of the more powerful, especially those on the podium, Jiang Yue's beating of Kong Pengyuan was like feeding him a challenge.

In terms of strength, Jiang Yue was completely overwhelming. The rhythm of the entire battle changed according to Jiang Yue's will.

However, Jiang Yue gave Kong Pengyuan enough face, which is why he didn't end the battle quickly right away.

Without considering the variable of spell grade, a mage's victory depends on three factors: casting speed, casting range, and spell power.

The process from the initial thought to the completion of the magic is the release speed.

Magic can only be concentrated within a few meters of itself, which is the casting range.

The power of the last spell goes without saying.

Even the same spell of the same grade can have different power when used by different mages.

Qi Xiaohao's fireball technique is a typical example.

It can only be said that the magic power of the strong is uniform, while the magic power of the eccentric is bizarre and varied.

In battle, the faster you can cast spells, the easier it is to suppress your opponent, especially if you have already gained the upper hand.

The reason why the battle between Jiang Yue and Kong Pengyuan is described as a textbook example of a mage duel is precisely because of this.

Throughout the battle between Jiang Yue and Kong Pengyuan, from the moment Jiang Yue unleashed his Shattering Wind Turbulence to the moment he used Ice Fang Spear, Kong Pengyuan, having lost the initiative, remained on the defensive the entire time.

Throughout the entire battle, Kong Pengyuan was trying to find ways to deal with and defuse Jiang Yue's attacks, but he couldn't find any opportunity to counterattack.

Until all the magic power in his body was exhausted.

As for the impact of release distance on combat, that's easy to understand.

Both the turbulent winds and the bone-corroding fire serpents condensed in front of Kong Pengyuan before moving and attacking.

This is because Kong Pengyuan was outside Jiang Yue's magic casting range.

Otherwise, the moment the turbulent winds appeared, they would have enveloped Kong Pengyuan, and the bone-corroding fire snakes would have instantly coiled around his neck.

Mages rarely reveal their maximum spell casting range, otherwise, if their opponent's casting range is longer than theirs, the opponent will be outside their casting range and attack them.

After your magic takes shape, it still needs to travel a distance before it can land on the opponent's head, while the opponent's magic can be directly condensed on you, which makes it quite difficult to fight.

If the opponent has a particularly strong talent for releasing distance, then the dominance they exert during the battle will also be exceptionally powerful.

However, generally speaking, if mages are of the same rank, their casting range is not that different.

This is also why mages of the same rank like to keep a safe distance when fighting, since no one wants to be standing directly in a sea of ​​fire or a storm the next moment.

Unless you are certain that your release distance far exceeds that of the other party.

Or like Wang Jiang, even if the enemy enters your spellcasting range, you can still use your precise intuition to judge when the enemy will cast a spell, and use your agile movements to dodge the opponent's magical attacks.

However, such innate combat instincts are extremely rare.

Jiang Yue, a high school freshman, was able to completely deplete Kong Pengyuan's magic power, not because he had more magic power, but because his magic was more powerful.

When Jiang Yue casts a rare-grade spell, Kong Pengyuan needs to use two or even three rare-grade spells to counter it, so his mana consumption is naturally more than twice that of Jiang Yue.

It's difficult to outlast them in a war of attrition.

Even so, this also shows that Jiang Yue's magical power is not insignificant.

If it were Wang Yi instead, even if it were three times the effort, Wang Yi still wouldn't be able to outlast these senior high school students.

"Principal Bai's junior is truly extraordinary." After watching the battle, Zhuo Yancheng seemed to remark with feeling: "Composed yet not arrogant, powerful yet not fierce, a true gentleman."

Although Jiang Yue was not well-known at school, he was not famous except for his excellent academic performance. In fact, he was not as famous as Wang Yi before.

But that applies to students.

Zhuo Yancheng naturally knew Jiang Yue, because Jiang Yue was Bai Jingting's grand-nephew.

Moreover, the Jiang family of Jiangyue is no ordinary family in the capital.

As the director of the admissions department, Zhuo Yancheng is certainly required to learn about many exceptionally talented young people; this is his primary responsibility.

Family background, to some extent, is also a kind of talent.

It's even the kind of talent that greatly impacts one's future.

"Director Zhuo, you flatter me." Bai Jingting's smile was gentle and humble.

"Judging from his fighting style and conduct, he is upright and dignified, showing the qualities of a general. He may be a promising candidate for commanding troops in the future," Xie Yuanyu also expressed his affirmation.

"General Xie flatters me. He doesn't deserve such praise." Bai Jingting's face turned slightly serious; this was too high a compliment.

"Not bad." Chu Guangguo's words were much simpler.

He personally prefers Wang Jiang and Wang Yi.

"This year's freshmen are truly full of talent. It seems that in two years, I might be able to exceed my KPIs," Zhuo Yancheng said in a joking tone.

As for whether it was a joke or not, everyone knows the answer in their hearts.

We're all in the same line of work, so we all know each other.

Apart from Kou Ganlin, who didn't seem to care much, the atmosphere among the other three directors had become subtly tense after Zhuo Yancheng's words.

Of course, the reason why Kou Ganlin was still able to sit still might be because he did not know that Wang Yi was actually a medical mage, and that he had absorbed the healing light.

Otherwise, I might have to get involved too.

After the match ended, Jiang Yue forcefully pulled out his halberd, feeling a pang of regret.

I should have known better than to follow those two; now I have to carry the halberd back again.

This is no small amount.

Kong Pengyuan was fortunate enough to be a contestant who didn't have to enter the treatment room, thanks to Jiang Yue's final decision to spare him.

They escaped a terrible ordeal.

Kong Pengyuan was even more moved, and he almost wanted to kowtow to Jiang Yue on the spot.

"Next, we will have the fourth match, played by Class 2 of Grade 11..."

Ma Xiaoting's voice rang out again on the stage as the two sides of the fourth match entered.

Jiang Yue tossed the halberd to the king with some effort, but the king caught it easily with one hand and leaned back in his chair.

"Congratulations, Lao Jiang, that was great!" Qi Xiaohao said as usual, offering his congratulations to the winner.

Jiang Yue smiled and waved his hand, then sat down next to Wang Jiang and continued to look at the arena.

The fourth match has begun.