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Bab 4: Chapter4-Mana Void

Scorching flames swept across the stage, rapidly evaporating the moisture in the air.

The spectators around the stage felt unbearably hot, with each breath causing a burning pain in their lungs.

They hastily retreated in fear, staring in shock at the gigantic apparition on the stage.

In the midst of the raging fire elements, a bizarre creature with double horns and a blood-red body appeared.

It was as large as a house, surrounded by flames, with molten patterns flowing across its skin.

As soon as it manifested, the fire elements in the air almost boiled, and even the sturdy obsidian showed signs of melting!

"What kind of technique is this? It's terrifyingly deep!"

"Madelyn's strength is immense, but this is too horrifying. How did she do it?"

At this moment, the crowd, retreating like a receding tide, was filled with astonishment, having never seen such a technique before!

Among the crowd, some experienced mages seemed to realize something and cried out in shock,

"Transcendent Power!"

"This must be Transcendent Power! Madelyn has surely touched the legendary [Transcendence]!"

Hearing this, the crowd's minds immediately recalled distant legends.

The legends spoke of a level above lv9 in each tier, an lv10 existence.

But this level was ethereal and elusive.

Even the most peerless prodigies, if lacking insight and fortune, might never touch it.

Now, the technique Madelyn was using far exceeded the scope of Silver-tier lv9, yet she had not broken through to Gold-tier. This could only mean she had stepped into [Transcendence]!

"No wonder Madelyn's strength far surpasses her peers; she has stepped into [Transcendence]!"

"It seems Owen has no chance at all. Transcendent Power is something even some Gold-tier mages can't withstand."

"For a Bronze-tier lv9 to fight Madelyn to this point is already impressive, but the tier gap is too vast, and the gulf of [Transcendence] is insurmountable."

Many, after their initial shock, shook their heads, believing that the outcome of this battle was already decided.

After this, no peer would dare challenge Madelyn again.

This tournament would make Madelyn one of the legendary figures of the empire.

In the crystal palace, King Aldric also showed a rare expression of surprise and then said with some envy, "Charles, you have truly raised an excellent daughter. To be involved with the legendary [Transcendence] at such a young age, her future is limitless!"

Receiving King Aldric's praise, Charles nodded with a smile.

Indeed, Madelyn was his pride.

However, his smile soon faded, and he looked at Owen with a serious expression.

"Where on earth did this guy come from?"

Owen's earlier dodging of the erupting magma pillars had already left him shocked.

This family skill was extremely covert and formidable.

Even if Owen were a Silver-tier lv9, it should have been impossible to avoid.

But the reality was undeniable.

Now, he had even forced Madelyn to reveal her hidden techniques, which was simply unbelievable!

However, Madelyn's Transcendent Power was the ultimate move!

Owen would not have another chance!

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd.

On the stage, Owen looked at the massive Fire Elemental, acknowledging the terrifying nature of Madelyn's talent.

Before the Fire Elemental, he could feel his body moisture evaporating, creating an unprecedented sense of danger.

Transcendent Power was indeed a domineering force that broke boundaries.

Even seasoned Gold-tier mages would be on high alert at this moment.

But unfortunately for her, she was facing him!

In this battle, the ultimate winner would and could only be him!

The next moment, Owen's mind stirred, and Mana Void activated!

Invisible white waves of light spread from his body like flowing water, expanding in all directions.

As the white waves of light passed, all the mana in the air seemed to be strongly pulled and drawn towards Owen's body, frantically converging within him.

Wherever Mana Void extended, it became a mana vacuum!

As Mana Void continued to spread, Madelyn, who had just pronounced Owen's death sentence, suddenly noticed in astonishment that the turbulent fire elements around her and the roaring, fierce Fire Elemental had mysteriously calmed down.

Then, they abruptly vanished!

It was as if they had never appeared!

In an instant, she couldn't even sense the presence of mana around her!

It felt like an elemental wasteland, a magic-dead zone!

This was a sensation she had never experienced before. She stared wide-eyed, unable to believe it was real.

Meanwhile, Owen's face suddenly turned pale, his eyelids heavy, and his head pounding with dizziness.

Although Mana Void was formidable, absorbing all the mana within its range, it greatly drained his mind power.

In an instant, it nearly exhausted his mental strength, making him feel as if he hadn't slept for days, fatigued and dazed.

"What's going on? Why did Madelyn's Transcendent Power disappear?"

"No, it looks like the mana around Owen has also vanished!"

As the Fire Elemental on the stage suddenly disappeared, the crowd was stunned, unable to comprehend what had just happened.

They felt as if both fighters had suddenly become ordinary people!

Swish!

In their astonishment, the battle-experienced Madelyn stomped the ground and charged straight at Owen.

Although she didn't understand why the mana around them had disappeared, she was well-versed in combat.

If it came down to pure fighting skills, she feared no one.

Moreover, her staff was also a deadly weapon!

No matter what, she needed to defeat the obviously weakened Owen first!

Madelyn moved swiftly. In just a breath, she was in front of Owen.

The mana flowing within her staff made it seem much heavier, and she swung it fiercely, the staff slicing through the air with a piercing sonic boom.

Even though there was no mana in the air, the staff still contained mana, and with its quality, it could easily shatter rocks.

If it struck Owen, his flesh and blood body would never withstand the blow.

Even though Owen's methods were bizarre, more so than her own, the final victor would be her!

"Madelyn truly lives up to her reputation as a battle-hardened warrior, able to maintain her composure and make the best choice amid continuous upheavals."

Watching this scene, King Aldric nodded slightly in approval.

The disappearance of the mana elements around Madelyn had genuinely startled him.

Such an unusual phenomenon was rare even for him as a king.

However, Madelyn reacted immediately and made the correct decision.

No matter what techniques Owen had just used, if she could defeat him, all his techniques would collapse.

Next to him, Charles also nodded in agreement but kept his gaze fixed on Owen.

A mana vacuum?

How on earth did Owen manage that?!

"This kind of monster was actually overlooked in the empire,"

Charles squinted his eyes, beginning to take Owen seriously.

Even if Owen were to lose to his daughter this time, such talent was worth recruiting.

Almost the moment this thought crossed his mind, a deafening clash of metal echoed from the stage.

The obsidian stage trembled and shook, dust rising and momentarily obscuring everyone's view.

In the next instant, a magnificent staff flew out from the stage, the resulting gust blowing the dust away like a mist.

The staff landed heavily in the plaza beneath the stage, quivering, with a faint white indentation visible on it!

"That... that's Madelyn's staff, right?!"

Seeing the staff, the crowd's jaws dropped in disbelief.

For a mage, the staff was their weapon, especially in battle, where it was equivalent to their life!

Madelyn had clearly taken the initiative and had the absolute advantage!

It took a moment for the crowd to recover from their shock, their eyes shifting from the staff to the stage.

On the stage, Owen stood tall against the wind, now holding a dark golden greatsword.

The greatsword pointed forward, its gleaming tip hovering just inches from Madelyn's swan-like, smooth neck, threatening to pierce her delicate skin with one more inch.


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Bab 5: Chapter5-Be My Son-in-Law!

On the stage, both Owen and Madelyn stood frozen like statues, unmoving.

Below the stage, the crowd was utterly silent, the faint rustling of the breeze through the air was the only sound.

Madelyn Ravenwood had lost!

At this moment, countless minds were reeling, hairs standing on end, unable to believe what they were seeing.

Madelyn was a prodigy of the empire, having reached silver-tier level 10.

Before this, she had achieved over a hundred consecutive victories, completely trampling other imperial geniuses underfoot.

From the strength she had displayed earlier, even an ordinary gold-tier mage was no match for her!

But such a legendary figure had been defeated!

Even now, they were still in a daze, unable to comprehend how Owen, an obscure young man, had managed to win.

Everything had turned around too quickly.

It felt like a dream!

In the Crystal Palace.

King Aldric and Duke Charles stood in a daze, their gazes fixed on the sword tip pointing at Madelyn's throat.

"Godslayer Staff?!"

The two exclaimed almost simultaneously, finding it unbelievable.

Just moments ago, they had been considering how to recruit the defeated Owen.

But in the blink of an eye, not only had Owen not lost, he had his sword at Madelyn's throat, nearly killing her with a single strike!

The key was the dark golden greatsword in Owen's hand, which seemed familiar to them from ancient texts.

The sword bore deep, abyssal patterns, its dark gold material neither quite metal nor wood.

Occasionally, sword energy flickered across the blade, leaving faint black marks in the air, as if slicing through space itself.

Legend had it that the ancient dark god king left behind a shape-shifting artifact known as the Godslayer Staff.

This mysterious staff could transform into various weapons and possessed a power that even gods feared.

This legend had persisted throughout the continent for ages.

As a result, any staff that could transform into another weapon was often believed to be the Godslayer Staff.

Due to its immense fame, there were always similar staffs circulating in the market, but the real Godslayer Staff had not been seen for many years.

Considering it was the weapon of the ancient dark god king, they couldn't believe that a mere bronze-tier mage like Owen could wield it.

However, the powerful aura emanating from the greatsword forced them to confront the reality before their eyes.

The Godslayer Staff had truly reappeared!

"This can't possibly be the Godslayer Staff in Owen's hands..." Their eyes flickered, recalling that sword strike that seemed to tear through space.

The strike was not only lightning-fast but also unleashed an overwhelmingly powerful crescent-shaped sword energy from the blade, momentarily blinding them.

The staff in Madelyn's hand couldn't withstand the strike for even a moment and was sent flying by the sword energy.

Had Owen not pulled back in time, they had no doubt that Madelyn's head would have been severed by that single blow.

Gulp…

On the stage, Madelyn carefully swallowed, fearing that even a slight movement might cause the sword tip to pierce her throat.

I... lost?!

Madelyn's eyes were glazed, scenes of past battles and glories flashing before her eyes like a lantern show.

She had been a prodigy from a young age, receiving the best training from House Ravenwood and living up to their expectations.

She became the pride of House Ravenwood and one of the brightest stars in the empire.

In this martial competition for marriage, she had secured over a hundred consecutive victories, treating other prodigies like dirt and reaching the pinnacle of her pride.

But now, she had been defeated by a young man of similar age standing before her.

All her past efforts and pride dissipated like bubbles in the wind.

Thinking about how Owen had relied on various cunning methods to break through her techniques, especially at the end when he unexpectedly used his greatsword to knock her staff away and secure his victory, a deep sense of unwillingness and anger surged in her heart.

Her eyes stubbornly fixed on Owen as she spoke:

"I refuse to accept this! Let's fight again!"

"A loss is a loss. Even if we fought again, the one who would lose in the end would still be you."

Owen smiled confidently at her, slowly sheathing the dark golden greatsword.

As his words fell, the previously silent audience below the stage erupted into a clamorous uproar.

"Oh my god! Owen actually defeated Madelyn! It's unbelievable; he has created a miracle!"

"Given Owen's current tier, defeating Madelyn in this battle will surely go down in history!"

"Even though Owen won, it seems like Madelyn isn't convinced. He wouldn't back out now, would he?"

"I don't think so. This martial competition for marriage has spread throughout the Azure Kingdom, and even the neighboring Nether Kingdom sent prodigies from Blackwind Academy to participate."

"That's right. Even if Madelyn doesn't care about her own pride, House Ravenwood can't afford to lose face!"

"Does this mean Owen is now Duke Charles' son-in-law?"

"No! Madelyn is my goddess; she can't marry someone like Owen!"

Countless voices of discussion converged from all directions to Madelyn's ears on the stage.

Her expression changed several times.

When she heard that Owen would now become Duke Charles' son-in-law, a blush involuntarily appeared on her face.

This martial competition for marriage was her own idea.

Besides restricting participants' ages to under twenty, there were no other requirements.

Deep down, she still hoped for a peer of great strength to defeat her.

After all, it was better to marry someone stronger than herself rather than being forced into a political marriage with someone she didn't like.

Although she was unwilling to admit it, Owen had indeed defeated her.

Was she really going to marry him?

Madelyn felt a turmoil in her heart.

Meanwhile, as Madelyn fell silent, a system prompt suddenly sounded in Owen's ears.

[Congratulations, host, for defeating Madelyn. You have been awarded:

Forbidden body technique [Obsidify] Fate points +200 (current total: 300)]

After seeing the system's rewards, Owen's attention was immediately drawn to the [Obsidify] body technique, and a look of intense delight appeared on his face. This body technique was a form of black magic, ranking among the top three powerful techniques in the anime's original lore.

As the name suggests, it forcibly combines mana with cells, drastically enhancing physical strength and recovery to an incredible degree, making the body as hard as obsidian.

In the state of Obsidify, performing magical skills, domains, etc., becomes much easier and more sustained due to the strong physical support.

When mastered to a high degree, this technique can even enable limb regeneration!

In the anime's original lore, mages are primarily divided into two factions: white magic and black magic.

White magic focuses on the cultivation of the mage's mind power, mainly using mana from the air.

Therefore, mages in the white magic faction enhance their strength by improving their mind power and their ability to resonate with environmental elements.

In contrast, black magic focuses on absorbing and storing mana within the body to enhance one's strength, which has given rise to many sinister training methods.

This is why it is called black magic.

There is no right or wrong, no stronger or weaker between the two types of magic.

However, black magic is generally more dangerous and unpredictable.

With this body technique as a foundation, Owen could practice both black and white magic, dramatically enhancing his power to an extraordinary level.

As for fate points, reaching 1000 points would unlock the Fate Store for redeeming rewards. For now, he would have to wait.

Although he wasn't sure what could be exchanged in the Fate Store, the fact that fate points were tied to the protagonist indicated that it must contain highly valuable items worth anticipating.

After taking stock of his rewards, Owen noticed that the previously hesitant and struggling Madelyn suddenly lifted her head, staring intently at him.

She took a deep breath and asked, "Do you really want to marry me?"

At only twenty years old, she was not considered old among women.

She had never seriously considered marriage before.

Now forced to face this issue, she felt she needed to understand Owen's true intentions.

Given the turmoil caused by her sister to escape marriage, she knew that marriage was not always a sweet affair.

Under Madelyn's piercing gaze and her pressing question, Owen initially wanted to nod.

After all, Madelyn was stunningly beautiful, graceful, and far surpassed any celebrities he had seen online.

Moreover, she was Duke Charles' youngest daughter.

Her looks, lineage, and talent were impeccable!

Which man wouldn't want to marry such a woman?

But before Owen could respond, Madelyn seemed to think of something and shook her head, saying:

"Let me share my thoughts first."

"You have good looks and impressive strength, but I have no plans to marry and have children for now."

"Besides, in a few days, I will be taking up the position of commander of the Azure Kingdom Eagle Guard.

I have not yet reached the pinnacle of magic, and I want to see what the peak of magic holds..."

Madelyn's words were firm. As she spoke, she looked up at the sky.

Owen was left dumbfounded.

After saying so much, the general meaning was—you are great, but we are not suitable?

Did I just get friend-zoned?

Owen frowned slightly but was not too disappointed.

Madelyn was proud and lofty, hardly considering anyone worthy.

Her reluctance to marry him was normal.

He didn't want to force it either, considering Madelyn's terrifying talent.

She was bound to become a legendary figure in the future.

Even more daunting was her sister, Leslie. She was a force not to be reckoned with!

At this moment, a system prompt suddenly sounded in Owen's ears.

[Marry Leslie, the eldest daughter of House Ravenwood.

Success: Receive a random reward.

Failure: Deduction of 100% HP.]


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