Amidst the intense standoff…
At that moment, an impulsive mage, unable to bear the guards Gavin and Leo pointing their swords at them, instinctively misfired a spell that hit a vase.
“Crash-“
Like a pebble causing a thousand ripples.
Instantly, throughout the grand hall of Magic Feather Fantasy, numerous mages began gathering their magic.
Su Nian had already reached the second floor of Magic Feather Fantasy, where she could clearly see everything happening in the open hall below.
“Stop!”
Su Nian’s sharp command cut through the air like a thunderclap amidst the chaos.
The students in the midst of casting spells involuntarily paused.
All eyes turned toward Su Nian on the second floor.
Her breathtakingly beautiful face showed clear displeasure-evidently annoyed at being woken on her day off to deal with these troublemakers.
This was eating into her rest time…
How infuriating!
At this moment, standing at the top of the staircase in a white dress, Su Nian possessed looks and figure that could enchant the world, yet radiated a pure, untouchable sacred aura.
Her golden hair cascaded over her shoulders like a waterfall, a few strands shimmering in the sunlight filtering through the glass, complementing her fair skin like an angel descended to earth.
“You people, coming here to cause trouble early in the morning, disturbing others’ sleep. Do you have no manners at all?”
“You must compensate for everything that has been broken!”
Su Nian said coldly, her sweeping gaze sending chills down the students’ spines.
Oscar looked at Su Nian, a flash of admiration and possessiveness in his eyes, quickly replaced by arrogance.
“Hmph, so you’re Su Nian? Dare you claim your magic performances aren’t just sleight of hand? Today we challenge you to a duel!”
Oscar stepped forward, pointing at her.
“Yes, a duel!” the mage students chorused.
Su Nian inwardly sneered at such ignorant arrogance.
Judging by their attire, these were magic academy students.
Outstanding graduates of Red Maple Magic Academy could reach advanced mage level before graduation, while geniuses might attain archmage status.
Upon becoming an archmage, one could immediately teach at the academy after graduation, enjoying esteemed status and generous benefits.
And she had already reached archmage level.
In other words, these magicians who are still in the school stage are far inferior to her!
Admittedly, though the damn system had subjected her to endless humiliation, it did rapidly enhance her strength.
Ten days imprisoned by the horned demon had transformed her into a formidable archmage capable of standing alone.
Looking at the people in front of her, Su Nian was about to respond and teach them a lesson.
Suddenly, a dark figure streaked into the hall like lightning.
Before anyone could blink, Chu Tian stood before Su Nian.
“You want a duel? Fine, I’ll take her place!”
Chu Tian said icily, his body radiating intense dark energy that made spines tingle.
“Who are you? Where’d you crawl from, are you even a mage?”
Oscar looked Chu Tian up and down, his sense of superiority resurfacing at the sight of the sword-bearing figure who seemed no practitioner of magic.
“Captain of the Magic Feather Fantasy Guard, if you’re looking for trouble, come at me all at once.”
Chu Tian didn’t want to waste words -a fight would do just fine.
At this moment, Chu Tian had already exited his demonic transformation, his height shrinking back from 2 meters to a standard 1.8 meters.
Even without tapping into his hidden S-rank Dark Sovereign abilities, Chu Tian could easily defeat these half-baked mages before him using just basic martial techniques.
“You’ve got some nerve, talking to Lord Oscar like that!” the surrounding troublemaking mages jeered.
Su Nian stood on the second floor, watching as Chu Tian moved through the crowd as if they were nothing, her emotions a tangled mess.
This guy, Chu Tian…
Suddenly standing up for her it felt strangely unsettling.
Unconsciously, a peculiar stirring arose in the depths of Su Nian’s heart, but she quickly shook her head, dismissing it.
What nonsense!
This guy was clearly just here to steal her spotlight.
She could handle these mage students herself!
Only by stepping forward and proving her identity as a mage could she permanently resolve this issue.
She didn’t want to keep being disturbed by challengers demanding duels.
Moreover, in this brutal world where the strong ruled and the weak perished, as a high-profile idol, the slightest misstep could make her a target for those with ill intentions.
So, this duel wasn’t just about proving herself—it was also a battle to establish her authority.
Only by demonstrating her overwhelming power could she shatter the delusions of those who dared to underestimate her.
Tap, tap, tap.
Su Nian took a deep breath and descended the stairs with graceful, measured steps.
Her movements were light yet confident, and though she hadn’t spoken a word, an innate aura seemed to radiate from her, instantly capturing everyone’s attention.
At that moment, the entire hall fell so silent you could hear a pin drop.
All eyes followed her as if she were the brightest star in the night sky, effortlessly becoming the center of attention.
“I accept the mage’s duel!”
Su Nian’s voice was clear and resolute, each word brimming with unwavering determination.
After speaking, she shot Chu Tian a meaningful glance, signaling that she could handle this on her own.
Hearing Su Nian accept the challenge, Oscar’s lips curled into a smug sneer.
He thought she was merely putting on a brave face-what real skill could a stage performer possibly have?
Even if she were a mage, she stood no chance against him.
His current strength was already at the upper tier of intermediate mages, just a step away from reaching advanced mage status.
Now, Oscar couldn’t wait to humiliate Su Nian in front of everyone, using her defeat to bolster his reputation among the common mages and cement his prestige.
***
Meanwhile, elsewhere in the Academy City…
A group of spectators who had attended Magic Feather Fantasy’s debut performance the previous day had formed a fan club-most of them being devoted followers of Su Nian.
At this very moment, they were preparing to visit Magic Feather Fantasy to deliver flowers and gifts, expressing their gratitude for the incredible show and, of course, hoping to catch another glimpse of their idol… Su Nian.
However, on their way there, someone suddenly received word through a communication crystal-a group of troublemakers had stormed into Magic Feather Fantasy.
In an instant, the crowd’s fury was ignited.
They never imagined that someone would dare to barge into their idol’s sanctuary in broad daylight and cause trouble.
This was absolutely unforgivable!
Their eyes burned with rage and determination as they quickened their pace without hesitation, charging straight toward Magic Feather Fantasy.
At this moment, only one thought filled their minds-
They had to protect their idol at all costs.
She must not suffer any harm!
At the entrance of the Magic Academy, an ornately decorated carriage was slowly setting off.
This carriage, meticulously crafted by the Arcane Workshop of the Academy, was adorned with intricate magical runes that pulsed with a mysterious and formidable aura.
Inside, the spacious and luxurious interior exuded comfort and opulence.
Seated within was the head of the academy’s faculty department, the renowned Starflare Archmage, Sains, accompanied by his prized student, Evelyn.
Their destination, too, was Magic Feather Fantasy.
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