Versatile Mage: Lord of Space

Xu Mingcong's teammates were all top-tier mages ranked in the top twenty of the department. Their magic manipulation skills were extremely proficient, and their spellcasting speed was fast. However, just as the fire and ice vines in their hands showed a glimmer of light, they were instantly engulfed by a sudden, dazzling lightning that filled the entire field.

No one expected that Lin Lan was actually a high-level mage.

What was even more astonishing was that Lin Lan was able to cast high-level magic so quickly that no one had time to react!
"Silent Thunder Death Ray!" With Lin Lan's low shout, the Azure Constellation slowly emerged in the sky. The once azure sky instantly lost its color, replaced by churning thunderclouds. A deafening roar resounded through the heavens, and countless earth-shattering bolts of lightning were drawn in, converging on Lin Lan's arm.

Lightning flashed across his arm like a double act, and the flames and ice vines released by Xu Mingcong's teammates were instantly scattered and vanished like fragile candle flames in the face of this surging lightning.

Amidst the deafening thunder, their bodies trembled uncontrollably.

At this moment in the arena, apart from the terrifying lightning element, all other elements seemed to have been suppressed and disappeared by this powerful force.

Mu Nujiao stood quietly to the side, her gaze fixed on Lin Lan's figure within the lightning. She had already vaguely guessed that Lin Lan's cultivation might have reached the advanced level, but witnessing firsthand the destructive power of his lightning still sent a chill down her spine. Judging from this power, Lin Lan had reached the advanced level that all students of Mingzhu Academy dreamed of, and he hadn't reached that level in a day or two, but rather over a very long time…

"Zzzzz~~~Zzzzz~~~~~~~~~~"

Purple arcs of electricity swirled around Lin Lan, making him appear like a mad demon born from thunder and fire.

A confident smile radiated from his face, and his posture, wielding the power of lightning, naturally exuded an awe-inspiring thunderous majesty. Although Lin Lan did not use his soul seed, he was undoubtedly the most dazzling focus of the entire scene at this moment.

"Run!" Xu Mingcong stood there for a long time before finally squeezing out these two words through gritted teeth.

This terrifying high-level magic was far beyond their ability to cope. Xu Mingcong hurriedly used wind magic to flee backward in a sorry state, instantly retreating more than twenty meters away. His previous arrogant and domineering demeanor contrasted sharply with the pain and fear on his face now, making him look utterly ridiculous.

"Fuck!"

"Activate defenses immediately!!"

Xu Mingcong's teammates also panicked, frantically activating their defensive magic items while fleeing in a panic.

Their armor, shield, and water magic tools all activated their defensive functions, and beams of light flickered around them. However, even with all their defensive magic activated, their faces remained ashen, and their eyes were filled with undisguised fear.

"Thunder beam!"

Lin Lan stood firmly in place, his eyes cold and resolute. He gently raised his hands, manipulating the pair of lightning springs on his arms, and a bolt of lightning shot out from his arms.

In an instant, a violent bolt of lightning struck around Xu Mingcong and the others. The explosive electromagnetic field was incredibly powerful, even shattering the solid granite ground of the arena, sending dust and debris flying everywhere.

With just the first beam of lightning, the various defensive magical artifacts that Xu Mingcong and the others had activated at full power began to crack. In less than three seconds, they shattered completely, turning into countless fragments scattered all over the ground.

Immediately afterwards, a second bolt of lightning roared in, its blinding purple light tearing through the air and emitting a sharp, explosive sound.

The space trembled violently under the immense power of the lightning, and the spectators on the sidelines could even feel the force of the shock as if it were about to pulverize their bodies.

Xu Mingcong and the others knew that if they were hit by this terrifying lightning bolt, the rest of the competition could be declared over prematurely.

Damn it, I ran into a high-level mage in the very first game!
Seeing the critical situation, the teachers on the sidelines quickly cast earth-based earth walls and water-based water magic to try to protect the four people.

Several teachers exerted their power simultaneously, and a thick earthen wall quickly rose up, forming a solid barrier in front of Xu Mingcong and the others. Water-based magic was also layered on them, forming a transparent protective film.

However, this seemingly solid defense proved utterly vulnerable before Lin Lan's lightning bolt. Like a raging dragon, the lightning bolt was unstoppable, easily breaching the earthen wall and striking directly at Xu Mingcong's teammates. Before they could even readjust their defenses, Xu Mingcong's teammates were completely overwhelmed by the violent power of the lightning.

Although the water magic mitigated the damage to some extent, they still suffered a tremendous impact, their bodies flying backward and crashing heavily off the field.

Lightning lashed at them, leaving not a single patch of skin intact. They were immediately treated by the rescue mages and then carried away on stretchers.

"boom--!!!"

The lightning was still exploding, and the energy was rampant. The entire arena seemed to have been hit hard by Thor's hammer, and shocking cracks appeared on the ground, with debris flying like raindrops.

Xu Mingcong, who had run a long way, was not spared either. He was violently thrown into the air by the electromagnetic field, and his body tumbled uncontrollably in the air.

He crashed heavily to the ground, his body charred black and his clothes torn to shreds. He didn't even have the strength to stand up. Feeling the stinging pain all over his body, he could only lie on the ground, panting heavily.

This kid is indeed incredibly fast. He was walking on the wind like a whirlwind just now, but now he looks like a madman.

His eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Lin Lan not far away, his lips trembling as he tried to say something, but he couldn't utter a single complete sentence.

Lin Lan slowly lowered his arm, and the lightning around him gradually subsided, but the suffocating sense of oppression still lingered in the air for a long time.

The entire hall fell silent, as if time itself had frozen at that moment.

In the stands, everyone was speechless, stunned by the overwhelming victory. What everyone had expected to be a fiercely contested match turned into a one-sided, merciless crushing defeat.

"The Great Demon King is still the Great Demon King! Even Sister Mu was carried to victory by him! But if he wins the match like this, Sister Mu won't have any chance to shine..." Ai Tutu was initially very excited, but then she thought, "Doesn't this mean she won't have any chance to shine?"
The nomination battle isn't about who has the eagle, but about performance.

Gu Jian swallowed hard and exclaimed, "Holy crap, this lightning needs to be nerfed!"

"Not bad, Jiaojiao. I thought that kid was really an eyesore, so I decided to end it early. I won't take it so seriously afterward." Lin Lan chuckled and gently nudged Mu Nujiao beside her with her elbow.

Lin Lan doesn't plan to make any moves in the later matches. If she ends the game directly, Mu Nujiao's efforts all along will not be proven.

Jiaojiao?

Mu Nujiao's ears flushed slightly upon hearing this affectionate address. She pursed her lips, forcing a composed expression, and glared at Lin Lan: "Don't call me that next time."

But a barely perceptible smile flickered in her eyes.

Lin Lan's devastating lightning power had indeed shocked her, but what struck her even more was the tenderness in his eyes at that moment...

Lin Lan chuckled softly: "What, you don't like it?"

Mu Nujiao turned her face away, feigning indifference, and said, "Stop being so glib."

(End of this chapter)