Versatile Mage: Get the Desert Emperor clone at the start

Chapter 248 The National Tournament Opens, Approaching the Super Rank!

Before he could finish speaking, he began to cough violently, and blood kept gushing from his mouth.

However, even after hearing his subordinates' tearful accusations, Oleg Ironrock showed no sign of anger or immediate action on his dark face.

His steady gaze remained fixed on Qin Xiaonan and Lan Xi, his mind racing.

To dare cause such a commotion in Venice, kill members of the Mu clan, severely damage the city's defensive mage team, and remain so calm in the face of his questioning...

This is something no ordinary force would dare to do!
He couldn't be arbitrary; he had to find out the other party's background first!
Especially that girl, she has such cultivation at such a young age.

He barely managed to block the opponent's tidal wave attack by using second-tier earth magic.

Moreover, his own water element had reached the super-level, and he knew that his water magic was far inferior to that.

In this world, at any time, might makes right!

Oleg understood this stark law better than anyone else.

If he were absolutely certain he could capture his opponent, he would have already acted swiftly and forcefully to suppress him, and then slowly interrogated him to determine the truth, firmly grasping the initiative in his own hands.

This is the most direct and effective way to maintain the dignity of Venice.

However, the strength that Lan Xi displayed made him wary.

The consequences of forcibly starting a war are unpredictable!

After a brief conversation with Qin Xiaonan, and considering the mess at the scene and the residual energy fluctuations, Oleg had already sketched out the general outline of what had happened.

The city guards were biased towards the Mu family first, so they are indeed in the wrong!
"call……"

"This matter...is indeed primarily the responsibility of our city guard."

“Inadequate supervision, condoning private feuds… I will thoroughly investigate these issues and give all parties an explanation.”

His gaze swept over the corpses of Pansy and the others on the ground, and then over his heavily wounded and groaning subordinates.

He abruptly changed the subject, his tone carrying a sense of urgency to quickly distance himself: "However, since the matter originated from internal strife within your Mu family, the Venetian government will no longer interfere in this feud. How you resolve it is your own business."

These words undoubtedly indicated that he had backed down.

Oleg only wanted to quell the situation as quickly as possible. With the World University Competition finals approaching and the world's attention focused on Venice, he absolutely could not allow the corruption of the city guards to cause even greater turmoil at this time.

This undermines the authority of his captain and even the Venetian authorities!
The wisest choice right now is to end things as quickly as possible and settle the matter peacefully.

Qin Xiaonan naturally understood what Oleg was planning.

However, since the other party wisely chose to back down, he had no interest in continuing the argument.

Pansy is dead; the objective has been achieved.

As for the mess that the Venice City Guard has to deal with, let them handle it themselves.

"Hmm." Qin Xiaonan simply responded with a faint "hmm," without saying anything more.

Then he left with Mu Ningxue and Lan Xi.

Only after the three opponents had completely disappeared did Oleg's tense nerves relax slightly.

"Commander...Commander..." The squad leader, severely wounded by Lan Xi with a gaping hole in his chest, called out weakly from the ground, his eyes filled with resentment and bitterness. Oleg didn't even glance at him, and growled at an adjutant beside him, "Go now! Use all intelligence channels! Investigate! Find out everything about those three people, especially that young man and that girl in blue!"

"Yes, sir!" The adjutant staggered as he accepted the order and left.

Lan Xi killed Pan Xi and several elders of the Mu clan, but she did not kill Nan Rong Ni. She intended to hand him over to Mu Ningxue to deal with.

When Nan Rongni struggled to wake up from the intense pain and suffocating cold, the surrounding area was deserted, leaving only the mess of battle traces and the pungent smell of blood.

The cold stone slab pressed against her cheek, and the night wind brought a biting chill.

She struggled to move her fingers, her whole body aching as if it had fallen apart, her magical energy completely depleted, as if she had been utterly hollowed out.

What terrified her even more was what was inside her body!
The dark purple energy that had granted her immense power yet also made her vaguely uneasy was now like a lifeless, icy pool.

No matter how hard she tried to call out, there was no response! The Void Worm that coexisted with her fell into deep silence!

"Uh..." Nan Rongni struggled to sit up, but the movement aggravated her internal injuries, causing her to curl up in pain, her torn clothes instantly soaked with cold sweat.

For her, this operation was a complete disaster – she tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice instead!

Not only did he fail to seize the Ice Crystal Bow, he also ended up in such a sorry state!
And Pansy is dead! The Mu family members present are also dead!

These people came all because of her, and to help her obtain the Ice Bow!

Now that her entire army has been wiped out, how can she explain this to the Mu family? How will the Mu family view this matter?

The immense sense of frustration and resentment nearly consumed Nan Rongni.
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Two days later.

The World University Competition Finals have officially begun!
This water city is experiencing an unprecedented moment of excitement!
Sunlight shines on the ancient buildings and is reflected in the shimmering Grand Canal, but it cannot conceal the hustle and bustle that permeates the entire city!
Mages, nobles, wealthy merchants, media reporters, and countless enthusiasts of magic from all over the world flocked to Venice like a tidal wave!

Every street was packed with people, bustling with noise!
On the Supreme Viewing Platform, the most central and best-viewed spot in the arena, the appearance of each figure caused a wave of cheers and applause throughout the arena!
The Holy City delegation, representing the highest authority and core of faith in the human magical world, approached with solemn expressions.

Following closely behind were representatives of the Parthenon. Leading them was a gentle-looking priestess, radiating a vibrant life force. Her appearance drew gazes of reverence and anticipation from countless spectators.

The healing and blessing power of the temple is something that any major competition desires.

The one dressed in dark green outfit is a representative of the Hunter Alliance.

Next to take the stage were heavyweight representatives from the magic associations of the five continents:
These powerful figures, whose mere stomp could shake the entire magical world, gathered together. Their gazes swept across the massive arena below, and also over the young prodigies who were about to enter, representing the highest level of magical education in their respective countries.

The world-renowned magical extravaganza has officially begun!

Their team was in the opening event, but Qin Xiaonan didn't go. Although he had been traveling and enjoying himself, his cultivation hadn't suffered.

After obtaining his third clone, he was able to use the magic of clones. As he gained a deeper understanding of these magic techniques, his comprehension of magic also deepened.

A strange sense of fullness and the throbbing of impending metamorphosis were pulsating more and more clearly within him.

Qin Xiaonan could clearly sense that the insurmountable barrier between the high-level and super-level was already within reach.

An opportunity for a breakthrough could emerge at any moment.

(End of this chapter)