Chapter 234 The Finale of Holy Angel Academy and Wizard Tower
“It’s impossible, this cannot be happening! The heat source detection has no response!”
Faced with the sudden appearance of a second enemy, the Wizard Academy was instantly thrown into chaos. Originally, they thought Lusen had transformed into a giant troll and suppressed that witch in an instant, stabilizing the situation.
But who would have thought that the reversal would come so quickly!
This was the first time the wizard apprentices here had seen Tan Han in this form. Not every wizard apprentice would go to great lengths to gather information about their opponents after entering Witch Academy, especially considering that at that time, Witch Academy wasn’t even regarded as junk; it was seen as inferior to top-tier academies.
For many students from top academies, this mindset was quite common, especially for those with half-baked skills.
“It’s Tan Han! Into the Wizard Tower! That’s Tan Han!”
The only wizard apprentice who had returned with Lusen shouted aloud upon witnessing this scene. At this moment, it was no longer just about them and Holy Angel Academy teaming up against Tan Han. Without relying on the Wizard Tower, they would be slaughtered outside.
Moreover, this apprentice was heavily injured, and the Worm of Hex that resided within him was still counterattacking his body. He was not the leader and did not have enough contributions to exchange for resources in the Wizard Tower to pay the price needed to cure the dying Worm of Hex.
At this moment, the Fire Elemental Sprite on me transformed into an Ice Elemental Sprite’s protection and bestowed a blessing on Tan Han.
The protection from the Elemental Sprite was a high-cost spellbook. Its attack power was weak, defense low, and the buffs were barely noticeable, but it was a versatile spell that could accomplish many things with the help of the Elemental Sprite.
Initially, the Elemental Sprites could only control their corresponding elements, but it didn’t matter since this spell was in my hands.
After placing the Elemental Sprite’s blessing on Tan Han, enhancing her affinity, we also faced the Wizard Tower since our ultimate goal was that.
However, we all knew that relying solely on Tan Han’s spell would hardly be enough to bring down the Wizard Tower.
The Wizard Tower was no longer just a building; it represented the highest honors of wizards, and its construction could not be as weak as an ordinary building.
Apart from the outer protective barrier, the tower was solidified from top to bottom with dense usages of spells and runes.
This was why I previously needed to use floating islands to crush a tower; only absolute bulk could potentially damage it.
Otherwise, against ordinary buildings, I could summon a giant sword and pierce through the tower.
However, facing the Wizard Tower, that wouldn’t work; otherwise, why would I need Achir to use all his Holy Light sources to empower the giant sword?
Because only Extraordinary Power of the Holy Light source energy level could shake the foundation of the Wizard Tower.
The initial design for the exchange match also had significant limitations, breaking through the Wizard Tower was also a legitimate option.
Breaking through from the inside, shattering the core within the tower, but that would require completely overpowering the Wizard Academy and breaking into the Wizard Tower for a suicidal attack.
This was entirely out of my options.
Wasn’t direct external crushing good enough? Moreover, it would also look great.
Actually, at this moment, if I teamed up with Tan Han to use an over-limit consumption spellbook, we might be able to shake the Wizard Tower.
But… we wouldn’t do that, even though it would be stable, we wouldn’t choose it.
Only Lusen could break the Wizard Tower. His existence was the unstable factor. We retreat a step and let Achir deal with the Wizard Tower, wouldn’t that be good?
Otherwise, Achir staying would be just adding to our troubles, and fulfilling the contract was merely to fast-track the resources he deserved to clear him out.
And Lusen also needed a reasonable way that conformed to his and the academy’s status to exit the exchange match.
To take away the Wizard Academy, a top-tier academy alongside him alone, nobody could speak out because in this context, the persecuted had already shifted from Holy Angel Academy to Wizard Academy.
The wizards became the biggest clowns.
This had already become the best result available to the opponent at this stage.
And now, we just needed to pursue victory, and… also take a look at their exotic Lightning Big Spell.
According to Tan Han, this spell could even affect the wizards themselves, so they had to either stay away or hide in the Wizard Tower.
And at this moment, they had already hidden in the Wizard Tower, they had the prerequisite for usage.
The outer layer of the Wizard Tower had a barrier that isolated this exotic lightning element, preventing the exotic lightning’s effects, so the Wizard Tower would remain unaffected.
Otherwise, the wizards themselves would be affected, and their witch weapons would surely be damaged too.
“These witches… are just like filthy bugs, one after another… they can all d*e!”
“The opponent fell for it so quickly…”
Seeing the big spell building up on the Wizard Tower, I whispered in estimation, then placed a teleportation mark on Tan Han’s body and turned to run.
Let Tan Han attract the fire; it was better for her to take the big move away. Next came the pleasant harvesting time.
“Mhm.”
Tan Han nodded in agreement with my assessment; in their impression, the Wizard Academy was unlikely to be so weak, at least judging from the previous performance of their leader.
But since the opponent was charging toward the muzzle of the g*n, there was nothing they could do about it.
“You know to run away at this moment! What were you doing earlier!”
A boisterous voice faintly came from within the Wizard Tower, but in the end, it still targeted the still-unfleeing Tan Han.
“Since your companions have fled and left you behind, then pay the price for your recklessness!”
As the charging of the spells at the top of the Wizard Tower completed, the entire area around the Wizard Tower was lit up with ritual patterns, and the light of Extraordinary Power emitted through the earth, forming a gigantic spell formation.
All the runes and solidified spells on the Wizard Tower lit up at this moment, with power converging within the Wizard Tower through it into an enormous witch weapon, aggregating the element-energy of exotic lightning characteristics.
Even the lightning flashing during the genuine charging phase illuminated this area, striking through the air, creating arcs in the sky, and even the air resounded with a buzzing thunder.
Even though it was Tan Han’s second time witnessing this scene, she couldn’t help but marvel at the attack, as its destructive power had completely surpassed that of her ancient ice.
The energy capable of withstanding such simple, brutal, and direct destructive power was a significant test for the structure and material strength of the Wizard Tower.
And this was also the primary reason for Tan Han’s doubt about whether the Wizard Tower could be toppled. If the Wizard Tower could endure this level of magical energy, then it could certainly withstand equivalent spell attacks.
Precisely because this exotic lightning element was too rare and powerful, the use of such means by the Wizard Tower could only be the most basic “throwing,” meaning its ranging effects were limited. It was actually quite simple for the Wizard Tower to launch such energy; it just needed to add a structure, but other academies could not provide such an advantage to the Wizard Academy, which is why the Wizard Tower turned into this state.
“d*e! Hahaha! Last time you escaped, but this time, you won’t!” That standard villain laugh and speech echoed as the exotic lightning sphere was thrown towards Tan Han’s position.
Tan Han also did not hesitate; she didn’t want to experience that kind of attack a second time.
“Xiao Han!”
Sometimes communication is so straightforward. When Tan Han shouted my name, her figure vanished from the spot.
Meanwhile, I had already run far away; at such a distance, witnessing the scene where the Wizard Tower lit up brought a sense of grandeur.
Before I could even react, an explosion erupted not far away, shaking the earth gently.
The lightning detonated in the most direct way but wasn’t as piercing as imagined; instead, it was somewhat deep, but the shockwave still affected us.
Even from afar, one could see the residual exotic lightning flashing in the air after the explosion, continually flickering like lightning, stirring the clouds above, producing roaring sounds.
That exotic lightning wasn’t thrown too far; the majority of the Wizard Tower was already encompassed within it.
“Time waits for no one; now it’s my turn to perform.”
I snapped my fingers and called forth a lightning elemental sprite’s protection; no matter what kind of lightning it was—exotic or synthesized—under the lightning protection, at least the damage I would take was minimal.
At this moment, having just launched an exotic lightning sphere, they began to conduct a self-check of the Wizard Tower and evaluate their results.
“The second time, the second Big Spell was aimed at two damned witches, and one got away. What a waste; did the opponent d*e?”
“Unclear, but I can’t see any traces of living people outside.”
“Heh, directly hardening against such a level of a Big Spell, they’re definitely nothing but ash left.”
There were a total of three apprentices responsible for controlling and maintaining the Wizard Tower, and even their strike just now hadn’t spared the already transformed Lusen.
At such a critical moment, naturally, they wouldn’t be merciful, and since he used those forbidden Big Spells, d*ath was the best end for the opponent.
However, they now faced a problem; they no longer had a strong individual or leader to confront the outside world directly.
Those few who had followed Lusen were definitely not enough.
The good news was that the area generated by the exotic lightning was persistent and included the Wizard Tower as well. The opponent would need to pay a considerable price to walk into that area; even long-range spell launches would be disturbed by the exotic lightning.
“Activate heat source detection; let’s see if we’ve completely killed the opponent.”
“Can’t detect it; d*mn it, this godforsaken exotic lightning… Is it really that indiscriminate between friend and foe?” The apprentice trying to probe cursed softly after his failed attempts.
“Let those fools inside the tower take a look for us; useless waste is meant to be utilized as waste.”
Although these apprentices had only been in the Wizard Tower for a short while, the value system stemming from the wizards influenced their behavior.
However, nobody at the Wizard Academy truly cared about how useless waste would fare.
At this moment, I was flying high on a broomstick; even from this height, atop the Wizard Tower, I could still hear the crackling of electricity. As I flew over, my hair stood on end, and my face inexplicably crackled with electrical sounds.
And this was still while I was under the lightning elemental sprite’s protection and had moved away from the primary area affected by the exotic lightning.
I would ultimately cast down a judgment sword upon the Wizard Tower here.
If that previous lightning ball was aimed at the Holy Light empowered Holy Light Sword, I wonder who would ultimately win. Although I was very curious, I still knew the importance of priorities.
The plan was the most important, and there could be no accidents.
“Come on, Achir, it’s time for you to perform.”
I extended my hand, and a ritual manifested, followed by a figure stepping into the air. A pair of wings, radiantly glowing, revealed themselves at that moment—these were the divine wings capable of flying and floating.
At that moment, Achir’s halo was completely replaced by the Holy Light source, and that Holy Light source had transformed into an exaggeratedly large halo; just looking at it made one feel a sense of heart-pounding awe.
Achir was now fully prepared; this would be the end for himself and all the Holy Angels, also declaring the exit of Holy Angel Academy.
Since it was an exit, it naturally required a magnificent decree as a conclusion.
At this moment, he didn’t know how to face the witch before him, thankful for the opportunity and stage she provided, along with the handy weapon?
Or was he angry that the opponent had forced him into this situation?
Regardless, whether good or bad, it was time for the opponent to take their turns.
“I understand; let’s begin.”
Achir nodded, even his speech was concise as he gazed at the tower below him. He had never imagined that one day he would stand atop this tower to deliver the divine decree.
Although all of this was orchestrated by that witch, it was also a blow to the Wizard Academy.
Among the three top academies, Holy Angel and Wizard Academy could be said to be the most at odds, while Aphhemia Academy remained relatively neutral.
But it wasn’t good to think too much at this moment.
At this moment, outside, at this exhilarating moment, everyone was holding their breath for this memorable scene.
And the ones with the darkest expressions were undoubtedly from the Wizard Academy. They never anticipated that their academy’s participant would perform so poorly; the sword was already hanging over their heads, and they were still idle within the tower.
The external students of Holy Angel Academy weren’t faring much better either because their academy was on the brink of being the first to face complete elimination!
None amongst the Holy Angels understood the importance of the Holy Light source, but all of this had been calculated by that witch!
They watched their academy step by step edge towards elimination; they had a god’s-eye perspective, standing at the highest point, pointing fingers in reproach and scorn.
Contrarily, the extraordinary Holy Angel instructor remained calm; although everything happening was regrettable and rushed, the purpose of the exchange match had been achieved. The Fortune Seed had taken root and begun to sprout, seizing the initiative was the most important, but he wouldn’t show it at this moment.
In the Dream World.
As the ritual reappeared, the sword tip appeared first.
I maintained the ritual as summoning such a large entity required a magical modification of the spellbook; otherwise, it wouldn’t come out at all.
At this moment, Achir stepped forward, gazing at the giant sword, with only the width of the sword tip exceeding his own height.
“Holy Light… you are everywhere; you shine upon the newborn and the old. You welcome the prayers of the ascetics in the morning; the fog shall not obscure you, and darkness shall not harm your glory…”
Achir began to pray; even though he had grasped the Holy Light source, he chose the most cautious approach.
His prayers transformed into a chanting ritual, resonating with everything around, echoing with his faith.
And the Holy Light would respond to his prayer.
At this moment, the giant sword shimmered with golden light in his hand, even though he seemed extremely small before the complete form of the giant sword.
But all of the Holy Light’s source was then poured into that sword.
I could feel the giant sword transforming into an artifact, radiating sacred brilliance, terrifying Holy Light energy boiling fiercely, with the scorching holy fire igniting along the blade’s direction.
The holy fire pumped rhythmically under Achir’s unfinished prayer.
The scene was breathtaking, but I still couldn’t help but mutter—a deity’s prayer sure takes a long time, doesn’t it?
Or was it for personal ceremonial satisfaction at the final moment? But none of that mattered anymore.
At this moment, the wizard apprentices inside the Wizard Tower also heard the reverberating prayers and the Holy Light blossoming above them.
In that moment, those inside the tower finally understood the meaning of despair.
At that moment, exotic lightning sealed their escape route, and the Wizard Tower wouldn’t have time to charge up for another consecutive round.
Now they faced true desperation.
“This is the weakness after excessive power consumption… I should leave.” Achir turned to look at me.
“Also, you, Yang Yuelan, I’ll remember you.”
“Remember me for what?” I shrugged and retorted, “Just don’t forget about Tan Han.”
“Heh…” Achir shook his head; the opponent hadn’t understood his meaning, but he didn’t have time to explain.
At this moment, he was at the most glorious point of the exchange match, as well as at the moment of paying the most significant price.
When all the sources of Holy Light were poured into this strike, other Holy Angel students felt the anomaly of their halos, which was a sign of source depletion. At this moment, it was their last remaining power, also the time for their final madness.
“This sword… is the judgment of the Holy Light! Wizard Academy, we have battled for so long… please accept our final gift!”
Achir found himself at the end of the sword’s hilt, his expression unprecedentedly calm.
His opened angelic wings fluttered, and as he descended, the holy wing’s shadow dissipated little by little; this showed the last remnants of his power.
As he personally watched the holy sword impale the Wizard Tower, he had already become an ordinary person with exhausted strength.
In that final moment, he chose to forfeit.
Until this moment, he had never died; this was the answer he handed over in the exchange match.
And he was ready to face the mockery and jeers of everyone in the arena after exiting, as well as accept any reprimands or lessons from his instructor calmly; he was ready for all of it.
Because all of this was what he deserved.
At this moment, I also ran far away; after all, only from a distance could one understand the grandeur of such a scene.
Watching the massive holy sword go straight into the Wizard Tower, this simple yet effective crushing brought me the satisfaction I sought.
The only regret was that it wasn’t me who pushed it through personally.
“It seems the plan worked well.” At that moment, Tan Han was also flying on a broomstick rushing to join me.
“Yes, it’s time to clean up the battlefield. Don’t forget the spoils over there and that guy’s share; considering how much effort they put in, I won’t fuss about it.” I said with a smile.
Tan Han looked at me in this manner, uncertain of what to think; after all, this was something Xiao Han had orchestrated… she couldn’t help but wonder how much commotion was happening outside, yet she spoke so casually.
Tan Han also glanced back at the battlefield ruins, which indeed looked spectacular…
