Chapter 269: Not Even a Chance to Admit Defeat
"Is there something you need?" Su Nan asked indifferently.
The person before him was clearly Grus, the challenger Wizard from Pale Mask.
"I’ve heard of you, the Controller of Star Alliance," Grus said, his eyes fixed on Su Nan behind his mask, his gaze flickering.
"I thought someone capable of killing Youxi must be a Tier 3 Crystallization Wizard, but I didn’t expect you to be only a Tier 3 Vaporization."
"Once you break through to Level 3 Crystallization, you might become another genius on the level of the King Robe Wizards."
"But as you are now, challenging Makaro is simply overestimating yourself."
Su Nan remained unmoved, his expression calm. "Are people from Pale Mask so fond of meddling in others' affairs?"
Grus shrugged. "I was just kindly reminding you."
Tanna and Bryce exchanged skeptical looks.
"Pale Mask and Gloomy Throne have a relatively close relationship; this guy might know Youxi," Tanna whispered to Su Nan using Telecommunication, a technique that allowed only them to hear his voice.
Su Nan’s eyes flickered, then he calmly replied to Grus, “If you win against Makaro, I naturally won’t have a chance to challenge him.”
Grus faltered for a moment, then snorted and said nothing more. He turned and placed his hand on the Stone tablet, quickly entering Duel Space.
Lize smiled slightly upon seeing this. "It seems he's not very confident."
Bryce subtly glanced at Su Nan as he spoke. "Although I don’t want to admit it, it is still Makaro after all. No Level 3 Wizard would dare to guarantee they could definitely win against him."
In his view, Su Nan would likely face a difficult challenge as well. Without sufficient strength, would Makaro even dare to bring out the Supreme Golem Design as his Arena?
Unexpectedly, less than a quarter of an hour later, Grus emerged from Duel Space with a dark expression.
The text on the Stone tablet remained unchanged, clearly indicating that he had failed to win the duel.
Bryce laughed heartily, "Why are you out so soon? It seems you’re the one who truly overestimated your abilities."
Grus's expression darkened as he snorted coldly, ignoring Bryce. He didn't leave, however, standing off to the side with clear intent to observe the results of Su Nan's upcoming challenge.
Su Nan remained unfazed, heading straight for the Stone Tablet.
Perhaps due to how easily he had defeated Grus, the arena champion didn't pause and immediately initiated the next challenge.
"Be careful," Lize whispered.
Su Nan smiled and nodded, paying five hundred Superior Magic Stones before placing his hand on the Stone Tablet. In an instant, with a flash of light, he abruptly vanished from his spot.
Witnessing this, Grus snorted inwardly.
It was only after personally battling against Makaro that he truly understood how formidable Makaro was.
Though they were both Tier 3 Crystallization Wizards, Makaro was on an entirely different level compared to an ordinary Tier 3 Crystallization Wizard like himself. Throughout their fight, he had been completely overwhelmed, barely able to hold his ground.
He couldn't believe a Tier 3 Vaporization Wizard could possibly defeat Makaro.
After experiencing a brief blur in his vision, Su Nan found himself in a desolate wasteland.
As far as the eye could see, there was nothing but sand and jagged rocks. A bleak, cold wind blew through, carrying the faint sound of mournful whistling.
"The air is thin, and the temperature is quite low. There isn't a complete ecosystem here. Of course, it's just a Dimensional Space, not a Demi-Plane."
After briefly assessing his surroundings, Su Nan turned to face the figure opposite him.
A tall, thin man clad in a long black robe, exuding a gloomy aura, squinted as he scrutinized him.
"Su Nan Arnett. I remember you now; you're the rising star of the Star Alliance. I heard you even killed a candidate for the King Robe Wizard from Gloomy Throne. You possess some strength."
Makaro's voice was somewhat hoarse and carried an unmistakable air of condescension.
"It's a pity you're only a Tier 3 Vaporization Wizard. If you were a Level 3 Crystallization Wizard, you might have given me a genuine challenge. As it stands, your five hundred Superior Magic Stones are as good as wasted."
Su Nan smiled faintly. "I don't think that's necessarily true."
Makaro chuckled, "I've encountered plenty of confident opponents like you. The challenger before you was just as sure of himself, but he became a mess in no time."
Su Nan shrugged, unconcerned. "We'll see what happens after we fight."
Makaro smirked but said nothing more, his eyes gleaming with icy killing intent.
Every time he dueled in the arena, regardless of his opponent's strength, he always attacked with lethal intent.
Because of this, many Level 3 Wizards, even those equipped with numerous life-saving measures, had met their end at his hands.
Not long after the two fell silent, a cold, mechanical voice echoed in the void.
[Duel commencing, countdown 5, 4, 3, duel start!]
The instant the voice faded, a wisp of dark, abyssal flame surged from between Makaro's eyebrows, quickly spreading across his body.
In a mere moment, Makaro was engulfed in blazing flames.
The fire, which should have been scorching and intense, instead emitted a chilling aura.
As the black flames appeared, the surrounding temperature not only failed to rise but plunged, an icy chill sweeping across a thousand-meter radius.
Even from a distance, one could feel the piercing cold brought forth by the Dark Black Flame.
At the same time, dense, bizarre black patterns emerged on Makaro's body, spreading down his legs and onto the ground, expanding outward in all directions from his center.
From above, it appeared as though a giant black magic circle with a kilometer radius had materialized in the wilderness.
The area where Su Nan stood was also encompassed within the range of the black magic circle.
Almost instantly, he felt both his physical and mental strength rapidly draining away. An invisible ripple in the surrounding air was slowly corroding his body, rendering him gradually weaker.
"A control-type innate ability, is it?" Su Nan mused thoughtfully.
This innate ability was somewhat comparable to his Absolute Forbidden Zone, as both possessed area-of-effect debuffs.
The difference was that his Absolute Forbidden Zone focused on defense, with the area debuff being just a side effect, making it less intense than the one before him.
“Superior Talent Ability, along with that Dark Black Flame—given their strength, it’s most likely also a Superior Talent Ability.”
“If the third Innate Ability is also Upper Level, it’s no wonder so many Tier 3 Crystallization Wizards have fallen to him.”
Three Superior Talent Abilities are almost equivalent to the reserve of a True Spirit Wizard.
The probability of him being promoted to True Spirit Wizard in the future exceeds eighty percent.
After all, a Wizard capable of constructing three Superior Talent Crystals is undoubtedly far superior to an ordinary Wizard, regardless of talent, willpower, resources, or background connections. Consequently, their chances of being promoted to True Spirit Wizard naturally surpass those of an ordinary Wizard by a significant margin.
“Looks like I need to go all out.”
A silver light illuminated the surroundings, revealing mysterious and intricate patterns on Su Nan's body.
He immediately activated his Talent Specialization.
When he fought against Youxi before, he had just been promoted and needed an opponent to test the changes in his abilities, which required a lengthy confrontation. But now, it was different. Facing an opponent of this caliber, he needed to unleash his full power.
Su Nan did not hesitate to use his strongest killing move!
Falling Star Rain!
Three times the power!
Suddenly, night descended.
The entire sky was instantly consumed by boundless darkness, with brilliant stars scattered across it, shining with a cold, silvery light.
“What is this?!”
Makaro's extensive combat experience allowed him to sense the danger immediately. He commanded the Dark Black Flame to surge toward Su Nan while a black light flashed from his forehead, unleashing a bolt of lightning that tore through space in Su Nan's direction.
But even faster than his actions were the countless stars.
Tens of millions of stars vibrated in the deep night, drawn by an immense force that created dazzling, mesmerizing trails through the void, falling like a storm!
An overwhelming aura pressed down, as if to crush him.
Both the Dark Black Flame and the black lightning faced annihilation under the relentless barrage of stars, unable to touch even a single hair on Su Nan.
At the same time, Makaro was engulfed by countless Star Trailing Flames. The violent impact and intense heat instantly tore apart all his defenses, scorching his flesh.
"Ahhh!!!"
Makaro screamed, his face contorted in agony as he hastily activated the protective Wizard Tool on his body. However, it was quickly shredded and shattered by the relentless Stars above.
Stars fell one after another in the dark night, seemingly endless.
An intense sense of death enveloped Makaro's heart; he felt as though he had already stepped half a foot into the afterlife. He desperately wished to concede and withdraw from the Duel Space.
But before he could speak, a heavy pressure suddenly descended upon him, pinning him down. His bones made a crisp sound under the weight, and even his soul felt as if it were stagnating. The words he had been about to utter were swallowed back.
Straining his eyes to see, Makaro was shocked to discover that Su Nan had appeared not far in front of him.
A faint, invisible force field emanated from Su Nan, and it was this terrifying heavy pressure that Makaro had felt!
A silver flash caught his attention; a silver needle, less than ten centimeters long, zoomed toward Makaro's eyes, instantly piercing his forehead.
Makaro's body suddenly froze, his eyes wide with unwillingness and despair.
The next moment, his head exploded like a watermelon, red and white splattering everywhere!
The Stars followed closely behind, pulverizing the headless body.
Su Nan reached out and grabbed the Space Ring that had appeared in his palm.
Looking at the ring, a faint smile appeared on his lips.
He had initially disliked the Black Wizard, and upon sensing Makaro's killing intent, he had decisively unleashed his full strength, crushing him in the Duel Space.
With Makaro’s strength, it might have been difficult to defeat him before he could escape the Duel Space. However, he had underestimated Su Nan’s power; he never expected Su Nan could inflict such devastating damage in an instant.
If Makaro had taken a defensive stance immediately, he might have had time to concede and leave the Duel Space.
[Duel end. The winner is Su Nan Arnett.]
【You have automatically been promoted to Ringmaster of Arena No. 24, inheriting the corresponding bet. Do you wish to continue the Arena Duel?】 “Arena Cancel.” Su Nan refused without hesitation. The matter was already settled, so there was no need to continue the Arena Duel. He wasn't lacking in Magic Stones. 【Arena No. 24 has been canceled.】 A crack appeared in the void, and a thick book floated out, descending towards Su Nan. He reached out and caught it, casually flipping through its pages with a look of satisfaction on his face. It was indeed the blueprint for the Supreme Golem. After all, the Arena bets were all certified by the Starry Sky Tower, so there was no need to worry about their authenticity or quality.
In the hall, before the Stone Tablet No. 24, Lize's eyes were fixed on it, her lips tightly pursed. Tanna and Bryce stood nearby, occasionally exchanging glances, seemingly communicating privately through telepathy. Only Grus remained more than ten meters away from the three, occasionally casting a cold sneer in their direction, his expression hidden beneath his mask.
Just then, a figure flickered into view before the Stone Tablet, and Su Nan appeared out of thin air. The crowd was taken aback by the sight. It hadn’t even been a minute since he entered, and now the battle was already over? Wasn’t that too fast?
Grus was the first to react, disdain evident on his face as he scoffed, “I thought you might have some skill, but I didn't expect you to lose in less than a minute!” In his view, the only reason Su Nan had emerged from the Duel Space so quickly was that he had been defeated. Tanna and Bryce exchanged glances, their thoughts in agreement with Grus's conclusion. Only Lize wore a puzzled expression. Though she had worried that Su Nan might be no match for Makaro, she certainly did not expect him to lose so swiftly.
Her gaze shifted to the Stone Tablet behind Su Nan, and her eyes widened in shock. She saw that most of the text on the Stone Tablet had vanished, leaving only a few lines remaining. 【Arena No. 24, Vacant.】 The meaning of this was already clear!
Tanna and Bryce, being the closest to Lize, quickly noticed her shocked expression. They immediately looked towards the stone tablet behind Su Nan, and their faces simultaneously took on an expression of disbelief.
Su Nan ignored Grus's mockery, gave Lize a slight nod, and said, "The design plans are in hand. Let's go."
With that, she turned away from Grus and led Lize out without a second thought.
Grus's expression froze as realization hit him. He quickly glanced at the stone tablet, and his entire demeanor went blank.
The arena was gone!
This meant the duel had already ended, but Makaro hadn’t emerged. The only explanation was that he had perished at Su Nan's hands!
In that brief moment, Su Nan not only won the duel but also killed Makaro!
Makaro, who had defeated countless Tier 3 Crystallization Wizards, the terrifyingly strong Makaro!
"How is this possible?"
Grus couldn't believe it.
For a Tier 3 Vaporization Wizard to defeat Makaro was shocking enough, but to kill him was simply unimaginable!
That meant Makaro had not even had the chance to admit defeat before his demise!
Could the disparity in strength between them truly be so vast?
For a moment, Grus was completely disoriented, caught in a dreamlike absurdity.
What kind of background did that person have?
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