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Chapter 74 The School of Transformation
On the platform, three wizards from Obsidian City had been waiting for some time. The leader was dressed in a blue robe, while the other two were dressed in green robes.
The airship came to a stop, the gangway was lowered, and Celia was the first to step off, followed by the members of the sixth squad.
The leading blue-robed wizard placed his right hand on his chest and bowed slightly.
"First of all, welcome to Obsidian City. I also thank Celia Lyman, a wizard from the Riley Wizard Tower and a leading figure of the Zodiac family, for coming to guide and exchange ideas. May your future be filled with stars."
When facing the receptionist from Obsidian Tower, Celia's face returned to its usual all-knowing yet indifferent expression.
She placed her left hand on her chest and bowed slightly, returning the same greeting to the person who greeted her, then said softly, "May your future be filled with stars."
The sixth squad leader signaled his team members to remain vigilant, escorting Celia as they followed the wizard leading the way down the platform.
Li Ang and the others maintained basic vigilance and followed the group forward.
They were housed in the guest room section of the Stargazing School tower. Celia was given a private suite, while the members of the three squads each had their own lounge.
Their lounge was arranged in an area adjacent to Celia's room for easy shift guarding.
The sixth squad took on their first eight-hour escort mission upon arrival, and followed Celia into her room.
The moment the door closed, both Captain Eric and Captain Martin breathed a sigh of relief.
Once on someone else's territory, the responsibility for security largely shifts to the host, Obsidian Wizard Tower, who is also part of the Wizard Alliance.
Their only task was to ensure Celia's safety, which greatly reduced the pressure on their shoulders.
At this moment, an Obsidian Tower wizard dressed in a green robe stepped forward with a smile and said to the two captains:
"You've all come from afar, thank you for your hard work. We will ensure your safety and that of Ms. Celia here. If you are interested, the School of Change is currently holding a practical competition for its apprentices. Would you like to go and observe?"
Captain Eric and Captain Martin exchanged a glance. Their respective teams had just experienced a fierce aerial battle, and Celia's eerie death prophecy had cast a shadow over their hearts. They did need something to distract them, and observing battles between different systems would also broaden their horizons.
"Alright, then I'll trouble you to lead the way." Captain Eric nodded in agreement.
Thus, the two teams, totaling ten people, led by the wizard, crossed the skybridge connecting the towers and arrived at the main tower belonging to the Transmutation School. They then took the floating ladders all the way up to the arena at the top of the tower.
Overall, this arena is somewhat similar to the arena at the top of Riley City Tower, only slightly smaller in scale, with a circular grandstand surrounding a central black stone platform.
The stands were packed, mostly with apprentices and novice wizards from various factions, creating a very lively atmosphere.
At this moment, two wizards dressed in brown robes are dueling in the arena.
As soon as the signal to start the match went off, the two instantly drew their wands and touched themselves. Instantly, violent magical fluctuations surged from their bodies, followed by a teeth-grinding sound as their bodies deformed.
One of them suddenly grew larger, with black fur sprouting from its body. Claws and fangs extended simultaneously, and in the blink of an eye, it transformed into a nimble and ferocious level 1 monster, the Shadow Wolf. It crouched low and silently blended into the shadowy corner of the arena.
The other creature let out a loud hiss, unfurled a pair of fleshy wings from its back, and its skin was covered with hard scales, transforming into a level 1 magical dragon, which then took to the air.
"Damn it, it was a dragon." Miguel couldn't help but curse under his breath, clearly still shaken by the encounter.
From the air to the ground, the flying dragon circled continuously, seizing the opportunity to swoop down and spew out streams of dark green acid, causing the black stone ground to sizzle and corrode.
The Shadow Wolf, on the other hand, appeared somewhat disheveled. It could only rely on its extreme agility to dart into the blind spots or shadows of the flying dragon's attacks at the last possible moment, constantly maneuvering using the environment and occasionally launching a swift pounce, but it was difficult to inflict effective damage on its aerial opponents.
The situation became quite passive for a time, with the flying dragon seemingly having the upper hand.
The students from the Changing School in the stands cheered for Feilong.
"Looks like Shadow Wolf is going to lose," Remus muttered to himself. "His attributes are too weak against him."
Li Ang frowned slightly. He noticed that although the shadow wolf seemed to be dodging in a mess, its steps were not chaotic. Every dodge was very methodical, as if it was deliberately guiding the dragon's attack route and rhythm.
Just as the dragon swooped down and spewed its breath once more, thinking victory was assured, a sudden change occurred.
The shadow wolf suddenly merged into the shadows, and in another corner of the arena, a blazing fireball shot out without warning from another patch of shadow!
The fireball appeared abruptly and was extremely fast; the dragon, which was in a diving posture, had no time to dodge it.
"boom"
The fireball struck the dragon's relatively vulnerable abdominal scales with precision. The dragon let out a painful howl, its magical energy instantly became chaotic, and it could no longer maintain its transformation. Its massive body twisted in the air, reverting to human form, before crashing heavily onto the platform. It twitched twice and then immediately lost consciousness.
Two wizard attendants immediately rushed onto the stage, carried the unconscious apprentice wizard off the stage, and placed him in a huge stone coffin below.
The few law enforcement team members who had never been here before were completely bewildered. Why were people injured in Obsidian City being sent straight to their coffins without treatment?
Li Ang was initially also suspicious, but after carefully examining the coffin and seeing the system text appear before him, he realized that it was a treatment facility.
[Life Recovery Chamber LV0]
This seems to be the result of the empowerment school of thought.
At that moment, on the stage, in a shadowy spot, a small mouse with fiery red fur and a burning tail shook itself and transformed back into human form.
"It's Cyndaquil, he transformed twice," Elisa exclaimed in surprise.
After a brief silence, the stands erupted in even louder cheers, though some of them were mixed with frustration and curses from those who had lost money.
"Brilliant!" Captain Martin couldn't help but exclaim. "Using the Shadow Wolf's stealth ability to avoid major damage, secretly setting up a plan, and finally switching to the Fireball Rat form with ranged attacks to decide the outcome with a single blow. That tactical awareness and transformation speed are remarkable."
Li Ang was also mesmerized. This fighting style was completely different from the elemental battles and potion-assisted combat he was familiar with; it was full of charm that combined wildness and wisdom.
Just as they were still reeling from the thrilling comeback, a middle-aged male wizard in a blue robe, with a calm demeanor, walked over with a smile.
"Welcome, friends of the Lyrita Elementalist School." His voice was loud and enthusiastic. "I am Barton, the mentor of the Transformation School. Your presence here to watch this match is truly an honor for our little competition."