This time, the huge setback Zu Jiming expected appeared.
However, it wasn't Jiang Yuan who suffered the setback; it was Zu Jiming himself.
"See? With Jiang Yuan's strength, to win against him, you'd need at least a veteran High-Level Mage," Guan Yu offered his opinion.
The others nodded in agreement, deeply concurring with his words.
If the competition continued like this, the title of "China's Number One Genius Mage" would truly be solidified for Jiang Yuan.
The students present were all prodigies selected from across the country; if one could claim first place among them, its value was self-evident.
However, these were only things others cared about.
Jiang Yuan himself was indifferent to such honors; in his view, his own strength was the foundation for survival, the true kingly path.
The competition continued in an orderly fashion.
Mo Fan's strength also came to the fore during the voting ceremony.
As soon as his dual Thunder and Fire System talents were revealed, they instantly sparked much discussion.
Originally, everyone called him "Hairy Brute," but now it was slightly more refined, changing to "Thunder-Fire Brute."
Zhao Manyan also earned the nickname "Turtle Mage."
Among them, only Mu Ningjiao, relying on her charm and strength, became the new goddess in everyone's hearts.
The final match was between Jiang Yuan and Ai Jiangtu.
The number of spectators reached its peak today.
The entire arena's stands were packed to the brim.
Ai Jiangtu and Jiang Yuan entered the venue.
"Who do you think is stronger, Ai Jiangtu or Jiang Yuan?" Zhao Manyan suddenly asked.
Everyone was silent for a few seconds.
East Side Strong analyzed, "Ai Jiangtu's Space and Curse Systems are High-Level, and his Thunder System is Mid-Level. All of these are very difficult magic systems to deal with. I expect a fierce battle."
"Doesn't Jiang Yuan also have Commander-level Undead? That should be enough, right?" Mo Fan said.
East Side Strong shook his head, "Maybe not. Ai Jiangtu's spiritual realm is the Fourth Realm, and with his High-Level Space cultivation, he can face a Commander-level Undead alone. Moreover, he also has a High-Level Curse System; the longer he stays on the field, the more dangerous his Curse System becomes."
"Oh, then Ai Jiangtu is also a small fry."
Mo Fan waved his hand dismissively, not putting Ai Jiangtu in his eyes at all.
Although he was basically crushed when he fought Ai Jiangtu before, it didn't hinder his arrogance in the slightest.
East Side Strong thought it would be a fierce battle, but those who had participated in the exchange student training felt that Ai Jiangtu had no chance of winning.
Fierce battle? That must be a joke.
With a casual wave, Jiang Yuan could unleash an Undead disaster, with Commander-level Undead falling from the sky like dumplings.
Even if Ai Jiangtu's every magic system could defeat one Commander-level Undead, what about dozens or hundreds?
It's no exaggeration to say that Jiang Yuan could suppress everyone present, except for the judging teachers, just by relying on his Undead System!
On the dueling stage, both individuals were ready.
Cheers and shouts echoed through the sky.
"Quiet!" The referee teacher shouted loudly. After the noisy sounds subsided, he immediately raised his right hand and then brought it down: "Both sides ready, the match officially begins!"
Jiang Yuan and Ai Jiangtu stood opposite each other, neither in a hurry to make a move.
"Finally, we meet on the dueling stage. Don't hold back later; fight me with all your strength," Ai Jiangtu said with a smile.
He had wanted to fight Jiang Yuan for a long time, but he didn't expect it to happen until the very last day.
"Mm, okay."
Jiang Yuan nodded, his aura suddenly changing. This time, there was no appearance of Undead Tentacles; he was prepared to use his Space System.
A hint of dissatisfaction appeared on Ai Jiangtu's face.
He had said so much, yet Jiang Yuan still wasn't using his strongest Undead System. It was a bit different from what his sister had said; perhaps he was being a bit arrogant.
However, when that aura, mixed with immense spiritual power, surged before him, Ai Jiangtu's expression changed drastically.
He couldn't even perceive Jiang Yuan's spiritual realm; he only felt as if he was facing a vast, boundless ocean!!
Ai Jiangtu couldn't help but exclaim, "How can your spiritual realm be even higher than mine?!!!"
His voice carried to the audience below, instantly stirring up a thousand waves.
"Jiang Yuan's spiritual realm is even higher than Ai Jiangtu's? Doesn't that mean he's at least in the Fifth Realm?!"
"Unbelievable! I originally thought his Undead System was already outrageous, but I never expected his spiritual realm to be so outrageous too!"
"..."
"You are very strong, stronger than any peer I've ever seen. Globally, you should be one of the top few. Come on, let me feel your power!"
After Ai Jiangtu finished speaking, silver light burst from his eyes, and the power of Space erupted instantly!
Instant Movement!
In a flash, his figure appeared behind Jiang Yuan, and an enormous demonic evil shadow also emerged with him.
The scarlet ghostly eyes stared fiercely at Jiang Yuan.
Facing the sudden attack, Jiang Yuan made no unnecessary movements. He simply casually blocked with his right hand, and an invisible wall sent Ai Jiangtu flying twenty to thirty meters.
Even the evil ghost shadow was shattered and dissipated into the air.
Silence, a deathly silence.
Everyone stared dumbfounded as Ai Jiangtu picked himself up from the ground.
Was the strength gap that huge?
"Your spiritual power is beyond the Fifth Realm!" Ai Jiangtu said in a deep voice, his expression more solemn than ever before.
"Do you want to continue?" Jiang Yuan withdrew his right hand and asked.
"Continue, come on!" Ai Jiangtu shouted loudly, and silver light once again bloomed in his pupils.
His figure constantly flickered around, leaving behind a mass of evil spider shadows with each appearance.
Jiang Yuan naturally wouldn't let Ai Jiangtu act freely. His pupils also shimmered with silver light, and in an instant, immense power descended from the sky.
Only mages with the Space System could see that the Space above the dueling stage had been distorted, and Space Hammers, carrying irresistible power, were falling.
"Boom!"
"Boom! Boom! Boom!!!!!!"
The Space Hammers shattered the marble ground, and at the same time, annihilated all the cursed demon spiders.
Ai Jiangtu reacted quickly, about to use Instant Movement to create distance.
Suddenly, Space was confined.
More than a dozen Space Swords peeled away from Space, their tips pointing directly at all his vital points!
Ai Jiangtu suddenly looked up, his eyes filled with disbelief.
Jiang Yuan's Space System had actually reached Mid-Level full mastery as well!
The most fundamental difference between Mid-Level and High-Level Space System is that High-Level has the additional displacement magic of Instant Movement.
If there was no Instant Movement, there would be no difference between High-Level and Mid-Level!
What shocked Ai Jiangtu was that Jiang Yuan could actually confine his Instant Movement using Mid-Level Space magic.
Just how high was Jiang Yuan's spiritual realm?!
The suppression from the Space System, coupled with the Curse System not having enough time to cast.
He had lost utterly and completely.
Ai Jiangtu's pupils returned to their normal color, and he gave a bitter smile, saying, "You win."