Ding Yumei and Mu Lei stepped forward, swiftly stabilizing the battlefield.
The moment Ding Yumei saw anyone attempting to complete a Star Orbit or Star Map, she instantly disrupted them with her Psychic element.
Under such suppression, the opponents had no chance to cast a single spell and could only be toyed with by Song Jie!
He continuously unleashed Light magic, dazzling explosions blooming one after another, giving his enemies no chance to breathe.
Even if someone managed to complete an elementary spell, it was meaningless—how could it compare to Song Jie's Light magic that rivaled intermediate spells?
The spectators were utterly dumbfounded.
"What kind of Radiance is that? It's too strong!"
"Is this really Light magic?!"
"How can this be possible!"
Gasps spread throughout the stands as countless pairs of eyes focused on the youth enveloped in brilliance.
Jiang Shaoxu and Liu Xiaoxiao exchanged stunned glances.
"So this Song Jie is that strong!" Liu Xiaoxiao finally understood what Mu Lei had meant earlier.
"It seems Pearl Institute sent over that student with the mutated talent," said an elderly professor from Han City Academy.
"Mutated talent?" Jiang Shaoxu was startled. "What's that?"
The professor smiled faintly. "There are many types of talents. Some awaken early, some awaken rare dimensional elements, and some can control multiple spells simultaneously. But mutated talents… are extremely rare."
The surrounding students listened in silence.
"This particular mutation hasn't been officially announced yet," the professor continued. "But it will be soon. You all just witnessed it—his Light element has mutated."
"After mutation, the Light element isn't limited to defense anymore—it possesses terrifying offensive power!"
"And from what I've heard, his elementary Light magic can already match intermediate-level spells!"
A collective gasp swept through the stands.
No wonder his spells were so fast and destructive!
The professor added, "Moreover, it's not just his Light element. His other elements will also mutate in the future."
Everyone was completely dumbfounded. Comparing oneself to such a monster was pure despair.
"Professor, what's his second element?" Liu Xiaoxiao asked quickly.
"That, I don't know yet," the professor replied. "The evaluation team is still grading him, but with this level of talent, he'll easily rank among the top three nationwide."
The crowd erupted in shock—those who ranked top three in talent were all legends!
Meanwhile, on the Imperial Capital side, Lu Yiming was drenched in cold sweat, his hands trembling.
When had their academy ever suffered such humiliation?
He recalled what Old Man Deng had said before the match—
and realized it was all true!
Inside the competition area, Liang Shujun roared, "Damn it! I can't even finish one spell!"
Mu Tingying shouted, "Shangguan Hong! The three of us will cover you! Summon your beast, quickly!"
Although she despised Shangguan Hong, she couldn't accept losing in front of so many people.
Only if he summoned his beast could they fight back!
Li Feng clenched his fists. "They think they're more arrogant than us? I'll pay them back tenfold!"
The three joined forces, finally managing to block Song Jie's barrage, buying a few precious seconds for Shangguan Hong.
"Come out—Thunder Python!"
A blinding purple rift tore open the air as a ten-meter-long python slithered forth, its scales sparking with electric light.
It reared its massive head and hissed, the sound shaking the arena.
"Warrior-level summoned beast!"
"Now Pearl Institute is in trouble!"
The crowd burst into chatter.
But Jiang Shaoxu's eyes gleamed with curiosity.
She could tell Song Jie had been holding back all along.
Even now, when faced with a Warrior-level beast, neither he nor his teammates showed the slightest sign of panic.
Jiang Shaoxu smiled faintly. "The exciting part is just beginning."
Liu Xiaoxiao blinked. "Huh?"
But she followed Jiang Shaoxu's gaze toward the arena—
There, Shangguan Hong sneered. "Thank you for giving us a chance to fight back. Now, it's our turn!"
Mu Lei, completely unfazed, patted Song Jie's shoulder. "You really think a Warrior-level beast is a big deal? Song Jie, show them what a true genius looks like!"
Song Jie brushed his hand away. "You brat, are you treating me like your bodyguard? Or are you trying to show off once I clear the stage for you?"
Mu Lei grinned awkwardly and stepped back.
Song Jie took a step forward, his eyes fixed on Shangguan Hong.
"Speaking of summoned beasts," he said calmly, "I seem to have one too."
"And if I remember correctly… it's your Thunder Python's natural nemesis."
The instant his words fell, his Summoning Star Orbit flared to life.
A dimensional rift opened high above him, and a piercing eagle's cry echoed across the arena.
A massive shadow swooped out of the rift—
A majestic Gale Sky Eagle, wings spanning several meters, its feathers shimmering with cutting wind!
Gasps erupted from every direction.
"Another Warrior-level summoned beast?!"
"He's a Summoner too?!"
"This guy's unbelievable!"
Even the teachers from Imperial Capital Academy were left speechless.
Jiang Shaoxu looked up at the soaring eagle, then at the glowing figure beneath it.
A faint smile curved her lips.
"So this is your trump card, Song Jie…"
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Author's Note:
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