Jiang Chen asked, "Is your Skill innate, or does it come with your equipment Attributes?"

"Our Medusa clan, upon awakening, has unique profession Skills that are innate, featuring a Petrification effect. And I am a Magician among them. Within 80 meters of me, the Petrification effect will be triggered," she replied.

Jiang Chen nodded. "That's very strong."

With a thought, Jiang Chen sent a Sword Qi rushing toward Ji Ma, passing by her. He felt the Sword Qi gradually petrifying; the speed of petrification was not particularly slow, nor was it very fast.

Within an 80-meter radius centered on Ji Ma, there was a Petrification effect, but Jiang Chen's Sword Qi exceeded 80 meters, reaching 120 meters.

That meant, even if Ji Ma had the Petrification effect, Jiang Chen could kill her in an instant. So Ji Ma posed no threat to him.

Ji Ma had thought Jiang Chen would attack her, but his Sword Qi simply passed by her.

Ji Ma's complexion changed drastically.

The speed of this guy's Sword Qi is so fast! The Petrification effect isn't as strong as I imagined; it couldn't completely petrify the Sword Qi within 80 meters.

Although Ji Ma could Petrify, she was far weaker than Asaye of the Underworld Clan. Jiang Chen's Sword Qi instantly turned to powder upon entering Asaye's attack range, advancing only two meters. Against Ji Ma, however, his Sword Qi could still travel 120 meters while undergoing petrification.

Ji Ma tensed, readying herself.

Jiang Chen smiled and said, "Don't worry, I won't kill you. You're no threat to me."

"That's not necessarily true. I'm a Magician, capable of Teleporting, and can be by your side in an instant. And this is just my basic effect. Look into my eyes," she said.

Jiang Chen was about to turn when he Perceived Magic in Ji Ma's eyes.

He had an epiphany: She's setting a trap for me! It seems that without a lesson, you won't truly understand the meaning of death.

Jiang Chen's thoughts moved.

WHOOSH, WHOOSH, WHOOSH...

Ten Sword Qi rushed towards Ji Ma. At that moment, she flashed behind Jiang Chen, shooting a beam of light at him. Unfortunately, Jiang Chen was nowhere to be found; he had already appeared 80 meters away.

Ji Ma was stunned.

Teleportation Magic? No, there's no Spatial fluctuation. This isn't Magic, but speed. How is this guy so fast? And how did he know I'd appear behind him? Unless he could sense Magic Fluctuation. Is this person's Perception really so abnormal?!

Three Sword Qi shot towards Ji Ma, piercing her snake-like legs.

Jiang Chen didn't pierce Ji Ma's heart but her snake-like legs, teaching her a small lesson. "Don't delude yourself into thinking you can defeat me. You're not capable enough."

"When you attacked, I had already felt the killing intent."

"I felt the Magic Fluctuation."

"Even a Mage's Teleport has no effect on me."

Ji Ma didn't turn back but asked, "Why didn't you kill me?"

"Why would I kill you? You still have some ability. It's not too late to kill you in the final battle. Killing you now would be a pity. I want to see how many more experts there are."

Ji Ma said, "I understand your meaning. When it comes to the final round, you expect to struggle against others, so you're keeping me around to deal with them for you! Cunning human, do you think I can't see through this?"

"Think whatever you want. Having you around helps clear out the riffraff. Of course, in my eyes, you're also riffraff," he replied nonchalantly.

Enraged, Ji Ma turned and unleashed a petrifying beam of light.

But the beam missed its target. There was no sign of Jiang Chen. By the time Ji Ma looked around, she saw Jiang Chen had already appeared 800 meters away.

He even waved at her.

Ji Ma fumed, "Damn it, where did this freak come from? So powerful! He's definitely my biggest adversary for reaching the final round."

But honestly, if it came down to a fight with him, I likely wouldn't stand a chance. The quota for qualifiers is 100. By staying clear of this guy, I can still join the battle of talents.

Ji Ma pondered for a moment, planning to steer clear of Jiang Chen before the finals, using him to restrain other enemies.

When the third round arrived, the Barrier's range shrank once more.

「Pre-selection Event」

「Number of participants: 305,417」

By the third round, 300,000 people remained. By the fourth round, 30,000 were left.

The fifth round... 3,000 people.

The sixth round... 1,000 people.

At this point, the pre-selection had entered the sixth round, and these 1,000 were all powerful, top fighters from around the world, Ji Ma included.

Only 300 people remained in the seventh round.

Jiang Chen stood on high ground, observing the movements around him. At this stage, none of the 300 chose to take Flight but instead remained hidden.

Ranking first: Roskin Hogan

Ranking second: Gold Rolan

Ranking third: Caro Scott

Within Jiang Chen's Perception, he detected Caro Scott. He sensed his attack style was similar to Ji Ma's, employing AoE Attacks. His attacks, however, involved Thunder and Lightning.

Caro was a warrior, and his speed was also fast, not inferior to a Mage's Teleport. Anyone entering his attack Domain would be struck by Thunder and Lightning, which had a Paralysis Attribute effect.

It was said that the Carlo clan had some connection to the Blood Moon Demon Clan. They too were of the Divine race.

Feeling Jiang Chen's gaze, Caro Scott's mind stirred, and he swiftly dashed towards Jiang Chen's position. Jiang Chen smiled. Does this guy consider me an enemy? Your attacks have Thunder and Lightning Attributes, and so do mine. Although mine aren't as potent as yours, your attacks are completely ineffective against me.

With a thought, Jiang Chen sent a Sword Qi charging at the oncoming Caro Scott. Caro Scott shifted his body, halting his advance.

In that instant, he had sensed danger—a Sword Qi soaring through the air.

Jiang Chen glanced at him. "Good. You dodged my attack. You're qualified to enter the final round."

"Kid, this is no time for bravado! Take this!" Caro Scott shouted, charging at Jiang Chen again.

The broad blade in his hands buzzed...

ZZZT... ZZZT...

Jiang Chen took out a cigarette and lit it calmly. Caro Scott roared with anger; this youngster clearly wasn't taking him seriously.

Caro Scott's charge was swift, but he stopped 100 meters away.

Seeing the sky full of Sword Qi, he was flabbergasted. What the hell is this? How can there be so much Sword Qi?

A thought crossed Jiang Chen's mind, and ten Sword Qi surged towards Caro Scott.

ZZZT, ZZZT, ZZZT...

The ten Sword Qi passed by Caro Scott without harming him. Jiang Chen sensed the change in his Sword Qi.

So that's it! He's using his Thunder and Lightning Skill to alter the trajectory of my Sword Qi.

"You can't hurt me," Caro Scott said with confidence.

"That was just a warm-up. You really think I can't take you down, fool?" Jiang Chen retorted.

Thirty thousand sword qi blasted towards Caro Scott in an instant.

With a flash of white light, Caro Scott vanished.

You can deflect ten! But can you deflect thirty thousand?!

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