Chapter 403 Phoenix
Especially the wary looks in the eyes of the other few people when they looked at Louis Tor-Turan, they were practically overflowing.
From this, it was clear that the other six eliminated individuals were most likely dealt with by Louis Tor-Turan.
“Only thirty-five people left, huh—”
After quickly scanning the remaining number of participants, Jia Na silently assessed the current points ranking in her mind.
Without a doubt, Maguire-Storm, who directly snatched eight Magic-Banning Rings in this round, firmly held the top position in total points, while the second-ranked, Jia Na speculated, should be Louis Tor-Turan…
“The above is the current ranking of all contestants.”
In the Glory Arena, upon hearing the latest ranking announced by host John Jones, all the spectators did not show much surprise.
Just as Jia Na had guessed, the first-ranked was Maguire-Storm, who firmly held the top spot with 128 points, surpassing everyone else.
The second-ranked was Louis Tor-Turan, who secured the second position with 78 points, a huge gap of 50 points from the first place.
And the third-ranked was a blonde female Apprentice named Daisy-Hathaway, who temporarily held the third position with 58 points.
If Jia Na could see the points ranking now, she would immediately recognize that the third-ranked Daisy-Hathaway was precisely one of the fourteen Apprentices who broke through the encirclement with Louis Tor-Turan in Stormwind Valley.
“I hope the next few rounds will be kinder to Miss Jia Na.”
In the audience, upon hearing Jia Na's middling point score, Goblin Billy couldn't help but sigh deeply and said with a look of concern.
So far, Jia Na's responses and operations have had some brilliant moments, but from the perspective of points, it was indeed not as satisfactory as desired.
“Professor McGonagall, does Transformation Trial have no extra bonus points besides snatching other people’s nameplates?”
Gavin-Tuer, who was also worried about Jia Na, couldn't help but ask Lilith-Meg beside him after seeing her points ranking.
“There will be extra bonus points, but these points will not be announced at this time.”
Upon hearing Lilith-Meg’s words, Gavin-Tuer’s eyes couldn’t help but light up.
“Professor, do you mean that Transformation Trial will still have a portion of hidden points?”
“That’s right.”
Just as Lilith-Meg said, the points for the Transformation Trial, in addition to the points from duration and the Magic-Banning Ring, also included a portion of hidden points, which were jointly awarded by Judge Daniel Jones and other observers.
Although this portion of hidden points would not be particularly large, it could relatively objectively and as fairly as possible evaluate the comprehensive transformation ability of each contestant. “Audience friends, next you will see the third stage of the Transformation Trial — the Lava Lake Trial, a trial ground even more dangerous and exciting than Stormwind Valley—”
“Rumble—”
The continuous loud rumbling sound still echoed above the Bonsai Secret Realm, and during this interval, the remaining thirty-five contestants also seized the time to enter a shallow meditation state to restore their consumed magic power to the maximum extent.
“It’s starting.”
As the rumbling continued, the chaotic magic particles outside the meditation array once again converged into a sky-obscuring, seven-colored torrent.
Immediately after, the seven-colored torrent, like a gigantic wave rising out of nowhere on the sea surface, once again swallowed everything in Stormwind Valley, and then everything was renewed.
“This is—”
The valley collapsed, and the scene vanished. In a blink of an eye, what entered Jia Na's vision was an endless expanse of crimson fire waves, and a pungent smell of sulfur permeated her chest, making Jia Na's body feel extremely uncomfortable.
“Is this a fire element scene this time?”
As a Plant-based Apprentice with the Natural Affinity talent, even though Jia Na had prepared herself mentally before the competition, her mood still became exceptionally heavy when she truly saw the boundless sea of lava and fire before her eyes.
The towering volcanoes, rolling thick smoke, and the constantly flowing orange-yellow lava all made Jia Na feel immense pressure.
“Ever-changing—”
The moment the Elemental Tide was completed, Louis Tor-Turan, who had reversed his previous decline, quickly chanted the Beginner Transformation spell. Immediately after, flames swirled, and before everyone’s eyes, Louis Tor-Turan directly transformed into a giant, magnificent bird completely enveloped in crimson flames.
“It’s a Phoenix!”
The moment Louis Tor-Turan completed his transformation, the first reaction of the other contestants was to quickly flee from his side.
“Clang—”
Flames surged, and a clear cry echoed.
As expected, the moment Louis Tor-Turan completed his transformation, his primary attack target was Maguire-Storm, who had caused him to flee in disarray in the previous round.
As a Third-level Wizard Apprentice with Phoenix bloodline and mastery of the Law Fragment of Burning, the surrounding fire element environment was a unique advantage for Louis Tor-Turan at that time.
At the same time, it was his only chance to control the entire situation and overwhelm the other contestants.
“Just you?”
Facing Louis Tor-Turan's fire attack, Maguire-Storm still maintained his disdainful attitude. Immediately after, he also transformed into a green giant eagle and flew towards the opposite bank of the lava lake at an extremely fast speed.
“Whoosh—”
The wind howled. As Maguire-Storm, who possessed the Hurricane Affinity talent, his flying speed was undoubtedly extremely fast.
In just an instant, Maguire-Storm, transformed into a green giant eagle, left Louis Tor-Turan far behind.
Seeing this, Louis Tor-Turan was not in a hurry. He merely looked coldly in the direction Maguire-Storm fled, and only when the other party flew above the lava lake did he quickly spread his wings and, with the power of the Law Fragment of Burning, added fuel to the scorching lava lake.
“Bang—”
The lava churned, and sparks flew.
The moment Louis Tor-Turan ignited the lava lake, the orange-yellow lava exploded like fireworks, and the exploding lava sprayed indiscriminately in all directions.
“This is clearly playing with lives!”
Feeling the High Temperature in the lava lake, which was enough to melt anyone, the contestants, while frantically dodging the lava, also began to transform.
“This is too unfair! Why does a Transformation Trial allow contestants to use the power of Law!?”
Because the ground below was lava, Matthew-Grayrock, who had been hiding underground in the previous few rounds, could only frantically flee on the limited floating rock clearings at this moment.
