Flames devoured the stage, rapidly drying the air.

The spectators around the stage felt an unbearable heat, each breath a searing pain in their lungs.

They fled in terror, eyes wide with shock at the gigantic apparition on the stage.

Amidst the raging inferno, a bizarre creature with double horns and a blood-red body emerged.

As large as a house, it was engulfed in flames, molten patterns flowing across its skin.

The moment it appeared, the air crackled with boiling fire, even the sturdy obsidian showing signs of melting!

“What kind of technique is this? It’s terrifyingly profound!”

“Madelyn’s power is immense, but this is too horrific. How did she achieve this?”

At this moment, the crowd, retreating like a receding tide, was filled with astonishment, having never witnessed such a technique before!

Among the throng, some experienced mages seemed to grasp something, their voices filled with shock,

“Transcendent Power!”

“This must be Transcendent Power! Madelyn has undoubtedly touched the legendary [Transcendence]!”

Hearing this, the crowd’s minds raced back to distant legends.

The legends spoke of a level beyond lv9 in each tier, an existence at lv10.

But this level was ethereal and elusive.

Even the most peerless prodigies, lacking insight and fortune, might never attain it.

Now, Madelyn’s technique far surpassed the limits of a Silver-tier lv9, yet she hadn’t broken through to Gold-tier. This could only mean she had entered [Transcendence]!

“No wonder Madelyn’s strength surpasses her peers; she has entered [Transcendence]!”

“It seems Owen has no chance at all. Transcendent Power is something even some Gold-tier mages can’t withstand.”

“For a Bronze-tier lv9 to fight Madelyn to this point is already impressive, but the tier gap is too vast, and the gulf of [Transcendence] is insurmountable.”

Many, after their initial shock, shook their heads, believing the outcome of this battle was already decided.

After this, no peer would dare challenge Madelyn again.

This tournament would make Madelyn a legendary figure in the empire.

In the crystal palace, King Aldric also showed a rare expression of surprise, then said with a touch of envy, “Charles, you have truly raised an excellent daughter. To be involved with the legendary [Transcendence] at such a young age, her future is limitless!”

Receiving King Aldric’s praise, Charles nodded with a smile.

Indeed, Madelyn was his pride.

However, his smile vanished, and he looked at Owen with a serious expression.

“Where on earth did this guy come from?”

Owen’s earlier dodging of the erupting magma pillars had already left him shocked.

This family skill was extremely covert and formidable.

Even if Owen were a Silver-tier lv9, it should have been impossible to avoid.

But the reality was undeniable.

Now, he had even forced Madelyn to reveal her hidden techniques, which was simply unbelievable!

However, Madelyn’s Transcendent Power was the ultimate move!

Owen would not have another chance!

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd,

On the stage, Owen looked at the massive Fire Elemental, acknowledging the terrifying nature of Madelyn’s talent.

Before the Fire Elemental, he could feel his body moisture evaporating, creating an unprecedented sense of danger.

Transcendent Power was indeed a domineering force that transcended boundaries.

Even seasoned Gold-tier mages would be on high alert at this moment.

But unfortunately for her, she was facing him!

In this battle, the ultimate victor would and could only be him!

The next moment, Owen’s mind stirred, and Mana Void activated!

Invisible white waves of light spread from his body like flowing water, expanding in all directions.

As the white waves of light passed, all the mana in the air seemed to be strongly drawn towards Owen’s body, frantically converging within him.

Wherever Mana Void extended, it became a mana vacuum!

As Mana Void continued to spread, Madelyn, who had just pronounced Owen’s death sentence, suddenly noticed in astonishment that the turbulent fire elements around her and the roaring, fierce Fire Elemental had mysteriously calmed down.

Then, they abruptly vanished!

It was as if they had never appeared!

In an instant, she couldn’t even sense the presence of mana around her!

It felt like an elemental wasteland, a magic-dead zone!

This was a sensation she had never experienced before. She stared wide-eyed, unable to believe it was real.

Meanwhile, Owen’s face suddenly turned pale, his eyelids heavy, and his head pounding with dizziness.

Although Mana Void was formidable, absorbing all the mana within its range, it greatly drained his mental power.

In an instant, it nearly exhausted his mental strength, making him feel as if he hadn’t slept for days, fatigued and dazed.

“What’s happening? Why did Madelyn’s Transcendent Power disappear?”

“No, it looks like the mana around Owen has also vanished!”

As the Fire Elemental on the stage suddenly disappeared, the crowd was stunned, unable to comprehend what had just happened.

They felt as if both fighters had suddenly become ordinary people!

Swish!

In their astonishment, the battle-hardened Madelyn stomped the ground and charged straight at Owen.

Although she didn’t understand why the mana around them had disappeared, she was well-versed in combat.

If it came down to pure fighting skills, she feared no one.

Moreover, her staff was also a deadly weapon!

No matter what, she needed to defeat the obviously weakened Owen first!

Madelyn moved swiftly. In just a breath, she was in front of Owen.

The mana flowing within her staff made it seem much heavier, and she swung it fiercely, the staff slicing through the air with a piercing sonic boom.

Even though there was no mana in the air, the staff still contained mana, and with its quality, it could easily shatter rocks.

If it struck Owen, his flesh and blood body would never withstand the blow.

Even though Owen’s methods were bizarre, more so than her own, the final victor would be her!

“Madelyn truly lives up to her reputation as a battle-hardened warrior, able to maintain her composure and make the best choice amid continuous upheavals.”

Watching this scene, King Aldric nodded slightly in approval.

The disappearance of the mana elements around Madelyn had genuinely startled him.

Such an unusual phenomenon was rare even for him as a king.

However, Madelyn reacted immediately and made the correct decision.

No matter what techniques Owen had just used, if she could defeat him, all his techniques would collapse.

Next to him, Charles also nodded in agreement but kept his gaze fixed on Owen.

A mana vacuum?

How on earth did Owen manage that?!

“This kind of monster was actually overlooked in the empire,”

Charles narrowed his eyes, beginning to take Owen seriously.

Even if Owen were to lose to his daughter this time, such talent was worth recruiting.

Almost the moment this thought crossed his mind, a deafening clash of metal echoed from the stage.

The obsidian stage trembled and shook, dust rising and momentarily obscuring everyone’s view.

In the next instant, a magnificent staff flew out from the stage, the resulting gust blowing the dust away like a mist.

The staff landed heavily in the plaza beneath the stage, quivering, with a faint white indentation visible on it!

“That… that’s Madelyn’s staff, right?!”

Seeing the staff, the crowd’s jaws dropped in disbelief.

For a mage, the staff was their weapon, especially in battle, where it was equivalent to their life!

Madelyn had clearly taken the initiative and had the absolute advantage!

It took a moment for the crowd to recover from their shock, their eyes shifting from the staff to the stage.

On the stage, Owen stood tall against the wind, now holding a dark golden greatsword.

The greatsword pointed forward, its gleaming tip hovering just inches from Madelyn’s swan-like, smooth neck, threatening to pierce her delicate skin with one more inch.