From MC's perspective:
A few minutes later,
Vina Potkins appeared on the dueling stage. Her face was full of smiles. She was excited for the duel.
"I heard you hadn't lost to anyone before," Vina Potkins said with a smile.
Hearing that, a faint smile appeared on my face.
"Well, it's going to be the same today," I replied.
Vina Potkins' smile disappeared. Her expression turned frosty. Yesterday's win has boosted her confidence.
Not long after the referee appeared.
He didn't waste any time and started the duel right away.
Swoosh~
Vina Potkins disappeared from the spot. She is coming towards me at breakneck speed. She has a wind scythe in her hand. Sharp glints can be seen on its edge.
A quick gleam flashes in my eyes.
I brought the black sword forward. When she got closer and swung the scythe against me. I raised my sword to block.
Clang~
A metallic collision sound reverberated throughout the area.
The brute force behind my attack pushed her a few steps backward. Neither of us used the elemental power.
But a great shock can be seen on her face.
The next second, I held the sword and started charging with the purple essence. In the blink of an eye, the black blade flickered with the purple light.
Vina Potkins got alerted. She raised her scythe to release the wind attack. When she swung the scythe again, a powerful arc was released from her weapon.
The wind attack made a crying sound in the air.
Swoosh~
The attack tore through the air.
On the other hand, just in time. My sword was completely charged.
"Sword Divide," I uttered.
A powerful beam was released from the sword and shot at the target at breakneck speed.
Uproar~
The crowd broke out in a cheer. Both of their attacks can be seen on the screen. But the purple lightning stole the limelight.
Boom~
The lightning beam shatters the wind arc when coming into contact with it. Not only that, the purple didn't stop. It continues to move towards the target.
Vina Potkins opened her mouth in disbelief. Out of desperation, she tried to release the wind arc again.
But the purple beam already got closer to her. Finally, she tried to block it with her weapon.
Boom~
A deafening sound reverberated throughout the area. Smoke quickly covered the dueling stage.
Vina's weapon took the brunt of the attack. But the remaining force sent her back flying.
Smash~
The huge shock was written all over her face.
Vina smashed to the ground close to the edge of the dueling stage.
Seeing that, I wasn't surprised. Purple essence has become pure because of the majestic totem. Its power is naturally higher.
But still, if I was not fast enough, her wind attack would have reached me. But I have no point in wasting time.
"Lightning Finger Technique"
A purple beam appears at the top of my finger. Then I shot at the target. A powerful lightning attack reaches the target.
Vina manages to stand up in time. And released a similar wind attack by using her scythe.
Boom~
But this time, an explosion occurs when both attacks come in contact with each other.
A quick gleam flashes in my eyes. This time her attack was powerful. Then a look of understanding dawned on me.
She didn't use her full strength previously.
There are other techniques. But I don't want to expose that.
Vina disappeared from the spot by using her movement technique. Together with the support of the wind element. Her movements are faster than other elemental warriors.
In a split second, Vina appeared before me.
Cut~
I heavily brought the sword forward. Without elemental attack. It's a simple brute force.
In response, she used her scythe. But her scythe was charged with a wind element. If anyone comes closer to the scythe, it will shred their body into pieces.
Clang~
A metallic collision was heard.
Vina Potkins failed to overwhelm me. But her wind attacks started to cut my skin when I came in contact with her scythe. But she retracted backward a few steps because of brute force.
"This again," She muttered to herself.
After separating, both of us looked at each other. I had underestimated her. I never expected she could hold her elemental attack for some time.
This might be her exclusive technique. This technique is deadly in close combat. It can easily deceive the opponent. I wouldn't have noticed it if not for engaging in close combat.
A hint of seriousness appeared in my eyes.
"Lightning finger technique," I uttered.
This time I used the 2nd stage of finger technique. Power is almost doubled. In the blink of an eye, another purple beam shot at the target.
Vina released another wind arc in time. But the lightning beam shattered the wind attack before landing a blow to her.
Boom~
The lightning beam hits her abdomen region. Even though she is a Peak Elite Stage Warrior. She wasn't able to block the attack.
Argh~
The impact force sent her backward and made her crash to the edge of the dueling stage.
Pfff~
Blood spilled from her mouth.
"Lightning Phantom Technique," I uttered.
A purple arc covered my legs. In the blink of an eye, I disappeared from the spot and appeared before her.
If anyone is from outside to see, they can only see a purple arc moving on the stage.
Swish~
Before she could raise her head. I placed my sword blade on her neck. I don't want to waste any more time. It's better to finish it when there is a chance.
"Admit defeat," I said.
Vina Potkins wiped the blood from the side of her mouth before admitting defeat. A strong unwillingness, shock, and regret can be seen on her face.
She hadn't even tried her best yet.
"Zack Lockewood is the winner," The referee declared the winner.
Cheer~
The crowd broke out in a loud cheer.
"Can you take your sword back?" Vina said.
Hearing that I retracted my sword and placed it back in my storage ring.
Vina stood up after struggling.
"You are strong. But I don't know what you will do when other top warriors come back," Vina said.
Hearing that I sneered inside.
"Do you think I used my full strength against you?" I responded with a smile.
"What?" Vina Potkins is dumbfounded. Then her eyes showed complex emotions. Even though she didn't use some of the techniques.
But Zack's reaction was fast. At the last moment, she realized even if she used all the techniques.
Her wind attack won't reach him.
Meanwhile,
"What do you think?"
The Flame Faction Head Franklin asked without turning back.
Kane's eyes flickered.
"Vina Potkins seemed worse today. She failed to attack Zack Lockwood," He said in a disdainful tone.
"Ha..Ha...Ha..."
"She is not weak. On the other hand, Zack Lockwood is strong. He was able to react faster and execute the attack in time."
"That's why the duel looked simple."
Franklin Madden said. He also saw the power of lightning was domineering as well. Even a single hit from it can cause serious injuries to the warriors.
"So, are you going to challenge him?" Franklin asked again. He is hoping someone could defeat Zack Lockwood.
Kane remained silent for a moment before saying, "I'm practicing a new technique. I will become proficient in a few days. Then I'll challenge him."
A hint of fighting intent appeared in his eyes. He saw the drawback. If Zack Lockwood was faster, then he should be faster than him.
And he also observed that Zack Lockwood's attacks were all linear. Like a beam attack. But his fire element is different. It can cover the entire dueling stage like a sea of flame.
"Good"
"Good," Franklin uttered twice. He didn't ask the name of the technique. As long as the warriors dare to fight. Then it's a good thing for the faction.
And it's not like that Kane is the only one in the Flame Faction. There are others. Franklin suddenly shifted his attention back to the stage.
Seeing that he is interacting with Vina Potkins. He frowned.
"Let him enjoy the limelight for now. But later I will make him a stepping stone for the top 2 students of mine," Franklin said in his heart.
On the other hand, the Rain Water Faction members are having a similar discussion.
"His strength has grown again," Eurice Frye commented.
She can tell that Zack's techniques have improved. Zack was faster in attacking compared to her last duel against him.
Alice Brown heard it. She turned towards Eurice and said, "If you had a similar practice session last month, then you would have improved as well."
She took this time to remind her. But she didn't know that Eurice's state of mind was not right.
Shortly after, everyone started to vacate the stadium.
On the other hand, the dean went back to her office. The duel was over in a few minutes. She wasn't surprised by the result.
Meanwhile,
Vina Potkins walked back to her friends. On the other hand, I started walking back to the entrance. There are several small cuts in my skin. But they are not so deep.
I have used the power of body strength a little bit. I don't know if anyone took note of it. If I hadn't done that, her attack would have reached me.
After pushing down these thoughts, I made my way towards the exit.