Chapter 155


    vin had trained throughout the night, and his wounds hadpletely healed. Not even a scar


    was left behind, and his internal injuries had mostly mended as well. The miraculous power of the


    Restoration Mantra had been fully disyed.


    Next, it was time to attempt a breakthrough. Whether or not he could ascend into the top five would


    depend on the sess of this breakthrough.


    "Grand Arcanum of the de, the second form... Fall of Eternity..."


    vin took out the Grand Arcanum of the de, studying it with furrowed brows, and this time he


    finally could see the second form clearly.


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    vin took a deep breath, a smile spreading across his face. When he first advanced to Stage VIII,


    he could only see the words vaguely and thought that this stage wasn''t meant for training. Yet now,


    he saw everything clearly.


    "Fall of Eternity, aid me in breaking through to Stage IX." vin lifted his ancient sword, whispering


    with confidence.


    "vin, I''ve brought you some healing potions..." Balder walked in with a cheery smile, but then he


    stood agape. vin was shirtless, radiant, without a trace of yesterday''s near-death state to be


    seen.


    "No need for potions. Today, you''ll help me by keeping watch. No one is to enter," vin said,


    brandishing his ancient sword, preparing to seclude himself for training.


    "Eh? Ah!" Balder eximed in surprise and delight. Had vin healed already? Could he still


    compete tomorrow? Was this a charge for the top five? By the gods, this was exhrating!


    "Thank you."


    "What are you being polite for? We''re friends, aren''t we?" Balder quickly shut the door and took a


    seat on a stone stool in the courtyard, crossing his legs like a gatekeeper. Whatever vin asked of


    him, he would dly do.


    "What are you doing here?" Mari had just opened her window to find Balder squatting in vin''s


    courtyard, looking like a meatball with his round and plump figure perched atop a simrly shaped


    stone stool. The scene wasical, and even the usually aloof and proud Mari couldn''t help but


    ask.


    "I''m standing guard for vin. Don’t want someone toe and harm him again," Balder chuckled,


    his heart brimming with joy. Heavens, how many secrets did vin possess? Even Balder couldn''t


    see through them all.


    Mari suddenly asked, "What deal have you made with vin?"


    "Don''t get me wrong, Mari, I''m not some ver. I''ve simply made a friend in vin."


    "Is that so?" Mari was skeptical.


    "By the way, you have a match today, right? I wish you sess in advance."


    vin locked himself in his room, focusing solely on his training. Despite the cramped space, it did


    not hinder his practice.


    He was studying each word, familiarizing himself with every move. To master the second form and


    break through to Stage IX before tomorrow was no easy feat, and for vin, it was certainly a


    challenge.


    The Arena.


    The third round of the tournament had begun.


    Eight Novice Mages took the stage, ready to ept challenges.


    A spot among the top ten signified supreme honor, not only validating all efforts made before the


    age of eighteen but also promising better treatment and more resources within the Organization in


    the future. No one would miss this opportunity.


    All Organization Commanders watched intently. If one Organization failed to have even one Protégé


    make it into the top ten, it would be a serious embarrassment.


    Commander Kashann was also nervous. Although vin and Cedrick had already secured their


    ces in the top ten, it seemed unlikely they would contend for the top five. If a few more could


    enter the top ten, it would be some constion.


    In the first match, a dazzling female Protégée from Bloodlore took the stage, calling out Mari to


    battle. A duel of beauties, the fight was unexpectedly fierce, ending in a draw, with neither


    advancing to the top ten.


    The brutality of the first battle tightened the nerves of the other Protégés. The second, third, and


    fourth matches were equally splendid and brutal.


    From dawn to noon, four battles took ce, deciding two more ces in the top ten. They were


    Jackar from the Ster Precepts and Jevan from Bloodlore. Both were strong and well-deserving of


    their titles.