Meteor Fall Master in the 'Starry Abyss'
Chapter 537: Dancing with Dragons (Middle) (You’ve been tricked, actually the last Chapter wasn’t just filler)

Chapter 537: Dancing with Dragons (Middle) (You’ve been tricked, actually the last Chapter wasn’t just filler)

Dialan took a deep breath, and the next moment, her eyes flickered, her gaze as cold and indifferent as machinery.

[Mechanized Mind]

Since the beginning, Leoz’s stunning beauty had been distracting her thoughts, it was best to avoid tackling it head-on for now.

Then, faced with Leoz’s advance, Dialan continuously cast Dharma Seal gestures with her hands, even activating the spell tattoos on her body.

[Turn Mud into Stone]

The flowing lava instantly solidified into hard rock, and Li Aozi, who had originally been striding forward through the magma, suddenly found himself trapped within the rock layers.

Crack!

Li Aozi punched down, and the Lava Guardian moved with him, instantly shattering the rock layer. Their strength caused the entire ground to tremble violently.

—Now was the moment!

[Energy Siphon]

Dialan made use of her Super Magic Technique, forgoing chanting and instantly hitting the briefly immobilized Li Aozi, causing light to flit across his body and rapidly disperse waves of magical power outward.

"Siphoning my mana bar, huh? That’s a sound strategy."

But to completely drain his mana bar was a sizable challenge.

He casually picked up a rock, and with the cover of the flame and the Lava Guardian, stuffed it into his mouth. The Mutation Specialty ’Iron Stomach’ that he acquired during the Alpha Stage allowed him to rapidly digest and break down inorganic matter to recover energy.

Moreover, Li Aozi possessed the Secondary Profession [Magician] with [Professional Talent: Arcane Deconstruction]—for every piece of Extraordinary Knowledge learned about the Main Profession, he permanently increased his maximum Mana Points and Mana recovery speed by 1%.

Li Aozi’s Main Profession was [Mutant], and he currently had two pieces of Extraordinary Knowledge.

Merely relying on an [Energy Siphon]—there was absolutely no way to deplete his mana bar.

Dialan was unaware of these facts and still followed her own tactics, continuing the battle. At this moment, the scores between the two were exceedingly close.

Li Aozi was unstoppable, resisting Dialan’s attacks and launching an Armored Suit Charge, killing his way to her vicinity.

The decisive moment had arrived.

[Arcane Magic·Dragon Language Chanting·Forbidden Wall]

Boom!

Dialan raised her hand to support a Delta Rank protective spell barrier, which was still shattered by a circle of the Lava Guardian’s uplifted fist. Unhurried, the moment the Lava Guardian’s fist smashed the ground, Dialan took advantage of the shockwave to leap into the air, gaining the high ground. Looking down at Li Aozi, who was sweeping destructively below, she immediately switched her tactical style.

[Arcane Magic·Dragon Language Chanting·Cursed Shackles]

Against such a large target, the best choice was to use binding items to wrap around the opponent. The larger the entity, the harder it is to break free from a properly made net; conversely, small targets can easily escape through the mesh.

The sorcery chains wound around the Lava Guardian’s body, but under the Strength Attributes of Zeta Rank, they were meaningless and were easily shattered with a fierce struggle.

Among those passing by the arena, there were also some familiar faces of Li Aozi.

"The solidity of that Fire Element’s body is just too exaggerated."

Inspectorate’s Sylia commented:

"I truly would not have expected that Leoz, who had continuously failed exams a month ago, is now exchanging blows with Dialan... it’s exactly like the Elemental Riot before."

But at this moment, Sylia could no longer associate the Elemental Riot with Li Aozi.

Because the entire field was still dominated by Dialan’s Bloodline Talent. To outsiders, Li Aozi was merely taking advantage of the situation, skillfully utilizing the changes in the terrain.

"By the way, Senior Modote, what do you think?"

Sylia flipped her hair, shyly glancing at her senior beside her.

"Ho? This technique looks a bit like Architecture Technique."

Modote stroked his chin:

"Leoz’s approach is truly clever, using strength to force Dialan, who is proficient in magic, into a head-on conflict—Dialan is a Mage specialized in Arcane Magic, and such mages have an incredibly wide Pathway, but at this initial stage when facing such threats, they indeed lack countermeasures."

"Are you siding with Li Aozi, Senior?" Sylia asked with hands behind her back, her mouth talking about the fight while her eyes were solely on Modote.

"Hmm, I originally thought that no matter what, Dialan wouldn’t lose." Modote shook his head: "As a Dragon Titan, she’s only using the Dragon Race side of her bloodline, which excels at spellcasting—why doesn’t she use the Rongjin Titan’s talents? When facing Leoz’s fierce attack, she should abandon the spell fortress tactic and use the Titan’s talents, close combat would be more advantageous for her."

However, the advantage of his bloodline did not show itself.

The Dragon Kind and Titans, both are creatures known for their immense size and strength.

Even Modote had this illusion: The strength that Leoz unleashed with that Fire Element seemed to make Dialan give up close combat.

"If Dialan keeps fighting like this, he will run out of time," Modote said gravely.

"Then, Senior, do you want to make a bet?" Sylia blinked and said, "Since you think Leoz is at an advantage now, I will take Dialan’s side."

Modote did not look at Sylia, but kept his eyes on the fierce battle in the arena, and casually said:

"A bet? That’s not a bad idea, what do you want to wager?"

Sylia lifted a finger, proudly saying:

"Very simple, the loser has to treat the other to dinner."

"Is that all?" Modote asked in a perfunctory tone, "Even without a bet, I can treat you."

"Ah—Senior, you really..." Sylia’s cheeks turned red, then she quickly turned her face away, "There are so many people here, Senior, saying that... Could it be, do you like me?"

"Indeed, I do like you," Modote watched as Leoz executed a spectacular uppercut, and immediately clapped in approval, "Well done, Leoz! I like you, and this punch of yours too! Fantastic!"

Sylia’s face darkened, then she swiftly turned around, leaned on the railing, and shouted, "Hey! Dialan, you can’t lose! Completely crush Leoz!"

Bang!

Li Aozi punched the air, glancing toward the crowd:

"What are those people outside doing, they’re so noisy."

"Don’t mind them."

Dialan stood in the air like an elf, with more and more dragonscale appearing on her, almost forming a set of close-fitting armor. It could have been an illusion, but as her magic power depleted, Dialan’s features grew even more delicate, her cheeks flushed with a rosy glow.

"We... haven’t finished yet."

Dialan exhaled a hot breath.

"Hmm..."

Her gaze momentarily became hazy, the frequent use of Super Magic Technique was taking its toll on her brain.

She had placed as many as fifteen "Energy Siphons" on Li Aozi, yet it was her magic power that was on the verge of depletion first.

Now, even her "Mechanized Mind" could not be maintained, and to save magic power, she had to stop using it for the time being.

minute 43 seconds left.

"Leoz, don’t look anywhere else."

She slowly landed on the ground, lifted her dragon claws, and pressed them against her heaving chest, saying earnestly:

"Focus on me."

"Look at your opponent."

"We haven’t decided the winner yet."

Her gaze was incredibly firm, filled with confidence.

"Hmm—come to think of it, you’re doing quite well," Li Aozi shook his neck and smiled:

"Don’t think too much about unnecessary things, the way you fight with focus, is enough to break the stereotypes people have of you."

Time remaining: 56 seconds.

Upon hearing this, Dialan was puzzled:

"...Stereotypes?"