The dragon flags fluttered fiercely, and above the Dragon God Arena, two colossal figures—one red and one gray—were locked in a fierce battle.
This was the eighth confrontation between Iya and the Steel Dragon.
From being ruthlessly defeated in their first encounter, Iya had now progressed to the point of facing the Steel Dragon head-on, albeit slightly on the losing end.
Iya's improvement was immense.
Of course, it was also related to Lynn's crazy feeding of Dragon Scale Fruits and dragon bell flowers, as if money were no object.
Iya's strength remained at the fifth level, but her combat power had soared to 1800.
On the attribute panel visible to Lynn,
"Dragon Shield Aura (lv3): Reduces physical damage by 30%, reduces magical damage by 30%, upgradeable."
After Iya was injured, the food Lynn fed her would not increase her growth value, but it could be converted into experience needed to upgrade the Dragon Shield Aura.
In eight days, the Dragon Shield Aura was upgraded to level 3. The 30% reduction in physical damage finally gave Iya the capital to confront the Steel Dragon.
In the sky, the fire dragon Iya, significantly smaller than the Steel Dragon, appeared incredibly fierce.
The Dragon Shield Aura, glowing with a ruby-like radiance, covered her entire body, majestic and beautiful.
The Steel Dragon's metallic claws could no longer easily tear through Iya's body. Its steel-blade-like nails scratched across Iya, sparking bits of fire.
Iya had changed her combat strategy against the Steel Dragon.
Instead of solely relying on magic, she chose to engage in close-quarters combat with the Steel Dragon.
Blazing flames clung to her tail and claws, leaving charred scars on the Steel Dragon's body.
The battle lasted for over half an hour before the Steel Dragon suddenly roared loudly and shattered Iya's Dragon Shield Aura with its massive steel tail.
"Surrender!"
Lynn spoke hastily.
The Steel Dragon glanced at Iya indifferently, with a hint of...appreciation?
It transformed into a golden light and returned to the dragon flag.
Iya flapped her wings and landed in front of Lynn, silently licking her wounds.
"You did great, Iya!"
Lynn patted Iya's knee, the only part he could now touch.
"Next time, next time you'll definitely defeat it!"
"Roar..."
Iya looked up and roared, her golden pupils filled with fighting spirit.
After battle upon battle, Iya seemed to have been reborn.
It was no longer the little dragon who could only act cute and spoiled with Lynn, but had transformed into a warrior!
Lynn's eyes shone with delight and approval.
Elemental dragons are naturally disadvantaged against metallic dragons.
A Steel Dragon with a combat power of 2300 could even challenge elemental dragons with 2500 or 3000 combat power.
Iya did well.
"I should also learn how to fight..."
Lynn murmured to himself.
He showed his student badge and entered the inner courtyard.
Lynn looked up, and the grayish-white magician Trial Tower loomed before him.
It was majestic and towering, with countless floors.
Inside the Magician Trial Tower sat a senior student clad in a red robe.
"Applying to enter the Magician Trial Tower."
"Oh... You need at least first-level strength. What's your name? Please show me your student badge..."
The red-robed student raised his head as he spoke, and when he saw Lynn, he suddenly froze.
Lynn also stumbled for a moment.
He knew this person.
"Is it you, Lynn? Do you still remember me?"
"Of course."
Lynn smiled and nodded, "Hello, Senior Thompson."
It was Thompson who had led him into the school.
He didn't expect to see him again at the Magician Trial Tower, presumably working for credits or something.
Almost all positions in the Saint Irises Magic Academy were held by students.
"The super genius of the Saint Irises Magic Academy, Lynn Lancaster, has finally decided to challenge the Magician Trial Tower, huh?"
Thompson winked at Lynn and teased.
Lynn smiled.
Thompson entered Lynn's name into a magical item and began explaining the rules of the Magician Trial Tower.
"The rules of the Magician Trial Tower are actually quite simple. Enemies will appear after you enter. As long as you eliminate all enemies, you can proceed to the next floor..."
"Dying in the Magician Trial Tower will not cause you any substantial harm. It will only consume your spiritual power and forcibly teleport you out..."
"Swoosh..."
A red figure suddenly appeared in front of the two, pale and exhausted, as if his magic had been depleted.
Thompson pointed at this person and said to Lynn, "Yes, just like that."
"The magical elements in the Magician Trial Tower far exceed those in the outside world. After clearing each floor, you will have some time to recover your spiritual power and magic. This is one of the reasons why many people are eager to challenge the Magician Trial Tower... It offers many benefits, and your strength will skyrocket..."
"Every five floors cleared will reward you with one credit. Also, there are random gifts hidden in the tower by Lord Gladstone..."
Isha had once told him this.
Lynn couldn't resist asking, "How many floors does the Magician Trial Tower have in total?"
"99 floors."
Thompson looked up with admiration and sighed, "However, no one has confirmed this, because even the great Lord Gladstone, the headmaster, has not cleared it."
"Gladstone hasn't cleared it?!"
Lynn was surprised, "Isn't it said that the Magician Trial Tower was built by him?"
"Not exactly."
Thompson smiled, "The Magician Trial Tower is an ancient magician artifact that Lord Gladstone obtained during his travels when he was young. After establishing the Saint Irises Magic Academy, he took out the Magician Trial Tower as a training tool for our students."
An ancient magician artifact...
Lynn was shocked. A magician artifact capable of accommodating thousands of trainees... How terrifying was the power of ancient magicians?
"Every student who participates in the Magician Trial Tower trial will be ranked on the Magician Trial Tower rankings..."
Thompson pointed to a huge magical screen on the wall.
It was filled with dense names, each followed by their challenge results.
At the top, Lynn saw,
"Detheroc, sixth grade, fifty-sixth floor..."
Thompson noticed Lynn's gaze and whispered, "This is the student with the best performance since the founding of the Saint Irises Magic Academy. He is said to be Lord Gladstone's disciple..."
"Lynn, do you know why you are only known as the student with the best talent in the Saint Irises Magic Academy in the past hundred years? Because in the previous hundred years, this honor belonged to him, Detheroc..."
"He was also a super genius with double-superior spiritual power and magical perception..."
Lynn's gaze lingered on this name for a long time before he couldn't resist asking, "So, where is he now?"
Thompson sighed with regret, "He has joined the angels..."
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