Ascension of the Forsaken Genius

Chapter 41 – The Thunderous Prodigy

The second day of battles had arrived, and the coliseum was even livelier than before. The number of participants had dwindled, yet the tension in the air had only grown stronger. Today would determine the final contenders moving on to the next round.

 

Floating screens flickered to life, displaying the names of those set to battle. Among them, Lucian Valecourt—the prodigious lightning cultivator of House Valecourt. The moment his name appeared, the audience erupted into a frenzy of cheers. He was one of the favorites to win, a name already whispered among the strongest contenders.

 

As Lucian stepped onto the battlefield, his blue eyes shimmered with raw energy. His spear crackled with lightning, each pulse sending arcs of electricity through the air. Opposing him stood nineteen other competitors, all determined to prove their worth. Some eyed him warily, knowing he was a dangerous opponent. Others, either ignorant or arrogant, saw him as just another obstacle to overcome.

 

The referee's voice rang out. "Begin!"

 

Instantly, the battlefield erupted into chaos.

 

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Lucian did not hesitate. The moment the battle began, his figure blurred, vanishing from sight with a crackle of electricity. In a flash, he reappeared in the midst of his opponents, his spear sweeping out in a deadly arc.

 

Lightning surged from his weapon, lancing through three cultivators before they could even react. Their bodies convulsed as they were sent flying off the stage, eliminated in an instant.

 

Gasps erupted from the audience.

 

"He’s too fast!" someone shouted.

 

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