The Legendary Mage novel Chapter 136

The Protégés below were both amused and curious, some urging Tarner to finish it quickly.

The presiding warrior raised his hand high in the air and clenched it forcefully. "The match begins now!"

With a loud shout, Tarner's eyes blazed with fury, and a fierce wave of energy burst forth, sweeping across most of the platform. His aura surged wildly around him like flames engulfing his body. His hair whirled about as if caught in a tempest. His fierce gaze was locked on Alavin from a hundred paces away.

"Tarner!" The crowd's excitement soared, many chanting his name.

"Alavin, brace yourself!" Tarner charged forward like a ferocious tiger. He was tall and mighty, with broad shoulders and powerful arms. His footsteps were so heavy that the very Arena thrummed with his approach.

Alavin stood unruffled at the edge of the fighting platform with his eyes closed, and his right fist clenched. Except for the slow, forceful tension in his right arm, his body showed no sign of readiness for battle.

"Alavin, what are you waiting for?" Nikulas shouted from below, anxiety clear in his voice.

"Alavin, dodge Tarner; assess his strengths and weaknesses first," Myke urged, concerned for his friend. Why was he just standing there?!

With a mighty roar, Tarner's strong energy boiled over, not only was his momentum fierce, but his long hair and garments whipped around him in the turbulence. His aura was astounding, as a terrifying force was coursing through him, focusing especially in his right arm and fist. He threw his punch without any flourish, yet everyone felt the explosive power behind it.

"Bravo!" Many in the crowd felt their passions ignited by his display of strength.

"Move!" Mariela's brows furrowed.

"That's not right!" Cedrick suddenly murmured, sensing a strange power emanating from Alavin. Where was it? The fist!

Alavin could feel the blast of air rushing toward him. In a critical moment, he opened his eyes, and his tensed right arm shot out with precision, colliding with Tarner's in a fierce clash.

Boom! Their fists met like two colossal stones smashing together, the impact sending a powerful shockwave exploding from the point of contact.