It's only natural I don't solely rely on it. This spell is only used to give me enough time to cast larger spells. The ten of me simultaneously Shouted, " Shadow Replicate" This is the most gentle rank eight spells I can currently use, Shadow replicate. This was the first time I used a rank 8 spell.
Following my chant, all ten of me let out a faint Black smoke and Blue light.
"Shadow magic??" They all surprised
All ten of me opened our mouths, saying, "If anyone can break through my magic, I will recognize you as team captain. If none of you are able to break through, then I will be team captain."
Chen An had immediately given up resisting. So long as one doesn't resist, this spell would only trap you within, without harm. The three new teammates certainly were unable to deal with it well. They tried their utmost to struggle, letting out their battle spirit in an attempt to contend with my ring of light. I paid most attention to Xiu Shen. His body had almost been entirely paralyzed by the Shadow paralysis.
A moment later, no matter how much he had struggled, he was unable to get rid of my spell. This is the gap of strength, the gap between a magister and a heaven knight.
Xiu Shen took the initiative to speak, "I concede. I accept senior as the team captain." Hearing their Boss's words, even Bao Jin and Ao Di had given up resisting.
I revoked my spell. Bao Jin said, spitting angrily, "You are truly despicable, launching a sneak attack on us."
I smiled, saying, "Do you want to try again? This time I'll let you properly prepare. Let us see if you can avoid it."
Bao Ao angrily said, "You!" Then turned his head toward Xiu Shen, "Boss, you should speak. We can't let this little demon be our leader."
Xiu Shen had spoken, "Bao Jin, speak of this no more. A man's worth doesn't depend on his age. You think too little of Zhang Ling. Even if we had been prepared, we wouldn't have been able to resist his magic. There is a gap between our strengths. If I haven't guessed incorrectly, only with a Magister's ability could he use such strength suppressing magic simultaneously on the three of us? Zhang Ling, you are a magister!!!." That last sentence was directed at me, with the tone of certainty.
I nodded. It wasn't necessary to hide this from them.
"Fine, we will obey you. Previously I had long felt myself to be a genius. But compared to you, I am still far too lacking. I will strive much harder in the future. When I surpass you, I will take back that title." Xiu Shen said, neither humble nor arrogant. Knowing that I was a magister, neither Bao jin nor Ao Di said anything.
I scratched my head, saying, "Big Brother Xiu Shen, you decide what our battle team's name should be, is this alright?"
For the first time, Xiu Shen smiled; his smile was as bright as sunlight. He said smiling, "What spell did you use a moment ago?"
"The spell I had just used was a rank 8 light spell called Shadow replicate."
"Then from now on our name will be the Shadow Squad." Even now, this name receives everyone's unanimous approval. Xiu Shen gave me a feeling that his wisdom had surely outstripped his martial prowess.
Teacher hu came out. I didn't know if it was by chance or if it was intentional. Our problems settled, the old man's questions arose, "It seems you are all very close. This is very good. I wish for you to later assist each other in carving out a piece of the sky for yourselves. Come over. I'll tell you about the competition."
We formed a semicircle around him. Teacher Hu said, "You will be facing very difficult competition. In this competition, not only will experts from Xiuda participate but a few experts from the Dalu kingdom and Aixia kingdom will also participate. For example, Zhang Ling is a person from Aixia. That is why winning the competition will be a severely difficult task."
We've never participated in a competition such as this. Hearing that the competition had so many stages, you would need to gain at least twenty victories in the competition in order to become the champion. It was just like a marathon.
"The competition rules are very simple. All you have to do is fight on the stage. If you're going to lose you can take the initiative to concede. Aside from being unable to kill anyone, there are no particular restrictions. The competitors can fully display their complete strength. But I must request of you that unless you must, you mustn't injure others. We are people that follow the path of virtue. This is the proper spirit of us, the Knights of Xiuda."
Apart from me, the other four earnestly nodded their heads.
"Zhang Ling, in this competition, your position is extremely important. You will primarily provide assistance for everyone's attacks. If there is a situation where you cannot assist, you should also participate in the attack. I believe that your formidable magic will give us an outstanding performance. I saw your competition a moment ago. While it is true that it is very good for everyone to learn from interaction, you mustn't injure your allies. From now on, the captain of your team will be Zhang Ling. Xiu Shen had made up his mind and I believe in his wisdom." Teacher Hu nodded at Xiu Shen. Xiu Shen nodded back.
"There are still three days before we leave for the competition. I wish for you to properly practice cooperating with each other for the next three days. This combination of yours is very strong. Frankly, I hope that you will save this old face of mine. I also hope that in these upcoming battles your names will spread throughout the lands as brave and chivalrous."
Together, we let out a loud, strong, and resolute reply, "We will certainly succeed."