"Liora!!!" Tyla shouted, seeing Liora injured.
Magnolia jumped onto the stage, passing Nezala and rushing to Liora.
She unleashed her wind magic, making Liora float as she moved her toward the Renald faction.
The crowd murmured in awe.
"Wow, that's Magnolia Riverwind."
"She is beautiful."
"It is said she is next in line to lead the Riverwind Family."
"Water Magic: Healing Grace," Magnolia spoke benevolently, her voice calm and low.
She healed most of Liora's injuries, including all internal injuries, leaving only a few external injuries.
The crowd gasped.
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"Healing magic!!!"
"Practitioners who can heal are rare."
Most of the people were shocked to see Magnolia possessing healing magic, one of the rarest abilities among practitioners.
Healers and alchemists are the most revered and respected.
"Thank you, lady," Oasis spoke to Magnolia.
"So this is Oasis," Magnolia thought. "I can sense he is really angry. He's barely holding it in."
On the field, Nezala taunted, her eyes scanning the Renald faction with a sadistic grin.
"Who's next?"
Oasis ascended the stage, barely containing his anger.
"From the Basil Faction, Nezala. And from the Renald faction, Oasis Volacris," Mori announced.
The crowd murmured.
"Oasis!"
"That's the genius we've heard about."
"It's said all this started because of him."
"He's not strong. It is said he relies on pills. We can't even tell his cultivation level. Nezala is at the Newborn realm. She will win this."
"The Renald faction is done for."
"Begin," Mori announced.
"It's your turn, pretty boy," Nezala mocked as she launched towards Oasis.
"Earth Magic: Earth Shatter!" Nezala roared, unleashing her magic.
"Dancing Phoenix Technique," Oasis whispered.
In a blink of an eye, Oasis was behind Nezala, leaving his afterimage where he was standing, with blue flame trails visible.
With swift precision, Oasis delivered a powerful kick to the back of Nezala's head.
The force of the blow knocked her unconscious instantly. Her body crumpled to the ground, motionless.
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The crowd fell silent, their disbelief palpable.
"Did you see that?"
"One move... just one move!"
"He took her down like it was nothing!"
Even the Basil faction was stunned, unable to comprehend what had just happened.
The murmurs grew louder as the realization set in.
"How powerful is this kid."
"Unbelievable! He didn't even break a sweat!"
Instructor Mori stepped forward, raising his hand.
"Nezala is unable to continue. The fourth round goes to the Renald faction!"
The crowd erupted in cheers, their excitement rekindled by the unexpected turn of events.
"What was that technique? That's not the Blazing Mirage. Did he advance the Blazing Mirage?" Master Renald thought.
"Dazai, you go and redeem yourself," Master Basil shouted.
"It's pointless shouting at them. None of them is a match for me," Oasis spoke as he gradually increased his energy.
"Arrogant brat!!!" Master Basil shouted at Oasis.
"Arrogant or not, the truth is the truth. All of them are just barely at the first layer of the Newborn realm," Oasis replied to Master Basil.
"This is all pointless. You just came here to embarrass yourself."
"You came to the Winter Garden with your head held high but you forgot respect where you came from."
"We showed you face, but you threw it in our faces along with your disciples," Oasis continued, his energy increasing.
His aura became intense and visible as the blue energy surrounded him, slowly turning to cyan.
The heat around the Winter Garden rapidly increased, melting every snowflake and icicle.
The air became hot, and the Basil faction disciples started losing their breath, struggling under the oppressive heat.
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The crowd murmured in awe and fear.
"Such energy from a kid."
"What's going on?"
"I heard he is from the Bluemoon family."
"So this is Oasis Volacris."
Oasis continued,
"Even if all of them come and fight me, they are no match for me. So just leave. You have already wasted a lot of our time and peace."
As his energy reached its peak, everyone was sweating.
The Basil faction disciples could barely breathe and eventually kneeled before Oasis.
"Brother Oasis, show mercy!!!" they begged, fear visible in their eyes.
"We surrender," they said, taking off their bracelets and throwing them on the training ground where Oasis stood.
"Oasis???" Tyla thought.
"He is stronger than the last time. What happened?" Zion wondered.
"Instructor Mori, I think it's over. We won," Oasis spoke to Mori.
Instructor Mori announced, "The Renald faction is the winner!"
"Pathetic, you court death, brat," Master Basil shouted, launching at Oasis with killing intent.
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Oasis remained unfazed, ready to counterattack.
Just before Oasis could launch his attack and Master Basil could hit him, Master Renald intervened.
He held Master Basil by his forehead, leaving him hanging.
"Don't test my patience," Master Renald spoke with a death gaze, leaving Master Basil trembling.
Master Renald released him, and he and his disciples left the Winter Garden along with the crowd.
"Oasis, you did it!" Amilia rushed to Oasis, hugging him tightly.
"He's stronger!" Agni said, clenching his fist in determination.
"See you, junior brother," Zion spoke as he left with Magnolia.
Oasis nodded at Zion as he departed.
"Acting cool, huh?" Zane teased Oasis, causing laughter to erupt in the garden.
"Those gloves suit you," Kara said as the crowd began to disperse.
"Oh, you came," Oasis replied to Kara.
After most people had left, only Amilia, Zane, Agni, Mira, Kara, and her master remained in the garden.
Master Renald then invited them to the dining area.
They ate, laughed, and spoke, the tension from the earlier battles slowly dissolving into a warm, convivial atmosphere.