Without A fight

Seeing his opponent put on armor to protect himself, Alden Light didn't want to recklessly rely solely on his bare body's abilities to face the opponent. He then manipulated his fire element to become an armor protecting his rough body. Just as the red-tinged aura of the fire element emanated from Alden Light's body, a red-colored armor emerged. The armor originated from the manipulated fire element of Alden Light's power. The young man was now ready to battle against the opponent without worrying about the magical armor possessed by his opponent.

Once again, they attacked each other, this time still engaging in close-range combat. They both attacked and slashed at each other using the swords in their hands. The power of fire and the power of water collided. Every time the swords' energy clashed with each other, it sounded like thunder striking from the sky. Indeed, several times they were both pushed back due to the fierceness of the energy rebound produced by their clash.

"The Eight-God Fire Circle Sword Technique!"

Alden Light shouted loudly, uttering the name of a technique that was the specialty of the Tower of Fire Dragon. A very large circle of fire, consisting of eight rings, appeared near Alden Light. The circle resembled a giant ring of fire emitting reddish flames. It was a truly formidable technique mastered by a cultivator who was still a disciple.

"The Heavenly Breaker Tsunami Storm Wave Technique!"

Not wanting to be outdone, Asher Nightflame also used the ultimate technique from their tower. He unleashed a giant wave of water that he intended to use to engulf Alden Light. Asher Nightflame seemed very eager to defeat his rival in every tournament among fellow students at the Tower of God Academy. For nearly eight years, they had gone through tournaments held by the academy, leading to their encounter in the final round. But this time, their meeting occurred earlier in the preliminary round.

"Hiatttt!"

As if commanded, they both shouted simultaneously and then attacked each other. But before they could execute their attacks, suddenly a blue shadow shot between them. Then the blue shadow spread out its hands, and a giant shield appeared, aiming at both students who were engaged in combat.

Blammm!

Explosions were heard from two directions. Both senior students from the two towers were thrown back forcefully. Master Frostfire was already in mid-air, positioned where the collision between the two senior students would have occurred. Master Kaelen Frostfire wore an angry expression, restraining his anger.

"Do you want to kill each other here? I've warned that if the fight results in casualties, the towers will be disqualified and face sanctions. If I wanted to, I could let you clash and attack each other. But this time, I'll forgive you, but you will still be disqualified. Automatically, the Tower of Earth Dragon wins this match!" shouted Master Kaelen Frostfire.

Asher Nightflame and Alden Light appeared crestfallen after being struck by Master Frostfire's shield. However, Alden Light glanced briefly at Julius. The main student of the Tower of Fire Dragon smiled without any hint of regret for failing to receive direct guidance from the vice-chairman of the Tower of God Academy. Meanwhile, the students from the Tower of Earth Dragon cheered with joy because their group had won the match held by the vice-chairman of the Tower of God Academy.

"All right, everyone, please disperse, except for two representatives from the Tower of Earth Dragon," commanded Master Kaelen Frostfire.

Gradually, all the students of the Tower of God Academy began to leave the training field in front of the main hall of the Tower of God Academy. Now, only Julius and Amara Gold remained, waiting for Master Frostfire's instructions. Amara Gold seemed tense while Julius appeared unaffected.

"You two, come with me!"

Kaelen Frostfire instructed Julius and Amara Gold to follow him. Prior to that, the vice-chairman of the Tower of God Academy opened a portal entrance to another dimensional space. The three of them then entered the portal, after which it disappeared along with the disappearance of Master Frostfire and the two students from the Earth Dragon Tower. The portal led them to the main dimensional training space for students and Masters at the Tower of God Academy.

In the main dimensional training space, Amara Gold and Julius were stunned by the sight before them. There were various floating training grounds emitting different lights. Around the area, many spiritual animals roamed. Sacred weapons were also seen adorning the floating training grounds.

"These floating training grounds are centers of elemental power. There are seven of them, each representing a different element. The lowest one, the grayish one, represents the basic element, the earth."

He explained to Julius and Amara Gold about the seven floating lands arranged in seven levels ascending like a staircase, but there was nothing connecting one land to another. Master Frostfire explained that the place was the seven central lands of elements. The first land was the land of the earth, which emitted a grayish light.

The second land was the land of water, appearing in a dark blue color like most ocean waters. The third land was the land of wood, with a grayish color. The fourth land was the land of fire, with a reddish color. The fifth land was the land of wind, emitting a sky-blue light.

The sixth land was the land of lightning, emitting a purplish light. From below, lightning bolts could be seen crackling. The element displayed fierceness and tremendous power. Occasionally, the place echoed with thunderous sounds or lightning explosions that were quite deafening.

The last one was the element of light and darkness. The land changed constantly, sometimes emitting bright white light, sometimes dark black. Master Frostfire explained that the appearance of this land was greatly influenced by the state of a cultivator's heart. If their heart was filled with evil and anger, then darkness would dominate. However, if the cultivator was guided by pure intentions and goodness, then light would prevail.

"The element that suits you depends on the chakra you possess as a cultivator. The mirror is the gateway to enter the elemental lands. After I teach you how to awaken the elements, practice in front of that mirror. It will take you there," Master Frostfire concluded his explanation about the seven floating lands in that place.