Fists collided. Allen's body did not budge an inch, not yielding in the slightest.

  Kaelor was momentarily stunned. He could not believe that Allen could take a punch from him, but he quickly forced himself to regain composure.

  "Not bad! To withstand my punch, you must have already given it your all!"

  Kaelor could not believe Allen could maintain this state. With another punch, he slammed directly toward Allen's cheek!

  But even this punch, heavy and forceful, was firmly blocked by Allen!

  Even more shocking to Kaelor was that after taking the punch, Allen's expression showed no sign of exhaustion; it was nothing more than a minor effort for him.

  Kaelor was furious. He unleashed a surge of strength, shoving Allen's arms aside. With a blur of motion, he charged at Allen again with full force!

  In midair, the two engaged in a frantic close combat duel, fists striking flesh, palms colliding with crushing force.

  The more Kaelor fought, the more alarmed he became. This so-called"waste" Allen's physical strength was entirely comparable to his own!

  As a Senior Mage, no matter how talented, his body enhanced by magic alone could never fight an Archmage on equal footing in close combat!

  "Ah!" Kaelor roared, his fury erupting fully. His punches became even more violent and frenzied, each blow delivered with all his strength.

  Yet no matter how fast or brutal his attacks were, Allen moved as if he had multiple limbs, agile and quick, effortlessly blocking each strike.

  Kaelor continued his relentless assault, still unable to gain any advantage. He was forced to exert even more force, shoving Allen back, retreating at high speed.

  Kaelor shouted in hysteria,"This is impossible!"

  "You're just a Senior Mage! How could you possibly withstand me, an Archmage?"

  He had never imagined that he would be evenly matched with a Senior Mage. To him, this was utter humiliation!

  A faint smile appeared on Allen's face,"Surprised, Kaelor?"

  "I am indeed a Senior Mage. But you don't know that there is a secret technique specifically designed to enhance the body and synchronize it with magic, increasing physical combat strength."

  As Allen spoke, he slowly spread his arms. In an instant, his arms began to split, forming three pairs.

  Seeing this, Kaelor instinctively stepped back,"Infernal Six Arm Fission! You actually learned this secret technique?"

  Kaelor naturally recognized the technique. Infernal Six Arm Fission was a secret technique of the Ossified Demon Tribe.

  The technique was recorded in the Academy's Arcane Library.

  But due to its extreme difficulty, very few could master it. Kaelor had never imagined that Allen could actually learn it!

  This Infernal Six Arm Fission was a secret technique designed specifically to enhance the synchronization between the body and magic, and its effects were extraordinary.

  "No wonder! So you only managed to reach this level of physical combat strength by relying on a secret technique!"

  "But I want to see how long this secret technique of yours can last!"

  Secret techniques were different from innate talent, they could not stay with a person forever, nor could they be maintained indefinitely.

  At this moment, although Allen had activated Infernal Six Arm Fission and greatly increased his physical combat power, it was impossible for him to maintain this state indefinitely.

  Kaelor understood that Infernal Six Arm Fission not only consumed magic but also excessively drained the body's physical functions.

  Even if Allen had an extremely deep magical foundation that could withstand continuous expenditure, his body could not endure it for long.

  Understanding this, Kaelor charged at Allen again with full force. He resolved that as long as he continued to pressure Allen, waiting for the secret technique to fade and for Allen's magic to run out, he could easily defeat him.

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  On the viewing platform, Headmaster Berton stared at Allen in the crystal mirrors, fiercely fighting Kaelor.

  The fact that human and demon secret techniques could interact was not strange. And for Allen to hold his own against Kaelor in close combat was already impressive.

  But that was far from enough.

  Kaelor was an Archmage, truly experienced, with profound magical reserves, immense magical power, and exceptional combat skill.

  Allen, on the other hand, had only temporarily enhanced his physical combat power and magic synchronization through a secret technique.

  A strategy relying on a secret technique could not last long. Once the technique faded, Allen would inevitably fall into a passive position.

  Watching the intense battle between the two, the crowd quickly noticed the problem and began discussing it.

  "See? It still won't work! Allen has already used up all his tricks!"

  "Exactly! Even with that secret technique, he can only barely hold Kaelor to a tie. He has no chance of winning!"

  "If they fight for a little longer, once the technique fades and his magic runs out, he will definitely be defeated!"

  "Secret techniques are powerful, but their consumption is just too great."

  Everyone exchanged opinions, most of them unconvinced of Allen's prospects.

  On the battlefield below, those caught in the chaos fought desperately while occasionally glancing up to see Allen and Kaelor's duel.

  Their battle had already become the focus of the entire resource field. Everyone wanted to know who the ultimate victor would be.

  After another fierce clash of fists and palms, Allen's body wavered and he slowly retreated several steps. The three pairs of arms he had split apart gradually merged back into one.

  He returned to his normal form, completely exiting the Infernal Six Arm Fission state.

  Seeing this, Kaelor's lips curled into a smug, cold smile,

  "Just as I said. Power temporarily boosted by some unorthodox secret technique is never truly your own!"

  "Now that your technique has faded and your magic is depleted, let's see if you can still withstand my attacks! Let's see how you fight me now!"

  Kaelor gave Allen no chance to recover and charged at him again, aiming to deliver a devastating strike.

  Just as Kaelor was about to close the distance, Allen raised his hand and unleashed another Flame Curtain Seal!

  Kaelor had long anticipated that Allen would use this move. He slammed a palm forward, directly intercepting the Flame Curtain Seal!

  The violent collision sent a shockwave through Kaelor's body, momentarily slowing his movement and causing his steps to falter slightly.

  By the time he looked up again, Allen had used the recoil to rapidly retreat, creating a distance of several dozen meters between them.

  Kaelor stared at Allen, seething with irritation. He was used to overwhelming his opponents and hated this faint sense of being on the back foot.

  He hated even more that Allen, whose magic had clearly been depleted, remained calm and composed!

  "Allen, do you think you can just buy time like this? Foolish delusion!"

  Kaelor roared, and a long spear appeared in his hand once more.

  Gripping the spear tightly, his magical power surged beneath his feet as he charged at Allen, determined to deliver a crushing strike and end this entanglement once and for all.

  But just as Kaelor's spear tip was about to touch Allen, he suddenly sensed a magical fluctuation that made his heart race.

  Allen, who had seemed to be fleeing, suddenly held two spheres in his hands, one golden and one black, appearing out of thin air.

  The golden sphere radiated dense holy magic, pure and wild; the black sphere exuded cold dark magic, swirling with a sinister aura.

  Kaelor was not entirely surprised. In the magical world, demons could learn human magic, and humans could learn demon magic.

  It was rare, but not impossible, for a mage to wield multiple elemental magics simultaneously. Many top-tier prodigies learned multiple elements to increase their combat strength.

  What made Kaelor truly fearful, however, was that Allen, right before his eyes, slowly raised his hands to forcibly merge the two spheres.

  These two types of magic were fundamentally opposed, their essences clashing violently.

  "Damn it! Madman! You lunatic!"

  Kaelor roared hysterically,"Stop! Stop right now! Do you even know what you're doing?"

  He knew too well that holy magic and dark magic were naturally incompatible, like water and fire, impossible to merge.

  If forcibly combined, they would unleash a catastrophic explosion, devastating everything in the vicinity.

  Even Kaelor, an Archmage, would be reduced to dust in the blast.

  This fool intended to die alongside him!

  Kaelor's heart filled with unrelenting fear. He abruptly changed direction and shot away as fast as he could, wishing he had extra legs to run faster.

  He needed to escape the area of the impending explosion immediately, without a moment's hesitation! He had not lived long enough to be buried alongside this madman Allen.

  ...

  On the viewing platform, everyone watching the crystal mirrors was frozen in shock.

  Headmaster Berton could no longer remain calm. He jumped to his feet and shouted,"Allen! Stop! Don't act rashly! Halt immediately!"

  He knew all too well the consequences of forcibly merging opposing magical elements. Throughout history, many mages had attempted the same thing, seeking greater power, and all had met the same fate, dying without a trace.

  The fusion of opposing magic could indeed produce unimaginable strength, but such magic was not easily combined.

  Even a slight misstep could be catastrophic, not only ending the caster's life but also threatening everyone nearby.

  Berton's heart burned with worry and anger. How could my apprentice be so reckless, trying such a forbidden technique alone?

  He had never consulted him, and if he had known, he would never have allowed such a dangerous risk.

  Just as everyone braced for a world-shattering explosion that would reduce Allen and everything around him to ashes, an unbelievable change occurred.

  The two opposing magics in Allen's hands, the golden holy light and the black dark energy, began to swirl and flow slowly.

  Instead of violently clashing, they moved closer together. The anticipated catastrophic explosion did not occur.

  The golden and black spheres, under Allen's control, gradually merged into a single sphere of gold and black.

  The surrounding magical fluctuations became denser and more sinister, yet Allen maintained perfect control, without a trace of instability.

  Everyone present was frozen, dumbfounded, their faces full of disbelief.

  After a long moment, Berton finally murmured in astonishment,"It actually worked? He really merged two opposing magics together?"