After recounting his fight with Roland Leo received information on chaps energy from Prince Aelion as per their agreement.
Truthfully the elves didn't know much but Leo did get something useful.
According to prince Aelion chaos energy was a form of origin energy, predating even world energy.
This meant it could be cultivated like world energy further increasing the need to stop its spread .
"Well I will take my leave now " Leo said as he stood up .
"What are your plans now Leo ?" Evangeline asked .
"I have a plan I'm setting into motion later today ...
But before that I have an exhibit match to prepare for "
At his last words Leo turned to Sol who set him against a student of Elavein.
"Can you tell is this plan of yours ?"
Sol asked through still gritted teeth
"No "
Leo's answer was sharp and immediate.
With a surge of energy he teleported away .
"Who does that human think he is ?" Sol spat immediately Leo's presence vanished .
"He's the one helping us Sol " Evangeline snapped back at him .
"Enough"
Prince Aelion's sharp voice cut through the tension like a blade .
"I think he's doing well .... but how far he'll get is a different matter "
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Elavien's peaceful atmosphere broke with whispers of the fight between the human investigating the academy and one of its brightest students.
Most where looking forward to see the human beg and almost non taught the elf would lose .
A few minutes before the fight Leo sat calmly with Evangeline by his side .
"So who do you think will win ?" Leo asked while stretching .
"Is that even a question... He'll give you a fight no doubt but I think only Aelion or the royal guards could actually beat you "
"Hmm so your saying I'm stronger than you right "
"Cocky human ... Not everyone's like you .....you monster "
A small chuckle left Leo's mouth
" is that so ..."
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A few minutes later Leo stood in the middle of a large battle field staring at his opponent.
The training grounds of the Elven Academy had gone silent.
Hundreds of students sat around the arena, which resembled and ancient coliseum staring at the human boy standing in the center with his hands in his pockets.
Leo Chambers .
The outsider who had been hanging around their princess while investigating their prestigious academy.
Across from him, an elven student stood giving him a sharp glare .
Tall.
Handsome.
Silver-haired.
Powerful.
A middle world saint .
Golden markings glowing beneath his skin.
Vaelith Aerion.
One of the academy's strongest combat students.
Second to the royal elves in terms of strength.
Wearing a cocky smile Vealith addressed Leo in a voice dripping with contempt and superiority.
"You humans should know we are the superior race and kneel before us .
I will give you a single chance to give up now and I won't have to embarrass you"
Sighing softly Leo spoke in his usual calm voice.
" Let's get this over with , I have bettet things to do "
The blatant disregard and disrespect made Vealith's face burn with anger
"You asked for this human "
The elf's aura exploded outward.
Wind spiraled around his body as several floating blades of compressed energy formed behind him.
The pressure alone made weaker students stumble backward.
But Leo didn't move.
That relaxed expression remained on his face.
And somehow— that irritated Vaelith even more.
"Stop looking down on me!"
BOOM!
Vaelith vanished.
The arena cracked apart as he appeared in front of Leo, an energy blade descending toward Leo's neck.
CLANG!
Leo's spatial barrier appeared instantly, blocking the strike without Leo making a move .
Shock spread across Vaelith's face.
"I'm going to go full force
... I need a work out after my breakthrough."
After those words Leo's frame trembled then vanished .
Fast.
Too fast.
Vealith twisted his body immediately.
CLANG...
His blade met a katana's blade in a sharp clang as Leo appeared behind him .
The clash was not even at all.
The air split apart like space itself had rejected it.
Swhissshh.....
Vealith was sent flying back , his blade broken and a thin invisible cut sliced across his shoulder.
Blood sprayed.
The watching students froze.
They hadn't even seen Leo attack.
Vaelith leapt backward, breathing heavily now.
"What… was that?"
Leo tilted his head.
"Just a warning."
That single sentence sent pressure through the arena.
Leo's aura spread like a wave brushing the students.
Pure overwhelming aura.
Even the instructors watching from above narrowed their eyes.
Then Vaelith's expression changed.
He knew he couldn't win this .
Yet he could not lose .
The princess was watching if he won maybe she would acknowlegd him .
Or even accept him .
Desperation.
Hatred.
Fear.
Slowly, he reached into his cloak and pulled out a small black vial vibrating with corrupt energy .
Leo's eyes narrowed immediately.
That energy was familiar.
Chaos energy.
Evangeline felt it too as well as every powerful cultivator present.
Before anyone could do anything and without hesitation , Vaelith crushed the vial against his neck.
CRACK.
The black liquid seeped into his skin.
For a moment—
nothing happened.
Then the arena shook violently.
The world recoiled just like against Roland .
Dark veins spread across Vaelith's body as corrupted energy erupted outward like a storm.
His cultivation pushed to the peak world saint rank.
The wind around him turned black-green, twisting unnaturally as the air screamed around him.
The elf let out a distorted roar.
Several students backed away in terror.
Leo's expression finally became serious.
"So that's how deep it's spread already…"
Turning to prince Aelion he says In a voice that leaves no room for arguments.
"Don't interfere"
Vaelith disappeared again—
—but this time the speed was monstrous.
BOOOOM!
The impact shattered half the arena as Leo blocked the strike with his arms in an 'X' form .
The ground beneath him exploded.
Vaelith attacked wildly now, corrupted wind blades raining from every direction.
SHHHK! SHHHK! SHHHK!
The stands behind Leo were sliced apart instantly.
But Leo moved calmly through the chaos now welding two beautifuly crafted katanas .
Step.
Dodge.
Parry.
Counter.
His movements flowed unnaturally smoothly, as though he could already see every attack before it happened.
In reality he could though vaguely.
The Path.
That was the new ability he had gained from his breakthrough.
He could see where every stike would land before Vealith even made it .
Vaelith roared and raised both hands.
A massive black tornado formed above the arena.
"I'LL KILL YOU!"
The storm descended.
Students screamed.
Instructors prepared to intervene—
—but stopped.
Because Leo moved first .
His eyes glowed deep blue with a hint a silver.
Space distorted around him.
Then—
he vanished.
Vaelith's eyes widened.
"Behind you." Leos cold voice echoed from his side .
Veailth's instincts screamed .
SHKKK!
An invisible spatial slash tore through the tornado itself, splitting the massive attack apart instantly.
The sky cracked with it.
Before Vaelith could react—
Leo appeared directly in front of him.
Calm.
Cold.
Terrifying.
"You borrowed power you couldn't control."
Leo raised the purple hilted blade.
Deep Purple flames ignited across its edge .
Compressed destructive energy formed instantly around him.
Vaelith's body trembled.
For the first time since taking the serum—
he felt fear.
Real fear.
Leo released a downward stike.
BOOOOOOM!!
The attack pierced through what was left of the corrupted storm, swallowing Vaelith in an explosion of purple flames and collapsing space.
The blast split the arena in half.
Silence followed.
Smoke rose slowly into the sky.
Vaelith lay unconscious in the center of a burning crater, the Chaos corruption fading from his body.
Leo stood over him silently ,placing his hand on his head .
He had finally got it , a piece of chaos energy now he could track it just like In the forest.
Then he looked toward the academy towers.
His expression darkened slightly.
Someone was spreading Chaos here.
And this fight had just confirmed it.
"I've got a trail now... Its time to start tracking " .