Chapter 1: Chapter1-Do You Dare Challenge Me?


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    Hurt!


    That''s Hurt!


    It felt like waking up from a terrible hangover. Owen''s head throbbed with piercing pain, as if needles were stirring his brain.


    He slapped his head hard, and the pain finally subsided a little.


    Then, countless chaotic, noisy voices speaking in an unfamiliar language flooded into his


    ears.


    Gradually, he began to understand the meaning of the words.NewW novels updates at novelhall.com


    "Winning one hundred and nine consecutive matches in the tournament, Madelyn truly lives up to her name as the thorny rose of House Ravenwood, the largest family in the Azure Kingdom. So many self-proclaimed geniuses have fallen at her feet. Who will finally win her heart?"


    "The one-hundred-and-tenth match won''t be easy. Her opponent is Garner from Blackwind Academy, hailed as a prodigy seen once in fifty years. Blackwind Academy regards him as the ''Tiger in the South,'' their ultimate champion."


    Owen forced his eyes open. Warm light streamed down from the clear azure sky, and he squinted slightly, trying to adjust.


    The first thing he saw was a spacious plaza, crowded with people. Blonde men and women with blue eyes craned their necks, all focusing on the center stage.


    The stage rose several meters above the plaza, made of solid obsidian, entirely black and sturdy.


    It covered a considerable area, and there stood a man and a woman facing each other.


    Owen''s heart skipped a beat when he saw the stunning girl.


    He couldn''t help but widen his eyes.


    The girl had long hair like golden waves, skin as white and tender as a baby''s, and her features were still a bit youthful, but her eyes were full of pride.


    Her slim waist, impressive bust, tightly wrapped in a purple noble dress, showcased her stunning curves. She was holding a white angelic staff, pointing it forward.


    "Madelyn?"


    Isn''t this the anime character I designed?


    The more Owen looked, the more familiar the girl seemed.


    He rubbed his eyes in disbelief.


    However, the scene before him did not change. Instead, unfamiliar memories began to flood his mind.


    "Owen... orphan... commoner... Azure Kingdom... martial arts tournament..."


    Absorbing the memories, Owen quickly calmed down.


    His predecessor was an orphan, alone and unprotected, who had just suddenly died while watching the competition, allowing Owen to cross over into this world.


    Boom!


    Suddenly, the young man on the stage took a step forward, charging towards the proud- looking Madelyn. Strange black light patterns swirled around his fists, resembling entwined swords, creating deafening air explosions.


    As the young man displayed his formidable attack, the spectators gasped in amazement, their attention entirely focused on the stage.


    At this moment, in a crystal palace at the center of the plaza, King Aldric of the Azure Kingdom, seated on his throne, swirled the wine in his glass, watching the stage with great interest.


    "No wonder Garner is the most famous prodigy of Blackwind Academy. His explosive power and speed in this move far surpass his peers. I wonder how Madelyn will respond?"


    "Although she is an outstanding mage, Garner''s close combat power is quite astonishing and poses a significant threat to her..."


    Hearing King Aldric speak, Duke Charles Ravenwood, the head of House Ravenwood sitting beside him, confidently bowed and said with a smile:


    "Though my daughter is a mage, she knows a bit about combat. Garner''s explosive power is impressive, but defeating her is still a long shot.


    Blackwind Academy trying to overshadow us is simply impossible!"


    Having said this, Charles fixed his gaze on Madelyn.


    As Madelyn''s father, he knew his second daughter too well. She was astonishingly proud, thinking that other noble heirs were all useless.


    heat wave hit him as if he were being struck by magma.


    His body began to emit hot steam as if he was about to be vaporized.


    "Madelyn!"


    An old voice rang out at this moment.


    The Vice-Principal of Blackwind Academy appeared on the stage like a ghost, blocking the


    returning fire storm with one hand while striking Garner''s neck with the other, knocking him


    out.


    "Garner was outmatched and embarrassed Madelyn. This fight is yours." then swiftly left the stage, carrying the unconscious Garner.


    With that, he bowed:


    The sudden turn of events stunned everyone. The spectators widened their eyes in disbelief.


    One move!


    Madelyn had defeated the prodigy known as the Tiger in the South with a single strike!


    Moreover, had the elder from Blackwind Academy not intervened, Garner''s life would have


    been in danger!


    After a brief moment of shock, the crowd erupted into wild cheers, looking at the graceful


    figure standing on the stage like an immortal monument.


    "Madelyn is invincible!"


    "Madelyn, I love you!"


    Madelyn glanced at the unconscious Garner being carried away and shook her head slightly in disappointment before turning her attention to the crowd.


    "Who else dares to come up and fight!"


    As her voice fell, the previously noisy scene instantly fell silent.


    They had already witnessed Madelyn''s strength many times, knowing that they couldn''t possibly defeat her. Not a single person was willing to step onto the stage. When Madelyn''s provocative gaze swept over them, none dared to meet her eyes.


    They hurriedly lowered their heads and stepped back, indicating their submission.


    "Oh?"


    Suddenly, Madelyn made a curious sound, her gaze stopping on a young man standing in the crowd who had not stepped back.


    The young man appeared to be around eighteen or nineteen years old, somewhat thin, with


    tattered yet clean clothes.


    His deep eyes were like black gemstones, calm and indifferent, showing no trace of fear.


    This person seemed different from everyone else she had seen.


    As Madelyn''s gaze focused on him, Owen was taken aback.


    Only then did he realize that while he had been engrossed in recalling the anime plot, all the


    men stared at by Madelyn had stepped back.


    He was left standing alone at the front! Owen''s heart skipped a beat. How could he possibly be a match for Madelyn?


    Just as he was about to step back, a loud noise suddenly filled his mind, and a mechanical


    voice echoed in his ears.


    Leave, and obtain random information. Step onto the stage and challenge her, and receive a


    god-tier reward!