ZZZHM!
A huge flash of light erupted at Lucian's position, causing many in the crowd to cover their eyes as their retinas stung, but even so, they tried their best to keep their eyes open so that they wouldn't miss the outcome.
The light cleared and revealed Kaizer still in his defensive position while Lucian was a few meters behind him, his previously sheathed sword now fully drawn in a slashing motion.
Both young men stood frozen in place as the wind blew and the dust settled, causing the crowd to tensely wonder who had come out on top.
Kaizer was the first to move, sighing audibly as he stood up, glancing at his beaten shield which began to crack and slowly broke off, dispersing into blue motes of light. Likewise, his jian construct also shattered and turned into light spots that drifted away.