Full-Time Mage: Starting From Obtaining the White Tiger Pendant

Unlike Bo City, the Demon City is different. They aren't locals and need to scout the area. Moreover, the Demon City isn't facing land-based Demonic Beasts, but flood demons from the long river and sea demons from the East Sea.

These two major groups are much more powerful than the One-Eyed Magic Wolf, with Generals appearing endlessly and even Monarchs behind them.

Of course, with the resources the two siblings need, a single group of One-Eyed Magic Wolves is no longer enough to support them, so they moved their base to the Demon City.

However, before that, Lu Jun's Gold Element had been on the verge of a breakthrough for a long time, so he decided to upgrade first. It took him a few weeks, plus the continuous nourishment from the White Tiger Pendant, and it was effortless.

About a week later, at night.

Lu Jun was home alone, while his sister was out on patrol as an on-duty Urban Management Officer. He had been in the Demon City for almost a month and hadn't encountered much, only a small General, whose corpse and municipal funding brought in just over a million.

Since his promotion was imminent, he let Lu Mei go by herself.

Buzz buzz buzz!

At this moment, Lu Jun's body erupted with white-gold radiance, and the white-gold Star Nebula in his Spiritual World surged, expanding by a full circle.

Gold Element Intermediate level Rank 2 [Differentiation]!

He was overjoyed, sensing the effect. This skill, Sword Light Differentiation, could temporarily change a Vibranium Flying Sword into multiple blades, increasing killing efficiency by several times.

It was similar to the Lightning Element Intermediate level Rank 2 skill, Thunderbolt Yaksha, which unleashed multiple lightning strikes.

But his was clearly harder to control. Controlling a single flying sword to change size at will, as if it were an extension of his arm, required a lot of mental effort. With multiple flying swords, it demanded the ability to multitask, drastically increasing the difficulty. Conversely, if used well, it was extremely flexible.

Fortunately, his Mind element cultivation was outstanding. With his current cultivation, he could manifest seven flying swords at once without any problem. With the Gold Element alone, he could easily deal with two to three hundred Servant-level beasts. If a General-level beast were in front of him, he could kill it with a single sword.

Lu Jun's promotion was complete, and he was in a great mood. Thinking he had plenty of time left, he decided to meet up with his sister and continue their patrol mission.

Midnight, he had just left his apartment and was walking on the road when a shadow writhed in a secluded alley.

Chapter 59: Assassination Attempt

The neon lights of the Demon City were exceptionally beautiful at night. Even at eleven or twelve o'clock, there were still people strolling near the Jinyuan Apartment, mostly couples from Mingzhu Academy.

Lu Jun walked for a short while before turning into a less crowded side road, seemingly trying to take a shortcut to the City Demon Hunting Squad's area.

There were only a few people on this road. His ears were sharp, and he heard two young men, slightly older than him, discussing academy life excitedly. They seemed to be new students at Mingzhu.

Buzz buzz! Suddenly, the unnoticed shadow in the corner of the alley moved. A mass of dark light was silently unleashed, and a Giant Shadow Nail flickered into existence. The dense dark energy caused the surrounding light and shadow to intertwine, creating severe distortions.

Shadow Element Intermediate level Magic [Giant Shadow Nail]!

If the Curse Element Intermediate level skill, Evil Spider Trap, was for crowd control and damage, then the Shadow Element's Giant Shadow Nail was the strongest single-target control.

Both skills could bypass ordinary elemental defenses and take effect directly, with the same outcome: they were hidden and difficult to detect. Once hit, the target could not break free, and their thoughts were sealed, preventing them from casting magic.

The difference was that the former had destructive power and a larger area of effect, while the latter could move and offered more flexible control.

As soon as the mass of dark light appeared, it vanished into thin air, hiding beneath the shadows and aiming straight for Lu Jun's shadow behind him.

Just as it was about to hit Lu Jun, at the critical moment, he controlled his Star Orbit. Mist enveloped his body, and several streams of azure water intertwined around him, flowing and cycling ceaselessly. Azure tides surged, and under the refraction of light and shadow, it forcefully shifted his shadow far away.

Bang!

The Giant Shadow Nail missed Lu Jun's shadow and instead dissipated into a patch of dark energy within a large area of night shadow.

The shadow materialized into a man in grey robes, his face filled with disbelief. "I've been discovered?! How could this shadow avoid it?"

Lu Jun turned to look at the street corner and sneered, "Haven't you heard of the principle of light refraction on water surfaces from middle school physics?"

As for how he discovered it... he snorted. Under the illumination of his Mind element, not to mention the sixth sense of danger warning, the fluctuations of people's minds in all directions were right under his nose. Killing intent couldn't be hidden.

The grey-robed Shadow Element mage was bewildered. He listened to Lu Jun's "nonsense" and couldn't understand a word.

Seeing this, Lu Jun slapped his forehead. He almost forgot that in the magical world, the nine years of compulsory education were all about magic, while science was more like something from web novels. There was no need to explain to an illiterate person.

Immediately, he turned to the two seemingly stunned new students in the distance and said, "Stop acting. All of you have been exposed."

Huh? The two young men were also surprised. They swallowed and hesitated, unsure if the other party was bluffing. They still wanted to feign ignorance.

Clap clap clap, a sudden burst of applause echoed from the alley. A grey-robed man wearing a mask walked out from the end of the alley, clapping his hands and saying hoarsely, "Heh heh, as expected of Lu Jun. You recognized the actions of our church in Bo City and have now seen through this assassination."

He glanced at the two young men and said calmly, "Jia Wenqing, Fu Tianming, stop pretending. Since he's discovered it, reveal your identities openly."

The two new Mingzhu students exchanged glances, dropped the act, and revealed their true intentions. Both looked at Lu Jun with cold smiles.

At some point, the street was empty. Both sides had been sealed off. A total of five people were present: the grey-robed Shadow Element mage, the masked grey-robed man, and three guys disguised as passing new students.

"Oh, I was wondering who would come to assassinate me. So it's the Black Vatican."

Lu Jun scoffed. He thought it was someone sent by Lu Nian's faction. Looking at these few people, he understood. He stared at the masked grey-robed man, thinking that this person was undoubtedly Yu Ang.

The three Mingzhu new students, Fu Tianming, Jia Wenqing, and Li Nan, were all minor characters in the original work. A year and a half later, they would participate in the encirclement and killing of Mo Fan. Of course, at this time, they were still freshmen in the same year as Lu Jun, not the older students from later on.

Their cultivation was probably at most Intermediate level Rank 1 in one element.

As for the grey-robed Shadow Element mage, he was likely a member sent to assist, slightly more powerful.

Although Lu Jun didn't know why they targeted him instead of Mo Fan, it was understandable considering his mother-in-law. Besides, he had made quite a name for himself in Bo City, so it was normal for them to notice him. The fact that they only sent this small group indicated they didn't take it too seriously.

That's perfect. Yu Ang was missed in Bo City. He'll deal with him now to prevent him from harming Xu Zhaoting or more people. The Black Vatican, such an organization, the longer they live, the more harm they cause.

He looked at Yu Ang in front of him and said playfully, "Tsk tsk, grey robes? Promoted and got rich, huh? Hmm, what happened to your face? It's truly hideous."

As soon as he spoke, Yu Ang seemed to have been struck at his most painful spot. It was this guy who caused the complete collapse of the Bo City plan. In the end, he retreated and was blamed by Tiger Jin Grand Deacon, who threw him into the [Pool of Curses] to soak half his body, causing it to rot completely.

Later, Bai Yang leaked secrets, forcing him to become a wanderer, no longer resembling a human.

To get revenge, he used a forbidden art of the Black Vatican, forcibly raising his cultivation. The price was his lifespan, and now he can only live into his thirties.

"I'll rip your mouth open, then soak it in the Pool of Curses to torment you, turning you into the lowest of Black Beast Demons, your soul forever unable to rise, serving me."

Yu Ang grinned ferociously, "Oh, right. I heard you have a sister, and she's quite good-looking. One day, I'll capture her and let the brothers have their fun."

As soon as he said that, Lu Jun's expression turned cold. "With just your trash?"

"Haha, of course not." Yu Ang waved his hand and chuckled eerily, "The Blue Robe Deacons lent me three Cursed Black Beast Demons. They're enough to deal with you."

Below the Black Vatican Cardinals are the Blue Robe Deacons and Gray Robe Clerics, with the lowest being Black Robe Cultists, corresponding to High-level, Intermediate level, and Primary level respectively.

Yu Ang, being a Gray Robe Cleric, naturally possessed considerable power. He began chanting strange incantations.

The incantations floated around Yu Ang like visible gray musical notes, forming gray ribbons that intertwined to weave a gray door covered in carved runes.

Buzzzzz!

Black Beast Demons emerged, filling the entire alley. Dozens of them appeared, followed by the last three, even larger Cursed Black Beast Demons stepping out.

They had distinct deep green eyes, and their shriveled black bodies were covered in black and red curse markings. A foul, ancient, and evil aura emanated from them, their presence clearly at the General-level!

They could only be born with Intermediate Mages as raw material, after prolonged torment, with only a slim chance.

Three Generals, any one of them capable of slaughtering an Intermediate Mage, plus five Intermediate Mages providing support. This lineup showed they were taking this very seriously; even Mo Fan didn't get this treatment in the original story.

"Good, I can kill to my heart's content tonight."

Lu Jun showed no fear. Instead, he twisted his head, revealing a bloodthirsty smile. Threatening his family ignited a furious rage within him. He summoned a Vibranium Heavy Sword with a wave of his hand.

"Still talking tough when death is at your doorstep. Attack!" Yu Ang sneered, ordering the three Cursed Black Beast Demons to attack.

One of the Cursed Black Beast Demons moved. With a "whoosh," it left only an afterimage in its place, charging towards Lu Jun with incredible speed.

A cloud of dust kicked up where it had been. Its speed was too fast for the human eye to track.

Chapter 60: Slaughtering the Black Vatican

The Cursed Black Beast Demon swooped down above Lu Jun, looking down at the human teenager with cruel eyes. It swung its sharp claws, and soon the teenager, like many mages before him, would have died a tragic death, bisected.

But the next moment, Lu Jun raised his sword and parried. He had actually reacted.

He closed his eyes, his Mind Element reflecting the surrounding environment. Every slight disturbance, every rustle of leaves, was quickly captured. This was the Mind's Eye. From the General-level upwards, speed increased dramatically, making it impossible to observe with the naked eye; only the mind could capture it.

Mo Fan had almost been instantly killed when he first encountered a General.

Lu Jun's initial movement seemed slow, but he was actually faster in the end. The Shock Gold Sword's edge reached the tip of the Cursed Black Beast Demon's claw. Then, he suddenly opened his eyes, a white and gold radiance surging from him, weaving its way to his sword. He let out a low growl.

Golden Radiance, Tremor!

Rumble!

Instantly, a sonic boom erupted in front of Lu Jun. The Vibranium Heavy Sword unleashed a massive wave of white and gold light. From a distance, it looked like a towering white crescent moon, its layered tremors carving a deep ravine in the street.

The Cursed Black Beast Demon first felt a sharp pain in its claw, then an irresistible, immense force struck it. Its body was violently thrown back, tumbling countless times in mid-air, falling and rebounding, finally crashing before Yu Ang.

Lu Jun's body didn't move. He relied entirely on the Gold Element Primary Magic, [Tremor], to reflect and neutralize the terrifying impact force of a General.

"Idiot, his magic tool isn't simple. Attack together!"

Yu Ang cursed loudly. Seeing the Cursed Black Beast Demon's almost broken claw, which struggled to even get up after being hit by the white and gold radiance, a hint of fear flashed in his eyes, and a bad premonition filled his heart.

At the same time, the other two General-level Demonic Beasts, seeing their companion's plight, became wary and began to flank Lu Jun from both sides.

As for the other four Intermediate Mages, including Jia Wenqing, they began to sketch their Star Maps with fumbling movements.

Buzzzzz!

However, before they could cast their spells, Lu Jun's eyes flickered, one black and one white. A sword of the mind, honed in the Mind Stardust, shot out like a white light, instantly hitting the Shadow Element Mage beside him.

"Ah!" The Gray Robe Cleric screamed, blood flowing from his seven orifices. His body went limp and he fell to the ground, instantly brain-dead.

The curse aura emanating from Lu Jun then locked onto Li Nan, who was about to cast an Intermediate Ice Element Magic. Instantly, Li Nan's face turned pale, and cold sweat broke out. The connected Star Seeds snapped.

In an instant, Lu Jun had eliminated the most threatening Shadow Mage who could control him, while still having the energy to deal with another Intermediate Mage. Trading two Primary Magic Elements for one was a huge profit.

Buzzz, Wind Disk · Tornado! Fiery Fist · Sky Breaker!

Fu Tianming and Jia Wenqing, new students from Pearl Academy, finally cast their spells. Both were Intermediate level one. At their age of nineteen and twenty, they must have used some forbidden arts of the Black Vatican to infiltrate the system's high ranks within the Academy.

A dozen-meter-high azure tornado, kicking up sand and stones, fierce and violent. A terrifying pillar of flame, burning intensely.

Seeing this, Lu Jun scoffed. Compared to his sister Lu Mei and Tang Yue, this was just a little wind and fire.

Sword Casting · Tremor!

He met force with force, sticking to his one move. He raised his dark gold longsword high with both hands and slashed down fiercely, a vast expanse of white and gold radiance spreading out, sweeping over a dozen meters.

Rumble!

The tornado of intertwined fire and storm charged forward. Under the white and gold crescent, it was split in half. The shockwave tore apart the red and blue tornado, scattering into two waves of heat that slammed into the sides of the street. A series of explosions rang out, walls and houses collapsed, and dust billowed.

Jia Wenqing and the others' eyes widened. "Swinging a sword to cleave magic? This... this isn't magic, is it?"

Primary level four magic, combined with the killing power of the Gold Element, easily rivaled half of an Intermediate level spell.

Heh, Lu Jun ignored them. He took a deep breath, and a blue Star Map materialized beneath his feet. A vast mist rose, reflecting on half the sky behind him. Tide · Violent Wave · Expel!

Splash!

He threw out a punch, and a surging, roaring azure river rushed out. Ten yards wide and thirty meters long, it spread majestically across the entire street.

All thirty-odd Black Beast Demons that lunged forward, including the two Cursed Generals, were swept up by the immense current. They tumbled and retreated uncontrollably, pushed by a colossal force from one end of the street to the other.

The powerful flood caused many houses to collapse. The commotion finally spread, drawing the attention of nearby residents, who began calling the police.

Lu Mei, who was closest to Lu Jun's area, also received instructions and quickly headed to the scene to gather intelligence. When she saw how close the location was to her home, she grew anxious and rushed over, crossing rooftops on a Wind Track.

Lu Jun was unaware of the capital's reaction, but he scanned ahead. Most of the Black Beast Demons could no longer stand. Their bones were broken, and the tide had also drained some of their demonic power.

The Shadow Mage, who had been brain-dead, suffocated and died, beyond any hope. Yu Ang and the others had desperately activated their shields to protect themselves, but even so, they were left gasping for breath.

Only two Cursed Black Beast Demons remained motionless, attempting to attack again.

But Lu Jun wouldn't give them another chance. Majestic water vapor rose from his body once more, increasing its power by another twenty percent. Another flood surged out, faintly darker this time.

Dong! Dong!

The rumbling sound echoed through the surrounding area. Two consecutive tidal waves widened the street by more than double. Not much was left standing on the field.

Buzz. Lu Jun controlled his Gold Element Star Map, and the Vibranium Heavy Sword in his hand shot out. It transformed into seven streaks of rainbow light that spanned hundreds of meters, striking the heads of the three Cursed Black Beast Demons, as well as the chests of Jia Wenqing, Li Nan, and Fu Tianming.

Pfft pfft~

A series of flesh-cutting sounds rang out. The heads of the three Cursed Black Beast Demons were severed on the spot, while the three humans were pierced through the chest. A flash of Golden Radiance erupted, and their upper bodies exploded.

A rain of blood fell, scattering flesh and blood everywhere, turning the end of the street into a slaughterhouse. The smell of blood permeated the air and lingered for a long time.

Yu Ang's eyes were vacant, drenched in blood. A black flying sword hovered before him, shimmering with white light. His thighs trembled, and yellow liquid—urine—pissed out. He had lost control of his bladder!

"How is this possible? How is this possible..." Yu Ang muttered repeatedly. They hadn't not considered resisting, but every time they tried to control a Star Seed, their heads would throb with pain, and they would be interrupted.