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

Chapter 73: Fierce Battle of Water and Fire

Hearing the name, Lu Jun gasped, Ding Yumian, what a legendary figure.

Why was she in the same year as him? What bad luck!

Before the Beast Fighting Competition, he hadn't investigated, viewing everyone else as beneath him. In reality, this was somewhat true, but who could have predicted Ding Yumian would appear? If he had known she was here, Lu Jun would never have arrogantly challenged the entire school.

The reason for his apprehension was clear enough: a Mind Element Calamity Bringer.

Unlike Mu Ningxue, who evolved slowly, Ding Yumian was born at her peak. Her spiritual realm was at least at the sixth level, and she wielded the most unpredictable Mind Element.

It was said that when she was a child, any emotional fluctuation she experienced would affect everyone in the school. If she had suicidal thoughts, everyone within her range would unhesitatingly take their own lives.

It had even caused a disaster, and she was subsequently taken away by Dean Xiao, who had rushed to the scene. She had been kept hidden and protected at Mingzhu University, cultivated in secret, and very few people knew about her.

Lu Jun thought for a moment and roughly understood. Ding Yumian was already young, and after two years, she became the tenth strongest on the Fire Ranking of the Main Campus. Her enrollment year was one year ahead of Mo Fan, placing her in his current year.

A bitter taste spread across his lips. Setting aside Ding Yumian's Mind Element, which was rumored to be at the peak of Intermediate level, her second element, Fire, was equally powerful. Her innate talent, "Attack range doubled," was used to conceal her Mind Element talent, making her combat strength not to be underestimated.

If Lu Jun could unleash his Gold Element fully, he might be able to defeat her. However, with so many people watching, it was inevitable that he would reveal his hand. He couldn't use it for now.

Of course, the same applied to her. The identity of a Mind Element Calamity Bringer would not be exposed. They were evenly matched.

Ding Yumian didn't attack immediately. Instead, she kindly allowed Lu Jun to recover to his peak condition. This move earned her favor from the viewers in the live broadcast room, and her appearance undeniably boosted their impression of her.

"Good, good, good! Those people before just wanted to take advantage of the situation. They have no spirit of Mingzhu University, all scheming and plotting."

"Wow, this female Mage has such a great aura. As expected, beautiful people have kind hearts too."

"Wifey! Kissy kissy, hug hug, mua!"

"Knowing heaven is easy, defying heaven is hard!"

Seeing this, Lu Jun was indeed touched. Ding Yumian was probably a very gentle person. Her fate in the original work was too heartbreaking. Deceived and exploited by certain corrupt individuals, she used suicide to resist the Demonic Beasts.

In the end, for the safety of the entire Magic City, she chose death, using herself as a spiritual nuke to temporarily repel the invasion of the Sea Monster Empire.

They had forcefully turned a potential seed of a Forbidden Curse at the peak of the Mind Element into a disposable tool, and then manipulated public opinion, claiming all the credit for themselves.

Look at this situation. Zhan Kong, Mo Fan, and the others. Why shouldn't Lu Jun strive to protect himself?

In the arena, Lu Jun fell silent. He inwardly calculated and said calmly, "Thank you for your kindness, but as I said, I will defeat them all. Since I'm going to seize their resources, I'll do it honorably. I won't let them be represented by others; I'll defeat each one personally. I don't want to take shortcuts."

"If I am defeated, then I will accept my fate."

As soon as he said this, not only did the live broadcast room erupt, but even the freshmen in the audience seats were filled with admiration.

"What utter foolishness! He should have used any means necessary... But why do I envy this kind of person so much? It's probably because I can't do it myself."

"Enough said, Lu Jun is a true man."

"It's over. This is clearly a resource competition, but I can't bring myself to hate him."

Hearing this, Ding Yumian was stunned. She gazed at the man holding the sword before her, her heart stirred. She wondered if she had made a mistake. Such a person seemed worthy of victory.

Finally, she became serious. Since they were both standing on the stage, she would give it her all. This was the highest respect for a competitor.

"Then be careful, Fist of Fury·Heaven Cracker!"

Ding Yumian warned, then controlled her Star Map. She didn't even need to cast the Intermediate level Mind Element's Mind Wall on herself; her profound spiritual realm could easily withstand the Fearful Haze.

Immediately, she threw a punch. Her dress fluttered in the wind, her aura shifting from that of a serene beauty to a flamboyant and powerful Flame Queen, surrounded by crimson flames.

A large, fan-shaped sea of fire erupted from her as the center, spewing out wantonly. The majestic tide of flames soared into the sky, its coverage almost rivaling the Water Element's Tidal Wave.

At this moment, Ding Yumian felt a bit strange. Her spiritual world was calm and clear, undisturbed. Why didn't the opponent use the Curse Element's power?

Soon, she saw the sky-piercing azure light shining behind him. A similar azure tide, three times larger than her flames, surged forward.

Intermediate Water Element Tide·Tidal Wave·Expulsion! And it was accompanied by a Spirit Seed.

In the audience seats and the live broadcast room, the viewers were shocked. The visual spectacle before them was magnificent. The two of them occupied half the arena, water and fire intertwined. One side was scorching hot and dry, illuminated in red; the other was moist and steamy, shining in azure.

"Holy crap, this is real magic! Mastering the power of destruction. Those five hundred people who were defeated earlier were just playing house."

"Powerful. This is a gulf compared to Elementary Mages."

As the crowd discussed, the water and fire tides on the stage had already collided, the roar shaking the heavens.

Sizzle!

The azure river and the crimson sea of fire merged, causing a violent reaction. Large amounts of reddish steam rose, and a sky-covering white mist filled the air, obscuring the entire arena. Fortunately, the barrier provided protection, otherwise, the steam would have caused widespread burns on the skin of the front-row spectators.

However, in the clash, Lu Jun's Water Element Tidal Wave had the upper hand. Visibly, it swallowed the continuous crimson flames. The surging tide, carrying the steam, continued its momentum towards Ding Yumian.

After all, it was a Spirit Seed. Ordinary innate talents couldn't compare.

Ding Yumian frowned. She could only quickly control her Star Orbit and cast three Fire Nourish spells. With the boost from her talent, she managed to barely dissolve the water flow directly in front of her. Even so, her body was washed by the azure spirit water, and a portion of her Fire and Mind Element Magic Energy was absorbed.

She felt a wave of fatigue wash over her. Her clothes were soaked, and the water flowed down her graceful figure, clinging to her silk dress and highlighting her exquisite curves. Her shapely, long legs were tightly encased, and the front of her bodice became semi-transparent, revealing the outline of her two peaks, with cherry blossoms blooming on their summits.

Unfortunately, this beautiful sight went unseen. The surroundings were shrouded in a dense, high-temperature steam, concealing her alluring figure.

Seeing this, Ding Yumian's face flushed. She ignited crimson flames to evaporate the moisture from her dress, the beauty fleeting.

But before she could breathe a sigh of relief, her mind suddenly jolted. She sensed a male figure standing in the white mist before her. Lu Jun was holding his sword, poised to strike, but his eyes were staring blankly at her, and his attack faltered.

At that moment, Ding Yumian's head felt like it would explode. Recalling her appearance just moments ago, she blushed furiously. She had... she had been seen naked! Her mind was in turmoil.

As her emotions surged, the Mind power she had barely controlled leaked out.

Before Lu Jun could say anything, he felt a vast, boundless mental energy surge toward him, and his expression changed drastically.

Chapter 74: Second Realm of the Mind, Intermediate Mind Element

Buzz buzz buzz!

Ding Yumian's eyes widened in a daze, her forehead glowing. Her dark hair fluttered, her toes lightly lifting three feet off the ground. Her dress billowed, and an endless wave of mental fluctuations erupted, distorting the surrounding air. The scorching white mist retreated, revealing a vacuum zone.

Lu Jun bore the brunt of it, taking most of the pressure. His vision instantly darkened. Even though he combined his Curse Star Nebula and Mind Stardust, condensing his intent into a wall, it was no match and was instantly shattered.

Creak creak!

Lu Jun's tall, straight figure slowly bent, showing signs of kneeling. His head buzzed, and the surrounding floor actually cracked slightly.

He truly felt the terror of a Calamity Bringer. They were all the same age, yet their cultivation and strength were vastly different. In the future, when Mo Fan challenged Ding Yumian, she would definitely hold back. She barely used her Mind Element.

Gradually, Lu Jun's consciousness blurred, his face turning red as if he were caught in this emotional resonance.

Just as he was about to be assimilated by Ding Yumian's Mind Element.

"Scram!" Suddenly, a fierce unwillingness erupted from his heart. The Gold Element and Water Element star nebulae in his Spiritual World exerted their power. Under the immense pressure, his spirit, energy, and mind seemed to be honed sharper and sharper.

From Bo City, slaying demons and monsters, pursuing the Black Vatican, battling five hundred people, through thick and thin, in what way was he inferior to his peers?

Lu Jun's will was firm, like iron and steel. The momentum of sweeping through the new students for several hours surged. As his intent solidified, a crystal-clear flying sword in the center of his Mind Element erupted toward the ethereal crystal wall under the external force's tempering. The already precarious barrier shattered.

Pop! A crisp sound echoed in his mind.

The next moment, in Lu Jun's Spiritual World, a semi-transparent stardust broke through the barrier and rapidly expanded, transforming into a majestic star nebula in the blink of an eye, with forty-nine star seeds shining brightly.

Intermediate Mind Element! Second Realm of Mental Intent!

For a time, within the dark universe, the four star nebulae reflected each other's brilliance—white-gold, azure, dark green, and transparent. They were multicolored, making this universe exceptionally prosperous, as if many beings had reproduced within it.

That's right, relying on the powerful feedback accompanying the breakthrough of his Mind Element's star nebula, Lu Jun's intent grew stronger. He also broke through the peak of a realm that had been stagnant for a long time, reaching the second realm. His consciousness suddenly became much clearer.

The added bonus was equivalent to a Spirit Seed that doubled its effect. The Curse Element already had curse marks, and now it was even more terrifying. The Mind Element was the same. His self-created magic, Mind Sword, could potentially inflict high-level mental trauma.

Of course, he was overjoyed by his cultivation breakthrough and reaching the Intermediate level in four elements. However, the immediate priority was to awaken Ding Yumian.

The mental wave emanating from her grew stronger and stronger. Lu Jun could barely resist it now that he had broken through, but if it reached a certain level, he would eventually fall victim again.

So, he gritted his teeth and, enduring the spreading transparent, distorted waves around him, walked with difficulty to Ding Yumian. He stared at the tall, mature woman with black hair in front of him, and with great effort, reached out and patted her shoulder. Even through her clothes, her skin seemed smooth.

At the same time, Lu Jun's mind transmitted to her Spiritual World: "Control your emotions quickly."

As soon as he said this, Ding Yumian was startled. The mental energy filling the sky retracted instantly. Her suspended body fell, and she stumbled, leaning against Lu Jun's sturdy shoulder.

A moment later, the two, who were almost embracing, separated. Ding Yumian took a few steps back as if startled but didn't lose control. She said in a low voice, her face red, "I'm sorry, I almost harmed you. I really didn't mean to."

Lu Jun felt the heavy pressure on his mind recede like a tide. He clearly breathed a sigh of relief and looked at her deeply, saying, "Your Mind Element is a bit terrifying."

Hearing this, Ding Yumian became nervous. Her secret had been discovered. Dean Xiao had instructed her never to reveal it, or the consequences would be dire.

Unexpectedly, Lu Jun seemed to know Ding Yumian's worries. He curved his lips into a smile and said, "Don't worry, I won't tell anyone. Besides, you know my secret too."

"We hold each other's leverage."

Just kidding, Lu Jun was also afraid she would go berserk again, so he quickly tried to soothe her. Although he really wanted to say the meme, "Ding Yumian, you wouldn't want the highest authority [the Sacred Court] to know you're a Mind Element Calamity Bringer, would you?"

At this, Ding Yumian remembered that the Mind Element magic Lu Jun had just resisted was his third element, along with the Curse Element and Water Element he already possessed. This was clearly not normal.

Ding Yumian finally relaxed, but her face was still flushed. Too many strange things had happened today—she had been exposed, her secret discovered, and they had even hugged. She was going to die.

In such a short time, she had established a more intimate connection with a stranger and felt a bit unaccustomed to it.

Due to her calm and slow-to-warm-up nature, encountering such an event unexpectedly left her physically and mentally exhausted. She just wanted some peace, so she took a deep breath and said, "This is my fault. I admit defeat. We'll talk about it later."

"Okay." Lu Jun was stunned for a moment before nodding in agreement. He thought to himself, recalling the mental pressure just now. In the past, he had been troubled by the lack of a way to temper his mental power and couldn't actively improve it.

Many Mages of the Mind Element, Curse Element, and Dimensional Magic elements improved their cultivation through long and arduous battles, achieving breakthroughs naturally. Exploitative rare treasures were too scarce.

Now, it seemed that a Calamity Bringer of the Mind Element was the best whetstone.

At this moment, the white mist around them slowly dissipated. The clash between the two had actually occurred in a very short period.

Outside, since the beast-fighting arena was filled with white mist, no one could see the situation inside, and they began to speculate.

"I didn't expect that besides the powerful Curse Element, Lu Jun was hiding another element. Is that a Spirit Seed? The Water Element's power is three times stronger than that of an ordinary Mage."

"As a freshman, although both elements are only Intermediate level one, they are cultivated very powerfully. Coupled with that super Magic Tool, tsk tsk, who among his peers can rival him?"

"A Spirit Seed! Many senior students in the Main Campus don't even have one."

"Oh, are you all seriously discussing this? Am I the only one shipping them?"

"Sister, I'm shipping them too. Talented man, beautiful woman. The former is confident and upright, the latter is gentle and understanding. Wow, they're like a golden couple, a match made in heaven."

"Hehehe, I want to say that red and blue always make a CP. They are like fire and water, and a little imagination can create a million-word novel."

"Little Sweet Potatoes' little Xen fans, get lost. Don't loiter here."

"Bad luck. We're watching a Mage battle, and these women are showing off again."

When the mist cleared, everyone saw Lu Jun with a sword at Ding Yumian's throat. The female Mage chose to surrender.

The students sighed, not entirely surprised, then became excited: "Don't worry, he finally showed his Intermediate Water Element. Dongfang Ming and Ding Yumian clearly wore Lu Jun down. Everyone, keep pushing."

Lu Jun watched Ding Yumian's graceful back as she walked off the stage. Inside his Spiritual World, four Star Nebulas floated, and his Mind Element had advanced to Intermediate level. With the Magic Energy contained within, he could use Mind Impact at least a hundred times to interrupt a Mage's Star Orbit.

Suddenly, this gave him a powerful advantage in challenging all the new students alone.

On stage, Lu Jun looked down at the audience and said calmly, "Next."

Chapter 75: A Fierce Battle All Night, a True Man

After Ding Yumian stepped down, her emotions quickly returned to a calm state. She administered several Soothing spells to herself, barely restraining her vast mental power.

Her best friend Huang Xingli, standing beside her, didn't notice anything. She merely said regretfully, "Even you couldn't defeat him? It seems besides his Curse Element, his Water Element is equally formidable."

Almost all the hundred people backstage had been defeated. Following that, Lu Jun advanced like a storm, with no opponents. One by one, they stepped onto the stage only to be defeated in a single move.

Six hundred people... seven hundred people... eight hundred people... one thousand people!

Several more hours passed. The sky had gone from early evening to past midnight. Even office workers preparing to sleep were still watching, checking in occasionally.

The bullet comments continued to stream in, with viewers entertaining themselves and betting on how long he could last.

"Ten hours now, his stamina is monstrous. Whichever girl marries him will be blessed."

"Amazing, I'm fucking impressed. This guy deserves to get into Mingzhu University and have a glorious life."

The new students in the audience were becoming numb. They saw Lu Jun on stage, already panting. He stopped using his sword, but stood still, using only Mind Impact to knock out dozens of Elementary Mages in a row.

With his mental realm reaching the Second Realm, the power of both his Mind Element's Mind Impact and his Curse Element's Fearful Haze surged dramatically.

Once the 'mental' exertion was mostly done and his stamina had recovered substantially, he would stand up like a hero again, continue to wield his sword, and powerfully eliminate his opponents.