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

Hearing this, Tang Yue turned back and began to command, "Who among you are Water Element Mages, gather together. You will be responsible for controlling the water waves. When the crocodile swarm dives, use tidal waves to flip them up."

Lu Jun stepped forward without hesitation, obeying the command. Subsequently, more than twenty people walked out one after another. Most of them majored in or dual-majored in Water Element, otherwise they wouldn't have responded to the call to hunt flood demons.

He looked down at the constantly roaring crocodile swarm on the lake surface, his heart filled with excitement. Campus life was too lazy; demon hunting was truly more suited for him.

Rumble!!

The next moment, Lu Jun drew his Star Map. Unusual azure radiance illuminated half the sky. A river thirty zhang wide surged and poured down from the dam like a waterfall.

At the same time, over twenty Intermediate level Water Element Mages unleashed their power. Twenty tidal wave waterfalls connected with each other, forming a vast, surging tide that descended. It was as shocking as the Qian Tang River's tide, one wave higher than the next. The sky changed, and water vapor converged everywhere.

The entire Songjiang ferry crossing echoed with a roar. The lake water churned, and immense energy tossed millions of tons of water.

"Spirit Seed?!" The leader of the Military Mages looked at Lu Jun in surprise. His tidal wave was the most conspicuous among everyone, and even the combined efforts of the group couldn't overshadow his contribution.

Seeing the human magic attacks approaching, the group of ferocious and cunning great crocodile demons tried to use their old trick, diving back into the lake. But this time, it was different. They were horrified to find that the water flow, which they could control as easily as their own limbs, was no longer under their command.

Not only that, but it had also turned into an accomplice in their slaughter, flinging them high into the air.

This was the treatment for the powerful. Many of the smallest ones were swept to the very bottom of the lake by the torrents. The immense impact force of the surging waves shattered their internal organs, and they were completely submerged at the lakebed.

Splash!

Water Element Mages had an innate advantage in water combat. If the power to drive magic was one part, the inertia generated by acting on the water flow was ten parts. The more people there were, the stronger the momentum they could create.

The lake seemed to boil. Waves over ten meters high lifted the massive crocodile demons, bringing them almost level with the dam, their bellies flipped upwards, completely defenseless.

Tang Yue shouted, "Wind Element, Ice Element, Lightning Element Mages, release your magic."

Immediately, the remaining twenty-odd Mages controlled their Star Maps. Tornadoes rose, swirling massive amounts of water like dragons drinking from the sea, crisscrossing the turbulent lake surface. Ice chains shot through the air, binding the crocodile demons in mid-air and smashing them heavily onto the dam.

The dam had already been repaired by Rock Element Mages. As soon as his sister Lu Mei arrived, she didn't say a word. She controlled her Star Seeds. She hadn't hunted demons in a while. Since obtaining both Wind and Earth Spirit Seeds, she had been itching for a fight.

Buzz!

Earth Element Intermediate level [Mountain · Rock Barrier · Linked Mountains]. It was again Intermediate level three capped, and again 2.5 times the Rock Seed. A layer of apricot-yellow radiance quickly spread across the gray-white surface of the dam. It was crystal clear and solid, carrying a certain heavy significance.

The giant crocodiles, pushed tens of meters high by the tornadoes and tidal waves, were then cleansed by lightning and frost. When they fell onto the dam, their weight increased threefold, completely shattering into a pulp of flesh and blood, utterly dead.

Tang Yue did not make a move. Fire Element was not suited for water combat and would instead interfere with her companions. Seeing this scene, she was surprised. It had been half a year since Bo City, and she hadn't teamed up with Lu Mei to fight enemies in a long time. Her opponent had actually gathered Spirit Seeds.

Lu Mei sensed her gaze and pointed at Lu Jun, laughing, "My brother helped me find them."

Was that one exchanged for Rose Flame? Tang Yue understood. At the same time, she recalled the incident at the hotel, her charming face blushing, feeling a bit sour. She glared at Lu Jun.

Seeing this, Lu Jun was bewildered. He hadn't slacked off either; he was controlling his Star Map. Why were so many people staring at him?

Regardless, with the arrival of the demon-hunting elites, this wave of slaughter finally showed a significant effect. Over three hundred great crocodile demons had died, two hundred of whom were crushed and killed by millions of tons of lake water.

Water Element was even more effective in slaughter.

Lu Jun cast aside other thoughts, his eyes burning as he stared at the lake ahead. Over two hundred residual souls ascended, and starry, faint blue spirit essences flowed into the White Tiger Pendant on his chest.

The little white tiger vibrated metallically, chirping with joy, finally able to devour residual souls after a long absence.

Chapter 86: Reaping the Harvest!

Lu Jun was delighted. These two hundred residual souls were the limit of the little white tiger's range; otherwise, he could have collected all three hundred-plus residual souls.

Of course, the vast majority were "Servant-level," with only a few General-level residual souls.

Combined with the General-level residual souls hunted during the last battle in Bo City and stored in the White Tiger Pendant's [Blood Lake], he had a total of 'seven or eight,' still a long way from synthesizing a hundred complete General-level spirit essences.

But it didn't matter. Lu Jun's Servant-level spirit essences could now synthesize two more.

Buzzing!

In the Blood Lake within the White Tiger Pendant, over two hundred faint candlelight flames merged and overlapped, igniting two faint green torches, causing significant energy fluctuations.

A total of two complete synthesized Servant-level spirit essences.

With all elements at the Intermediate level, this initial accumulation, once formed, began to snowball. He was only five short of being able to add points to another element's Primary level four magic, and this was even without obtaining a single complete Servant spirit essence.

Didn't one see that in the future, Mo Fan, after reaching Intermediate level in all elements, achieved the feat of Primary level Intermediate Magic in both Lightning and Fire reaching level four in just one year?

Lu Jun's heart burned. He lacked spirit essences in all four elements. Once all Primary level four were achieved, each Primary magic would be equivalent to half an Intermediate magic, greatly increasing his combat power. Then, sweeping through all the senior students at the main campus would be much easier.

If he reached Intermediate level four, hehe, he would dare to solo the entire senior student body of Pearl Main Campus.

Opportunities like this safe monster-farming were rare.

It wasn't just Lu Jun who thought this way; the other demon-hunting elites felt the same. The lowest among them were Advanced Demon Hunters, each with two Intermediate elements, the elite Urban Management Officers of Magic City.

Roar! Roar! Roar!

The great crocodile swarm suffered a significant loss. Realizing that staying in the water meant being slaughtered, they roared and emerged from the lake, climbing the steep dam wall with great speed and agility.

The continuous high wall appeared densely covered with dark, iridescent scales, more terrifying than the zombies in Train to Busan. After all, each was a demon beast close to ten meters long, exuding a ferocious and bloody aura.

The flood demons of the crocodile swarm were not like the crippled sea monsters; they were true amphibious creatures. Staying in the water before gave them an advantage, preventing the Military Mages from harming them.

But now, it was different. The lake was filled with killing intent, making it less safe. It was better to go ashore for close combat.

A leading General-level crocodile revealed its ferocious maw. Its body was over twenty meters long, like a giant dragon, covered in thick black scales, with formidable horns on its head.

Based on its experience, the fragile bodies of those human mages could be easily crushed in close combat.

In just a few seconds, the first few great crocodile demons reached the shore. Their speed was incredible, incomparable to ordinary crocodiles on Earth. One must remember that this dam had been specially raised.

Tang Yue shouted, "Everyone, pay attention! The crocodile swarm has come ashore, but don't be afraid. Compared to other demons like mountain wolves, their speed is relatively slow. Their weakness is that they can't turn easily once they charge forward, so just keep circling them as you fight."

Everyone present was an experienced hunter. They first cast Wind Track on themselves or their teammates to enhance their abilities before engaging. Sister Lu Mei controlled the Wind Element's Wind Track, enhancing it with the Spirit Seed [Demonic Wind].

At this moment, Lu Jun felt a white whirlwind encircling his body, like goose feathers in heavy snow. His hair flew, his windbreaker fluttered, and he felt different. It was indeed a Spirit Seed; not only did it amplify his speed, but it also possessed a certain degree of killing and defensive power.

Anyone who got close would be grazed by wind blades. If their defenses were breached, they would bleed profusely, and the wounds would be difficult to heal. The Primary Magic, Fire Nourish, would instantly extinguish upon contact.

RUMBLE!

Immediately, flames, lightning, and wind tornadoes flew together in a barrage of bombardment.

Lu Jun wasn't idle. He controlled his Star Map, took a deep breath, and eagerly wanted to test the limits of the [Tide]. The previous Tidal Wave·Repel had already drained 20% of his Magic Energy when it hit a group of crocodile demons.

Next, he threw out another punch, unleashing the second Tidal Wave·Repel. Although it was an Intermediate level one Magic, it was amplified by the Spirit Seed and special effects, reaching the intensity of a normal level three spell.

A slightly dim, azure waterfall, noticeably larger, descended with immense force. It swept up over a dozen Servant-level Steelback Crocodiles climbing ashore and slammed them forcefully onto the water's surface.

WHOOSH!

The already turbulent lake water formed a distinct azure channel. The powerful surge of the tide pushed forward, swirling rapidly. In the blink of an eye, it spanned the entire large lake, rushing from this side of the dam to the opposite shore. The crocodile demons along the way were all swept into it.

Furthermore, its residual force slammed into the land on the opposite bank. Upon impact, the azure water, tens of meters high, soared into the sky like a water dragon, crashing ferociously into the forest. It carved out a deep gully, stirring up mud and sand, creating a murky yellow expanse.

Seeing this, Lu Jun sensed over thirty Servant-level remnant souls drifting towards him, and finally, one [Servant-level Spirit Essence] appeared.

At this moment, the General-level giant crocodiles finally noticed his presence. Two or three of them, over ten meters long, roared and climbed towards him.

In fact, some crocodile demons had already landed on the dam and were engaging a few hunters. After all, there were only seventy to eighty people, and the dam was so long that manpower was inevitably stretched thin, unable to fill all the gaps.

But Lu Jun was fearless. While moving to dodge with Wind Track under his feet, he controlled his Star Seeds. In front of him, a dark blue Star Map materialized, and the surrounding dense water vapor swirled, combining with the whirlwind of Wind Track to form a sky-filling tornado.

The third, further strengthened, dark blue river surged down, expanding to nearly fifty meters. It swept across majestically, mercilessly knocking the two or three ordinary Generals off the dam.

THUMP! THUMP! THUMP!

The massive bodies of the crocodile demons were swept by the water, accompanied by dull thuds of impact, as if struck by tens of thousands of tons of force. Like before, they were pushed horizontally to the opposite bank, continuing along the carved path, destroying some trees.

When the tide receded, the three Generals lay powerless in the deep pit, their bones broken, their internal organs a mess. They were on the verge of death.

Lu Jun was incredibly fast. His eyes turned black and white as he controlled his spiritual realm and unleashed the fourth Tidal Wave·Repel. Its power was further enhanced, and immense energy gathered around him, causing the entire lake to glow with a dark blue luster, as if responding.

The surrounding elite hunters were forced to retreat repeatedly, their faces filled with shock.

From the third wave onwards, each subsequent wave was a realm he had never explored before.

RUMBLE!

All the crocodile demons sensed the immense power and tried to retreat. But Lu Jun's spiritual control was precise, directing the surge towards the most densely packed area of demons.

The towering tidal flood shattered large swathes of dark, iridescent scales, filling the lake with bright red blood. The stench of blood filled the air, washing into the gully on the opposite bank, carving a water channel through the lake with Magic.

"Tidal Wave·Repel."

Lu Jun once again cast his fifth Water Element Magic. After five enhancements, it was faintly touching the lowest standard for High-level spells. Dark blue divine radiance permeated the dam, and the entire lake was stirred.

WHOOSH!

Like a shattered silver vase, the crocodile of the Advancement Period, a General-level creature, couldn't hold back. It let out a low roar and charged out from the deepest part of the lake.

Its slender, robust, black-scaled body coiled upwards like a swimming dragon, lunging towards the dam. It descended from the sky, intending to block Lu Jun's magic. The shadow it cast was vast and all-encompassing.

But Lu Jun below was unfazed. A surge of magnificent divine radiance shot skyward, directly towards the belly of the crocodile leader. This colossal beast was forced upwards dozens of meters before crashing heavily back into the lake.

The once vast lake resembled an overturned water basin, with the central water sinking and revealing the riverbed. Rings of overlapping waves spread towards the surrounding shores.

This impact crushed at least a dozen innocent crocodile demons, and the Advancement Period General-level crocodile was also severely wounded.

Everyone watched in stunned silence. Such destructive power, and this was still the defensive and control-oriented Water Element they knew? It was more terrifying than lightning or fire.

Chapter 87: Guarding Alone

Tang Yue, Lu Mei, and the Demon Hunting Mages and Military Mages exchanged bewildered glances.

His sister, Lu Mei, was also astonished. She thought she knew her brother well, but every battle he fought still brought surprises... It was true, the combat of newcomers couldn't fully showcase the power of Lu Jun's Water Element.

However, Lu Jun wasn't finished. He took a deep breath. The azure Star Nebula in his spiritual world had dimmed, with only a little Magic Energy left, enough to unleash the sixth Tidal Wave.

WHOOSH!

Lu Jun hovered in mid-air, his eyes reflecting black and white. His spiritual intent was highly concentrated, his aura like a god or a demon. The turbulent lake surface before him rippled, wisps of water mist rising, starlight-like demonic energy being drawn out, and dark blue divine radiance converging on his body.

A vast domain flickered into existence. Water Element Magic Energy surged within this area, instantly overpowering other elements and dominating, creating a strong repulsion.

Tang Yue clearly felt her Fire Element Star Nebula grow sluggish, subjected to a sense of pressure. Everyone else felt the same, suppressed to some extent.

The leading Military Mage said incredulously, "This... this is a Domain? How is it possible for a mere Intermediate Mage?"

The hallmark ability of High-level Mages was the Elemental Domain. Any expert who mastered it entered the upper echelons, comparable to the four realms of Dimensional and Spiritual power.

It was almost impossible for Intermediate Mages to achieve this, unless they were Calamity Bringers like Qin Yuer, Mu Ningxue, or Ding Yumian, who could possess a Domain at the Intermediate level.

Tang Yue frowned beside him and judged, "It's not a Domain, at most it's a Pseudo-Domain."

At this moment, Lu Jun had no energy to pay attention to others. His intent was highly focused, his peak second-realm spiritual power struggling to maintain control. In reality, such a grand display was purely an illusion created by his inability to control the overflowing energy, achieving a Domain-like effect through unconventional means.

An ordinary Water Element Mage who obtained the Tidal Spirit Seed would likely not be able to achieve this level. The sixth wave's amplification was too difficult, otherwise, this Spirit Seed wouldn't have been sold for so little money back then; its price would have skyrocketed by tens of millions.

RUMBLE!

He threw a final punch, instantly draining the Water Element Star Nebula. His body was enveloped in divine radiance that surged skyward, and as it descended, it formed a curtain of water, vast enough to cover the sky and the sun, like the Milky Way plunging down.

It instantly covered more than half of the lake. The Intermediate level General at the center bore the brunt of the impact. Tens of millions of tons of water crashed down, splashing the entire lake and sending massive waves back towards the dam.

Mud and sand churned together as the turbid lake water undulated. The colossal leader of the crocodile demons in the center was snapped in two, its long body broken in the middle. Its spine was completely shattered by the waterfall, blood gushed out, and its internal organs twisted.

At the same time, a General-level Remnant Soul slowly rose, accompanied by the Remnant Souls of over two hundred Servant-level crocodile demons that were caught in the blast, converging into the White Tiger Pendant.

Seeing this, Lu Jun was slightly disappointed. Even an Intermediate level General hadn't dropped a General-level Essence Soul. Otherwise, he could have sold it for over twenty million.

However, it wasn't long before he rejoiced. Peering into the White Tiger Pendant, he had already collected five synthesized [Servant-level Essence Souls]. Coupled with the two complete Servant-level Essence Souls that dropped, he had gathered [seven], and the General-level Remnant Souls exceeded ten.

This meant that now, as long as Lu Jun wished, he could instantly unlock a Primary level Water Element skill at level four.

He pondered for a moment. The two Servant-level Essence Souls would be kept to sell for money. The remaining synthesized ones were all guided by his spiritual intent into that dim Azure Star Nebula in the dark universe.

Pop! Pop! Pop!

Continuous sounds like eggs hatching echoed. Within the Water Element Star Nebula, each Star Seed, nourished by the Essence Souls, swelled significantly. A full five Star Seeds sublimated, and a gentle Magic Energy erupted, making the Star Nebula slightly brighter.

Still two short, but Lu Jun wasn't in a hurry. Anyway, the flood season would last for a while, and there would be plenty of opportunities to hunt demons. Sooner or later, he would gather enough, and perhaps even for two elements.

Lu Jun was deeply moved this time. He hadn't expected that pushing the Water Element to its limit would bring him to the threshold of a Domain. In a way, it was his strongest technique.

The Gold Element was also slightly lacking, though that required charging up. The Intermediate level Gold Element, however, did not. It could transform into seven swords at once, each like a Heavenly Mountain, smashing down with world-destroying force.

Once the Intermediate level reached its peak, he could even fight against some weaker High-level Mages. Mo Fan later fought against a Super level with High-level skills, so it wasn't entirely exaggerated.

But the nearby Demon Hunters and soldiers gasped. That was an Intermediate level General. Usually, it would require a High-level Mage or several peak Intermediate level experts to deal with.

Now, it had been washed away and killed by Lu Jun's two massive waves.