Versatile Mage: I Can Control You to Death
Chapter 49

Brand New Magic System!

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Three days later, the sun was shining brightly.

Xu Fang emerged from the Wild Goose Pagoda with a refreshed mind, taking a deep breath of Gudu's air, finding even the scent of corpses invigorating.

Behind him, two figures followed at a distance, standing woodenly and in silence.

"Brother Jiu, Sister Ran, may our paths cross again. It was a pleasure meeting you both. We'll meet again another day!"

Xu Fang strode away.

Zheng Jiu and Qian Ranran exchanged glances. Qian Ranran said with some concern, "You..."

"I'm fine," Zheng Jiu chuckled heartily. "This world never lacks geniuses; it's nothing new. As long as we seize opportunities and cultivate diligently, we can still stand among the ranks of experts!"

Qian Ranran's eyes curved. This was the Zheng Jiu she liked the most.

Fortunately, Xu Fang wasn't here. Otherwise, he would have been choked to death by the excessive affection of this couple.

"Beep beep!"

Xu Fang followed the honking sound and exclaimed in surprise, "Chief Instructor, why have you come personally?"

"To send a genius like you to awaken," Fei Jiao said with a smile. "You'd better not tell me you haven't broken through to the Intermediate level."

"How could that be?" Xu Fang got into the military vehicle.

These past three days of cultivation, relying on Master Xuanzang's absence from the Wild Goose Pagoda and the lack of surveillance, Xu Fang had shamelessly used all sorts of cheats.

Not content with breaking through to the Intermediate level, he had used the lingering effects to push his cultivation even higher, shattering the barrier of Intermediate level two in one go.

In addition to his regular Skills, he had also awakened two combined Skills of Light and Fire.

The first was an area-of-effect attack, which Xu Fang named "Scorching Sun." It was somewhat similar to the Fire Element's high-level Skill "Heavenly Flame Funeral," but slightly less powerful, and far more irritating.

Through the feedback from his Star Seeds, Xu Fang learned that this move could be combined with Ghost Fire to automatically navigate and precisely target enemies, leaving them half-dead and easier to absorb.

See, that's what you call professionalism.

As for the second move, "Sinking Sun," it had a stronger Holy Shield flavor, though it wasn't a defensive Skill.

Quite the opposite, this move, after analyzing defensive mechanisms, was specifically designed to counter Mages' various defensive shields. Used well, it could truly earn the title of "Civil War God."

Never mind others, Xu Fang himself felt nauseous just imagining encountering such an opponent.

"What's wrong?"

Fei Jiao noticed Xu Fang's troubled expression and asked with concern.

Xu Fang: "Nothing, I was just thinking about what element would be best to awaken next."

Fei Jiao also became interested. "That's indeed something to consider carefully. Mages usually determine their primary cultivation element at the Intermediate level. And unlike Primary level awakenings, Intermediate level awakenings can be guided by an Induction Stone, increasing the probability of awakening."

The driver in front, listening to the dignified Super Level Chief Instructor use his fingers to analyze the pros and cons of different magic systems for a young man, felt the scene was rather surreal.

"The best-selling Induction Stones are definitely for the Lightning Element. The king of elements, it's the most powerful for offense in the early stages, but I don't recommend you choose it."

Fei Jiao continued, "Your innate Spirit Seed is rather special. The Light Element already possesses offensive power. What you lack now is defense and mobility."

Xu Fang: "Like the Shadow Element?"

"No, no, no. You already have the Light Element; having the Shadow Element would cause conflict."

Fei Jiao knew someone who cultivated both Light and Shadow, and was often defeated by opponents of lower levels, precisely because his two attributes conflicted.

Others combined several attributes, but he, on the other hand, had his Giant Shadow Nail dispersed by Holy Shield, and his Shadow Dodge state was broken by his own light, leaving him only able to use single-element Skills, like a large Primary Mage.

Fei Jiao didn't want Xu Fang to follow in his footsteps.

"If I had to say, I'd recommend you awaken the Summoning or Space Element. Unfortunately, Induction Stones for dimensional magic are too rare, and they are generally for high-level use."

Fei Jiao was perceptive.

Xu Fang was clearly favored by Grand Commander Jiang. As long as he agreed to join the Forbidden Army, he would definitely not lack cultivation resources in the future.

Expensive pursuits like the Summoning Element could be arranged for him perfectly.

It's a shame, though, without suitable Induction Stones, it would all come down to luck.

Xu Fang didn't have many thoughts. He had a feeling that no matter what attribute he awakened, under the modification of his Golden Star Seed, it would always gallop in an incomprehensible direction.

Might as well just go with the flow and treat it like opening a blind box.

Soon, they arrived at the Bell Tower Magic Association. As usual, it was bustling with people, with Primary and even Intermediate level Mages moving through the crowd.

Fei Jiao navigated the place like he was returning home, leading Xu Fang to an elevator that took them to a special room.

Several people stood at the door. The one at the front was an acquaintance, Shi Zheng, the Chief Judge of the Gudu Judgment Society.

"Breaking through to the Intermediate level at seventeen is truly astonishing. I didn't expect my young friend to not only have extraordinary Talent in Magic Tools but also to cultivate far beyond ordinary people."

Shi Zheng walked over with a smile, naturally standing beside Xu Fang and nudging Fei Jiao aside. "Come, come, the Induction Stones are all ready, we have all the elements..."

Fei Jiao didn't bother with Shi Zheng's little scheme.

It was a joke. Targeted by Grand Commander Jiang, that greedy, ungrateful beast, let alone Shi Zheng, even if Han Ji were tied up, Xu Fang couldn't be kept!

Thinking of this, Fei Jiao's lips curled up as he looked at Shi Zheng, who was acting like a preening peacock.

Laugh now, laugh as happily as you can. I'll see how you cry later!

On the other side, Xu Fang also selected his own guiding stone.

The guiding stone was not large, emitting a purple glow all over, it was actually a Lightning Element guiding stone!

If Bright Blazing Fire was already this terrifying, wouldn't Bright Thunder be even more incredible?

"Take a deep breath and place your hand on the guiding stone," Shi Zheng said from the side. "Relax your body and follow the guiding stone's lead."

He winked at the people around him, and they quietly retreated. Everyone present was a Super Level Mage; if Xu Fang couldn't withstand the pressure of their gazes, it would be counterproductive.

"Hoo~"

Xu Fang let out a long breath, placed his hand on the guiding stone, closed his eyes, and entered a state of meditation.

His will connected to his Spiritual World, searching the vast, boundless universe for his Magic Star Seed.

Time slowly passed.

At a certain moment, a meteor streaking across the sky with a long tail appeared. Xu Fang, without hesitation, controlled his thoughts and moved towards it.

Two blue Star Seeds appeared before him, indistinguishable at first glance. But upon closer inspection, one could see that one was azure blue, and the other was ice blue.

"Not Lightning Element? This is... Water Element, and Ice Element?"

Before Xu Fang could ponder further, a golden light erupted in the previously dark spiritual universe!

Golden Star Seeds, one after another, forcefully surged into the two brand-new Magic Element Star Seeds, charging wildly within them.

One Star Seed after another was shattered by them, then gathered by a massive attraction, revolving around the Golden Star Seeds to form Star Rings.

"Ah, this..."

This was the second time, no, the third time this had happened.

Now, Xu Fang's Spiritual World had three Magic Systems revolving within it, all emitting a uniform golden glow, with only slight differences in their Star Rings.

Whenever the Golden Star Seeds moved, their light would resonate with the Star Rings.

Well, a happy ending for everyone?

After completing his awakening, Xu Fang emerged from his meditative state. He looked at the guiding stone again, which was now emitting a dazzling golden light.

So honest...

You can't stay!

Xu Fang placed one hand on the guiding stone, and with a thought, streams of Demonic Energy poured into it. Finally, unable to bear the strain, the guiding stone cracked into countless fragments and was completely destroyed.

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