The moment Dongfang Chen appeared.
Everyone's gaze converged on him.
Even Tang Yue, among the teachers, was taken aback.
Of everyone present, only Ye Xin Xia and Mu Ningxue knew Dongfang Chen better than Tang Yue did.
The two of them got along very well in private, so Tang Yue had learned more than a little about Dongfang Chen's talent—talent that was even more monstrous than a demon's.
At first, Tang Yue had even suspected that Dongfang Chen might be a member of the Black Church. But after learning about his freakish talent and abundant cultivation resources, she put that thought aside.
Although Dongfang Chen was only a Beginner Intermediate Mage, if they really fought, even Tang Yue, an Intermediate Level Mage, couldn't guarantee she'd win.
Of course, she only thought that because she didn't know Dongfang Chen had cultivated Dou Qi.
"Please touch the Star Sensing Stone and channel your magic energy into it."
Dongfang Chen nodded and placed his hand on it.
Very quickly, the Star Sensing Stone shone like a glaring, high-wattage lamp. Even though it was daytime, the light was still so dazzling that everyone could barely keep their eyes open.
"S!" the three examiners exclaimed in unison.
The light Dongfang Chen made the Star Sensing Stone emit was brighter than anyone else's by far.
The three examiners gave him an S not because that was the best he could do, but because S was the highest score in the Annual Assessment.
"Would you like to demonstrate your magic release?"
"Of course," Dongfang Chen replied with a smile.
He walked over to an open area.
"Mind Control—Repel!"
In the blink of an eye, a vast, invisible, transparent wave appeared in the air. It slammed into the ground, plowing through the solid earth.
Space Element Magic wasn't as explosive as Fire Element or Lightning Element Magic, but its power was no less than theirs.
"Space Element!"
The difficulty of cultivating the Space Element was famous.
The three examiners knew that Dongfang Chen had Innate All Element, but they hadn't expected him to choose to cultivate the Space Element, let alone become so proficient in it.
"And that was... One Thought Star Track!"
The three examiners exclaimed again. They exchanged glances and fell silent for a long time.
Though they were examiners, even they found One Thought Star Track astonishing.
"Teacher Tang Yue, what is One Thought Star Track?"
Some of the students didn't understand the term, so they asked Tang Yue.
Tang Yue was just as shocked.
She collected herself and explained with a smile, "One Thought Star Track is an advanced casting technique. Simply put, you can think of it as instant magic. Most ordinary Intermediate Level Mages—and even High-Tier Mages—can't do it."
After Tang Yue's explanation, everyone finally understood what it meant. Their eyes turned to Dongfang Chen with admiration.
An ability that most Intermediate Level Mages and even High-Tier Mages couldn't manage—and yet a Beginner Mage had pulled it off?
This young man's talent was terrifying!
"Teacher Xue, your class really has produced some remarkable students."
The principal patted Homeroom Teacher Xue Musheng on the shoulder.
Xue Musheng couldn't hide his excitement either.
Aside from Xu Zhaoting from the class next door, all the students with the top Annual Assessment scores in the school were in his class. His year-end bonus was in the bag!
No, not just the bonus. He'd probably get the Outstanding Teacher of the Year award, too!
The principal and Homeroom Teacher Xue Musheng weren't the only ones pleased. Mu Zhuoyun and Mu He were smiling as well.
As members of the School Board, they invested in and trained a number of talented students from the school every year.
That was one of the reasons this small branch of the Mu Clan had been able to put down roots in Bocheng.
However, Mu Zhuoyun wasn't sure whether Dongfang Chen had already received an offer from the Dongfang Family. So he didn't invite anyone on the spot, choosing instead to privately approach the talented students later.
That way, he could show Dongfang Chen some respect and avoid the embarrassment of being rejected in front of everyone.
In the Advanced Class, Tang Yue was lecturing tirelessly.
Mofan leaned over and quietly asked Dongfang Chen, "Dongfang, did the Mu Family try to recruit you in private?"
"No," Dongfang Chen replied, shaking his head.
"Figures. You're a direct descendant of the Dongfang Family. With your status, the Mu Clan isn't qualified to recruit you," Mofan said. "Do you think I should join the Mu Clan?"
"That's up to you. Joining a great family has its advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that you'll never have to worry about cultivation resources again. The downside is losing your freedom."
Dongfang Chen said with a smile.
"Of course, if you're not interested in the Bocheng Mu Clan, you can join our Dongfang Family instead. I can put in a good word for you. You'd get the best resources and the greatest freedom possible."
Although those cultivation resources were practically nothing to Dongfang Chen—he could give them to Mofan for free—Mofan wasn't a cute girl, so why should he give them away for nothing?
Mofan didn't reply, but his expression already showed he'd made up his mind.
"Sorry, Dongfang. I think I'd rather stay free and do my own thing."
Mofan was tempted by Dongfang Chen's offer, but he still didn't like the feeling of being tied down.
Dongfang Chen nodded. He'd only asked on a whim.
Mofan's Innate Dual Element gave him tremendous potential, but it still couldn't compare to Dongfang Chen's Innate All Element.
In the wilderness.
An invisible, transparent wave of spatial energy surged past, and the Servant Level Ghost Wolf Beast was instantly pinned in place.
Then a Lightning Seal struck, killing the Ghost Wolf Beast on the spot.
"Good! Good! Good!"
Butler Sai, now an Archmage, praised his young master again and again.
"Young Master, your magic is already perfectly polished. You can even combine different Magic Elements, and Servant Level Demons are no longer a match for you. Your movements are exceptionally nimble, too. You'd probably hold your own against a Commander Level Demon."
Butler Sai smiled with satisfaction.
The young master really was the Dongfang Family's lucky star.
Not only had he provided precious pills, but his magic talent was terrifying as well.
When asked about the origins of his alchemy, Dongfang Chen had said that he had a mysterious master who taught him potion-making.
The Full-Time Magician World had things similar to pills and potions, too.
So no one was surprised by the appearance of pills.
At most, they were impressed that the pills produced by the Dongfang Family were even more effective.
"My magic... is only so-so,"
Dongfang Chen said.
Although he was only a Beginner Intermediate Mage, combining different Magic Elements could produce an effect greater than the sum of its parts.
Once he advanced to Beginner High Tier and learned the Beginner Level 3 spell, he should be able to defeat a Commander Level Demon.
Of course, that was without using Dou Qi.
Other than the two girls closest to him, Ye Xin Xia and Mu Ningxue, no one knew that Dongfang Chen possessed an even more terrifying power within him.
If Dongfang Chen unleashed the power of a Three-Star Grand Dou Shi inside him, even Butler Sai, an Archmage, might not be able to handle it.
And that was without even considering the Heavenly Flames, another devastating weapon in Dongfang Chen's hands.
Although Archmage Magic was more destructive than a Grand Dou Shi's Dou Qi, if an Archmage let Dongfang Chen get close, Dongfang Chen was confident he could kill one!
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