Mu Ningxue Arrives

Early the next morning, thirty freshman classes—1,500 students in Tianlan Magic High School uniforms—stood in neat blocks across the training ground. The sight was impressive.

Before the assessment, the principal naturally had to give a speech. It was the same every year.

Then came an address from a school trustee.

"Today is a very special day."

"Because we've invited Bo City's most outstanding female mage. At fifteen, she was admitted to the Imperial Capital Magic Academy as an exceptional candidate. I'm sure many of you have heard her story."

"That's right, she's Mu Ningxue! Let's give a round of applause to this magic prodigy, who should have been in your year but has already gone on to university!"

Mu He stood at the podium and spoke in a ringing voice.

At his words, a stir swept across the training ground.

"Oh my god, it's Mu Ningxue! I heard that when she awakened her Ice Element, she froze the ground beneath her feet solid!"

"That's just a rumor. What I heard is more reliable: she learned Beginner Ice Magic in only eight months."

"Eight... eight months? Good lord, I've been at school for a year and I've only mastered five Stars!"

"That's not even the point... The point is, she's gorgeous too! Beauty and talent in one—the pride of Bo City!"

The whole school burst into discussion. From their reactions, it was clear none of the students were strangers to Mu Ningxue's name.

On the stage, a beautiful figure stood still and proud, like a lotus amid snow. Her snow-white, high-waisted fitted dress showed off her striking figure.

Yet it was not merely her youthful allure that drew every eye. It was also her stunning, long silver-white hair, parted down the middle.

Despite the sweltering heat, the woman standing proudly on