"Don't be afraid, everyone. This white dragon is just big. At the end of the day, it's still Warrior Level. There are over forty Intermediate Mages here. We might not lose!"
In the end, quite a few Intermediate Mages stepped forward, most of them scions of prominent families. Only those families had the resources to nurture so many young Intermediate Mages.
They coordinated in an orderly fashion, with clearly defined roles!
Fierce Fist, Ice Lock, Wind Disk, Thunderbolt!
All kinds of destructive magic flew as though they cost nothing, all ultimately aimed at the Heavenly Star White Dragon that almost filled the entire arena.
"...That tickles."
Long Zhanye remained motionless, letting the students' elemental magic strike her.
Lu Ling could even hear the unruffled languor in her voice.
Pureblood dragons really were terrifying. Even in their youth, their dragon scales could negate almost all the power of Elemental System magic.
"Dean Xiao, is this fight really necessary?" Seeing the Heavenly Star White Dragon take dozens of Intermediate Magic attacks so effortlessly, one teacher couldn't help swallowing.
In the arena.
The Heavenly Star White Dragon had had enough and violently beat her wings toward the mages.
Endless gales instantly swept up, even more powerful than an Intermediate Mage's Wind Disk. They blew a Wind Disk tornado apart outright, turning it into an even stronger monstrous wind.
"Aaaaaah!!"
Screams immediately rang out as dozens of mages were blown every which way.
"Well, that's over." Lu Ling turned away, bored. These mages probably no longer had the strength to fight.
Watching the white-haired boy's retreating back, the dozens of mages from prominent families couldn't swallow this humiliation.
They were the proud sons of heaven among their peers, with pride of their own.
To hand over the resources for every department without fighting or competing...
They couldn't do it!
For their families' reputations!
For the resources of every department!
"Take down this demon!!"
"Charge!!!!"
Bang!!!!
"Roar!!!!"
The Heavenly Star White Dragon stomped heavily on the ground, and the earth shook and the mountains trembled. Her terrifying roar was like a frighteningly powerful Sound Element Magic spell; those closest were even slammed against the iron cage.
"Heh, they really know how to give themselves extra scenes." Lu Ling found it amusing.
Suddenly, something unexpected happened.
Three shadows abruptly appeared around Lu Ling. Three students emerged from them, their spells already prepared!
"You're really looking down on us far too much!"
Even the countless spectators watching from the sidelines hadn't noticed this scheme! The Beast Fighting Competition never said they had to defeat the Summoned Beast!
Defeat the summoner, and the Summoned Beast would collapse without a fight!
Suddenly, an intense hope blazed in the new students' hearts. Perhaps they really could defeat this demon!
"Fire Burst!"
"Ice Lock!"
"Thunder Seal!"
"So this was your real plan? Not bad. At least you're not just a bunch of clowns jumping about." Lu Ling's gaze sharpened, his eyes gradually turning cold as a deep silver shone within them.
"What a pity."
"Space Rhythm, Time Lag."
A divine decree descended.
"What!?"
The world hit pause again, and astonishment spread uncontrollably across everyone's faces.
The icy chains, flames, and electric arcs that had been attacking Lu Ling hung in midair in an uncanny fashion, unable to draw even a fraction closer to him.
"It's... Intermediate Level Space Element!"
Someone recognized Lu Ling's magic.
The Space Element... wasn't that magic one could only awaken at the Advanced Level? And was this really something the Space Element could do?
They had never imagined that Space Element magic could even freeze other people's attack spells!
"Fear is a living creature's instinct, but courage is humanity's anthem." Looking at the three mages who had "sacrificed themselves for righteousness," Lu Ling felt inexplicably moved.
"In that case... spend a week in bed for me!" The previously mild-mannered Lu Ling suddenly revealed a villain's wicked grin. His magic was already complete.
"Mind Control!"
A great silver hand lifted the three like chicks, then casually tossed them into the sky.
"Aaaaaah!"
Bang.
They traced three perfect parabolas, with just the right amount of force.
"Any other schemes? If not, I'm leaving." Lu Ling looked at the mages sprawled on the ground, intending to throw them all out of the beast-fighting cage together, lest they play dirty and disgust him after he left.
"We... surrender."
"I'll gladly accept the resources for every department, then."
With a casual wave of Lu Ling's hand, the Heavenly Star White Dragon dissolved into specks of starlight. He then left the wrecked Green Fighting Pavilion as though nothing had happened.
"The Space Element, the Summoning System... and formidable mental strength. This boy truly is extraordinarily gifted." Dean Fu suddenly realized something. Looking flustered, he leaned toward Dean Xiao and spoke quietly.
"Dean Xiao, I suspect..."
"Don't worry. He's different from Ding Yumian. I've checked personally. He might even be able to help Ding Yumian." Dean Xiao shook his head, watching the white-haired boy leave after his display of prowess before the crowd.
A week later.
The matter of the Beast Fighting Competition had drawn to a close.
And so, a moniker that everyone avoided like the plague spread through both the Green Campus and the Main Campus!
White hair, a white dragon, white magic!
The Pearl White King!
"Hey, look at that... white hair. It's the Pearl White King," a girl whispered.
"He's looking over! Go, go!"
"...Am I really that scary?" Lu Ling shook his head. These people really were petty.
All he had done was snatch away their resources for breaking through to Intermediate Mage.
"Now... it's time to collect my resources."
Lu Ling raised his head and looked at the most conspicuous high-rise on the Green Campus, the Pearl Library.
It was also where Dean Xiao's office was located.
"You're here, Lu Ling."
"You certainly cut an imposing figure at the Beast Fighting Competition."
"Please don't tease me, Dean Xiao." Lu Ling smiled awkwardly, then asked, "When can I enter the Three-Step Tower to cultivate?"
"Look how impatient you are." Dean Xiao shot Lu Ling a look. "You'll get what's yours. With the whole school as witnesses, none of the academy's parties have any objections regarding you."
"You've earned fifteen days of cultivation time in total. That's a very substantial reward even on the Main Campus!"
Because Lu Ling had already spoken to Dean Xiao during the special admissions examination two months earlier, using time in the Three-Step Tower as a resource reward had quickly been approved.
Moreover, knowing that Lu Ling had numerous magic elements, Dean Xiao had specially secured fifteen days for him!
At this point, he had done everything he could.
"Thank you, Dean Xiao!" Delight appeared on Lu Ling's face, and he hurriedly bowed in thanks.
"You earned all this yourself. My resources will also lean toward the stronger ones. I hope your path of magic won't be too short."
"What are you saying, Dean Xiao? I'll definitely be someone who changes the magical world!"
"Hahaha, I'll be waiting for that day!" Dean Xiao laughed heartily, his gaze gradually sharpening.
"You can go to the Three-Step Tower anytime, but I can give you some advice on how to use it.
"The concentration of elements inside the Three-Step Tower decreases with the time you spend cultivating. You can divide the fifteen days into three five-day sessions. Going in when one of your magic elements is about to break through will give you the best value..."
Dean Xiao hadn't served as a teacher for many years, but at this moment, he was like a learned elder, carefully explaining all kinds of details and methods of magical cultivation to Lu Ling.
The latter did not interrupt Dean Xiao either, listening quietly.
What a pity, Dean Xiao. I already have a master, but I'm willing to call you my teacher.