Versatile Mage: Starting with the White Tiger Pendant

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

Ding Yumian's eyes widened as her forehead radiated light. Her jet-black hair fluttered, and her figure gently floated three feet above the ground. Her dress swayed ethereally as an endless wave of spiritual energy surged outward, distorting the surrounding air. The scorching white mist was forced back, revealing a vacuum-like zone.

The one who bore the brunt was Lu Jun. He felt an immense pressure that instantly darkened his vision. Even with the combined forces of his Curse Nebula and Spiritual Stardust, his condensed mental wall shattered effortlessly.

Crack! Crack!

Lu Jun's straight posture began to bend under the overwhelming pressure, as if he was on the verge of kneeling. His head buzzed incessantly, and even the floor beneath him started to crack.

For the first time, he truly felt the terror of a Calamity Bearer. Although they were the same age, Ding Yumian's cultivation level was leaps ahead of his. In retrospect, Mo Fan's future challenge against her would undoubtedly have been met with mercy—her Spiritual Element hadn't even been fully utilized in that match.

Gradually, Lu Jun's consciousness became hazy. His flushed face reflected his struggle, as if he were being drawn into the vortex of her emotional resonance.

Just as he was about to be assimilated by Ding Yumian's overwhelming spirit...

"Get out!"

Suddenly, a deep-seated defiance erupted within him. In his mental realm, his Metal Element Nebula and Water Element Nebula both began exerting themselves. Under the crushing pressure, it seemed as if his essence, energy, and spirit were being tempered, growing sharper.

From Bo City to the present—slaying demons, hunting the Black Vatican, and battling 500 foes—hadn't he always proved himself against his peers?

Lu Jun's determination was unyielding, as firm as steel. The indomitable aura that had swept through the new student competition earlier reemerged. As his will stabilized, the crystal-clear sword in the center of his Spiritual Element, polished under the external onslaught, shot into the sky, slashing at the intangible crystal barrier. The already fragile screen shattered.

Pop!

A crisp sound echoed in his mind.

In the next moment, within Lu Jun's spiritual realm, a translucent Stardust broke through its barriers and rapidly expanded. In the blink of an eye, it transformed into a vast Nebula with 49 radiant stars.

Spiritual Element – Intermediate Stage! Mental Realm – Second Stage!

In the dark expanse of his spiritual universe, four distinct Nebulae—platinum, azure, emerald, and translucent—shone brightly. Their vivid colors intertwined, making the realm appear teeming with life, as if nurturing countless living beings.

Yes, with the breakthrough in his Spiritual Element and the resulting feedback, Lu Jun's mental power surged, shattering his long-standing bottleneck in the first stage and reaching the second stage. His consciousness became significantly clearer.

The enhancement was akin to obtaining the effect of a double Spirit Seed. Combined with the Curse Element's innate Curse Imprint, his strength became even more terrifying. The Spiritual Element also benefitted, giving rise to his self-created magic, Spiritual Sword, which might even inflict severe mental damage on Advanced Mages.

Of course, despite his excitement over this breakthrough in his four-element Intermediate cultivation, his priority was still to wake Ding Yumian.

The spiritual waves emanating from her were growing stronger by the second. Although Lu Jun's breakthrough allowed him to resist for now, it was only a matter of time before he succumbed again.

Clenching his teeth, he pushed through the transparent, distorted waves surrounding him. With great difficulty, he approached Ding Yumian, who was suspended mid-air. Gazing at the straight-haired, dignified woman in front of him, he reached out with an effortful hand and lightly tapped her shoulder. Even through the fabric of her clothing, her silky smooth skin seemed tangible.

At the same time, Lu Jun transmitted his thoughts directly into her spiritual realm:

"Control your emotions!"

These words jolted Ding Yumian awake. Instantly, the surging spiritual energy withdrew, and her floating body fell, staggering forward and leaning onto Lu Jun's solid shoulder.

Moments later, the almost-embracing duo separated. Ding Yumian, as if startled, took a few steps back but did not lose control again. Her flushed face betrayed her embarrassment as she softly apologized:

"I'm sorry, I almost hurt you. I didn't mean it."

Lu Jun felt the immense mental pressure recede like a tide. Relieved, he exhaled deeply and looked at her meaningfully before remarking:

"Your Spiritual Element is terrifying."

Hearing this, Ding Yumian grew nervous. Her secret had been exposed. Dean Xiao had specifically instructed her never to reveal this, as the consequences could be dire.

To her surprise, Lu Jun seemed to anticipate her worries. With a faint smile, he said:

"Relax. I won't snitch on you. Besides, you now know my secret too."

"We both hold leverage over each other."

He wasn't joking. If she lost control again, even Lu Jun would be in trouble. So he sought to reassure her. Though he was tempted to joke, "Ding Yumian, you wouldn't want the Holy Council to know you're a Spiritual Calamity Bearer, would you?", he refrained.

Hearing this, Ding Yumian remembered how Lu Jun had resisted her Spiritual Element magic earlier. Including the Curse Element and Water Element he already possessed, he had a total of three elements. This was clearly abnormal.

Her unease faded slightly, but her cheeks remained flushed. Today's series of unexpected events had overwhelmed her—her body was exposed, her secret was uncovered, and they had even embraced. She felt mortified.

In just a short period, she had established an unexpectedly close connection with a stranger. For someone with her serene and reserved nature, this was overwhelming. Exhausted, she took a deep breath and said:

"This was my fault. I concede. We'll talk later."

"Alright," Lu Jun nodded, agreeing. However, his mind was racing. Reflecting on the intense mental pressure earlier, he realized he had always struggled with finding ways to temper his mental strength.

Many mages of the Spiritual, Curse, and Dimensional Elements relied on prolonged combat to naturally improve their cultivation. Treasures that could accelerate this process were exceedingly rare.

Now, he realized—a Spiritual Calamity Bearer was the perfect sharpening stone!

At this point, the white mist around them began to dissipate. Their clash had only lasted a short while.

Outside the arena, the thick mist had obscured the battle, leaving the spectators to speculate wildly.

"Who would've thought? Apart from his powerful Curse Element, Lu Jun also hid another element. Was that a Spirit Seed? His Water Element is three times stronger than a regular mage's!"

"A freshman with two elements at the first level of the Intermediate stage, both highly refined, plus a super magic tool. Tsk, who among his peers could rival him?"

"A Spirit Seed, huh? Even many seniors in the main campus don't have one."

"Am I the only one shipping this pair?"

"Same! He's confident and straightforward, and she's gentle and understanding. They're a perfect match—golden boy and jade maiden!"

"Classic red-blue CP vibes. They're opposites attracting—water and fire. Imagine the fanfiction potential. A hundred thousand words easily!"

"Ugh, fangirls, leave! Don't ruin this serious mage duel."

When the mist cleared, the spectators saw Lu Jun with his sword resting on Ding Yumian's neck. The female mage conceded.

The students sighed but weren't surprised. They grew excited instead:

"Not bad. He finally revealed his Water Element. Dongfang Ming and Ding Yumian clearly wore him down. Let's keep the momentum going!"

Watching Ding Yumian's graceful retreating figure, Lu Jun turned inward, examining his spiritual realm. With four Nebulae now in his arsenal, his Spiritual Element's advancement to the Intermediate stage allowed him to unleash Spiritual Impact a hundred times—enough to disrupt a mage's star paths repeatedly.

This breakthrough significantly bolstered his ability to duel the entire freshman cohort.

Standing tall, Lu Jun surveyed the audience and said indifferently:

"Next."

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