EFB Chapter 19 Becoming a Level 7 Mage
Chapter 19 Becoming a Level 7 Mage
Lin Tian and Lao En rode the fiery wind, slowly landing on the open ground of the manor amidst a scorching airflow. Lao En looked at Lin Tian, his eyes full of concern and expectation, and said earnestly, "Lin Tian, you've endured many hardships in the Monster Mountain Range; it must have been truly arduous. While such trials can forge a strong person, it's also important to know how to balance work and rest. Go back to the palace and rest for a few days, relax your tense nerves, and take care of your health. Cultivation cannot be rushed."
Lin Tian nodded respectfully and said gratefully, "Thank you for your concern, teacher. I understand." After saying that, he turned and embarked on the road back to the palace.
As Lin Tian stepped into the palace, the familiar atmosphere enveloped him. He went straight to his father and mother's chambers, his heart filled with longing for his loved ones. The moment they saw them, their eyes first lit up with joy, then with deep heartache. His mother quickly stepped forward, gently taking Lin Tian's hand. Her gaze swept over him, and when she saw the scars, some deep, some shallow, her eyes instantly reddened, her voice trembling, "Tian'er, you've suffered so much on your journey, these wounds…"
The Emperor also stepped forward, patted Lin Tian on the shoulder, his eyes full of concern: "Child, the Monster Mountain Range is fraught with danger. It is a blessing that you have returned safely."
Lin Tian felt a warmth in his heart and smiled as he comforted her, "Father, Mother, you don't need to worry. These scars are proof of my growth, and each one makes me stronger."
Seeing Lin Tian's slightly tired eyes, the Empress Dowager felt a pang of heartache and said, "Eat first, then rest."
Lin Tian nodded. After having dinner with his parents, he returned to his palace. A steaming bath was already prepared. He slowly stepped into the tub, letting the warm water envelop his body. His long-tensioned mental energy gradually relaxed, and the battles and dangers he had experienced in the Monster Mountain Range seemed to dissipate with the water. He closed his eyes, immersed in this rare tranquility, and unknowingly drifted off to sleep.
When Lin Tian woke up, sunlight streamed through the window onto his face. He looked out and realized it was already noon the next day. He felt full of energy and his mind was clearer than ever before. After meditating for a while, feeling the smooth flow of magic and battle qi within his body, he got up and went to the restaurant.
When he entered the dining room, he found his father, mother, sister, and brother already seated. His sister's eyes lit up when she saw Lin Tian, and she said with a smile, "Little brother, you're finally awake! We've all been waiting for you!"
Lin Tian looked at his sister and was pleasantly surprised to find that her aura had become even more refined, reaching the peak of a level six warrior, while his brother had also reached the late stage of a level six warrior. He exclaimed, "Sister, brother, your strength has improved greatly again!"
The older sister playfully raised her chin: "That's true, but compared to you, we're far behind. Little brother, tell us about the Monster Mountain Range, we've been curious about it for ages."
The older brother nodded in agreement: "Yes, little brother, you must have experienced a lot of thrilling and exciting things in the Monster Mountain Range. Tell us about them."
Lin Tian smiled, sat down, and began to recount: "The Monster Mountain Range is filled with dense forests and treacherous peaks, where all sorts of magical beasts hide. I encountered a tough-skinned, armored rhinoceros. That guy was nearly three zhang tall and could withstand level five magic. I held it off for three hours before finding an opportunity to attack the gap in its foreleg joints and defeat it. There was also a completely black shadow panther that could blend into the shadows and move quickly. Its claws were coated with paralyzing poison. I was toyed with by it for two days before I figured out its patterns and finally killed it."
The older sister and brother listened, their eyes wide with amazement. The older sister couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow, that sounds so thrilling! Did you encounter any even more powerful monsters?"
Lin Tian nodded: "Of course, I also fought against a level seven green-striped python. That green-striped python was enormous, as thick as a water bucket and several meters long, with incredibly hard scales. Its attacks were fast and fierce, and it took me a lot of effort to kill it."
As he spoke, Lin Tian took out his storage ring and showed off the spoils inside one by one: "Look, these are the magic cores I obtained from those magical beasts, and the anonymous magic crystal cards I got from the raiders."
The older sister and brother gazed at the magic cores radiating a strange light, their eyes filled with envy. Lin Tian selected some gifts and handed them to his parents, sisters, and brothers: "Father, Mother, sister, brother, these are for you. Sister, this level six fire-type magic core is suitable for you and can assist your cultivation; brother, take this dagger, I snatched it from the raiders, it's very sharp; Father, Mother, this level seven magic core is the highest level I have, I'm giving it to you."
The older sister happily accepted the magic core: "Thank you, little brother, this is a wonderful gift!"
The older brother smiled and took the dagger: "Little brother, that's very kind of you. But what should we be careful about when we go on training missions in the future?"
Lin Tian's expression turned serious as he said earnestly, "First of all, you must have a clear understanding of your own strength and never rashly challenge opponents far beyond your capabilities. Danger lurks everywhere in the Monster Mountain Range, so you must always be vigilant and pay attention to your surroundings. When you encounter a monster, don't panic. First, observe its weaknesses, and then look for an opportunity to attack. Also, never be greedy for short-term gains; some seemingly tempting things may hide deadly traps."
The Emperor added from the side, "That's right, your brother is right. Safety is always the top priority when you're out there. If you encounter danger that you can't handle, be sure to come back immediately and don't be reckless."
After resting for a while, Lin Tian fully enjoyed the warmth of his family, which greatly soothed his mind and body. He then resumed his usual cultivation routine, practicing regularly every day while continuously researching and perfecting his cultivation path that combined magic and battle aura.
Every morning, he would rise and go to the training ground behind the palace. He would begin with a set of basic warrior training exercises, warming his entire body and circulating his battle qi throughout his limbs, feeling it surge like a river within him. Then, wielding a long spear, he would unleash his self-created techniques, each move infused with magic, causing the spear tip to sometimes ignite with blazing flames and sometimes unleash powerful impacts. During practice, he constantly adjusted the ratio of magic to battle qi, striving to achieve the perfect balance.
In the afternoon, Lin Tian would find a quiet place to practice magic. He would meditate and sense the magical elements around him, trying to condense and compress them. To improve his control over the magical elements, he would use magic to shape flames of various forms, from simple fireballs to complex fire phoenixes, constantly challenging his limits.
At night, Lin Tian would enter a meditative state again to temper his mental energy.
And so, half a year passed in the blink of an eye. On a quiet night, while Lin Tian was cultivating, he felt fluctuations in his spiritual power, and he successfully broke through to the peak of level six.
But he was not satisfied with this and immediately chose to go into seclusion for intensive training.
During his seclusion, he devoted himself entirely to cultivation, isolating himself from the outside world. He continued to forge weapons using fire magic, fully activating his mental energy to sense the changes in the fire elements within them.
Finally, on the fifth day of his seclusion, with the successful forging of a new weapon, Lin Tian's spiritual power naturally reached level seven. Overjoyed, Lin Tian suppressed his excitement and, riding this momentum, began refining the elements of heaven and earth. As the first drop of liquefied magic slowly fell, Lin Tian successfully became a level seven mage. He could feel his connection with the magical elements becoming stronger, and his control over magic power becoming much more effortless.
After refining the magic power, Lin Tian emerged from seclusion. He couldn't wait to see his parents and tell them the good news. Upon hearing this, his father and mother's eyes were filled with joy and pride.
Afterwards, Lin Tian went straight to Professor Lauen's manor. When Lauen learned that Lin Tian had successfully broken through to the seventh level of magic, a gratified smile appeared on his face. He patted Lin Tian on the shoulder: "Lin Tian, you really didn't disappoint me. The seventh level of magic is just a new starting point. The road ahead is long. You must continue to work hard and constantly improve your strength."
Lin Tian nodded firmly: "Teacher, don't worry, I will definitely continue to cultivate diligently and reach the Saint Realm as soon as possible."