At night, when the school grounds lay silent, Yu Tian tested his Lightning element in secret.
Unlike Fire, Lightning was volatile—its stars crackled with barely restrained energy, arcing wildly whenever he tried to stabilize them.
CRACK!
A violet bolt split the training dummy in half before dissipating into the night. The backlash left his fingertips numb, his muscles twitching with residual electricity.
[ Lightning Control: 4/7 Stars Stabilized ]
[ Risk of Overload: Moderate ]
[ Caution: Excessive Strain May Cause Mana Burn ]
Yu Tian smirked. "Worth it."
If he could master Lightning before the semester's end, no one at Tianlan Magic High would stand a chance against him.
3. Space – The Elusive Enigma
Space was different.
Its stars didn't just resist—they vanished, slipping through his mental grasp like smoke. The one time he stabilized two stars, reality itself seemed to warp around him—a pebble hovering mid-air for a fraction of a second before dropping.
[ Space Control: 2/7 Stars Stabilized ]
[ Effect: Minor Spatial Distortion Detected ]
[ Warning: Unpredictable Side Effects Possible ]
Yu Tian clenched his fists.
"I'll crack you eventually."
4. The Stone of Will – A Spiritual Boost
Frustrated by Space's resistance, Yu Tian turned to the System Shop. After scrolling through countless items, one caught his eye:
[ Stone of Will (Rare) ]
[ Effect: Increases Spiritual Strength, if it is used during meditation | Aids in stabilizing space elements ]
[ Note: Spiritual Strength is classified into Levels 1-10. Current Host Level: 1]
Without hesitation, Yu Tian purchased it.
The moment the smooth, azure stone touched his palm, a cool wave of energy surged through him. His mind, previously fatigued from hours of training, felt sharper, more resilient.
[ Spiritual Strength Enhanced! ]
[ Current Level: 1 → 1.1 (Partial Boost) ]
[ Space Control Efficiency Increased by 15% ]
That night, for the first time, he stabilized three Space stars without backlash.
"This changes everything."
With the Stone of Will now aiding his training, Yu Tian set his sights higher:
Master tier 2 Fire Spell – Unlock tier 2 Fire spells before the semester's end.
Refine Lightning Control – Eliminate the risk of backlash during casting.
Decipher Space – With enhanced spiritual strength, even partial control could grant him an unparalleled edge.
The world saw him as just another Fire mage with slightly stronger flames.
Let them underestimate me.