I pulled out a book titled "An In-Depth Guide to Basic Wind Magic" from the beginner's magic bookshelf. It was quite thick. I flipped through the table of contents and found it to be quite comprehensive, covering topics such as an overview of wind magic, how to use wind magic, a comprehensive list of basic wind magic spells, and the applications and examples of basic wind magic.
I found a well-lit spot to sit down and began reading with great interest.
Wind magic turned out to be quite simple: it involves using specific incantations to activate the wind elements in nature to achieve the caster's desired outcome, provided the caster possesses sufficient magical power and mental strength.
I tried reciting the incantation: "Free wind, heed my command.—Air Shield." As soon as I finished the incantation, I felt the air currents in front of me accelerate, forming an invisible air wall. My interest was immediately piqued; it turned out I could also use magic from other elements—that was pretty cool.
I spent a day practicing all the basic wind magic spells, and by the end, I could perform them with ease.
At the staircase entrance, someone had brought me food and water without me noticing. After eating, I peered through the gaps in the ventilation system and saw that it had grown dark outside. The lighting here relied almost entirely on magical stones. I cast a basic wind-element flight spell on myself and swiftly began circling the eighth floor of the library. It was truly exhilarating! Though called a flight spell, it wasn't actual flight—merely an acceleration spell that boosted movement speed.
Since I couldn't damage anything here, I dared not experiment with attack spells. After playing around for a while, I stopped and repeated the incantation for the basic wind magic spell several times to ensure I wouldn't forget it before stopping. Actually, what I didn't know was that the Demon King's Art itself was a form of magical power cultivation. I had been practicing it for four years, and although I was only at the second level, my magical power had reached the realm of a high-level mage, which is why I could easily use basic wind magic.
Since I had already mastered the basic wind-element magic, I decided to try using magic from other elements. I took out a basic fire-element magic book from the bookshelf...
Thus, I practiced magic during the day and cultivated my Tianmo Gong at night. It took me five days to master the basic spells of the wind, fire, earth, and water elements. However, I couldn't master the light element; I simply couldn't control the light element. I thought maybe it was because it conflicted with my Demon Magic. Regardless, I was already satisfied with learning so many spells.
After mastering the basic spells of the four elements, I began to tackle intermediate-level spells. By the way, on the continent, magic is divided into ten levels: three levels of basic magic, three levels of intermediate magic, and three levels of advanced magic. The tenth level is a forbidden spell.
When I started learning intermediate magic, I encountered resistance. I could barely use fourth-level magic, but after using it a few times, I felt weak all over and couldn't concentrate. I couldn't use fifth- or sixth-level magic at all. Maybe my magical power had reached its limit. Since I couldn't practice them, I decided to memorize them all first. As my magical power improves, I'll practice them later. I spent half a month memorizing all the four-element magic spells from levels 1 to 9 in the library, preparing to practice them slowly once my magical power improves.
Before I knew it, I had been here for over 20 days. These 20 days were incredibly important to me, as they brought about a significant breakthrough in my magical abilities. Due to my daily focused study of magic, my Heavenly Demon Technique finally broke through the second layer and entered the third layer. Once I complete the third layer, I will be able to perform the Fallen Angel Transformation, which will mark a qualitative leap forward.
I have already memorized all the magic spells. To ensure I don't forget them, I spent another two days reviewing them several times. By human standards, I am now at least a high-level magician.
After practicing magic for nearly a month, I feel my senses have become much more acute than before, and I can concentrate easily. Several dark magic spells that were previously unusable are now within my reach.
Improving magic isn't something that can be done overnight. With two months left, I'll see if there are any martial arts techniques suitable for me.
Learning martial arts isn't as simple as practicing magic. I spent two days searching for techniques suitable for me, but the ones I could understand were all basic skills. The advanced techniques were beyond my comprehension and focused primarily on technique. This left me in a dilemma. Martial arts are my foundation. With the powerful physique of my Bimong clan, it would be a shame not to learn advanced martial arts.
I lay on the ground, staring at the ceiling in a daze. What should I learn? Suddenly, as I turned my head, I noticed something under a bookshelf in the corner. The shadow of the bookshelf blocked the view, making it hard to see clearly.
Curious, I walked over and pulled out a dusty iron box from under the bookshelf. Three prominent characters were engraved on it—"Mad God's Decision." Opening the iron box, I found a yellowed book inside, and the title was clearly "Mad God's Decision." My heart began to race. Just from the name, I knew this was a secret manual. Flipping to the first page, the title was written in large characters: "Kuang Shen Jue Overview: Kuang Shen Jue, also known as Ba Huang Jue, is the ultimate martial arts technique. It can be practiced regardless of previous training. This technique is based on developing one's own potential through a special type of martial energy. Those with weak willpower should not practice it, those with weak meridians should not practice it, those who cannot undergo the 'Kuang Hua' transformation should not practice it, and women should not practice it."
Turning to the next page, it reads: "Without a 'mad transformation' physique, the body cannot withstand the overwhelming power of the Mad God's Decision. Once mastered, the qi will overwhelm the body, leading to self-destruction. Be cautious, be cautious. Those with weak resolve will be controlled by the powerful force and go mad. Those who practice this technique must control themselves and avoid becoming bloodthirsty; otherwise, it will spiral out of control, leading to madness and death."
The Mad God Technique is divided into twelve layers, with the first layer being the most difficult. It is the process of converting the original technique into the Mad God Technique. The book states that if one cannot convert the original technique into the Mad God Technique and master the first layer within one year, one should not continue to force oneself to practice.
The following sections detail the practice methods. This technique seems quite suitable for me to practice. I can go into a frenzy! This is great. Finally, I've found a martial art technique that suits me.
Excitedly, I began practicing according to the text in the book. I channeled the power of the original Thunder Armor Technique along the pathways of the Mad God Technique. After an hour, I awoke from meditation, drenched in sweat. I threw the book aside and cursed, "What a worthless technique! It's impossible to practice!" During my practice, the meridians through which the power flowed were excruciatingly painful, and I could only activate one-tenth of the meridians. If I continued to force myself to practice, there was a risk of my meridians bursting.
Should I give up? But the book described it as so good that I felt reluctant to give up. I picked up the book again and read it carefully. It said that as long as I could successfully complete the first layer of a full cycle, it would be considered complete. So, that meant I had already completed one-tenth of the first layer. Thinking of this, my lost confidence returned a little.
I took a deep breath, calmed the surging qi and blood within my body, and started over according to the technique. The meridians I had circulated through earlier passed quickly, but at the ten percent mark, the intense pain returned. I gritted my teeth and pushed forward a little more, but eventually had to stop when I couldn't endure it anymore.
This time, I didn't throw the book away. I thought that if I continued like this, I should still be able to practice by advancing a little each time. I'd better rest for now.
Lying on the ground, I flipped back to read the description in the book: Mastering the first layer allows one to project qi outward, usable for both offense and defense. Appendix: Mad God Fist First Form — *. * involves striking the ground with Mad God Decision qi, shattering the surrounding terrain into countless particles for a 360-degree attack, most suitable for when surrounded. Below was the method of exerting force... Once fully mastered, one can control the ground within a 15-meter radius centered on the body, causing the ground within the controlled area to explode and scatter in an attack.
The description in the book was truly impressive. If I could master it, I wouldn't fear being surrounded or the opponent's techniques. Haha.
This time, the Mad God's Decision has piqued my interest. I took a deep breath, sat cross-legged again, and began practicing the Mad God's Decision for the third time. Thus, I repeatedly pushed against the meridians within my body. After one month, I miraculously broke through 99% of the meridians. With one final breakthrough, I could complete the first layer of cultivation.
However, it turned out that the first layer of the Mad God's Decision was not so easy to master. Another ten days passed, and I still couldn't break through the final resistance to form a complete cycle. I sat dejectedly against the bookshelf and slammed my fist on the floor (without using any qi).
"Ouch." A book fell off the shelf and hit me on the head. I cursed, "Damn it, even a book is bullying me."
Picking up the book from the ground, I saw the title on the cover: *Continental Military Insights*. It was a military strategy book. I put the book back on the shelf. Seeing it, I suddenly realized that one of my main purposes for coming here was to secretly study human military tactics, yet I hadn't taken advantage of this opportunity in the library. It had already been over two months, and time was running out.
I hurriedly opened the book again and flipped through a few pages, immediately captivated by its contents. Perhaps I was born a warlike person. The successful battle examples and strategic tactics described in the book deeply captivated me.
Thus, I read one military strategy book after another. I did not demand of myself to fully comprehend the brilliant strategies of these legendary generals; I only needed to remember them. These teachings should be the most precious to orcs, and if applied flexibly, they would certainly have a significant impact.
Ten days later, I felt my memory had reached its limit. I simply couldn't remember any more information, and forcing myself further was pointless. What I had already memorized was sufficient to complete the task. These days, juggling so much information had left my head spinning.
Today, I won't look at anything else. I'll practice the Mad God Technique during the day and the Heavenly Demon Technique at night. I'll treat today as a day of rest. I cleared my mind of distractions and focused intently on cultivating the Mad God Technique. The true qi flowed smoothly through the meridians in the front, but when it reached the final point, it caused excruciating pain. If I couldn't break through it, all my previous efforts would be in vain. I didn't care anymore; today, no matter what, I had to overcome the pain.
I circulated my true qi back and forth through the already unblocked meridians to make them even smoother. The crucial moment finally arrived. I concentrated all my strength on the middle section of the meridian's energy pathway, then pushed the energy with all my might, like sprinting within the meridians, constantly accelerating it to peak speed, charging relentlessly toward the final barrier.
A loud "boom" echoed within my body, and unbearable pain assaulted every part of my body. All the energy inside me ceased to move, and I felt as though my meridians had split open. My body convulsed, and I fainted.
It hurts so much, so much! "Ah!" I jolted awake. Was the meridian breakthrough just a dream? My body felt swollen, as if my muscles had expanded. The world before my eyes seemed more vibrant than before. I scanned my surroundings and could easily discern the patterns on a bookshelf 20 meters away. I rejoiced—had I passed the test and mastered the first layer of the Mad God Technique? I noticed my clothes were completely soaked in sweat, emitting an unpleasant odor, so I hurried to the bathroom to wash them. While washing, I noticed that my skin was glowing red all over. I had no idea why. (What I didn't know was that by finally breaking through the last meridian, the true qi was circulating repeatedly within my body. The process of cleansing the tendons and marrow had removed all impurities, causing all the capillaries to become engorged with blood, resulting in the redness. It would subside on its own after some time.)
I returned to the bookshelf wearing my wet clothes, sat cross-legged, and cautiously activated the "Mad God Decision" qi. The speed at which the qi circulated was three times faster than before. When it reached the final stage, it passed through effortlessly, and a sense of comfort spread throughout my body. It felt as though the qi had increased slightly. I had truly succeeded. No, I needed to practice it a few more times to solidify my understanding.
Thus, I entered a state of meditation, practicing the method of the Mad God Decision for a full 49 cycles. The true qi within my body was fully expanded, bringing an indescribable sense of comfort. Within the Mad God's qi, there seemed to be a warlike desire urging me on.
I took a deep breath and channeled the completed qi into my dantian. Opening my eyes, I felt an endless supply of strength coursing through my body. With a slight prompt, the fighting energy immediately concentrated where I intended it to go. This sensation was truly marvelous.
I glanced out the window at the sky—it was nighttime. My clothes had already dried completely; it seemed a considerable amount of time had passed. I stretched comfortably, eager to throw a few punches to test the true power of the Mad God Technique.
My stomach suddenly growled. I was so hungry! How could I be this hungry after just one day without food? I hurried to the staircase. Fortunately, tonight's dinner was still there. I wolfed it down to satisfy my hunger. Tonight, I decided not to practice. I had already made such great progress, so I needed to give myself a break.
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The next morning, I woke up and calculated that there were roughly ten days left before the restriction was lifted. I spent two days quickly reviewing the magic and military theories I had memorized, like a slideshow. During the review, I realized my memory was still quite good; I hadn't forgotten most of what I had memorized.
Since mastering the first layer of the Mad God Technique, I noticed that the speed at which magic powered was much faster than before. What was going on? Could it be related to the fact that practicing the Mad God Technique had opened my meridians? If this continued, perhaps I could complete the third layer soon. To be honest, I really longed for the Fallen Angel transformation. Because it could grant me immense power.
That day, while practicing the Mad God Technique, I suddenly heard footsteps coming from the staircase. Why would someone be coming here? It's not mealtime, and the vice-principal said students aren't allowed to come up here easily. (Actually, the books on the sixth, seventh, and eighth floors of the library are mostly duplicates available on the lower floors. However, the sixth, seventh, and eighth floors mostly contain original manuscripts with high collection value, effectively serving as the academy's treasure trove of books.)
I rushed to the staircase entrance and exclaimed, "Who dares to trespass into this restricted area?"
The vice-principal's tall figure appeared on the stairs, smiling, "You've become the library guard, haven't you? You're taking this pretty seriously."
I awkwardly replied, "How did you get here? I thought I still had six days left."
The vice-dean looked at me in surprise and said, "What? It's already time. Today marks exactly three months. Have you gotten addicted to staying here?"
Hearing his words, I froze. It's time? How could that be? I shouldn't have miscalculated. Could it be that I entered a meditative state and practiced the Crazy God Technique for seven days straight that day?
The vice dean said, "A few days ago, I heard from the administrator that you hadn't eaten for several days. Did you spend those days practicing?"
I said, "Maybe. I don't know how long I meditated that time."
"Long meditation is a good thing. Alright, let's go back. Don't take any books out of here."
I said, "Alright, wait a moment. I'll pack up." "You can't take them out? That's not possible. I can leave everything else behind, but I must take the Mad God Technique with me. I quickly ran inside and tucked the Mad God Technique into my chest. Fortunately, he didn't search me. So, I followed the vice president out of the library.
Once outside, I took a deep breath of the fresh air. Under the bright sunlight, my whole body felt warm and comfortable. I felt like a bird released from its cage, ready to soar freely into the vast sky.
"Has this period been rather monotonous? It's clear you've changed a lot since you came in. You must have gained a lot."
I sincerely replied, "Yes, I've learned a great deal in the library. This is all thanks to your guidance."
The vice-dean said, "There's no need to thank me. This is all the result of your own efforts. You're a good kid who knows how to strive for improvement. You should study hard at the academy. The four academies are competing fiercely now, and I hope you can bring honor to the academy. You have a solid foundation. Do you know why I broke the rules to let you go to the library for further study?"
I looked at him in confusion and said, "I don't know."
He looked at me deeply and said, " Because you are so talented. You are the first person I've ever seen who can use intermediate-level dark magic at such a young age. Dark mages usually don't achieve anything until they're in their seventies or eighties, and they usually focus on other types of magic. The fact that you've managed to reach this level through self-study is truly astonishing. What satisfies me most is that I can see you are an upright child who isn't afraid of authority and dares to stand up to noble students. Therefore, I wish to cultivate you into an outstanding member of the new generation of students, with the goal of becoming a Dragon Knight in the future. I believe you can achieve this."
I thought to myself, "If you knew I was sent by the Orc Clan as a spy, I wonder how you would react." However, I replied, "Thank you for your trust in me. I will not disappoint you."
The vice-dean smiled approvingly and said, "Take a day off today, and go back to class tomorrow. Your class teacher seems to like you a lot; he's asked me for you several times. Don't tell anyone about me confining you to the library; that's against the rules. Only the dean and I know about it. Do you understand?"
I nodded and said, "Don't worry, sir. You've been so kind to me; how could I cause you trouble?"
"That's good. Go back to your dormitory. I'm heading back to my office."
After parting ways with the vice principal, I didn't go back to the dormitory. Instead, I ran to the stable to see my black dragon. As soon as I arrived outside the stable, I heard the sound of silver bells laughing from inside.
Who could be laughing here? Was it Zi Xue? I walked into the stable and sure enough, it was her. She was holding Black Dragon's head, and Black Dragon was licking her with his big tongue. She was dodging while laughing. It seemed like she and Black Dragon had a very good relationship. She was such a kind-hearted girl. These past few days, it was thanks to her that Black Dragon had been fed.
Black Dragon noticed my arrival first and happily snorted at me. Zi Xue turned around and saw me, her face flushing red as she shyly said, "You're back."
I nodded at her, walked over to Black Dragon, stroked its head, and said, "You little rascal, you've been eating a lot lately, haven't you? You've gotten so much fatter."
Zixue lowered her head and said, "It's all my fault for feeding it too much."
I smiled at her and said, "How can I blame you? I wasn't here these past few days, and it's thanks to you for feeding it. Thank you."
Zixue saw me smile for the first time and said awkwardly, "There's no need to thank me. Where did you go these past few days?"
Looking at her shy and adorable expression, I said, "Because of what happened last time, the vice-dean put me under house arrest for three months. Today is the last day, so they let me out."
"It's all my fault. I caused you so much trouble." She lowered her head even further.
I sighed slightly and said, "No, I should thank you. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have had this opportunity."
She asked curiously, "What opportunity?"
I realized I had slipped up and quickly corrected myself, "Oh, I meant that during this confinement, I trained hard for three months and improved my skills a lot, so I should thank you. Would you like to go out and take a walk with me?"
A flash of excitement crossed her eyes, but it quickly faded as she said, "Better not. If others see us, they'll cause trouble for you."
Hearing her words, a cold gleam flashed in my eyes. I snorted and said, "Who's afraid of them? If they don't come looking for me, I'll go find them and settle the score. I'm not afraid, so why are you? Are you coming or not?"
She looked at me, who had regained my cold and arrogant demeanor, and a look of confusion flashed in her eyes. She couldn't help but say, "I'll go." After saying that, she realized what she had said, and a new blush spread across her beautiful face.
I smiled slightly and helped her onto Black Dragon's back, causing her to gasp in surprise. I said, "Let's go outside the city. Black Dragon can't move freely inside the city."
She frowned and said, "But the academy doesn't allow us to go out on our own."
I smiled mysteriously and said, "We can sneak out. Just come with me." (Author's note: This is basically kidnapping a minor.)
I led the black dragon to the three-meter-high wall of the courtyard and said to her, "Get on the black dragon and close your eyes." Under my protection, she successfully mounted the black dragon's back. Since Zi Xue had been feeding it every day, the black dragon didn't resist at all this time. Zixue obediently closed her cute big eyes. I silently cast a flight spell on myself to reduce the weight burden, then grabbed the Black Dragon's belly with both hands and shouted, "Go!" I lifted the Black Dragon into the air, then kicked off the wall with my legs, soaring into the sky. I used the wall's momentum to glide smoothly out of the academy.
Zixue felt as though she were riding on a cloud. When she opened her eyes, she was already outside the academy. I leaped onto the horse and said to her, "Hold on tight; we're leaving." Zixue quickly grabbed the crossbar. I kicked the horse's belly with my legs, and the black dragon charged forward, startling Zixue into closing her eyes again.
I carried Zi Xue out of the city gates and into the suburbs. The Black Dragon, rarely venturing out, let out a joyful cry and gradually accelerated to its maximum speed. The surrounding scenery whizzed by at lightning speed. Zi Xue clung tightly to my chest, her face pale with fear. The strong wind blowing against my face felt incredibly refreshing. After what felt like a long distance, I finally had the Black Dragon slow down. I looked down at the lovely girl in my arms and said, "It's okay, open your eyes now. We've slowed down."
Zixue finally opened her big, adorable eyes and realized she was tightly hugging me. My large hand was wrapped around her waist, and she blushed, burying her face in my chest and daring not to come out. Her adorable actions made me laugh out loud. I realized I was starting to like this cute little thing.
I let Black Dragon slowly make his way back, and Zi Xue gradually calmed down. She smiled and said, "The air here is so fresh. Look, those little birds over there are singing so joyfully. Lei Xiang, do you know? I love seeing you smile. When you're cold and distant, you're so scary."
Her words stirred up the feelings buried deep in my heart. I sighed deeply and said, "If you had experienced my childhood, you would feel the same way."
She looked at me with her big, sparkling eyes and said, "Can you tell me? It would make me feel better if you did."
I shook my head and said, "Not yet. Maybe later. I'll tell you when the time is right."
Zixue, being the understanding one, didn't ask anymore. She leaned against my chest. I gently embraced her slender waist, quietly savoring this peaceful warmth.
Suddenly, another beautiful figure appeared in my mind. She was wearing a white nurse's uniform. Ah, it was Kran. It had been three months since I last saw her, and I wondered how she was doing. Thinking of her lively personality made me smile. I wanted to find an opportunity to see her again, after all, she had once brought me a ray of warmth during my coldest moments. But what about Zi Xue? I couldn't help but feel a bit restless. I realized I couldn't let go of either of them.
Thinking of this, I couldn't help but sigh inwardly. What's the use of thinking about these things? I don't belong here. One day, I must return to the Orc Kingdom. I can't harm them. It's impossible for us. A bitter taste rose in my heart.
Zixue looked up at my handsome face and asked, "What's wrong? Thinking about something unpleasant again? By the way, did you know? Today was the first time I ever skipped class. I was planning to feed the black dragon and then go back to class."
I smiled and said, "So you're a good girl now."
Zixue replied, "Of course, I'm very well-behaved."
"Can I ask you a question?"
Zixue blinked and said, "Go ahead."
I asked calmly, "If—I mean, if—one day I leave here and never come back, what would you do?"
Zixue sat up straight suddenly, staring at me intently. Her eyes turned red, and tears welled up, but she didn't speak.
Having never experienced such a scene before, I panicked and asked nervously, "What's wrong with you?"
Zixue cried, "I've already done this with you. Don't you want me? Why are you asking me such a question?"
I thought to myself, "What have I done? I haven't done anything," but of course I couldn't say that out loud. I hurriedly said, "I was just saying 'if,' not 'if it really happens.'"
Zixue looked at me deeply and said, "No matter where you go, I will follow you." I never expected the usually shy Zixue to say such direct words of love. My heart warmed, and I pulled her into my arms, kissing her delicate lips deeply. She trembled for a moment, then closed her eyes and let me kiss her.
I savored the sweetness of her lips, deeply intoxicated by the moment. After a long while, I released her and gazed deeply into her intoxicated eyes. Her adorable little face was flushed red, exceptionally charming.
I said to her firmly, "As long as you don't leave me, I'll take you wherever I go. This is my promise to you."
She nodded gently, blushing shyly, and said, "Remember what you said." Then she leaned into my broad embrace and closed her eyes.
By the time we returned to the academy, she was already asleep. Looking at her adorable sleeping face, I gently stroked her soft, smooth cheeks. For the first time in my life, my heart was filled with tenderness, telling me to protect this adorable angel for the rest of my life.