40: Chapter 40 Alliance Headquarters
Immediately consume 100 experience points to upgrade the system.
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[Ding! System level increased, Level 11 → Level 12!]
[Tier 2 Mage → Early Tier 3 Mage!]
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[supreme path system (Glitch Version)]
[Host: Lin Fan]
[Level: 12]
[Experience required for upgrade: 55/100 (Glitch)]
[Realm: Early Tier 3 Mage]
[Elemental Attributes: Space, Lightning]
[Special Abilities:]
[Dual-Element Constitution: The host can control two types of elemental power simultaneously]
[Void Walk: The host can travel through the void between two fixed points (direction cannot be changed mid-way); travel distance depends on the host's current strength]
[Aura Camouflage: The host can hide their own realm and disguise a false realm lower than their true strength]
[Spell Creation: The host can consume experience points to create spells related to their own elements. The experience required for forging is determined by the system based on the spell's intensity!]
[Special Items:]
[omniscient mask: The host masters Tier 3 Appraisal knowledge, can hide themselves, and avoid the prying eyes of others]
[deterrence pendant: The host can trigger the high-level mage pressure contained within the pendant (the pressure intensity is two realms higher than the target object!)]
[undying robe: Can withstand a full-strength blow from any expert below the level of Saint Mage]
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Boom!
Lin Fan felt the magic power within his body surging and billowing.
The feeling of this power skyrocketing was far more intense than when he had broken through small realms before.
After all, this time it was a true major breakthrough.
He had successfully stepped into the Tier 3 realm that countless mages dreamed of.
This was a level of strength that many teachers in the academy had failed to reach!
His soul sea expanded rapidly, its volume nearly tripling.
Now, when he cast spells, he no longer had to worry about the problem of lacking magic power.
He was very satisfied with the improvement in his strength.
Lin Fan rolled out of bed and began to prepare for the new day.
A moment later, leading his sister Lin Duo by the hand, he walked out of the house.
The little girl was incredibly excited about the upcoming competition hosted by the academy, constantly asking if she could go to the scene to watch her brother compete.
Lin Fan had to remind her that this was only a small selection trial.
When it came time for the Academy Star Championship...
...he would let her come to see his brilliant performance.
The two of them chatted all the way.
It wasn't until he dropped Lin Duo off at the school gate that Lin Fan headed toward the academy alone.
Time passed slowly through one class after another.
Compared to yesterday, the atmosphere in the academy hadn't changed much.
Students were still discussing the conflict between him and Su Linlin at the theme park, as well as the upcoming competition.
The only thing that made Lin Fan feel a sense of loss...
...was the absence of that chubby figure by his side.
"Qin Xiaoxiao's family should have already left Baiyun City."
Lin Fan murmured to himself, heading straight for the classroom of his next lesson.
He ignored the various gazes cast from his surroundings.
While Lin Fan was attending classes at the academy...
...in a conference room on the top floor of the Alliance Building...
...Jiang Tianhai, the head of the Baiyun City Alliance branch...
...was sitting around a long conference table with two chief administrators and three deputy-chief level executives.
The entire room was deathly silent.
Yesterday evening, Vice Minister Wei Rujun and Zhao Chaoyang had rushed back.
They reported every detail of their encounter with that masked Chen Ping.
They explained all the details clearly.
Including Vice Minister Wei Rujun's attempt to probe the other party's strength and the entire process of Chen Ping's bizarre disappearance.
At first, everyone found it hard to believe.
Until Vice Minister Wei Rujun and Zhao Chaoyang repeatedly emphasized that when Chen Ping disappeared, they detected neither any spell fluctuations nor even the slightest magic power movement.
In addition, according to the results of their investigation, they could confirm that Chen Ping was a lightning mage...
...but within the Lightning Element's spell system, there were no teleportation-type spells at all.
Someone speculated that Chen Ping might have used some kind of magic item, but this guess was quickly overturned.
Because Vice Minister Wei Rujun and Zhao Chaoyang both saw very clearly that the other party hadn't touched any object from beginning to end.
More importantly, he hadn't used a single shred of magic power throughout the entire process!
Whether it was a spell or a magic item, magic power was required to drive it into effect.
If Chen Ping had used magic power, it would have been impossible for them not to notice.
Furthermore, the magic power of the Lightning Element was overbearing and flamboyant.
Once it was in motion, it was impossible for it to be silent.
The meeting fell into a deadlock.
Ultimately, it was the head, Jiang Tianhai, who proposed the only reasonable explanation.
"Chen Ping's realm is likely so high that even the two of you cannot capture his physical movements."
This was common knowledge that all mages were aware of...
The stronger a mage's power, not only would their magic power and soul sea grow...
...but their physical body would also undergo a complete transformation.
"Could he be a Tier 5 Mage?"
"But looking at the whole world, the number of Tier 5 Mages is very few; every one of them is a prominent figure of great renown."
"And even if he were a Tier 5 Mage, it would be impossible to possess such terrifying speed!"
Vice Minister Wei Rujun couldn't help but retort.
"What if his strength is even greater than a Tier 5 Mage?"
"What if he is an old senior who has been living in seclusion outside the Alliance's jurisdiction?"
"The world is vast, and there is no lack of wonders."
Deputy Elder Old Wang adjusted his glasses and said in a heavy voice.
As a Tier 3 Appraiser...
...he had spent his life studying ancient books and historical records, having seen many relics of ancient experts that should only exist in legends.
Discovering those forgotten high-level mage ruins and dwellings in the wilderness...
...was no longer anything new to him.
Old Wang's words caused the conference room to fall into silence once again.
Everyone was lost in thought.
"Fang Bin, what is your opinion of this Chen Ping?"
Head Jiang Tianhai asked.
He was wearing a black leather jacket today with a pair of sunglasses on his face, making it impossible to see the look in his eyes.
Fang Bin thought for a moment and spoke.
"My impression of Chen Ping is very good."
"He has a steady personality, doesn't talk much, and is a very easy person to communicate with."
Vice Minister Wei Rujun and Zhao Chaoyang also nodded in agreement.
Their perception of Chen Ping was equally positive.
Especially Vice Minister Wei Rujun; after realizing that Chen Ping's strength might far exceed that of a Tier 3 Mage, she was secretly relieved.
If it were any other Ultra-Tier Expert whose strength was rashly probed, they likely wouldn't have let her off as easily as Chen Ping did.
"Hmm, I understand."
"However, we must report this matter to the Alliance Headquarters."
"Immediately recall all Alliance Expedition Teams performing missions at the border; Chen Ping might find them to be in the way."
"We aren't sure why he keeps hunting low-level magical beasts, but since he isn't harming others, we shouldn't disturb him."
"Fang Bin, from now on, every time Chen Ping comes to the Alliance, you will personally receive him. Make sure to maintain a good relationship with him."