Full-Time Magister: The Evil Emperor Descends

"Kui Niu?!"

Upon hearing Jiang Shaojun's words, Mo Xie's pupils shrank, and he was extremely shocked. He had not expected that there would be clues about the Kui Niu.

The Classic of Mountains and Seas, Eastern Wilderness, describes it as follows: "It is shaped like an ox, with a blue body and no horns, and one leg. When it enters or leaves the water, there will be wind and rain. Its light is like the sun and moon, and its sound is like thunder. Its name is Kui, which is the Kui Ox."

The Kui Niu... seems to be a totem beast of the thunder attribute, which is quite interesting.

Seeing Mo Xie's bewildered yet knowing expression, Jiang Shaojun felt very strange and sensed that his identity had been shaken. He asked in confusion.

"What, you don't know about the Kui Niu either?"

Mo Xie snapped out of her daze, realizing her reaction had been over the top. She gave an embarrassed smile, feigning shock, and quickly said...

"Uh... of course I didn't know, I was just shocked that there was another totem beast."

Because this world doesn't seem to have a document like the "Classic of Mountains and Seas," people don't know the names of some totem beasts, only have scattered information, such as the Four Sacred Beasts.

Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise... These four totems are known to all, and some totem beasts are their descendants, such as the Black Serpent.

However, there are many totem beasts that do not belong to the Four Sacred Beasts system; they are excluded and exist as their own.

For example, the Qilin in Mo Xie's totem space, and... the Kui Niu mentioned at this moment!

“I see…that makes sense. I’m sure most people would react that way. I was quite surprised myself at the time.”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Shaojun suddenly understood and nodded in comprehension.

Oh, I see. I was so scared! I thought I had been searching for totems for so long, but I was no match for someone who had just learned about totems.

Thankfully, thankfully, I managed to preserve my reputation...

He exhaled, a confident smile returning to his face, and said with certainty.

“That’s right, that totem beast is called Kui Niu. The last time it appeared was in the Celestial Master’s Mansion on Longhu Mountain. It is also the guardian deity of the Celestial Master’s Mansion. I learned about it from Celestial Master Zhang.”

Upon hearing these words, Mo Xie nodded, then his expression froze, a thunderbolt flashed through his mind, and a loud bang resounded!
He turned his head somewhat stiffly, his expression unnatural, and stared at Jiang Shaojun, stammering as he asked.

"Young...Young Master Jun, you just said...where is the Kui Niu?"

"Ok?"

Seeing Mo Xie's strange expression, Jiang Shaojun was puzzled, but he repeated himself.

"The Celestial Master's Mansion on Longhu Mountain... Oh, is there a problem?"

Upon hearing those words again, Mo Xie swallowed hard and continued to ask in a low voice,

"Brother Shaojun, you said you learned the name from that Zhang Tianshi, so I wonder... what is Zhang Tianshi's name?"

Jiang Shaojun was taken aback, but he didn't choose to hide it and said with a smile.

"The current Celestial Master Zhang is the 65th Celestial Master of the Celestial Master's Mansion on Longhu Mountain, and his name is... Zhang Zhiwei!"

Zhang... Zhang Zhiwei?!
Upon hearing this name, Mo Xie's pupils trembled, and his eyes twitched almost imperceptibly as he muttered to himself.

The Celestial Master Zhang of the Celestial Master's Mansion on Longhu Mountain is actually named Zhang Zhiwei, and he happens to be the 65th Celestial Master. It just goes to show how wondrous this world is. "I discovered the existence of totem beasts in the Celestial Master's Mansion on Longhu Mountain based on some clues. I met Celestial Master Zhang when I visited him before and learned that the Kui Niu has not appeared in the world for a long time."

"However, the Kui Niu is indeed still alive, but it doesn't appear easily. If you really want to see it, you have to go through a trial."

"Trial?"

Upon hearing this, Mo Xie frowned, his face filled with doubt, and asked.

"That's right. The trial involves withstanding eighty-one lightning strikes on the steps before entering Tianmen Mountain. Only then can you pass the trial."

"As long as you pass the trial, you can not only receive rewards from the Celestial Master's Mansion, such as magical tools or magical artifacts, but you also have a chance to see the true appearance of the Kui Niu. However, most people don't know about the latter."

Jiang Shaojun rested his hands on his chin, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes, as if recalling something unpleasant, and his whole body trembled slightly.

Mo Xie stroked his chin, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes. Then, as if remembering something, he asked curiously.

"Hey, if you can get rewards by passing the trials, then doesn't that mean anyone can try it without any restrictions?"

Upon hearing Mo Xie's question, Jiang Shaojun smiled slightly, shook his finger, and explained.

"Of course, not just anyone can participate in the trial. In fact, there are restrictions on who can participate in the trial. Only young high-level mages will be allowed to participate. High-level mages who are too old or beyond will not be allowed to participate."

According to Zhang Tianshi, the Celestial Master's Mansion started the trials decades ago to encourage those talented young sorcerers to work hard in their cultivation. That's why they brought out the magical tools and artifacts in the mansion, since they have never lacked these.

"However, in reality, not many people pass the trial; most are blocked by those lightning barriers."

"I entered the trial when I was at the advanced level of full cultivation. I barely passed it by giving it my all. Looking back now, it's terrifying. I almost died there. It's just a pity... Kui Niu doesn't seem to want to see me."

He shrugged and sighed helplessly.

"So that's how it is. Only high-level mages of the younger generation can enter. I really want to try that trial..."

Upon hearing Jiang Shaojun mention the trial, Mo Xie's eyes narrowed, his interest piqued. A smile appeared on his lips as he murmured to himself.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Shaojun couldn't help but laugh, patted the other person on the shoulder, and said.

"You actually have one advantage in the Celestial Master's Mansion's trials: all lightning magicians are somewhat immune to the heavenly lightning in the trials, and you happen to possess lightning magic, and it's extremely powerful. You might actually be able to pass the trials."

Mo Xie nodded. Although his cultivation level might not be high enough, he still wanted to try the Celestial Master's Mansion's trial and see if he could succeed.

Most importantly, he wanted to see the true face of the Kui Niu. As the leader of the totem, he wondered if the Kui Niu would be willing to meet him.

It seems I'll need to find some time to go to Longhu Mountain...

Mo Xie was pondering her plan when she suddenly heard Jiang Tianchen and Yun Ni shouting.

"Not bad!"

"Ah Xu, well done!"

Upon hearing this, the two stopped talking and turned their attention to the battle in the arena.

They were shocked when they looked; while they were engrossed in discussing the totem, Jiang Shaoxu had unknowingly defeated his opponent. (End of Chapter)