Versatile Mage: One innate talent for each system

Antarctica, a region permanently sealed by ice and snow, has always been known as a forbidden land of life in the books of human mages.

Since humans first glimpsed its icy blue outline, very few mages have dared to set foot in this frigid world.

Super-level mages might be able to briefly linger on the ice fields on the outskirts of Antarctica, but to venture even a hundred miles deeper, one must be a top-tier expert at the forbidden spell level.

The terror of Antarctica lies not only in the countless unparalleled demons forged in the extreme cold, but also in the deadly icy power that flows through this land itself.

It was a chilling cold that seeped into every crevice, like a maggot clinging to a bone, devouring the mage's magical power and even silently consuming the life force within flesh and blood. Often, by the time the victim realized it, their limbs had already frozen solid, eventually turning into an eternal ice sculpture on the ice plains.

For thousands of years, no mage has ever been able to break free from the shackles of this icy invasion.

Until today, the first exception is about to be born.

Dark green waves surged in the sea near the edge of Antarctica, and a hundred-meter-high wall of water crashed down on the glacier like the fangs of a giant beast. In an instant, the crisp sound of the ice breaking apart could be heard for miles, and the broken ice floes were scattered on the sea like stars, reflecting a dazzling cold light.

The Bermuda Emperor carefully brought its massive body to rest on the edge of the ice and obediently lowered its head.

Jiang Yuan stepped off the back of the Bermuda Emperor.

Surprisingly, the journey was quite smooth.

The Bermuda Emperor is perfect for getting around at sea; I'll definitely use it again for my next vacation.

"Alright, you can go back now." Jiang Yuan waved his hand: "From now on, you shall stay obediently in the Bermuda Triangle. Without my orders, you are not allowed to step out of that sea area."

Upon hearing this, the Bermuda Emperor's eyes, as big as copper bells, instantly flashed with wild joy, yet he dared not show it in front of Jiang Yuan.

It slowly retreated into the sea, its massive body leaving ripples on the surface. Every time it swam a certain distance, it couldn't help but look back at the figure standing on the ice field. Only when it could no longer be seen did it flee wildly across the sea like a runaway horse.

It plans to sleep in the Bermuda Triangle for millions of years first.

Jiang Yuan did not care about the Bermuda Emperor's thoughts.

He turned around and gazed at the vast world covered in ice and snow.

The sun was high overhead, casting golden rays across the boundless snowfield. Even so, the chill here was still biting, and even a gentle breeze carried a chilling cold that could freeze one's blood.

Jiang Yuan took a step and slowly walked onto the snow. With each step, the snow under his feet left no trace.

The world seemed to be nothing but monotonous white, with no sign of life in sight.

However, the more such a place is, the more unknown dangers lurk there. No one knows whether a ferocious demon will suddenly leap out from beneath that pure white expanse.

Of course, Jiang Yuan didn't care about this.

If any fool dares to block our way, just kill them.

As they ventured deeper, the wind and snow intensified.

At first, only a few snowflakes were blown up by the wind, but soon it turned into a blizzard that swept across the sky.

From a distance, the snowstorm seemed no different from the surrounding white landscape, but only when you actually stepped into it did you understand what the despair of an apocalyptic world meant.

The howling wind, like countless icicles, frantically sliced ​​through everything in sight, even tearing the sunlight into fragmented spots, and the temperature plummeted to the point where steel could be frozen instantly.

Jiang Yuan continued forward without changing his expression, as if an invisible barrier surrounded him, keeping all the wind and snow out.

When he crossed a massive ice fissure tens of thousands of meters wide and seemingly bottomless, he truly entered the heart of Antarctica. The icy forces here are several times stronger than those on the outskirts.

"It's all white, so boring."

The blizzard subsided at the source of the river, and as far as the eye could see, there was nothing but snow and ice, a stark contrast to the leisurely holiday feeling brought by the sea.

Just then, a figure suddenly appeared on the snow ahead.

The person stood there motionless, covered in thick frost, looking particularly eerie in this pure white world.

Jiang Yuan didn't even need to walk over; he immediately knew that the person was still alive and that he knew the person's identity clearly.

This person is the Ice Emperor, one of the forbidden spells of Mu that entered Antarctica, and it seems that he has been controlled by the Antarctic Emperor.

As you approach slowly, you'll see that Hyotei's eyes are closed and his entire body is covered with a layer of crystalline frost. If it weren't for the faint heartbeat within him, he would look like a lifelike ice sculpture.

"Still sleeping? Time to wake up," he said calmly.

"call--"

A gust of cold wind swept by, and Hyotei seemed to hear the sound. His eyelids twitched slightly, and the frost covering them slid off in a soft rustling sound.

"Um……"

Hyotei slowly opened his eyes, and several strange dark blue eye patterns could be vaguely seen on his pupils.

"Who are you?"

Jiang Yuan had long since concealed his aura. As long as he didn't actively reveal it, no one could tell that he was special; they would just treat him as an ordinary person.

However, those who can enter the core area of ​​the Antarctic ice sheet are certainly not ordinary people.

“I am a mage from China,” Jiang Yuan replied casually.

Hyotei had no doubts. She shook off the frost covering her body and frowned, saying, "You come from China. Is the expedition to Antarctica about to begin? Why are you alone? Where are the others?"

After being bombarded with questions, Jiang Yuan smiled and said, "The campaign against Antarctica is indeed about to begin, but there will only be one person leading the campaign, and that is me. There will be no one else."

"what?"

Hyotei didn't understand.

What kind of nonsense is it for someone to conquer Antarctica?

"You must be quite young. Becoming a forbidden spellcaster is already an extremely difficult feat. How could you be so reckless?"

Hyotei seemed to recall a terrifying scene, his pupils suddenly contracted, and his voice became urgent: "Do you know how many powerful demons are lurking beneath this ice field? Monarch-level demons are everywhere here, and each one has fought its way up in the extremely harsh environment of Antarctica. Their combat strength is much stronger than that of monarch-level demons outside!"

"Not to mention the emperor-level demons, I've personally seen five of them! The most terrifying of them is the Antarctic Emperor, who stands at the pinnacle of demons in the world and can easily destroy human civilization with a mere gesture!"

"One person? How could one person possibly conquer Antarctica? Even if ten or a hundred forbidden spellcasters joined forces, they would probably just be throwing their lives away!"

The Ice Empire had clearly been trapped in the heart of Antarctica for far too long and was completely unaware of the dramatic changes happening outside. Looking at Jiang Yuan's young face, he assumed the man was simply impetuous and ignorant of the world.

"Is the Antarctic Emperor really that scary?" Jiang Yuan asked, feigning curiosity. (End of Chapter)