Am I a god-tier talent in all my professions?

Chapter 202 Looking Up, the Lost Seeking of the Dao

How much you received... who cares about you anyway?

Although he claimed to be the chief mage, Lu Cang had no interest in managing the country of Loren and naturally couldn't be bothered to address any corruption issues.

In the end, even if he embezzled 100 million yuan.

It doesn't really concern me much.

But you're so scared that you've confessed everything, which really puts me in a difficult position!

I don't remember the Root Mage being that irrational, right? At least he could have pretended, right?

"There's no point in saying more, come with me."

Lu Cang, with a cold face, grabbed his shoulder, and a darkness enveloped both of them. The two of them disappeared without a sound.

The students swallowed hard.

This renowned teacher was taken away just like that?

……

Loinz Magic Academy

Lu Cang arrived at his office. Despite having taught here for so long, he had actually come here very rarely.

With a casual gesture, protective magic enveloped the entire room.

With the spatial magic of Chaos Twilight, it should still be possible to escape.

Of course... you can't run very far.

Upon reaching the level 4 mage, Lu Cang's perception range also experienced a qualitative leap, now reaching 600 kilometers.

It may seem like only three times the radius, but when converted into spatial volume, it's a full twenty-seven times the increase.

After all, Lu Cang is not a creature that only lives in one-dimensional line segments.

The fundamental magic of displacement also has a limit to the distance at which it can be switched, and this limit is the opponent's maximum casting distance.

Lu Cang estimated that the furthest distance in Hunmu would not exceed 50 kilometers.

If he dares to run away, I can easily catch him and bring him back.

"Since you've brought it up, I can't pretend I didn't hear it."

Lu Cang picked up his teacup, used ice magic to cool the hot water to the perfect temperature, took a sip, and said, "Tell me everything."

Hunmu struggled internally, but ultimately he quickly confessed to his crimes.

He embezzled... a full 30 million?

You're really something.

He helped students conduct magic research, cheated on student grades in some departments, helped students cheat in assessments, and showed favoritism to those who paid him.

Just by doing these things, you can embezzle 30 million?
Not everyone can make money as easily as Lu Cang.

Level 4 adventurers generally earn much more in adventure rewards, but it only increases their average annual income to about 10000 gold coins, and they also have a higher mortality rate.

In Tier 4 dungeons, the probability of encountering King-level monsters is much higher than in Tier 3 dungeons, and most Tier 4 adventure groups will die if they encounter a King-level monster.

While the mortality rate isn't as extreme as the near-total annihilation of a level 3 adventure party, the loss of one or two members is often unavoidable.

And now this guy has embezzled 30 million gold coins.

"I didn't want to take it! They forced it on me!"

"If I back down, it won't work. If I back down, I'll seem out of place with my peers! They've really ruined me!"

Lu Cang simply sipped his tea and said, "If that's all there is to it, you shouldn't be so flustered when I come to find you."

"Tell me, what is the reason?"

He was, after all, a root mage; to be able to figure out the root cause, reason was essential, and there must be other hidden reasons behind it.

Hun Mu was stunned for a moment, then immediately explained the whole story.

It turns out that as early as the end of December, rumors of arrests had already spread, and Hunmu was living in constant fear.

Lately, there have been frequent reports of police officers taking people away from the Mage Tower.

I've also heard that Lu Cang is now very famous... Perhaps the higher-ups want to give Lu Cang an opportunity to establish his authority within the country.

Moreover, the Root Mage holds a special position. If you want to capture a Root Mage, it would be best to send out another Root Mage.

So the moment he saw Lu Cang, his heart clenched.

When Lu Cang took him away with a firm attitude, he immediately revealed his true colors.

"Oh."

"However, this matter has nothing to do with me. If you want to explain yourself later, go to the disciplinary office yourself."

"I came to you, only for your Root Magic."

Lu Cang casually lifted a chair and moved it behind Hun Mu.

Hun Mu's expression twitched involuntarily.

But, for the sake of Root Magic?
Then why are you asking me so many of these questions?
"sit down."

"Yes……"

Hunmu demonstrated Root Magic to Lu Cang and then shared his understanding of Root Magic with Lu Cang for discussion.

During their last exchange on the origins, he had learned about Lu Cang's understanding of origins and why Lu Cang was able to use his own origin magic.

However, it is only usable; it is very difficult to learn how to use it.

As Hun Mu narrated, Lu Cang felt a law being completed, and he gained insight into a law that did not exist in the world.

A vast, magical, blank sea.

As Lu Cang listened to Hun Mu's narration, he flipped through the ancient book in his hand.

The Loinz Academy also has a considerable collection of books describing ancient spatial magic, representing the academy's accumulated knowledge over a thousand years.

As Lu Cang and Hun Mu's conversation deepened, they gradually entered a state of complete concentration on their philosophical discussion.

Lu Cang's current understanding of magic truly shocked Hun Mu.

Compared to their last exchange, Lu Cang's understanding of the root cause has now undergone a qualitative leap.

I remember the last time the four of us discussed it, Lu Cang participated, but ultimately his understanding of the theory was still rather superficial.

Lu Cang's thoughts have now become so profound that Lu Cang is almost beyond Lu Cang's comprehension.

The conversation between the two lasted for about two days and two nights.

When Lu Cang emerged from this state, he felt an extremely clear realization resonating within him. The Root Magic described by Hun Mu was completely imprinted in his mind, becoming a part of his own understanding.

"The root corresponds to space; it is matter with actual coordinates. Everything in the world also has a one-to-one correspondence with space. Even the thoughts in the mind have a spatial coordinate corresponding to thought."

As expected of Master Genyuan.

Even though he was so much stronger than his opponent, when he comprehended the opponent's fundamental strength, he couldn't help but marvel at... what a genius-level thinking!

Now, this is mine.

"Ascension: Root Magic - Spatial Shift (Tier 5)"

"Rotation can also be performed by exchanging the spatial positions of multiple locations that do not divide the living organism."

Now, it is no longer necessary to mark two locations and then swap them in space.

Instead, it allows for a significant exchange of multiple orientations within space.

Swish!
It was all decided by Lu Cang in a single thought.

The entire room layout was instantly switched; Lu Cang was originally on the west side, while Hun Mu was sitting on the east side.

The space was now divided in half, and the positions of the two people had changed.

Hun Mu's pupils contracted.

Staring in shock at the shifting space, his jaw trembled, and he opened his mouth but could not utter a word.

“Roots…roots…roots.”

Lu Cang chuckled, and in one step he was behind Hun Mu, patting Hun Mu on the back: "Thank you too."

Swish!
An idea.

Lu Cang then appeared 100 kilometers above Knoloa.

at last……

I personally learned the spatial root magic.

Swish!
With another thought, he returned to the mansion.

It's no longer about pure speed, but about directly replacing space.

Previously, to swap spaces, the "source" had to fly to the corresponding position before one could exchange with the "source".

It's just too much trouble.

Although "Source" can replicate some people's Root Magic, the nature of some Root Magic still has many differences that cannot be replicated.

At least this fundamental magic of displacement is troublesome to use with the replica version, mainly because it occupies "source". If you want to move to a pre-marked location, you must occupy the right to use "source".

"but."

Lu Cang sensed and looked down.

At this very moment, Jiezhu was leading a group of men in black robes, waiting inside the academy.

It seems that Hunmu is going to be arrested after all.

However, in this world where strength is extremely important, if Hunmu were willing to return a large amount of stolen money and pay a certain fine...

Loren probably won't do anything to him.

After all, this spatial mage is still an important treasure of Loren.

……

Swish!
In an instant, Lu Cang appeared beside Jie Zhu and patted his right shoulder.

Upon seeing Lu Cang's face.

He's clearly just a little kid, yet he's unsettling.

"Lu Cang...Master?"

When Lu Cang removed him from the position of chief mage, Jie Zhu was filled with resentment.

Now, when we meet again, we must respectfully address him as "Sir".

The police officers behind Jie Zhu also bowed to Lu Cang in unison.

Lu Cang stood with his hands behind his back, nodded slightly, exuding the demeanor of a powerful figure.

"Okay, come with me after you're done. I need to talk to you about something."

……

Lu Cang did not concern himself with state affairs, but focused solely on improving his own strength.

Lu Cang had a broad perspective. There were so many continents and kingdoms in the world. As long as he was strong enough, the little Loren was nothing to him.

To be precise, he doesn't need to become stronger. With his current strength, he should be able to single-handedly sweep through the entire Loren.

Three more days passed after he sought out Jiezhu to learn his Root Magic.

Root magic is indeed not as easy to master as other magic. Other magic can be learned with just a glance, but it took five days to learn only two root magic spells.

I haven't seen Izzy much during this period.

He seemed to have been in An Zheng's room the whole time.

Heh, is this the role of the swordsman? If An Zheng shows any unusual intentions, stop him immediately.

Fize was also not in Knoloa; he had gone to participate in the war.

With the fall of Ruiga, the Kingdom of Loren has launched a massive military campaign, declaring war on the entire continent. However, to be frank, after Ruiga's downfall, the combined forces of all the nations on the Loren continent are no match for Loren alone.

With the support of Fize, a level 6 mage, and Loren's expedition, it's indeed enough to sweep across the entire continent of Ruiren. It's estimated that in a short while, we'll hear the news of Loren ruling the entire continent of Ruiren.

This continent will probably have to be renamed the Continent of Loren, and I have witnessed the history of an entire continent.

Battle Arena

Since Knoroa can't find any other Root Mage for the time being.

Lu Cang could only search in the battle arena.

"Dude, you've reached level 4!"

Xu Zhou appeared before Lu Cang.

I haven't seen Xu Zhou for a while. At least I haven't seen Xu Zhou's name in the records about the Forgotten Moon. I don't know if it's because there's nothing worth recording about him, so he wasn't included, or if I really haven't seen him.

"Yeah, I just reached level 4 a while ago."

Lu Cang smiled faintly: "I've recently gained some understanding of the root cause. Would you like to discuss it?"

Xu Zhou, however, seemed quite confident: "Come on!"

"I've just figured out my fourth-tier root magic! Let me see your comprehension!"

Xu Zhou has issued a challenge to a duel!
【The battle begins】

puff!
The elements surrounding Lu Cang trembled and collapsed inward, forming a continuously shrinking void!

However, Lu Cang vanished from the spot in the next instant.

They arrived before the ruins of Zhou.

However, when Xu Zhou raised his hand, dozens of black chains appeared from all directions, heading towards Lu Cang!

Fourth-tier void magic!

Void Thrust!

During this time, he has also practiced fourth-tier void magic to the point where he can do it without chanting!
The growth rate can be described as astonishing!

However, Lu Cang neither dodged nor avoided the spikes that were thrusting towards him.

"Tier 5 Root Magic - Magic from My Heart"

"Gain control over all non-source magic not exceeding this magical rank."

This is the root magic of the Pillar of Calamity.

Although the Pillar of Calamity was easily defeated by him the moment they met...

But his Root Magic is really powerful.

In fact, Jiezhu himself was very strong, being the strongest level 5 mage in Loren. It's just a pity... he met himself.

These dozens of sharp spikes in the void instantly changed direction!
He thrust his weapon towards Xu Zhou!
Xu Zhou retreated continuously in the void, unleashing even more magic!
Lightning from the void, ripples from the void, slashes from the void!

However, once these spells were released, they were controlled by Lu Cang and instantly transformed into spells used to attack Xu Zhou!
Root magic?

Another source magic?

Swish!
Lu Cang's figure reappeared in front of him.

His body was shimmering with faint lightning, and at the same time, a source appeared in his left hand and a core appeared in his right hand.

Root Magic!

It's still primal magic! And none of these spells evolved from it!

Having discussed the origins of things with Lu Cang multiple times, Xu Zhou now has a very clear understanding of what Lu Cang's origin magic actually is.

But what we saw this time was completely different from what we had seen before.

He could tell that this time it was the Origin Magic that Lu Cang had mastered himself, rather than the Origin's incarnation!

Are you even human?

"Rasengan."

Lu Cang pressed out with one hand, and the colorful core pressed down!
The ruins shattered on the spot!

After the war, Xu Zhou's body recovered.

Looking at Lu Cang again, he seemed to see a god-like figure, majestic and towering.

The gap hasn't narrowed at all; on the contrary, the gap between the two has now widened to the point that Xu Zhou can no longer see his back.

It's wishful thinking to even consider him as a goal to strive for.

With a hint of doubt, Xu Zhou asked, "Lu Cang, are all these primal magics your own?"

Lu Cang smiled and replied frankly, "Yes, I recently discussed it with others and have gained some insights."

Xu Zhou's large eyes twitched: "You said you had some understanding... you mean you understood the source magic?"

Lu Cang shrugged, revealing a "what do you think?" smile.

Damn... is this a human talent?
"Brother, so you came to see me today not because you wanted to learn my Root Magic, right?" Xu Zhou paused for a moment and asked.

The reason why Root Mages can exchange Root Magic so freely is partly because Root Magic cannot be learned by others.

If anyone could learn it, then one's ultimate move certainly cannot be taught casually.

And now...

This guy who can learn other people's root magic has appeared.

Lu Cang walked over to Xu Zhou and patted him on the shoulder: "We are brothers. If you don't want to teach me, I certainly won't force you."

Brothers, we could indeed be called brothers back then.

But now... can they still be called brothers? The gap is too big, the distance between them is too far.

In Xu Zhou's eyes, Lu Cang seemed to have suddenly become a stranger.

He doesn't actually lack his own source magic.

Perhaps if we miss this opportunity, we'll never be able to reach such heights again.

To climb the social ladder?

I never imagined that I, a genius whom everyone wanted to befriend, would one day be so insecure about relationships.

Xu Zhou composed himself and gave a frank smile, saying, "Isn't it just the origin? The path of a mage is to pursue the origin. It would be my honor to be able to provide Brother Lu Cang with a path leading to the origin."

A person like Lu Cang will surely shine brightly in the world in the future.

But all I felt was my own heart yearning to find the root of the matter.

That day has gradually become distant.

A higher stage belongs to geniuses like Lu Cang; someone like myself may never be able to even glimpse the level they reach.

Knowing the vastness of the sky, one realizes how insignificant one is.

"Don't mention the honor. You're too kind, Xu Zhou," Lu Cang replied.

Xu Zhou chuckled, then took the initiative to say, "Let me explain my understanding first."

……

The two stood in the arena, talking from day to night, just like when they first met.

The entire earth is covered with theories about magic.

However, this time, it was Xu Zhou who was expressing its views.

He explained his thoughts about the origins to Lu Cang in detail, filling in more gaps in his understanding.

Until the very end, when Lu Cang used its root magic himself, Xu Zhou was stunned into a daze.

"Fifth-tier Root Magic - Void Trap"

"Brother, you've mastered it."

“That’s right, that’s my origin…”

Lu Cang learned fourth-order root magic, and then evolved it into fifth-order magic through ascension.

"No, it has already surpassed my origins."

It is even stronger than the primal magic that Xu Zhou himself comprehended.

Xu Zhou looked disappointed and simply shook his head.

To be learned from... and then easily surpassed.

The gap in their progress was as insurmountable as a chasm.

"Brother... now that you have understood..."

“I still have things to do in the void, so I’ll take my leave.” Xu Zhou’s tone was filled with melancholy.

Lu Cang: "You're leaving already?"

"You haven't asked me about my understanding of the root cause yet, which is unlike you."

Xu Zhou: "There's no need for that."

Lu Cang could see that Xu Zhou's emotional fluctuations were very complex.

He countered, "Does pursuing the root cause also become unnecessary for you?"

Xu Zhou: "Do you think you can reach the root?"

Lu Cang answered confidently, "Yes."

Xu Zhou chuckled and said in a self-deprecating tone, "I don't think I can do it anymore."

It shook its head, revealing an extremely bitter smile: "Throughout history, so many magicians have fallen on the path of seeking the origin."

I used to think I was special, that I was unique.

I am a genius, one in a million, unlike anyone else. I have the opportunity to compete for the world's most outstanding scenery and to see the true face of the roots.

Even if there are others who are a little more special than me, I will try my best to catch up with them until we stand side by side again.

I am a genius, I am unique, and that's why I believe I can surpass all those who came before me and see the root of the landscape.

Xu Zhou's tone was extremely drawn out, and along with his words, it seemed as if something called belief was being lost.

He turned to look at Lu Cang, his tone filled with intense resentment.

"It wasn't until today that I realized this."

I am no different. I am just one of countless mages who seek the root. Few mages comprehend the root, but when you look at the whole world, they are like stars in the night sky. Even though the star realm is vast and empty, the stars still fill the sky.

Perhaps I am a genius in the eyes of others, but that is all I am capable of, no different from a fleeting star.

I too will become one of countless magicians, ultimately fading into the soil of the void.

The root of the problem doesn't belong to people like me; it belongs to you.

You might actually see the root cause, but no matter how hard I try, I probably won't be able to see it anymore.

Xu Zhou's final words were utterly calm as he met Lu Cang's gaze.

At this moment, in their eye contact, the transcendence of a root mage was gone, as was the luminous pursuit of the root.

What remains is only the mundane and the tranquil.

It has lost its desire to seek the truth.

After saying these words, it deviated from the principles of magicians.

Goodbye, brother.

"If you ever have time to come to the Void, do you still remember what your brother said..."

　The chapter at 12 o'clock might not be released on time. That chapter will be a bit longer. The total number of words today is still 2, but the release time is estimated to be delayed.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)