Cultivators at the Wizarding Academy

Chapter 190 Full Mobilization

As Tai'an released some of his vital energy, the dark golden essence adhering to his body surface indeed changed. It gradually brightened and turned into a reddish-gold color.

"When exactly do you plan to deploy?" De Yulan asked in a deep voice.

"I will go with Taiya!" Taian manipulated the adamantite to transform, attempting to completely cover his body. It was roughly equivalent to a three-quarter sleeve and three-quarter pants, but it couldn't cover his head and extremities.

Deyulan nodded knowingly: "Hide well, don't reveal your identity, you are our most important trump card."

"When are you going to reveal the techniques of Dawn's Tears?" hope suddenly interjected from the side.

"Mentor Jin Sili has contacted me. I don't deny the feasibility of making it completely public, but before that, I hope you can assess the consequences of making it public. I will send you the method first," Tai An replied cautiously.

Tears of Dawn has been a hot topic in the spellcasting community recently, with far-reaching influence. Videos of the arena ranking battles have been widely circulated among the high-ranking members of various sects.

It is generally believed that the Dawn Tear form of the protective shield has extremely strong frontal defense, making it very difficult for opponents of the same level to break through. It is a major technological breakthrough following the diamond-shaped mental energy shield.

The changes brought about by any breakthrough in fundamental technology far exceed those of advanced technology because their applications are more widespread.

Now that Deyulan has brought the refined gold, Taian will naturally keep its promise and can no longer treat hope as an ordinary passerby.

Passing on the Tears of Dawn is proof that the relationship has gone a step further.

Having received the promise he wanted, De Yulan hurriedly took his leave, leaving his wife and daughter behind with peace of mind.

Tai'an invited his future mother-in-law to come in and sit down.

The housekeeper, Musophile, brought out various snacks and fruits, filling the coffee table.

"Eat whatever you like, don't be shy, make yourself at home!"

Tai'an's friendly greeting broke the awkward atmosphere.

"I wish I had a lovely son!" Vera exclaimed sincerely.

Fu frowned slightly and nudged her mother's shoulder: "Mom, you're a guest, don't say anything impolite."

"It's okay! We'll definitely become family from now on..."

hope and Taian maintained a telepathic connection. She was filled with curiosity about the workings of the Tears of Dawn.

Where do you get your creative inspiration?

Tai'an answered without hesitation: "The winters in the North are cold, and icicles form on the eaves. Also, cold water dripping onto glass will form similar crystals. Through testing, I discovered that these crystals have extremely high pressure resistance. Of course, there is a weakness. It lies in the tail. If attacked, the entire Tear of Dawn will collapse instantly. Therefore, in actual combat, it is best to hide the spiritual tail within the body."

"I had my sister test the strength of Dawn's Tears. It's basically unshakeable against low- and mid-tier spells. High-tier spells are too dangerous, mostly area-of-effect attacks; one-sided defense might not be comprehensive enough and could lead to some risk. Even so, it can't overshadow Dawn's Tears' excellence. For low-tier spellcasters, it's a comprehensive upgrade, and for high-tier spellcasters, it provides more tactical options. I will help you obtain the highest honor for spellcasters, the Morning Star Award…"

"Alright! Please do your best to get me everything I deserve..."

After seeing off the mother and her two daughters who had come to visit, they asked for a hug and a kiss on the cheek before leaving. They all smelled wonderful, and Tai'an ended up with a lip print on his face.

"Goodbye, Xiao An! You must protect my sister!"

Tai'an stood at the entrance of the courtyard and lazily waved goodbye.

……

Aglaia changed out of her Heavenly Suit and put it into her portable pouch. She returned to the gates of the Wizarding Academy.

"This is more like it. Let's go in!" Gargamel, the three-eyed raven, pecked at his claws.

Aglaia returned to her dormitory and heard Tyan and Mussofi talking in the living room, discussing the supplies needed for the expedition.

From tents and beds to toiletries, everything was meticulously prepared, unlike military service, which felt more like a camping trip or picnic.

"We're leaving tomorrow. Aglaia, if you have anything you want to take, give it all to Mussophie," Tian instructed.

"Is the butler coming along too?" Aglaia looked at the panda man beside her.

"Of course, I won't leave you, young master," Mussophie said, scratching his head sheepishly.

The approximate lineup for the trip includes: three under Taiya's command: Guardian Bruno, follower Guts, and follower Yurin. Under Taian's command: Mussofi, Ovisga, and Aglaia.

Originally, Tai'an wanted Taiya to bring a maid to take care of her daily needs. However, considering the dangers of the front lines and that ordinary people without any strength would only be a burden, he changed it to his follower, Youlin.

This new follower who joined the Blue Rose family has always kept a low profile, spending his days by Taiya's side handling trivial matters.

The past persecution he suffered at the hands of the Belair family seems to have left an indelible shadow on his heart, and he rarely smiles, exuding an icy aura that keeps strangers at bay.

The responsibility of staying behind was entrusted to the swordsman Tinyham, who was in charge of suppressing the situation and handling disputes.

Ovisga spends most of her time at the Wizarding Division. Tyne only uses contract summoning when combat is required.

The inscription array for the reverse contract summoning has now been established, with its initial location in the laboratory.

Because of her sensitive identity, Liadrin was not allowed to appear in front of outsiders, so she could only stay in the Sector dormitory, and her daily life was taken care of by the maids Aria and Anne.

Taian went to the library and borrowed more than a dozen books in one go, enough for Liadrin to read for several months.

Then, I gave her a task.

They are responsible for looking after the three-eyed crow's eggs, and once they hatch, they must provide even more meticulous care.

"You must treat the Three-Eyed Raven as if it were me personally, never as a pet!"

"Why? What's so special about it?" Lyadlin asked, puzzled.

"The Three-Eyed Raven is actually a mental clone of me," Tai'an briefly explained the secret technique of creating clones.

Liadrin's eyes lit up as she listened, thinking that if she had a clone, wouldn't she be as free as a bird? "Young master, could you teach me?"

"I'm afraid that won't work, because it's a secret technique passed down within the academy. I once swore an oath to my mentor never to pass it on to anyone else. However, I can ask around when I get back."

"I will definitely take good care of your clone."

Mussofi called Aglaia to go out and buy supplies together.

Tai'an was a little puzzled that he hadn't seen the white-haired clingy creature today.

As soon as she was told, Yin Yue skipped and hopped to the front of the courtyard and pushed open the iron gate.

"Xiao An, I have good news for you. I passed the assessment for becoming a formal spellcaster."

"Good, that deserves encouragement."

The boy reached behind the silver-haired girl and patted her nice-feeling skirt.

"Are you going to join the army and fight?" Silver Moon overheard some inside information and made a deduction.

"That's true!" Tai'an readily admitted.

"I want to go too..." Silver Moon said without hesitation.

"You are not a citizen of this country, you cannot participate in the war." Taian shook his head.

"Everyone is responsible for the demonic invasion," Silvermoon retorted.

"Don't go and cause trouble!" Tai'an pressed his thumbs against both sides of Yin Yue's nose.

"But! What am I going to do if I miss you?" The silver-haired little fairy's eyes were brimming with tears, her eyelashes fluttering.

"I will leave my crow clone to accompany you."

"Did it hatch?"

"Soon! Probably in a week or two at most..."

Monday morning, a light drizzle was falling. Pale purple peace lilies bloomed along the roadside.

After two days of preparation over the weekend, the first batch of students will be heading to the front lines via the transfer array at 2 PM.

A mage corps composed of the three major spellcaster divisions.

The Mage Division had 917 students and 32 instructors. The Cleric Division had 166 students and 8 instructors. The Wizard Division had 79 students and 4 instructors, totaling 1206 students. It is worth noting that over one-third of the students chose to pay fines to evade military service.

The remaining people mostly seemed unwilling as well. Perhaps the fine of two hundred gold coins was too high; even wealthy spellcasters couldn't all afford it.

Before the mission, despite repeated assurances from school officials and faculty that student safety would be guaranteed, the tense and somber atmosphere remained unabated.

Spellcasters have far better access to information than ordinary combatants. They often have a good grasp of the situation on the front lines through private communication.

It's no exaggeration to call it the most intense war in centuries—a war between humanity and the demons of the abyss! A dimensional conflict that transcends racial disputes, where there is absolutely no room for mercy!

Fortunately, judging from the current battle reports, the Violet Kingdom has the absolute upper hand, and the results can be described as brilliant.

Nations around the world have sent experts to provide assistance, and the situation is now under control…

Tai'an spotted Hua Yun among the ranks of the Clerics' Academy. Frowning, he stepped forward and telepathically questioned, "What's wrong with you?"

"I've come to see everyone off."

Hua Yun stepped forward and gave him a warm hug, explaining that she wasn't shirking her responsibilities.

Now, as the highest-ranking official of the Dawn Church, his career is in a phase of rapid growth.

Originally renamed Blue Rose Convent, it was later deemed inappropriate. Although the Blue Rose family was renowned, they had too many enemies and were vulnerable to covert targeting, so they changed their name to the Church of Dawn. It sounds like the name of a powerful and long-established force. Remarkably, it didn't share a name with any other historical power.

Taiya came over and greeted Huayun, and the two chatted about everyday things between women.

In the center of the arena, the teleportation array has been set up.

The first batch of spellcasters numbered only two hundred.

If only people are being transported, a thousand people can be transported at once with ease. The Royal Guard can transport two hundred people at a time, including their horses.

However, many people carry inscribed spatial equipment with them. These include spatial bags, spatial suitcases, and various bottles and jars, exceeding their weight limits significantly. They even have to weigh each item individually to determine if they can carry it all.

As the inscriptions shone brightly, everyone on the teleportation array transformed into rising white light.

The arrival of the first group was confirmed safely using a remote communication spell.

Next, patiently wait for the magic circle's cooldown, which usually takes about five to ten minutes. It can be used continuously in emergencies, but this may result in positional shifts. Because the world is in motion, precise coordinate correction is necessary.

"Xiao An, it's our turn in the second batch." Taiya gestured for her younger brother to quickly say goodbye to his friends.

Taian hugged each of the four little girls. Silvermoon and Dorothy's relationship was practically confirmed. Fu also showed affection.

As for Leona, she was simply following the crowd. Everyone else had kissed Annie, so wouldn't it be out of place if she didn't? She reluctantly offered her lips, her movements shy and self-conscious.

Tai'an deliberately aimed at his lips and stole his first kiss.

"Xiao An, you've gone too far!" Leona said angrily.

"Sorry, it's a habit!" Tai'an led three followers onto the teleportation array.

In the blink of an eye, everyone transformed into rising white light.

Youmu's exquisite face was hidden under her hood as she stood in the shadows watching Tai'an leave.

Before leaving, the two had a brief reunion. Tai'an imparted some unique knowledge of inscriptions to Yaomeng. This knowledge came from the talisman section of a cultivator's inherited memories, which he had spent the entire night compiling. He considered it quite valuable for reference. It included talismans such as the Iron Body Talisman, Rejuvenation Talisman, Power Transformation Talisman, Evil-Dispelling Talisman, and Mountain-Moving Talisman, corresponding to the five internal organs and the five elements.

"This is really making things even more difficult for me!" Youmu said with a troubled expression.

Taian specifically instructed that once the plan was designed, it should be handed over to Liadrin in the branch dormitory as soon as possible. Ovisga would then bring it directly to him.

……

In the blink of an eye, we traversed thousands of miles, arriving in the southern border from the central part of the kingdom, where the perceived temperature had risen by at least six or seven degrees.

The group, chatting and laughing, took off their coats and draped them over their arms.

"Oh ho!"

Atayal excitedly circled around Tai'an.

"Stop messing around! Be on your guard!"

Tai'an gazed at the unusual red clouds in the distance, feeling a vague unease.

An intensely dense aura of death, mixed with the pollution brought by the abyss.

Normal humans living in such an environment would likely quickly mutate, either dying a painful death or transforming into abyssal creatures. Of course, there is also a very small chance of adaptation.

Those who arrived first waited quietly in place until everyone had arrived, and then they set off together to a suitable place to establish a base.

A moment later, the teleportation array in the open area lit up again, and the third group of people arrived.

Tai'an looked around, his gaze drifting into the depths of the dense forest, when he suddenly hissed, "Our whereabouts have been exposed."

Aglaia instinctively drew her sword: "Young Master, where are the enemies?"

Tai'an disappeared from the crowd, and in just a few breaths, he left a demon's corpse on the ground.

"Demon race!"

"It must be an eye demon!"

"The enemy knows our location. Be on high alert..."

The onlookers, who were casting spells, looked at each other and discussed amongst themselves, creating quite a stir.

The demon legion's scouts have discovered the movements of the Violet Academy expeditionary force. An attack could come at any moment, especially now that they are at their weakest.

The faculty members of each department quickly tried to calm the students down.

"Don't worry! We have a Saint-level spellcaster here!"

Tai'an solemnly instructed his family members: "Don't get separated from others, and don't wander off."

Aglaia requested permission from Taian to change into the Heavenly Set and enter a state of combat readiness, which was granted, but unfortunately now is not the time to change equipment.

Everyone stood on high alert beside the teleportation array, fearing a sneak attack from the demons that might cause a mishap and leave them fighting alone.

As the fourth and fifth batches of personnel arrived one after another, the panic and unease on people's faces gradually faded.

A large group of people is the source of courage.

(End of this chapter)