Full-Time Magister: I Am the Shadow King

Chapter 37 Intermediate Time-Limited Dungeon

Inside the Mingzhu Academy, in the Three-Step Pagoda.

Cheng Xiaoyu sat cross-legged on the platform on the fifth floor, surrounded by a dense aura of darkness that enveloped the entire area.

In an instant, the dark aura vanished, and the pervasive black energy quickly returned to his body.

At the same time, the previously stagnant aura suddenly surged, completely completing the leap in cultivation level.

After a long while, Cheng Xiaoyu slowly opened his dark eyes, exhaled a breath of stale air, and sensed the shadowy starry river in his spiritual world.

Although he doesn't rely on magic much in most battles, improving his cultivation level is still necessary. It's not just about extracting shadows of higher strength, but also because reaching a higher level is a watershed moment, and his combat power will be completely different.

After seven days, Cheng Xiaoyu left the Three Steps Tower, where Dean Xiao, dressed in a pure white robe, was already waiting outside.

"Xiao Yu, how's it going?"

"Teacher, I have successfully broken through to the advanced level of the Shadow element."

"Yes, that's great."

Upon hearing this, Dean Xiao breathed a sigh of relief and a smile appeared on his face. He had given Cheng Xiaoyu two Star River Veins, and with the added support of the Three-Step Tower, it was inevitable that he would feel a little worried. This must be the concern of an elder for a younger generation.

Cheng Xiaoyu smiled slightly. He should be able to break through to the advanced level of the Space System next time he comes. He just happens to have a Star River Vein in his hand.

"By the way, be careful lately, Shanghai isn't safe these days."

Seeing Dean Xiao's sudden serious expression, Cheng Xiaoyu couldn't help but feel a little puzzled and asked.

"Teacher, what happened?"

"We recently discovered traces of the Black Vatican in Shanghai. According to reliable sources, their target is likely Mo Fan, who may possess what those guys want."

Mo Fan, it was actually that guy. He had something the Black Vatican wanted.

Cheng Xiaoyu nodded. He naturally didn't want to provoke the Black Vatican, and what did Mo Fan's safety have to do with him?

"Let's go, the awakening room is ready. Your teacher will take you there to awaken your magic."

Following Dean Xiao to the Awakening Room, Cheng Xiaoyu successfully awakened his third system.

Mind magic? Seriously? Am I just incompatible with elemental magic?

Looking at the pink stardust that had appeared in his mental world, he sighed helplessly and accepted the reality.

"Wait, that shouldn't be the case. I've already placed the lightning and fire elemental guide stones, so one of them should awaken—"

Dean Xiao stared at the Awakening Stone with a puzzled look. He felt that his disciple must be an elemental insulator, making it difficult for others to awaken magic systems other than the elements.

Shadow magic, spatial magic, and mental magic—all three magic types except elemental magic have awakened.

"In short, mind magic is also good; its role on the battlefield is no less than that of destruction magic."

"Sigh, that's the only way—"

Cheng Xiaoyu originally wanted to awaken destructive magic such as lightning or fire, and he happened to have an amplification item called the [Bear of Greed], but now it seems that the three elements he has are not very useful.

After leaving Mingzhu Academy, he picked up his phone and saw that Tang Yue had sent him many messages, which were almost the same as what the teacher had said. However, he could feel her concern for him from the words.

I called, but it seemed the other person was on a task and their phone was off, so I didn't bother them.

"Xinxia, ​​brother has broken through to the advanced level and awakened the Mind-type."

"That's great! Congratulations on becoming a high-level mage, brother! I'm currently a mid-level mind mage. Feel free to ask me anything you don't understand!"

Far away in Hangzhou, Ye Xinxia's beautiful eyes couldn't help but shine. She was already looking forward to how she would "teach" her brother to cultivate the mind system.

Cheng Xiaoyu arrived at Qingtian Hunting Grounds. Leng Qing didn't seem to be there today, perhaps because she was investigating the Black Vatican's leads. There was only a little girl drinking milk tea and an old man smoking in the shop.

"Brother Xiao Yu, you're here. I haven't had any good commissions lately. It seems like business has gotten worse."

Leng Lingling took a sip of strawberry milk tea, pouted her cherry lips and muttered, "I finally got a holiday, but I didn't even get a decent request."

Song Qiming glanced at his little granddaughter, shook his head helplessly, and then looked at Cheng Xiaoyu.

The Black Vatican has indeed been appearing quite frequently lately, and he even suspected that they were targeting this kid, or perhaps Ye Chang—but it seems he was just overthinking it.

Putting down his pipe, Song Qiming sighed and spoke.

"Business isn't always that easy. It's normal to have no work sometimes. Lingling, you should focus on your studies. Also, be more vigilant lately. The Black Vatican likes to kill genius magicians."

"it is good."

Cheng Xiaoyu nodded. Seeing that Leng Qing wasn't in the hunting lodge and he couldn't inquire about the Black Vatican, and since he didn't have any high-priced commissions, he went home.

The next day, when they went to school, they ran into the three girls who were also going to school. The group went to Mingzhu Academy together.

"Brother Xiao Yu, our main campus assessment is coming up soon. Do you have any advice for us?"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Xiaoyu was taken aback, and calculating the time, it was indeed this time.

"Actually, it's nothing. As long as your cultivation reaches the intermediate level, you'll be considered students of the main campus. However, we'll probably assign you tasks later. The better you complete them, the higher the reward will be. The first place winner will get the opportunity to cultivate in the Three-Step Tower."

"A three-step tower?!"

Upon hearing that the first-place reward was the Three-Step Tower, all three women were extremely excited, as each one of them wanted to further improve their cultivation.

Ai Tutu sighed, lowered her head, and said dejectedly.

"Sigh, if only Brother Xiao Yu were in the same year as us, we would definitely be number one."

Hearing this, Cheng Xiaoyu shook his head helplessly. He had indeed won first place last time.

While the freshmen were taking their main campus exams, he planned to take the opportunity to clear the [Intermediate Time-Limited Dungeon] he had obtained earlier. He couldn't just focus on hard training without getting any real experience.

As usual, it was a quiet night. Cheng Xiaoyu arrived alone at the entrance of the [Intermediate Time-Limited Dungeon] and walked in with practiced ease.

They were indeed in another dimension, but suddenly a huge mine appeared in front of them. It seems that the dungeon boss is inside.

Cheng Xiaoyu stepped inside with a wary mindset, regardless of the dungeon's level.

In the dimly lit mine, a series of footsteps suddenly sounded, and ahead, a series of blood-red eyes appeared, revealing a pack of demonic wolves baring their teeth as they approached.

"Hmph, I'll use you guys as practice targets first."

Cheng Xiaoyu took out two short swords. The other short sword was a demon-slaying tool he bought from the shop. The two swords, combined with his agile speed, would allow him to perform better.

He quickly dispatched more than a dozen demon wolves, and when he saw that they were all wearing collars around their necks, he couldn't help but frown.

The next second, Cheng Xiaoyu raised an eyebrow and looked into the depths of the cave. The heavy footsteps sounded particularly clear in the silent environment.

A line of blood-red demons emerged, each wielding a variety of weapons, staring menacingly at the humans before them.

The demon at the front raised his thick arm and threw his spear, which traced a cold, sharp path through the air like an arrow released from a bow!

"Thump!"

Cheng Xiaoyu slightly turned his body, then raised his hand to catch the flying spear. Seeing the group of demons rushing over, he threw the spear back.

Even faster than before, the spear pierced straight through the demons in its path, instantly taking down several of them.

[Skill: Stealth]

He activated his skill, and vanished from the spot, his very presence disappearing without a trace.

Upon seeing this, the demons looked puzzled and bewildered, unable to understand how living humans could disappear.

"roar!"

Suddenly, several demons inexplicably developed huge wounds, spurting blood and emitting pitiful screams.

Before they knew it, several demons had fallen to the ground, covered in all sorts of wounds, but no one knew who the mastermind was.

After slaying the last demon, Cheng Xiaoyu finally revealed himself. He silently surveyed the carnage on the ground, a chilling smile playing on his lips.