Full-Time Mage: One random forbidden spell per month

"We're going to the Oath Tree. If you want to turn back, I won't stop you."

Upon hearing Li Xingze's words, Li Dexin hurriedly looked at Jiang Shaoxu: "Miss Jiang, we'll escort you back."

"If you want to go back, you can go back on your own. I'm safer with him."

Jiang Shaoxu immediately hugged Li Xingze's arm, burying her face in his chest.

Seeing this, Li Dexin's face turned as red as a pig's liver with anger.

They braved hardships and dangers to come to the Qinling Mountains, only to find that the people they were trying to rescue were unwilling to go back with them.

At this moment, Staff Officer Xu stepped forward and said, "We were able to rescue Miss so successfully thanks to Lord Li Xingze. Since they are going to find the Oath Tree, we should accompany them."

"I have no objection. If we can see the Oath Tree, the trip will be worthwhile," said female officer Ling Fei.

Then several more military mages expressed their willingness to travel with them, and they did indeed receive care from Li Xingze and others along the way.

"I've heard that a fruit grows on the Oath Tree that has an amplification similar to that of the Divine Seal Praise, and if you're lucky, it can even greatly increase your strength."

Staff Officer Xu was a well-informed person and shared some rumors about the Oath Tree.

Upon hearing this, Li Dexin and the others, who were initially unwilling, immediately stopped saying anything more.

"There are such amazing things?"

Zhao Manyan immediately perked up. He had thought that the purpose of this trip was to find the divine bird totem, but he hadn't expected such a pleasant surprise!

"There is such a thing, but don't get too excited. This Oath Fruit can only increase your power by about 1 to 2, and only a small number of people can get a better chance."

Li Xingze began to explain.

"It's good enough if there's even an increase; it'll be a good opportunity to strengthen my wind element," Xu Zhaoting said with a smile.

The group continued deeper into the area, and along the way, Jiang Fox turned into a clingy little kitten, unwilling to leave Li Xingze's side no matter what Li Dexin said.

"Stop!"

Zhang Xiaohou, who was scouting ahead, suddenly returned to the group, his face unusually solemn.

"Feathered demons, the sky is full of feathered demons, there are so many of them, it seems like they are performing some kind of sky ritual," Zhang Xiaohou said.

"Don't panic, keep moving forward. Today is most likely the Feather Clan's grand ceremony," Li Xingze said.

"A grand ceremony?" Mo Fan asked, puzzled.

"Go ahead, I'll explain to you later," Li Xingze continued.

After traveling a distance, they reached a place with a wide view, where everyone, including Li Xingze, was shocked by what they saw in the sky.

The sky above was covered with winged demons. They flapped their wings, not flying haphazardly, but hovering solemnly in one place.

So many winged demons, their feathers like stars, the sunlight shining on their bright feathers, constantly shimmering with rainbow-like luster, this magnificent beauty is nothing short of a miracle!

"What's going on? Why are they hovering in the air?" Mo Fan asked, utterly puzzled.

"This is a grand ceremony unique to the Feathered Demons, where they will decide on the Feathered Emperor for the next few years," Li Xingze said.

"I've also heard that the higher a winged demon flies during the grand ceremony, the more respect it receives from the winged race, and the winged emperor is the strongest winged demon in this regard."

Zhang Xiaohou had lived in the Qinling Mountains for a long time, so he had naturally heard of this Feathered Demon Festival.

"Aren't there just too many winged demons participating?"

Xu Zhaoting looked at the dense swarm of feathered demons above his head and felt a chill run down his spine.

Although it looks spectacular, it also represents danger!

"This is related to the status of the Feathered Demons for the next few years, and basically all the Feathered Demons in the Qinling Mountains will participate," Li Xingze said.

"But what does this have to do with us?" Zhao Manyan said.

"Of course it's related. If we want to go to the Oath Tree, we have to participate in this grand ceremony, otherwise they will definitely attack us in droves."

Li Xingze looked serious. In order for the Golden Flame Dragon Lion to become the Feather Emperor, he could not summon the Abyss Dragon.

If the Abyss Dragon were summoned, given Xiao Hei's true dragon bloodline, it would most likely scare these Feathered Demons into fleeing in all directions, and the Monarch would be no exception!

Although the Abyss Dragon is only at the Grand Monarch level, with its destructive dragon breath and hard dragon scales, even an invincible monarch can be challenged.

"Holy crap, Ze-ge, you're not kidding, are you? The moment these winged demons see us fly up, they'll just surround and kill us!"

Zhao Manyan stared wide-eyed and said, "The Feathered Demons have a very strong sense of airspace; once you encounter one, it's basically a fight to the death."

This is why many mages are afraid to use Wind Wings in the wild!

"That's true under normal circumstances, but this is the Feathered Demon Festival. The strict aerial hierarchy will be lifted by the Feathered Emperor, and anyone can participate. As long as you fly to a certain height, you will gain the respect of the Feathered Demons."

With Jiang Shaojun's notes in hand, Jiang Shaoxu had a very good understanding of this Feather Demon Festival.

"So, does that mean we can participate too?"

Mo Fan and Xu Zhaoting immediately became interested; this was a challenge they would never forget!

"Are you kidding me? With just a few wings, we're going to compete with this bunch of winged demons? That's ridiculous!" Zhao Manyan complained.

"It's still possible that Brother Ze's Wind Binding has reached the Super Rank, right?" Xu Zhaoting said, looking at Li Xingze.

"no."

Li Xingze shook his head. The Wind Wings magic was developed based on the Feathered Demons, so how could it possibly compete with the Feathered Demons in terms of flying ability?

"Let's talk about this after the ceremony," Zhao Manyan said.

"I plan to have Xiao Jin participate in this grand event. If he can win first place, wouldn't he become the Feather Emperor?"

Li Xingze looked at Zhang Xiaohou and Jiang Shaoxu, unsure of the rules of the ceremony.

"Uh, Brother Ze, although your summoned beast has a pair of wings, strictly speaking, it doesn't fall under the category of Feathered Demons. Besides, this is just a rumor, and I don't know for sure either."

Zhang Xiaohou was completely taken aback by the question; he really hadn't thought of that.

However, if we really win the throne of the Feather Emperor, the cities near the Qinling Mountains will be relieved of most of the pressure!

"You want your summoned beasts to compete for first place?"

Jiang Shaoxu looked puzzled, knowing that there were quite a few monarchs among the Feathered Demons participating in the grand ceremony.

After the National Tournament ended, Jiang Shaoxu had not seen Li Xingze, and he was unaware of how much his summoned beast had grown.

However, in her estimation, it was at most the peak of the Commander level, since most summoners would pour their resources into their contracted beasts.

Moreover, Li Xingze's contracted beast is a black dragon; any normal person would know how to choose.

Therefore, in her mind, even if Li Xingze's summoning system reached the super-level and his contracted beast broke through to the monarch level, it was impossible for his summoned beast to reach the monarch level.