Physical mage, challenge me to a solo duel!

If Wang Yi absorbs this magic crystal now, he will only be able to obtain the Flame King spell.

Although Flame King is the most precious magic in this magic crystal in terms of grade, the other magics of divine quality are obviously not ordinary either.

Fire Rain, Inferno, and Thunder Summoning don't count; they're just trash attack magic.

Thinking of this, Wang Yi couldn't help but grit his teeth again.

If we wait until Wang Yi becomes a mid-level mage before absorbing it, we can undoubtedly maximize the value of this magic crystal.

I just don't know how many more years we'll have to wait.

Besides, if we don't absorb it now, what if we don't have the chance later?

The most painful thing in a person's life is probably dying before they've spent all their money.

Thinking of the little savings he had painstakingly accumulated in his previous life, Wang Yi felt his heart clench again.

"Absorb it. With the Flame King, I might actually be able to put up a fight in the duel a week from now. I'm completely immune to Wu Guan's fire magic. He's not even as good as a lighter now."

After pondering for a moment, Wang Yi quickly made up his mind.

It's best to secure the profits.

But then, Wang Yi raised his hand and slapped himself.

"Damn it, the first thing I thought of with this amazing skill was using it to fight kids. That's such a low-level thinking."

After some self-criticism, Wang Yi prepared to painfully absorb the Flame King.

Just as Wang Yi was about to choose to absorb it, a news article he had browsed while researching information suddenly flashed through his mind.

A vague idea came to Wang Yi's mind, forcing him to stop.

Wang Yi hurriedly searched for the news on her computer and read it carefully.

"Great news! The Huaxia Magic Monitoring Network has successfully covered major cities across the country, further enhancing public safety!"

The press release was issued on December 20th, Magic Calendar Year 93.

"Damn it!"

After carefully reading the news, Wang Yi slammed his fist on the table, feeling frustrated.

The so-called magic monitoring network is composed of special devices on the Chinese side that can detect magical fluctuations, similar to a magic version of the Heavenly Eye system.

Its main purpose is to detect magical fluctuations within the range and determine whether a mage has made a move.

Magic is simply a power, neither good nor evil, but human mages who possess it are.

The emergence of a powerful profession like the mage is bound to inspire evil desires in some people.

In the 15th year of the Magic Calendar, as humanity's research into magic deepened, the Awakening Ritual was finally created.

Whether a person has magical talent or not can be determined after participating in the awakening ceremony.

With the help of the awakening ritual, humans no longer need to rely on the previous method of having ordinary people directly try to absorb magic crystals, as if it were a matter of luck, to determine whether a person can become a mage.

Therefore, countries around the world have begun to conduct large-scale screenings of potential monks and develop systematic training programs for monks.

The number of mages has since grown exponentially.

As a result, violent criminal cases involving mages naturally began to surge.

Back then, China was simultaneously establishing various magic academies to train a new generation of mages, engaging in an arms race in the field of magic.

On the other hand, they also began to formulate various regulations and laws in advance to restrain mages and protect ordinary people.

For every awakened Dharma Master, the first lesson is always the Dharma Master's Code.

The first rule of the mage code: Mages are prohibited from using magic to intimidate, control, threaten, or harm ordinary people.

Article 2: Mages are prohibited from using magic for illegal profit.

Article 3: Except in specific areas, mages are not allowed to cast spells at will within the territory of China.

Even medical mages are discouraged from using medical magic to heal and save lives unless they have obtained a medical license.

In China, the control over sorcerers is exceptionally strict. An enforcement system composed of official sorcerers has been established, and once a sorcerer commits a crime, the case is usually investigated quickly and the sentence is severe.

With great power comes great responsibility, but the burdens must be heavy.

In China, as a Dharma Master, you can choose not to defend the territory or protect the borders, but to help and save people.

However, you cannot use magical powers to commit crimes at will.

On the contrary, Western countries that once loudly proclaimed human rights are now calling on China to loosen its restrictions and respect the freedom and rights of Buddhist monks.

What an absurd reality.

However, it does align with their principles.

Under God, everyone is equal, but the most powerful mages and the legendary God are often not much different.

Since you're already God, who would want to be your equal?

However, in China, the more powerful a mage is, the more restrictions they often face.

Unless you have the ability to overthrow the entire Chinese nation, you have to be a dragon and a tiger.

You can enjoy preferential treatment, but the bottom line cannot be crossed.

Limited by cost and technology, the large-scale magic monitoring network deployed in China is not particularly sensitive; it can only be detected when the intensity of magic reaches a certain level.

It is likely that only the release of magic of divine grade or higher will trigger the magic monitoring network.

Therefore, mid- to high-level mages who want to test their magic should either choose to go to a professional training facility or to an open interdimensional portal.

Alternatively, you can go through the proper procedures to apply for the establishment of a training ground at home, which can then be designated as a magical safe zone.

Magic fluctuations detected within the magic safety zone will be recorded, but will not attract law enforcement personnel to investigate.

While the establishment of the magic monitoring network does impose certain restrictions on mages, it also better protects the safety of ordinary people.

In case any monsters sneak across the border, or if a floating bridge suddenly appears somewhere, it can be detected immediately.

Absorbing magic from a magic crystal is different from using a magic crystal to restore magic power. The former will drain all the magic power from the magic crystal at once, rendering the magic crystal unusable.

Wang Yi is currently only a beginner mage. If he absorbs this high-level magic crystal, although it won't cause him to explode, the magic power he can't handle will directly dissipate.

With so much magic suddenly appearing in his house, who knows if it will trigger the magic monitoring network?

"Let's find another opportunity." Wang Yi sighed and put the magic crystal back into the small box.

Ultimately, they were afraid of making a scene and dared not give it a try.

Looking at the time, it was already past three in the morning. Since Wang Yi got home from school, he had been researching information, learning about the world, calculating the system, absorbing magic crystals, and experimenting with magic, without having a moment to spare.

Now that he relaxed, hunger and exhaustion surged up at the same time, and Wang Yi realized that he hadn't even eaten dinner.

"I should have had dinner at school before coming back," Wang Yi muttered, sounding rather regretful.

Who would have thought that his family couldn't even find half a steamed bun?

Never mind, I'll go to sleep first.

Wang Yi pulled out a new bed sheet that smelled slightly dusty from the wardrobe, then bundled up the old bed sheets and blankets into a large package and pushed it off the bed.

As a result, the already messy room became even more messy.

"I'll clean up tomorrow." After barely managing to change the sheets and blankets, Wang Yi was too exhausted to clean the room anymore.

After lying down in bed, I quickly fell asleep.