Full-Time Magician: Demon Mage

Chapter 321 A Promise

"Luck is also a part of ability. If you win, you win; the outcome is already decided, isn't it?"

"I did invite the Holy Maiden today because there is indeed a small matter I wish to discuss!" Wang Teng first praised her, and then stated his main purpose for the day.

"Oh... tell me." Asha Riya put down her wine glass and listened more attentively, also a little curious about what the other person wanted to do.

"The Venice World University Competition will have its final battle tomorrow, which means the top three rankings will be determined."

"If—I mean, if I were to win by sheer luck, but I'm more interested in the second-place prize, I wonder if we could make a deal then?"

"I'll use the Divine Seal Praise reward for first place to exchange for the Void Altar reward for second place, but this only applies to me," Wang Teng said slowly.

"Hehe... Mr. Wang Teng isn't interested in the Divine Seal Praise?" A hint of displeasure flickered across Asha's smiling face.

Is this guy looking down on the Divine Seal Praise? Is it really appropriate to be so cryptic in front of her, a saint?

"You misunderstood. It's not that I'm not interested in the Divine Seal Praise." Wang Teng immediately shook his head.

How could he have such a thought? It's just that you can't have your cake and eat it too, so naturally you need to choose what suits you better.

"Unlike my teammates, my major magic has already touched the barrier of the super-level realm. The Void Altar is an opportunity for me to break through to the super-level."

"If I miss this opportunity, I need to accumulate billions and then find a channel to purchase Xinghai Tianmai."

"Super-tier mage resources are quite rare and hard to buy. If we miss this exchange, who knows when we'll have another chance to reach the super-tier."

Wang Teng gave a half-joking explanation: actually, if one could enter the Void Altar, one could undergo a month-long initiation of magical energy.

He was confident that he could raise his mental cultivation to the level of super-level full mastery; otherwise, relying on ordinary accumulation, who knows how long it would take.

Without cultivation bonuses, it usually takes several years for a mage to advance one level in a high-level mage class, and at least ten years to advance one level in a super-level mage class.

Those young, fully-cultivated, super-level mages all relied on magical energy infusions in cultivation treasure lands to advance to their current level; otherwise, they would never have reached the super-level of full cultivation before they died.

Not to mention forbidden spells; without the Earth Core supplying a vast amount of magical energy, or a treasure of the same level to provide energy, forbidden spells are just wishful thinking.

That barrier to realm cannot be broken through through cultivation alone. The barrier of a super-level realm alone has blocked countless high-level mages around the world, let alone the barrier of forbidden spells.

Without the assistance of the Star Sea Heavenly Vein to break through that barrier, the number of super-level mages would decrease by at least 90%.

"So that's how it is... Mr. Wang Teng, aren't you afraid of leaking information in advance, or that I won't agree?" Asha Ruya felt relieved. As a saintess, she knew a lot, and she believed Wang Teng's words!

As a prodigy, time is the most precious thing. Wasting several years to save money is tantamount to erasing one's talent.

After all, the peak human lifespan is limited; once it's depleted, it's gone forever.

"Of course I'm not afraid... but I believe that the Divine Seal Praise is very rare, and even for members of your team, it would be very difficult to apply."

"Before one's cultivation reaches its bottleneck, the Divine Seal Praise is definitely more appealing."

"Of course, it might be just a small favor for the Holy Maiden, nothing special."

Wang Teng smiled slightly, outwardly praising the rarity of the Divine Seal Praise, while secretly flattering her at the same time.

As expected, Asha Ruya smiled happily, quite pleased with his flattery, since facts are often more convincing.

Which high-ranking mage in this world doesn't lavish praise and adore the divine seal of the Parthenon?

"Your reasoning has convinced me; the exchange is not a problem, and I can agree to it."

Azharia didn't care about any reward; she cared more about fame and the reputation of the Parthenon.

Whether it's the Divine Seal Praise or the Void Altar, these resources are extremely rare for others, but they're just so-so for her.

Having already acquired the Dark Suit, she naturally looked down on those rewards.

"I think we can become friends. Since you were able to get Mo Fan to help you, you must have a good relationship. A friend of a friend is naturally a friend, right?"

Asha Ruya smiled and extended her fair arm to Wang Teng.

"Nature~"

Wang Teng hesitated for a second, but kept smiling as he took that soft little hand in his.

"That's not gentlemanly at all~" Asha's teasing voice came as she looked at her hand being held tightly.

"No, in my definition, friends are very close, even intimate. We're just shaking hands since we've only just become friends."

Wang Teng smiled broadly, his eyes revealing a clear and honest heart.

"You're not being honest~"

Asha's Ya pulled away slightly, withdrew her hand, and glared at him with feigned anger. If she hadn't investigated his past, she would have actually believed his lies.

Then they took out their phones and exchanged contact information.

"Alright~ Now that we've finished talking, I'll head back now. See you on the field tomorrow. I hope you can lead your team to victory against us."

Asha'ruya finished her fruit wine in one gulp, got up and prepared to leave. Everything depended on tomorrow's match; only by winning could she fulfill today's promise.

She then vanished as quickly as she appeared before Wang Teng's eyes.

Wang Teng sat there, continuing to sip his wine, his gaze fixed on the street outside the window, but his mind was on alert for what was happening nearby.

There was someone hiding who had followed Asha's arrival, which gave him a slightly dangerous feeling.

Although it's unclear who it is, it seems that Asha's safety is usually protected by someone whenever she goes out.

Could it be Hailong...?

Once Asha's Yaya left, that feeling disappeared; she probably wasn't there to target him.

"Let's take it one step at a time."

With his current level of strength, he is no longer so likely to encounter dangers he cannot handle.

After finishing his wine in one gulp, Wang Teng got up and left his seat to pay the bill at the front desk. He didn't linger outside and went straight back to the hotel.

……

Time flew by, and soon it was the next morning.

After a morning workout, Wang Teng left the hotel in a cheerful mood and followed the team to the opening ceremony venue.

As the final match, the organizing committee adhered to the closed-loop concept of starting and ending at the same location, placing the final match in the opening arena.

The arena size for the opening match is also very suitable for the competition, and it is one of the best among all the arenas.

Half an hour before the match, they arrived at the rest area, which, unlike other venues, had private boxes.

"In this final match, please give it your all and strive for first place so that we can allocate more resources to you."

"Thank you all for your hard work..."

Senior leader Shao Zheng was the first to speak, and his brief words conveyed deep expectations.

(End of this chapter)