Full-Time Magister: I Had No Intention of Reaching the Dimensional Throne

Chapter 108 Hundred Flowers Academy

The Three-Step Tower contains extremely profound spatial techniques; once Bai Mo appears inside, no other figure can be seen.

The surroundings were dim, and ahead were steps that seemed to float in mid-air, leading to a suspended triangular platform.

Upon reaching the first platform, Bai Mo did not feel any discomfort. So he continued to ascend to higher levels.

It wasn't until he stepped onto the stairs from the third to the fourth floor that he felt the rapid depletion of his magical energy and the immense mental pressure, but this still couldn't stop him.

With steady steps, Bai Mo climbed the stairs to the fourth floor. He took a slight breath, and in that short time, he could already feel that his Summoning Nebula had grown significantly, almost reaching the peak of the second level of the intermediate stage.

The cultivation speed increase at the fourth level is eighty times, plus the 2.5 times nebula cultivation increase brought to Bai Mo by the nebula magic artifact, that's 200 times the cultivation speed, plus his own cultivation talent which is far faster than that of ordinary people.

In this place rich in elements, there is no need for meditation; the nebula in one's mind has already begun to slowly absorb those rich elements on its own.

As soon as Bai Mo stepped onto the steps leading to the fifth floor, he felt a boom in his mind. His summoning nebula broke through the bottleneck of the second level of the intermediate stage and expanded to the third level of the intermediate stage.

In an instant, the moonlight surged and spread across the void of the spiritual world, quickly expanding its territory to the same size as the space system and the wind system.

Bai Mo paused for a few breaths, and after the Nebula had completed its advancement, he took another step towards the fifth floor.

The fifth-floor staircase creates an even stronger sense of spatial oppression, as does the mental pressure, making one feel as if they are in the bottomless depths of the earth's crust.

Bai Mo gritted his teeth, sweat beading on his forehead, but he didn't stop. Each step was heavy, yet steady. His pace remained constant as he steadily climbed to the fifth floor.

Without even taking a break, Bai Mo immediately sat down cross-legged upon reaching the fifth floor and entered a meditative state.

Staying here also consumes magical energy. Even though he is currently at the mid-level third rank in all three elements, he cannot squander it recklessly.

As soon as he entered a meditative state, Bai Mo felt as if his spatial and summoning nebulae were connected to a surging river.

The elements poured in like water, and Nebula's cultivation level increased rapidly.

The two nebulae's cultivation levels were progressing at the same pace, like a race, but because they had cultivated the space system for a longer time, they were always slightly ahead.

Even though the amount of magical energy required to reach the intermediate level three is enormous, more than the intermediate level one and two combined, it is still being gradually filled, which greatly reduces the time it takes for Bai Mo to reach the intermediate level perfection.

After emerging from the Three-Step Pagoda, Bai Mo wore a satisfied and contented smile.

This made the guard mage subconsciously glance at the three-step tower behind him; he almost thought it was the high-class club he only visited at night.

Bai Mo had no idea what the guardian mage was thinking, nor did he know if Ding Yumin had come out, but he would find out when he returned to the courtyard.

He took out his phone and turned it on; the time displayed told him it was afternoon.

After browsing the Starfire website, I used my points to buy a spirit fire called Starflame.

When he got home, he saw Ding Yumin standing on the balcony hanging clothes. Bai Mo glanced at her and couldn't help but look at the few pieces of clothing a few more times.

Then I felt like my spirit was being tapped. It didn't hurt, it was just like being gently tapped on the forehead.

"What's wrong? I'll see it sooner or later."

Ding Yumin ignored him and glared at him with her beautiful eyes.

Seeing that the girl on the balcony was still wearing the same clothes she had worn when they first entered the Three Steps Pagoda, Bai Mo asked:

"When did you come out?"

This morning, before dawn.

"Oh," Bai Mo nodded slightly. "How was the harvest?"

"Very good, the fire element will reach the third level of the intermediate stage in a while."

After Ding Yumin finished speaking, she glanced at him and asked, "Have you eaten?"

"I just came out and came back, not yet."

There are still some leftovers in the kitchen.

"Hmm." Bai Mo walked into the house and went to the kitchen. Sure enough, he saw two leftover dishes in the refrigerator: one plate of Kung Pao Chicken and the other plate of shredded pork with pickled cabbage.

Ding Yumin likes to eat sour foods.

"Moonlight Departure, are you sure you want to do this?"

Dean Xiao asked the old man on the other end of the phone.

"Hahaha, what's wrong, you old codger, scared?"

"No, your method is quite good. I'm just confirming. This time, I'll have someone who likes to fight lead the team."

That's your problem.

After a soft, aged voice spoke, the phone call ended.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

The sound of clubs clashing echoed in the courtyard as Bai Mo sheathed his gun and stood still. He didn't know if this marksmanship, which was similar to physical training, would be useful in the future.

But something is better than nothing.

"Someone just delivered something to you. Judging from the packaging, it's quite valuable," said Ding Yumin, who had moved a stool and sat down by the door to look at him.

Bai Mo blinked, walked over, and picked up the package next to Ding Yumin.

Seeing the unique packaging of Xinghuo.com, you'll know what it is.

These days he only bought spirit fire, unlike before when he bought wind spirit snacks and various things that could help demons grow.

So, as he unpacked the package, he said, "I got you a fire-type spirit seed called Starfire. It can amplify the power of your fire magic by 2.5 times, and at the same time increase the speed at which your flames spread. Combined with your talent that doubles the range of your fire magic, it should produce remarkable results."

In fact, Bai Mo felt that Ding Yumin's fire-type talent would be even more terrifying if it reached the super-level or even the forbidden spell level; it was truly powerful.

Bai Mo handed the container to Ding Yumin, inside which was the Spirit Fire Star Flame.

"Absorb it quickly!"

"Okay." Ding Yumin looked up at him, took the spirit fire, and flames began to spread across her body.

The starlight, originating from beyond the heavens, was pale white and gradually covered the crimson mortal fire that permeated Ding Yumin's body.

The entire courtyard became extremely hot because of the appearance of this ball of flame. As time passed, Ding Yumin slowly opened her eyes.

Her skin seemed to have become even more translucent and supple because of the starlight, so tender that one couldn't help but want to pinch it to see if water could be squeezed out.

Ding Yumin looked at the hand that was hovering in front of her face and calmly asked, "What do you want to do?"

"Let me pinch you," Bai Mo replied honestly, showing no intention of stopping. He continued to reach forward, pinching her delicate cheek with his index finger and thumb. He then asked:

"How are you feeling?"

This person was rather arrogant. Ding Yumin glanced at him and reached out to brush the hand off her face.

"generally."

"I mean Xingyan."

"That's good, but I haven't tried it, so I don't know the specifics."

Bai Mo nodded and said, "I'm going to be an exchange student later."

"Be careful," Ding Yumin said. She wasn't going; Dean Xiao said that until they found something to conceal her talent, she shouldn't go too far.

"Don't you have anything to say to me?"

"Keep your heart in check and don't let any other girls get involved."

"emmm"

Bai Mo glanced at her and noticed that Ding Yumin was also looking at him.

"I'm leaving soon."

"so?"

Ding Yumin tilted her head, pretending not to understand his thoughts. Bai Mo didn't believe she didn't understand, and reached out to pull her into his arms.

Then he lowered his head and kissed her.

So once a crack is opened, it will only widen further, and how can it possibly be closed?

Fifteen minutes later,

Although he hadn't hugged or kissed enough, Bai Mo had to go to Mingzhu Academy.

The tutor called to urge him on this exchange student trip. Although Dean Xiao didn't say anything, he gave him a fresh commander-level Void Serpent corpse. Heaven knows where Dean Xiao got this thing.

Bai Mo had wondered why Dean Xiao would do this, since it wasn't a university in the capital. But when he couldn't find the answer, he stopped thinking about it.

He buried the snake's corpse under the hollow willow tree. Also, the teacher leading the team this time was Xiao Jun, which surprised Bai Mo.

Xiao Jun is the current dean of the Dimensional Academy on the main campus, while the head of the Space Department on the Qing Campus is someone else's part-time position.

Arriving at Mingzhu Academy, they rejoined the team.

The team consists of seven people: Bai Mo, Zhou Tianyuan, Ye Zi, Mei Qian, Zhang Yuan, Dong Shan, and Lu Yilin.

They were all acquaintances, but Lu Yilin was the only one he didn't get along with.

This time, we're heading to the Hundred Flowers Academy in Chuncheng, Ningzhou, which is the strongest academy for botany in the Nine Provinces.

After getting off the plane to Kunming, Xiao Jun told the group about the exchange student program.

"This exchange program is somewhat special, as nine renowned universities from across the country will be coming to Huacheng Baihua University for exchange and study."

"How many matches will we have to fight?" Little Battle Maiden Mei Qian asked eagerly.

"According to the university rankings, those ranked lower can only challenge the one ranked higher. If they win, they can continue to move up."

Xiao Jun led the group toward the Hundred Flowers Academy, saying as they walked, "Our Pearl Academy is ranked second. We only need to challenge the Imperial Capital Academy or block the challenge from the third-ranked Ancient Capital Academy."

"Only two games?" Some people didn't look too good, feeling that they might not get a chance to play.

Xiao Jun was neither a travel enthusiast nor a historian. She had no intention of showing everyone around Spring City, a city full of flowers, but went straight to Hundred Flowers Academy.

Under the arrangement of their host teacher, the group moved into the student dormitory.

Zhou Tianyuan and Mei Qian suddenly knocked on the door, asking him if he wanted to go out for a walk. Bai Mo glanced into his eyes but saw no sign of expectation.

Heh~tui~

Bai Mo calmly said he wouldn't go and closed the door.

The exchange competition wouldn't start for a few more days, and Bai Mo couldn't possibly stay cooped up in his room the whole time. He also didn't go outside the Hundred Flowers Academy, because there was a very famous place inside the academy called Mirror Pool.

It is said to have gotten its name from the fact that the pool water is clear and tranquil, resembling a mirror.

Just like the avenues of the Hundred Flowers Academy, the area around Mirror Pond is planted with many flowers—yellow, red, blue, and green.

Bai Mo didn't recognize any of them, just like those strange plants he had seen along the roadside before.

He took out his phone, took a picture, and sent it to Ding Yumin and Mu Nujiao Ai Tutu.

Bai Mo then stopped caring; he didn't want to frantically reply to messages right now.

He noticed a girl with dark green hair and clothes walking towards him from the end of the path by the pond. Her face was as clean and clear as a mirror.

Bai Mo noticed that wherever she walked, the flowers, plants, and trees would sway slightly in her direction. It seemed she had a strong control over plants.

Without looking around any longer, Bai Mo continued strolling around the campus.

After exploring the campus, we went to explore the area outside the campus.

I bought a flower cake. The taste was somewhat novel and unique to Bai Mo, but not unacceptable.

Just like the first time he ate Northeastern cold noodles, he had the same feeling; he never imagined that cold noodles would be sweet and sour.

The exchange competition began, with teams from nine universities gathering at the Hundred Flowers Grand Arena.

There were also some students who seemed to be from Baihua Academy who came to watch the competition. I wonder what's so interesting about it, since Baihua Academy is ranked ninth.

Aside from the botany department, only the water and earth departments can compare with other schools.

What's strange is that there should be some discord between those universities, like the one in Beijing and the one in Shanghai. But today, whether it's the teacher leading the group from Beijing or the teachers from other schools, everyone was very polite when they saw Xiao Jun.

"Teacher Xiao, these teachers at these schools seem a bit strange," Mei Qian asked, having also noticed something amiss.

"He got beaten up."

Raising an eyebrow, Bai Mo spotted the line from the Imperial Capital Academy.

I don't know any of them.

"Teacher, shall we challenge the top universities in the capital now?"

"No rush, let's go with Hundred Flowers Academy first." Xiao Jun said calmly, "There's nothing particularly powerful in the capital. What you need to be careful of is a student from Hundred Flowers Academy."

"Hundred Flowers Academy?" Bai Mo repeated, his gaze falling on the stands below.

Members from Baihua Academy, ranked ninth, and Dujiang Academy, ranked eighth, had already taken the stage. Among the five members of Baihua Academy, Bai Mo saw the girl with dark green hair that he had met a few days ago.

As the competition began, a moon-white light appeared around Bai Mo, which surprised her.

She's a summoner! Judging from her performance that day, she should be a plant-type.

But then a strong, powerful, and well-defined red dragon claw emerged from the dark dimensional gate, followed by a huge, arrogant, and domineering red dragon head, its eyes flashing with a sharp, cold light.

Next came a body three stories tall, with wisps of fiery red gas rising from its powerful and robust body. Its fine, dense scales formed a smooth, seamless skin. A long tail swayed gently behind it, and a pair of fleshy wings burned like flames on its back.

"Awooo!!!"

A deafening roar shook the entire Hundred Flowers Grand Arena.

The aura of a warrior spread unchecked in all directions, fully demonstrating the arrogance of the dragon.

"Fierce Winged Pseudo-Dragon!"

Although the Fiery Winged Pseudo-Dragon is only a pseudo-dragon, its growth potential is at the level of a commander. Judging from the appearance of this Fiery Winged Pseudo-Dragon, it is already at the level of a great general.

(End of this chapter)