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

A silver light enveloped Bai Mo, and with the activation of his Void Bone technique, his figure flashed like a fragment, appearing beneath the two falling albatrosses.

With a shake, the Soul Refining Pot devoured the souls of the two monarch-level creatures, treating it as a treat for Jingwei.

His figure flashed again, returning to his seat on the plane, and the time lag field dissipated just as he did.

It wasn't that no one noticed; two or three high-level mages on the plane did notice something amiss.

However, once they realized that even they were unable to resist the magic, they quickly pretended nothing had happened.

In the cockpit, the three pilots couldn't help but blink, wondering if they were hallucinating—there had been such a huge thundercloud just now.

"Buzzing~~~~~AHJ65, what's going on? Why is it sending a return-to-base request~~~~"

"Oh, it was Jack who accidentally touched it. I'm so sorry," the captain shouted immediately after realizing what had happened.

Meanwhile, the magical noises slightly woke Ai Tutu, who groggily opened her eyes and tilted her head to ask, "What happened?"

"No, you can continue sleeping."

Bai Mo shook his head. Seeing her silly expression, he reached out and pinched her chubby cheeks, rubbing them vigorously.

"What are you doing?"

"Now is not the time."

Ai Tutu immediately understood. Her face flushed red, and she quickly pushed Bai Mo's hand away, saying, "You pervert!!"

"You understand, you're a female hooligan," Bai Mo retorted without any politeness.

"Aaaaah!! Shut up, or I'll bite you to death!"

Bai Mo's expression was strange. He moved his hand, which was being bitten, and put his fingers inside.

"!!!"

I'm in Shanghai, just got off the plane.

Just as Bai Mo was about to go home, he received a call from Leng Qing, who said that Shao Zheng wanted to meet with him.

After sending Ai Tutu back to Jinyuan Apartment, he pondered the reason why the Grand Speaker wanted to see him, then traveled through space to Qingtian Hunting Grounds.

As soon as I entered, I saw a middle-aged man standing by the bar who looked unusually ordinary, like a stay-at-home dad.

He had a faint smile on his lips as he watched the place where Bai Mo had appeared.

Clearly, he had already sensed the commotion before Bai Mo even arrived.

"Speaker!" Bai Mo nodded slightly in greeting and then got straight to the point, "What brings you here? I just returned to the country."

"Oh? You went abroad? It hasn't been long since you last called me. Is there something important?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Mo nodded calmly and said casually,

"Go relax at the Vienna Concert Hall and maybe advance to the next level."

Shao Zheng was startled, and Old Man Bao, who was lying on the rocking chair pretending to be asleep, also opened his eyes.

"You've advanced! Your sound-based abilities have reached a higher level! I remember your summoning and spatial abilities also reached higher levels, right? Great! Excellent!"

Shao Zheng was completely taken aback. He clapped his hands and laughed loudly.

"Great! There aren't many people in Kyushu who specialize in dimensional magic to begin with, and now with you and Ai Jiangtu, it fills some of the gaps in related talent!"

"You've surpassed the level in all three elements, so you're considered a minor expert. I feel much more at ease about the task I'm asking you to do this time."

Bai Mo was satisfied with Shao Zheng's reaction and didn't urge him to reveal his purpose. He poured himself a cup of tea and then poured one for Shao Zheng as well.

So they waited quietly for him to speak. Just then, Old Man Bao coughed twice and glanced at the small table next to him.

Bai Mo remained silent and handed over his tea.

Then, Shao Zhengcai spoke up, "I have been advocating for the 20,000-kilometer coastline crisis, you should have heard about it."

"The situation at sea is urgent. I am already working on a 4,000-kilometer coastline plan, and I will devote the vast majority of my energy to this plan in the coming days."

"However, what happened in Luodu reminded me that we need to be wary of the ocean and tighten internal management. The Tribunal has been taken over by corrupt officials. If we want to stabilize the internal situation, I need a new Tribunal."

"The Starfire Trial?" Bai Mo's heart stirred slightly, and he asked.

"That's right. The Spark Trial Organization was planned by me and the commanders of the five major military regions (East, South, West, North, and Central) after we discovered something amiss in the Trial Council. However, because we each had our own matters to attend to, we didn't have much energy to devote to its operation and management."

"Therefore, this organization is still immature in terms of rules and regulations, personnel management, organizational structure, and so on. I want to hand it over to you."

Bai Mo's eyes widened and his eyebrows rose, about to refuse, when Shao Zheng gestured for him to stop and continued:

"I know your temperament. Don't worry, the combat sequence is in your hands. I've already handed over internal affairs to Leng Qing. The Starfire Judgment Network's current mission is to be a sword hanging over the heads of all the magic associations in Kyushu, scraping away all the filth and festering sores!"

"Speaker, why are you using my girlfriend to tie me down?" Bai Mo said helplessly, recalling Shao Zheng's coastline plan and his resignation a few years later. Instead of agreeing, he asked...

"Tell me the truth, is this a genuine crackdown on organized crime, or just a way to teach a lesson to those who don't cooperate?"

"Haha~, you little rascal, you're quite shrewd. Don't worry, some people just have different beliefs from me; I wouldn't do something like that. This Judgment Sword is specifically for slaying evil spirits!"

Shao Zheng laughed loudly, but without hesitation, he clearly stated his purpose, and then emphasized:

"As long as there is evidence, you can bypass me! I hope you can really manage this organization well. Originally, our expectation was to use it to replace the trial committee."

Moreover, I've actually been planning how to separate the Kyushu Magic Association from the World Magic Association system. This is just an experiment, so you don't need to be too cautious.

"You didn't actually need to be so explicit," Bai Mo said quietly. "I haven't even said I'd join yet."

Shao Zheng smiled and shook his head, saying, "It's alright, I've already handed it over to Leng Qing. She's in charge of all personnel arrangements and organizational development."

Bai Mo was immediately speechless. Who are you talking to? But then Shao Zheng continued:

"Your efforts won't be in vain. Once you reach the required level of strength, you'll be able to obtain resources for further advancement!"

Bai Mo opened his mouth, then closed it again, and simply nodded.

Seeing this, Shao Zheng finally smiled with satisfaction and continued, "Then let's talk about the second thing, which is also related to the safety of the coastline."

"You should already be familiar with the matter of totems. At first, I arranged for Jiang Shaojun to search for them, but unfortunately, he also disappeared. I hope you can awaken the sleeping totems on the Nine Provinces Continent."

As Bai Mo expected, the previous one was the one that felt out of his control. However, he had his own to find the totem, but he didn't have that much energy.

So he kindly suggested, "Speaker, I feel like one person is not enough. Actually, besides me, there are others who also have a deep connection with the totem, such as Mo Fan."

"Sure, anyone you think can help you can join," Shao Zheng said with a smile.

Seeing this, Bai Mo was satisfied and was about to serve tea when Shao Zheng suddenly asked him about his summoned beast.

"I heard you're looking for a water-attribute contracted beast?"

"Um?"

A hint of doubt flashed in Bai Mo's eyes, but he nodded.

"Yes, I have inherited Nazca's legacy, and I can contract another summon beast and a contract beast."

He attributed the change in the contract space caused by his talent, which resulted in an extra contract slot, to Nazca, since his talent was so high anyway.

It's enough that only one of us knows!

"Don't rush, you can wait a little longer. There's a summon beast that's perfect for you," Shao Zheng said after a moment of contemplation.

"Where?" Bai Mo asked subconsciously.

Dongting Lake.

Upon hearing this, he was somewhat surprised, but then immediately realized that he had indeed considered the water unicorn.

However, there are several very important issues that, if not resolved, will only allow him to make contracts in his dreams.

"Grand Speaker, I have indeed considered the Water Kirin. But firstly, I am not strong enough to subdue it. Secondly, a contract with an emperor is too easy to break. Thirdly, even if a contract is formed, without any binding force, it may not obey my commands."

Bai Mo explained his concerns in detail. Actually, he wasn't too worried about the second point, since his summoning ability should be different.

"The poison curse on the Water Kirin is extremely potent. It is constantly weakening itself in order to resist the curse's control over its mind. In about half a year, its strength may regress to the level of a Supreme Monarch. I believe that by then, your strength will be sufficient to subdue it, and I will join you then."

"As for relationships, don't you have a confidante who's a mind-based mage? The Jiangcheng plague was thanks to her. Her mind-based and curse abilities can cure the Jiangcheng plague, and they should also be effective against the Water Kirin's curse. According to the records, the Water Kirin isn't an evil demon, so I believe it will help you."

Seeing that Shao Zheng had considered everything, Bai Mo nodded. After chatting for a few minutes, Shao Zheng took his leave.

Bai Mo, however, was secretly pondering to himself that the Starfire Tribunal had now found a legitimate reason to intervene in some matters.

He's not exactly good at managing any organization, but he's good at offering suggestions.

but

Since this makeshift organization offers such good benefits, why not hand over the management of the combat sequence to them?

Jiaojiao and Yumian should have both emerged from seclusion by now, right?

He's just a tool, we'll share the good times!

After jokingly considering it in his mind, Bai Mo began to seriously think about how to help Shao Zheng complete his grand plan for the coastline.

Shanghai is his home, and he doesn't want it to be flooded.

After reaching the Super-Rank, he considered how to protect the Demon City, primarily by increasing his own strength.

It now appears that there is still some room for maneuver, namely Shao Zheng's coastline plan.

Everyone knows the tide is rising and the siren is coming, even if they don't say it, they've always heard about it.

Protect the coastline and prevent sea monsters from invading the land.

This is in line with his interests, in line with the interests of all coastal cities, and with the interests of the powers that control these cities.

So why would anyone oppose it? Why would anyone remain indifferent, ultimately leading to Shao Zheng's resignation?

Why haven't I heard of the person in charge of the naval battle in neighboring Japan stepping down? On the contrary, the person in charge of this matter has received unanimous support.

Bai Mo casually twirled the coin in his hand, letting it spin freely on the table before falling over.

The answer is self-evident: profit!

This is a contest between forces along the coastline and all forces inland.

Protecting the coastline sounds simple, but even a single long dike requires an unknown amount of manpower and resources. Therefore, relying solely on the coastal forces is insufficient, and the assistance of various inland magical organizations is needed.

For them, that was a pointless waste.

They're not located by the sea!

Why?!

Judging from Shao Zheng's position, what's hindering him and forcing him to step down is nothing more than an internal matter within the Magic Association.

However, the Magic Association Council is also composed of people, and they are all connected and biased.

Upwards, they were influenced by the Asian Magic Association, which then disregarded the coastal crisis, since they were located inland—that was due to Su Lu's influence.

Thinking of this, Bai Mo stopped thinking about things further up. A local official is more powerful than a distant one. Su Lu is capable, but the key issue is still the influence of the local forces in Kyushu.

This is the downward side: the Magic Association Council is mostly composed of members from various organizations such as aristocratic families, representing the interests of these organizations.

Shao Zheng's resignation was due to the lack of support from the Inland Magic Association and other powerful forces such as the Inland Families.

As the story unfolds later in the novel, the arrival of the sea monsters throws many coastal cities into panic. Some powerful families are resisting, while others flee at the mere sight of them.

Turning to the mainland is understandable, but it undoubtedly reduces Shao Zheng's supporters.

Bai Mo tapped his fingers lightly on the table. He wasn't going to do anything like cracking down on organized crime; he'd finish the Siren DLC first.

To keep the sea monsters at bay, the Coastline Plan needs to be truly implemented, and not only implemented, but also strengthened!

We must strengthen our efforts; Shao Zheng, as the leading figure, cannot be allowed to fall!

If Shao Zheng cannot fall, then others will have to bow down before him.

The plan aims to win over inland powers and persuade those who do not support it.

Bai Mo gradually formed a clear goal in his mind, and then problems arose.

Based on the timeline, with the sea level rising, the first wave of sirens will arrive soon.

It will take about half a year. How can we build a coastal defense line in half a year? It's completely impossible, absolutely impossible!

If it were possible, the original author would not have dispatched a large number of military mages south during the chaos in the northern frontier.

Why do we do this? Because we lack the strength to stop them. Why can't we stop them? Because the defenses haven't been established!

Why can't it be set up? Because there's no time!

time!

The coins on the table were suddenly slammed together; all they needed was time!

This is crucial, but he doesn't have the ability to buy time or make the seawater recede.

Then the only solution is to make the coastal defense line more efficient!

Such efficiency is naturally due to the power of numbers.

I had some ideas, but I still felt it wasn't enough.

He wasn't very familiar with the distribution of the maritime and inland families, so he needed to go back and ask the Bai family head.

He needs to figure out the target first before he can take action. He doesn't need to do these things personally; he's not very good at the power struggles between aristocratic families.

"What are you thinking about?"

Just then, Leng Qing came down from upstairs with Lingling and asked.

Bai Mo looked up and saw her, then suddenly remembered that no matter how clear his plan was, even if he had a brilliant scheme, it wouldn't work without someone to carry it out.

It's like a eunuch standing in front of a woman of unparalleled beauty, with an extraordinary appearance, a curvaceous figure, and an exceptionally hot body, wearing only a thin veil.

He may have already come up with some amazing ideas, but he doesn't have the tools to commit the crime.

"I was thinking about the Spark Trial Network. Qingqing, how did you become the head of this little lousy network?"

"The incident in Luodu caused quite a stir in Kyushu, and many people took it very seriously. I was originally in charge of this aspect, so the Grand Speaker entrusted me with the management of the Spark Trial Organization."

"It's time for the Spark Trial to make its debut. Perfect timing. Using my position in the Trial Committee for self-examination is ultimately too restrictive."

After listening, Bai Mo recalled that when he called Shao Zheng, Shao Zheng told him to wait and even arranged for the Lingyin Tribunal to come.

Good heavens, that old guy was already scheming back then!?

"Don't look so sad. Accepting this appointment is also a form of training to improve your qualifications," Lingling said.

"You're right. I think we can bring Yu Mian and Jiao Jiao in. Let them lead the battle formations, and I'll lead them."

Bai Mo nodded earnestly, his expression righteous and awe-inspiring, without a trace of selfishness, and incidentally helped solve two employment problems for society.

"Yes, what the Spark Trial Network lacks now is trustworthy people. All Spark Trialers are kept pure by the Oath Tree, which is almost the same as the Trial Council, so we need to screen them."

Leng Qing pulled out the chair next to him, sat down, and nodded.

"Yu Mian is better at judging others than I am. Mu Nu Jiao is a newly promoted Super-Rank, and she is strong enough to help you manage the battle sequence. At the same time, the Judgment Network has other Super-Ranks as support."

"How many other super-tiers?" Bai Mo asked curiously upon hearing this.

"Only four people are truly subordinate to the Spark Tribunal: Wu Liu, Du Shuang, Wang Lin, and Xie Han, who are in charge of the Tribunal's affairs in the four cardinal directions. The other five Super-Rank individuals are all Military Mages who will assist, but they are not part of the Spark Tribunal."

Bai Mo nodded slightly, understanding now that it really was just a simple makeshift operation.

"In this way, the Spark Trial Network must first get on the right track before it can do anything else, whether it's cracking down on spies or people who are just sitting around doing nothing, or doing something else," Lingling said.

"Yes, that's what's bothering me right now." Leng Qing rubbed her temples and began to explain without Bai Mo asking.

"First, there's the organizational structure. I plan to make changes based on the trial process; the old hunter model isn't suitable for management. Secondly, and most importantly, is the issue of organizational loyalty."

"The oaths taken at the trial are very well done, but there are ways to break the binding effect of the oath tree. Although methods similar to the Forget-Insect method are rare, they do exist. This is a problem with the binding effect of the oath tree, and we need to think of new ways."

Upon hearing this, Bai Mo nodded in agreement. The organization's loyalty could not be guaranteed. Even if they managed to establish the Spark Tribunal, it would just be the next trial.

The immune system really cannot be broken, otherwise we will be doomed.

"Do you know why the Oath Tree was broken, Qingqing?"

"I asked Senior Lü Yi about this. According to her, our Oath Tree was grown from a seedling. Its power is not strong enough to fully restrain the soul. We either have to wait for it to become stronger, or find a stronger divine tree in the place where the Oath Tree was born."

Upon hearing this, Bai Mo seemed to be deep in thought. If he remembered correctly, the Heavenly Crown Purple Linden Divine Tree, which is now hidden in Kunyu Mountain outside Yantai, seems to be a twin of the Oath Tree.

It was cursed that it turned into a demon tree!

If this divine tree is subdued, and then Yu Mian purifies it, it can become the Oath Tree of Starfire Judgment.

It might be feasible, but that thing is also a supreme monarch. Subduing it and purifying it would be much more difficult than killing it.

Let's play it safe and wait for Jingwei to break through. Then we'll take Hollow Willow and Yu Mian with us, as well as Lü Yi. We can have Qingqing persuade her.

Leng Qing then spoke up, "Besides this, the Spark Tribunal also needs to build its reputation and let society know that this organization exists, so that it can attract people to join."

"I've already joined, isn't that attractive enough?" Bai Mo couldn't help but ask back.

Lingling couldn't help but roll her eyes at him. "Sister is talking about attracting a specific group of people, those who are righteous and interested in doing this kind of thing! It's not like we're going to take just anyone."

"There's not much I can do about it. Let's see if anyone's been too clever for their own good and tries to challenge me. Even if it's not a specific group, it's better than nothing, right?"

Bai Mo suddenly recalled how he joined the Spark Tribunal, with its talent selection mechanism, and couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.

"That's possible, but I still think it would be most appropriate to handle a major case in the name of the Spark Tribunal," Leng Qing said.

"There aren't that many big cases."

Bai Mo tilted his head, muttered a few words, and then told Leng Qing his thoughts.

This involves assisting Speaker Shao Zheng in improving the efficiency of implementing the 4,000-kilometer coastline plan by adopting some preferential treatment methods to focus on taking care of some inland forces.

"Within the various organizations, the scions of aristocratic families like you are indeed a mixed bag." Leng Qing glanced at Bai Mo and nodded.

"I don't care if I do that, but I don't care if I convince them."

"Leave this to me." Bai Mo nodded, but didn't feel relaxed at all.

Even in Shanghai, everyone has their own agenda. How can he possibly unite them?

Even if we only send the Bai family head, he probably won't agree. But getting their support to resist the sea monsters is no problem.

But if they all have to listen to one person more, then why? They're all Great Sages, so why should you be the Keeper of the Heavenly Horses?

Bai Mo thought of his sister-in-law, Gu Changying. The united front work still needed her to take the lead, while the miscellaneous tasks would naturally be done by the Bai family head and other members of the aristocratic families.

So, there's another issue: how to win over the support of powerful families in the interior.

Bai Mo felt that simply suppressing them wouldn't work, but what could be done to make them yearn for the ocean?

Ten thousand thoughts flickered in and out of my mind.

Explaining the implications of things like "if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold" won't be very effective.

It still requires profit-driven motivation; it's absolutely impossible for coastal aristocratic families to pay this entry fee.

Therefore, it is necessary to make it profitable for those inland people, whether they are aristocratic families, clans, or loose organizations, to engage in the Siren affair!

What benefits would most entice a magic organization?

Secret techniques, magical tools, magical artifacts, and other items can enhance a mage's power, bring wealth, and provide resources.

Suddenly, a flash of light appeared in his hand, revealing a piece of glass-colored soil. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be made of countless dust particles.

Looking at the object in his hand, he thought of the Indian Chaos Secrets he had obtained in Nazca. Among those two secrets, there was a vessel that complemented the secrets.

This vessel is somewhat related to the secret technique of the Imprinting Chapter, but its power is different from that of the Imprinting Chapter.

This vessel is like a guide for newcomers or a prop used as a demonstration tool.

It can multiply the magic released by the holder. For example, if you release a fireball, then under the effect of this vessel, the fireball will become two.

The materials used to make this vessel are two from the ocean and one from inland areas.

There's just one problem: this vessel requires the Chaos Mage's involvement in its creation!

This won't do! If it can't be popularized, how can it benefit the vast number of magicians!

Bai Mo fell into deep thought again, but unfortunately he couldn't come up with any ideas this time. Although the method of making this magical artifact was very ancient, it was not something that an outsider like him who knew nothing could modify.

"We need to find professionals to update, commercialize, and popularize this technology."

With these thoughts in mind, Bai Mo immediately got up and went to find Ding Yumin and Mu Nujiao to invite them to join the Spark Tribunal.

Bai Mo then flew to the Demon Capital to find both his sister-in-law Gu Changying and his older brother Feng Zhoulong.

If we're talking about research and creative thinking, we have to admire Brother Feng; after all, his track record is verifiable. (End of Chapter)