Full-Time Magister: Dark Lord

Shopping in malls is something I never imagined. But I actually managed to spend so much time in Athens with a young girl...

As a woman, I certainly cannot allow myself to be treated worse than others.

However, the nature of the two is clearly different. For example, Asha's mother has to give her some "benefits" from time to time.

Otherwise, Cao Le will choose to go on strike and refuse to work!

In a sense, it's the same, since Apas also offers some perks at night...

During this period, his cultivation time was indeed compressed considerably. Fortunately, his summoning ability had reached its limit, and he believed that if he could contract a suitable beast and acquire some resources, he should be able to break through the high-level threshold.

As for the fire element, it feels like we're just one step away from achieving it.

There is always a chance to break through this barrier and reach the transcendent realm!

A Transcendent Lesser Perfection level before the age of thirty is clearly not something only Blanche can achieve; Cao Le can also do it...

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418. Lingling and Cao Ying

After a full day of sightseeing, Cao Le and Asha Ruya parted ways and went back to their respective lodgings at the Parthenon.

I had originally planned to visit Leng Qing today, but because of her disruption, Leng Qing didn't have a chance to visit her.

When I returned, I found Apas still fast asleep...

Sure enough, different bloodlines make all the difference. For example, this little snake woman, once she falls asleep, can stay asleep for at least two or three days at a time.

As for eternal sleep, she would choose the contract space, since it is safe inside.

This was only possible because it was inside the Parthenon; otherwise, Cao Le wouldn't have let her rest there. It was ultimately quite dangerous.

Her two older sisters would never let her go if they could sense her presence.

In this situation, if it weren't in Parthenon, Cao Le certainly wouldn't dare let her fall into a deep sleep alone.

Cao Le had originally planned to take a period of quiet reflection after returning, but...

Well, he's still more on his heart.

Since we've already reached the tipping point, what's the use of getting anxious now?

Most importantly, he needs to communicate more with Apas and find a suitable race on the Summoning Continent to lead. This way, his strength in group warfare will surely be elevated to a new level.

No one would be unwilling to become stronger; who wouldn't want to become incredibly powerful?

Moreover, the war with the sirens was about to begin, and he didn't want to be powerless to resist when the sirens arrived.

He no longer aspires to be the strongest among mages of the same rank, but rather to be an existence that crushes demons on the same level!

With his current strength, not counting Apas, he could easily crush any monarch-level creature. Mid-level monarchs posed no threat to him either.

As for the Great Monarch, as long as he is not someone who can be restrained, he will not panic, even if Apas cannot exert his full strength.

But if it is the supreme monarch...

That would be different.

Even among supreme monarchs, there are differences in strength. Although they are all in the same rank, their combat power varies drastically.

At least for now, Cao Le is no match for a supreme-level monarch, unless he depletes the Shadow King's source power.

Otherwise, he would have no chance of defeating a supreme monarch. Even the weakest among those at that level would be no match for him.

As for those even stronger than him, he wasn't even considering it for the time being. Even if he did encounter one, Cao Le was certain that his first choice would be to turn tail and run!

He would absolutely never provoke a creature he couldn't afford to mess with...

Apas didn't resist Cao Le's forced entry into her dream, but after smelling an unusual scent on him, she immediately kicked him...

"Hey... are you a dog?"

Although Apas didn't open his eyes, he already understood why he had been kicked away again...

...

In the following days, Cao Le's time was almost entirely occupied by Asha Ruya, though he would occasionally share his longing for Xin Xia.

As for Leng Qing...

Almost fifty days have passed since I arrived in Parthenon, but I still haven't had the chance to see her even once...

The better outcome is that Asha's Ruya has once again embarked on the path of reversing her own course. It's just that this fox-like creature has become unusually reserved.

That is, Xinxia fed him until he was full...

Salam only stayed in Parthenon for about forty days before quietly leaving.

I wonder what she's been doing here all this time?

Anyway, when she left, this woman was very heartless; she didn't even say goodbye, which was quite outrageous...

After confirming that Salang wouldn't cause trouble and that Xinxia and Asha'ruya were both going out again, he went to a forbidden area in Parthenon to cultivate once more.

It's time for the fire element to break through!

However, breaking through this barrier in just one or two days would be difficult, so he plans to remain in seclusion here for an extended period of time.

Upon arriving at the forbidden area, Cao Le suddenly remembered something: "Damn... I forgot about that beauty Leng Qing again!"

"Never mind, I'll go see her later when I go out."

Now that he's already inside, leaving now won't make it so easy to get back in. Even with his close ties to both saintesses, he probably won't have another chance to come here.

After all, the Parthenon isn't just decided by Xinxia and Asharuya; Yizhisha is also involved...

Having already reached the super-tier level in two magic systems, breaking through to a new magic system wouldn't be as difficult as becoming a super-tier mage for the first time, but it wouldn't be easy either.

In short, he would let his galaxy repeatedly assault that barrier; if one attempt failed, he would try again. This place, with its abundant energy and tranquil atmosphere, was naturally the perfect location for his breakthrough...

...

Meanwhile, back home.

A skill release area at Cao's Manor.

Two young and beautiful girls are currently casting beginner-level magic here.

It has been more than half a year since she awakened her magic. Someone as intelligent as Lingling can quickly complete the description of Fireball, and she can even barely release a level one Fireball.

As for the little girl next to her, she could barely control seven stars and was just able to release Fireball.

Both women's flames were spirit seeds. It was quite rare for a beginner mage to possess spirit seeds.

"Xiaoying, I can already unleash a single Fire-Burning attack, why aren't you practicing harder?" Lingling said helplessly, looking at Cao Ying who was already sitting there resting.

Although the two are the same age and can get along well, their relationship is more like that of Mu Nujiao and Ai Tutu.

"Sister Lingling, you really are a monster... I control and cultivate at almost the same speed and efficiency as you every day, so why can't I stabilize my seven stars?" Cao Ying pouted and said with a hint of complaint.

"It's all because you've been slacking off," Lingling said bluntly and decisively, clearly understanding what she was trying to say.

"Practicing magic is so tiring... I'd rather be an ordinary person..."

Cao Ying hadn't felt anything when she saw Cao Le cultivating before, but now that it was her turn, she felt it was absolutely terrifying!

"Don't you feel that your body will change a lot after becoming a magician? Can an ordinary person compare to a magician? Are you planning to live under your brother's protection for the rest of your life?" Lingling said with exasperation.

The two were kindred spirits, having both lost their parents at a young age and been raised by their older brothers (sisters). So even though Cao Ying was a little slow, Lingling didn't look down on her.

But how can she not cultivate properly?

Like a little chef, Lingling unleashed a powerful attack, and then Cao Ying obediently got up to cultivate again...

Two beautiful figures stood in the distance, observing the situation.

"With Lingling around, I believe Cao Ying will cultivate diligently," Shaoyu said, covering her mouth and giggling.

"I hope so..." Mu Ningxue sighed, then continued, "It's kind of funny, we're practically childhood sweethearts, but I only found out later that he has a younger sister. Leaving Ying'er here, I really don't know how to raise her."

“You’ve done very well, and not all children are little adults like Lingling,” Shaoyu comforted her.

"Although her brother says he doesn't want her to become an outstanding mage, judging from the things he's prepared for her, he's probably in a dilemma," Mu Ningxue continued.

In her view, Cao Le both hoped that Cao Ying could become an excellent mage, capable of handling difficulties and possessing the strength to protect herself, but also didn't want her to become an excellent mage, because if she were to actually go into the wilderness in the future...

This is precisely the main reason why she is struggling and doesn't know how to discipline Cao Ying.

“Cao Ying won’t stay a child forever; he’ll grow up eventually. He knows that…” Shao Yu said with a shrug.

"Um..."

Mu Ningxue watched the two little girls cultivate for a while longer, and then left with Shaoyu.

These past few days, she would come to check on them whenever they were cultivating, but she never actually participated...

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419. A One-Man "Empire"

Cao Le spent more than a month in seclusion in the back mountains of Parthenon, during which time he broke through to the fire-type super-level realm.

That's right, he is now a mage with three super-level skills.

Even the fire-element constellations can now be completed.

Having successfully broken through to a new realm, he did not leave. Of course, there was little chance of breaking through to the Summoning system, since he had only recently reached the third level of the high-level Summoning system.

The reason he chose to stay was because his shadow magic was showing signs of a breakthrough...

Today happens to be the day I'm advancing to the second level of the Shadow tree.

Super-tier Shadow type, level two.

Upon reaching the Super-Tier, each level advancement brought significant changes. For instance, his realm not only enhanced his Shadow-type skills. Furthermore, he discovered that the vanished Shadow King didn't seem to have truly disappeared. Because the Shadow Servants, Shadow Generals, Shadow Commanders, and even the Shadow Monarchs who had accompanied him throughout his journey were actually its rebirth!

Although it was bound to him by life, Cao Le thought of leaving a mark on it using a second contract, just to be on the safe side.

The awkward thing is, this thing is one with me, so there's no way to form a contract with it...

In the end, he gave up.

The Shadow Demon King still bears my mark on its body. I'll see how it fares after its rebirth before making a decision...