The senior students were about to graduate.
It wouldn't be long now.
Mo Fan and Yu Ang's magic duel was about to take place.
However…
More importantly, the Black Vatican's years of planning was about to unfold, which meant the Bo City Calamity would erupt very soon.
When that time came, Bo City would be reduced to a land overrun by demons.
Fang Yu let out a long sigh and stepped out of his residence in Magic City, preparing to return to Bo City.
He only hoped that when the calamity broke out, the arrangements he had made would help reduce the casualties in Bo City.
Two days later.
Tianlan Magic High School.
Fang Yu walked into the campus, tilted his head upward at a forty-five-degree angle, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion. A whole year had already passed!
This time, he had returned with formidable magical cultivation.
Unfortunately, he couldn't show it. He didn't want to be too high-profile—otherwise, he would have loved to see the stunned expressions on his friends' faces.
He had come today to take graduation photos. Although he had already graduated, they had spent two years together. It was worth keeping a memory for the future.
Before long, Fang Yu entered the classroom and sat down with Mo Fan, Zhou Min, Zhang Xiaohou, He Yu, and the others.
This was likely their last gathering in Bo City. After the calamity, Bo City would face reconstruction. Opportunities like this would be rare.
Seeing these familiar faces, Fang Yu felt deeply moved. He only hoped there would be no casualties when the time came.
"Brother Yu, how's your cultivation going in Magic City?" Zhang Xiaohou asked.
"Have you reached Mid-Tier mage yet?" Mo Fan couldn't help but interject.
"You guess," Fang Yu replied.
"Not guessing." Mo Fan didn't hold back and directly extended his mental sense toward Fang Yu.
Although Fang Yu was caught off guard, when Mo Fan's mental sense attempted to probe into his spiritual world, it was blocked by a barrier emitted from the magical necklace hanging on his chest.
"Damn, what's that?" Mo Fan exclaimed in surprise.
"A magic item that blocks probing and defends against mental intrusion," Fang Yu answered.
"There's something like that? Figures—you've been making it big in a major city," Mo Fan said enviously.
Fang Yu changed the subject. "Alright, enough about me. How's your preparation for the magic duel?"
Zhang Xiaohou chimed in worriedly, "Brother Fan, I heard Yu Ang has been cultivating hard with a Stardust Magic Tool for the past two years. His cultivation might have already reached Basic-Tier Level Three."
"That's really disadvantageous for you. That old bastard Mu Zhuoyun is clearly setting you up, planning to use you as a stepping stone at Yu Ang's eighteen-year-old coming-of-age ceremony."
"Why not just refuse?"
Mo Fan was spirited and brimming with confidence as he retorted:
"Refuse?
"How could I?
"In this duel, I'll make that old bastard Mu Zhuoyun kneel and apologize. As for Yu Ang? Just a clown jumping around. I'll suppress him with one hand."
In truth, he had been waiting for this day for a long time!
Years of hard cultivation.
Not only was he rich in combat experience, but both his Lightning and Fire elements had reached Basic-Tier Level Three. Why would he retreat? Why would he lack confidence?
In a few days, he would step into the Mu Clan Manor and, relying on the hard work of these past years, utterly defeat the disciple they had painstakingly groomed, letting those fools understand what it meant when fortune turns over thirty years east of the river and thirty years west!
After chatting for a while.
Mo Fan was called away by a teacher to the principal's office. Fang Yu understood, it was probably Principal Zhu preparing to talk to him about the Earthly Holy Spring.
Right now, the grassroots mage Mo Fan was challenging Yu Ang, the carefully cultivated disciple of the Mu Clan.
Principal Zhu might not be optimistic, but in Fang Yu's view, he likely still hoped Mo Fan would recreate the miracle Fang Yu himself had achieved last year.
That afternoon after the graduation photos were taken, the students gradually dispersed.
When Fang Yu walked out of the school gate, he saw countless vehicles parked outside. Most had come to pick up their beloved young mages. The school had granted the students ten days of self-study leave in preparation for the magic examination ten days later.
But in the end, it would all be in vain. Once the plan to destroy Bo City unfolded, this place would become a ruined city.
When the calamity struck and large numbers of candidates perished, it would be impossible to organize participation in the National Magic Examination.
As for the survivors, they would be arranged to study at other institutions for another year and could only participate in the examination the following year.
Several days later.
The magic duel between Mo Fan and Yu Ang commenced.
The day had finally arrived.
Mu Clan Manor.
Luxury cars gathered at the foot of the mountain; distinguished guests and influential figures filled the venue atop it.
Mu Zhuoyun had gone to great lengths for this coming-of-age ceremony, inviting various forces to witness it together.
Commander Zhan Kong from the military, Principal Zhu from the magic school, Deng Kai from the Hunter's Union, and Yang Zuohé from the Magic Association, these prominent figures were all present.
As for one of the protagonists, Mo Fan attended alone, eating and drinking heartily, enjoying the feast without the slightest trace of nervousness on his face.
Mo Fan and Yu Ang's magic duel began under the gaze of countless spectators.
Inside the oval-shaped arena, Mo Fan seized the initiative. With practiced fluency, he cast his Fire element Basic-Tier spell, dissolving Yu Ang's Ice magic. Pressing the advantage, he forced Yu Ang to reveal his Magic Boots and his Shield Magic Tool.
For a grassroots mage to push Yu Ang to this extent, he truly lived up to the reputation of being outrageously overpowered.
However.
The foundation of a magic family was enough to make one despair. Even if their cultivation was inferior, they had magic equipment to cover the gap.
When Yu Ang unleashed his Armor Magic Tool—Ice Silkworm Armor, a piece specifically designed to counter Fire abilities, it effortlessly neutralized Mo Fan's Fire Burst.
At that moment everyone had already foreseen the outcome. Mo Fan would suffer a crushing defeat.
Although Mo Fan's performance had genuinely shocked the crowd, a genius who cultivated Fire Burst to Level Three through his own efforts was worthy of admiration.
No matter how dazzling he was, it seemed futile. Yu Ang possessed three Magic Tools. Capital alone crushed everything, leaving people powerless. But Mo Fan brought yet another surprise. The Lightning element he had hidden for so long was revealed, ending Yu Ang in a single strike.
The roar of lightning still echoed in their ears. The entire manor fell into absolute silence!
The moment his Innate Dual Element talent was exposed, the major figures of Bo City were utterly stunned.
No one had expected that such a small place would produce heaven-defying magic prodigies one after another.
The year before, Fang Yu's astonishing cultivation speed had already been shocking. Who could have imagined that today, Mo Fan's Innate Dual Element would be even more stunning?
Principal Zhu, highly respected and virtuous, quickly joined forces with Commander Zhan Kong of the military, Deng Kai of the Hunter's Union, and Yang Zuohé of the Magic Association to temporarily seal the news of Mo Fan's talent.
They would conceal it until the National Magic Examination, allowing Mo Fan to grow steadily during this period and undergo the baptism of the Earthly Holy Spring to break through to Mid-Tier.
When the time came, he would astonish the entire nation and make his name known far and wide.
Fang Yu, however, did not go to watch this farce with a predetermined outcome. Instead, he stayed at his residence, adjusting his condition in preparation for the coming calamity.
The next day, the sun shone brightly.
Fang Yu woke up feeling refreshed. He had originally planned to visit the sewer system hidden beneath Bo City.
But a message on his phone changed his plans.
The Ice element Spirit Seed he had purchased two days ago was already out for delivery. It had reached the Qi-Lu region and would arrive in Bo City today.
"Fast efficiency…"
"In that case, I'll just wait at home today."
That morning, the Ice Elemental Holy Spirit embryo continued to slumber, while Fang Yu cultivated in meditation. Around noon, just as he was about to prepare lunch, someone knocked on his door.
"You have a delivery."
"Coming."
He opened the door and saw a young courier in a blue delivery uniform. Beside him stood a giant bird over two meters tall, fully equipped with gear.
The bird had powerful muscles, magnificent golden-brown feathers, and sharp eyes. Though it looked imposing, it was currently working as a delivery beast, with a small parcel box hanging from its body.
The young courier removed a box containing the Ice Spirit Seed and a Soul Vessel from the parcel box attached to the giant bird and handed it to Fang Yu.
These two items had been purchased with the money Fang Yu earned from hunting demons over the past year.
"Please sign here."
Fang Yu: "…"
They were using a tamed beast to deliver packages.
That giant bird was a Servant-level creature, and a rare flying species at that, its presence alone exuded prestige.
"What level mage are you?" Fang Yu asked casually while signing.
"Mid-Tier. I just started this job this year. If there's anything I didn't do well, please bear with me," the young courier replied.
After receiving the goods, Fang Yu felt a pang in his heart.
These days, even the courier industry had such a high entry requirement? The salary must be impressive—after all, that website only delivered high-end resources.
After signing, Fang Yu handed back the receipt.
The courier took it and glanced at Fang Yu.
This young customer is probably a Mid-Tier mage too, right?
So rich, Even though I'm also Mid-Tier, I can't afford this kind of thing.
Well, forget it. No need to be jealous. As long as I handle a few hundred more orders, I can manage it too. Just have to grind harder.
"Then I wish you a pleasant day."
"Thank you."
After exchanging thanks, the bird-riding courier and Fang Yu concluded the delivery.
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