Versatile Mage: Starting with the White Tiger Pendant-Chapter 123: Curse Element—Basic Level Four

Lu Jun and his team huddled together in a safe water zone, each sitting on the backs of the white River dolphins, closing their eyes to recover their mana.

Due to the limited number of tamed beasts available to the Mages, all twelve of them were squeezed together without any complaints.

Even Nanrong Ni, whether drawn by his earlier display of dominance or for some other reason, took the initiative to move closer and sit on the same white dolphin as him, their bodies pressed together.

Immediately, Lu Jun felt the warmth of a soft and curvaceous body radiating heat beside him, accompanied by a delicate floral fragrance.

After spending over half a month soaked in water, everyone was filthy. Don't ask where Nanrong Ni's scent came from—just accept that Plant Mages work differently.

A few of the male team members looked on enviously. With the group being predominantly male and only two females present, these young men from prestigious families, who had been abstinent for over half a month, were starved enough to find even a sow appealing.

Among them, Mu Tingying was too proud and aloof, always looking down on others and constantly lecturing.

In contrast, the gentle and nurturing Healing Mage, with her ample charms, was naturally the more desirable choice. Many had their eyes on Nanrong Ni, and seeing this scene, they regretted that she might end up in Lu Jun's hands.

"Wow, the tea is practically overflowing. Who could resist this? A noble background, impressive talent, and a healing-type angel—an ordinary commoner would fall for her instantly."

Yet, Lu Jun merely shook his head in amusement.

He knew that if he weren't so outstanding, even someone at the level of Dongfang Ming wouldn't be worth Nanrong Ni's attention.

In the future, she would be known for clinging to powerful figures, using her body to manipulate multiple admirers.

Not to mention, she was cunning and ruthless—if she could betray her friends, she could betray him just as easily.

Thus, he showed no mercy. He simply kicked Nanrong Ni off the white dolphin and sneered, "What kind of cheap seductress dares to get near me? Stay the hell away."

With a splash, Nanrong Ni fell into the water, drenched from head to toe. Her pure and delicate face was filled with shock. She had never been humiliated like this—offering herself so proactively, only to be kicked aside by a man.

The male team members were equally stunned. Dongfang Ming and Bai Zhengfeng gave Lu Jun a thumbs-up from afar.

Damn, no wonder he was known as Lu the Butcher—he had no room for women in his heart. His sword came first, always sharp and decisive. Rejecting a woman who threw herself at him? Ruthless.

In the water, Nanrong Ni clenched her fists, a deep resentment brewing in her heart.

But recalling her carefully cultivated persona, she swallowed her anger. Instead, she put on a pitiful act, her eyes brimming with tears as she said in a soft, green tea-like voice, "Lu Jun, I don't know how I offended you, but if you're unhappy with me, please just say so."

Lu Jun chuckled coldly. "I already have someone I like, and yet you still tried to get close to me. Isn't that just asking for trouble? If you dare plot revenge behind my back, don't doubt that I'll kill you."

As he spoke, his eyes flickered—one black, one white. The overwhelming spiritual power of a Three-Realm mage surged forward, creating an oppressive aura.

Nanrong Ni let out a muffled groan, struggling to breathe. Within her mind's eye, she vaguely glimpsed the terrifying [Mist Of Fear], and a chilling realization struck her—he wasn't bluffing. He would truly kill her.

The male team members simply whistled, remaining silent, making no move to interfere.

If this had been Mo Fan, the moment Nanrong Ni started crying, a swarm of White Knights would've rushed in to defend her and trample Mo Fan.

But Lu Jun was different. He was the team's leader, their absolute core. His strength and talent had already won over these young elites. They were all eager to stay in his good graces—if anything, even Nanrong Ni's family, the Nanrong Clan, would likely apologize for this situation rather than cause trouble.

That's just how fearsome his reputation was.

After this small incident, Nanrong Ni remained silent, keeping her distance. At this point, she was not yet the young prodigy of the National Institute. Within her family, there were others who could replace her, so she wasn't in a position to act arrogantly.

Lu Jun resumed his meditation to recover mana while also focusing on the space within his White Tiger Pendant.

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Above the blood-red lake, after the battle at the Dragon Gate, he had accumulated a total of twelve complete Servant-Class Soul Essences. More importantly, there was now one that could be refined into a [Warrior-Class Soul Essence].

"Though this training was tough, the rewards are great. It's just a pity that the corpses of those demons and their valuable bones and hides couldn't be collected. If only we had a Space Mage..."

Regretful, he continued meditating. As his mana recovered, he guided seven of the Servant-Class Soul Essences into his [Curse Nebula].

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Seven stars within the murky green nebula expanded slightly, surging with boundless magical energy, infused with a strange, mystical force.

Lu Jun opened his eyes, green light flickering in his pupils.

At last, following the Metal, Water, and Psychic Elements, his Curse Element had also reached [Basic Level Four].

Now, all four of his elements had reached Basic Level Four. His Spirit Seeds, spiritual realm, and cursed materialization were all fully developed. Each of his Basic-level spells was already comparable to a Mid-tier spell, allowing him to kill an ordinary Warrior-Class creature effortlessly.

In terms of combat ability, he was roughly at the level of Mo Fan during the Ancient Capital arc—or perhaps even superior in some aspects. All four of his elements had abilities that far exceeded normal standards, whereas Mo Fan had only his Fire and Summoning Elements working in tandem.

Mo Fan was largely held back by the Demon Element's forced downgrade.

At this moment, Lu Jun eagerly anticipated testing his Curse Element's newfound power. He closed his eyes and carefully sensed it.

[Imprint: Fear Shroud—Dream Devour]!

It was an advancement from Level Three's Nightmare spell. Once an enemy was marked, not only would they be affected by the terrifying [Evil Gaze], but a fully formed [Spectral Curse Face] would materialize, devouring their dreamscape.

Any damage suffered in the dream would be reflected in reality. Moreover, the spell would also convert a portion of the inflicted fear into cursed energy, restoring his mana. When the dream shattered, the victim's soul would perish entirely.

"Not bad. All four of my Basic Level Four spells are incredibly powerful, each excelling in its own field."

Satisfied, Lu Jun glanced at the remaining six Servant-Class Soul Essences and the one Warrior-Class Soul Essence stored in the White Tiger Pendant.

After some thought, he decided not to rush into upgrading a Basic spell to Level Five—it wasn't cost-effective. Strengthening his Mid-tier spells would be a better investment, given the 49-star requirement for Mid-tier Level Four.

Honestly, if he could just reach Mid-tier Level Four in one element, even High-tier mages without a Domain would be helpless against him. His Psychic Element alone could completely disrupt High-tier spells, making the remaining battle trivial.

As for which element to prioritize, Lu Jun was undecided. His Metal Element's capabilities were becoming increasingly prominent, and it was only a matter of time before magical artifacts could no longer conceal it.

Compared to that, Water, Curse, and Psychic seemed easier to reveal. As he grew stronger, he could eventually let the world know he possessed the Psychic Element.

Of course, the latter two were still at Mid-tier Level Two, quite a distance from Level Three.

Only the Water Element, trailing just behind Metal, had been his most frequently used magic during this training, alongside the Psychic Element.

Now that his mana was fully restored, thanks to the White Tiger Pendant's nourishing effects, he could vaguely sense his Water Element nearing Level Three.

"I'll take it step by step. The soul essences aren't going anywhere. I'll wait until I can boost a Mid-tier spell to Level Four as a trump card."

Lu Jun made his decision.

At that moment, everyone had recovered about 70-80% of their mana and was preparing to set off toward their destination, marking the end of this training exercise.

Seven or eight white River dolphins took the lead, guiding them toward a more concealed water zone.

Passing beyond the Jinling Dragon Gate, the frequency and strength of encountered demons noticeably increased. Fortunately, the destination wasn't far, making it bearable.

Professor Yuan took the opportunity to explain, "The monsters in the Yangtze River are unfathomably strong. This river is the birthplace of our civilization, and though it's unclear whether an Emperor-level creature exists here, we do know that there are at least a dozen Sovereign-class creatures."

"The Jinling Dragon Gate is merely the first step. There are eight more, each marking different regions along the Yangtze. Collectively, they're called the Nine Dragon Gates."

"Legend has it that a flood dragon can traverse all nine gates from the river's mouth to the sea, and through the intervention of fate, transform into a true Emperor Dragon."

Hearing this, Lu Jun was surprised. He hadn't expected the so-called Dragon Gates to be literal. The number nine represented the ultimate limit—perhaps there was some deeper truth to these myths.

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