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Chapter 23, Quotas for the Earthly Sacred Spring
The atmosphere in Principal Zhu's office was somewhat somber.
After listening to Tang Yue's account, Principal Zhu unconsciously tapped his fingers on the mahogany tabletop, producing a dull "thump-thump" sound.
His eyes, which had seen countless people, were now scrutinizing Xiao Yu, who stood before him, with disbelief.
"A fully mastered beginner-level level three summoning system?" Principal Zhu spoke slowly, his voice filled with doubt. "Xiao Yu, you've only been awakened for a year and a half. Even the core scions of top families in major cities, despite pouring all their resources into nurturing them, might not be able to achieve this speed. Are you sure?"
Xiao Yu remained calm and said nothing, simply opening his right hand again.
With a slight thought, the dazzling light of the summoning stardust instantly appeared in his palm.
The stardust was full and round, with seven stars dancing lively within it. The light at the edges was almost overflowing, as if complaining that the tiny stardust was no longer enough to hold them.
"Hiss..." Principal Zhu gasped, his body involuntarily leaning forward.
His gaze was fixed on the dazzling stardust, and his last doubts were completely shattered by the undeniable sight.
The look in his eyes as he looked at Xiao Yu had changed from initial doubt to pure shock, and even a hint of fear—this talent was too monstrous!
He was the fastest person he had ever seen to reach the initial stage of mastery!
Tang Yue stood aside. Although she already knew, seeing Xiao Yu display his extraordinary cultivation speed without reservation still stirred her heart.
Tang Yue added, "Principal Zhu, Xiao Yu's situation is special. Not only is he exceptionally talented, but he also made great contributions in the previous siege of the Black Vatican. If he can break through to the intermediate level, it will be of great significance to both himself and Tianlan Magic High School."
Principal Zhu remained silent for a long time, and the tapping of his fingers also stopped.
He leaned back in his chair, his brow furrowed, as if he were weighing something.
"Teacher Tang Yue is right, your talent and contributions are undeniable." Principal Zhu finally spoke, his tone filled with deep helplessness. "However, the quota for the Earthly Holy Spring... involves too many factors. Although Bo City is small, which of those deeply rooted local families isn't eyeing it covetously? In previous years, this quota was almost entirely decided and divided up by them, and our Tianlan Magic High School had a very slim chance of getting a share."
He sighed heavily: "I understand your eagerness, but this year's spots were decided yesterday. Trying to snatch a place from the mouths of scions of powerful families is as difficult as climbing to heaven."
Principal Zhu didn't finish his sentence, but Xiao Yu understood what he meant.
It's quite difficult for a student with no connections to snatch something that's already in someone else's mouth.
But difficulties don't mean they can't be overcome!
Xiao Yu's eyes, however, were unusually firm, showing no sign of backing down.
Meeting Principal Zhu's worried gaze, he calmly said, "Principal Zhu, Teacher Tang Yue. The path of cultivation is inherently like rowing against the current. If I were to give up because of fear of difficulties, I, Xiao Yu, would not deserve my current power. The Earthly Sacred Spring is obtained through strength. Even if the choice has been made, can't I just seize it? I refuse to believe that in this small Bo City, there is any novice mage who can defeat me!"
These words were delivered with conviction, carrying an air of absolute confidence and a subtle sharpness.
Looking at the bright-eyed young man before him, Principal Zhu felt as if he had been transported back to his own youth.
That absolute self-confidence gave him a slight tremor.
A hint of approval flashed in Tang Yue's eyes.
This kind of mindset is rarely seen in many old magicians.
"Alright, go back and focus on your cultivation. Wait for further instructions." Principal Zhu nodded to Xiao Yu.
Xiao Yu thanked him again, then turned and left the principal's office.
Watching Xiao Yu's departing figure, Principal Zhu revealed a gratified smile: "It seems that our Tianlan Magic High School is destined to impress all the powerful families this year."
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Li Family Manor
"What? You're saying that someone from Tianlan Magic High School is recklessly trying to steal my spot from the Holy Spring? And the Tribunal has already recommended giving him the spot directly? Why?!" Li Sheng sat up abruptly from his recliner.
He finally managed to get the spot by defeating the "geniuses" from other families in Bo City.
Even Mu Ningxue, who came to spar, only won by a narrow margin. Why should it be canceled just like that?
This is his chance to advance to the intermediate level!
Once you reach the intermediate level and master another system, countless people will be begging you to do favors.
"What? He's a summoner? What's so great about a summoner? I'm a lightning type, one in a million lightning type, okay!" Li Sheng hung up the phone immediately.
Not long after, the phone rang again.
"Young Master, the Earthly Holy Spring Management Committee called and said they want you to spar with that Summoning student," the butler said on the other end of the phone.
"Okay," Li Sheng said, sounding a little impatient.
"Furthermore, the court also said that if you don't go, the spot will automatically go to a summoner."
Li Sheng's lips twitched. This completely eliminated his idea of delaying until the day he entered the Holy Spring!
"I want to see just how capable you are, a summoner!" Li Sheng looked very unconvinced.
"Young master, you must not underestimate your opponent. I've heard that the summoner's summoned beasts are extremely powerful."
"How strong can it be? A novice mage can't possibly summon a general-level demon, can he?" Li Sheng sneered.
How powerful can a mage who awakens at school be?
He was just lucky to awaken a rare type and happened to receive the school's pitiful resources, making him the strongest in the entire school.
How strong can it be?
In the eyes of these scions of privileged families, is the school the strongest?
He's just the bottom of the family.
He, Li Sheng, once killed a one-eyed demon wolf single-handedly!
Li hung up the phone again, grumbling as he changed his clothes and left the house.
The sparring session was to take place in the training hall of the court.
The Li family members arrived early.
"Father." Li Sheng walked to his father's side.
"He's the one who competed with you for the spot at Dishengquan," said Li Jianjun, Li Sheng's father, pointing to the boy across the venue.
"According to the intelligence I have, he is indeed exceptionally talented. He has already reached the point where he can break through to the intermediate level after only a year and a half of awakening," Li Jianjun said.
"Where are the summoned beasts?" Li Sheng asked.
The most crucial element for a summoner mage is their summoned beasts. Without summoned beasts, they are no different from ordinary people.
"I've heard it's called Bai Ze, and it has a very high bloodline, but it seems to be just a support-type summoned beast," Li Jianjun said.
"You dare to try and steal a support-type summoned beast from me?" Li Sheng couldn't help but find it amusing.
So what if you have a high bloodline?
At the beginner level, you don't have any other abilities as a summoner mage.
At the very beginning, wasn't he just a sitting duck?
Li Sheng is a genius who can unleash lightning magic in 0.75 seconds!
Even if your summoned beast is somewhat powerful, you still need to be able to summon it first, right?
In short, don't underestimate your opponent.