Chapter 702: Passing the Assessment
Chapter 702: Passing the Assessment
So heavy...
I can't stand...
My magic power is about to collapse...
My consciousness is fading...
Elusha knelt on the ground, her fair bare feet and calves buried in the earth. She felt her magic power was on the verge of depletion, and the overwhelming pressure made her wobble, about to fall completely.
What she was enduring at this moment was exactly what Mira had experienced before.
However, Elusha had a stronger mental fortitude! Even as she sensed her magic power waning and her body unable to support her any longer, teetering on the brink of despair, not for a moment did she entertain the thought of giving up.
No!
I must not give up here!
Elusha's fingers, which had loosened due to the disengagement, found strength from some unknown source and clenched into a fist once more. Defying the immense oppression, she slowly raised her head.
She would pass this assessment, she would become an S-class mage, and she would chase after Feng Ye's footsteps!
"Ahhhhhh..."
Accompanying her resilient and determined voice, a vast surge of magic power abruptly gushed forth from within Elusha, where her magic power had been on the brink of depletion!
This surge of magic power was not created out of thin air but was drawn from the second source of magic, which existed based on the first source.
The vast majority of mages never even get a glimpse of the second source of magic in their entire lives. Tapping into the second source of magic enables a mage to take a stable and significant step forward in their magical prowess.
Mages who can tap into the second source of magic can almost certainly attain the realm of S-class mages, and those who are already S-class can further solidify their standing.
There's a considerable gap between an S-class mage and the top ten saints, with at least two minor tiers in between. Tapping into the second source of magic allows one to skip one of those tiers.
Unlocking the second source of magic often requires a long period of cultivation. Those without the requisite talent need even more time, but Elusha's exceptional talent allowed her to unlock it spontaneously under Feng Ye's oppression!
Boom!!
As the floodgates of magic power burst open, Elusha's scarlet hair danced like a queen's, slowly standing her ground against Feng Ye's oppressive magic.
Scars from the shattered armor remained on her body, including a thin line of blood on her face, but her gaze was calm and resolute.
She looked directly at Feng Ye, pulled her feet out of the ground, and took a determined step forward.
One step,
Two steps,
Three steps,
Under Feng Ye's oppressive might, Elusha unlocked her second source of magic, elevating her magic power by a tier. Although she hadn't reached the level of the top ten saints, she could now move forward under Feng Ye's pressure.
It was still challenging, and as she moved forward, the wounds on her body bled from the pressure and impact, with drops of crimson blood falling one by one. Yet, her strides remained unwavering and uninterrupted.
Finally...
Elusha took three steps, arriving in front of Feng Ye, and raised her right hand.
Feng Ye looked at her calmly, watching her as she walked towards him, and eventually, a smile appeared on his face. He, too, raised his right hand and extended it forward gently.
Clap!
The broad palm and the slender, fair hand met in the air.
With this clap, the surging magic power that had been overflowing from Feng Ye's body in all directions rapidly receded like a tide, withdrawing back into his body. He now appeared as an ordinary yet handsome mage once more.
Even though she had unlocked her second source of magic and endured Feng Ye's oppressive magic, walking those final three steps to reach him had exhausted her physical strength, and her body had been pushed to its limits. She had relied solely on her willpower to take those final strides.
Now that the pressure was gone, her taut will relaxed, and she immediately felt her body go limp, unable to support her standing any longer.
However...
She didn't fall to the ground. Instead, she was gently caught by Feng Ye's outstretched arm and slowly lowered to the ground.
"Well done," Feng Ye said as he laid Elusha down flat and praised her. "You've passed the second test."
Exhaustion etched across Elusha's face, and the weight of her body made it difficult for her to move even a finger. She managed a weary smile as she looked at Feng Ye.
She had passed the second test.
Although Makarov's personal guard awaited at the third and final test, she believed in her ability to overcome it!
Becoming an S-class mage would mean that even though there was still a vast gap between her and Feng Ye, she could at least strive to keep up with him to some extent.
"Alright, let me heal you," Feng Ye said, noticing how difficult it was for Elusha to even speak. He flashed her a casual smile, then raised his left hand, conjuring a ball of verdant green glow in his palm.
He hovered his hand over Elusha's forehead, then slowly slid it down from the top of her head to her toes.
The green glow from his palm showered Elusha, visibly healing the wounds on her body at a rapid pace, even mending the injuries caused by the oppressive force within her.
After a few seconds...
Elusha felt her body restored to its original state. She wiggled her fingers and slowly sat up.
A gentle smile appeared on Elusha's face as she said, "It looks like I'm slightly stronger than Mira after all."
"Yes, and the third test won't be able to stop you either," Feng Ye replied with a casual smile. "You have time to slowly recover your magic power before proceeding to the third test, but that would be a bit of a waste of time. I'll help you restore it as well."
As he finished speaking, Feng Ye stood up and pointed at Elusha.
Whoosh!
A burst of white holy light emanated from his fingertip, enveloping Elusha's entire body. It first had a purifying effect, cleaning off the bloodstains and dirt on her body, and then it flowed into her.
A warm surge of magic instantly filled her body.
This magic quickly flowed into her first and second sources of magic, completely replenishing them before disappearing.
Whoosh!
With her magic power restored, Elusha willed her clothing to change, and her outfit swiftly transformed.
Although she didn't mind Feng Ye seeing her like this, now that her magic power had recovered, it would undoubtedly be a bit embarrassing and impolite to remain like this in front of him.
"Go on," Feng Ye said. "I'll await your good news."
He took two steps back, gesturing for Elusha to proceed.
Elusha took a deep breath, her gaze resolute as she nodded firmly. "I will pass the final test."
With that, she leaped forward and made her way toward the direction of the final assessment.
(End of Chapter)
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