Versatile Mage: Lord of Space

The Nationalist government is going to fight the opening battle.

The opening match is naturally the most important and attracts worldwide attention. A standout performance on such a stage is practically a guaranteed path to instant fame!
"I'll do it!" Guan Yu was extremely impatient, his heart pounding with excitement upon hearing that it was the opening match.

They travel the world to hone their skills and train hard for a whole year, all for the sake of making a name for themselves on this stage.

"The opening match is a standard 5-on-5 team competition. We need to select five people, and the Japanese team will also send five people," said mentor Feng Li.

Since the mentor is present, he will naturally make the decision.

Feng Li's gaze swept over everyone, first landing on Mu Tingying, Nan Rongni, Li Kaifeng, and Zu Jiming. He said in a calm tone, "The four of you are not fully recovered from your injuries, so you shouldn't participate in this opening match."

The three people in front were beaten by Mo Fan. Mo Fan was ruthless enough, but they deserved what they got.

Missing such a golden opportunity, Mu Tingying, Zu Jiming, and Li Kaifeng glared angrily at Mo Fan, wishing they could burn him to ashes with the fire in their eyes.

Mo Fan, however, said to Lin Lan with a gloating expression, "Hehe, I did a good job, didn't I? I should have gone even harder so they wouldn't be able to play in the later matches!"

"The wicked will be punished by Heaven, and the arrogant will be taken down," Lin Lan said.

Mo Fan stood up for Mu Ningxue, and Lin Lan decided there was absolutely no problem.

"Lin Lan, you..." Mu Tingying naturally heard it, but she couldn't say anything to Lin Lan.

The most troublesome people in the National Team are Lin Lan and Ai Jiangtu. Mo Fan can occasionally annoy them, but if these two get angry, then it's really over.

"We will follow our mentor's arrangements," Nan Rongni stated, displaying an attitude of absolute obedience to the organization's command.

"This woman is hypocritical and vicious. Lin Lan, let me tell you the story..." Ever since he saw through Nan Rongni's true colors, Mo Fan found this woman increasingly disgusting and terrifying.

Initially, he had a very good impression of her: gentle, kind, calm, and understanding. But once he learned that it was all a facade, he felt disgusted by any of her subsequent actions!
However, this woman is indeed formidable, managing to disguise herself so flawlessly.

Lin Lan smiled as he listened to what Mo Fan said. He already knew all this, which was why he had always kept his distance from these women.

Even seduction didn't work!
There were also cliques within the National Government. Mu Nujiao, Mu Ningxue, and Jiang Shaoxu were usually together, and these vicious women would mix together and do disgusting things.

"Mu Ningxue, Jiang Shaoxu, Ai Jiangtu, Mo Fan, Mu Nujiao, the five of you go up."

The Japanese national team is by no means inferior to China in overall strength, and they must go all out to win the game.

If Ai Jiangtu and Mo Fan play together, the American team might not be unable to put up a fight.

It's still quite easy to beat the Japanese team.

Feng Li pondered for a moment, then glanced at his teammates again.

"Old Feng, how's the arrangement for the first battle going?" A slightly aged voice came from the back of the rest area.

An elderly monk with gray hair and simple clothes walked slowly over, his gaze naturally falling on Jiang Yu. Jiang Yu hurriedly stepped forward and respectfully called out, "Teacher."

"Chief, what brings you here?" Songhe was quite surprised and looked at the old man with short gray hair.

……

“He is the chief mage of the palace, Pang Lai. I told you before, Jiang Yu is his prized student, the strongest summoning mage in the country,” Zhao Manyan said at this moment.

"The strongest summoner mage in the country, could it be a forbidden spell?" Mo Fan asked. Zhao Manyan shook his head, "There's no forbidden summoner spell in the entire world right now..."

Lin Lan didn't feel anything, but she noticed that Pang Lai was followed by an acquaintance, Han Ji, the president of the Clock Tower Magic Association!
"How come Lin Lan, it feels like your strength has increased a lot all of a sudden?" Han Ji said, looking Lin Lan up and down.

"It was a lucky break, but it was beyond the required level," Lin Lan said softly.

"?!"

Mo Fan and Zhao Manyan, who were standing nearby, were startled, while Han Ji stroked his beard and smiled, saying, "I expected it. Our country will definitely achieve good results this year."

"No, I forgot to ask. Lin Lan, have you broken through to the Super Rank?" Mo Fan asked in a low voice.

Lin Lan nodded: "Otherwise what?"

"Damn it, we were sure you'd share your breakthrough to the Super Rank immediately, but you didn't say a word, so we asked. And now you've just casually mentioned it, and my Dao Heart is shattered..." Zhao Manyan clutched his heart, looking extremely pained.

"What are you whispering about? Don't disturb Chairman Han Ji," Feng Li said, who was talking to Pang Lai.

Those who make it into the National Government's team aren't that far apart in strength. Someone like Mo Fan, who can take on multiple opponents, would likely be countered by a powerful mind-based mage.

"The first match is crucial. Losing will put immense pressure on the players and create a sense of urgency for everyone. Your arrangement is good; we must win the first match," said Chief Mage Pang Lai.

"The Japanese team's captain is very strong, but we're sure to win," Ai Jiangtu said.

"By the way, Lin Lan, if you have time, come for a walk with this old man," Pang Lai said.

“Me? Okay.” Pang Lai seemed to recognize him, and it was understandable that Hua Junshou was Pang Lai’s superior.

……

Venice, a water city, has beautiful scenery and a pleasant climate. Lin Lan, being the younger generation, followed behind Pang Lai.

"When do you think your summoning ability will break through to the super-tier?" Pang Lai suddenly asked.

"It's hard to say. I plan to cultivate my lightning element to the super-level first."

Pang Lai had probably already seen Lin Lan's information, so there was nothing left to hide.

"Your summoning skills are far superior to mine at your age, and yet you're not even majoring in them. Lightning elemental beings, Grand Commander summoned beasts—if I had those back then, I'd be overjoyed for half a month," Pang Lai said with a smile.

"Elder Pang, you flatter me. Your abilities are beyond question. I still have much to learn from you," Lin Lan said.

“Take it slow and let your emotions develop gradually. Although you are not my disciple, I don’t mind passing on what I have learned to you. I hope you can reach a higher level than me, a level that I cannot reach… Feel free to ask me any questions you may have,” Pang Lai said.

"Thank you, Elder Pang." Pang Lai has a very high status both at home and abroad. He is the chief mage of the palace. Even if the ceremonial officials came, they might not be able to persuade him to teach. Is Lin Lan being treated like a son?
Forbidden Summoning Spells...

Indeed, it was Pompeii's lifelong pursuit.

"No need for thanks. The competition among world-class universities is related to our country's dignity and, more importantly, to the allocation of some important resources over the next four years. You have given your all in this competition—no, I should say you have played a huge role—and as your teacher, it is only right that I take care of you."

(End of this chapter)