Versatile Mage: Get the Desert Emperor clone at the start

Chapter 207 Mu Ningxue's Changes in State of Mind
It turns out that Qin Xiaonan had already dealt with his opponent!
Out of the corner of her eye, Mu Ningxue caught a glimpse of the battlefield in the distance—the commander-level demon that had just fought Qin Xiaonan was now a corpse, slowly sinking into the sea.

Qin Xiaonan did not escape; instead, she ended her opponent's life with overwhelming power!

At this moment, he arrived to provide assistance, still carrying the lingering aura of killing intent!

"Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Four muffled, almost overlapping explosions, like the sighs of death, erupted around Mu Ningxue!

Qin Xiaonan didn't even glance at the four Abyss Executioners, who were eyeing her menacingly.

He casually swung his hand, revealing the earth-elemental soul seed in his hand – "Shattered Gold"!
Om-!
As if they possessed life, they precisely enveloped the four enormous demons.

The dark golden sand swept past, like an invisible giant hand brushing away dust, instantly annihilating everything in its path.

This devastating scene caused Mu Ningxue's icy blue pupils to suddenly contract!

The formidable enemy she had struggled to contend with, even with all her might, was utterly vulnerable in front of Qin Xiaonan!
But this is just the beginning!
Qin Xiaonan's steps did not falter at all.

He held the dark gold-flowing "shattered gold" in his left hand, and raised his right hand with his five fingers spread, aiming at the commander-level abyss executioner who had just knocked Ai Jiangtu away and was now completely locking the terrifying pressure here!

Zila——!
A chilling sound of space being torn apart rang out!
It is not the exquisite folding and cutting of Ai Jiangtu, but a more domineering and savage primal force!

Purple void power surged from his palm, instantly filling the entire space in front of him!
Boom! ! !

The power of the void collided violently with the brute force of the Abyss Executioner!
The advance of the commander-level sea monster, as imposing as a mountain, was abruptly halted!
Qin Xiaonan, with the Soul Seed "Shattered Gold" annihilating warriors in one hand and the power of void in the other, directly suppresses commanders!
His posture was relaxed and composed, as if he were strolling leisurely in a garden!

This scene made Mu Ningxue's heart tremble slightly.

It wasn't out of fear, but because a more complex emotion was churning violently in my chest—an extreme desire for power!
The profound sense of powerlessness had not yet completely subsided when it was replaced by the shock brought by the absolute power before my eyes, which then transformed into a burning ambition!

Scenes from the past flashed uncontrollably through my mind:
The constraints of her family! The Mu family of the capital city, like heavy shackles, bound her with so-called "family interests" and "the will of elders," treating her as a tool rather than an independent person who deserves respect.

They were bullied because they were not strong enough! How difficult was their situation in the capital?
The spot was snatched away by Mu Tingying! The ticket to the National Games should have belonged to her! It was Mu Tingying who, relying on the Mu family, forcibly took away the opportunity that belonged to her!

This humiliation, this injustice, also stems from power!
If she was already an undisputed high-ranking person, or even stronger, at that time, who would dare to so blatantly deprive her of her qualifications?

She joined the National Academy team solely for resources! She endured Mu Tingying's exclusion and her family's cold stares, doing everything in her power to squeeze into the National Academy team, all for the sake of obtaining the resources that would allow her to become stronger faster.
She needs power, power enough to break free of her shackles and take control of her own destiny!

However, the brutal battle before her eyes, like a cold mirror, reflected the anxiety and resentment deep within her heart.

She saw her own insignificance.

Faced with a truly formidable enemy, she appeared so powerless that she couldn't even protect herself.

She witnessed Mu Nujiao's transformation.

The girl who was slightly inferior to her during the academy competition has now, with her strange plant-based affinity, been able to carve out a "forbidden zone" among the demons, protect her teammates, and stand on her own!
She also saw Lan Xi's composure and Qin Xiaonan's overwhelming dominance!

The effortless demeanor they displayed when facing commander-level demons was exactly what she needed now.

strength!

This thought has never been so clear, so burning in her heart!
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Finally, with a "tsunami" sound, the siren invasion brought about by the high tide came to an end.

Apart from Mu Tingying, who had already died, all the other members of the Nationalist team were seriously injured and had been pushed to their limits.

"It's over," someone murmured. This was the first time they had faced such a massive horde of sirens head-on, and the first time they had truly experienced the terror of demons.

There were no cheers, only the silence of survivors.

Exhausted, the group slowly made their way back to their temporary lodgings.

Moonlight streamed through the window lattice, casting dappled shadows on the wooden floor.

Mu Ningxue sat quietly by the bed, the scenes from the day flashing back: Mu Tingying's death, her own sense of powerlessness, the siren that had dissipated around Mu Nujiao, and Qin Xiaonan's overwhelming power.
"Knock knock."

The sudden knocking interrupted her thoughts.

When she opened the door, her icy blue pupils contracted slightly; it was Qin Xiaonan standing outside.

"Please come in." Mu Ningxue stepped aside. "Thank you for saving me today."

If he hadn't appeared in time, she might already be...

She just didn't know why Qin Xiaonan was coming so late.

"Your ice element has already reached the breakthrough point, hasn't it?" Qin Xiaonan cut to the chase. "Being stuck at the intermediate level for so long isn't because you lack talent, but because you lack resources—you don't have the Star River Vein."

Mu Ningxue's fingers tightened unconsciously.

"Lan Xi is willing to give it to you, but you refuse to accept it. You don't want to accept such a big favor from her?" Qin Xiaonan turned to look at her directly. "You think this is backbone? In my opinion, it's just pointless pride that's hindering your growth."

The temperature in the room seemed to have dropped a few degrees.

"I"

"You think accepting help is a sign of weakness?" Qin Xiaonan sneered.

"What about participating in the National Academy's training program? Aren't the resources provided by the academy aid? Doesn't the favor come from the academy? What's the real difference between this and you accepting Lan Xi's help?"

He stepped forward, his voice low and deep, “The heart of a strong person is not about being unwilling to accept aid, but about having the courage to still wield a sword in dire straits.”

Under the moonlight, Mu Ningxue saw her shadow trembling slightly on the wall.

"Did you see the difference between you and Mu Nujiao today?"

Qin Xiaonan took out a box emitting a deep blue light from her bosom and placed it on the table. It was a Star River Vein of extremely high quality.

"If you continue to be stubborn, you'll only fall further and further behind."

As Mu Ningxue stared at the energy body that resembled a frozen galaxy, she began to waver in her resolve for the first time.

She recalled the covetous elders of the Mu family in the capital, Mu Tingying's smug smile when her spot was snatched away, and her helplessness in the face of the sea monster today.
"No one in this world reaches the summit alone," Qin Xiaonan's voice suddenly softened. "Accepting help is not a disgrace."

"Once you become powerful, you can repay their help instead of stubbornly clinging to your own opinions."

As the door closed gently, Mu Ningxue stood there blankly, Qin Xiaonan's words making her waver.

The Star River on the table flowed silently with a dreamlike halo.

(End of this chapter)