Full-Time Magister: The Strongest Summoned Beast is Actually Myself

Chapter 135, Commander-level. Two chapters combined.

"Then how do I explain this?" On the hospital bed, Mo Fan scratched his head, looking troubled.

"No need to explain, just say you felt like you were about to die, and suddenly you had a burst of power. Let others fill in the rest with their own imaginations."

Chen Hao patted him on the shoulder, his tone as calm as if it were a trivial matter.

Having explained what he should and shouldn't say, Chen Hao didn't linger any longer and turned to leave the ancient capital.

This once glorious city is now a scene of devastation. Its urban defenses have been destroyed, its population reduced by more than half, and few survivors can be seen on the streets. The ancient capital is beyond rebuilding.

A large-scale migration is brewing.

This place was originally near the habitat of the dead, and was not a peaceful place. If it weren't for generations of people taking root in this land, who would want to live next to the dead? Now everything is destroyed, and migration has become an inevitable choice.

No matter how the local authorities try to retain them or struggle, the population loss is a foregone conclusion.

The ancient capital of the future will no longer be the heart of the prosperous Dragon Kingdom culture, but a pure military fortress—like an empty shell, retaining only the smallest inner city living area and those special industries that depend on the undead for survival.

The remaining land will depend on which wealthy tycoon or daring high-ranking mage is willing to "develop" this land of the dead.

Unlike the original story, because the Abyss of Fiends failed to fully approach the inner city, the plan to "jump into the Abyss of Fiends" was out of the question. Zhan Kong also failed to inherit the ancient king's armor. Without the constraints of his humanity, this land of the dead remained fraught with peril.

Not only did the wealthy hesitate to come, but even the military mages who were originally stationed here mostly developed disloyal intentions after experiencing this catastrophe.

In the eyes of the Chinese leadership, the strategic value of the ancient capital has been greatly diminished.

It is worth mentioning that after the forbidden magic descended, Sha Yuan did not advance any further. Instead, he gathered all the remaining undead army and retreated like a tide, disappearing into who knows where.

This must be the work of the Queen of the Nine Netherworlds.

In the undead empire of the ancient capital, the Ancient King had eight undead rulers under his command, and the Nine Nether Queen was one of them. She not only held a high position and great power, but was also the only intelligent undead who was not completely corrupted by resentment.

In contrast, the Corpse of the Mountain Peak and the Lord of the Underworld are utterly murderous monsters, almost impossible to communicate with, and only know how to slaughter living beings.

If this cataclysmic event was orchestrated by someone, then the only one capable of driving the Abyss of Calamity is the Queen of the Nine Netherworlds.

But therein lies the problem.

If she truly wanted to revive the Ancient King, she wouldn't have gone to such lengths. If she wanted, she could easily use her wits to sacrifice the entire Dangerous Village, and the Ancient King would still awaken.

But the fact that she chose to plot this conspiracy with Black Jue Ting and Salang is quite intriguing.

The original work does not provide a convincing explanation for this, as if everything was forced to happen just to advance the plot.

But now, everything has changed.

Without Zhan Kong inheriting the armor, who will stand against Hu Fu on the northern frontier battlefield in the future?

If Mo Fan hadn't jumped into the Abyss of Evil, who would Michael have chosen as the sacrifice for his coronation?

Will the spirits of the ancient capital return?

Everything has become uncertain.

……

Unsurprisingly, this catastrophe quickly caused a huge uproar around the world.

Such devastating natural and man-made disasters are extremely rare throughout the entire history of human magic.

What's more, it happened in the ancient capital of China, which has seen the fastest development and the richest cultural heritage in recent years!
It's unimaginable how other cities would have been able to defend themselves in this situation.
Media outlets from various countries, major magic alliances, and countless mages spoke out one after another during the night, raising questions, accusations, panic, and rumors, creating chaos in an instant.

The top brass of the Asian Magic Association are also embroiled in a bitter feud.

what:
"The defense capabilities of cities in the Dragon Kingdom are inadequate."

"The life protection mechanism for the people of the Dragon Kingdom is practically non-existent."

"Demands to reduce the allocation of resources and strategic support to the Dragon Kingdom..."

All are here.

It's not that they were unaware of the truth, nor that they simply looked down on China. It's just that this catastrophe gave them a legitimate excuse to exploit and suppress China's interests.

after all--

The power structure of this world has never been determined by the state, but by the Magic Association.

Just as a nation governs aristocratic families, and an aristocratic family governs its branch families, the Intercontinental Magic Association can also govern a nation.

Why is the Magic Association able to open branches all over the world?
Why must even superpowers obey the Magic Association's system?
To put it bluntly, they were subdued by force and controlled by resources!
History books won't explicitly state it, but we can glean clues from the "incomplete sovereignty" of the major powers.

What truly determines the world order is not political power, but a "magic system".

The Magic Association firmly controls the allocation of the world's most important resources.

This is their unquestionable foundation.

The current catastrophe in the ancient capital has become a perfect excuse to cause trouble. These envious high-ranking officials just want to tear a piece of flesh off the Dragon Kingdom. After all, resources are limited, and if you get less, others will get more.

The development of the Dragon Kingdom in recent years has made many people extremely envious. If it weren't for these people interfering, the arrival of the forbidden spell probably wouldn't have been so late.

……

Besides, the biggest beneficiary of this catastrophe was undoubtedly Salam.

She wrote a blood sacrifice that shocked the world with death and fear. Even though her power in the Dragon Kingdom had collapsed, this catastrophe in the ancient capital alone was enough to place her at the top of the world's dark cult leaders.

If she so desires, her unparalleled reputation for evil can easily bolster an even larger organization.

This world has never been as harmonious as we imagine.

The legal code is well-organized and the system is strict, but everyone knows that it is nothing more than a fig leaf covered by the word "justice".

The advent of magic in civilization has not made the world a fairer place.

Instead, it has exacerbated class stratification, keeping resources, opportunities, and the right to awaken firmly in the hands of a minority.

The "judge's lifetime immunity from liability for two manslaughter incidents" alone offers a glimpse into the bigger picture.

Where there is oppression, there will be resistance.

Not everyone can defy fate and rely on their own efforts like Chen Hao and Mo Fan; most are ordinary mages who spend their lives being trampled on.

They have no talent, no powerful connections, and even the qualification to awaken requires being among the top students in nine years of compulsory education.

Salang's most terrifying aspect has never been just her strength.

Her true terror lies in her ability to rally the silent—those long-suppressed, marginalized, and forgotten mages and ordinary people.

They may eke out a living within the system, or survive for years at the bottom of society, or even never have the chance to awaken.

They never shouted slogans, never dared to raise their heads, living like dust in the cracks of the earth, until someone told them:

“You are not worthless trash; you are just living in the wrong world.” Salang was the one who brought them hope. She ignited the deep-seated anger in their hearts, transforming their shattered beliefs into a destructive will.

Regardless of right or wrong, their sole aim is subversion, just like Mu He.

Perhaps most people in this world are still rational and mild-mannered, but history has long told us that it is never the majority who truly change the world.

Imagine this: what if one day, God played a joke on everyone in a country where guns are completely banned, and suddenly everyone had a gun...

What will happen?
You might believe that nine out of ten people wouldn't fire a gun.

But just that one last pull of the trigger and the world will begin to collapse.

And Salam was the one who fired the gun.

……

As night deepened, the sea breeze, carrying a damp, fishy smell, swept across the island, stirring up layers of withered branches and fallen leaves.

To the northeast of Shanghai, on a desolate island inhabited by the Crab Demon, broken limbs and shells lay scattered haphazardly among the rocks, telling tales of the battles that had taken place there. Chen Hao sat cross-legged atop a greyish-white reef at the island's highest point, his back to the sound of the tide, facing his own inner world.

[Life Level: Warrior-level Advancement Stage (100%)]

[Advanced options available! Please select an advanced option.]

[1. Autonomous Advancement - 100% success rate, 100% awakening of the domain upon successful advancement!]

[2. Advanced Soul Fusion Breakthrough - 100% success rate. The quality of the soul directly affects the success rate of the advancement and subsequent talent awakening.]

[3. Advanced Spiritual Material-Assisted Breakthrough - 100% Success Rate. Upon successful advancement, a spiritual talent will be awakened 100% of the time, depending on the quality of the Spirit Stone.]

[4. Advanced Extraordinary Bone Breakthrough - 100% success rate. Upon advancement, it guarantees the awakening of enhanced battle aura attributes. The quality of the extraordinary bone directly affects the success rate and attribute quality.]

To avoid making too much noise during the breakthrough, Chen Hao chose to come to this deserted place.

Unexpectedly, this breakthrough to the Commander level had a 100% success rate. It seems that my soul level is too high.

I've tried 1-4, but I haven't tried 3 yet, and I don't have the corresponding resources. Spiritual resources are really scarce, let alone higher-level ones.

Option two was the only option that appealed to Chen Hao, since each option represented a different system method, and Chen Hao naturally wanted to collect them all.

He had just prepared the essence.

It was the essence of a Commander-level Sky Cliff Thunder Falcon. A high-level soul naturally refers to a Commander-level essence. Chen Hao was afraid of doing something too bad and wouldn't be stingy with it.

He acquired this essence at an auction, spending over 500 million and consuming two commander-level undead essences that had been unearthed from the ancient capital.

Although he was also in great need of spiritual essence, he could barely manage with remnants of it. Spiritual essence had a significant premium in the magical world, and selling it for money was much more profitable than feeding it to magic rings or stars.

Chen Hao slowly brought the essence of the Heavenly Thunder Falcon close to his forehead. With a thought, he activated the Soul Fusion Advancement Secret Technique, and his soul broke out of his body to meet the essence's shadow.

--boom! ! !

He felt as if he had been thrown into a thunderous storm that stretched across the sky. His souls collided violently, his mind went almost blank, and a fierce collision between souls erupted in his spiritual world!
The enormous soul shadow of the Sky Cliff Thunder Falcon spread its wings atop the thunderclouds, with purple-gold lightning chains coiling around its wings, as if it wanted to tear Chen Hao's soul to shreds!

Meanwhile, the originally gentle light-elemental battle qi within Chen Hao's body began to vibrate violently!
A series of pure white rays of light burst forth from his body, actively meeting and fusing with the Thunder Falcon's soul!

Light and thunder collided violently in the sea of ​​souls.

One is the holy light source that dispels evil, purifies, and penetrates all falsehood;

One is the explosive, swift, and domineering will of thunder.

They repel each other, yet attract each other.

Repulsion stems from a clash of attributes; attraction, on the other hand, comes from a high degree of compatibility of wills!
Finally, after the third collision, the two wills began to rotate and merge!
In reality, Chen Hao was suddenly enveloped in a light that intertwined with golden white and thunderous purple.

A completely new power surged from the depths of his soul, overwhelming and infusing his body. His bones resonated like thunder, his muscles shimmered with an electric current, and each heartbeat was like a divine thunderclap!
He slowly opened his eyes, and within his pupils, patterns of light and lightning intertwined.

A bolt of lightning silently flashed across the rock at his feet, and the rock cracked instantly, with lightning marks spreading like a spider web!
The terrifying pressure only made the sea monsters watching in the nearby waters tremble. Those crab monsters that wanted to climb up to check their lair all dived dozens of meters down, not daring to hesitate for even a moment.

【Congratulations to the host! 】

[Life level has been surpassed: Early stage of Commander level (0%)]

[Battle Qi Crystallization, Unlocking the Purification of Origin!]

[Reward Awakening Talents: Elemental Affinity, Elemental Mastery - Lightning]

[Reward: Awakening Ability - Lightning Domain]

[Battle Aura Quality Upgraded to: Titan Battle Aura (Crystallized)]

Chen Hao clenched his fist, and a power far exceeding his previous strength was contained within his body. He could feel the battle qi within his body condensing into a prismatic crystal, connecting all the liquefied battle qi, purifying, refining, and strengthening it!
Both the output and storage volumes have increased nearly tenfold.

He pushed off with all his might, and the ground beneath his feet shattered instantly. He shot into the sky like a blue lightning bolt, leaving a dazzling trail of lightning in his wake!
With a light leap, they arrived hundreds of meters in the air.

Is this the power of a commander-level leader?

Chen Hao's lips curled up slightly.

"Open it!!!"

—Sizzle! S ...
A dazzling blue lightning burst forth from Chen Hao's body, his battle qi crystal core boiling like a thunder pool, and countless electric threads surged from his pores, instantly converging in mid-air into a phantom of a thunder falcon with a wingspan of thirty meters and eyes like thunder pearls!

The falcon let out a long cry, and lightning crackled beneath its sharp beak. With a single flap of its wings, the wind and clouds surged, and the surrounding air was directly sucked away to create a low-pressure lightning zone!
Chen Hao hovered within the illusory image of the Thunder Falcon, his entire being seemingly resonating with the will of thunder. The Thunder Falcon was not merely a remnant of his soul, but rather an extension and embodiment of his battle aura. Lightning coursed through his entire body, his bones resonated with a metallic sound, and his muscles were continuously strengthened, reshaped, and rewoven under the propulsion of the lightning currents.

The battle qi crystal core is rhythmically pulsating, and the lightning battle qi is further purified in the cycle. Each flow is accompanied by the purification wave of light attribute, making the place where the lightning meets look like divine punishment!
"What should we call this move? Martial Soul True Body? Susanoo?"

This is an ability he naturally acquired after reaching the Commander level; his battle aura is incredibly powerful.

It can not only conjure thunder falcons, but also titans.

Chen Hao closed his eyes and sensed high in the sky—his current range of perception was nearly three times larger than before his breakthrough, and his elemental reaction time was as short as milliseconds. He could even clearly detect the heartbeat frequency of a seabird hovering a hundred meters away.

Soon, he spotted several shelled sea monsters on a pile of pumice in the distance.

Those were several sea monster crabs, completely black and covered in thick spines, with claws like warhammers and shells as hard as bronze slabs. They were clearly warrior-level creatures, and they were lying on the reefs, watching Chen Hao in mid-air warily.

"Perfect... I'll use you guys to test it out."

A flash of lightning suddenly appeared in Chen Hao's eyes, and he slowly raised his hand—

The phantom of the Thunder Falcon trembled violently, and its enormous illusory body swooped down like a raging divine bird spreading its wings. In an instant, it merged downwards and was reshaped into another form amidst the gathering of lightning!
—"Thunder Falcon Titan".

A giant lightning shadow, thirty or forty meters tall, materialized behind him. It had the wings of a lightning falcon, shoulders like mountains, and a body that seemed to be constructed from lightning patterns. It was covered in lightning armor, and a lightning crystal core appeared prominently in his chest—a reflection of his battle qi crystal!
"Aura Gundam Form - Titan True Form, activate."

boom! ! !
The next second, Chen Hao's figure transformed into a lightning spear, swooping down from mid-air. The phantom of the Thunder Falcon Titan also swooped down, its four wings spreading out and roaring through the heavens and earth, like a thunder god descending to earth!

Just as several shelled sea monsters extended their pincers to attack, a giant lightning hand, carrying a suppressive shockwave of lightning judgment, slammed down fiercely!
—BOOM!!!

The sea exploded, pumice turned to dust, and several shelled sea monsters were slammed into the bottomless seabed before they even had a chance to react. Their limbs and armor fragments, smelling burnt, exploded and scattered in the lightning!
The residual lightning continued to spread along the cracks in the reef, and the entire floating island faintly emitted the echoes of lightning runes—that was the passive echo effect of the "Lightning Domain," which had been automatically engraved into Chen Hao's fighting style.

(End of this chapter)