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

Chapter 149, Polarization

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression went completely mad!
quit!!!
Is this what people say?
Apart from Chen Hao, everyone here has spent a fortune and trained relentlessly to get in. For just one spot, people fight tooth and nail, treasuring it like a precious gem, with some even seeing it as the hope for their family's rise.

But this guy actually quit so easily??
Sure enough, those who are favored are fearless.

"Boy, what nonsense are you talking about? Say it again if you dare!!!" Feng Li's beard flew off, and his eyes widened.

The other mentors also looked extremely displeased, wishing they could teach him a lesson.

"I'm quitting the National Team. I want to see who's really in charge at the National Pavilion!" Mo Fan said with a determined look.

Feng Li was furious; he had never seen a student like this before.

What do they think the National Government team is? Coming and going as they please?!
Unfortunately, this guy is a student favored by a big shot. If word gets back to him, he'll really offend someone.

"Mo Fan, let me tell you, if you take back what you said now, I'll consider it a bad joke you made on us, otherwise..." Instructor Feng Li was so angry that his chest heaved violently, and his face turned bright red.

If it were anyone else, Feng Li would probably have just told them to get lost; there would be no need for so much nonsense.

"Mo Fan, stop joking. Apologize to your mentor and let this go," Zhao Manyan quickly advised.

"Don't be impulsive, Mo Fan..."

Jiang Yu and others also tried to persuade him.

"I've made up my mind. The National Team already has Chen Hao and Lao Ai, so they don't really need me that much. I'm not short of resources from the National Team either, so I'll give them to someone else. Mu Ningxue needs me now, so I have to go back and help her." Mo Fan said seriously. He wasn't exaggerating; he had also gained a lot in the past month.

His Shadow magic has reached the advanced level, making him a high-level mage of all three magic systems earlier than Chen Hao. This is because his Shadow magic awakened at the intermediate level, and he also had the help of Little Mudfish.

Even though the little mudfish didn't devour the Eternal Lotus, it did devour a much larger amount of essence and remnants than in the original story, especially the forbidden lightning spell from the ancient capital, which gave it a real treat. Among them were many monarch-level essences, and all of them combined actually far exceeded the Eternal Lotus.

The most significant evolutions of the little loach in the original work.

The first time was when Bo City devoured the Stardust Artifact and the essence of the One-Eyed Demon Wolf, becoming the Stardust Artifact.

The second time was the Holy Spring of Bo City, which evolved into a top-grade Nebula Magic Artifact.

The third time was the Eternal Lotus of the Abyss of Evil, which evolved into the Star River Demon Artifact.

The fourth time, the power of the Moon Phoenix Totem Firefly and the Qinling Divine Deer Totem evolved into the Star Sea Demon Artifact.

The fifth time was to absorb the remnant soul of the ancient king, which is the armor robe. The degree of evolution is unknown, but it should not be as simple as a Star Sea Magic Artifact.

It was from this moment that Mo Fan's cultivation level soared like a rocket. Even without cultivation or meditation, all seven elements were rapidly pushed to the super-level full cultivation stage.

In just two years, it grew from a two-element super-level one to a seven-element super-full one, with fire and dark elements being semi-forbidden spells. This is enough to imagine how heaven-defying the artifact is.

However, the little mudfish's resources are not fixed. As can be seen from the Pharaoh's Spring, the Armor Essence, and the Eternal Demon Lotus, it is not necessary for the little mudfish to grow without the power of totems or the Earthly Holy Spring.

The little mudskipper accepts any high-energy soul power it receives, it just takes a little longer to digest it.

"You bastard, you actually said that..." Feng Li was so angry that his heart ached and he almost had a stroke.

“Mo Fan, don’t be impulsive. You know Mu Ningxue’s situation. We can’t rush things. The resentment from the ancient capital’s catastrophe runs deep. Letting Mu Ningxue join the National Team now would actually be detrimental to her,” Song He said, trying to smooth things over.

Ironically, Mo Fan, being so dim-witted, actually showed signs of being persuaded by this "for your own good" argument.

“Dean Songhe,” Chen Hao said slowly, his voice steady yet firm, “what Mu Ningxue needs most right now is not so-called protection, but an opportunity to clear her name.”

His gaze swept over the instructors and students in the room, his tone slightly heavy: "We are all from Bocheng, and we are all victims of that Black Jueting turmoil. I should still say a word of justice for her. People cannot choose their birth, but they can choose their stance."

“I think the National Team shouldn’t care about these off-court opinions,” Chen Hao said with a piercing gaze. “Perhaps we should give her a chance to prove her innocence.”

"After all, the World University Tournament is not just about honor and face, but also about the allocation of resources. If we really want to achieve better results in this competition, then the National University team should choose to strengthen its team with the strongest reinforcements, shouldn't we?"

After Chen Hao said this, the hall fell silent.

The mentors looked at each other, speechless for a moment.

Even Feng Li, whose face was flushed red, was speechless after Chen Hao's comment, "the strongest reinforcement." No matter how unwilling they were to admit it, they understood that Mu Ningxue's strength was more than enough to secure a place in the National Team. In fact, she ranked in the upper-middle tier of the National Team.

Unlike Mo Fan, that idiot, Chen Hao knew that the selection of the National Team members was decided by these five mentors. Putting himself in their shoes, probably no one would want to take on such a responsibility.

"That's easy to say," Feng Li sneered. "What if she really has an affair with Hei Jue Ting? If something happens, can you take responsibility for it?"

Chen Hao ignored him and looked at Song He, saying:

"Dean Songhe, Mu Ningxue is a student from your capital city. Do you also think that she has an affair with Hei Jue Ting and is not trustworthy?"

He always pretends to be a nice guy, so Chen Hao puts him right in the spotlight.

Song He frowned, not expecting Chen Hao to suddenly attack him.

He didn't answer immediately, but sighed and said slowly, "Mu Ningxue is the pride of our Imperial Capital Magic Academy. I have witnessed her cultivation and her will. But this matter is not something I can decide."

This guy's attitude was simple: he could guarantee it, but he'd have to drag a few more people down with him. He was basically passing the buck to others. Whether they collectively rejected it or ultimately gave Mu Ningxue a chance, he wouldn't have to offend the Mu family because of it.

Clearly, the reason Mu Ningxue faced such difficulties was largely due to the interference of the Mu family.

"What do you think, mentors?" After dealing with Song He, Chen Hao immediately turned his attention to the other people.

"Enough, this is no longer worth mentioning. There's no room for discussion. The National Team doesn't accept controversial individuals!" the tall, thin instructor said impatiently.

"Not mentioning it? Because of this controversial person, the National Team is about to lose a key player. Will the competition even continue?" Without Mo Fan and Mu Ningxue, the National Team's level is exactly the same as in previous years.

Apart from Ai Jiangtu, the others were basically ordinary students, the kind of people who were taken down by Mo Fan's summoned beast, Feichuan Ailang, in the original story.

This means Chen Hao would have to carry his team to win first place, which is something he definitely doesn't want to see, since it would mean revealing his true strength. There are countless veteran mages at the national server tournament, including some who use forbidden spells.

He didn't want to give himself away and attract the attention of the Inquisition. Therefore, he had no intention of using Titan's Aura. He had to play it safe when necessary, and wait until he had accumulated enough strength before flipping the table.

"Ahem, you distribute the resources first. We'll handle the ideological work with Mo Fan." Feng Li's expression darkened, clearly realizing the significant impact of Mo Fan's departure.

While others are only at the advanced level, he is already at the advanced level of three elements, and he also has the innate talent of two elements. By the time he reaches the Venice finals a year later, he will at least be at the advanced level of four elements, or even have an advanced level two element. He is indeed a great general.

Mo Fan was clearly aware of his own strengths; Chen Hao had already set the stage for him.

"If Mu Ningxue hits me, I'll hit her; if Mu Ningxue doesn't hit me, I won't hit her."

Mo Fan spoke calmly, but his attitude was so firm that it was impossible to ignore.

The air in the hall seemed to freeze for a moment.

Feng Li's face turned pale and then red. He glared at Mo Fan fiercely, but didn't say anything more.

"You!!!" the tall, thin instructor couldn't help but shout angrily, "What do you want to do? Threaten us? Do you really think the National Team can't do without you???" He really can't do without him, Chen Hao thought to himself.

"I don't care anyway," Mo Fan said.

Clearly, Mo Fan's attitude made the mentors a little anxious.

Sure enough, just as the anger on the tall, thin instructor's face subsided slightly, Song He coughed lightly, interrupting the trend of the atmosphere continuing to deteriorate.

“Let’s not make this too ugly. How about this, let Mu Ningxue train with the team first. Anyway, we don’t need to announce the roster during the training period. We can decide whether to let her play based on her performance when we get to Venice,” Song He said.

"What about Lu Yilin?" the tall, thin instructor asked.

"Let's leave it at that for now. With Lu Yilin's strength, it's pointless for him to come. Notify the National Pavilion to prepare a plane ticket for Mu Ningxue. The elimination ceremony will proceed as scheduled, and two people will be eliminated this time!" Feng Li said with a dark face, making the biggest concession he could.

"Oh no, that won't do!"

"My God..."

Upon hearing that two people had been eliminated, the ordinary members of the team all erupted in chaos. Lu Yilin and his group, however, were not afraid; they considered a mere high-level light-elemental being a piece of trash.

But Mu Ningxue is different, which means that one of them will definitely be replaced.

Watching Chen Hao and Mo Fan's retreating figures, Mu Tingying bit her lip until it bled with anger. What was so great about that woman that she was so protective of her? The thought of competing with Mu Ningxue again inevitably cast a shadow over her; ever since their encounter at the Imperial Capital Academy, she had always been at a disadvantage.

I never expected that after this incident, it would still haunt the Nationalist team.

……

As evening fell, the neon lights outside the airport illuminated the snow-white runway, and a private plane from China slowly came to a stop. Mu Ningxue, dressed in a silver-white trench coat, quietly stepped out of the cabin, her cold and aloof face as icy as a sculpture in the night.

Compared to a month ago, Mu Ningxue's face had a more stern and murderous aura, and upon closer inspection, she also looked somewhat haggard. Clearly, she had not had a good time during this period, and it was unknown what kind of hardships she had gone through to advance to the higher level.

The National Team had been waiting outside the airport for some time. Feng Li stood at the front of the team with a solemn expression, while Lu Yilin stood in the shadows a little further away, his face showing unease and tension. He had arrived that afternoon, and Feng Li had decided to hold the elimination rounds that very night, allowing no delays.

Mo Fan broke away from the group and walked towards Mu Ningxue.

Mu Ningxue paused slightly upon seeing him, her gaze flickering. She looked at this man who had accompanied her all this way, her expression complex, yet ultimately settling into calm. After a moment, she whispered, "Thank you."

She didn't know why her mentor had decided to bring her back to the team at the last minute, but she knew in her heart that without Mo Fan, this opportunity would probably have been lost long ago.

Mo Fan grinned: "Hehe, you're welcome. Chen Hao actually put in a lot of good words for you too."

Upon hearing this, Mu Ningxue turned around and met Chen Hao's gaze.

Their eyes met, and they nodded to each other, as if they had reconciled.

Chen Hao wasn't some sexually repressed kid who absolutely needed Niu Mofan.

"Do you need to rest?" Feng Li asked, his gaze lingering on Mu Ningxue's face.

"No need, let's begin." Mu Ningxue's tone was decisive, her eyes as firm as cold stars. She knew this was her only chance, and there was no room for hesitation.

……

The Sea Battle City Magic Arena is located on a sea cliff halfway up the mountain. The arena is like an ancient circular arena. The howling night wind and the sound of waves crashing against the rock walls echo in the arena, bringing a sense of oppressive and grim atmosphere.

The entire National Government team arrived one after another, and they sat around in the spectator area with varying expressions.

Feng Li stood in the center of the arena, flipping through the list in his hand: "The following six people will compete in the elimination rounds against Mu Ningxue and Lu Yilin respectively—"

"Mu Tingying, Jiang Yu, Zu Jiming, Guan Yu, Zhao Manyan, Li Kaifeng."

As soon as Feng Li finished speaking, many people subconsciously looked at Mu Ningxue and Lu Yilin.

Mu Ningxue stood alone on one side of the arena, her silver-white trench coat fluttering in the night wind, as if she had blended into the cold, desolate night.

Lu Yilin stood at the other end with a somber expression, his eyes flickering, as if he had not yet recovered from the pressure.

"This round of the competition uses an elimination points system," Feng Li explained briefly. "Each of the six candidates will face Mu Ningxue and Lu Yilin in two matches. If a candidate loses both matches, they will be automatically eliminated. If a candidate loses only one match, they will participate in the next round of internal selection."

"The ultimate goal is to eliminate two people."

After he finished speaking, everyone's expressions changed, and the air felt heavy and oppressive.

The lights above the arena suddenly came on, and one duel after another unfolded in a tense atmosphere.

……

A few hours later.

The results of the competition are in.

It almost presents a polarization.

Mu Ningxue, without a doubt, won all six of her matches, each ending within five minutes. Her icy power was like a death sentence, suffocating her opponents. Whether it was Jiang Yu's Night Rakshasa or Li Kaifeng's Shadow Gale, both vanished under her chilling rhythm.

In one battle, Mu Tingying didn't even complete an ice-type star map before being impaled by ice chains into an iron pillar at the edge of the arena, completely losing her fighting ability.

Mu Ningxue's assertiveness far exceeded everyone's expectations.

In contrast, Lu Yilin...

Six battles, six defeats.

He fought with all his might, even using many of his trump cards, but still failed to win a single match. Even Zhao Manyan managed to exploit Lu Yilin's weaknesses and win by relying on several magical artifacts and tools.

It was understandable that he lost to Mu Ningxue, but the fact that even a scoundrel like Zhao Manyan could defeat him made many mentors and students reveal their undisguised disappointment.

Mu Ningxue has almost secured her qualification for the next round.

As for Lu Yilin, he is basically confirmed to be eliminated.

But problems also arise—

Of the remaining six players, each has a record of one win and one loss, and it remains to be seen who will stay and who will go.

Suddenly, the atmosphere became tense, and everyone exchanged glances, each with their own thoughts.

Mu Tingying lowered her head and remained silent; Li Kaifeng's face was grim; Zu Jiming's lips twitched, as if he wanted to say something but held back.

(End of this chapter)