Magic: Reincarnate from high-voltage electricity at the start, level up independently.

As the girl in the ice coffin mysteriously disappeared, the scene fell into a deathly silence.

Even the sound of the evening breeze became exceptionally clear.

The silence lasted for a moment before the Northern Protector spoke first, managing to offer a plausible explanation to ease the tense atmosphere.

"I suppose that senior is just naturally shy."

He breathed a sigh of relief, the pressure in his heart dissipating considerably.

"She never showed the slightest hostility from beginning to end, which is enough to prove that she had no ill intentions towards us."

"They are most likely neutral ancient powerhouses who will not get involved in the conflicts of the present world."

The other three guardians nodded in agreement.

The heavy weight that had been hanging over my heart has finally been lifted.

The Northern Protector looked at the three girls opposite him with a gentle smile.

"Now that things have calmed down here, we'll take our leave."

"You are welcome to visit the Magic Association when you have time in the future," said the Southern Protector with a smile.

The Eastern and Western Protectors simultaneously raised their hands and clasped their fists, their posture upright.

Goodbye.

The four turned and boarded the parked helicopter.

The rotors whipped up gusts of wind as the fighter jet sped into the sky and quickly disappeared into the dark night.

Xu Wan withdrew her gaze from the distance and turned to look at Chu Ge and Tang Xiaoran.

"Let's go too."

The three then said their goodbyes and went their separate ways.

Chu Ge did not choose to go home.

She took out her phone and searched for the location of the nearest secret realm.

A familiar place name popped up on the screen: Wutong Mountain.

Chu Ge's eyes flickered slightly, and he muttered to himself.

"...I didn't expect it to be the same old place."

As soon as she finished speaking, she flickered and vanished from the spot.

……

Wutong Mountain was originally just an ordinary small mountain in Donghai City.

On weekdays, only local young people come here to hike and relax.

In the first year of the magic's revival, this place was completely transformed.

Taking advantage of the rise of monsters, the authorities transformed this place into the first monster ecological park in the country.

The unique and novel subject matter instantly ignited a nationwide sensation.

Countless tourists come to visit and take photos.

Donghai City also benefited from this wave of traffic dividends, which significantly boosted its overall GDP.

Seeing this, people all over the country followed suit.

Monster-themed parks of all sizes have sprung up one after another.

The advantages of Wutong Mountain Ecological Park gradually disappeared, its popularity declined year by year, and it was eventually eliminated by the times.

With the scenic area losing its source of revenue, the mythical beasts kept within it also lost their value.

The docile monsters were all sent to the research base for experiments.

The ferocious monsters were slaughtered directly, and their crystal cores were extracted and sold to cover the huge deficit in the scenic area.

This once-popular internet-famous mountain has ultimately become a desolate mountain that no one cares about.

Until three years ago, the Fourth World and Eternal Star completed their spatial fusion.

A secret realm has emerged atop Wutong Mountain.

The desolate mountain, which had been silent for a long time, was once again filled with a large number of cultivators and regained its vitality.

The space atop Wutong Mountain trembled gently, rippling outwards.

A narrow spatial rift unfolded here, and Chu Ge's figure slowly emerged from it.

As soon as she steadied herself, her gaze was drawn to a scarlet crack in front of her.

This is the official entrance to the Wutong Mountain Secret Realm.

The secret realm is a state-controlled public resource, and private individuals are not allowed to trespass at will.

Outside the entrance, the authorities deployed multiple layers of defensive barriers using imperial weapons.

Layers of light curtains block off all directions, preventing any attempt to force one's way through.

The only way to enter the secret realm for training is to buy a ticket.

Chu Ge strode toward the brightly lit ticket booth at the foot of the mountain.

The young ticket seller inside the pavilion was eating takeout and watching a TV series, completely oblivious to Chu Ge's approach.

Chu Ge looked at the ticket price list posted on the wall.

A single entry lasts two hours and costs 100,000 yuan.

Unlimited monthly passes, priced at millions.

Annual pass grants access throughout the year and costs tens of millions.

In addition, there are family tickets and birthday-exclusive tickets.

Minors under the age of twelve may enter free of charge when accompanied by an adult.

Chu Ge opened the official mini-program for the Secret Realm and placed an order for tickets according to the instructions.

I bought two single tickets in total.

One for my own use, and the other to buy amber.

The rules of the secret realm are very strict, and pets also need to purchase separate tickets to enter.

Moreover, the price of a pet ticket is half again as high as that of an adult ticket.

After buying the ticket, Chu Ge raised his hand and knocked on the glass window.

The ticket seller immediately put away her phone and takeout food, put on a professional smile, and looked out the window.

"Could you please check my ticket?" Chu Ge said.

The entire ticket verification process is very simple, no different from redeeming group-buying vouchers offline.

After the verification was successful, the ticket seller handed Chu Ge two metal badges.

He patiently explained the function of the badges and the rules of the secret realm.

"Wearing this badge grants you free access to and from the secret realm barrier for two hours."

"The badge will automatically shatter when the time limit expires, forcibly teleporting you out."

"If you encounter deadly danger in the secret realm, the badge will immediately trigger a protection mechanism to get you out of danger."

"A new ticket is required for re-entry."

He continued to remind him.

"The secret realm is teeming with monsters and demonic plants."

"The range of strength is extremely wide, from the lowest level of early C-rank to the highest level of peak SS-rank."

"Friendly reminder: Although badges can save your life, it's best not to provoke monsters that are far stronger than yourself."

"All gains depend entirely on individual ability."

He pointed to the service hut not far away.

"We support on-site recycling of monster corpses, crystal cores, and magical plants, with fair and transparent prices."

"I understand," Chu Ge nodded in response.

With the badge on, she easily passed through the barrier and stepped into the crimson rift in the secret realm.

……

The mountains and forests are dense, and the surrounding area is covered with lush vegetation.

This place looks much like an ordinary forest.

The only difference is that the concentration of magic here is higher than outside.

Chu Ge walked slowly along the forest path.

Not long after, she encountered the first monster in the secret realm.

It was a giant wild rabbit over two meters tall, its cultivation level stuck at the peak of C-level.

Judging from Chu Ge's current strength, this level of monster has no training value whatsoever.

The benefits of crystal cores are meager, and they don't provide any training or honing effect in battles.

She originally planned to take a detour.

However, this rabbit demon was extremely irritable and completely incapable of judging the difference between friend and foe.

Sensing the presence of a living person, it immediately turned red in the eyes, opened its mouth full of fangs, and charged straight at them.

Ugh.

Three seconds later, a thick mist of blood rose from the forest.

Chu Ge bent down and picked up the crystal core from the ground.

She didn't even look at it, and just stuffed it into her mouth and swallowed it.

Even a small mosquito is still meat; there's no need to waste it.

The market for low-end crystal cores is not as good as it used to be.

In the early stages of the magical revival, extraordinary resources are scarce.

A single ordinary C-grade crystal core can sell for 50,000 to 60,000 yuan, and it's so rare that it's impossible to buy one.

Five years have passed, and the overall cultivation level of the entire population has improved.

The vast majority of cultivators possess the ability to independently hunt low-level demonic beasts.

Large-scale monster breeding farms have been built in various places.

Select docile and easy-to-breed breeds for mass breeding.

With a mature breeding system, the number of wild animals slaughtered each year reaches over a billion.

The low-end crystal core market is completely saturated.

Furthermore, the widespread adoption of magical plant cultivation technology and gene-based drugs has further squeezed the profit margin of crystal cores.

Currently, the market price for C-grade crystal cores produced by breeding monsters is only around five thousand.

The price of crystal cores from wild monsters is slightly higher, around eight thousand each.

The cultivation and absorption effects of the two types of crystal cores are almost identical.

The only difference lies in the quality of the monster meat.

After dealing with the rabbit demon, Chu Ge remembered Amber, who was perched on his shoulder.

She reached out and placed the little one on the ground.

Amber stood obediently on the ground, her round eyes staring at Chu Ge, her face full of confusion.

"Since you've paid to get in, don't slack off."

Chu Ge pinned a badge to Amber's forehead and gave her earnest instructions.

"We will split up to hunt the monsters."

"If you encounter an opponent you can't beat, don't fight them head-on, just run away."

"Understood, Master!" Amber replied immediately.

As soon as he finished speaking, the little guy used all his strength to dash out of the dense forest in the opposite direction.

Its size continued to increase rapidly during the run, and in the blink of an eye, it transformed into a majestic dark golden tiger, leaping into the dense forest and disappearing completely.

Chu Ge withdrew his gaze and continued walking deeper into the secret realm.

After walking a few steps, a magical plant came into view.

The plant is over a meter tall, with its branches covered with fist-sized blue fruits.

Blue-purple electric arcs coiled around the surface of the fruit, crackling continuously.

Ordinary monsters fear the power of lightning and dare not approach it at all.

"Electric Blueberry".

Chu Ge looked at the plant, somewhat surprised.

After many years, she actually saw this magical plant again.

Consuming electric blueberries can enhance one's lightning-type talent.

It can also add lightning enchantment effects to all magic types, providing a significant boost in actual combat.

However, the drawbacks of this magical plant are equally fatal.

Those whose physical strength is insufficient will not be able to withstand the violent power of the lightning medicine if they force themselves to consume it.

In the end, it will only be electrocuted into charcoal.

Xu Wan almost fell victim to this demonic plant back then.

The quality of this electric blueberry plant far surpasses that of the one Chu Ge had seen years ago.

The lightning flowing across its body would be so powerful that even an ordinary S-rank monster would have difficulty withstanding the electric shock damage.

Because of the extremely high risk, most cultivators, even if they discover it, dare not pick it easily.

They could only avoid it from a distance, and dared not touch it.

Among all the magical plants on Eternal Star, the Electric Blueberry is definitely among the rarest and commands a high price.

Each of these fruits, if auctioned off in an outside auction house, would be guaranteed to fetch a million dollars.

If the patient's constitution is compatible and can fully absorb the medicinal effects, the actual value can be multiplied several times over.

Chu Ge reached out and plucked all twelve ripe blueberries from the branch.

She walked forward, casually eating fruit as she went.

In less than three minutes, all the blueberries were gone.

The medicine was absorbed smoothly into the body without any rejection.

Just then, she finally encountered the other humans in the secret realm.

Four young people of similar age were standing in the woods ahead.

Her outfits are flashy and eccentric, and her makeup is exquisite and unique.

The overall look doesn't resemble a cultivator coming for training; rather, it looks like a cosplay enthusiast.

Chu Ge had a strange feeling that he had stumbled into an outdoor comic convention.

The cultivation levels of the four were very clear.

All three team members are at the peak of the intermediate level.

The male leader of the team broke through the intermediate-level barrier and reached the early stage of Archmage.

At this moment, the four of them are working together to kill a black bear monster at the early stage of A-level.

Black bears have thick hides and strong defenses, making them one of the most difficult monsters to deal with among their peers.

The leading male figure wore a Western-style retro robe and held a crimson staff, exuding an aura of authority.

"I'll lead the attack from the front, you guys provide support and hold them off from the flanks!"

He slammed his staff into the ground, his voice hoarse, and loudly chanted a fire spell.

"The Crimson Lord who melts away all worldly illusions!"

"Lend me your blazing fire, to tear apart the long, dark night!"

"The prairie fire obeys my command, burning away all obstacles!"

"The crimson flames judge the sins of all living beings, burning away the dust of eternity!"

"The flames that will engulf all living beings, descend now!"

As the incantation ended, a blazing fire dragon materialized out of thin air.

The fire dragon roared to the sky, carrying a monstrous heatwave, and crushed towards the black bear.

The other three immediately spread out and took their positions, simultaneously unleashing their magic to coordinate their attacks.

The wood-element mage summoned a swathe of lush green vines, while deliberately shouting.

"Entwined by Blue Silver Grass!"

The water mage brandished his staff, conjuring high-pressure water projectiles; the name of his technique was particularly flamboyant.

"Secret Technique: Water Bullet Pro Max!"

The most flamboyant was that light-elemental mage.

He aimed one palm at the black bear and released holy light, while pressing his other hand firmly against his left eye, tilting his head back and laughing maniacally.

"Hahaha, this is hilarious! It's so funny!"

"You beast, go and experience the power of my Dragon Emperor's Otherworld!"

Various magical spells intertwined and collided, transforming into a dazzling rain of light that bombarded the black bear.

The black bear sensed danger and tried to dodge, but the skill's range was too wide, making it impossible to avoid.

A loud bang exploded!

The bear's massive body took the full brunt of the combined attack damage.

Under the impact of the overwhelming magic, the black bear, known for its defense, could not withstand it and fainted on the spot.

Chu Ge, who was watching from the side of the tree, nodded slightly.

He secretly remarked that this group and Xu Wan were quite similar in style.

Despite his quirky and unconventional personality, he possesses solid combat skills.

Taking advantage of the black bear's inability to resist, the four immediately launched a fatal attack.

Another deafening roar erupted, and the massive bear's body exploded.

The explosive blast carried the monster's crystal core through the air, landing right next to Chu Ge.

Chu Ge instinctively raised his hand to catch it.

This action instantly drew all four people's attention.

Only then did everyone realize that there had been a person standing in the shadow of the tree all along.

Dressed in white, wearing a black hat and a black mask, he leaned lazily against a tree trunk, his posture aloof and detached.

He exudes a calm and aloof aura, naturally embodying the presence of a top-tier expert.

Two words simultaneously popped into their minds.

A strong person!

Chu Ge stared at the A-grade crystal core in his palm for two seconds, then casually tossed it back to the robed boy opposite him.

The boy was stunned for a moment.

He was completely focused on the battle and didn't notice anyone else around him.

The opponent watched silently and even returned the crystal core, displaying a magnanimity far beyond that of ordinary people.

He quickly came to his senses, raised his hand to catch the crystal core, and solemnly bowed.

"Thank you, fellow Daoist."

"fine."

Chu Ge responded calmly, then turned around to continue on his way.

The boy in the monastic robe watched her calm departure, feeling utterly certain.

This is definitely a reclusive master; we absolutely cannot let him go!

He quickly stepped forward and tried to persuade her to stay.

"Fellow Daoist, please wait!"

Chu Ge stopped and turned around.

His eyes were calm and still, and he uttered two words softly.

"What is it?"

The boy in the robe quickly introduced himself.

"I am the Grand Elder of the Next Dimension Association!"

He turned to the side to gesture to the three people behind him.

"These three are our association's second elder, third elder, and fourth elder."

Dimensional Association?

Chu Ge silently recited this unfamiliar name in his heart.

She was familiar with the Magic Association, the Demon Hunting Bureau, the major magic families, the Divine Order Bureau, and the Remnant Organization.

But I've never heard of this Dimensional Association.

She secretly wondered if it was some low-profile, hidden force.

However, the Grand Elder only possessed the cultivation level of an early-stage Archmage.

This level of strength is enough to show that the association's overall strength is not very strong.

The elder saw through her doubts and quickly offered an explanation.

"Our Dimensional Association has only been established for four years."

"It started as a small group of anime fans who spontaneously formed it at the entrance of the restrooms at a comic convention."

Chu Ge understood instantly.

No wonder this group of people dress in a cringeworthy way and speak in a weird manner; everything makes sense now.

"How many people are in your association?" Chu Ge asked casually.

There are five in total.

"There's another president?"

"That's right." The elder nodded repeatedly, his eyes filled with admiration.

"Our guild leader is exceptionally strong; he is currently at the mid-stage of the Archmage realm and has never been defeated."

"How old is your student council president?"

Fourteen years old.

As soon as he finished speaking, several elders behind him immediately started arguing.

"No, the student council president is clearly thirteen years old!"

"Nonsense, the student council president is so cute, she looks only twelve!"

"None of you are allowed to talk nonsense. The student council president doesn't even have eleven cans of Coke, so he's definitely not eleven years old!"

"Stop kidding, if we reduce our age any further, we'll all get electrocuted."

Listening to the commotion, Chu Ge confirmed two things.

Their president is very young and not very tall.

"Is your student council president a middle school student?"

"That's right, I just started junior high last year."

"As the guild leader, why didn't she come to the secret realm with you?"

The Grand Elder looked helpless.

"Her mother is very strict and doesn't let her go out at night."

Chu Ge suddenly realized.

He possesses the cultivation level of a mid-stage Magister in the second year of junior high school, making him a top genius among all the heavens.

No wonder they admired him so much.

"May I ask your honorable title, fellow Daoist?" the Grand Elder asked respectfully.

After a moment's thought, Chu Ge casually uttered a four-character name.

"White-haired Xiao Yan".

"What a great name! It exudes a powerful aura and perfectly suits your temperament!"

The elder praised him sincerely, and then revealed the true purpose of his attempt to persuade him to stay.

"Fellow Daoist, we have taken the liberty of stopping you because we sincerely wish to invite you to join our team."

"Our association is preparing to register for the World Superhuman Competition in the second half of the year."

"This is the highest-level competition in the world, jointly organized by the Divine Order Bureau and the Magic Association."

"The competition is open to all ages and skill levels."

"But there is one strict requirement: each participating team must have at least six members."

"We're just one person short. We've invited many strong individuals before, but they've all declined."

His eyes were full of anticipation.

"The prizes for this competition are exceptionally generous."

"The third-place winner will receive a sacred weapon."

"The runner-up prize is a quasi-Emperor weapon."

When asked about the champion's reward, he paused slightly, his tone carrying a hint of uncertainty.

"The official prize for the champion has never been disclosed."

"But there have always been rumors in the industry that the champion's reward is a rare substance."

"Rumor has it that it can be used as a base to cast—"

"The Ultimate Imperial Weapon".