Traversing countless worlds from the primordial era

Chapter 92 Ernst Academy, Talent

Lei Ming was quite surprised. Although the Kingdom of Fenlai could not compare to the four great empires east of the Monster Mountain Range and had no Saint-level experts in the country, it was still much stronger than ordinary kingdoms. After all, the Kingdom of Fenlai was the core area of ​​the Holy Alliance, and its capital city, Fenlai City, was also the location of the Holy See of Light. Ninth-level Archmages could still be found there.

In fact, there are quite a few Saint-level experts in Fenlai City, but because the Church of Light is too powerful, outside Saint-level experts are either absorbed by the Church of Light or driven away.

"This..." Ransom stammered, but faced with Lei Ming's gaze, he still spoke.

"The Pope hoped that His Highness would join the Holy See and sent Cardinal Gilmer, but His Majesty refused the Pope's invitation. Then the two Archmages also refused His Majesty's invitation. The Archmages invited this time were at a great cost to His Majesty," Ransom said.

Lei Ming hadn't expected to get involved with the Church of Light so quickly, and he certainly hadn't expected Clyde to refuse the Pope's request. It seemed Clyde's faith in the God of Light wasn't as steadfast as he thought. Of course, ordinary people need faith, but a king doesn't.

"Forget it, he's just a mage. Let your father deal with him." Lei Ming immediately lost interest. He didn't mind learning from others, but he looked down on mages below level nine.

"The Holy See of Light won't allow anyone else to be my teacher, but it doesn't forbid me from studying at Ernst Magic Academy. Tell Father that I plan to enter Ernst Magic Academy, and I believe I can learn the knowledge I want there." Lei Ming quickly figured out his next steps.

Ransom told Clyde what Thunder had said, and Clyde arrived soon after.

"Thunder, you're going to Ernst Magic Academy? That's too dangerous!" Clyde said. "Although I've kept the news under wraps, nothing stays secret forever. The Dark Alliance is omnipresent, and they'll find out about your talent sooner or later. Knowing their ways, they'll definitely send someone to assassinate you. I can protect you in the palace, but if you go to Ernst Magic Academy, I can't guarantee your safety."

Lei Ming listened quietly as Clyde finished speaking, knowing that what Clyde said was true. The Holy Alliance and the Dark Alliance were sworn enemies, and both sides had assassinated each other's geniuses, especially the Dark Alliance, which treated assassination as a daily routine.

"Father, I want to become strong, and I can't hide under your protection forever. Besides, even if I don't enter Ernst Magic Academy, I will leave sooner or later. The Dark Alliance wants to assassinate me, let them come. Consider it a test for me." Lei Ming said calmly.

Clyde looked at Lei Ming and considered for a moment: "Alright, let's do it your way. You've always been decisive since you were little, even your name was changed by yourself... But you have to be extra careful when you're out there, especially when you leave the academy. I'll send the Thunder Squad to protect you."

The Thunder Squad is an elite squad that Clyde built at great expense. It's not large, with the weakest being a level seven warrior and many being level eight. The Thunder Squad is always tasked with protecting Clyde closely and is rarely deployed. Clyde's willingness to send them this time demonstrates his high regard for Lei Ming.

Lei Ming nodded. He had lost the Kunlun Mirror, his physical body, and the Five Elements Space, leaving him completely empty-handed and in need of protection.

"It's a pity that all my magical treasures are stored in the Five Elements Space. If the Demon-Binding Net and the flying sword were here, it would be even more than this!" Lei Ming was filled with resentment towards Hongmeng.

"Spend more time with your mother during this period. She will miss you a lot when you go to the academy," Clyde said.

Lei Ming agreed to Clyde's request to temporarily set aside his cultivation and spend time with his mother in this life. Lei Ming didn't reject familial affection; although he had once been a high-ranking True Immortal, now that he had been reincarnated, he was Clyde and his wife's son. A son's filial piety towards his parents was a matter of human nature.

Time passed quietly, winter turned to spring, and Ernst Magic Academy was about to start its new semester. Lei Ming packed his things, took a few simple belongings, and arrived at the academy escorted by ten members of the Thunder Squad.

Inside the carriage, Lei Ming was still meditating. In his sea of ​​consciousness, the Yellow Emperor's Primordial Spirit, the Crimson Emperor's Primordial Spirit, and the Black Emperor's Primordial Spirit had recovered to the mid-stage of Qi Refining and Spirit Transformation, equivalent to a level five mage. The three primordial spirits continuously absorbed and refined elemental power, some of which transformed into magical power, and some into battle qi. After several months of cultivation, Lei Ming was now a genuine level five mage and also a level five warrior.

"After the three primordial spirits awakened, my cultivation speed increased significantly, but I am still far from being a high-level mage or warrior."

Lei Ming stopped cultivating and quietly watched the flow of people outside the carriage.

"Cultivation is nothing more than the primordial spirit and the physical body, and it's the same in every world. My Five Emperors Primordial Spirit is essentially a Celestial Realm Primordial Spirit, and it also possesses the immortal characteristics of a Golden Immortal. Even if its power is completely lost, it is still far superior to the soul power of a mortal. However, my physical body is a bit weak, unlike Linley who possesses the Azure Dragon bloodline, its potential is limited..."

Ernst College is located more than 20 miles south of Fenlai City. The surrounding area is a vast forest, covering an area of ​​nearly 10 miles in circumference, comparable to a city.

Lei Ming and his group set off from the palace and soon arrived at the academy gates. The main gate of Ernst Academy was a full fifty meters wide, with a crescent-shaped structure above it adorned with various magical runes. Lei Ming was familiar with these runes; they were used to connect magic arrays.

"Your Highness, we have arrived." The carriage stopped, and Elvis's voice came from inside.

Elvis is a captain of the Thunder Squad, an early-stage level 8 warrior. He and another level 8 warrior, Austin, are responsible for Thunder's safety.

The carriage door opened, and Lei Ming stepped down. At this time, the academy gate was still quite lively, with a row of staff members processing the registration procedures for the young people.

"Take out your acceptance letter and identification... Hmm, that's right, let's begin the test!"

According to the academy's regulations, students must undergo a retest upon registration. Lei Ming quietly observed the test results of the young man in front of him. He had to admit that Ernst Academy was a place where geniuses gathered; none of the young men who registered here had elemental affinity below the upper level. A significant portion of the students possessed one superior level in either elemental affinity or mental strength, and many even had two.

"Your Highness, it's your turn," Elvis reminded him. Lei Ming took out his identification and admission letter, and the teacher handling the procedures couldn't help but glance at him. Lei Ming's talent test was conducted at the Holy See of Light, and many people in the Holy See knew that the royal family of Fenlai had produced an extraordinary genius; even the teachers at Ernst Academy had heard about it.

"Your Highness Leiming, please conduct the test!" The teacher's attitude became much more respectful.

A dozen meters behind Lei Ming, a little boy snorted defiantly, "What's so great about him? He's just a prince from a kingdom. Ernst Academy has disappointed me greatly."

"Young master, keep your voice down..." the servant next to the little boy said hurriedly, afraid that Lei Ming would hear what the little boy was saying.

Lei Ming heard it, but he didn't pay any attention to it. Following the academy teachers' instructions, Lei Ming took the test again.

"Elemental affinity, super-level in earth, fire, and water, and mental strength 60 times that of peers, super-level!" the academy teacher said, trembling.

The students queuing behind were also very surprised. Everyone admitted to Ernst Academy was a genius, but even geniuses differed.

Without a doubt, Lei Ming is a genius among geniuses.

The little boy who had just been complaining was now speechless, his mouth agape. Behind him stood Lin Lei, who was also awestruck by Lei Ming's talent.

"Such talent is indeed rare." Delinkovt's voice echoed in Linley's mind, and Linley couldn't help but nod.

Delinkov, worried that his student might be discouraged, quickly said, "However, talent is only one aspect; what's more important is persistent effort. In this respect, you are better than your peers. With my guidance, your future achievements will definitely surpass his."

After the test, Lei Ming saw Lin Lei. Although this was their first meeting, he wasn't unfamiliar with Lin Lei. Lei Ming smiled at Lin Lei, who seemed a little flustered.

"That's the Azure Dragon Ring..." Lei Ming saw the ring hanging around Lin Lei's neck and then looked away.

(End of this chapter)