CHAPTER 130: CHAPTER 65: THE TRAITOR

The emergence of the Light Element’s Defensive Sky Ball somewhat salvaged the tarnished reputation of the Royal Magic Academy.

While the Magic Joint Attack failed, the discovery of a New Magic was indeed a blessing in disguise, like losing sesame seeds but finding a watermelon.

The Bright Celestial Sphere is just Basic Defense Magic, but the Defensive Sky Ball is a New Magic, and what’s more, it was realized by a Magician.

The Dean of the Royal Magic Academy beamed with pride, and the trainees of the Magic Potion Department were equally astonished. They had never expected the inconspicuous Gu Feng to discover a new type of magic.

The sudden change of events left Gu Feng somewhat unable to react.

He had never intended to show off in front of everyone. Just now, when the Wind Nether Leopard pounced, Qi reacted the quickest.

While Gu Feng was still in a daze, he heard Yun Sheng’s reminder at his side, "Gu Feng, the Heavenly Sphere."

Gu Feng had always listened to Yun Sheng’s advice, and at that moment, without further thought, he had already lifted his Magic Wand.

Now, with everyone looking at him, he felt somewhat embarrassed.

Chen Lianlian forced a smile and accompanied the injured Song Xiangru to the treatment room to check on her injuries.

Crown Prince Ye Beilian also had an unpleasant expression. As the Chairman of the Magic Fighting Association, the Combat Association’s underperformance was tantamount to slapping him in the face.

He just didn’t understand why the Wind Nether Leopard, which had already been tamed by the Royal Beast Tamer, suddenly became wildly aggressive.

Chen Lianlian had already informed him in advance about today’s Combat Association’s Magic Joint Attack, and had specifically chosen this Wind Nether Leopard for the occasion.

Fortunately, Crown Prince Ye Beilian was also looking at the bigger picture. He stood up to comfort the startled trainees, and didn’t forget to say, "The Wuxuan Wuji Hall is truly impressive, Jiuxiao’s ’Jiuxiao Slash’ already has the air of a grandmaster."

His words, however, completely disregarded the Magic Potion Department, as if he hadn’t seen Gu Feng’s new spell at all.

Just now, Bu Jiuxiao’s sword technique was called the Jiuxiao Combat.

Martial Artists and Mages differ; every time a Mage advances a rank, they comprehend different spells, while Martial Artists, after breaking through to martial master, often research their own Personal Battle Skills.

Personal Battle Skills vary from person to person. The "Sky Breaking" sword technique of Bu Jiuxiao is his signature Combat Skill, which, according to legend, consists of nine strikes. He has only grasped the second strike up to now, but it was enough to slay a Fifth Rank Wind Nether Leopard with a single blow, its power unquestionably shocking.

Compliments on one’s Combat Strength are unavoidable.

Nevertheless, Bu Jiuxiao remained silent.

The Wind Nether Leopard had already been carried away by the Crown Prince’s Attendants, so he had no opportunity to clear the doubts in his mind.

He was well aware of the power of his sword technique; he intended only to repel the Wind Nether Leopard, but unexpectedly, in that instant, the Wind Nether Leopard’s movements were much slower than usual, unable to dodge his strike.

It was as if the Wind Nether Leopard had suffered a severe injury.

With Bu Jiuxiao’s keen eyesight, he could assert that the two Great Magic Directors from the Royal Magic Academy had not inflicted serious harm to the Wind Nether Leopard. In the split second when the Magic Barrier shattered, the Wind Nether Leopard was still acting normally.

But just as it pounced towards the students from the Magic Potion Department, it behaved somewhat strangely after being spread open by the Bright Celestial Sphere.

A Light Element Magician cannot possibly cast two types of magic at the same time, one for attack and one for defense, which leads to the conclusion that someone among the two magicians with Gu Feng has tampered with the situation...

Bu Jiuxiao secretly evaluated the other two members of Magic Potion Group Thirteen.

At a glance, the mage wearing a magic robe is undoubtedly the most likely to have just made a move.

While Bu Jiuxiao was pondering, Yun Sheng also heaved a sigh of relief after seeing the Wind Nether Leopard being carried away.

The situation was truly dangerous just now, and she had a premonition when the magic barrier began to falter.

In the moment she reminded Gu Feng to release the Bright Celestial Sphere, she quietly cast Dark Thorn, which she had been repeatedly practicing for the past few days.

The fusion of the Medical Soul Divine Needle and Dark Thorn resulted in almost perfectly concealing the traces of Dark Elements. An invisible Dark Thorn Needle struck the Wind Nether Leopard on the forehead.

Once the Dark Thorn Needle entered its body, since it was a needle imbued with dark inner strength, it would slowly dissolve in the blood. Coupled with the final slash from Bu Jiuxiao, Yun Sheng could be certain that even if Crown Prince Ye Beilian later had someone investigate the cause of the Wind Nether Leopard’s death, they would only find the wounds caused by the Jiuxiao Slash.

"Just now, we surely alarmed the Crown Prince and everyone from the Wuxuan Wuji Hall; the Combat Department’s demonstration will take a break for now. After a short rest, our Magic Medicine Association will conduct alchemy publicly," had been forewarned before today, and he had double insurance for the event.

The Combat Association’s boat has capsized in a gutter. Surely the Magic Medicine Association won’t make a mistake again, right?

Gu Feng had also recovered from the earlier surprise by now, and he temporarily split from Qi to join the Magic Medicine Association in preparing for the public formulation of Moon God’s Praise.

In the treatment room, Song Xiangru had a face full of dejection. She had hoped to stand out in front of Bu Jiuxiao today, but her plans backfired, making her lose face for the Combat Association instead.

What she found even more intolerable was that the boy from the Magic Potion Department had actually mastered new magic.

If the Magic Medicine Association also successfully concocts a new magic potion later on, it’s very possible that the Combat Association’s long-standing dominant position in the Royal Magic Academy may change after today.

"Lian Lian, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to screw up," after bringing Song Xiangru to the treatment room, Chen Lianlian neither scolded nor consoled her, her expression fluctuating uncertainly as if she was pondering over something.

"What’s the use of apologies? What’s done is done. All we can do now is ’pray’ that the Magic Medicine Association makes a similar mistake," Chen Lianlian, outwardly amiable and polite, was actually narrow-minded and always aimed to be first in everything.

She would never allow the Magic Medicine Association to take advantage of this opportunity and turn the tables.

"But I’ve heard that the Magic Potion Department has found five people to do alchemy together this time, very confident. They have successfully prepared new potions several times, but the process was very secretive, so everybody is unaware of what exactly they are trying to concoct," hearing Chen Lianlian’s tone, Song Xiangru knew that she had started to harbor resentment towards her, which made her feel insecure.

"If we only relied on you useless ones, the Combat Association would have fallen long ago. Fortunately, I’ve been prepared for this," Chen Lianlian finished speaking and clapped her hands, prompting an intermediate student wearing a Magic Potion Department robe to walk in.

Is it her?

Seeing the newcomer, Song Xiangru was taken aback; she hadn’t expected Chen Lianlian to have a backup plan.

The newcomer looked a bit hesitant.

"Don’t worry, if you get today’s job done, I will definitely ask my grandfather to recommend you to the Imperial Hospital. Then your family won’t need to stay hungry and suffer in the mountain village anymore," Chen Lianlian said, revealing a smile.