Little Sorcerer, Divine Doctor

Chapter 721 - 213: Advanced Magic

On the continent, only the Red Robe Summoning Emperor would dare to defy the Magic Temple and use a Heart Crystal on a Summoner.

The power of the Red Robe Summoning Emperor is unfathomable; Yun Canghai is no match for him.

Not to mention, with the Summoning Court teeming with experts, it is very difficult for Yun Canghai to get close to the Red Robe Summoning Emperor.

"Is there really no other way to save someone who has been affected by the Heart Crystal?" Yun Canghai, still unyielding, continued to inquire.

"There is one more method, which is to find the Heart Difficulty Lamp. But this method, it can be said, is no method," Xia Wenxu, seeing the great shift in Yun Canghai’s tone and expression and his evasive words, understood that there must be unspeakable reasons.

Xia Wenxu did not ask further.

"Thank you, Junior Fate, for your clarification. I have other matters to attend to, so I shall take my leave now," Having clarified the origin of the Heart Crystal, Yun Canghai hastily left.

After Yun Canghai departed, Xia Wenxu stood up and after a long while, he took out a crystal from his person.

Looking at the crystal in his hand, Xia Wenxu’s expression was solemn, and he sighed softly.

Yun Sheng and Donghuang Lingling returned to their living quarters.

The Dark Gold Master did not come out to greet his trainees as other mentors would, but both were used to the Dark Gold Master’s aloof personality.

The two of them returned to the thatched cottage, and as soon as they entered, they saw Ke Ling blocking the door.

"Sister, make way," Donghuang Lingling, who had seen through Ke Ling’s true nature, was quite disgusted by her.

"What, now that you’ve received praise from the Elder Council, you think you’re above everyone else?" Ke Ling blatantly tore off her mask of pretense, revealing her true nature.

Upon learning that Yun Sheng and Donghuang Lingling had unexpectedly earned the title of Fighting King, Ke Ling was both jealous and resentful.

"The Sky Wings Arena is nothing special after all. You two don’t seem to have made any progress in your cultivation," Ke Ling scoffed.

"Ke Ling, let them in!" The Dark Gold Master came out.

When she saw Yun Sheng and Donghuang Lingling, a trace of relief flickered across her usually expressionless face.

A year of trials in the Sky Wing City had completely transformed her two disciples.

Ke Ling might not see it, but the Dark Gold Master could immediately tell the difference with Yun Sheng and Donghuang Lingling.

Although both had been talented from the start, due to their backgrounds, they were like delicate flowers in a greenhouse, unable to withstand the trial of Dark Magic.

However, having survived a year in Sky Wing City, especially under Elder Helian’s "free-range" policy, and forced to fend for themselves in the continent’s top arena, everything had changed.

Their gazes were now more resolute; although they had safely returned to the Mainland Magic Elite Camp, their positions and gait still resembled that of the Sky Wings Arena—always vigilant, one in front and one behind.

Even if Ke Ling tried anything, it would now be difficult to harm them again.

Their growth was not only superficial or in terms of cultivation; it was a profound strengthening from within.

The Dark Gold Master could be certain that if Yun Sheng and Donghuang Lingling were to encounter another encirclement by fellow female trainees, they would not be as beleaguered as before.

They would, undoubtedly, be like the sharpest claws, tearing through the throats of those female Mages.

Yun Sheng and Donghuang Lingling, also gauging something from the eyes of the Dark Gold Master, simultaneously said: "Master, we have returned."

"Good, you did well this time. You finally qualify to learn my magic," the Dark Gold Master nodded.

Ke Ling’s eyes were nearly bulging out of her head.

She, Yun Sheng, and Donghuang Lingling were all thrilled; after waiting two years, they finally had the chance to learn Dark Magic.

However, in the next moment, the Dark Gold Master said something that neither Yun Sheng nor Donghuang Lingling could quite grasp.

"However, the learning of magic must come pause for a while. Lingling, I’m afraid you need to go home," said the Dark Gold Master meaningfully.

She took out a letter and handed it to Donghuang Lingling.

The letter was written by a lady-in-waiting of Empress Dowager Situ, stating that the Empress Dowager was seriously ill and hoping that Donghuang Lingling would return to the Eastern Capital.

Upon reading the letter, Donghuang Lingling’s expression changed abruptly.

"My mother is seriously ill; I must rush back to the Eastern Capital immediately," said Donghuang Lingling, whose father had died early, and she had been brought up by Empress Dowager Situ with great effort.

Since coming to the Mainland Magic Elite Camp, she had not returned to the Eastern Capital for two consecutive years, and she very much missed her mother and elder brother back there.

Yet unexpectedly, her mother, who had been always strong and in her prime, had suddenly fallen gravely ill.

Donghuang Lingling always felt something was off, but for the moment, she couldn’t pinpoint what it was.

The letter was personally written by Empress Dowager Situ; there could be no mistake.

"Seriously ill? But what exactly is the illness? Lian Lian, maybe I should accompany you back to the Eastern Capital; I should be able to help," Yun Sheng suggested, noticing Donghuang Lingling’s anxiety.

"No need, there are Imperial Physicians in the Eastern Capital. I think my mother must have become ill from missing me too much. Her health has never been very good," Donghuang Lingling mentioned her mother with a face full of guilt.

Counting the year of trials, it had been two years since she had returned to the Eastern Capital.

In half a month, it would be her mother’s fortieth birthday.

Originally, Chen Lianlian had planned to rush back to the Eastern Capital soon after returning from Sky Wing City.

However, Donghuang Lingling had initially planned to invite Yun Sheng to go to the Eastern Capital with her.

But now upon returning, Yun Sheng could practice High-level Magic and enter the Dutian Beast Blood Realm for cultivation.

If she went to the Eastern Capital, she would miss this opportunity.

Donghuang Lingling had to change her initial plan and decided not to invite Yun Sheng to accompany her.

After packing up her luggage, Donghuang Lingling soon said goodbye to Yun Sheng and returned to the Eastern Capital alone.

The day after Donghuang Lingling left, early in the morning, the Dark Gold Master told Yun Sheng that she could go to the Great Elder to receive her chance to study High-level Magic.

Thus, following the instructions of the Dark Gold Master, Yun Sheng went to the residence of the Great Elder.

Although it had been nearly three years since she came to the Mainland Magic Elite Camp,

because she had been busy attending closed training by the Dark Gold Master in the early years and had been out on trials the third year, Yun Sheng had never been quite clear about where exactly the Great Elder’s residence was.

It was only upon arriving at the Great Elder’s residence that Yun Sheng discovered that the respected Great Elder actually lived next to a forest behind the Mainland Magic Elite Camp.

There, Yun Sheng also encountered Gu Feng, Feng Tian, Qi, and Chen Lianlian.

The five of them had also been the trainees who advanced to become Sky Mages just before the end of the last trial in Sky Wing City.

Upon seeing Yun Sheng, Chen Lianlian did not show a pleasant expression, and Feng Tian still wore a coffin face, clearly dissatisfied with Yun Sheng having this opportunity.