Chapter 34: Tidal Waves
Lu Jun's thoughts were swirling, his emotions surged, and no matter how many words he wanted to say, it was hard to express.
Once he had been alone, striving in the pursuit of fame and wealth, where everything he earned was for himself. Now, he felt that some things were more important than others.
Beside him, Lu Mei urged, "Hurry up and refine this Spirit Seed. I spent 23 million on this top-grade water-type Spirit Seed, called [Tidal Waves]."
Upon hearing this, Lu Jun calmed his emotions and said little, keeping his feelings in his heart.
However, the price of this water-type Spirit Seed was beyond his expectations. It appeared flawless, yet it was very cheap. He knew that Mo Fan's future Thunder-type Spirit Seed, [Thousand Jun], would cost 28 million.
He roughly guessed the reason. First, Magic City was by the coast, near Japan, so water-type resources were abundant. Second, Thunder-type resources were relatively rare, which raised the price due to scarcity.
Next, Lu Jun stretched his hand toward the azure light in the magical energy box. The surface of [Tidal Waves Water Seed] was crystal clear, resembling a crystal.
Inside, however, were swirling patterns, as though layers of waves rising on the sea, and if you listened closely, you could hear a faint sound of tides.
When Lu Jun placed his hand into it, it felt like it was submerged in a highly dense mercury-like substance. The buoyancy caused compression and repulsion, but soon the azure water mass dissolved, and thousands of threads of water flowed into his palm and his body, bringing a refreshing sensation that filled him entirely.
Lu Jun closed his eyes and sat cross-legged, feeling this strange element. He was being baptized by the pure and vast water elements, as if he were in the ocean, with powerful tidal waves hitting rocks one after another, smoothing and refining, growing tighter and more compact.
As a result, Lu Jun's skin became delicate and luminous, revealing a kind of toughness. His muscle density increased, his blood thickened, and his capillaries were silently transformed. His vitality soared.
Originally, after advancing to the intermediate body, his physique was comparable to that of a top-tier athlete. Now, after refining the Spirit Seed, it might have reached a non-human level.
Meanwhile, in his mental world, the deep blue water-type Nebula seemed to be forcibly squeezed by a denser water element. Suddenly, pure water elements surged from within, quickly turning into a rich blue.
The whirlpool expanded, the thick water flow rotated slowly but steadily, like an unfathomable ocean abyss standing firm in the universe.
For the first time, the water-type Nebula pushed the gold-type Nebula aside and occupied the center.
Boom!
In the outside world, Lu Jun's entire body radiated blue light, waves of tidal energy burst forth, leaving the room soaked.
Under Lu Mei's nervous gaze, Lu Jun opened his eyes and smiled.
She hurriedly asked, "How is it?"
"It's very powerful." Lu Jun carefully sensed the vast energy contained in the azure Nebula. All his water-type magic effects would now be tripled!
This was terrifying—normal Spirit Seeds doubled or tripled the effect. This one was maximized, meaning one water control spell could equal three of others. He had barely managed to withstand the magic wolf's progression before, but now, even a battle general-level magic wolf's paw could be blocked.
The most important thing was that it had a special effect, called [Tidal Waves].
The Spirit Seed itself was named after it. Anyone who had played by the ocean knew that the tides, though seemingly insignificant at first, were actually the culprits that had claimed countless lives.
The first wave might be easy to resist, but the second and third would gradually tire you out. By the time you wanted to return to shore, you would be shocked to find you had no strength left.
The waves kept rising, and your body swayed with the tide. The buoyancy and impact pulled at your body. Even if someone on the shore tried to rescue you, it was still the energy of the whole ocean to fight against.
In terms of magic, this meant that every time the azure water hit an enemy mage, it would take a bit of their stamina or magic power. The amount was small each time, but it added up.
That magic power would then blend with the water, increasing the power of the next magic attack by 20%. After the third hit, it would be 40%, and so on.
"The key is to hit the target, but this is easy for water-type magic. The intermediate skill [Violent Waves] summons a flood, a large-scale area attack."
Lu Jun was overjoyed. This Spirit Seed perfectly complemented the water-type mage's intermediate skills. The triggering probability of Violent Waves was very high.
Compared to that, Water Control required the enemy to get close, and only then would the turbulent flow reach them. The chance of triggering it in combat was lower.
Just imagine when he used five intermediate spells in a row, adding 100% more power from the Spirit Seed's bonus. The fifth wave would have six times the power of a normal water mage, approaching advanced-level strength.
Moreover, this wasn't even the limit. As long as Lu Jun had enough magic energy and time to build it up, summoning a giant tidal wave would be a breeze.
"But the more powerful the magic, the more mental cultivation is required to control it."
He thought about it and guessed the limitation. With an ordinary mage's mental power, they would likely lose control by the third or fourth wave, since it was still just a Spirit-level water.
But Lu Jun was different. The more he practiced his mind and curse powers, the higher his mental realm became, and his power was endless.
"This effect feels familiar... Could it be from the Sea Battle City in Japan?"
Lu Jun wasn't sure, but he knew one thing for sure: his water-type magic had truly taken off! What was once a supporting role was now a powerful offensive force. A single Spirit Seed had completely changed the situation.
"Maybe no one will survive the fifth wave of Violent Waves. Tidal Waves, rather than being a single effect, is more like two effects: stealing someone's stamina and magic power... tsk, tsk."
In his mind, he had already constructed several complete battle systems with his four major magics. Delaying time, his mind and curses were very good at breaking enemy spells. Then, he would unleash Violent Waves, sweeping the battlefield clean.
One word: invincible.
Seeing her brother so overjoyed, Lu Mei smiled and said, "As long as you're happy. It's getting late, so go to sleep early. We'll head back tomorrow."
That night, Lu Jun couldn't sleep in his excitement and meditated the whole night.
Before leaving, he glanced back at the dazzling lights of Magic City. This place was beautiful and prosperous, but it was no longer where he belonged.
Next time, he would return with a more glorious identity.
The next day, the siblings returned to Bo City in the evening.
Upon arriving home, Lu Jun decided to come clean with Lu Mei. "Sis, I need to tell you something. Don't be shocked."
"Oh?" Lu Mei seemed to have expected this, replying gently, "Go ahead."
"Do you know about the Black Vatican?"
Then, he revealed everything about the sewers, the theft of the Earth Holy Spring to lure demons into the city, and his suspicion of an insider within the upper echelons of Bo City.
Though he called it a guess, it was actually his way of easing his sister into the truth, hiding some parts of the story.
"What?!"
Lu Mei was shocked. "Are you serious? No wonder you've been so troubled these past three years. Why didn't you report it to the Tribunal?"
"If it were just this, I wouldn't be so concerned. The problem is, I suspect that the upper echelons have been infiltrated by the Black Vatican and that there are insiders planted. Reporting it anonymously might just tip them off."
Lu Jun sighed and said vaguely, "There are members of the Black Vatican in Bo City's upper ranks. The situation in Hangzhou is even more complicated, and we can't rule out the possibility of similar infiltration."
The protagonist's water-type magic has truly started to rise, and the battle for Bo City is fast approaching.
Finally, thanks to the readers for their ideas on the water-type Spirit Seed. Though it wasn't used directly, there will be a part later that requires many water-type supporting characters, so it was a welcome addition, and they'll still have a chance to appear.
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