Chapter 30: Ai Jiangtu

«First, break through the space element.»

Back in his room, Qin Chen decided to break through the space element first. The space element was the first to touch the barrier of the intermediate level, so it was natural to break through it first.

While he was meditating to break through, the necklace around his neck and the magic staff in his spiritual world emitted a special charm that enhanced his cultivation, speeding up his progress.

His retreat was only in name. Every day, he persisted in gravity training. A certain area of their backyard had become his exclusive gravity training ground. From six to seven in the morning, he trained there without fail. At this time, both Ai TuTu and Mu Nu Jiao were still sleeping. They had no idea that Qin Chen trained there every morning. If they knew, Mu Nu Jiao would definitely work even harder on her cultivation.

Although his talent was very strong, he never relaxed his demands on himself. Every day, he persisted in various kinds of training, aiming to grow as quickly as possible. Only the power one possesses is real. Without power, a man is like a spineless creature, unable to stand tall. Only with power can a man pursue what he likes and wants in this world.

Power is the premise and foundation for obtaining everything.

He never forgot this sentence, even engraving it deeply in his mind, constantly reminding and urging himself, becoming the driving force for his continuous progress.

As the saying goes, time flies during a retreat. This retreat lasted for three months. A month ago, he had already broken through to the second level of the intermediate rank. He then spent another month cultivating the summoning and sound elements to the third level of the primary rank, before ending this retreat.

«You're out of retreat?» As soon as he stepped out, he saw Mu Nu Jiao walking down from upstairs.

«This retreat was fruitful, so I came out.»

Qin Chen smiled at Mu Nu Jiao. At this moment, she was wearing a blue camisole and red hot pants, with perfect collarbones, skin fairer than snow, long white legs, and a delicate face, making her a beautiful sight. He couldn't help but take a few more glances.

«Ai TuTu's brother came to see her. Ai TuTu said she wanted you to meet her brother,» Mu Nu Jiao glared at Qin Chen. This person just came out of retreat and was already not behaving properly.

«Ai TuTu's brother? He's not here to beat me up, is he?»

Qin Chen knew Ai TuTu's brother was Ai Jiangtu. He just didn't expect Ai TuTu to ask him to meet Ai Jiangtu. What did this mean? Did she want her brother to teach him a lesson?

«Ai TuTu let it slip that you also awakened the space element as your first element. Ai TuTu's brother, Ai Jiangtu, also awakened the space element as his first element. So, Ai Jiangtu wants to spar with you.»

Mu Nu Jiao said, also admiring Ai TuTu's big mouth. Anything that came to Ai TuTu's mind couldn't be kept secret. Who knows when she might unknowingly say it.

«Where are they?»

Qin Chen asked, also interested in Ai Jiangtu. He had never fought a mage before. Ai Jiangtu was a fierce character, and he was looking forward to their showdown to see who was stronger.

«They're at the magic arena in HP District. I'll take you there.»

Mu Nu Jiao went back to her room to change clothes after speaking. Her current outfit was not suitable for going out.

«Ai Jiangtu is a military mage, very strong in actual combat. Be careful when you spar with him.»

The two quickly arrived at Magic Arena No. 8 in HP District. As soon as they entered, they found that apart from Ai TuTu and a dark-skinned young man, there was no one else present. It was clear that the place had been reserved.

The moment Qin Chen entered the arena, he felt Ai Jiangtu watching and locking onto him. Qin Chen also sensed Ai Jiangtu's fighting spirit. In the military, no one of the same age was Ai Jiangtu's match. No one could last five minutes against him. Now, Ai Jiangtu felt threatened by Qin Chen, a primal instinct that made him more eager to battle someone his age.

Mu Nu Jiao, who followed Qin Chen in, felt the atmosphere was a bit different, so she wisely walked towards Ai TuTu, leaving the space for Ai Jiangtu and Qin Chen.

«Hello, I am Ai Jiangtu, Ai TuTu's brother. Although this is sudden, I still want to spar with you,» Ai Jiangtu politely said.

«Hello, I am Qin Chen. I am also looking forward to sparring with you. When this coin lands, we'll start.»

Qin Chen didn't refuse and readily agreed. He took out a coin from his pocket and tossed it into the air.

Qin Chen and Ai Jiangtu were not the type to dilly-dally. When they said spar, they meant it immediately, without any hesitation.

Mu Nu Jiao and Ai TuTu, holding their cereal, sat in the spectator stands, watching the two of them and the coin descending in the air.

«Ding!!!»

«Mind Control — Phantom Claw.»

«Mind Control — Phantom Claw.»

Both of them simultaneously released the first-level primary magic of the space element. Their space element magic had already reached the level of one-thought star path, with neither gaining the upper hand.

Faced with the aggressive silver claw, Qin Chen stomped his right foot on the ground, using his powerful physical strength to dodge the attack and charged towards Ai Jiangtu. Ai Jiangtu was not weak either. As a space mage, he was extremely familiar with space magic. Not only did he know how to use space magic to kill, but he also had his own methods to deal with space magic. Ai Jiangtu gathered the power of space under his feet, dodging Qin Chen's attack as well.

«Mind Control — Phantom Claw.»

Facing Qin Chen's charge, Ai Jiangtu frowned. He didn't understand why Qin Chen, having gained the upper hand, didn't attack but wanted to get closer. Did he want to engage in close combat? Ai Jiangtu, who couldn't figure it out, didn't hold back. He cast Phantom Claw again, but this time it was different. Compared to the previous Phantom Claw, this one was five times larger!

Space mages differ from other mages. With increased mental strength and magic energy, even primary magic can exert power comparable to advanced or super magic. It depends on how strong your mental strength is and how much magic energy is injected. Some powerful space mages can dominate the world with just a primary magic Mind Control.

This is one of the reasons why space mages are so powerful. Below the advanced level, no one can defeat a space mage in a duel. This is not just talk, of course, excluding those space mages with very low mental strength.

Space mages with weak mental strength are as weak as chickens. If Mind Control can't even lift a 300-pound stone, what's the use?

(End of Chapter)