Little Sorcerer, Divine Doctor-Chapter 1074 - 226: The Mage’s Self-Respect
After parting with Yun Sheng, Gu Feng felt no desire to sleep.
He could only walk around near the Magic Camp.
The cold night wind made his thoughts even more chaotic, feeling as though his legs were filled with lead, each step incredibly difficult.
In his mind, only Donghuang Lingling’s words echoed.
He is not suitable for me.
Not suitable... not suitable.
Because he is a useless mage who knows nothing, Lingling couldn’t accept him.
Bad scenes from Gu Feng’s past, from being bullied as a child to experiences at the Magic Temple and Magic Academy, those deeply buried memories resurfaced like insistent mosquitoes, reminding him again and again.
Why is he a Light Mage unable to protect Lingling or his friends?
Every time Lingling and his friends faced danger, all he could do was shrink back.
Gu Feng did not hate Lingling; he understood Lingling.
Donghuang Lingling loves him, this Gu Feng has always firmly believed.
However, as the future Empress, love is not everything.
So be it, Lingling has already made her choice, and he should make his own choices too.
Gu Feng took a deep breath, stopping before a tent.
The tent inside was still illuminated, and Gu Feng stopped outside the tent.
"You came," that was the voice of Penglai Princess Ji Ru Mo, whether referring to Ji Ru Mo or Xia Wenxu, the voice was consistent, three parts courtesy, seven parts respect.
Even on a first meeting, people would never feel unwelcome from the voice’s owner.
The voice seemed to await a friend from afar.
Gu Feng was no exception; upon hearing the voice, he stepped into the tent.
Ji Ru Mo is Xia Wenxu.
Inside the tent, the lighting magic array’s glow matched Xia Wenxu’s starry gaze, his jade-like face momentarily mesmerized Gu Feng.
Despite having heard of Xia Wenxu’s famous name before, this was Gu Feng’s first face-to-face encounter with Xia Wenxu.
Being one of the few Light Mages on the continent, the treatment of Xia Wenxu and Gu Feng was worlds apart.
Gu Feng came from poverty, whereas Xia Wenxu hailed from the Magic Temple.
Gu Feng was of mediocre talent, his Light Magic used mainly for healing or defense, but Xia Wenxu was adept at both attack and defense, his Healing Technique was unparalleled.
Before Xia Wenxu, Gu Feng felt unable to raise his head, yet he still mustered the courage to seek out Xia Wenxu.
"Xia... Xia Siming, you should’ve discovered that I am a Light Mage, I want to learn powerful Light Attack Magic from you," if only he was as formidable as Xia Wenxu, Empress Dowager Situ would not disdain him, and Lingling would not leave him.
"What you need is not powerful Light Magic, but a heart of self-esteem," Xia Wenxu’s words left Gu Feng momentarily stunned.
"Xia Siming, do you mean you’ll teach me Light Attack Magic?" Gu Feng had pinned his last hope on Xia Wenxu.
"Every person’s magic talent is destined. What is meant to be will be, what isn’t meant shouldn’t be forced. Gu Feng, I can give you a heart of self-esteem, to earn everyone’s respect, but in return, you must pay the appropriate price." Xia Wenxu looked at Gu Feng with an indescribable expression.
To win everyone’s respect?
Gu Feng felt an urge to laugh out loud; he, Gu Feng, has nothing other than Healing Magic to earn respect.
Yet, thinking of Donghuang Lingling’s disappointed gaze, Gu Feng felt a surge of warmth within him.
"Xia Siming, I beg you, let me earn everyone’s respect," Gu Feng pleaded desperately with Xia Wenxu.
"Exchange your life, a single life, for all the creatures on Wuji Continent," Xia Wenxu stared straight at Gu Feng.
Life?
Gu Feng shivered.
Standing before him was Xia Wenxu, still courteous and polite; however, his gaze was chilling enough to make Gu Feng shudder.
"Xia Siming, don’t joke like that, I fear death above all, such jokes are not for me," Gu Feng did not understand the true meaning behind Xia Siming’s words.
"I’m not joking, Gu Feng; remember the daytime discussion about the Dutian Blood Seal, what Chang Siming said? We are all seeking a method to create a new magic array," Xia Wenxu searched through Ancient Magic Books, seeking a substitute for the Dutian Blood Seal.
He scoured all the texts without finding anything comparable to the Dutian Blood Seal magic array.
Until he read the notes left by the first Magic God of the Magic Temple, also the original owner of the Magic God Bracelet, he saw an inconspicuous line.
"Blood Seal breaks, Light descends, the weakest is the strongest."
"Light descends here refers to Light Mages. In the entire camp, only you and I count as true Light Mages. The weakest is the strongest also refers to you." Xia Wenxu’s words rendered Gu Feng speechless.
The first Magic God of the Magic Temple was familiar to every mage on the continent.
The first Magic God not only forged the Magic God Bracelet, one of the Eight Desolate Divine Artifacts, but also served as the first Si Ming of the Magic Temple.
His foresight was unparalleled on the Wuji Continent at the time.
"But, Xia Siming, I know nothing; the only thing I have is my Bright Celestial Sphere," Gu Feng murmured.
He had no clue how to repair or create a magic array akin to the Dutian Blood Seal that could stabilize it again.
"Bright Celestial Sphere? Is that Light Magic too?" Xia Wenxu’s eyes lit up.
"It’s my personal Secret Magic," for the first time, Gu Feng’s face showed a smile.
Failed as a person, the only skill he could show was the Bright Celestial Sphere.
Yun Sheng and others referred to it as the strongest defensive magic, something even Xia Wenxu hadn’t heard.
"Oh, show me how it works," at Xia Wenxu’s words, Gu Feng eagerly released the Bright Celestial Sphere.
A sphere-like shape, rich with magic power, enveloped Gu Feng.
As Gu Feng moved, the sphere moved too; moreover, he could expand or shrink its range according to personal preference. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮
"Do you consume a lot of magic power when using this magic?"
"Initially, yes, but ever since I became a Sky Mage, it’s significantly reduced; using it like this, almost no magic power is consumed unless attacked," Gu Feng indeed appeared unconcerned.
Xia Wenxu’s eyes showed a hint of surprise.
With his many years of learning magic, he found himself unable to replicate Gu Feng’s magic instantly.
The world unexpectedly held magic he couldn’t imitate; could this all be destiny?
Xia Wenxu sighed.
