Chapter 7: The Magical System

  "Uh, well, esteemed great magician sir, I'm really grateful that you saved me and my mother, but could you first introduce some basic knowledge about the classification of magic, the system of magicians, and some fundamental aspects of this field?"

  After thinking for a while, Lin Feng decided to first figure out these basic knowledge, and then consider whether or not to find a master. After all, he felt that it was still quite difficult for him to kneel down and kowtow to someone else.

  The great magician's response to Lin Feng was also within his expectations, and he immediately stopped hesitating, explaining to Lin Feng bit by bit: "Little guy, in our world, there are all sorts of magical elements, which can be broadly divided into six major systems: water, fire, wind, earth, light, and darkness. As long as you have the talent to become a magician, you can learn the first four types of magic. However, light and dark magic are special cases - unless you join the Church of Light or the Church of Darkness, you won't be able to learn light and dark magic."

  "Why must one join these temples in order to learn light and dark magic?"

  Lin Feng suddenly asked with suspicion.

  The great magician frowned: "Little guy, I'll explain this question to you later. When I'm speaking, I don't want anyone interrupting me, so it's best for you to listen quietly and wait until I've finished before opening your mouth."

  "Alright."

  Lin Feng could only shrug his shoulders.

  The great magician nodded in satisfaction and continued: "If you have the talent to become a magician, then you can learn four kinds of magic. However, human lifespan is limited after all, unlike those elves who have extremely long lifespans. Therefore, most magicians will focus on learning only one kind of magic, which makes it possible to master it within their limited lifespan. For example, I am an 8th-level fire-elemental great magician."

  Lin Feng nodded as if he understood and didn't understand at the same time.

  "Mages are divided into ten levels, reaching the tenth level is the holy domain, below the first level is a magic apprentice, from the first to seventh level, they will get the identity of a mage, but as long as they reach the eighth level standard and pass the Magic Guild's assessment, they can obtain the title of Great Mage. However, it is extremely difficult to cultivate to the eighth level, besides having unparalleled talent, one must also work hard in cultivation, but even so, I only obtained the title of Great Mage at the age of sixty-five."

  The great magician became more and more emotional: "Since I obtained the identity of a great magician, it has been forty years now, but I am still stuck at the eighth level, never able to break through to the ninth level, let alone reach the holy realm."

  Lin Feng heard this and also had an outline in his mind. He looked at the great magician for a long time, seeing that he didn't continue speaking, before opening his mouth to say: "So, respected Great Magician sir, what is the system of warriors then? You also said that if I don't have the talent to become a magician, you would send me to the Martial Arts Academy."

  "The warrior's system is roughly the same as that of a magician, but when they reach level 8, they will be given the title of Great Warrior."

  The great magician sighed: "Little guy, don't be discouraged. I haven't given you a magical aptitude test yet, and you shouldn't ask about the warrior's system in a hurry. You should know that warriors are as numerous as ants, far inferior to the noble magicians. If everyone had the talent to become a magician, who would want to become a humble warrior?"

  "I don't think there's anything wrong with being a warrior."

  Lin Feng retorted to the Great Magister: "What's good about being a magician? If you're on the battlefield, before you can even finish your incantation, you'll definitely be cut in half by a warrior!"

  "Bastard, you little bastard!"

  The great magician immediately flew into a rage: "Do you know what?! If a warrior were to duel a magician, the magician would absolutely have the upper hand! Apart from defensive magic, magicians also have large-scale destructive magic, like the high-level fire magic 'Meteor Shower'! With my 8th level magical abilities, I could instantly kill a group of warriors, a whole group! How infuriating! Why bother explaining this to you, you little brat?!"

  "Alright, great magician sir, I'm really sorry, I made you angry again. Please continue."

  Lin Feng saw the great magician get angry, so he quickly stuck out his tongue and pretended to be innocent and unintentional. He felt that in front of this great magician, it was better not to insult magicians.

  "Alright, I've introduced you to everyone that needs to be introduced. Besides the fact that magicians are incredibly powerful, their social status is also exceptionally high."

  The great magician obviously wouldn't really bother with a little kid, took a few deep breaths, and continued: "As long as you can become a noble magician, you won't be bound by any laws of the empire. Even if you kill that Viscount Carson, the empire won't have any way to deal with you. You'll only face punishment from the Magician's Guild. Of course, don't get too excited yet. If you're just a low-level magician, the Magician's Guild won't go against the empire for your sake, after all, that's an imperial viscount!"

  When Lin Feng heard the Great Magician say that killing a Marquis would not be bound by imperial law, a joyful expression clearly floated onto his face. However, after hearing the second half of the Great Magician's sentence, that joy suddenly froze on his face. Upon careful consideration, it made sense - as a low-ranking magician, despite his noble identity and transcendent status, the Magic Guild wouldn't possibly offend the entire empire for just one low-ranking magician. After all, even if magicians were scarce, there were still many low-ranking ones around.

  However, seeing the great magician's age, Lin Feng couldn't help but feel a wave of powerlessness in his heart. Was it that he only had the opportunity to avenge his mother after cultivating to the realm of a great magician? To think that this old man in front of him had cultivated for a full 65 years before obtaining the title of great magician!

  If it takes more than sixty years to cultivate, I'm afraid that the damned Marquis of Carson will have naturally died of old age before he can clear his mother's name.

  The great magician saw Lin Feng's face and immediately understood a little: "Little guy, don't worry, the speed of a magician's cultivation also depends on personal talent. Like me, my talent is only average. If your talent is extremely good, it's not impossible to reach the level of a great magician in your thirties."

  "Oh? So that's how it is."

  Lin Feng finally understood, previously when he heard the great magician say that he became a great magician at the age of 65, he naturally assumed that only at that age would it be possible to become a great magician. But after hearing this, he realized that it was related to innate talent and couldn't help but continue: "Then please take a look at whether I have the innate talent to become a magician, but I really want to ask... if I were to bow to you as my master, would I have to perform the ritual of knocking my head on the ground?"

  In the end, Lin Feng's voice had a hint of strangeness floating on top.