The following day, Felix was already waiting for professor Mo to come.
All the people from the first lecture came as well and waited patiently. After that, nobody had the gall to laugh at Felix anymore.
"Good day, everyone! I see you all made it!" Professor Mo looked around, and when his eyes met Felix, he showed a shocked expression.
"Felix, I see you made huge improvements! Let's discuss that after class! Now let's talk about battle history!" Professor Mo looked at the crowd and spoke quite loudly.
"I see several Principle Gods here. You seem to be preparing for a mission. Maybe you want to ask something specific?" Felix watched how Saro Lent and other Principle Gods bowed respectfully.
"Yes, Tenth Core Elder! We are going to the Devil's Burrow Starfield to assassinate their Mage Battalion of Fargo City! We are all from the Close Combat Arts Department. Please advise us!" Saro Lent was very polite.
"Okay, let's do it like this. I ask you, and you answer, then I will explain!" Professor Mo instructed and coughed lightly.
"Do you know the target's cultivation bases?" Professor Mo began.
"Yes, we already researched!" Saro Lent answered.
"How many stages are you ahead of?" Zakari Mo was quick to ask.
"The highest stage in their group is Titled Mage. There are two more assisting him as vice-captains of the battalion! Others are all lower stage!"
"What power do they belong to?" Professor Mo asked again and wrote the information on the wall.
"They belong to the Green Python's Cult!" Saro Lent was direct.
"Yes, I heard of their wickedness. These mages are vassals of Mad League!" Everyone was shocked to hear about the top ten power.
Mad League was publicly known as the ninth most powerful force in God's Realm.
"What transgression did they make against the clan? We don't take assassination orders from outside!?" Professor Mo showed a little rage in his voice.
"They have sacrificed our inner disciple's group, who went to train as portal managers! They were all at the fifth stage, and we know that it was not our fault for this accident!" Saro Lent was very passionate with his angry expressions.
"Yes, the clan will support you to the end! Now, this is how you do it! First, get a strong sword cultivator or assassin in your group!" Professor began his advising, and everyone listened.
"We already have fifth stage Intent Swordsman and Shadow Body Assasin!" Saro Lent was a bit proud to say.
"Very good, it seems you done some research, now what formation masters will work for you?" Professor Mo asked with a gentle smile.
Felix could see Saro Lent think for a bit and then report.
"We have only one formation adept at the fourth stage!" Profesor Mo frowned when he heard that.
"This won't do. You need a Titled God formation master to create escape route, trapping and killing formations. Otherwise, you will fail!" Professor Mo said with confidence.
"Professor Mo, we don't have an available Titled God Formation Master in our department, and I heard Formation Department rarely accept invitations from other groups." Saro Lent was distressed as he thought how much they still needed to do in a short time.
"Bullshit! Just tell them your reason, and if they refuse, I will personally slap that fatty Wang! We will demolish the whole Green Python Cult for disrespecting the clan if they don't apologize sincerely! This assassination is just a warning so that no mistakes can happen!" Professor Mo had a short temper.
"Next, how many defense cultivators do you have?"
Saro Lent was surprised to hear this question.
"Sir, we have two innate body cultivators, who are pure defensive powerhouses in the fifth stage." Saro Lent reported truthfully.
"I recommend you to exchange those two into a Titled God defender. Sometimes mages have short but powerful burst spells. If you can't stop it, you will all die there!" Professor Mo instructed quickly.
"Lastly, do you have an Alchemist or Poison Master?"
This question perplexed the whole group of Principle Gods.
"No, Professor Mo, we do not!" Saro Lent said with a questioning gaze.
"No need to look at me like that! Go to the Alchemy Department and get Titled God Alchemist, or Poison Department Poison Master at Titled God Stage! You will need it if they created poison domains with spells or summoned poisonous creatures. It is always better to be ready than die like a fool!" Professor Mo instructed and showed the information on the board.
"As you can see, with such a simple group, you will be able to succeed! However, I won't advise you anymore, as I expect you to prepare more cards by yourselves and return victorious! Now let's begin history !"
"Yes, Tenth Elder!" Principal gods bowed again and waited for the lecture to begin.
"Okay, students, who can tell me why the mages are always the first target to eliminate in a battlefield?" Professor Mo asked.
"It is because they are very adaptable! If you don't kill them first, they will make spell traps, huge area damage, and even heal the injured!" A teen girl said with a confident voice.
"That is just a part of the reason!" Professor Mo gathered the attention of everyone.
"We kill them because most of the mages are adept at summoning! The mental energy restoration treasures and pills can summon endless armies when they reach the Titled Mage stage! But, of course, it costs an insane amount of resources!" Professor Mo said with a severe expression.
"The Ancient Magi Civilization achieved the first demonic army summons. They did it hundreds of thousands of years ago, so now everyone makes preparations to stop this from happening in the war! Now we use space reinforcement formations to make summoning impossible also, assassins constantly target mages to disturb their spellcasting! Unfortunately, Mages learned more and more terrifying spells and comprehended even body transformation arts!"
Professor Mo enchanted holograms to show terrible scenes of war, where hordes of creatures crushed armies of cultivators.
Soon, mages lost their summons but gained terrifying burst damage spells and muscular bodies. Finally, one magic was replaced by the other, and they still sliced through the cultivators like a sharp knife!
"Students, tell me what you can see from the images?" Professor Mo asked.
Many people soon talked about the Mage's power and their counters, strategies, and evolution. However, Felix found a very obvious point nobody talked about, thus deciding to voice his opinion.
"Professor Zakari!" When Felix's soft child's voice traveled, everyone gathered the attention and listened with interest to what this child will say.
"We see millions of cultivators, but there are only thousands of mages! It appears that they are incredibly scarce!" Felix told his observation.
"Finally, someone pointed out the most crucial factor!" Professor Mo was satisfied that a disciple from the Mage Department saw the crux of the matter first.
"Yes, Mages can fight multiple enemies at once, but when their numbers are so small, they are just like a more powerful weapon. It can't change the whole war when there are millions upon millions of cultivators fighting!" Professor Mo said.
"Now, we know approximately that in one hundred thousand cultivators, one Mage is born! They are one of the rarest talents in this universe! Other rarities are the fairy, dragon, and the like, with low reproductive rates! Also, God-King bloodlines and bodies are rare as well. I won't even talk about God-Emperor Talents, as they are even rarer! All in all, mages are important to all first-rate powers because every one of them is a powerful deterrent in times of war!" Professor Mo concluded.
"Now, I want to mention the best magic spell classes that mages created through the long history of their existence!"
Felix watched how the professor went to write again.
"Elemental Spells, Domains, Familiars, Spell Formations, Conjuring, Possession, Curses, Healing/Restoration, Creation Magic, Chaos Magic, Destiny Magic..." Professor wrote so many weird magics.
"As you can see, they can do anything as long as they understand how! Now, tell me what limits a mage's possibilities?" Professor Mo looked expectantly to everyone, but there was a silent crowd after some weird guesses.
"I think the number of runes and time!" Felix said after consideration!
"Haha, good, good, Felix! The number of runes is only partially correct, as later mages can control external energies to suit their needs! However, time is precisely the primary inhibitor of a mage's power! You all know how long formation masters have to spend to learn formations, same with beast-tamers, alchemists, sword cultivators, and many more! You have to focus on what you do best and train it to the highest possible tier! That takes time, so usually, Mage picks his path and follows it, only preparing bonus stuff on the side! Also, we need to look at the Lifespan!"
Professor Mo began writing new information. Felix liked it a lot, as it helped him memorize better.
"First of all, the warrior gains up to 200 years of Lifespan, and it doubles every stage! Until a Titled God achieves a very long lifespan and can train for thousands of years! Sadly, Mages again have a roadblock! Their Lifespan increases only at the Inner World Creation stage, where their Inner Spell helps restore their vitality and eventually improve it." Professor Mo said with a bitter voice.
"I saw many mages pass away from old age before they reached World Creation... It's not because they lacked talent. It is just that hard to follow your path sometimes!" Professor Mo stood in the center of the podium and made a slight pause.
"Now you know why magi are scarce in the God Realm! We will meet again tomorrow for the last lesson to talk about Law Runes and what it means!" Professor Mo dismissed everyone and stayed to instruct Felix.
"Felix, I see you have made an astonishing improvement. But, unfortunately, you only lack time!" Zakari Mo evaluated Felix.
"Yes, professor! I feel all my runes are transforming together with my palace!" Felix said and smiled.
"That's great. You are incredibly fast, child! After tomorrow's lesson, I will send you to the energy room to help you condense Law Runes. We will also talk about them tomorrow, so be patient! Now, please follow Penox teachings and finalize your fundamental runes harmony! Goodbye!"
Felix felt his body teleporting and appeared inside his dorm room.
"God, I hate this feeling!" Felix felt dizzy again.
"Now, let's go through all information I got from absorbing the energy!"
Felix followed Penox's plan and comprehended his memorized information from his absorbed and constructed his runes.
He cultivated until deep night, then slept and prepared for the last lesson.
Inside his mind-space, the energies were pulsating in harmony, as if something would happen the moment they all transformed into Law Runes.
Time passed quickly, and the professor entered the classroom.
"Hello, students! I have to rush this as more matters came up in the council! Let's begin talking about Law Magic, Runes, and what it corresponds to!" Professor Mo talked with haste, showing his lack of time.
Felix noticed that Principle Gods hadn't shown up today, and Professor Mo glanced at their tables ever so slightly.
"Did they start the mission and have some trouble?" Felix wondered after his observations.
"Okay, the World Law and Law Integration stage are when the Mage transforms his runes into Inner Spell Formation! After that, the Law Energy, of elements and rules of the world, lets the Mage increase his mind-space capacity, without harm." Professor Mo talked quickly and mostly looked at Felix while doing so.
"As you all know, cultivators understand Dao when they reach higher stages! So, for example, Sword Dao is for the sword cultivators and so on!"
Felix heard about Dao for the first time.
"Here, look at this! This phenomenon is Dao of Ice!"
Professor Mo conjured some ice energy, and soon they saw how it absorbed the heat from the surroundings and spread incredible chill.
"Now look at Ice Law, that mages use!" Professor Mo conjured a small magic formation filled with ice magic energy.
Soon, the small spell circle emitted a breeze, which turned into a cold, and soon ice spread everywhere.
"As you can see, Dao is similar to Law but requires practice! Law energy requires control! Dao, after some training, can be used by all cultivators, and Law can be used by all who can control power with great precision! Now all Dao requires adaptability, comprehension, and talent to attain. Law is the same!" Professor dismissed his spells and continued.
"Now, as you saw from the magic circle, Law Runes, let us get a glimpse at spell formations! Mages have to comprehend how to use Law Runes and Energy to combine them into working spells!" Professor talked with haste.
"Also, when Mage completes his Inner Spell Formation, he can use Law Runes to infuse magic energy into his body, to transform it to a higher tier! Also, they use the same comprehensions to wield bloodlines and other talents they might possess! Later it is easier for mages to comprehend Principles of the Universe, as the Law Comprehension corresponds to principles! That is why every Mage who survives their growth period reaches the Principle Mage stage! Do you have questions?"
Everyone stayed silent. Thus professor dismissed the class but remained to instruct Felix.
"Felix, I can feel you are close to the World Law stage. Let's go to the High Council. They will take you to the energy pool!"
Felix felt the dizziness of teleportation and soon appeared in the hall, where the High Council was waiting.
"Hello Felix, we heard from the Mage Department that it is worthwhile to cultivate you with more resources!" Then, Felix heard the angelic voice of the Fairy Aretha.
"No need for all this chit-chat! I deem him worthy, so it is enough!" Professor Mo showed great impatience.
"What happened, Elder Mo?" Fairy asked with a frown.
"Lady Aretha, there are some kids who took the mission to retaliate against Green Python's Cult, who killed our inner disciples on purpose! They attended my lecture by coincidence, and I learned about their purpose! In case of an accident, I left my will on their bodies, but now I can't feel their position! I was rushing to get my department Vice Head Erebus to divine their position, as I can still feel their vitality!"
Fairy Aretha and the others showed grave expressions!
"Of course, leave this child to me, I will inform Grand Elders, and we will see why someone is messing with our clan after so many years!" Fairy Aretha instructed and turned to look at Felix.
"Well, aren't you an unlucky star? Every time we meet, I receive bad news, Felix! Haha! I'm joking. Let's go to the pool of energy! It is for low-tier cultivators, and it has endless energy for you, so stay as long as you need!" The fairy said and teleported him into some underground space.
Weird crystals in the cave walls lit up the vast space. Felix could see a lot of formations in the distance with all kinds of energy pools.
"Felix, you must use the first pool. Other pools are too potent for your body, so be patient, all in due time!" The fairy said with a smile and left him to absorb the energies.
Felix could see a lot of guards in the distance, and soon an Old Lady appeared and began instructing him.
"Hello, I am Lady Reishi. I protect this place and help others! Young man, remove your clothes and dive into the pool. You will be able to breathe inside! Also, use this controller to cast protection formation. It will stop spying and will ensure your safety! Have nice cultivation!"
Felix used the formation and dived into the pool bare naked.
He was just a bit over six years old, so he had nothing to be ashamed of. But, also, he was impatient to get stronger.
As he got inside this energy-rich environment, Felix could feel his runes cry in excitement.
Now Felix had embryos of Law Runes for his every rune. He just needed energy.
Also, he must comprehend Time, Space, and Death Law Runes to reach completion of his World Palace. This way, Felix will have all the most fundamental energies that comprise the universe inside his World Palace.
Time passed in continuous cultivation, the Lady Aretha and Reishi appeared regularly to see how Felix was doing.
About a month in meditation passed very quickly, and Felix completed his understanding of Fire, Water, Earth, and Wind Law Runes and achieved harmony.
This phenomenon increased his absorption even more and one after the other runes transformed into laws!
"This child has amazing perseverance, Lady Aretha!" Lady Reishi said as they observed the boy in his cultivation.
By now, this place had thousands of people cultivating in different pools.
"Yes, continue sending him energy, spare no expenses! We must cultivate him until we see his limits!" Aretha instructed and left without a goodbye.
Two more months passed, and Felix reached six and a half years of age.
Now he completed all Law Runes, and Felix needed to finish comprehending Time, Space, and Death Laws, also perusing all the new information he received.
"This pool is truly magical! It seems these rare energies of time, space, and death are endless here!"
Cultivation was cruel, and time passed quickly.
Three more months passed, and Felix felt a colossal transformation was about to happen.
Felix felt his body was a lot stronger, but the improvement to his Mind Palace was even more astonishing.
"I am on the verge of completing my comprehension of death! I feel some remnant energy inside me, but I need more time..." Felix contemplated his new observations.
Time Law Rune was very weird, and there was no information to comprehend about it, as he received none.
Space Law Rune was very boundless, it seemed to envelop everything, and it consumed a lot of time to comprehend.
Death Law Rune was the last rune Felix needed to complete. Therefore, he will reach World Law Stage as he finishes.
Soon, he entered a trance-like state as his mind was recalling his death in a previous life, all the grievances, darkness, and oblivion.
Inside Felix's soul, an unbearably painful and terrifying dark mass of death energy was collected when he reincarnated.
Felix felt this energy only now when he tried to finish his Death Law Rune.
Now in this weird state, he was crazily absorbing it within his Mind Palace, and it was transforming with tremendous trembling and booms!
Fairy Aretha and Reishi appeared as they felt the disturbance.
"Elder Reishi, what is happening to that kid?" Aretha asked as they watched his body ridden with wounds.
The energy struck him with prejudice!
Power filled the space around Felix's forehead with chaotic magic energy that tried to destroy his body.
"Lady Aretha, hurry and invite Chaos Principle Magus! I will bring this child to tribulation realm!" Reishi instructed and took Felix's injured body into her arms.
"Get a few formation experts as well! This kid will soon experience a tribulation!" Reishi dropped all decorum as she tried to save time.
Aretha rushed towards the Mage Department and invited the Department Head Chaos Principle Magus to help with this situation.
"Calm down, Lady Aretha, if you want to save the child, I first need to get those old undying farts to help us!"
The gears of the clan turned, and in about a few minutes, a grand formation of experts was standing in front of an almost dead boy.
"Kids, you are smart to invite us!" The almost ancient-looking older man said with a smile.
"Grand Elder Sieg, we know every reincarnation has to be cultivated, according to ancestral teachings. Therefore, I had no other choice but to invite you!" Aretha said with a bow.
"Okay, let's help this child!" An older woman, who looked too old to be accurate, said with a soft voice.
She raised her staff, and light healed Felix without any problems. The enraged clouds in heaven tried to backlash this transgression, but it couldn't pass through the lights curtain.
"Empress Xi, you are efficient as always!" Sieg said with a smile and entered Felix's mind-space.
Felix was sitting in a lotus position with a pain-ridden face.
"Child, I am Grand Elder from the clan, focus!" Felix returned to his senses when this powerful voice reached his ears.
"Child, look at your World Palace. What does it need?" Sieg instructed.
Felix took a quick look and was shocked to see a vast planet revolving on its axis.
Small moons traveled around it and even planted bigger than grass sprouted from the ground.
Felix quickly improved his visualization and made lakes, oceans, mountains appear on the planet.
He filled the core with Fire Law Energy to create consistent volcanos, Earth, and metal energies to form insides of a planet.
Felix used all his knowledge from previous and current lives, soon creating an entire world.
"I need a sun and stars!" Felix almost commanded with his mind.
He felt a dash of embryos appear in the space around the planet, and they absorbed the outside remnants of starlight energy, forming small stars, far in the distance.
They couldn't call them sun-like stars yet, but they were on the same path.
Felix also condensed all possible fire energy and fused it with light Law to create a miniature sun.
Now, this world was fully complete!
Unfortunately, Felix had no time to be happy as he returned from mind-space and saw huge thunderclouds above.
"Child, don't worry, this is our clan tribulation space. There are formations and other necessities ready to help you survive! So try to learn from it as much as you can!" Sieg said with a smile.
Felix quickly saw familiar attacks of elemental punishment hit him with rage. They were a lot more deadly than last time.
Felix had no trouble defending and absorbing remnant energies.
"This child is very composed. His future will be bright!" Empress Xi smiled.
Elders watched with smiles as they powered the formations and used various spells to help the kid prevail.
"I can feel that soul pressure again!" Felix frowned as he felt that unbearable pain.
Soon, the tribulation hit his soul, but this time elders helped him absorb most of its rage into his body for later refining.
"It seems I will have a lot of cultivating to do after this ends!" Felix observed how much soul energy was inside his Mind Palace.
After soul tribulation, the elders saw an unexpected light in the sky. It was a red lightning beast!
"Child, be careful. It is heart tribulation!" Sieg frowned as he knew that Felix could overcome it personally.
"Let's see if a heart demon will destroy him!" Sieg watched with interest.
Felix felt that red light brought him into a new realm. He could only hear some whispers.
Time passed and wore his focus out. Then, he heard a voice say horrible things to him.
"They will abandon you! They will use you as a lab rat! You will die in misery! No friends! No Lovers! No purpose..."
Felix felt the voice hurt his feelings, but he quickly regained calm.
"Why should I care? I survived alone for years back on Earth! Now I have a talent for magic. Soon I will be able to defend myself! Also, my new family never hurt me! So why should I trust this voice over what I experienced?"
Even though the voice tried to entice him for a very long time, Felix resisted.
After who knows how long, he heard a scream, and the figure of his mother, Sitri, appeared.
"You are not my Son! You are an abomination! You stole his body! I must destroy, you evil thing!"
Sitri was very realistic, and her power and anger made Felix believe this.
"You are not mother, just go ahead and try!" Felix didn't even dodge as Sitri attacked him with endless hatred.
His choice was correct, and soon the heart demon realm dissipated, and he came back to his senses.
Felix felt a massive burst of energy reinforce his body, mind, and soul as he completed the tribulation.
"Congratulations, child! Cultivate diligently, and we will meet again!" Sieg said with a smile as he turned off tribulation formations.