Chapter 014: Let’S Fight?! Then Let’S Fight!
No, it's only been a few days!
There are more than a hundred types of white magic, and you claim you've learned them all?!
After a full five seconds of silence, Mordo asked, "You mean you know all the magic in this 'Supreme Complete Collection'?!"
Disbelief colored his tone; he thought he might have misheard.
When Luo Bai nodded and replied, "Yes, I can do it," only then did Mordo dare to confirm that he had heard correctly.
He turned to look at the Ancient One.
The Ancient One didn't say anything; she simply took the "Supreme Complete Collection" and skimmed through it.
After reading, she couldn't help but think:
I must have been given the wrong book.
There are indeed over a hundred types of white magic recorded in it.
Learned everything in such a short time?! How did you manage that?!
Though the Ancient One was surprised, she didn't show it too obviously. She asked the visiting mage to step out before turning to Luo Bai seriously.
"Have you mastered all the magic in that book?!" the Ancient One asked earnestly.
While it was incredible that Luo Bai could learn all the magic in "The Complete Collection of Supreme Masters" in such a short time, given his high talent, it was somewhat understandable.
Maybe learning and mastering are two different things.
The Ancient One felt it necessary to emphasize this point; if he didn't lay a solid foundation, it would be difficult to progress.
Luo Bai understood this well, so he replied, "I'm quite skilled."
It was remarkable that he could skillfully control over a hundred types of magic, but his natural talent required enough time to learn everything in "The Complete Collection of Supreme Masters."
After all, the book contained several types of basic magic, such as space magic, defensive magic, and energy magic.
Once you grasp the basic theory, learning becomes relatively quick.
Typically, it's hard to start but easy to learn afterward.
As for high-level magic, there were none in the magic book linked to "Weishan Emperor," so he had come to Kamar-Taj to learn more powerful spells.
The Ancient One understood why he had come, but it wasn't easy to learn high-level magic.
It wasn't that she didn't want to teach him, but without sufficient practice and experience, he might not comprehend it.
Instead of explaining directly, she kindly reminded him, "Although the magic in 'The Complete Collection of Supreme Masters' is basic, it can wield great power if mastered skillfully. You need to practice more."
Luo Bai nodded to indicate his understanding. "I understand."
The Ancient One nodded back and said, "Now that you've learned everything in that book, you can visit the library in the future. There may be books there that you're interested in."
Kamar-Taj's library is a wonderful place!
It houses many magical texts and can be seen as a treasure trove of white magic.
If Luo Bai could gain access, he would be able to learn whatever he desired!
"Mordo, please take him to the library and return this book." Just as she was thinking, the Ancient One began to make arrangements.
Mordo nodded and responded politely, "Then, Supreme Mage, I'll take my leave now."
Seeing this, Luo Bai quickly said, "I'll take my leave too, Supreme Mage."
Then the two exited the main hall.
As soon as they stepped outside, Mordo suddenly stopped, suppressing a smile, and said seriously, "You can't rush learning magic."
As the Archmage of Kamar-Taj, Mordo managed all new mages and felt responsible for every beginner.
Although Luo Bai was very talented, it was hard for him to believe that Luo Bai had mastered all basic magic in such a short time.
He was concerned that Luo Bai might be eager for quick success, so he couldn't help but remind him, "Magic isn't as easy to learn as you think. Being too anxious will only backfire. Every mage wants to become stronger, but there's no shortcut to mastering magic."
"I've trained many mages alongside the Supreme Mage. Many wanted to jump to advanced magic after just a few days or a month of learning, only to fail because they couldn't grasp it. Some even considered learning black magic."
"While Kamar-Taj is open, learning black magic is forbidden here. Engaging in it could cost you dearly—sometimes even your soul. I hope you never get involved in that."
Mordo advised earnestly.
Though he meant well, he worried that Luo Bai might turn to dark magic out of impatience to grow stronger.
But from Luo Bai's perspective, it didn't feel entirely comfortable to hear.
"I believe I'm already quite proficient in the magic recorded in 'The Supreme Complete Collection,'" Luo Bai said, his tone becoming firmer.
Mordo smiled and asked, "Then let's practice?!"
While the mages of Kamar-Taj don't undergo assessments, they often practice through actual combat.
You can gauge a mage's strength this way.
Luo Bai knew that despite his talent, defeating the Archmage was still beyond his current capabilities.
But he wanted to prove his strength and was willing to test it.
"Then let's give it a try," Luo Bai agreed.
Seeing that he was willing, Mordo couldn't wait.
After all, he really wanted to see if Luo Bai had mastered all the basic magic as he claimed.
However, considering that Luo Bai was still a novice, Mordo planned to let him take the first step.
"You go first," Mordo said with a smile.
Luo Bai acted immediately after hearing this.
He clenched his fists, conjured a magic shield, and then attacked Mordo.
The magic shield, as its name implies, is a barrier made of magical energy.
This shield not only serves a defensive purpose but can also be a sharp weapon that deals damage to enemies.
Though this was just a basic melee tactic, Mordo was still a bit surprised by how skillfully Luo Bai used the magic shield.
While using his shield to block Luo Bai's attack, he remarked, "It's impressive that you can control magical energy so expertly."
If Luo Bai had been training for six months, Mordo would think it normal for him to perform at such a level.
But it had only been half a month since Luo Bai had begun practicing, which was truly remarkable.
However, with Luo Bai's current strength, defeating Mordo was still too difficult.
Mordo found it easy to handle the situation.
He could even respond to Luo Bai's attacks while casually chatting: "What else can you do?!"
Though it was merely a friendly spar, Luo Bai didn't want to take it lightly.
As a man, losing felt too humiliating.
Seeing how easily Mordo dealt with his moves, Luo Bai's desire to win flared up.
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