Hearing this, Lu Jun remained indifferent. He understood clearly that it would be impossible to reach the level of multiple soul imprints like Ding Yumian, who was gifted as a Psychic Calamity.
After all, this was just an effect of a Tier-4 Basic spell. If it were that easy to achieve, every Psychic Element mage would be able to replicate the talent of a Psychic Calamity as long as one appeared.
He didn't expect too much, but the feedback from the Psychic Element spell surprised him.
Psychic Basic Spell Level 4: [Soul Ripple: Multiple Persona Mask]
The effect was similar to [Multiple Soul Imprints], but it didn't truly split the soul essence into multiple parts, nor did it create separate personalities or intellects with unique divinity. Instead, it constructed "illusory souls" purely as a magical effect.
In essence, it was far from the talent of a Psychic Element, but the effect was exactly what Lu Jun wanted.
These illusory souls were like blank sheets of paper, ready to be painted on and filled with "content."
For instance, when he activated a star and cast a spell, he could wrap his true soul in layers of disguises. If a Mind mage's consciousness attempted to probe him, they would not see the four dazzling constellations of White Gold, Azure, Deep Green, and Transparent within his Intermediate-level spiritual world.
Instead, they would encounter the virtual personas he fabricated. He could portray himself as a Basic-level Stardust mage, an Intermediate-level Nebula mage, or even one with just one or two elements like Fire or Ice.
From now on, he was untouchable. As long as his spiritual realm was strong enough, he could even stroll into the Holy City and pass inspections by the Seraphim as a "perfectly good person."
Moreover, when fighting Psychic Element mages, even if struck by a high-tier [Control Soul Mind], unless their spiritual realm was overwhelmingly superior, they would only control the outermost virtual personas. His true self would remain hidden deep inside, observing and preparing for a fatal counterattack.
He could even deliberately fabricate memories and stories. If someone tried to read his mind, all they would uncover would be fabricated personas or false curses resembling those of a Curse Element mage, thereby misleading and harming the Psychic mage.
In summary, this skill had subtle effects tailored specifically to counter Psychic mages.
At the very least, with this ability, Lu Jun could now face off against Ding Yumian without being completely overpowered. Even if she meticulously tore down layer after layer of mental defenses, she would still struggle to discern which soul mask was the real him.
Seeing the boy's excitement, Ding Yumian pursed her lips gently, her gaze soft as she said, "As long as it works for you."
She also found herself lost in thought. It was worth noting that her soul had unique qualities, and the Psychic's Calamity talent stemmed from her very essence.
If her soul kept intertwining with Lu Jun's body, wouldn't it gradually transform him—shaping his body and spiritual realm to accommodate the Calamity's talent?
Combined with Lu Jun's personal efforts, it wasn't impossible for him to artificially ascend to innate talent over time.
For now, this was merely speculation.
"Ha, you've worked hard. I've even dragged you into helping refine my willpower," Lu Jun said sincerely. Then, he couldn't help but itch to suggest, "Shall we try it one more time?"
Don't misunderstand—what they were doing was pure mental sparring.
After casting the Level-4 Basic Mind Spell, its effect immediately became apparent. Though his counterattacks were still ineffective, he could barely defend himself now.
Time passed unconsciously.
As the sun set, the boy and girl lay side by side on the grass, staring blankly at the evening glow. The crimson afterglow painted their faces red, suffused with an indescribable warmth and ambiguous understanding.
After the soul-switching exercise, their relationship seemed to break through yet another barrier—closer than superficial romantic bonds.
After a while, Lu Jun got up, dusted himself off, and said with a smile, "I'll head back now."
The girl in the white dress slowly stood up, nodding gently with a calm expression. "I'll walk you out."
The two strolled through the campus as the fiery clouds lit the background. The hustle and bustle of students mixed with an eerie serenity, painting a vivid and memorable scene.
At the campus gate, Lu Jun waved goodbye. Ding Yumian stood silently in place, gazing after him like a quiet white chrysanthemum, serene and tender.
When Lu Jun returned home and opened the door, his sister Lu Mei came into view. She was dressed in an elegant yet conservative black evening gown. The delicate silk hugged her mature and voluptuous figure, accentuating her tall and graceful frame.
It was clear she had put effort into her appearance. Her alluring face glowed with a soft smile as she lifted the hem of her gown and gracefully turned in place. Then, extending her gloved hand, she smiled faintly, "My little prince, I've been waiting for you."
Lu Jun froze momentarily, his eyes flashing with admiration. Today, his sister was especially captivating—mature, elegant, and oozing charm like a mysterious black lotus.
What man could resist such an invitation from a beautiful older sister?
Feigning exasperation, he said, "This is so over the top."
Yet, he still took her gloved hand. The sensation was soft and smooth, almost boneless.
Lu Mei chuckled and raised her hand slightly. "And where's my kiss?"
Awkwardly, Lu Jun leaned in and gently kissed the back of her hand. "Good evening, my beautiful princess."
Blushing slightly, Lu Mei withdrew her hand and coyly hid it behind her back. Then, she turned and strode toward the door in her heels, saying, "Come on, I've booked us a table. Tonight's dinner is on me."
To celebrate Lu Mei's breakthrough to Advanced Wind Element, the siblings decided to relax and enjoy themselves.
That evening, Lu Mei drove them to a high-end restaurant. They both enjoyed the meal, but the only thing Lu Jun could vividly remember wasn't the food—it was his sister's radiant smile.
On the way back, Lu Mei also awakened her Fire Element, completing her triad of elements.
After that, life for Lu Jun fell into a steady rhythm: studying magic theory at Pearl Academy, training with Ding Yumian, and sparring with his sister to refine Wind Element control.
Between daily encounters with two beautiful yet contrasting women, his days were both fulfilling and invigorating.
Before he knew it, two months had flown by. The first semester of his freshman year ended.
Every mid-year, Pearl Academy held a massive assessment—an advancement exam to move from the Green Campus to the Main Campus.
Pearl Academy didn't strictly divide students by grade levels. Instead, it had two campuses.
The Green Campus was a transitional phase, while the Main Campus represented true competition. Students could remain in the Green Campus indefinitely, but if they stayed for more than four years, they would graduate with a basic diploma instead of advancing further.
In contrast, the Main Campus consisted entirely of Intermediate mages. Each major department, such as Water, Fire, or Wind, boasted over a thousand young Intermediate-level mages.
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