Chapter 112: Water Element Class, Training Objectives {Bonus}

Professor Yuan was someone Lu Jun had heard about before. Even Dean Xiao had hinted that it was worth attending his lectures.

This man was a renowned scholar nationwide, specializing in subjects such as identifying water-elemental demons, aquatic beast taming, and breeding. His cultivation level was in the upper echelon of high-tier mages, with a primary focus on the Water Element and a secondary specialization in the Sound Element.

Seeing how eager the students were to attend his class, Lu Jun grew curious and decided to see for himself.

The main campus offered not only abundant resources but also highly specialized professors who taught a wide array of theoretical subjects, as well as combat instructors and demonology experts who imparted magical battle techniques. It was a highly refined and comprehensive educational system.

This was actually the first time Lu Jun had attended a class at the Water Institute since entering the main campus... Ahem, it had absolutely nothing to do with the fact that the Water Institute was filled with graceful, soft-spoken girls!

After fighting for Pearl Institute, wasn't he entitled to some relaxation?

Lu Jun entered the Water Institute's dedicated lecture hall with an entirely serious mindset. As he glanced around, he saw row upon row of fresh, fair-skinned, and gentle-looking female students filling the classroom. A light, refreshing fragrance permeated the air as he stepped inside.

Everyone present was a Water Element mage, and the atmosphere felt reminiscent of a poolside in summer.

"Wow, doesn't that guy look familiar? Is that Lu the Butcher?"

"He's attending our Water Element class? I thought he'd be in the Curse Element. But then again, minor elements don't have as many resources. Joining a major element like Water makes sense."

"Just a few days ago, two perverts from the Imperial Capital Academy tried to peek into the girls' dormitory. I saw him step in and handle the situation. He really seems like a decent guy."

"Yeah, I remember now! He chased them down relentlessly. And yesterday, he even destroyed the exchange students from the Imperial Capital Academy during the competition. That was so satisfying!"

"Hey, hey, haven't you always admired Lu the Butcher? Go ask for his WeChat."

"Ugh, shut up! Keep your voice down!"

As soon as Lu Jun entered, he became the center of attention among the female students.

Unlike the Fire Element students, who were bold and unrestrained, Water Element mages tended to have gentler temperaments—though they also possessed the resilience of water. They didn't clamor or cause a scene but instead whispered among themselves, stealing glances at him before politely looking away, their faces tinged with shyness.

Seeing this, Lu Jun found the atmosphere rather pleasant. It was a feast for the eyes. Moreover, he noticed that Water Element female mages seemed to possess an ocean-like tolerance, embracing everything around them. Interesting. Very interesting.

On the podium stood a tall, elegant man with the characteristic refinement of a Water Element mage.

Professor Yuan chuckled, unfazed by the slight disturbance among the students. He recognized Lu Jun—the undisputed strongest mage of this generation in the university—and he also knew that the White River Dolphin he was researching had a connection with him.

With a lighthearted gesture, he said, "The great Lu, please take a seat. Without you in my class, I wouldn't dare start the lecture."

"My apologies, professor."

Lu Jun felt he had disrupted the class and quickly apologized before slipping into a low-profile seat in the corner.

Seeing this, Professor Yuan nodded approvingly. His impression of Lu Jun improved significantly. Compared to other geniuses like Zu Jiming, who exuded arrogance and acted as if they were the greatest, Lu Jun was much more composed and respectable. In fact, Zu Jiming's later actions only exposed his lack of character.

Oh, and let's not forget—his abilities weren't even on par with Lu Jun's.

Shaking his head, Professor Yuan dismissed the unpleasant thoughts and focused on teaching.

Lu Jun, on the other hand, listened attentively and was pleasantly surprised to find that some of the Water Element magic techniques being taught were highly practical.

For instance, one technique used light refraction principles to mislead an enemy's attacks, causing their spells to miss their target. Another method utilized natural water vapor evaporation to create a localized mist, effectively muffling sound and providing a perfect cover for stealth-based combat. These techniques were extremely useful for assassination strategies, as they could easily deceive the eyes of most warrior-level mages.

Another technique involved using the principles of water circulation formations to assist Water Element mages in drawing vast amounts of elemental energy from their surroundings. It allowed them to weave fine threads of water into a large network or even condense a Water Mirror Clone, enabling them to escape by shedding their real body like a cicada leaving its shell, thereby confusing enemies.

The first two techniques were particularly valuable to Lu Jun, especially the mist-generation technique, which could complement his Curse Element spell, Evil Spider's trap.

However, the latter two techniques were beyond the capabilities of mid-tier mages. They required an extremely high level of elemental control that only high-tier mages could achieve.

By the end of the lecture, Lu Jun had gained significant insights. Just as he was about to leave and digest what he had learned, Professor Yuan called out to him.

"Lu, please stay for a moment."

"Professor Yuan?" Lu Jun stopped, looking puzzled. "What's the matter?"

"It's regarding your upcoming field training. I'll be leading the team," Professor Yuan said warmly. "It also ties into the White River Dolphin you saved. Frankly, this experiment wouldn't have been possible without you."

Lu Jun was slightly taken aback. The first part wasn't surprising—field training for exchange students happened every year, with different objectives assigned.

For instance, a year later, Mo Fan's training took him to Jinlin to investigate demon colonies, where he was unfortunately caught by Lu Nian and implanted with the Demon Element.

However, the second part of what Professor Yuan said intrigued him. He quickly asked, "Has the White River Dolphin been successfully tamed?"

Professor Yuan chuckled. "Not yet, but the progress has been unexpectedly smooth. Most cetacean and delphinid demons have docile temperaments, and White River Dolphins, in particular, communicate using sound waves."

"As it happens, I have extensive knowledge in the Sound Element and have deciphered their communication patterns. With that, I was able to establish dominance over them and achieve preliminary taming."

"Now, the goal is to expand their population. We plan to conduct experiments on newborn White River Dolphins. With the help of Psychic Element mages subtly influencing their minds, it's possible that within two or three generations, we could establish a commercially viable tamed species. A waterborne combat unit isn't far off."

Lu Jun nodded in appreciation. "Glad I could help, but it wasn't just me. Chairman Zhu Meng, Grand Mage Gao Sheng, and even the Hunter Mage teams stationed at the flood defense line all contributed to protecting them."

Professor Yuan adjusted his glasses with a smile. "Indeed. That's why your field training mission is simple: protect the White River Dolphins during their migration."

Lu Jun was bewildered. "Huh?"

Only after hearing the professor's explanation did he realize how dangerous the task actually was. Every year, White River Dolphins traveled over ten thousand kilometers from the estuary of the Yangtze River to their designated breeding grounds, facing numerous aquatic demon colonies along the way that viewed them as easy prey.

Many aquatic demon species followed a similar migration pattern, making the February-to-June migration season a spectacular yet brutal natural event, rivaling even the aerial competitions of the Feathered Race in the Qinling Mountains.

Since White River Dolphins were now critically scarce, ensuring their survival was paramount.

"Well, this doesn't sound like something a group of students should be handling. Some demon colonies have Monarch-level guardians leading vast armies of millions. That's a death sentence," Lu Jun pointed out.

Professor Yuan reassured him, "It won't be that extreme. You won't be facing such overwhelming forces."

"The section we'll be covering stretches from Shanghai to Nanjing, an area recently purged of threats during the minor flood season in November. The remaining dangers are mostly mid-to-high-tier demons."

Hearing this, Lu Jun let out a sigh of relief. After confirming the schedule with the professor, the two continued their discussion for some time before exchanging contact information.

On his way home, Lu Jun received a call from Dean Xiao, informing him that several types of rare metals had arrived for him to choose from.

"Finally, the reward I've been waiting for!"

Excited, Lu Jun hurried to the office.

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