As The Most Powerful Mage, I’m Back

Chapter 7: Archmage’s Death, Disciple’s Revenge

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Seeing there was a huge hole where her master was and only pitch-black charcoal remained, Xia Xiaoyan’s pupils constricted, and her breathing hitched. With a thought, she summoned her flaming wings and hurriedly went forward to check.

She stopped in front of the huge hole and stared at the scene inside. Even though the floor and ceiling of the Federal Building were made of hard reinforced concrete, under the attack of the eighth-tier spell, more than ten layers had been pierced through. As far as her eyes could tell, it was empty. She could not find any trace of Lin Feng at all.

“Master!”

Xia Xiaoyan cried out in grief as her body trembled slightly. She clenched her hand so tightly that her fingertips stung her palm, but she did not feel it.

Immediately, she turned to look at the culprit—Ren Qiu. Her red eyes burned like flames, containing dense anger. She waved her right hand to summon a blood-red sword from the air. It was one meter long, engraved with mysterious dragon patterns, and emitted a murderous aura.

She held the blood-red dragon sword and stalked toward Ren Qiu in the distance. The surrounding people could even vaguely hear the dragon’s roar. The aura emanating from her body was like a giant dragon opening its sharp claws and about to devour someone.

Xia Xiaoyan was a Level 61 Epic class. Not only was she a swordsman, but a rare Dragon Flame Swordsman.

In this world, when a class advancer reached Level 60 and above, which was Epic class, their profession would undergo an “evolution”. In other words, they would evolve into an even stronger class from the original basics of Warrior, Swordsman, Assassin, Archer, and so on.

For example, Xia Xiaoyan’s original basic class was Swordsman. Once she reached level 60, she evolved from Swordsman to Dragon Flame Swordsman.

Depending on a person’s aptitude and compatibility, one’s advanced class would be different. Lin Feng’s advanced class was Miracle Mage, while Ren Qiu’s was Skyfire Mage.

After reaching Epic rank, not only would the player’s basic statistics increase greatly, but they would also obtain exclusive skills for advanced classes. Compared to before, their strength would have taken a huge leap as well.

She was only a Level 67 Dragon Flame Swordsman, but she had unlocked Flaming Wings, Fire Dragon Longsword, and other abnormally powerful exclusive skills, let alone level 70 or 80.

It could be said that Epic rank was a dividing line for class advancement players. There was a world of difference between Level 60 and beyond.

At this moment, Xia Xiaoyan had her Flaming Wings spread and held the Fire Dragon Longsword in her right hand. She was about to start a battle with Ren Qiu, who had “killed” her teacher!

“Xia Xiaoyan, do you want to be my enemy?” said Ren Qiu coldly. He floated above the platform using the Tier 5 spell, Flight, and stared at the red-haired girl pointing her sword at him.

He had clearly gotten his revenge. However, unexpectedly, he was not as happy as he had imagined. He only felt a sense of emptiness and realization. Everything that had happened just now was so unreal.

The greatest mortal enemy of his life—Lin Feng—died just like that?

‘Was he really dead, though? Could he be lying to me?’

After all, it clearly looked like he had victory in his hands and was at ease…

As he let his imagination run wild, Ren Qiu was a little irritated. He shook his head hard, and his eyes became more determined as he tried his best to comfort himself.

No. Lin Feng was definitely dead. After he dispersed his magic power, he was just an ordinary person. There was no way he could have survived an eighth-tier spell!

Moreover, the grand plan he had spent seven to eight years and countless effort and connections to set up was flawless. There was no mistake!

After calming himself down, Ren Qiu stared at Xia Xiaoyan, who was getting closer and closer to him. His eyes became colder. Just as he was about to speak, a strong male voice came from behind him.

“Xia Xiaoyan, calm down. You’re the vice chairman of the Swordsman Guild. How can you attack one of your own?”

“Sir Ren Qiu is now head of the Mage Guild. Are you going to draw your sword against the higher-ups of the Federation?”

Ren Qiu was now chairman of the Mage Guild? What about Teacher Lin Feng? Could his position have been taken over due to internal strife?

Xia Xiaoyan’s heart was filled with a myriad of thoughts as she finally stopped in her tracks. Her aura surged as she questioned coldly.

“First, explain to me why those from the Mage Guild want to kill my teacher. Wasn’t he the former leader of the guild?”

She raised her head and looked at the man who spoke. She remembered this person—Wang Xin. The village he once lived in was attacked by magical beasts and was saved by Lin Feng. Fortunately, he had talent. Coupled with hard work, he finally climbed to the position of secretary of the Mage Guild.

She had long heard that there were two groups of people in the Mage Guild, one led by Lin Feng and the other led by Ren Qiu, and that the two factions had intense internal conflicts.

However… she did not expect the conflict between the two parties to be so intense that it was irreconcilable. It was to the extent that Ren Qiu’s side had to hold a secret meeting in the Federal Building to plot to kill her teacher.

She also did not expect that Wang Xin, who she initially thought was on her teacher’s side, would actually side with Ren Qiu. He was standing against his benefactor, Lin Feng. It was simply biting the hand that fed him.

“Wang Xin.” She frowned as she looked at the young man. Her voice filled with confusion as she asked, “My teacher saved you in the past. Why did you betray him?”

The originally normal question was like a bolt from the blue when it entered Wang Xin’s ears. He retorted fiercely like a cat with its fur standing on end.

“Save me? It’s all his fault for coming too late and causing me to lose my parents!

“Why didn’t he come earlier? Just a second earlier, and My parents wouldn’t have died!

“Do you know what it feels like to be an orphan? To lose the company of your loved ones and endure the looks of disdain from your peers all day?!

“The root of everything is Lin Feng! Why couldn’t he have come a second earlier? Then everyone would have been happy!”

Xia Xiaoyan was stunned. She immediately retorted, “What kind of logic is that? The reason your parents died was clearly caused by a magical beast. What does it have to do with Teacher Lin Feng?”

“He’s your savior, but you call him a murderous demon. Wang Xin, your heart really is dark and twisted.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the council members present discussed amongst each other animatedly. Some supported Xia Xiaoyan’s words, while others understood Wang Xin’s difficulties. Each had their own intense opinions.

“Don’t persuade others to be kind without suffering. How would you know my difficulties, little girl?

“Didn’t you rely on your teacher’s prestige to climb to the position of the vice president of the Swordsman Guild? What right do you have to pretend to be noble here?”

Ren Qiu could not help but look sideways at the hysterical Wang Xin behind him. A trace of disdain flashed across his eyes.

Even if Wang Xin was on his side, from a moral point of view, Ren Qiu looked down on such a despicable person. If not for the sake of cooperation, he would have kicked Wang Xin out long ago.

He got rid of Lin Feng only because he wanted to seize the authority of the Mage Guild and obtain a larger amount of resources to increase his own strength.

It was also to prove that Lin Feng was not the only one who could become a great hero in the hearts of the people. As long as resources were given to him, he, too, could become the strongest among humans and lead them to victory.

Ren Qiu thought of himself as a hero who saved the world. In his opinion, someone like Wang Xin could only be considered petty and was far from being comparable to him.

“You’re hopeless.” Xia Xiaoyan shook her head. Wang Xin had gone crazy, and Xia Xiaoyan did not want to argue with such a twisted person.

She glanced at the big screen and saw the line of words: “Expulsion of the Archmage”, and a ball of anger immediately rose as she continued to question.

“So? Were you here to judge my teacher?”

“What crime did he commit that was worthy of you trialing a great hero who has made countless contributions?”

Upon hearing this, Ren Qiu had already expected it. He said unhurriedly, “Lin Feng committed a major war crime, affecting thousands of innocent people…”

“Liar.”

Xia Xiaoyan interrupted Ren Qiu’s announcement of “evidence”. She shook her head and said firmly.

“He’s not such a person. This is purely a false accusation.

“It seems to me like you’re trying to frame my teacher for your filthy interests.”

Xia Xiaoyan’s background was similar to Wang Xin’s. Both of them had their hometowns attacked by magical beasts when they were young and were saved by Lin Feng.

However, the former chose to betray Lin Feng as love turned into hatred, while the latter stood firmly on Lin Feng’s side and became an expert everyone envied.

No matter how much Ren Qiu spread rumors to confuse the public, she did not believe her teacher was such a person. That teacher who was as gentle as jade, cared about humanity, and saved her life, would never do such a despicable thing.

Ren Qiu’s words were completely slandering his teacher in a vain attempt to make the latter bear eternal infamy.

She swore that no matter the price, she would avenge her teacher.

“Prepare to die,” Xia Xiaoyan said softly. The pair of huge flaming wings on her back flapped violently, stirring up a gust of wind in the huge venue. Then, her figure was like an arrow that left the bow, charging toward Ren Qiu.

“Xia Xiaoyan, you have violated Article 12 of the Federation Constitution, rashly attacking the higher-ups of the guild. You will be sentenced to death!”

Ren Qiu warned her as he hurriedly activated his magic power shield, preparing to block her attack.

“Since you’re ignoring my warning and insist on committing a crime, I shall grant your wish and allow you to die with your teacher…”

Bang!

Before he could finish his words, the blood-red sword collided with the magic barrier, creating a huge fiery red light. The entire venue shook violently under the impact of the two powerhouses.

A great battle was about to break out.

Everyone’s faces turned pale again. They finally realized something was wrong, especially some weaker businessmen and politicians. They quickly ran away, afraid they would be affected by the two.

Just as many rushed out of the door, a reporter carrying a camera struggled to move forward against the flow of people to reach the door.

“Big news…”

Taking the risk to come here, he muttered as he wiped his sweat. Looking at the messy scene in the hall, his eyes filled with excitement. Then, he activated the camera professionally and recorded every exchange between the two. Flames flickered, and the earth shook…

“It’s worth it! This is definitely huge news!”