C46 Choo Qin's Source

Jiaang Fei's departure was as sudden as his arrival.

The trivial matters among students were always fleeting.

Concerns that occupied their minds one moment could easily shift just a few days later.

Choo Qin was in the dark about what became of Jiaang Fei and his classmates, and frankly, he wasn't too curious.

However, Mi Xueyin and Kuan Xue, once close to him, had grown somewhat distant since that day.

His studies had resumed their monotonous rhythm.

His days were a repetitive cycle, and apart from playful banter with Alyssa, Choo Qin found himself devoid of any particular hobbies.

He was beginning to grasp why mages seemed so enigmatic; the deeper he delved into his practice, the less he cared for worldly distractions. If not for his dedication to rune cultivation, he wouldn't even bother leaving his room.

"Damn it, this can't go on! I'll lose my mind if I keep this up!"

Eventually, Choo Qin felt so stifled that he struggled to catch his breath.

Day in, day out, he was immersed in rune cultivation with no one to talk to, which lent him an air of premature world-weariness.

"I need to find something to do. I must take a break for a few days!" He even started to doubt whether pursuing the Mage Path was the right choice.

The Upgrade System continued to accrue Experience Points, and Alyssa's abilities in the Dragon Void were steadily advancing.

But something felt off to Choo Qin, and he couldn't quite put his finger on what it was.

Pressure.

Irritation.

"Ding! You have encountered a Heart Devil Tribulation. Experience Point +2144..."

"Ding! You are feeling very irritated. Experience Point +2141..."

"Ding! You feel like you've lost your direction. Experience Point +1415..."

"Heart Devil Tribulation? Is that even a thing?" Choo Qin stared at the messages on the experience panel, somewhat bewildered.

"Could it be lethal?" For the first time, Choo Qin began to scour the books with a hint of nervousness. The term 'heart demon' itself was unsettling.

Regrettably, after searching through the resources of both the academy and the Mage Guild, he found no mention of such a phenomenon.

His mood soured further as he sensed an inner fire that, if not quelled, would surely wreak havoc on his well-being.

"If only I were back on Earth, perhaps a round of King of Glory would distract me! Or, if all else failed, a game of League of Legends might do the trick."

Choo Qin suddenly found himself longing for the online games of his past.

The entertainment options in the Mage World were rather sparse.

"Heart Devil Tribulation?" Chen Kai was taken aback when he received Choo Qin's query.

"You're actually going through the Heart Devil Tribulation?"

Choo Qin had reached out to Chen Kai, believing that Chen Kai, who was several ranks above him, might have a way to resolve it.

"The Heart Devil Tribulation typically manifests in the Immortal and Fantasy Planes. How did it occur for you, a mage?"

"I've heard of it, of course, but the Heart Devil Tribulation was first noted among Earth Level Magic Gods. You're just a Sorcerer; it doesn't make sense for you to be affected by this."

Choo Qin let out a sigh.

"I'm at a loss myself. I've been relentlessly seeking the essence of the origin, but I'm hopelessly entangled in runes and making no progress. Now, here I am, stuck in this state."

"What is this so-called origin of yours? Isn't there a simpler method? Must you start from scratch?" Choo Qin vented his frustration.

Chen Kai paused, then responded, "This is what's troubling you?"

"If this is your only concern, I might have some advice for you."

"A mage's origin is essentially his own path. My origin is fire, earning me the title of Flame Emperor in my plane. You should look for an elemental force that truly resonates with you."

"There is another option, though it's seldom attempted."

"Consider your dragon as your origin. Train with your Frost Dragon at the center of your practice and become a Dragon Sorcerer."

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