Chapter 76: Instant Teleportation

After saying goodbye to the three women, Xu Feng arrived at a small building deep within the rear garden. It was a standalone structure with an elegant environment, its main appeal being its quietness. Aside from his two female companions, as well as Xiuer and Xiao Yun, Xu Feng strictly forbade any other servants from approaching.

This was where Xu Feng studied and practiced magic, simply called his training room.

Although after transmigrating, Xu Feng had decided to enjoy life, and the experiences of these past few months had been quite satisfying—gleaming gold coins, beautiful women, each day filled with boundless joy.

Yet, the luxurious life had not dulled his fighting spirit. As a transmigrator, he naturally understood the principle of "being prepared for danger in times of peace." Though he was currently riding high, fate was fickle. Who knew if misfortune might strike someday? To maintain everything he had now, or even achieve more, and to provide safe shelter for the women he loved, he had to enhance his own strength.

On Hailan Star, noble status was revered, but those who mastered the mysterious power of magic were even more awe-inspiring. Thus, despite nightly entertainment, Xu Feng had never abandoned his pursuit of power.

His teacher was Kelaibafei, a Saint-level Expert and one of only two Archmages among humans.

During his transmigration, Xu Feng had absorbed a vast amount of spiritual energy. Although it couldn’t be directly utilized, it was akin to the lucky protagonist in martial arts novels whose Ren and Du Meridians had been unblocked—cultivation became twice as effective with half the effort, progressing several times faster than others.

In just over a month, he had become an Intermediate Upper Mage. While he dared not claim to be unmatched by any to come, he was certainly unparalleled in history.

However, progress over the following weeks had been extremely slow. Xu Feng wasn’t anxious; cultivation naturally slowed down as one advanced. Moreover, the transition from intermediate to advanced was a watershed. If he had maintained his previous speed, he would have become a Saint-level Expert in just a few months—simply unbelievable.

Slowness was normal, and he wasn't worried, persisting in daily meditation.

Meditation, simply put, involved sensing the elements in the air and arranging them with spiritual energy. If released, it became the legendary magic.

Among these, the higher the spiritual energy, the stronger the control over the elements. A mage’s cultivation relied on meditation to continuously enhance their spiritual energy.

To become a master, talent was important, but effort was equally indispensable. Thus, although surrounded by beauties, Xu Feng did not indulge in the comfort of their company, instead adhering to daily meditation.

Admittedly, the process was tedious, but how could one achieve anything without enduring hardship? Two hours passed in his exploration of the mysteries of magic.

Whew!

Xu Feng let out a sigh of relief, stood up, and stretched his somewhat stiff body. Sitting motionless for two hours truly required perseverance. Fortunately, he had grown accustomed to this form of training.

Aside from spiritual energy, various incantations were also crucial markers of a mage’s strength. To draw an analogy, spiritual energy was like internal energy in martial arts novels, while incantations were the martial techniques.

Having immense internal energy but crude techniques made it difficult to become a master. Conversely, exquisite techniques with weak internal energy also prevented one from reaching the top tier. Similarly, a true expert, an awe-inspiring mage, required both powerful spiritual energy and mastery of complex, profound incantations.

However, unlike depictions in novels, this world had no so-called magic schools. Magic was passed down through master-disciple relationships. By a stroke of luck, Xu Feng had apprenticed under an extraordinary teacher—one of humanity’s only two Archmages, a revered Saint-level Expert.

With such an excellent teacher, he could naturally avoid many detours, directly utilizing various wondrous incantations.

Xu Feng’s good fortune was truly enviable. Beyond this, he had other serendipitous encounters. Duke Walter, in exchange for treating his beloved son, had once sent three gifts. One of them was the lifework of a great mage from centuries past, meticulously recording all he had learned.

This was an invaluable treasure. Although Xu Feng already had Kelaibafei, a first-rate master, as the saying goes, "stones from other hills can polish jade." Such a notebook of insights from a grand mage remained incredibly precious. With it, Xu Feng’s magic would progress even faster.

Gently opening the secret tome, its cover slightly yellowed with age, Xu Feng handled it with care. The book’s author remained unnamed, but his magical prowess was truly extraordinary. Over these days, Xu Feng had gained immensely. This master specialized in fire magic but also possessed deep expertise in Space Magic.

As for Space Magic, well, how to put it… it could be considered a branch of the six elemental systems. For example, storage rings were masterpieces of Space Magic. This type of magic offered no direct combat assistance but provided highly useful support. For instance, random teleportation scrolls or town portal scrolls from Earth’s online games, if placed on Hailan Star, would fall under the category of Space Magic.

However, the most famous was the legendary instant teleportation.

Teleport, as the name implied, allowed one to effortlessly evade fatal attacks during combat. Although it consumed immense energy, it was a life-saving skill at critical moments. Of course, it couldn’t cover very long distances.

In the final few pages of this tome, there were also records about instant teleportation. However, for now, Xu Feng could only gaze longingly. That was the pinnacle of Space Magic. With his current level, he needed to advance several ranks before attempting it. Aiming too high was unwise; a smart person should be diligent and down-to-earth.

Turning the pages, he found the chapter related to random teleportation. Although termed "random," as long as the distance wasn’t too far, one could actually control the destination. This was a highly practical Space Magic, well-suited for Xu Feng’s current cultivation.

Holding his breath and focusing, he sensed the surrounding elements, manipulating them according to the book’s guidance…

Whoosh!

A whirlwind materialized out of thin air, enveloping Xu Feng’s body as magical energy overflowed. When the whirlwind subsided, the young man had vanished from his original spot.

"Where is this?"

Gazing at the unfamiliar scenery before him, Xu Feng’s expression was a mix of amusement and exasperation. The magic had failed. Originally, Xu Feng had merely intended to perform a random teleportation within his own estate—for instance, moving from the training building to the rear garden. Yet now, he found himself on a mountain.

It was already early spring, but as far as the eye could see, patches of pristine snow remained visible. Clearly, he had left the borders of Alsace.

Ugh, Space Magic truly was a dangerous thing. No wonder the preface had warned against attempting it lightly. It seemed he had been too impatient. With his current spiritual energy and fine control over magic, he wasn’t yet capable of mastering the mysteries of random teleportation.

Feeling somewhat discouraged, Xu Feng remained calm. During the experiment, he hadn’t infused too much magical power. This place shouldn’t be far from the imperial capital.

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