Transcending the Magic Era: The Supreme Female Archmage

A complex look flashed in Chu Qiuchi's eyes as he slowly spoke again: "Actually, my initial mental value was not 97 as you all know, but 100—that is, the legendary maximum innate mental strength. This matter was reported to His Majesty by His Holiness the Dharma King, who was in charge of the awakening ceremony at the time, which led to the establishment of the Seed Class of the Imperial Capital Magic Academy."

Upon hearing this, the entire tent fell into a deathly silence. The people inside were dumbfounded, seemingly stunned by the sudden news.

Puyang Minghui reacted the fastest. Her eyes widened suddenly, and she almost jumped up, shouting in surprise, "Wh-what?!"

Chu Qiuchi was amused by her exaggerated reaction and quickly raised his hand to signal her to be quiet: "Keep your voice down, Minghui, do you want everyone to hear?"

Puyang Minghui immediately covered her mouth, trying to lower her voice, but her eyes widened even more.

"Maximum innate spiritual power?! My god, Qiu Chi, then doesn't that mean... doesn't that mean you might break through to the Ultimate Dharma Emperor realm?!"

"My goodness, the big boss has been by my side all along! I thought we were about the same, but you were hiding it so well! I never expected this, Qiu Chi, I never expected this!"

"No wonder my family kept telling us to get along well with our classmates when we entered the academy! I was wondering why, turns out there's a really good guy among my classmates! I have such good taste!" As she spoke, she hugged Chu Qiuchi's arm tightly, smiling smugly.

Nalan Xingyao looked up at Chu Qiuchi, her eyes filled with deep thought, and said in a deep voice, "So, the establishment of the Seed Class was actually just a cover, and the real purpose was to allow you to enter the Imperial Capital Academy with a legitimate identity, thereby protecting your safety, right?"

Chu Qiuchi nodded, his tone tinged with helplessness and heaviness: "Yes. As you all know, apart from the Goddess of Dawn, Aurora, our human race has never had a mage with full innate spiritual power. And now, I have become that person with this talent, which is why I am valued so highly."

She paused, her gaze lowered slightly, and her tone became even more somber: "However, this talent not only signifies potential but also immense danger. Once the news leaks out, the beastmen will undoubtedly see me as their greatest threat—for them, they will never allow another human to emerge who could potentially change the course of the war. His Majesty knows that in Xiyue City, the family's power is simply insufficient to fully protect me. Therefore, he decided to use the seed class as a cover, under the guise of cultivating geniuses, to summon me to the capital, giving me time and space to grow."

Ji Moyu had been listening quietly, and now a look of understanding flashed in his eyes. He slowly nodded, "No wonder... no wonder the two major academies in the capital would break the rules and summon geniuses directly from the major cities for the first time."

Nalan Xingyao's gaze was deep as she calmly analyzed, "His Majesty's decision is very wise. By using the seed class format, not only is your existence concealed, but other geniuses can also be attracted, thus building up the empire's true strength."

Puyang Minghui suddenly said seriously, "Qiuchi, it must be too hard for you to keep such a big secret to yourself. You knew there would be so much danger, why didn't you tell us sooner?"

Chu Qiuchi gave a wry smile, her eyes filled with complexity and apology. She slowly said, "Minghui, it's not that I don't want to tell you, but... this secret is too big. Once it's leaked, not only will I become a target, but you will also be implicated. Even everyone in the Seed Class might be pushed into the spotlight. I don't want you to be in danger because of my existence."

After hearing this, Puyang Minghui glared at her with dissatisfaction: "Qiu Chi, you underestimate us! What do you mean by implicating us? We are your partners! What is danger? Since we are in the same team, we should face everything together! Do you think we would back down because of danger? Don't say anything about putting us in danger again. We are all in the same boat!"

Nalan Xingyao also looked up at Chu Qiuchi, her gaze calm and resolute: "Minghui is right. Qiuchi, your talent is the hope of humanity. We stand by your side, not just as passive bystanders, but as partners who stand shoulder to shoulder with you."

Ji Moyu nodded slightly, her tone calm and decisive: "Together!"

Puyang Minghui had already put her hands on her hips, her tone a mixture of dissatisfaction and determination: "That's right, Qiuchi! You're not allowed to secretly shoulder everything alone anymore! Be careful we get angry! We're your partners, we should be in the same boat, sharing life and death!"

Chu Yichen leaned back lazily in his chair, a relaxed smile playing on his lips: "Sis, look at these guys, they're all incredibly reliable. You don't have to carry this alone anymore, we're all here for you. No matter what happens, you're not alone."

Chu Qiuchi looked around, her gaze settling on each resolute face, a surge of warmth and emotion welling up within her. She took a deep breath, a determined smile playing on her lips: "Alright, let's face this together. I feel incredibly fortunate to have partners like you."

She paused, gathered her thoughts, and then said, "However... that's not the main point. The main point is that some new changes have occurred in my mental space."

"A mutation?" Puyang Minghui's eyes widened immediately, her face filled with curiosity. "What kind of mutation? Tell us quickly, don't keep us in suspense!"

Nalan Xingyao's gaze became increasingly focused, and her expression grew solemn.

Chu Qiuchi nodded slightly at everyone's reaction and slowly said, "This matter begins with us acquiring our first skill..."

She recounted the pre-prepared excuses one by one: her adventures in the Source Space, the anomalies in the Spiritual Space, and how she narrowly escaped death from the Blood Bat Clan's deadly attack, especially the phenomenon that the Spiritual Space could absorb the spiritual power of others to repair spatial rifts.

"What?! It can also absorb the mental energy of others to repair rifts in the mental space?!"

Puyang Minghui exclaimed in surprise, her eyes widening even more than before, her voice filled with disbelief, "Qiu Chi, your mental space is too... too incredible! What kind of magical ability is this? I've never heard of anyone being able to repair cracks in their mental space!"

Nalan Xingyao frowned, her eyes filled with deep worry. She asked in a low voice, "So, your mental space is severely damaged, is that right? You want us to use our mental power to help you repair it, is that right?"

Ji Moyu remained calmly focused on Chu Qiuchi, but a complex emotion flickered in his eyes. He pursed his lips and asked in a low voice, "While this anomaly can help you, is it truly safe? Repairing the rift in your mental space requires absorbing the mental energy of others. Could this have unpredictable consequences for you or others?"

Chu Qiuchi shook his head slightly, his eyes filled with reassurance, and explained in a gentle but firm tone, "As it stands, this ability is safe. It not only successfully helped me stabilize the cracks in my mental space, preventing its complete collapse, but it also greatly enhanced my magical skills."

She paused, her gaze becoming more serious: "As for absorbing other people's spiritual energy... Yi Chen has already helped me with his spiritual energy before, and there were no problems. I think this ability was forcibly triggered because my spiritual space was too severely damaged. If it weren't to reassure my family and repair my spiritual space as soon as possible, I wouldn't have chosen this method."

Upon hearing this, Puyang Minghui immediately showed an expression of both anger and anxiety: "Qiu Chi! You didn't tell us anything. Your mental space was damaged, and there's a way to repair it, yet you kept it to yourself?! Don't you consider us your friends?"

She put her hands on her hips, glaring angrily at Chu Qiuchi, but her eyes were full of worry.

Nalan Xingyao nodded gently, her gaze steady and firm, and said calmly, "Now that we've confirmed this method is safe, let's not delay any longer. Damage to the mental space is an extremely serious hidden danger, and the most urgent task is to repair it as soon as possible. Next, we'll help you together."

Ji Moyu remained silent, only nodding slightly, a hint of concern in his eyes. He quickly stood up, his movements swift and decisive, clearly prepared.

The group quickly sat down and, following Chu Qiuchi's instructions, slowly channeled their spiritual energy into her body. As their spiritual energy flowed, they clearly sensed the state of Chu Qiuchi's spiritual space, which instantly caused their expressions to change drastically.