Transcending the Magic Era: The Supreme Female Archmage

"It's time to face our battle!" After sharing their experiences, Chu Qiuchi said excitedly, "Let's start with a team battle today. Minghui, Xingyao, and Yichen aren't quite ready for solo combat yet. Xingyao, you take the lead and keep the team in check!"

Nalan Xingyao nodded seriously, her expression unusually solemn: "Okay, I hope we can cooperate perfectly!"

Unable to contain his excitement, Chu Yichen said eagerly, "Let's go challenge those magical beasts! I can't wait to show off my skills!"

Puyang Minghui was equally excited, her eyes sparkling with anticipation: "Yes, yes, I'm really looking forward to it! This is the first time we've worked together to fight against monsters!"

Chu Qiuchi looked around at his teammates' excited faces and said again, "For the safety of the first battle, we'll adopt a conservative strategy and use the Cloud Mountain Formation. We'll set up the formation diagram when we arrive, and then we'll begin the battle." The team members nodded in agreement, and then, full of confidence, they headed towards the level 1 monster area—the lair of the Flame Giant Tooth Rabbit.

The level 1 magical beast, the Flame Giant-Toothed Rabbit, is renowned for its swift movement and ability to breathe fire. Although it resembles a rabbit, it possesses formidable combat power. When the group arrived near the Flame Giant-Toothed Rabbit's lair, they found it teeming with these peculiar magical beasts.

Nalan Xingyao gazed at the scene before her and calmly commanded, "Let's activate the array here and form the Cloud Mountain Array. The magic of this simulator is truly amazing; even if these rabbits are defeated, they will reappear soon. Therefore, we must remain vigilant and hold our defenses. If we feel overwhelmed, we should immediately withdraw from their attack range."

"Understood, let's begin!" the other team members responded in unison.

The group quickly activated the formation and formed a battle array in an orderly fashion. Chu Qiuchi, Ji Moyu, and Nalan Xingyao stood at the front line, while Chu Yichen and Puyang Minghui provided support from the rear. Upon reaching the lair of the Flaming Giant-Toothed Rabbits, Nalan Xingyao swiftly cast her skill—Magic Imprisonment—temporarily preventing the two leading Flaming Giant-Toothed Rabbits from using their abilities. Immediately afterward, Chu Yichen cast his skill—Thick Earth Barrier—constructing a sturdy shield for Nalan Xingyao.

Ji Moyu followed closely behind, unleashing his skill—Netherworld Blood Spike—attempting to strike the nearby Flaming Giant-Toothed Rabbit. However, the agile rabbit skillfully dodged his first attack. Undeterred, he released Netherworld Blood Spike again, this time hitting its target accurately, and the Flaming Giant-Toothed Rabbit fell to the ground. At this crucial moment, Chu Qiuchi unleashed his skill—Endless Fireballs. Four fireballs streaked across the sky like meteors, precisely striking the Flaming Giant-Toothed Rabbit, causing it to vanish without a trace in a burst of flames.

While unleashing his skills, Chu Qiuchi complained about his attack power: "Little Fish, your single hit deals more damage than ten of mine combined! I knew my attack power wasn't high, but I didn't expect it to be this much worse!"

Puyang Minghui couldn't help but laugh out loud, glancing at her, "Qiu Chi, you're an area-of-effect mage, so your damage is naturally lower than a single-target mage, that's normal!"

Chu Qiuchi sighed helplessly, "Sigh, don't try to comfort me. I know my attack power is lower than that of a typical area-of-effect mage. But it'll be perfect for finishing off Xiaoyuer. He'll be low on health, and I'll clean up the mess!"

The three frontline fighters had a clear division of labor: one was responsible for holding off the enemy, while the other two dealt damage. Their teamwork was seamless. Chu Qiuchi's area-of-effect attack skills proved to be a significant advantage in this battle. She continuously unleashed fireballs, and any Flaming Giant-Toothed Rabbit hit by one would immediately be injured, its movement speed reduced accordingly.

Ji Moyu followed closely behind, quickly delivering a fatal blow. Or, for those Flaming Giant-Toothed Rabbits that he had hit but had not yet fallen, Chu Qiuchi would add a fireball to ensure that they were dead beyond any doubt.

In the rear, Chu Yichen continuously used his skill—Thick Earth Barrier—to provide an unbreakable shield for his teammates on the front lines.

Meanwhile, Puyang Minghui unleashed her skill, Nature's Blessing, to heal her injured teammates in time, ensuring they could continue fighting.

As the battle intensified, the team's coordination improved, and their teamwork became increasingly fluid. Through their combined efforts, the Flame Giant Rabbit's nest was quickly cleared, and the Flame Giant Rabbits fell one after another. Just as everyone was basking in the joy of their initial victory, the ground suddenly trembled, and two enormous Flame Giant Rabbits slowly materialized.

Chu Yichen exclaimed, "This is a level seven bloodline Flaming Giant-Toothed Rabbit, a lord-level magical beast! Everyone be careful!"

The group immediately tensed up and quickly entered battle mode. Nalan Xingyao hurriedly cast her skill—Magic Imprisonment—in an attempt to control the two powerful magical beasts, but the beasts easily resisted her attacks, making them impossible to control. Faced with this situation, the group quickly retreated to a safe area.

Nalan Xingyao said anxiously, "No, the opponent's level is too high, and the skills are completely uncontrollable!"

Indeed, the Flame Giant Tooth Rabbit with a level seven bloodline is a level three magical beast from birth.

Chu Qiuchi: "Yes, this is already a level three magical beast. Your chances of successfully controlling it are too small."

Ji Moyu suggested, "Let's give it a try, use the awakened skill!"

Nalan Xingyao glanced at him and said hesitantly, "However, with my current magic power and mental strength, if my awakened skill were to control two lord-level magical beasts at the same time, I could probably only control them for about 60 seconds."

Chu Qiuchi said firmly, "60 seconds is fine too. If the time it takes for a lord-level magical beast to exist is not enough for us to recover our magic power, then it's all or nothing! Let's get it!" The group exchanged glances, determined to go all out and prepare to meet this unprecedented challenge.

Upon re-entering the combat zone, Ji Moyu and Chu Qiuchi launched the first attack, attempting to buy Nalan Xingyao precious time to cast spells. However, their attacks were skillfully evaded by the two lord-level magical beasts with astonishing agility, failing to hit their targets.

Immediately afterward, the two powerful magical beasts launched a fierce fire attack. Although the team members dodged constantly, they still suffered some damage. Chu Yichen's shield barrier prioritized protecting Nalan Xingyao, ensuring that she could safely complete the skill's activation.

At this tense moment, Nalan Xingyao's awakened skill was finally ready. She shouted, "Mind Control!" In that instant, the sky seemed to be illuminated by magic, and countless stars, like awakened stars, instantly shone with dazzling light. These stars converged at an astonishing speed, forming winding ribbons of light, like the most brilliant Milky Way in the night sky, heading straight for the two lord-level magical beasts.

As the starlight bands touched, the two magical beasts were surrounded by halos of light, intricate runes shimmering within them, like ancient magic circles manifesting in reality. The halos rapidly contracted, tightly binding the beasts' will, leaving their eyes empty and bewildered. Then, a miracle occurred: the two previously ferocious beasts began to attack each other frantically, flames and sharp teeth clashing in a chaotic scene.

This is precisely the stunning effect of Nalan Xingyao's awakened skill—Mind Control. It can control targets, forcing them to obey the caster's will. Moreover, this skill is an unavoidable, guaranteed hit, but the depth and range of its control depend on Nalan Xingyao's mental strength level. Yes, Nalan Xingyao's awakened skill is indeed a rare type of mind control skill.

Under the influence of the skill, the two magical beasts' movements became mechanical and synchronized, as if controlled by invisible threads. Strange light flickered in their eyes, and they completely lost their self-awareness, becoming extensions of Nalan Xingyao's will.

After Nalan Xingyao unleashed her mind control skill, Ji Moyu followed suit, activating his awakened skill—Gale Dash. Within seconds, the surrounding air began to vibrate violently, as if drawn by some mysterious force. Then, a massive wind blade condensed in the air, composed of countless tiny whirlpools that swirled around its center, emitting a piercing whistling sound.

The edge of the wind blade gleamed with a sharp blue light, tearing through the air like lightning, aimed directly at one of the lord-level magical beasts. With Ji Moyu's command, the wind blade shot towards its target at astonishing speed, like an arrow released from a bow. Wherever the wind blade passed, the air was torn apart, leaving behind distorted trails of airflow, like cracks in the sky.

The moment the wind blade struck the magical beast, a deafening roar erupted, and the powerful impact caused the ground around the beast to tremble. This strike was not only powerful but also precise and deadly, inflicting extremely terrifying magical damage on one of the two attacking magical beasts. The wind blade's power pierced through the beast's defenses, leaving a deep gash on its body. The shockwave of magical energy spread from the wound, causing the beast to roar in agony.

Meanwhile, Chu Qiuchi's awakened skill was ready. Her eyes shone with unwavering determination, seemingly piercing the fog of the battlefield. Her body was taut, like a fully drawn bow, all her power concentrated in her staff. As Ji Moyu's attack subsided, she roared—"Now it's my turn! Behold my furious sniping!"

As she shouted, the surrounding air began to vibrate, and a powerful energy rapidly condensed around her, forming a halo. Within the halo, the power of fire and lightning intertwined, like the eye of a storm. The halo slowly rotated, and a dazzling beam of light gradually formed at its center, pointing directly at the two magical beasts in the arena.

The beam of light, like a shooting star streaking across the night sky, hurtled towards the enemy at astonishing speed. The instant it touched its target, a deafening roar erupted, unleashing the power of fire and lightning in a spectacular visual feast.

The attack locked onto its target with pinpoint accuracy, unleashing the full power of "Raging Sniper," dealing critical damage to one of the monsters. On the battlefield, the two monsters' health plummeted; one was still relatively strong, while the other was on the verge of death. The scales of victory had clearly tipped, and the battle seemed poised to be decided.