Chapter 40: Five Colleges! Thunder Spear Yang Zhentian!

Ten minutes later, Xu Jingming saw off Zhang Zhaoyang and sat alone, relaxed, on the living room sofa.

“Thank goodness for a recruitment teacher like him—I’d never have known how many details to watch out for at Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities.”

Xu Jingming felt a sense of relief.

Of course, Zhang Zhaoyang also mentioned that all this information could be found in the “New Student Essentials” section of the school’s official forum.

But it wasn’t nearly as detailed as what he’d explained.

Especially the lightning-affinity mentor he’d mentioned as the best fit for him.

Thinking of this, Xu Jingming spoke:

“Eva, search for information on Mentor Yang Zhentian.”

“Understood.”

The virtual orb in midair flickered faintly, then projected all information related to Yang Zhentian.

‘Yang Zhentian, age 52, Dean of the Weaponry College, Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities, seventh-rank upper-tier esoteric ability user.

Possesses A-rank lightning affinity ability: Wind-Fire True Thunder; skilled in fist techniques, great sword, long spear, long sword, and other weapons.

Most proficient with the long spear, known by the nickname “Thunder Spear.”

Once battled an eighth-rank ferocious beast, the Tremor Demon Python, for three days and nights in the Wildlands, ultimately slaying it alone...’

During his earlier conversation with Zhang Zhaoyang, Xu Jingming had already learned:

Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities consists of five colleges.

They are the Element College, Weaponry College, Tactics College, Support College, and Logistics College.

Each college has distinct teaching methods and areas of emphasis.

The Element College, as the name suggests, primarily admits students with elemental esoteric abilities.

Naturally, lightning-affinity abilities under the natural category are also within its recruitment scope.

The Element College focuses on cultivating students’ esoteric abilities, aiming to maximize the power of elemental abilities!

The Weaponry College excels in training close-combat fighters who rely primarily on their weapons as offensive tools.

They skillfully combine esoteric abilities with weaponry.

Every graduate of the Weaponry College is unquestionably a master of weapons!

The Tactics College primarily recruits spirit-affinity users, training them in command and battlefield strategy.

Of course,

this does not mean Tactics College students are weak.

On the contrary, Tactics College students who push their spirit-affinity abilities to their peak:

A single glance can shatter an enemy’s mind.

Reduce them to idiocy and end the battle instantly.

The Support College admits holders of support-type esoteric abilities; after activating their abilities,

these students provide powerful buffs to themselves and teammates, becoming indispensable allies on the battlefield.

As for the final Logistics College, most students possess special-type esoteric abilities.

They primarily handle logistical production tasks.

From the five-college structure of Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities, it’s clear:

It’s training talent for the Ferocious Beast Wars!

Those qualified to serve as college deans are the strongest among the strong!

Take Dean Yang Zhentian of the Weaponry College—he slew an eighth-rank ferocious beast alone with seventh-rank upper-tier power.

That’s an incredibly terrifying achievement!

After all, high-rank esoteric users aren’t like low-rank ones, where each tier’s power difference is minor.

At high ranks, even small subdivisions bring earth-shattering power gaps!

The difference between full tiers is even more staggering!

High-rank esoteric users like Yang Zhentian, capable of fighting across tiers, are extremely rare throughout Greater Xia!

“Of course—only someone with sufficient strength could become Weaponry College dean.”

Xu Jingming nodded slightly.

A-rank lightning affinity ability, seventh-rank upper-tier power.

Proficient with the long spear, known as “Thunder Spear.”

Judging from this information, Yang Zhentian is indeed the ideal mentor for his current situation.

“Our school has four lightning-affinity mentors—let’s check the other three.”

Xu Jingming had Eva retrieve information on the remaining three lightning-affinity mentors.

All three possessed A-rank abilities, with the lowest being sixth-rank upper-tier.

But two of them were Element College mentors.

Meaning, these two mentors don’t use weapons at all—only refine their esoteric abilities.

In simpler terms, they’re like RPG spellcasters who only use ranged lightning magic.

The last one, though also a Weaponry College mentor,

had only seventh-rank lower-tier power and primarily used a long sword, not a long spear.

Compared to Yang Zhentian, the “Thunder Spear,” this mentor was clearly inferior.

“Judging by this, Dean Yang Zhentian of the Weaponry College is undoubtedly my best choice for a mentor.”

“After I tidy up the room and have lunch, I’ll go pay him a visit and try to become his disciple.”

Xu Jingming told Eva to shut down the projection and return to standby mode.

Then he picked up his suitcase and climbed the stairs to the second floor.

The villa had two levels; he preferred the second floor for its open views and outdoor balcony.

Since his roommate hadn’t arrived yet, he’d move in first.

As he climbed the stairs, Xu Jingming finally noticed the villa’s only flaw:

There was no elevator—only a wooden handrail staircase.

But with his current blood qi of 181 points, carrying a 20-kilogram suitcase up the stairs was effortless.

On the second floor, Xu Jingming quickly found the bedroom.

The bedroom was large, about fifty square meters, with a bed two meters three long and two meters wide in the center.

Fresh bedding had already been laid out.

Opposite the bed stood a desk, on which sat a computer.

Beside the desk was a window.

Through the window, he could see the flat road below.

He and Zhang Zhaoyang had walked up that road just earlier.

“Everything in the bedroom is brand new—I shouldn’t have brought so much stuff.”

Xu Jingming’s suitcase contained many items.

Not only clothing, but also toothpaste, toothbrushes, and other small essentials.

By the time everything was unpacked and organized, half an hour had passed.

“Phew, quick meal, then go find Mentor Yang Zhentian.”

Xu Jingming checked his phone—it was 1:30 p.m., lunchtime.

But unlike regular universities,

Magic City Institute had four cafeterias, each open 24 hours a day.

Missing meal times was no issue.

Xu Jingming took his student ID and villa key and left the villa.

Earlier, while walking over, he’d been chatting with Zhang Zhaoyang and hadn’t noticed his surroundings.

So now, he slowed his pace and observed the scenery.

As a top-tier university, Magic City Institute’s campus environment was flawless.

Lush green lawns lined both sides of the paths, blooming with colorful flowers.

A faint floral scent drifted through the air.

Along the way, benches and pavilions for rest were everywhere.

This time of year was the summer break at Magic City Institute.

Yet,

the campus was still filled with students.

Some walked in pairs, others alone.

All of them radiated strong energy—at least first- or second-rank esoteric users!

Occasionally, he even spotted students whose aura rivaled Zhang Zhaoyang’s!

“No wonder it’s a top-tier school—truly full of hidden dragons and tigers.”

Xu Jingming mused.

From earlier conversation, he knew Zhang Zhaoyang was a fourth-rank mid-tier esoteric user.

Anyone with comparable aura, even if not fourth-rank, likely had nearly equal strength.