Han Feng had always been curious about which was stronger, magic or combat skills. During a small talk, he finally asked his doubts: "Old Xu, I'm very strange, magic or combat skills, which is stronger?"

In this regard, Xu Lao couldn't cry or laugh: "Xiao Feng, you really asked me this question." ”

"Why?" Han Feng was very strange. For a magus like Xu Lao, this should be an obvious problem.

Elder Xu looked directly into Han Feng's eyes and said earnestly: "Xiao Feng, what I say next, you must keep it in mind. As for your question, I have no way to answer you, so you can only find the answer yourself. And the answer is hidden in the words I have to say. After listening to what I'm going to say, you may be able to find the answer you're looking for. ”

Looking at Old Xu's serious appearance, Han Feng put away the distractions in his heart and became serious. He nodded and replied seriously: "Elder Xu, I will definitely remember every word you say, I promise." ”

"Hmm. Xu Lao nodded with satisfaction. He knew that Han Feng was not a person who made promises easily. However, every promise, he will take it seriously, and he will never play with it!" "You want to know, magic and combat skills are stronger. This is normal, and it is the answer that every magician is bound to pursue. However, I can't tell you the exact answer. It's not that I'm reluctant to tell you the answer, it's that there is no answer to this question at all!"

Han Feng's eyes widened in surprise!

Xu Lao waved his hand to stop Han Feng's questioning. "Or so to put it. There are countless answers to this question. Every different person will have their own answer, a unique answer. What do I say, do you understand?"

Han Feng was confused, and he didn't understand what Xu Lao was saying at all.

Xu Lao didn't dwell on this at all: "Although magic and combat skills are very different, in the final analysis, they are just different uses of elemental power. ”

Speaking of this, Xu Lao suddenly patted his head: "Oh, you can't understand this when I tell you now." These things, when you become a magician, you will naturally understand. I'm going to briefly tell you the difference between magic and combat skills! Magic is powerful, but it takes time to prepare, and combat skills, although they can't be compared to magic in terms of power, can be activated instantly. ”

Han Feng's brows furrowed, and he asked hesitantly, "According to what you say, magic and combat skills have their own advantages and disadvantages. Isn't it possible to distinguish between magic and combat skills? In this case, when we are cultivating, should we cultivate the two of us together, and we don't have to focus on it?"

"No!" Xu Lao denied Han Feng's idea. "Although it is difficult to distinguish between magic and combat skills, it is still necessary to distinguish between the strong and the weak, but it is still necessary to distinguish the priorities. After all, human energy is limited. At the lower level, we can't do both magic and combat at the same time.

Therefore, when a magician ascends to the fourth rank, he will choose to major in combat skills or magic according to his own wishes and needs. Generally speaking, mages who prefer to fight independently choose to major in combat skills, while mages who prefer teamwork choose to major in magic. Of course, it is not wise to simply practice combat skills or magic. Therefore, a mage who majors in combat skills will minor in magic, and a mage who majoring in magic will also minor in combat skills. Whether you want to major in magic or combat skills is up to you. ”

After speaking, Xu Lao stopped talking and comfortably leaned back on the recliner to enjoy hot tea. Obviously, he was giving Han Feng time to think clearly about the path he wanted to take in the future.

However, before Han Feng could figure out whether he wanted to major in combat skills or magic, Liao Huajie brought bad news again.

"Xiao Feng, I have bad news for you about the annual competition. Liao Huajie's face was pale, and his eyebrows were tightly locked. "I don't know whose idea it was, but this year's annual competition is different from previous years. ”

"No matter how it changes, just defeat all the opponents, isn't it?" Han Feng put down the "Combat Skill Foundation" in his hand and replied a little boringly. Personally, he was not at all interested in what he saw as a performance. If it weren't for the promise to Liao Huajie, he wouldn't have cared about this so-called annual competition at all, let alone participating in the competition.

"If that were the case, I wouldn't be so annoyed. Faced with Han Feng's answer, Liao Huajie could only smile bitterly. "This annual competition is not only a competition within the Deep Blue Academy, but also related to all the higher magic academies in the entire Longjing City!"

"What do you say?" Han Feng was slightly interested in Liao Huajie's words, and even Xu Lao, who was sitting on the side drinking tea, looked over. Obviously, he was also interested in the changes in Liao Huajie's mouth.

Originally, Liao Huajie also wanted to sell Guanzi and hang Han Feng's appetite. However, seeing Old Xu's gaze, he could only obediently dispel this thought. Today, the college suddenly summoned us mentors and said that it was going to hold a planning meeting for the annual big competition. At the meeting, the Vice Dean announced that this year's annual competition of all the Higher Magic Academies in Longjing City would be held together!"

"Together?" Han Feng looked at his mentor suspiciously. "What do you mean by that, and what do you mean by holding them together?"

Han Feng didn't understand what Liao Huajie meant, but Xu Lao seemed to know something. He sat up straight and looked at Liao Huajie in astonishment, looking completely incredible.

Liao Huajie didn't notice Elder Xu's appearance, and explained to himself: "As the name suggests, that is to say, this year's annual competition, the participants are not only students from our academy, but even other higher magic academies in Longjing City will also participate. To win the annual competition, it is more difficult than in previous years. ”

"Difficult?" Han Feng grinned, slightly excited. "That's fun. ”

"I knew you would say that. Liao Huajie shook his head helplessly, "However, this matter is not as simple as you think. With your current situation, I'm afraid you won't even be eligible to participate. ”

"What does this mean?" Han Feng asked curiously. "That can't be done, what special conditions are there?"

"That's right! There are indeed conditions!" Liao Huajie nodded. "After all, this year's annual competition is not as good as in previous years, and it is just an internal affair of the college. But this time, it is related to the reputation of the academy, and it must not be taken lightly. ”

"Then, what conditions do you need to participate?" Han Feng rubbed his wrist and said funny: "Is it difficult, this competition still needs a certificate from the academy?"

"It's not as exaggerated as you say. Liao Huajie looked at Han Feng with a smile and a smile. "It's just that this annual competition includes all the higher magic academies in Longjing City. If you continue with the format of previous years, the number of participants is too much. As a result, the committee decided to limit the number of participants through certain measures. ”

"Restrictions?" Han Feng was puzzled. "Why do you want to limit it? Isn't it better to think that the more people participate in such a competition?"

"You're not wrong to say that. Liao Huajie shrugged. "However, there is always a degree to everything. As the saying goes: too much, too many people are a good thing, but too many people are not a good thing. Imagine that if there are too many participants, it will take a lot of time for the preliminary round alone······"

Before Liao Huajie finished speaking, Han Feng understood. He was also interested in what kind of limits the committee would set for the team. So, what restrictions do they put in place? Whatever the restrictions are, they will violate the principle of voluntary participation. ”

"You're wrong, the committee's approach is very clever!" Liao Huajie sighed: "This time the restriction is hidden! On the surface, it seems that there are no restrictions, but the restrictions have been hidden in them. If I had changed, I would have definitely not thought of such a way. ”

Before Han Feng could ask a question, Xu Lao sighed: "I have heard of the joint annual big competition you said. Originally, many years ago, there was already a plan for this. However, due to various reasons, it has not been implemented. Unexpectedly, after so many years, this plan was finally implemented. At the beginning, one of the reasons for the implementation of the restrictions was that there were too many participants, and it was really difficult to solve them. I don't know what method they used to solve the problem of the contestants this time? My old man is also curious!"

Hearing Xu Lao's question, Liao Huajie immediately replied seriously: "That's the case! This year's annual competition adopts a new competition system, and the mode of team battle will be adopted. Each team consists of seven members, and the final winner is determined through a competition between teams. All participants must form their own teams in order to participate in the annual competition. ”

Han Feng was still confused, but Xu Lao understood, and a sudden look flashed in his eyes.

"It's really calculated! It follows the principle of voluntary participation, and there is a limit to the number of participants. Killing two birds with one stone, the old man can't be convinced. ”

"Old Xu, what are you talking about, why can't I understand?" Han Feng looked at the two of them suspiciously.

Xu Lao and Liao Huajie glanced at each other and said with a smile: "Xiao Feng, you can understand if you try to think about it." The conditions for participation are to form a team, and seven people must be satisfied. So, if it weren't for a particularly good student who came to you to form a team, would you agree?"

"Of course not!" Han Feng blurted out, understanding what the two meant. After a deep sigh, he asked hesitantly, "If that's the case, those students who want to participate should be able to find their friends to make up the numbers." For some people, it shouldn't be difficult to find someone to make up the numbers. ”

"Easy?" Xu Lao looked at Han Feng amusedly. "If you don't have enough strength, no one will want to form a team. Not everyone is willing to make a fool of yourself in front of others, especially for you young people with strong blood. In their opinion, face and honor are above all else. In this way, the number of participants will be greatly reduced! Those who do not have enough strength will not rarely form teams, and those who have strength will not be convinced by anyone. ”

Hearing Elder Xu's explanation, Han Feng suddenly realized! However, after understanding, he couldn't help but sigh and said worriedly: "That's really bad news!" Not to mention any seven-person team, even if he found someone in the academy to participate in the competition, it would not be an easy task.

Fortunately, Liao Huajie also knows his own students. "Xiao Feng, you don't have to worry about teaming, just leave it to me. As long as you follow Elder Xu to improve your magic level with peace of mind, you don't have to worry about the rest, I will help you get it. ”

Han Feng was about to agree, when a flash of light suddenly flashed in his mind, and he thought of a possibility. "Wait, Mr. Liao, I want to ask you a question. ”

"What's the problem?" Liao Huajie wondered. Could it be that he could still form a team? It should be impossible, this kid didn't know a few people in the academy at all, how could he form a team by himself?

"That's the case!" Han Feng said in a hesitant tone, thoughtful. "I want to ask, does the team participating in the annual competition have to be composed of students from the same college?"

Liao Huajie pondered for a moment before replying: "Regarding this aspect, there is no limit. As a rule, even if you find a team of people from seven different houses, it's okay. Why did you suddenly remember to ask this question?"

Han Feng's eyes lit up and he had an idea. He's not the kind of guy who likes to take it all in, though. Before the matter is fully implemented, Han Feng does not intend to make it known to everyone. So, he replied perfunctorily: "It's nothing, I want to try it by myself, so I'm going to ask a little more clearly." ”

"Teaming up?you?" Liao Huajie's eyes widened, he couldn't believe his ears. "Xiao Feng, forming a team is not a joke, you must be cautious! You don't know a few people in the academy, otherwise, you should leave it to me to deal with." I promise you'll find the best teammates for you. ”

Hearing Liao Huajie say this, Han Feng hesitated. After a deep sigh, he finally insisted, "I'm sorry, Mr. Liao. I'd like to try it myself! Well, give me two weeks. If I can't complete the team by then, then it's up to you, how about it?"