ebookslot Chapter 268 Reactions from All Sides, New Projects, Funding Upgrades, and Another Chapter: Earth For
Chapter 268 Reactions from All Sides, New Projects, Funding Upgrades, and Another Chapter: Earth For
Chapter 268 Reactions from All Sides, New Projects, Funding Upgrades, and a Return to Earth Fortress.
core.
As the most prestigious selection test for elemental mysteries, it naturally receives a great deal of attention.
The rankings spread to almost every corner of the college on the very day they were released.
Shishoin.
In the middle of the ridge, just a step away from the core area, the normal elemental concentration has already reached that of an intermediate meditation pool. And going further in, you'll find the core area on the mountaintop where the second-ring wizards reside.
At this moment, in a wizard's tower in this area, Flynn slowly put down the documents brought by his servant.
"The college is seventh, and the branch college is second."
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Flynn's eyes flickered.
He had been in seclusion at the academy for some time, and he never expected that such a big news would happen as soon as he came out.
In the core preliminary test.
Ian actually managed to get this result.
This is absolutely outrageous.
It should be noted that Ian was only outstanding in academics and alchemy; in other aspects, he was quite ordinary.
But now it seems that his junior is just as good in other aspects as he is!
Whether through resources or other means, they have already stepped into the core ranks.
Thinking about this...
He quickly pulled out the contract he had previously signed with Ian, thought for a moment, and then drafted a new one.
"Send this to Ian, along with this invitation."
He gave the two items to the servant.
"Yes, sir."
The servant nodded and sent it over.
core area.
"That kid!"
Milo put down the documents, feeling a pang of heartache.
I should have insisted on taking Ian back then. He was able to forcefully comprehend the three-attribute domain skills even when his mental strength was not full.
This wind and fire talent is simply maxed out.
Moreover, he also possesses talents in magic and alchemy.
It's a shame he's not his student!
I regret it!
Wind Whisper Academy.
Elena put down a cup of coffee, her eyes gleaming as she looked at the specific details of this core assessment.
Looking down from above.
everything is normal.
Ian?
Her pupils contracted sharply, as if she had seen someone who shouldn't be there in the wrong place.
"Ian actually got seventh place in the academy?"
She was also somewhat surprised at this moment.
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Moreover, only Abraham was ahead of Ian at the same age, and even Gunnar's daughter was far inferior to Ian.
How exactly did they manage to do that?
She suddenly became curious, so she quickly sent someone to retrieve the video recording of the core assessment.
This is something that would be kept absolutely secret by ordinary wizards, but it was no problem for him.
The first round went well, but the second round didn't pique her curiosity much either, because she was well aware of Ian's talent in magic.
And then in the third round...
"The fusion of the three elements—wind, fire, and earth—that's really interesting!"
Her eyes flickered.
It's truly rare to be able to integrate three elements to this extent in a single process.
She pursed her lips.
She pulled open a drawer in the table and took out a document—an application.
Application for Project Proposal: Research on the Deep Mechanism of Elemental Resonance
Her eyes flickered.
This is a project she and several academics have been preparing for for many years, and it will be her most important project for the next few decades.
From studying the resonance mechanism of the four elements to solving the ambiguous links in the process of advancing to the second ring, and then to establishing a quantifiable and replicable path to break through to the second ring.
If successful, the number of second-circle wizards with elemental magic may experience an excessive increase.
Not only are a large number of single-element wizards needed, but also some multi-element wizards. The former are easy to find, but the latter are not so many.
In particular, they hope to explore as many elements as possible.
Ian was naturally among her considerations, but Ian's strength was too weak before.
But it's different now.
"If he can advance to the core level, we can invite him to participate in this project."
Elena pondered.
A brilliant scholar would be a great experimental subject, and would certainly be of great benefit to Ian.
After all, their project is designed to create even more Second Ring Roads.
Therefore, many wizards are eager to join, including some of the core members.
However, we still need to be careful in selecting people, after all, this is a long-term observation project.
At least for Ian at this moment.
She has already listed it as a candidate.
While Elena was thinking about the project, Gunnar was also talking with Nicole.
"Nicole, go and invite Ian over. I'm going to talk to him about the funding issue."
Gunnar said to Nicole.
"A good father."
Nicole's eyes lit up, unable to hide her surprise.
Gunnar's heart skipped a beat when he saw the undisguised adoration in Nicole's eyes.
Not just within the college.
The turmoil outside the college was equally significant.
The Ancient Vine Merchant Guild is one of the larger merchant guilds in the Outer City of Elements. At this moment, the guild leader, Ancient Vine, respectfully looked at the person opposite him.
Opposite him sat a male wizard with light blue eyes and a light blue wizard's robe.
Its body emanated extreme cold, causing even the ancient vines at the peak of the first ring to tremble.
"Lord Icemark, Ian has become the largest shareholder of the Byers Merchant Guild, and he ranked seventh in the initial core examination this time. What should we do? Should we continue targeting the Byers Merchant Guild?"
"Ancient Vine asked."
"Ian!"
Ice Mark's eyes narrowed slightly.
As a core member of the Winter Academy, he had heard of this name and was naturally aware of its relationship with the Byers Trading Company.
But he didn't think Ian could do well in the preliminary round.
But unexpectedly...
"The operation against the Byers Chamber of Commerce can be stopped." He shook his head.
"Sir, this is what we invested in before..."
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At this moment, it was Gu Teng who was somewhat unwilling.
"stupid!"
Icemark Wizard glanced at him and said, "Seventh place in the preliminary test is indeed nothing special for me, since it doesn't necessarily mean I can enter the core. But Ian is a different wizard."
"He's also an alchemy genius. It's said that he repaired the second-ring airship of the battle group. The academy won't ignore such a talent. Normally, it would be fine if he couldn't advance to the core, but judging from his performance this time, even if he doesn't make it this time, he'll most likely make it next time."
"At that time, the ability of such wizards to gather resources will be much stronger than that of ordinary core members, so there is no need to provoke such people."
Gu Teng also understood.
I couldn't help but feel a sense of lingering fear.
Yes, Ian's identity is not just that of a seventh-place finisher in the preliminary exam; that's actually just the least noticeable part of his identity.
"I understand, I will stop everything immediately."
The ancient vine nodded.
"But there's no need to stop everything."
Gu Teng looked at him with a puzzled expression.
Binghen said, "Not targeting him doesn't mean we can't have normal business competition. If he wants to sell his alchemical products, we can sell them too. After all, he's not the core player yet, so you can just gradually take over."
"clear."
Gu Teng left quickly, while Bing Hen looked towards the main courtyard in the distance, his mind wandering.
He didn't want it to be like this either.
However, advancing to the second ring requires too many resources, and he didn't have many options, so he decided to let his junior brother suffer a bit.
"So many invitations!"
At the college home, Ian looked at the dozens of invitations in front of him.
Compared to when he was promoted to elite, the people who invited him this time were clearly on a higher level.
for example...
The top message was from a core disciple of the Four Symbols Academy, inviting him to a private salon next week.
The second letter came from a mid-level wizarding family, whose patriarch was at the peak of the first ring and had been running the academy for decades.
The third letter was an invitation from a squad of a certain warband—not one of the three major warbands, but an independent warband affiliated with the academy.
and many more...
It can only be said that the ranking of a preliminary test is already a clear signal for many wizards and factions.
"And this is probably also the reason for Vice Dean Simon's appearance this time."
Ian shook his head.
He only learned after he left that in previous years the event was presided over by the deans of the five colleges, and the attendance of vice deans was a recent occurrence.
Therefore, this time it has received special attention.
Of course, Ian couldn't go to everyone; he could only choose some. He would definitely go to Flynn's invitation, he had to go to Nicole's, and some others...
Ian had finished tidying up.
I plan to stay at the college for another week.
Similarly, he also discovered new contracts within them, offering protection but taking a 10% cut of the profits.
Previously it was 30%.
It decreased by 20%.
This surprised Ian as well. Perhaps 20% was nothing to Flynn, but it was a significant amount for him.
Ultimately, it all comes down to potential.
One day later.
Ian attended Flynn's salon on time.
But to our surprise, this salon was not held in its usual location, but rather on the ridge of Shishoin.
"And this wizard tower!"
Ian looked at the five-story wizard tower in front of him.
The tower is entirely made of moonstone, and you can see mithril patterns on its body. The window frames are made of ebony, and the glass has faint patterns of timbre.
The terrace at the top of the tower is wider than the tower itself, with a railing, and several magical plants with rings hanging down from the top.
"How luxurious!"
Ian grinned.
Moonstone has the effect of concentrating spiritual power and magic. It is a high-grade material and very expensive, but it is actually used here to build a wizard's tower, and every detail far surpasses his manor on the mountainside.
They're not even in the same league.
Similarly, this was the first time Flynn had invited him here.
"This is the core standard wizard tower. You'll get it after you advance. Please have a seat inside."
Flynn came out with a smile to greet Ian.
"Um."
Ian nodded.
Following him into the wizard's tower, the interior was identical: high-grade alchemical lamps, a carpet adorned with top-tier magical beast fur, and magical scrolls hanging on the walls—an environment comparable to a high-level elemental pool...
"This is the core issue. I'm afraid the castle halfway up the mountain is just there to entertain someone who isn't really valued."
Ian sighed inwardly.
Soon, Flynn introduced him to the wizards who were attending the salon, including two of the core members.
One of them was named Nathaniel, and he looked fierce; the other was named Neil, and he looked all smiles.
Ian felt immense pressure from both of them, and one of them was at the fifth core and the other at the seventh core.
As for Flynn...
"Second core."
Ian had learned a little more about this senior.
Apart from the three, the others were also top figures in the academy, including high-level wizards from warbands and the elite generation of their families.
However, Ian's status was clearly not high enough at this time, and he could only be said to know these people in the salon.
That's it.
He quickly became a marginal figure in the salon.
Ian wasn't annoyed; he simply listened to their conversation and learned quite a bit about the academy.
For example, if the front line is preparing to attack a core wizarding academy under Crimson Eye, it may require a large number of corresponding potions.
There will be a shortage of materials.
Ian silently made a note of it, intending to tell the teacher later so that the teacher could start planting ahead of time.
Just sitting here.
This is an opportunity that ordinary wizards could not even imagine.
night.
Ian left under the cover of night, and looking at the wizard tower behind him, which was faintly glowing, a sense of longing arose in his heart.
We must secure a core spot within a year.
Soon, Ian also told Horton the news, by which time he had already begun to expand the school of thought.
Everything went smoothly.
They encountered no obstacles.
Three days later in the blink of an eye.
Ian went to Wind Whisperer's House.
He first visited the wizard Elena, because she had also sent him a message asking him to come over.
He didn't say anything, but Ian could roughly guess what it was about.
I guess it's the project I mentioned last time.
Ian quickly gained a general understanding of the project.
"This project will be very helpful for wizards to advance to the second ring, but of course it also requires extremely high abilities from the wizards."
I'd be willing to hire you directly, but this project isn't just for me, so your advancement is crucial.
Elena got straight to the point.
"Understood."
Ian nodded.
This project looks like a big one, and there are countless benefits to participating in it. It will also be very helpful for him to advance to the second ring road.
Of course, I have to participate.
It can only be said that the core issue is indeed more important than he imagined.
Sometimes, the core is a threshold.
If you can't get past these obstacles, you simply can't access many things.
With these thoughts in mind, Ian went to the other side of Windwhisper House and met Nicole's father, the head of the Edward family, the wizard Gunnar.
"sit!"
This time, Ian had the opportunity to sit across from the sofa; he remembered last time he was standing.
"The new funding is the same as the previous magic stones, but with an additional Wind Soul Crystal each quarter!"
He said calmly.
Wind Soul Crystal?
As a high-level alchemist, Ian immediately thought of this extraordinary material and was quite surprised.
This material is among the top-tier materials in the first stage of cultivation, and it can remove impurities from spiritual energy.
Although it's not quite as good as the Jade Spirit Tea, it's still a top-tier resource in the first ring.
This will allow him to condense the fourth spiritual crystal more quickly.
"What are the conditions?"
Ian looked at Gunnar in front of him and asked.
Gunnar said calmly, "Once you enter the core, we hope you can support some of the Edward family's proposals at the academy. It's nothing difficult, just cast a vote in favor at the core disciple council."
Ian nodded.
The reason core members hold a high position in the academy is that they possess certain rights, including voting on various proposals, etc.
This request is not unreasonable.
"What if you don't get in?"
"Then let's consider this a friendly gesture," Gunnar smiled.
"I agree."
Ian nodded and signed his name on the contract.
soon.
Ian obtained the Wind Soul Crystal.
This is a translucent crystal with a small swirl inside, resembling a whirlwind.
Gunnar gave him four, which was considered an advance payment, hoping he would work hard to enter the core.
"With these, I should be able to perfect my mental power within a few months, and then try to condense the fourth mental power crystal."
Ian's eyes flickered.
The next step is to focus on the core.
Several days later.
Ian entered the secret realm again, and still did not see White Fang, but he gained a lot.
After leaving.
He boarded the airship that left the academy and headed back to Earth Fortress.
Not only does he still hold a position here, but it is also because this is the most suitable place for him to meditate.
He also has some unresolved issues here.
soon.
The airship landed at the earth fortress.
Ian has also returned.
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