stjorthotic Chapter 323 Full Mobilization, Project End and Rewards, Changes, Another Chapter of Emerald Shadows!
Chapter 323 Full Mobilization, Project End and Rewards, Changes, Another Chapter of Emerald Shadows!
Chapter 323 Full Mobilization, Project End and Rewards, Changes, Back to Emerald Shadow!
General meeting of the entire college.
The site is located on one side of the main courtyard, covering a large area, and its shape is a cylindrical building resembling a gladiatorial arena.
As Ian stepped inside, his gaze swept inwards.
At the very center and front is a huge platform, where several large round tables are placed.
Two names are displayed in front of you.
They were Aaron and Vice Dean Simon, but neither of them had arrived yet, and their seats were empty.
Below the platform, the first row consists of the deans of the five major colleges and the commanders of the three major battle groups of the academy.
Following them are the ministers from various departments and the vice deans of the college.
Following them are the deputy ministers of various departments, as well as the representative wizards from the large families and affiliated colleges belonging to the academy.
Next came some newly promoted second-ring wizards, as well as ordinary second-ring wizards, and so on.
After these people, a clear dividing line appears.
Ian looked over.
His seat was in the first row behind the dividing line.
Surrounding him were the top students from several other academies, as well as important figures from the battle group.
They all share a common characteristic.
"They're all first-ring wizards!"
Ian couldn't help but feel a sense of感慨 (gan3kai3, mixed feelings).
In this wizarding world of vying for supremacy, combat power is the most important aspect for wizards, and for a first-ring wizard, a second-ring wizard is an absolute crushing force.
Even though Ian is already very strong.
He didn't dare say he could hold off a second-ring enemy, and even felt that he probably couldn't hold out for long in a real battle.
This is why he wanted to advance to the second ring.
At least if they were to meet on the battlefield, the second ring would have the ability to fight or resist.
"I wonder what they're going to talk about at this college-wide meeting."
Ian looked ahead and saw that many second-circle wizards had already arrived.
The fact that his teacher, Kieran, had also arrived demonstrates the high level of importance of this plenary session.
According to his understanding.
It seems that all the wizards and families who can attend must come.
Keep in mind this is during wartime.
"Ian!"
Suddenly, a voice came from behind. Ian turned around and saw Flynn striding in.
Compared to before, the aura emanating from him was now even more oppressive.
As he walked by, the wizards along the route bowed in respect.
Flynn's expression was natural, as if all of this was perfectly normal.
"Senior Flynn."
Ian naturally didn't need to bow. On one hand, he was the top student in the academy, possessing a level comparable to the second ring in some respects; on the other hand, the two were also quite familiar with each other.
"Tsk tsk, it hasn't been that long, but you seem to be in even better shape. You should be close to advancing to the second ring."
Flynn approached.
After seeing Ian's condition, they were also somewhat shocked.
If he were in his first ring, he would probably be defeated by Ian in one move.
This is intuition.
"There's still some distance to go."
Ian shook his head.
That's not an exaggeration; we're still lacking in three areas: witchcraft, mental strength, and physical training.
The only difference is that after advancing to the Dawn Radiance level, his cultivation speed might be three or four times faster than before.
This phase will end soon.
Flynn said with a smile that he had known Ian for a long time and knew his personality.
I immediately realized that it was almost time.
"Keep it up! We're looking forward to your advancement to the second ring. All of us senior brothers and sisters, including myself, are really looking forward to it, after all, you're the top core player."
Ian nodded.
He was obviously referring to Kieran's other students.
Unfortunately, apart from the Kylian I've met before, I've only met him once and there haven't been any further encounters.
The first ring and the second ring are two different levels.
They're from different circles too.
"Tsk tsk tsk, don't fail. The higher the elemental resonance, the greater the backlash from failure. If you fail once, you might not get a second chance."
Listen to the sound.
Ian and Flynn both frowned and turned around, only to see a wizard with a gloomy face and downcast eyes, who gave off a very uncomfortable feeling.
"Hmph, Carter Lawrence, you'd better take care of yourself, you little punk who didn't even spare the Chief."
Flynn retorted.
The wizard named Carter's eye twitched, then he snorted and walked past the two of them.
"Let's focus on advancing to the second ring first. What's the use of being the top leader or even the number one core if we can't advance?"
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As the man walked by, Ian still looked puzzled; he didn't even recognize the wizard.
"The second-circle wizard on the Vice Dean's side of the Four Symbols Academy advanced a few years earlier than me," Flynn explained to him.
Vice Dean?
Ian immediately understood that this was one of the conservative wizarding families of the Four Symbols Academy, who were at odds with Kieran.
It seems there's quite a bit of competition between the two ring roads.
"Don't worry, at least you don't need to worry about these things before you reach the Second Ring Road. I've already gone there."
"7
Flynn offered words of comfort and then walked forward.
Ian nodded and went to his seat.
Soon, the wizards arrived one by one, and Ian saw many familiar wizards.
Adam is on his side.
He still hadn't advanced to the second ring at this point.
"I will challenge you again after the next core assessment, and I will advance regardless of the outcome."
Adam noticed his gaze and transmitted his voice to him.
Ian looked strange.
But he didn't say anything. Adam is now so strong that he could easily defeat him even with one hand. He'll give him a surprise later.
Another half hour later.
Most of the seats on the Second Ring Road were occupied.
It's impossible for it to be completely full, since we're still in a state of war, but this is the most people Ian has ever seen.
then.
Then Aaron appeared, accompanied by Simon's clone.
Aaron sat in the center, his gaze sweeping across the entire venue. Accompanied by a pressure of life force, everyone fell silent.
"It's great that all the wizards who could return at this time have come back."
Aaron slowly began, "And I believe many wizards already know the purpose of this academy-wide meeting."
Upon hearing this, one could clearly hear some commotion among the wizards.
"It is well known that our academy has been at war with the Crimson Eyes for the past few years, but I think it's time for that war to end."
Ian straightened his back slightly.
Aaron’s tone was calm, but it was this calmness that made all the wizards feel their breath catch in their throats!
"We have been fighting the Crimson Eyes in the White Rock Mountains for too long. Every year that drags on, the list of those who have died grows by another page, and the resources consumed increase by another batch. But fortunately, thanks to the efforts of the academy's wizards, the Crimson Eyes are nearing their limit. So I have made two decisions."
"First, the academy has decided to launch a full-scale offensive using elemental magic. The sole objective is to utterly annihilate the Crimson Eyes, annex their territory, and seize their resources. Note that this is a full mobilization!"
Full mobilization!
The wizards below gasped for breath.
I understand what this means.
This means that it will be very difficult for any wizard to escape this vortex.
But some people have questions.
After all, the Crimson Eyes' third-ring combat power is not easy to deal with, so where does the academy get its confidence?
"The second thing," Aaron straightened up, "is that the academy has already contacted the Gray Tower Radiance branch, and they will provide technical support."
The wizards below's eyes lit up.
My confidence immediately increased.
No wonder.
Ian's eyes narrowed slightly, and he immediately realized that it must be the mineral vein that made Radiance decide to intervene.
However, there should also be limitations.
Otherwise, Glow would take direct action instead of just providing technical support.
"Every war kills many people, but every victorious war also yields a wealth of resources. Everyone, how many resources you get depends on your contribution to the war. Every bit of mental energy you expend will become a resource for your progress."
At last.
Aaron didn't mince words; instead, he made direct promises of benefits, which further excited the wizards below.
Next came the meeting of the second-ring wizards.
Even Ian, as the core leader, was not qualified to participate. This is the essential difference in status between the first and second rings in the academy.
He seemed to be close to power.
But without advancing to the second ring, all of this is ultimately superficial; it's just a reserve role.
"So after I go back this time, I need to work hard to advance to the second ring."
Ian squinted.
At this point, he only had this one task left... no, there was still one more...
"Ian, wait for me after the meeting. Dean Simon wants to see you."
The communication crystal rang, and Ian saw that the message was from Elena, so he stopped in his tracks.
The second thing.
Currently, only Elena's project team remains.
The meeting inside the hall continued, and during the wait, Ian did not waste any time, but began to think about what he had previously lacked.
"What we lack right now is resonance, mental strength, magic enhancement, and physical training."
Ian pondered.
He hasn't exhausted his resources in terms of resonance yet; let's see if he can continue to improve it.
His plan is to improve as much as possible.
He doesn't plan to push himself to the limit and improve recklessly, since the cost-effectiveness is too low, and his talent can be improved.
He might need to find some resources to improve his mental strength.
With the completion of the sorcery system, only two spells remain, and they are very close to reaching the master level.
Previously, it might have taken another year.
It is currently estimated that this can be achieved within six months, which is also a benefit of improved talent.
The second is body training.
I need to go to Cuiying again.
While pondering the details, the internal meeting ended, and Ian quickly arrived at a room according to the address sent to him.
Enter it.
Then they saw Simon's clone and Elena standing to the side.
"Dean Simon, Lady Elena."
Ian said respectfully.
"Not bad, you're in even better shape than before. You should have a good chance of advancing to the second ring."
Simon looked at him and nodded.
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Ian asked, "I wonder why the adults summoned me here?"
Elena spoke up at this moment.
"Ian, how's your water elemental resonance perception going?"
Ian's eyes flickered, but he answered truthfully, saying that he had found the optimal resonance frequency.
"really."
Elena nodded.
"The reason I called you here is actually quite simple: to check on your progress. If it's good, you can organize the article and publish it directly. At this critical juncture, it can also boost morale."
Simon revealed his purpose.
"It depends on the dean's arrangements."
Ian naturally had no objections.
"Don't worry, you'll definitely get your share of the benefits," Simon said slowly. "You played a crucial role in the project, and I can guarantee you promotion to a university scholar after your paper is published. In addition, I promise you a piece of land in the second ring road or equivalent resources."
Ian's breath hitched.
Resource points within the Second Ring Road.
This was something he hadn't expected at all, because this had been emphasized several times in the past.
Even Flynn is said to be working hard for his own resources.
So he got it before he even advanced to the second ring?
Gurgle.
"Of course, I suggest you wait a bit. Even now, resources in the Second Ring Road are very scarce. I recommend you wait until you reach the Second Ring Road before making a choice."
Simon suggested.
"I understand, sir."
Ian nodded.
He simply doesn't have the time right now.
"You should hurry up and advance. You should know what Radiance is planning. The academy is serious this time. But there have been some problems with Radiance. I heard that Gray Tower has acquired a new world. The war may be postponed, but it will only be for five or six years at most."
Simon reminded him.
"Understood, Dean."
Ian nodded.
Leave the main courtyard.
Ian returned to the Wizard's Tower and began his new studies.
He also gave the final data report to the project team, who have already begun compiling the paper.
It is expected to be published in three months.
Time passed little by little.
Ian used the new resource access he gained from the core assessment three months ago to exchange for a resource related to mental strength.
Speaking of that assessment...
Ian easily took first place.
In the blink of an eye.
A month has passed.
"Elemental coordination has reached the Master level, and talent has increased by 300."
Talent: 20500 → 20800.
"6
"Finish it!"
Seeing the prompt, Ian filled in the blanks without hesitation, and the four elements immediately began to swirl in his mind.
A dozen minutes later.
Ian stretched out his hand, and a nearly translucent substance drifted out—this was the new power of the Four Symbols.
"The quality has improved significantly compared to before, by about 30%."
Ian compared them.
After a simple test, his body felt relaxed.
With this spell completed, he will have one last spell left to complete the spell.
"Faster than expected!"
Ian couldn't help but sigh.
The talent level of the Sun-level is much stronger than before, and the same goes for the learning ability.
Even in terms of mental strength.
With sufficient resources, he estimated that they would soon reach their limit.
Even in terms of resonance, there has been a 0.5% improvement, which was unimaginable before.
We're getting closer and closer to the Second Ring Road.
"And the outside world has changed a lot too."
He couldn't help but think about the changes that had occurred over the past period of time.
With the completion of the academy's full mobilization, the academy has completely entered a state of war, and it can be said that even core members cannot be exempted from participating in the war at this time.
In other words, he is now the chief, and the project team has the freedom to act independently.
Otherwise, I'm afraid I'll have to go out too.
I just don't know how long it can last.
We need to advance as soon as possible.
"And I've completely adapted to the changes in my new body, it's time to go to the Emerald Shadow Secret Realm."
Ian pondered.
I just don't know how high a level he can reach now that he's at the Golden Blood Perfection stage.
soon.
He left the academy quietly.
Board the airship.
soon.
I've come to Emerald Shadow again!