Chapter 464

As the last few Level 3 wizards hurried in, the heavy alloy doors of the conference hall slid shut with a low rumble, cutting off the last traces of noise from the outside.

The atmosphere inside the hall became even more solemn and heavy, as if the air itself had solidified.

The soft light cast from the dome began to flicker and fluctuate with subtle, irregular movements.

This was not a malfunction of the lighting system, but because the thousand-plus formal wizards of Level 3 and above gathered in the hall had all subconsciously entered a state of high focus or alertness.

The powerful spiritual energy they radiated intertwined and collided, forming an invisible "elemental turbulence" that interfered with the propagation of light in the physical world.

The flickering light was the direct manifestation of this surging power.

Just then, a female wizard sitting not far to Jie Ming's right turned toward him.

Her eyes filled with undisguised curiosity as she looked Jie Ming up and down, asking softly, "Are you... Wizard Jie Ming?"

Jie Ming turned to look; she was a capable-looking middle-aged witch in a pale cyan robe.

She carried the distinct scent of various mixed alchemical materials, clearly indicating long-term immersion in the craft.

He nodded, feeling a bit strange: "I am. May I ask who you are?"

Before he could continue, a tall, thin male wizard to his left, wearing a monocle and exuding a scholarly air, leaned in as well.

His face showed even more obvious excitement than the witch's: "It's him! It's definitely him! Wizard Jie Ming! The direct junior of Lord Andong Buchanan! The hero who brought our Profound Heaven Sect the opportunity for its first 'Tier 1 Cultivation Agreement'!"

He didn't speak loudly, but in this relatively quiet area of the front rows, it still drew the attention of several Level 5 wizards.

Many gazes focused on Jie Ming again, filled with inquiry, curiosity, and even a trace of imperceptible awe.

The witch's eyes brightened even further, and she immediately chimed in: "Ah! So it really is you! I've long admired your name! I heard you also have extremely high attainments in alchemy? I am Mira Yinye, a Senior Alchemy Instructor at the academy. If there's a chance in the future, please do give me some guidance!"

The male wizard also nodded vigorously: "I am Oleg Star-Trace, Senior Instructor of Runes and Energy Configuration! It is a great honor to be seated with you!"

He rubbed his hands together, looking both slightly constrained and expectant: "That... I wonder if I might have the luck to obtain from you..."

Mira Yinye stepped in first, lowering her voice with a hint of earnestness: "Wizard Jie Ming, I wonder if I could purchase some 'Fantasy Elements' from you? I have a few hypotheses regarding 'Spirit Catalysis' and 'Matter Activation' that urgently need this unique energy for verification..."

Oleg Star-Trace also nodded like a chicken pecking at rice: "Exactly! I also wish to purchase some! To study the stability and amplification effects of new runes under 'non-standard energy flows'!"

Their words seemed to open a floodgate.

Several other Level 5 wizards nearby who had been eavesdropping also spoke up, their tones polite:

"Wizard Jie Ming, a pleasure! I also wish to order some Fantasy Elements, to be used for..."

"Me too, one of my research projects is stuck at a critical node, and I want to try using the properties of Fantasy Elements to break through..."

"The price is negotiable, could you reserve some quota for me..."

Facing this sudden request for a "group buy," Jie Ming was stunned for a moment before he realized what was happening.

He hadn't publicly opened a shop to sell "Fantasy Elements" before; all transactions had been handled through Sister Wei Ao, Ma Ding, or private introductions by high-ranking wizards.

For those high-ranking wizards who lacked direct connections but had needs and research interests, obtaining this "hot commodity" wasn't easy.

Thinking about it, it did seem like he could properly open a "shop" dedicated to providing standardized "Fantasy Element" sales services to ordinary wizard clients, which would both earn military merits and expand his influence...

But as the thought turned, Jie Ming shook his head and abandoned the idea.

The idea was good, but the reality was that even with the current "semi-private" sales model, meeting the orders of his existing high-ranking clients was already making him feel "stretched thin."

The conversion of Qi (Fantasy Elements) relied on the entire Plane Nuolun and the Ninde Sect, and while the efficiency was astonishing, it wasn't created out of thin air.

The plane's energy conversion, the output of the Zhumin Society's faith, the collection of Hong Chen Qi... all special energies had their limits and cycles.

The total amount of high-purity spiritual energy that could be stably produced each day was limited.

For those high-ranking wizards who often needed large amounts of "experimental materials" for cutting-edge research, his current output was indeed a "drop in the bucket."

Therefore, with his current output, it was difficult to support a public, stable sales network aimed at the broad mass of high-ranking wizards.

"Wizards, a pleasure." Jie Ming steadied himself, first politely responding to Mira, Oleg, and the others, then said, "There is no problem with the sale of Fantasy Elements. If you have needs, you can place an order directly through my Terminal Realm ID, and I will arrange for the servants within the plane to process the orders and handle shipping."

"However, production capacity is currently limited, and I may not be able to satisfy everyone's large-scale demands at once. Orders will need to be allocated based on sequence and current stock. I ask for your understanding."

He provided his official contact information, effectively opening a semi-formal "custom sales" channel.

Just as several wizards were busy recording the ID and exchanging low-voiced pleasantries, the massive light screen in the central high-platform area of the conference hall suddenly lit up.

The figure of the Dean of the Profound Heaven Sect's 147th Academy, a Tier 7 Wizard, Avery Knight, appeared on the screen.

His gaze seemed to sweep across the sea of heads in the conference hall through the screen.

Without any opening remarks or pleasantries, he went straight to the point, his voice clearly transmitted to every corner through the amplification array:

"Everyone is here. The meeting begins."

"According to the latest summary analysis from the sect's intelligence department, as well as partial information revealed at the Xinghuanlian Alliance coordination meeting, it can be confirmed: both the 'Hundunmi Sect' and the 'Xiushi Society' have also only conscripted formal wizards of Level 3 and above for this war."

He paused, his tone heavy:

"Based on the currently known absolute military strength, as well as the actual combat power totals evaluated based on past war cases..."

"Our Profound Heaven Sect is at an absolute disadvantage."

As his voice fell, a wave of suppressed gasps and whispers rose in the conference hall.

Although they had been mentally prepared, hearing it confirmed by the Dean himself still made many hearts sink.

(End of chapter)