Chapter 368: Transaction

Lin Chao said lightly.

To demand the Arcane Eye—for any nation, this was absolutely an abrupt matter.

The Arcane Eye could definitely be considered a secret of the Arcane Empire.

This kind of powerful weapon could even shoot down angels.

Ordinary nations that mastered such a weapon would naturally exercise control and restrict the outflow of the technology.

Sure enough, as Lin Chao spoke, the expressions of the Arcanists present changed slightly.

"Such great ambition, to actually want the Arcane Eye!"

"The Arcane Eye is the strongest defensive weapon on the surface, researched by the countless ancestors of our Arcane Empire through blood and sweat over hundreds of years; how could it be given away!"

A single sentence from Lin Chao stirred the anger of all the Arcanists in the room.

The Great Arcanist Kong Ping's reaction was surprisingly calm; he continued to smile and said, "His Highness the Nine Prince has quite a large appetite."

However, unexpectedly, he did not reject it outright.

"Such a weapon, capable of guarding the peace of a city—I fear everyone would want one," Lin Chao said softly.

The Arcane Empire's Arcane, Golem Puppets, and the Arcane Eye could all be considered good things.

It could be said that every other empire in this world wanted to possess them.

Among them, the blueprints for Golem Puppets were relatively widespread; the manufacturing of Golem Puppets was no secret, and large factions could master it by paying a certain price.

Of course, to actually manufacture them, one had to be a faction on the level of the Church.

Naturally, not all secrets of the Golem Puppets had been leaked; the Arcane Empire still retained several of the most powerful models that had not been breached by other Temples or factions.

The Arcane Eye was the same; it remained the Arcane Empire's strongest defensive weapon and had not yet been leaked.

"Guard the peace of a city, perhaps." The Great Arcanist thought of something, his eyes filled with nostalgia; he looked at the others present, "Have you all reviewed today's lessons? Go back and review them three times."

"Understood."

"Very well."

These Arcanists understood that their teacher was sending them away.

They did not know the reason, but they left as instructed.

In the courtyard, only Lin Chao, the Great Arcanist Kong Ping, and Ye Di remained.

The Great Arcanist looked at Lin Chao and spoke slowly: "I heard from Kongwa that the Nine Prince does not believe in the God of Song. Why is that?"

Anyone from the Shaya Royal Family could be said to be the most loyal believers of the God of Song.

Even if they were not, they would pretend to be.

That could bring them status, wealth, and power.

"Why should I believe in him? He and I are not even familiar.

If I were to choose to believe in a creature, I might prefer to believe in one that looks pleasing to the eye.

For example... a butterfly, or perhaps a little bird."

Lin Chao thought of the butterfly-bird again.

Every time he reincarnated, his timeline was not from beginning to end.

He did not know where that butterfly-bird he kept in his heart was in this space-time.

Or perhaps, in that pitch-black, bottomless place, that big guy was waiting for him.

"The Nine Prince has no faith?" The Great Arcanist smiled.

Ye Di, standing to the side, could not help but interject: "What qualification does the God of Song have to make us believe in him?

Rather than believing in others, it is better to believe in oneself!"

Beside them, the Great Arcanist Kong Ping finally took a serious look at Ye Di.

The more he looked, the more surprised he became.

"You seem more like someone from our Arcane Empire.

It is a pity that the people of this world are too deeply, too deeply influenced by the grace of the gods," the Great Arcanist sighed.

"Gods are nothing more than a type of powerful creature," Ye Di said dismissively.

To him, no matter how strong the gods of this world were, were they stronger than the Manager?

In his eyes, those gods were no different from powerful monsters; killing them could earn experience.

And the meaning of them coming to this world was to pull the gods down from their altars.

"This is the Shaya Kingdom; if the people of the Church heard you say such things, you would be sent to the gallows," the Great Arcanist said with a smile.

"Hmph." Ye Di let out a cold snort and said no more.

Beside them, Lin Chao continued: "Great Arcanist Kong Ping, what conditions are required for you to be willing to teach me the Arcane Eye?"

To Lin Chao, everything in this world could be traded.

Including the Arcane Eye.

If it could not be traded, it was simply because the bargaining chip was not large enough.

The Great Arcanist looked at Lin Chao and suddenly said: "His Highness Prince Lin, are you willing to study the Arcane Dao?"

"Is this the condition?"

"It is, and it is not."

"I agree."

In just a few words, the two decided on an important matter.

"His Highness is a straightforward person; I shall now pass the Arcane Dao to the Prince," the Great Arcanist said, taking out a spell scroll.

"The Arcane Dao is recorded within this spell scroll.

If His Highness Prince Lin places his hand upon it, he will be able to comprehend the Arcane Dao."

"If Your Highness's talent is acceptable, you could become an Arcanist before I leave."

"Once Your Highness becomes an Arcanist, I will discuss the matter of the Arcane Eye with you."

"Is it enough if I learn it?" Lin Chao's expression was calm, his hand resting on the spell scroll.

Instantly, a massive amount of information surged from the spell scroll into Lin Chao's mind.

This information was incredibly complex and vast.

It could be said that it contained all sorts of information regarding Arcane.

Lin Chao knew that among the professions of this world, the Arcanist was definitely considered extremely difficult.

Some professions have prerequisites such as faith in a certain god, while others require possessing a certain bloodline.

And to become an Arcanist, the prerequisite is to understand several disciplines.

These include botany, metallurgy, the mental lineage, and so on.

All this information was compiled within this scroll!

If it were an Ordinary person, receiving so much information in an instant would definitely cause their brain to feel chaotic, requiring quite a bit of time to organize.

However, for Lin Chao, this much information was merely like a drop of Water in the ocean.

Composition.

Space.

Plants.

Medicinal liquids.

Various information surged in, and Lin Chao digested it in an instant.

The Great Arcanist watched Lin Chao's reaction and nodded with satisfaction: "As expected of the Nine Prince, knowledgeable and well-read."

Only a person with vast knowledge could receive so much information in an instant without panic or confusion.

However, the next second, the smile on the Great Arcanist's face froze.

It was seen that in Lin Chao's hand, a glimmer of white light appeared.

The light was very faint, without any offensive power, and could not even dazzle a person's eyes.

Yet, seeing this, the expression on the Great Arcanist's face froze.

"First-level Arcane, Flash, correct?" Lin Chao looked at Kong Ping and said slowly, "Do I count as having mastered Arcane?"

"How can this be!" Kong Ping was truly somewhat unsettled; he muttered, "How can this be."

Prince Lin had actually, in front of him, gone from nothing to directly casting an Arcane.

This kind of talent was enough to exceed his understanding.

According to the history of the Arcane Empire, this kind of talent, since the birth of the Arcane Empire, would be enough to rank in the top three.

But soon, thinking of something, a flash of dimness crossed the Great Arcanist's eyes, fleeting, and he smiled and said, "Prince Lin has given me quite a few surprises; this... is enough."

"Now, can we discuss the matter of the Arcane Eye?" Lin Chao asked.

Previously, Lin Chao had thought about taking on a secondary profession.

However, regarding the profession for this secondary path, he had not yet made a firm decision.

For example, a Mage, or perhaps a Wizard, or some obscure but powerful profession.

Lin Chao had not yet made up his mind.

Now, having the opportunity to become an Arcanist, Lin Chao did not let it pass.

Among all professions, the Arcanist was definitely considered a powerful one.

Moreover, an Arcanist could also be considered a type of spellcaster, and compared to a Mage, they were more comprehensive.

The shock in the Great Arcanist's eyes dissipated; he seemed to have thought of something and felt some regret.

"If I had met you years earlier... how good that would have been." The Great Arcanist sighed with regret, but he did not dwell on this topic, instead saying, "I can give you the blueprints for the Arcane Eye, but... you must agree to a few things for me."

"Which things?" Lin Chao inquired.

"Being able to study Arcane shows that you truly do not have a god you believe in.

You know, our Arcane Empire has a grudge against the Four Great Temples.

The first thing you must agree to is not to establish an alliance with the Four Great Temples."

Upon seeing Lin Chao use Arcane, the Great Arcanist Kong Ping understood that this Nine Prince of the Saya Kingdom before him was different from what the world rumored.

The world rumored that Prince Lin had no talent for singing, nor any talent for cultivation.

Just from the move Prince Lin had just displayed, it was clear the rumors were completely wrong.

Prince Lin was definitely far more terrifying than imagined.

Therefore, the Great Arcanist said that Lin Chao should not form an alliance with the Four Great Temples.

After all, not just anyone was qualified to form an alliance with the Four Great Temples.

"No problem," Lin Chao agreed.

He wanted to transcend this world, so naturally, he would not form an alliance with the four great gods.

In fact, to a certain extent, these four great gods were all his enemies.

Even if they were not now, once he became powerful, and once the number of players grew, they would be.

"The second point, regarding the secrets of the Arcane Eye, you must not spread them, especially not letting other Temples know!

This point is very important; you need to have the strength to protect the Arcane Eye."

The Great Arcanist Kong Ping spoke, his expression serious.

The Four Great Temples had always viewed the Arcane Empire as a thorn in their side.

If the Arcane Empire were discovered to have an Arcane Eye elsewhere, they would certainly dispatch personnel to seize the Arcane Eye for research.

"Naturally, no problem," Lin Chao agreed.

The Great Arcanist glanced at Lin Chao, and the topic was not discussed further.

Even if the blueprints for the Arcane Eye were given to Prince Lin, Prince Lin would still need time to digest them.

It is unknown how long it would take to finish crafting it.

Moreover, even if Prince Lin were to craft the Arcane Eye, he likely would not use it so quickly.

After all, since the Arcane Empire established the Arcane Eye, the number of times it has been used can be counted on one hand.

"The last point, and also the most important one.

That is... the Arcane Eye can only be used to protect... the humans who should be protected, rather than to attack... our own kin." The Great Arcanist spoke slowly, his words devout, "Back then, in order to build the Arcane Eye, the Great Sage Xido of the Empire blinded one of his own eyes.

Xido hoped that the Arcane Eye would be a weapon to protect humanity, not a weapon for humans to fight, attack, and slaughter one another."

Xido, Lin Chao knew of him.

He was one of the three Great Sages of the Arcane Empire, and also the man known in the world today as being closest to the gods.

"No problem." Lin Chao agreed once again.

Players are the strongest weapons for sieging cities and seizing territories.

He has no use for the Arcane Eye.

"Good, I can give you the blueprints for the Arcane Eye.

Tomorrow, send someone over to collect them." The Great Arcanist did not waste any more words.

"Good." Lin Chao nodded, "Koya City will also supply Star Sand to the Arcane Empire."

"Good." The Great Arcanist laughed heartily.

Lin Chao chatted with Kong Ping for a few moments, discussed some specific details, and then turned and left.

The Great Arcanist watched Lin Chao with a complex look in his eyes, then returned to his own room.

He took out paper and a pen and began to write a letter.

"Xido, I have met someone in the Shaya Kingdom, someone just like you.

His talent is even greater than yours... his personality might be very similar to yours.

It is a pity that I met him a bit too late.

If I had met him a dozen years earlier, that would have been wonderful.

The matter of the Star Sand has already been resolved.

Regarding the blueprints for the Arcane Eye, I am prepared to hand them over to that person.

After all... our brilliant civilization, the lifeblood of our Arcane Empire... it cannot just..."

Kong Ping finished writing the letter, stood up, and walked with a staggering gait.

He began to draft the blueprints for the Arcane Eye.

One day later.

Lin Chao returned to his room and opened the blueprints for the Arcane Eye.

He looked at the blueprints, a look of amazement flashing in his eyes.

"Indeed, one must not underestimate the people of the world.

The sophistication and ingenuity of the Arcane Eye even surpass the Yuan Shi Legacy I have seen."

Of course, the Yuan Shi Legacy is much more powerful in terms of functionality than the Arcane Eye.

But in terms of refinement and utility, it is not as good as the Arcane Eye.

Lin Chao asked himself, even if it were him, he would be unable to invent the Arcane Eye.

In Lin Chao's view, the Arcane Eye is a work of supernatural craftsmanship, truly worthy of being the surface world's number one defensive weapon and the Empire's final bastion.

According to what is recorded in the blueprints, Lin Chao felt that if the Arcane Eye were activated, the power of a single strike would likely cause him to perish even if he were to take it head-on now.

Of course, he understands technique and would not take it head-on.

But other Legendary figures certainly do not have as much technique as Lin Chao.

"With the Arcane Eye, once Iron Stone City is built, it will finally possess true defensive power.

Even if we go to war with the Temple, there will be no need to worry about collapsing too quickly.

Moreover, the Arcane Eye can be improved even further."

Lin Chao looked at the blueprints of the Arcane Eye and fell into deep thought.

He could not manufacture the Arcane Eye, or rather, he lacked the train of thought and ideas in that regard to manufacture it, but improving it was not a difficult task for him.

Half a day passed, and Lin Chao opened his eyes: "It is a pity that, limited by the materials, the improved Arcane Eye has limited enhancements, at most ten times stronger."

Ten times, in Lin Chao's view, is enough to threaten the realm of the gods.

"After the God Descent, once I understand the realm of the gods, I can indeed strengthen the Arcane Eye again."

Lin Chao sighed with emotion.

Last time, he obtained a nine-headed dog at the chamber of commerce, and through Heiniu's Slay, Lin Chao obtained three points of Divine Power and one point of Killing Divinity.

However, even having obtained them, he could not use them.

Of course, if given enough time to analyze them, he would naturally learn how to use them.

But how could that compare to the convenience of observing a God Descent up close?

Three days later is the day of the God Descent, and Lin Chao is very expectant.

Of course, just as expectant as him are Heiniu and many believers of the God of Song in the Shaya Kingdom.

(End of this chapter)