Chapter 1496: Application of Parallelism, Public Identity

"How is it? Xia Duo, isn't it magical! When I first discovered this, I was also startled, but in reality—"

As he spoke, Buluode walked out of the Arcane Energy Field range while holding that Crystal Ball. The Crystal Ball, which had just been glowing within the field, extinguished instantly, and the Magic Aura upon it became increasingly unstable as its distance from the field grew, until it vanished completely.

"Look, this is just a toy; it can only take effect within an Arcane Energy Field."

"No, what you are thinking is that this so-called toy cannot take effect in the outside world, but what I am thinking is why the Arcane Energy Field can turn this Crystal Ball into a Magic Item. Besides, this is not a toy, Teacher, don't you agree!"

"Indeed, Buluode, your sensitivity in this regard is far inferior to Xia Duo's! How did we discover the Arcane Energy Field? It was when the Independent Arcane Fire Device disintegrated. Once the device is put into practical use, it is conceivable that a large Arcane Energy Field must exist in the surrounding area, and only an Independent Arcane Fire Device can maintain such a large Arcane Energy Field. By then, the production of Magic Items will no longer need to rely on Spellcasters; ordinary people will be fully capable of it!"

Regarding Iolum's vision, Xia Duo nodded repeatedly. This was, in fact, the automated production of Magic Items he had always longed for but could not obtain!

In the past, he had only focused his solution on using machines to replace Spellcasters in linking Magic Items to the Magic Net, never imagining that a special field could actually allow quasi-Magic Items to automatically link to the Magic Net.

Quasi-Magic Items, strictly speaking, are just ordinary items that have not yet been linked to the Magic Net. As long as the industrial level is sufficient, ordinary people can mass-produce quasi-Magic Items.

But for the step of linking to the Magic Net, ordinary people cannot substitute; there must be a Spellcaster who possesses the corresponding Knowledge.

In other words, as long as there is an Arcane Energy Field, Xia Duo could now mass-produce quasi-Magic Items to be used as Magic Items, though since the Independent Arcane Fire Device has not yet been put into practical use, there might be nowhere to use them even if they were produced.

At the thought of this, Xia Duo's desire for the Independent Arcane Fire Device grew even more intense.

A new type of energy could never just be used as a backup spellcasting battery for an Arcanist; on its foundation, a series of related Applications would certainly emerge.

Just for now, the Arcane Energy Field might only be an accidental discovery, but from a long-term perspective, it might be an inevitability, just a little early.

……

"Then, since Teacher is in such a hurry to find me, is it because you want to integrate this Arcane Energy Changyu Fashang Jizhi into the experimental plan?"

"Yes, since it has been discovered, it must certainly be put to use."

"But in that case, the project's progress will be delayed by at least half a year. Has Teacher considered the impact of this?"

"Of course I have considered it, but it is worth it. Otherwise, even if the device were put into practical use, we would still have to conduct application research, which might waste even more time than now!"

"Since Teacher says so, then let's do it that way!"

In fact, Xia Duo could roughly guess Iolum's mindset; it was nothing more than the fact that even if the device were put into practical use in the short term, the benefit to Arcanists would only be in terms of Arcane Energy.

And now, although it is still in the experimental stage, there is actually no shortage of Arcane Energy, it is just that it cannot be obtained continuously.

This is like developing a nuclear weapon on Earth but lacking the corresponding long-range delivery equipment. Are we supposed to bomb ourselves?

In the process of perfecting a nuclear weapon, researching a basic delivery system is not a waste of time.

Next came the design, discussion, and experimentation of the new plan. The experiments regarding the previous plan were also continuing; although a bit was wasted, it was not that much.

Compared to the previous plan, the new plan only added an Arcane Energy Changyu Fashang Jizhi. There was no need for excessive verification of the Principles; it was more of a process of constant fitting, adjustment, and re-fitting in terms of engineering.

……

And on the second day after Xia Duo returned to Seventon, the news regarding the birth of the seventeenth Great Arcanist of Netheril spread rapidly.

The Great Arcanists currently on the surface in Netheril can be roughly divided into three factions, the most numerous of which is undoubtedly the Seven Towers.

There are eight existing simultaneously on the surface alone, including the seven Controllers of the Seven Towers and the Princess's teacher, Bailun.

Next is the neutral faction of the Kangjienio lineage, including Kangjienio, Iolum, and Buluode; Xia Duo is now also classified into this faction.

Finally, there is a group that is not entirely a single camp, perhaps collectively referred to as the "Independent Faction," referring to these five people: Kelifu, Braun, Weide, Magna, and Lord Huo Ke, who was just publicly announced at the beginning of the year.

Among them, Braun and Weide have a very poor relationship, while Magna and Kelifu have a very good one, and Huo Ke does not have a good relationship with anyone.

Of course, this is only on the surface; what it is like in private, only they themselves know.

Besides these dozen or so Great Arcanists on the surface, just among those Xia Duo knows, there are also Kaousi of the Seven Towers and Zhenna of the Ming Shui Chamber of Commerce.

There are probably many more that Xia Duo does not know; according to his calculations, each of the Seven Towers hides at least one Great Arcanist.

As for the hidden "Independent" Great Arcanists, perhaps they exist, but they are certainly few and far between. After all, without the support of a faction, who could live in seclusion safely?

Although the identity of President Zhenna of the Ming Shui Chamber of Commerce has not been made public, it is probably not a secret.

Just like Xia Duo this time, wanting to go to Akaola to reap benefits and gain credentials, it would certainly not be possible without a certain level of strength and status. If he did not reveal his identity, those benefits would naturally be missed.

Those hidden Independent Great Arcanists, can they miss an opportunity once and then miss it every time?

Not to mention anything else, just the Mithril quota that the Arcane Union gives to each Mage Tower is absolutely two different concepts depending on whether there is a Great Arcanist or not.

Of course, now that the Mithril Refining methods have been opened up, Mithril Mines no longer need to be handed over to Yierlan or Danzo for refining according to the old agreements. In the future, there may be more hidden Independent Great Arcanists.

……

Regarding the disturbances in the outside world and the numerous requests for meetings, Xia Duo ignored them all. On one hand, he was very busy; on the other hand, with his current status, he could already ignore the opinions of the vast majority of others.

Of course, there were some people he still had to see.

For example, Saide of the Ming Shui Chamber of Commerce, who came in person to send a message for President Zhenna, inviting Xia Duo to meet at the Ming Shui Chamber of Commerce.

Only, when the two met again, there was an extra layer of restraint compared to before.

Xia Duo himself was not restrained; not only was he not restrained, but on the contrary, he appeared very enthusiastic and easygoing. However, Saide was confined by old concepts and could not look directly at Xia Duo's new status, appearing exceptionally cautious.

This made Xia Duo feel quite regretful.

After seeing Saide off, Xia Duo returned to the Laboratory to work. Near evening, having received a reminder from the 【Magic Moment】, he tidied up a little and headed to the Ming Shui Chamber of Commerce to keep the appointment.