Chapter 1894: Changing Names

"The Demon Descendant's Transformation Ritual uses Magic Energy as a catalyst, but what if it used elements as a catalyst? Could it stimulate an Elf's elemental bloodline?"

"Elemental bloodline?"

Yisite frowned, turned to whisper with his student Dicipu for a moment, and then said to Xia Duo: "The elemental bloodline has already been proven unfeasible. Although I don't know your specific methods, researchers have tried various approaches before, and every single test subject was either assimilated or lost consciousness."

"Furthermore, there is the question of whether an elemental bloodline would affect the native bloodline, and whether it would transform an Elf into another kind of creature. While I hope for Elves to be unified as one race, I do not wish to achieve that by transforming them into a different race."

"The elements I am talking about are not the same as the elements you are thinking of!"

As he spoke, Xia Duo directly demonstrated the transformation process of Arcane Fire to Yisite and his student through the containment barrier. The moment the Arcane Energy appeared, Yisite's eyes widened instantly.

Seeming unable to believe the scene before him, he said, "This is—"

"This is a brand-new type of energy similar to the Demon Descendant's Magic Energy, formed by the fusion of the four elements and then changed through positive and negative energy. You can understand it as a neutral energy that possesses the attributes of all four elements and can be transformed at will."

"Since you have come to master it, you must have already conducted preliminary experiments! Tell me, what were the results!"

"Using Arcane Energy—that is, this neutral, universal energy—to infect and transform an Elf, in small doses, the test subject will gain a certain degree of elemental Spell Resistance with no side effects."

The last sentence was the most critical. In fact, Xia Duo's current research progress could already be considered a finished product; even if one could not gain special abilities, merely enhancing one's Spell Resistance a little was quite good.

Under normal circumstances, this type of Spell Resistance or physical enhancement is only possible through special Ritual Spells, generally called 【Blessing】 or 【Ritual】.

And Xia Duo's current semi-finished product could fully become a 【Primary Elemental Blessing】; if the progress were improved, perhaps it would be a 【Higher Elemental Blessing】, or a more comprehensive 【Arcane Energy Form】.

Is it better to join a grand project with no results in sight, or to join a project that already has preliminary results and can perfectly transition into an advanced project?

It is not hard for a normal person to make a choice, but Yisite was clearly not a normal person. Although tempted, he still continued to ask:

"What about the high-dose experiments?"

"High-dose experiments have only been done on wild rabbits. The target gained a brand-new Arcane Energy form, but it could not be sustained. If it can be perfected, the Arcane Elf will become a brand-new identity for Spellcasters."

"Too radical, too radical!"

Although Yisite said this, the light in his eyes was not diminished in the slightest. "Your idea is very dangerous; those stubborn fools outside will not agree with you!"

"Is that so? Is it not even acceptable as just a Primary Elemental Blessing?" Xia Duo asked in return.

"Perhaps it could be, but do not underestimate the stubbornness of those fools. You must know that this spell of yours came from the Demon Descendant's Transformation Ritual!"

"Then what should I do now?"

"Of course, leave it to me to do!" Yisite said without hesitation.

Only after saying it did he realize that he had agreed to join the other party's research project, which made him somewhat embarrassed, as he had been refusing all along.

But Yisite was only embarrassed for a second before his expression returned to normal. From the visitor's description, he could already imagine the prospects of this project.

It was not just the Arcane Energy form after complete transformation; in fact, as the other party said, it could indeed be seen as the beginning of the Bloodline Sequencing Project.

The only thing that needed to be considered, as he had just mentioned, was that the stubborn fools outside would likely not allow this Transformation Ritual to be promoted.

But as a spell, it was not difficult to spread among the Spellcaster community, and in current Elf society, the greatest barrier was, to a large extent, the barrier between Spellcasters.

Spellcasters influenced ordinary Elves; if Spellcasters could be made into the same race, many problems would no longer be problems.

Then it would depend on how much potential this so-called "Arcane Energy form" truly had!

"May I ask how to address you?"

This was the first time Yisite had asked for Xia Duo's name. Xia Duo naturally knew what this meant. "Just call me Asuosi. Mage Yisite, are you willing to come out now?"

"Of course, your Arcane Energy transformation research has attracted me, although the ultimate goal of this project may not be as good as my previous plan."

Yisite still firmly believed that his previous plan could create a new world, but he did not deny that Xia Duo's plan was easier for the outside world to accept.

"Through it, however, I see the possibility of the Bloodline Sequencing Project being realized. I only hope that after we go out, you will let me see the full picture of the project."

"No problem."

After saying this, Xia Duo glanced at the passage behind him leading to the upper levels of Cloudtop Tower and asked, "Do I need to notify the Council of Elders?"

"No, this prison itself is a contract spell. As long as I am willing, I can come out at any time."

Yisite did not ask whether what Xia Duo had said earlier was true. As a high-level Mage, he took it for granted that others would not deceive him.

And this, in reality, was also Xia Duo's mindset. Much like how countries do not play dirty tricks on each other, playing dirty is essentially a loss of credibility, and not everyone is willing to pay such a price.

While Xia Duo certainly had many selective narratives, he was generally not lying, and there was no such thing as intentional deception, so he was not at all worried that the other party would hold a grudge against him for not having a project after coming out.

However, Xia Duo did not wait for Yisite to come out of the prison; instead, he waited for Ougesi. As soon as he arrived, he scanned Xia Duo and Yisite with a surprised gaze.

"I noticed a change in the underground prison and came specifically to check. I didn't expect Yisite to voluntarily sign a contract. Asuosi, how on earth did you manage to do it?"

After speaking, he looked at Yisite, who had already walked out of the prison, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. As the Executive of Evereska, he clearly did not like enemies who harmed his own people.

But on the other hand, the fact that the other party, as a high-level Mage, chose to surrender instead of escaping after the matter was exposed made Ougesi feel very puzzled. At the same time, this approach had, to a certain extent, reduced his hostile attitude.

"I thought you would never change your mind! I didn't expect—"

"Hmph!"

Before Ougesi could finish his sentence, Yisite let out a cold snort and interrupted him. "I only promised to abandon my previous research; that does not mean I have changed my mind. You must understand this!"

"Forget it, what is the point of saying this now! Now that Evereska has obtained the qualifications for independence, what are your plans next? Will you stay here, or go to the Elf Court?"

"Of course I am staying here. I was born here and raised here. How could you outsiders understand my feelings for Evereska!" Yisite said angrily.

"Since you want to stay here, you cannot use your previous name anymore!"

Ougesi ignored the other party's anger and stated the requirements of the Council of Elders directly. The things the other party had done in the past had brought deep harm to the people of Evereska.

If he continued to use his previous name, the Executive legitimacy of the Council of Elders would likely be questioned. At this critical moment when Evereska was about to become independent, Ougesi did not want any accidents to happen.

To this, Yisite only replied coldly, "As you wish. From now on, I am Anuo!"

Having said that, he took his student Dicipu and strode away.