Chapter 2461: Coordinate Confirmation, Hidden Dangers

The final result did not disappoint Xia Duo; one of the Ether Interlayer regions indicated by the coordinates clearly possessed artificial modifications and camouflage.

Although this alone was not enough to conclude that it was the Tianshui Plane, when combined with other conditions, it was basically a certainty. A glimmer of joy flashed in Xia Duo's eyes, and he hurriedly told Puman the news:

"It's confirmed, one coordinate is the Tianshui Plane, and the coordinates for the other two planes are among those twenty-four!"

Upon hearing this, Puman finally breathed a sigh of relief. After working for so long, if the final result had been unsatisfactory, it would undoubtedly have been a form of mental torment for the participants.

Next, Xia Duo continued to compare the status of the Ether Interlayer regions indicated by the twenty-four coordinates, while Puman began to contact Yinaole, informing the other party of this good news as well.

Not long after, Yinaole sent a message for the two to gather in Seventon the next day. Puman agreed with excitement; he had waited for this day for too long.

Xia Duo was still waiting for the final comparison results. Although this would no longer play a decisive role, it was better to rule out a few more if possible.

"Puman, go get some good rest; don't be lacking in energy when we arrive in Seventon tomorrow."

"Mm, I'll go rest now."

Although he said that, Puman still waited until Xia Duo had finished excluding all twenty-four coordinates and identified two coordinates whose corresponding positions were also artificially modified and camouflaged. If there were no surprises, these were undoubtedly the Golden Plain Plane and the Qiya Plane.

At present, only the coordinate for the Tianshui Plane was confirmed, but the other two only had a matter of sequencing left; it could be fully considered that all three coordinates had been resolved.

……

The next day, Xia Duo arrived in Seventon first via a Portal, while simultaneously controlling the Floating City to move northward. Puman stayed on the Floating City for the time being, deciding how to appear based on the specific situation.

Arcane Union Headquarters.

When Xia Duo arrived, Yinaole was chatting in the Study with Kangjienio, Bailun, and Kelifu, while Buluode was keeping them company on the side, occasionally adding tea and the like.

In addition, Yinaole's assistant and Arcane Union Councilor Haichenisi was also present, but since everyone else present was a Great Arcanist, Haichenisi just stayed quietly to the side.

"Teacher, I have arrived."

Xia Duo first greeted Yinaole, then solemnly bowed to Kangjienio, and nodded to Bailun, Kelifu, Buluode, and even Haichenisi.

Xia Duo was not surprised by Kangjienio's presence here, as Yinaole had previously mentioned going to find Kangjienio; rather, he felt it was a bit strange that Kelifu and Bailun were here.

Although Kelifu supported Sustainable Development and would likely support the return of the Netherese from Other Planes like the Tianshui Plane, he might not agree to renegotiating the Seville Covenant and would very likely stand on the side of the Seven Towers.

It was just that once the covenant was renegotiated, the other party would support it.

But for someone whose stance was basically determined, there was no need to let them know too much in advance; otherwise, if these few matters were mixed together, variables would easily arise.

For example, Kelifu might think the first two matters were paving the way for renegotiating the Seville Covenant, and then disagree with the first two.

But in reality, the order in which Xia Duo and Yinaole were operating the renegotiation of the Seville Covenant was to first let the Netherese from Other Planes return to the Main Plane, then renegotiate the covenant, and finally, Sustainable Development.

This way, during the third stage, he could use a smaller cost to make the Seven Towers hand over that intercepted mountain peak. After all, having already lost their Executive status, it was already shameful enough; losing a little more face would be nothing, as their psychological threshold would have long since been raised by then.

As for Bailun's appearance, although Xia Duo was a bit surprised, he could guess why. It was likely regarding the Golden Plain Plane; that plane had always been controlled by the Nether Family until it was later controlled by Giles Tower.

After the Princess's Ascension to Godhood, she should have made arrangements for that plane, but it was denied by Sikumu after he took power. Bailun was very likely here carrying the Princess's Oracle.

This could not help but make Xia Duo feel worried. Generally speaking, disputes in the Mortal Plane should be resolved by the Mortal Plane itself, but the return of the Netherese from Other Planes was itself within the scope of the Princess's Divine Office, and it was also something she had arranged before her Ascension to Godhood.

Once anything involved a god, it became complicated. The Seven Towers might very well use this to deny the rationality of the event itself (the return of the Netherese from Other Planes), and others, fearing that the Princess's intervention this time would set a precedent and that she would continue to intervene in other matters in the future, might choose to support the Seven Towers. This was a new consideration of stance.

On a key issue like the relationship between humans and gods, the minor conflict of interests they had with the Seven Towers was not a dispute at all.

……

Just as Xia Duo was pondering and worrying, Yinaole called him over:

"Xia Duo, you've come at the right time. We were just talking about you. Bailun brought the coordinates for the Golden Plain Plane. Take a look and see if they match the ones you resolved."

As he spoke, Yinaole took out an Arcane Crystal with an Arcane Geometry Diagram flickering inside and handed it to Xia Duo. Xia Duo took it and sensed it slightly; the unencrypted Arcane Geometry Diagram immediately unfolded all its information to him.

After a simple comparison, Xia Duo discovered that this coordinate matched one of the three coordinates he had resolved perfectly. Although there was a certain difference in the coordinates themselves, there was no significant error in the corresponding Ether Interlayer regions.

It could basically be confirmed to be the same plane, which was the Golden Plain Plane.

And this further proved the authenticity of the coordinate among the three that had already been confirmed as the Tianshui Plane. As for the remaining one, it should undoubtedly be the Qiya Plane.

But Xia Duo did not answer Yinaole directly; instead, he first glanced meaningfully at Kelifu before nodding to confirm the information about this plane, but he only mentioned this—

"This coordinate is consistent with the one I resolved."

"That's good, prepare for the meeting!"

As soon as Yinaole finished speaking, Haichenisi, who had been waiting on the side, immediately responded, then trotted out of the Study. A moment later, Xia Duo received the summons forwarded by the Tower of Time.

The Council of Great Arcanists convened in the name of Yinaole was to be held today.

At this time, Kelifu stood up and said to everyone, "I'll head to the venue first," and then left. Seeing Kelifu leave, Xia Duo could not help but sigh inwardly.

The real world is just like this: two people who could clearly be called allies or friends make completely different reactions to the same problem because of their own stances.

Only at this moment did Xia Duo truly understand the difficulty of "seeking common ground while reserving differences." It is not about accepting other people's different viewpoints, but about accepting the choices others make that are different from one's own based on different viewpoints.

In layman's terms, when interests are not involved, seeking common ground while reserving differences is easy to achieve. Once interests are involved, it is very difficult to achieve. After all, people always hope that everything is favorable to themselves, rather than the opposite.