Chapter 3138: When Debts Are Many, One Does Not Worry

————It will be a bit late~~

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In fact, even the most peaceful Psionic Mage, after staying in an environment like Zhamu Dasi for a long time, will likewise be assimilated into a war maniac.

The key point of contention between the Anti School and the Zeqi School lies in whether psionics are superior to the rules of reality, rather than whether to launch external conquests; on the matter of external conquest, the views of the two major schools are consistent.

Once Zhamu Dasi becomes powerful, it is indeed possible for them to commit acts of enslaving the entire Main Plane. If the local Psionic Mages are already like this, then what kind of choices would foreign Psionic Mages make?

There is no need for Pulitatisi to over-exaggerate the theory of the Psionic Mage threat; all the councilors who have some understanding of the Zhamu Dasi of the Main Plane can imagine that kind of scene.

Xia Duo and Kelifu, having personally experienced an unprovoked attack by an Astral Plane hunter, are even more in agreement with such a conclusion.

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"It is unrealistic to directly exterminate Psionic Mages, and a Cross-Domain Teleportation Link cannot be built overnight. Lord Pulitatisi, do you have any other suggestions?"

"Other suggestions, of course, only lead to the path of constantly strengthening oneself. As long as you are strong enough, even if the Astral Plane conquerors arrive, you will be able to drive them away, or even strike at their home base."

"Are there any targeted protective measures against psionics?"

"A Mind Amulet is essential. In addition, powerful Excited State Energy can also cause interference with Psionic Magic. In this regard, Netheril has actually taken a step ahead of other countries—that is, the Mythallar. Based on my understanding of Psionic Magic, I am afraid that most Psionic Techniques cannot function normally near a Mythallar."

"Anything else?"

"There is also the fact that an avatar is ineffective, and one might even fall into greater danger due to insufficient protective measures for the avatar. Of course, if you can arm the avatar to exceed the main body, that is another matter."

Generally speaking, an avatar is created to act on behalf of the main body when it is inconvenient for the main body to move. The biggest advantage of an avatar is that its death does not affect the main body.

However, most Psionic Magic strikes directly at the mind; conventional Protective Spells cannot provide effective protection. Moreover, because consciousness is singular, attacking the avatar is equivalent to attacking the main body.

Of course, a Projection and an avatar are different. A Projection merely projects perception and simulates one's own image; the actual image is not necessary, it is just for the convenience of others to see, which is closer to the concept of a Scrying spell.

In this situation, what one needs to guard against is not a mind attack, but being tracked in reverse.

Although a Projection will not be subjected to mind attacks, a Projection also has drawbacks: it is easier to be blocked, and it is more difficult for a Spellcaster to cast spells through a Projection, unlike an avatar, which can almost be compared to the main body (the cost is also higher than a Projection).

There are even some special avatars whose spellcasting ability is more powerful than the main body, such as Xia Duo's Saint Form Avatar. When to use a Projection and when to use an avatar—most Spellcasters have their own judgment.

At today's venue, there were several councilors who used Projections to participate because they could not leave temporarily. When they heard Pulitatisi mention the drawbacks of avatars, the images of those few people fluctuated suddenly, which was enough to show the unrest in their hearts.

But those present today were, after all, senior Magic researchers, and they could quickly figure out the difference between a Projection and an avatar, so it would not reach the point of an ad-hoc adjournment for them to increase their protection.

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"Does anyone else want to ask Pulitatisi?"

Badijiaer's gaze swept around the venue, "If not, then let us begin today's formal agenda."

"Wait, I have one more question I would like to ask Lord Pulitatisi."

Seeing that Kelifu had no intention of coming forward, Xia Duo had to stand up himself. However, he could also understand Kelifu; having died in the Astral Plane and failed to obtain any spoils of war, asking now would not have much persuasiveness.

"Lord Xia Duo, what is your question?"

Pulitatisi looked at Xia Duo, his gaze revealing a hint of curiosity. Just now, many councilors had asked questions, almost exhausting all questions involving the Astral Plane conquerors. At that time, Xia Duo did not ask, so what kind of question would it be now?

"My question is very simple."

As he spoke, Xia Duo took out a greatsword from his Personal Space that looked as if it were forged from pure silver. The blade part looked more like flowing liquid, appearing iridescent in the brightly lit conference hall.

"This—"

Pulitatisi could not help but be shocked. Originally, he only thought that Xia Duo might ask about some details regarding psionics, or perhaps the Computing Power Pool protection issue that had been making a lot of noise recently.

But he never expected that Xia Duo would actually take out such a thing. After being stunned for a full few seconds, he did not even have time to distinguish whether it was real or fake, and shouted almost ungracefully:

"Quick! Put it away! Do not place it in normal space!"

Seeing Pulitatisi's nervous demeanor, Xia Duo was also shaken, realizing that he might have been a bit rash, so he hurriedly put away the silver sword.

"Lord Pulitatisi, do you recognize this weapon? Have you dealt with the holder of this kind of weapon? Why is it that I cannot even take it out?"

Xia Duo's successive questions brought Pulitatisi's mind back to the venue. Seeing that Xia Duo had already put away the weapon, he breathed a slight sigh of relief. Glancing at the other councilors who were still looking blank, he took a deep breath and spoke slowly:

"I do not know where Lord Xia Duo obtained that silver sword, but if it is truly as I think, then I must say you are in big trouble. Not just you, the entire Main Plane is in trouble!"

"I ask Lord Pulitatisi to explain in detail." At this moment, there was no need for Xia Duo to come forward; Badijiaer asked Pulitatisi on behalf of Xia Duo and the other councilors.

Because he had seen the sword that Xia Duo had just displayed. Although some time had passed, because the incident involved was too significant, his impression was very deep.

"Fine, then I will explain it to you properly."

Even the silver sword had been seen, and looking at Badijiaer's attitude, it seemed that the silver sword was not a replica, and given the knowledge of this plane, it was likely that a replica could not be made.

Pulitatisi actually regretted coming to this plane at this moment. He had never seen any plane as troublesome as this one. He was just an explorer, not a legion leader; why should he be able to solve these troubles!

"That sword is the weapon used by the Astral Plane conquerors I mentioned!" Pulitatisi stated a non-ordinary answer calmly, and then further explained—

"The Astral Plane conquerors are not a single race, but all the intelligent creatures you can find in the Astral Plane count, and the race of the user of that silver sword is the best among them.

"I do not know where you obtained that silver sword, but I must say you are really in big trouble. That race calls themselves Gith, and the silver sword is the weapon used by their most elite conquest legions.

"If it were just that, then so be it; it is just a weapon, not some irreplaceable Artifact.

"The key is that when Gith join the conquest legions, they take an oath never to let a silver sword fall into the hands of non-Gith, and they will spare no cost to recover those silver swords in the hands of non-Gith."