prynovel Chapter 257 Senior Scholar Benefits: Re-entering the Secret Realm, A Grand Advancement Speech
Chapter 257 Senior Scholar Benefits: Re-entering the Secret Realm, A Grand Advancement Speech
Chapter 257 Senior Scholar Benefits: Re-entering the Secret Realm, A Grand Advancement Speech
The profound meaning of the elements.
A vast array of elements spread outwards from the White Stone Mountains, their mysteries resembling crawling insects clinging to them.
Ian stepped off the airship.
Looking into the distance.
The city itself hasn't changed much, but people have to be much busier.
The airship area is filled with wizards practicing elemental magic, their faces serious as they come and go, as well as some wizards from other schools of thought who have been recruited.
Ian didn't pay much attention to it.
Heading straight towards the academy library, I saw that the Elemental Mysteries, which hadn't been updated in five years, had been replaced with a new edition on a nearby counter.
The "Elemental Latitude and Longitude" and "Spark Collection" have also been updated, hence the large number of people here.
They were all queuing up to buy the latest issue of the magazine.
Several servants were providing service behind the counter.
Just as Ian was about to queue, his gaze suddenly stopped, and he saw a familiar wizard.
Elton.
Compared to a few years ago, he was now wearing a neat gray robe with a supervisor's insignia on his chest, and was flipping through a list.
Ian smiled.
Elton noticed Ian immediately, his pupils dilating sharply.
The list slipped from his fingertips, and his body suddenly froze.
I rubbed my eyes in disbelief.
The next second, he stumbled out from behind the counter, almost falling over.
"Lord Ian, what brings you here?"
Elton looked humble.
Ian smiled. "Elton, long time no see."
"You've come to see the latest issue of the journal, haven't you?"
Elton then realized what was happening and quickly stepped aside to lead the way: "You don't need to queue, come with me, there's a separate reception room at the back."
"Bring over a copy of all the new journals, including the Mysteries of the Elements."
At the same time, he spoke to the servants not far away.
The people queuing around immediately erupted in uproar.
"Why was he allowed to cut in line?"
"Exactly, we've been queuing for ages!"
Even one of the wizards at the late first level of the first ring had his brows furrowed.
However, upon seeing the layers upon layers of badges on Ian's body, they immediately fell silent.
Only a few hotheads were still discussing it.
"Hmph, this is Lord Ian, an honorary senior alchemist of the academy and a scholar of the Silver Society. Moreover, his name is on the elemental mysteries this time, and he is about to be promoted to senior scholar. If any of you have this status, you don't need to wait in line."
Elton adopted his supervisory authority and gave a cold snort.
Instantly.
The wizards immediately fell silent.
Some of them don't even know what a scholar is, let alone a senior scholar.
But they knew that the Elemental Mysteries was where second-ring wizards published their articles.
Being able to publish an article in a journal of this caliber, even just a small part, is something they absolutely cannot talk about.
Upon hearing this, the wizards who had been staying at the academy for a long time immediately became serious.
Ian?
Upon hearing this name, they immediately understood who the wizard before them was.
If it's him, then there's no problem, because his reputation among low-level wizards is greater than that of some core members.
That paper on adaptive improvements for zero-ring wizards.
At least within the college.
Even first-ring wizards have seen it more than 50% of the time.
If it's this kind of scholar...
"Scholar Ian, please go first, it's alright."
"We look forward to your promotion to senior scholar."
The wizards spoke kindly to Ian, saying that while the academy valued combat prowess, it also respected scholars.
Especially wizards like Ian who write practical articles.
Ian did not refuse.
They quickly followed Elton into the reception room.
Flipping through the latest issue of Elemental Mysteries, I quickly came across Elena's article.
The first author is naturally Elena.
The second author's name...
"I?"
Ian was taken aback; he hadn't expected Elena to give him a second author's name.
He originally thought that getting third place would be pretty good.
"Now I'm guaranteed to be promoted to senior scholar."
Ian breathed a sigh of relief.
If the author is a third author or later, the Silver Society's recognition of their work will plummet.
But if it's the second author.
That should be enough.
Bang bang bang!
Suddenly, a knock came at the door, and Elton, who was standing to the side, frowned.
"Who's bothering us?"
He was somewhat angry, but he still respectfully said to Ian, "Sir, let me go out and take a look for you."
Ian nodded.
The next second, just as Elton opened the door, a voluptuous figure squeezed in.
The close-fitting wizard's robe hugged her round figure, and as she moved, she looked like an inflated cloud being stuffed into a narrow doorway.
"Ms. Diana?"
Ian stared in astonishment at the wizard who had squeezed in, and stood up involuntarily.
"Ian, congratulations."
The moment she saw Ian, she greeted him with a smile.
"Congratulations?"
Ian was puzzled; he had just returned, so what was there to congratulate him about?
"You have met the requirements for a senior scholar. Lady Elena has already submitted your application, so in a sense, you are already a senior scholar."
Diana looked at Ian's youthful face and was also amazed by his talent.
To be promoted to senior scholar at this age is extremely rare even in academia.
There was such a time.
They are mostly second-generation wizards.
I understand everything I understand.
But Ian truly got to where he is today through his own hard work, step by step.
"A senior scholar?"
Ian's breath hitched for a moment, then a surge of joy welled up inside him.
I thought it would be a lot of trouble, but it went so smoothly.
"Of course, you also need to pass a lecture by a senior scholar, but there's basically no chance of failing that."
Diana congratulated her.
"Your identification documents are all ready. Here is your new identification document."
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She handed a new box to Ian.
turn on.
One of them is a ring with a pale gold hue, made of magic gold, a material used for two-ring constructions.
"This ring can generate a shield that can withstand one second-level attack, but it requires six months to recharge after each use."
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Elena said.
Not bad!
Ian nodded in agreement.
This thing is almost useless for second-ring wizards, but it's quite good for first-ring wizards.
It can save lives in critical moments.
"Furthermore, once you put on the Scholar's Ring, you'll receive a 40% discount on all knowledge within the Academy Library, free access to all departments, and use all non-core facilities. You can also apply for core facilities."
Diana explained.
This?
Ian gasped.
A 40% discount, and you should know that this doesn't apply to other statuses.
If the benefits of being a senior scholar are added, the cost for him to exchange knowledge can reach 40% of the original price.
"Of course, most importantly, you can apply for more core projects, and the project funding will increase from five thousand to ten thousand to ten thousand to fifty thousand. If the results are significant, it can be further increased."
Diana then went on to explain.
project.
Ian pursed his lips and asked directly, "Ms. Diana, I'd like to ask, if I were to apply for a project, specifically a project for refining furnaces, what do you think is feasible?"
"A purification furnace?"
Diana raised an eyebrow slightly.
"This is very important knowledge for the academy, and it is not within the scope of ordinary first-level knowledge. To apply, you need the consent of at least two second-level scholars, but it should not be difficult for you."
Two great scholars.
Not difficult?
Ian was dumbfounded.
It's not difficult anywhere anymore.
"Lady Elena will definitely agree, and then it's your teacher's turn. He's also a great scholar in the academy, so naturally he won't stop you either."
Elena gave Ian a strange look.
It seems to be saying, "Don't you know?"
Ian's lips twitched.
He genuinely didn't know that Kieran was also a great scholar, but that seemed reasonable.
When do you plan to give your new speech?
Diana changed the subject and asked.
"The sooner the better."
Ian thought for a moment and said he didn't want to waste too much time.
"Then let's do it in half a month. It just so happens that two scholars have also been promoted to senior scholars this year, and the association's idea is to do it together, because of the special circumstances we are in now." Diana came here to explain this matter.
She had initially worried that Ian was not well-prepared, but now it seems there shouldn't be any problems.
"Can."
Ian nodded.
He didn't have any objections to this.
"After the advancement speeches are over, we can have a proper celebration."
Diana said with a smile.
Ian nodded.
The two soon left, and at an intersection, Ian watched Diana sway away with her peach-like figure.
Out of respect, Ian glanced at it a few more times before returning home.
This time he took a month off.
There are still two weeks left.
Ian didn't want to waste any time, so he quickly went to the main courtyard.
Another year has passed.
He can enter the secret realm again.
After quickly registering his identity, Ian entered the secret realm.
Upon reaching the area relatively below the shallow zone, a new capture operation begins.
My experience is improving rapidly.
Unfortunately, White Fang did not reappear when Ian came out.
"It seems we really need four floors."
Ian glanced at the closed secret realm and shook his head regretfully.
"I really don't know what kind of knowledge is contained within this secret realm?"
Before leaving, he couldn't help but glance at the secret realm again; the six-figure black line still made him feel uneasy.
A talent worth 100,000.
He couldn't even imagine how much it would improve him if he got it.
"Perhaps there are clues in the deeper areas."
Ian narrowed his eyes slightly.
The deep zone is accessible only to core members.
Perhaps some clues can be found in the deeper areas.
"Perhaps White Teeth might know something as well."
He pondered again about White Fang, this spiritual entity that roamed the deep zones and perhaps even the lower zones.
Maybe they know something.
"But getting information out of White Teeth's mouth isn't easy either."
Ian took a deep breath.
The Four Symbols Resonance Method will lead to a surge in both resource acquisition and cultivation difficulty.
He was only at the third level at this point, which was enough for the Full Moon level, but what about after that...?
"We can't stop improving our talent!"
Ian remarked with a sigh.
So when Ian got home, he began to process what he had learned.
My proficiency improved little by little.
Among them, the Wind Wings upgrade the fastest.
This is a new use that Ian discovered for the red line that completes skill enhancements.
The red line will automatically find the skill gaps he lacks to reach master level.
The same applies within secret realms, where one can find knowledge lacking in the Flowing Wind Barrier.
But isn't this knowledge itself the knowledge contained within the Wings of Wind?
"This is the most efficient way to use the secret realm, quickly improving and supplementing skills."
Ian was filled with emotion.
And in this rapid improvement, only half a month has passed.
Ian's Wind Wings were upgraded to Expert level, along with the third level of Meditation and the Earth Tremor.
The third level of meditation has reached the expert level, and the proficiency of earth ley line vibration is only two hundred points away from the master level.
The least improvement is in body tempering, because there is very little knowledge about body tempering in the secret realm.
Even the repair and upgrade of magical artifacts are more than this.
"Perhaps we still have to go to the Emerald Shadow Secret Realm."
In the meditation room, Ian shook his head.
The Illusion Tower within the Emerald Shadow Inheritance is itself the best means of improvement.
Unlike elemental magic, body-refining magic is improved the fastest in battle.
"I'll find a way to go back later."
Ian stood up.
Of course, this matter needs further consideration, but not today.
"Today is my advancement speech!"
Ian straightened his clothes and went to the mirror.
Compared to when I first came into this world, I have shed so much of my naivety.
Although his face remained handsome, he now possessed a more wizarding and scholarly air about him.
His attire today was the academy's standard wizard's robe, which looked quite simple, and he wore a ring on his finger befitting a senior scholar.
"Let's go."
Take a deep breath.
Ian walked toward the door, and before he left, Farn and Sherry opened the door for him.
soon.
Ian arrived at the Silver Society.
Then they saw Diana appear from not far away and walk quickly over.
Diana pulled Ian along.
"Is this the direction of the Silver Hall?"
Ian did not stop him, but found that the direction was not the side hall of the Silver Hall that he had imagined.
"Normally, you should be in the side hall, but since three senior scholars are advancing at the same time, the last time was twenty years ago, and there will be a lot of wizards listening in this time, so we are using the Silver Hall."
Diana turned her head and said.
It turned out to be the case.
Ian nodded.
They soon arrived at the back of the Silver Hall, where two wizards were already present.
One looked white-haired but had sharp eyes, while the other looked middle-aged with a wizard's robe without a single wrinkle.
"That's Wizard Ryan, he's been a scholar for over eighty years. The younger one is Dante, he's been a scholar for quite some time, but he has connections. His family was founded when the academy was first established, and his father and grandfather were both great scholars, quite academically accomplished."
The biography of Diana doesn't explicitly state it, but the meaning is quite clear.
"Ian, you've finally arrived. The other two scholars are already preparing."
Ian nodded.
One is building up seniority, the other is a second-generation academic.
This advancement is quite interesting.
Ian glanced at the front desk out of the corner of his eye; nearly a hundred people were already seated there.
At the forefront, three wizards exuded a unique aura, each wearing a ring inlaid with white stones.
Great scholar.
Ian gasped. As far as he knew, there were definitely no more than ten scholars in the academy.
This time, surprisingly, three people came to observe the ceremony.
One of them is Elena, another is a wizard who looks somewhat like Dante, and the last one is... Kieran.
Ian was somewhat surprised, not expecting to see his own mentor.
The two deans, the other being a senior scholar in the college.
Diana pursed her lips.
Looking at Ian in front of me, I wondered if he could successfully demonstrate.
This advancement has exceeded the usual level for senior scholars.
If the performance is good enough, there might be some other benefits.
Meanwhile, another host had already begun their introduction.
After a long introduction, he smiled and bowed to the crowd before him.
"Now, let's listen carefully to the presentations of the three senior scholars who have advanced to the next round."
Applause erupted from below.
The three people backstage involuntarily tensed up a little.
However, Ryan simply looked ahead calmly, seemingly unconcerned about his surroundings.
Dante glanced at Ian, his eyes flashing with a subtle sense of comparison.
Ian ignored him.
soon.
The advancement speech begins.