Chapter 224 This world is too boring
Falinga, the moment Duke walked out of the testing room, cheered completely.
A brand-new record was born. A genius arcane master promoted from the 1st ring to the 2nd ring at the fastest speed, declaring that a genius is not a meteor flashing by, but a newborn like the sun.
"I think a bell-ringing ceremony should be held." The chief director Orucci announced loudly.
In fact, there is no corresponding bell-ringing ceremony for the promotion of an arcane master. The bell-ringing ceremony is specially set up for the newly promoted arcanist.
But Duke's promotion this time broke the record of the Seven Towers Federation.
is not one record, but two records.
"According to the data, the record for the youngest 2-ring arcane mage in the Seven Towers Federation is 22 years old." Joanna read the information in her hand, "This 2-ring arcane mage naturally opened his spiritual sea at the age of 13, was promoted to the arcane mage at the age of 15, and was promoted to the 2nd ring at the age of 22. In the end, he passed away as a 7-ring morning star arcane teacher."
Opened the spiritual sea at the age of thirteen, and was promoted to an arcanist at the age of fifteen.
Even Duke had to exclaim a genius when he heard it, but the record of this genius was finally broken by Duke.
At this moment, when everyone looked at Duke, their eyes had changed.
In the past, the 7th-ring Morning Star Arcane instructor was promoted to the 2nd ring at the age of 22, but now Duke was promoted to the 2nd ring at the age of 19. Does it mean that Duke's potential even exceeds the 7th ring?
No way of knowing.
After all, there are too many restrictive factors in the cultivation of spiritual mysteries, and it is not possible to run rampant and smooth all the way without relying on talent and understanding.
Too many dazzling geniuses have been placed with high hopes, but at a certain stage they falter and stop, and eventually become eclipsed.
It can only be said that Duke has boundless potential, but whether it can be realized, no one can be sure, and it will take time to test.
"The two records belong to our Faling Pagoda in Shenjiao City. I think the chief director's proposal is very good. This is worth a bell-ringing ceremony." Director Philibel agreed.
The two directors, Marcius and Batllo, also agree.
So the bell ringing ceremony was determined in this way.
Everyone took the spiritual ladder and went straight to the top floor.
Climb up one more floor and you will arrive at the bell ringing room. A huge clock hangs in it. The whole body is made of spiritual gold, and the clock face is engraved with dense patterns.
Some well-informed reporters have rushed over ahead of time, standing still in the corner of the bell ringing room, holding slide cards and notebooks, and preparing to record this extraordinary bell ringing ceremony.
The chief director, Orucci, stroked his snow-white beard, and cheered up: "Since the establishment of the Seven Towers Federation, countless ancestors of arcane masters have followed suit to explore the path of spiritual arcana, creating the prosperous world for us today, and leaving many precious records."
paused.
He looked at Duke with a loud voice: "And today, the youngest 2-ring arcane mage and the fastest promotion to 2-ring arcane mage records were broken by Duke, a registered arcane mage from the Faling Pagoda in Shenjiao City. This is the glory of Heijiaohe, and the glory of all our arcane mages."
"Everything is spiritual guidance!"
He handed the metal rod for ringing the bell to Duke, and continued: "Next, Duke will ring the bell himself, and tell Heijiaohe, and everyone in Shenjiao City, that an outstanding arcanist is writing his legendary poem."
The mentality of ringing the bell for the second time is completely different from that of the first time.
Holding the metal rod, he walked slowly to the big clock. Duke turned around and glanced at the smiling faces around him.
There is no tension when ringing the bell for the first time, and the uneasy expectation for the future.
At this moment, his mentality is calm enough and excited, but more of it is a sense of control over the future.
This is destined not to be the pinnacle of his life, but just a beautiful scene in the process of climbing the peak.
next moment.
The metal rod hit the big clock hard.
um, um, um...
The bell under the blessing of spiritual power began to spread from the Faling Pagoda, and it floated for tens of kilometers in a flash, still without the slightest attenuation.
The entire Shenjiao City was enveloped by the sound of bells, and every household could hear the bells.
"Listen, listen quickly, it's the bell, the bell of the Faling Pagoda, the Master Arcane Master has been promoted!" The citizens shouted loudly.
"There is another Arcane Master, our spirituality in Shenjiao City is really strong. In the past three or four years, three Arcane Masters have been promoted!"
"Don't forget that there is also a polymath among them, Lord Duke, Son of Light!"
"I don't know which arcane master it is this time."
"It's really lucky, and another dragon among men has been favored by spirituality... Sigh, I am also a spiritual apprentice, but I can't even comprehend the twists and turns of the energy line, and I am still stagnant as a two-star apprentice for many years."
"I'm going to order tomorrow's newspaper to get to know this newly promoted arcanist."
For the citizens, the bell-ringing ceremony is just a piece of news in life. It is nothing more than adding a little chat material, but in fact there is no more connection.
But for the employees of Faling Tower, they are very excited.
Every time the bell ringing ceremony, everyone can get a month's double salary. Such benefits make all employees wish they could ring the bell once a day.
However, it can only be knocked once every few years.
"You said, this time the bell ringing ceremony, can you still get double wages?" Suddenly, an employee asked worriedly.
"Why can't I take it?"
"But although the bell is ringing, there is no new Lord Arcane Mage. It is just a special ceremony arranged by several directors for Lord Duke, which may not comply with the regulations of the Faling Pagoda."
"That's true."
"Isn't it possible? The bell has already rung, so you can't get double salary?"
The employees of the department could not discuss the reason, so they encouraged the department head: "Mr. Wei Gang, please help us ask if there is a double salary for this bell ringing ceremony."
shook the collar of his clothes.
Wilgang, the head of the Meditation Department, took the spiritual ladder to the top floor, and was going to personally ask the arcane master in the tower, whether to enjoy the benefits of the normal ceremony for today's bell-ringing ceremony.
Entering the bell-ringing room, Will saw just under the big clock that Duke, who had just finished ringing the bell, was being interviewed by reporters, talking eloquently.
"You are so young!" Wei Gang sighed in his heart, "Compared to when he was promoted to an arcanist a few years ago, his appearance has not changed much, but his demeanor has become more stable and his aura has become stronger...Spiritual guidance has allowed me to witness the growth of a proud man of heaven."
He still vaguely remembered the scene when he first met Duke.
That was outside the gate of the Faling Pagoda, Duke was wandering at the gate, or he led Duke into the Faling Pagoda: "If this is the case, I am still the leader of Duke's stepping into the spiritual mystery."
certainly.
He only dared to think about this kind of thought in his mind, and he didn't dare to express it at all.
After listening to Duke's interview for a while, he found Director Philibel among the crowd: "Master Director, is the benefit of the bell ringing ceremony the same as usual?"
Philipel responded indifferently: "Of course, the bell-ringing ceremony is to celebrate with the people and share the glory of the Arcane Master. Now Duke's glory can naturally be shared by the entire Faling Pagoda, and the benefits will be distributed as usual."
"Then I'm relieved." Will just breathed a sigh of relief.
For a "civil servant" like him, although his income is not low, and he is not short of food and drink, but if he can get an extra month's salary, who would think too much?
Seeing the end of the interview, Duke and others have already gone downstairs, and Will Gang has also returned to his department to announce the news that the benefits will be issued as usual.
This time.
In the office of the department, cheers erupted.
"Long live Lord Duke!"
"May the spirit always be with you and guide you, Lord Duke!"
"I hope Lord Duke will come to the Faling Tower to ring the bell every year. It would be even better if he can come every month!"
"Wouldn't it be better to come every day?"
A young employee said: "I have been working in Faling Pagoda for a short time, but I can enjoy three bell ringing benefits in four years. Moreover, two benefits come from Lord Duke, the proud son of heaven, and one benefit comes from Lord Kylia, the charming girl of heaven. Tsk tsk, may the spirit guide the two adults!"
"The proud son of heaven and the charming girl of heaven are really right!"
…
United Towers, five-tower conference center on the top floor.
The top buds of the mysterious vines are striving to grow toward the sun. Around the huge round conference table, five great arcanists are having a heated discussion.
Kiston Rage, Williams, Irvine, Stephen Escape, and Bernoulli.
"Cuihai City must not be controlled by one family. Bernoulli, your conditions are indeed good. You have reached an agreement with the Black Jade Horseshoe Dragon to reduce the loss of the pioneering war, but one Black Jade Horseshoe Dragon is not enough to make Cuihai City your jurisdiction." Williams said coldly.
Bernoulli responded calmly: "Two cities in one place, with the scale of Heijiaohe, it is difficult to support it. If it cannot be pacified quickly, other cities will definitely intervene. At that time, everyone may not be able to guarantee the interests of Cuihai City."
"Hehe, don't be ashamed to say it, you are also from a foreign city!" Stephen Maverick said bluntly.
"I'm different." Bernoulli's expression remained unchanged, "I have joined Heijiaohe Land, and the Holy City of Alfa has also approved me to launch a pioneering war. My interests are actually the same as those of you."
"Okay, Stephen, don't call Bernoulli the name of a foreign city in the future." Erwin laughed, "But Bernoulli, you are too greedy for the interests of Cuihai City, and this new city must not be built by you."
"Am I still greedy? The spiritual mines are dug by you, and in the area under the jurisdiction of Cuihai City, the mining rights of the spiritual mines are all given to Hebedi. I am sincere enough to give up such a big profit!"
Paused, Bernoulli said angrily again: "I am willing to give up even the ancient spirit in the spiritual fountain, isn't that enough?"
"A mere ancient spirit can also be used to speak out?" Stephen Maverick taunted again.
"Just an ancient spirit?" Bernoulli was so angry that he wanted to laugh, "Does your mage tower have an ancient spirit? Has there ever been an ancient spirit in the Yihu family? This is an ancient spirit, not an elf. As a tower spirit, it is the guarantee of the immortality of the family inheritance!"
At this time, Keyston Raging Wave, who had been squinting his eyes and letting a few people quarrel.
Suddenly said: "Okay, the ancient spirit is what I want, Bernoulli, even if the Cuihai Valley becomes your fief, this ancient spirit will be taken out."
"Why?" Bernoulli was unconvinced, "Your Raging Family already has one!"
"No reason, this ancient spirit has already been given away by me."
"You... who did you give it to?" Bernoulli did not give up and continued to ask.
Kiston sneered: "Who did I give it to, do I need to report it to you? It is my benevolence to you to allow you to set foot on Heijiaohe Land. Don't push yourself!"
"I don't mean that."
"Continue to discuss if not."
Kiston returned to his previous attitude, squinting his eyes, letting the 4-ring Earth Arcane Mages quarrel.
He is a fifth-ring ocean arcanist, one level higher, and he is still an arcanist. His strength is his greatest confidence in watching the show.
"The spirituality of Heijiaohe is insufficient. Cuihai City wants to reject the interference of foreign cities. Reaching a contract with the Black Jade Horseshoe Dragon is the best solution. I have established initial trust with the Black Jade Horseshoe Dragon and the entire Black Jade Scorpion group!"
Bernoulli said loudly: "Once the sub-dragon joins, I can assure you that this is the final link to complete Heijiaohe's spirituality!"
Just at this time.
A melodious, long, steady bell sounded, buzzing, piercing through the walls of the Union Tower, causing the top buds of the mysterious vines to tremble.
Stephen Yihu burst into laughter when he heard it: "It's ridiculous, Bernoulli, didn't you say that Heijiaohe's spirituality is not enough? Listen, what is this? It's the bell of the Faling Pagoda. Another arcanist was born in Heijiaohe!"
Bernoulli's face was filled with embarrassment, and he was promoted to three arcane masters in four years. Such a frequency is indeed difficult to describe with a lack of spirituality.
However, he was well-trained, and quickly adjusted: "Compared with other cities, the spirituality of Heijiaohe is indeed incomparable."
He said sincerely: "But everyone, one place and two cities, once Cuihai City is established, the spirituality of Heijiaohe is indeed enough. I have reached a contract with the Black Jade Scorpion Clan, and Cuihai City will have a protective barrier. After decades or hundreds of years, Cuihai City will be as solid as gold."
"I don't listen, I don't listen." Williams shook his head, "In short, I still want to hunt and kill the Black Jade Horseshoe Dragon. Shenjiao City's **** revenge must be avenged!"
Stephen Maverick nodded: "Extremely."
Bernoulli looked at Erwin, and Erwin said haha: "Let's discuss again, don't worry."
Kiston Nutao, who had watched the show for a long time, stretched his arms: "Okay, let's talk about it another day. I'll go and find out about my Heijiaohe land, the little guy who has just been promoted. Oops, I can't get enough of newcomers. I can't bear to look straight at your old faces for a quarter of an hour."
So a meeting ended without a problem.
Bernoulli came out of the conference room, seemingly not so excited anymore. He cheerfully put his hands behind his back, and followed behind Keyston: "My lord, let me also see the newcomers in Heijiaohe. You won't hide it."
"Hehe, up to you." Keyston yawned.
Soon, the staff of the United Tower received the accurate information from the Faling Tower, and stepped forward to report: "The chief executive, Mr. Bernoulli, according to the report of the Faling Tower, there is no new arcanist in this bell-ringing ceremony."
"What?" Keyston frowned.
Bernoulli smiled and narrowed his eyes: "There is no new arcanist, so why do you ring the bell at the Faling Tower? This is not a joke."
Kiston snorted when he heard this.
The staff said cautiously: "According to the report, the bell-ringing ceremony was held here because the 1st-ring Arcane Mage and polymath Duke was promoted to the 2nd-ring Arcane Mage, breaking the record of the youngest 2nd-ring Arcane Mage in the Seven Towers Federation and the fastest promotion to the 2nd-ring Arcane Mage."
"Hmm!" Now it was Keyston's turn to smile, "Really, Duke has been promoted to the level 2 Arcane Mage?"
"That's exactly what's shown in the report."
"Haha, good!" Kiston laughed loudly, "The youngest 2-ring arcane mage, the fastest to be promoted to 2-ring arcane mage, the record of the entire Seven Towers Federation was broken by my little doll in Heijiaohe land!"
He put his arms around Bernoulli: "Go, I'll take you to meet my young juniors from Heijiaohe, and let you see the spirituality of Heijiaohe, where have you all gone!"
The smile on Bernoulli's face was awkward: "It's unnecessary, I have seen Duke."
"That won't work, we have to go. As the seniors on the path of spiritual mystery, we must not hesitate to encourage and support the younger generation!" Kiston hugged Bernoulli tightly, then turned around and shouted, "Williams, Erwin, Stephen, let's go together!"
The three of Erwin followed quickly, so they went together.
…
Penrose Mage Tower.
Penrose is teaching Kylia Rage. As Keystone's junior, even if Kylia has no talent, Penrose doesn't dare to be perfunctory.
When I started class, I was much more serious than Professor Duke.
"This circuit structure must be drawn and engraved continuously on the premise of fully sketching the spiritual energy, so as to keep the energy line stable." Penrose taught carefully while operating on the steady-state ring position instrument, "Do you understand?"
Kiliya nodded, then shook her head: "I understand roughly, but there are still some things I don't understand. This circuit..."
Listen to Kiria's question.
Penrose had no expression on his face, but he felt a little emotional in his heart: "This is normal teaching, the teacher teaches patiently, students ask questions when they don't understand, unlike someone..."
Then he thought that when teaching Duke before, he basically clicked some questions casually, and planned to ask questions that Duke didn't understand.
Then.
Duke nodded, saying yes.
Occasionally, he does ask questions, but they are rhetorical questions. Some questions made him, as a mentor, unable to answer them immediately.
Comparing the two, I feel that it is better to teach some ordinary people, and I feel more relaxed.
um...
The sound of the bell came from outside the window, waking Penrose up from his memories. He listened carefully and said calmly, "Don't be affected, we will continue teaching."
"Yes, mentor." Kiria no longer paid attention to the bell.
But not long after, Secretary Levsky knocked on the door and came in: "My lord, Your Excellency Kylia, I'm sorry to disturb you."
"What's the matter?" Penrose asked.
"I just received the news that the bell-ringing ceremony was not about a newly promoted Arcane Mage, but that Your Excellency Duke was promoted to a 2-ring Arcane Mage, which broke the record of the Seven Towers Federation, so the bell-ringing ceremony was held." Levsky briefly explained.
As soon as the words came out.
But both Penrose and Kilia were stunned.
Kilia reacted very quickly, and immediately exclaimed: "Duke has been promoted to the 2nd Ring Arcane Mage, this is too fast, too fast!"
Although she was well aware of Duke's talent, she still couldn't understand being promoted to the second ring in two and a half years.
Penrose on the other side didn't say anything. In fact, he had thousands of words to express in his heart, but in the end he held them in his throat and couldn't say a word.
I can only keep reminding myself.
"Be prepared, maybe ten years, maybe only five years, a card making scholar will appear. I have to forge ahead, and I can't be surpassed by a junior in the field of card making... In addition, I have to speed up my cultivation. I have a chance to hit the 4th ring!"
If he doesn't reach the 4th ring as soon as possible, he is worried that in the near future, even his level will be surpassed by his juniors.
"Mentor, mentor!" Kylia called.
Penrose came back to his senses: "What?"
"Duke is still in Faling Pagoda. Shall we go and see him, and hear how he cultivated so quickly and was promoted to the level 2 Arcane Mage?" Kylia couldn't wait.
Penrose thought for a while, then nodded: "Alright, let's go and have a look."
He also really wanted to know how Duke cultivated to the current state, how did the spiritual core meet the conditions for evolution in less than three years?
Wait until you go downstairs.
Then he found that the two assistants, Vikas and Leadman, were already waiting at the door, followed by Orianna, Balza, and Blanc.
"You?" Penrose frowned.
Vikas said with a smile: "Mentor, Duke has a classmate with everyone. He has been promoted to the second ring. We should go to congratulate him."
"Yes, yes, mentor, we happened to go over and have a look together." Orianna also smiled, "We have been together for more than two years, and I really miss Duke. I just went to share the glory that Duke gained, and miss the past."
Get along for two years.
It is indeed a fate, Penrose frowned: "Then let's go, let's go together."
…
"My exclusive meditation method is very fast. I currently have 11 visions, and I have also comprehended the guardian · mysterious vine."
In the conference hall.
Duke, who had just rang the bell, was invited here by Chief Director Orucci to exchange experience after a brief interview with reporters.
When every arcanist is promoted, he will leave a teaching speech in the Faling Pagoda.
Sharing one's own cultivation experience to help the latecomers learn, this is Fa Ling Pagoda's consistent proposition and the tradition of the Seven Towers Federation.
Without sharing, there would be no prosperity of spiritual mysticism today.
"I'm very busy during the day, but once I have a little free time, I will build arcane wonders. I only need to ensure normal sleep at night, and use the rest of the time to practice." Duke walked back and forth on the stage, "I don't deny that I have a certain talent, but the sweat of hard work is the ladder of my progress."
He suddenly faced the audience and said loudly: "Genius is 1% inspiration, plus 99% sweat!"
Crash, applause rang out.
Efforts are always worthy of recognition.
After the applause subsided, Duke smiled slightly: "Of course, it is undeniable that I am still a level 2 elf envoy, and I have an elf. Every time I practice, I will fuse with the elf and enter the elf form, which will greatly improve my cultivation efficiency."
Duke didn't blush or breathe, and put Xiaoyi's tireless practice on himself.
Xiaoyi is a part of him, and what belongs to Xiaoyi naturally belongs to him.
certainly.
He also knows that his own cultivation experience does not help those who are latecomers. It is not poisonous, but it is definitely not chicken soup.
So I quickly finished sharing my own cultivation experience. Seeing that it was still early, the speech obviously couldn't be so short.
Duke took a turn on stage.
Then, his expression changed from the pleasant before to solemn, as if some big news was brewing. Focusing on his face, everyone couldn't help lifting their spirits.
At this time, the door of the meeting room was pushed open.
A group of gray-haired elderly people entered the meeting room with a group of followers, which quickly caused a commotion in the meeting room.
Even Duke couldn't help being surprised.
The people who came here were several great arcane mages from Shenjiao City, and Bernoulli from Anger City, each of them was a big shot who could make an earthquake by stomping his feet—really an earthquake.
Oluqi stood up to greet him, and was met by the eyes of Keyston Rage.
Immediately shouted loudly: "Everyone be quiet, be quiet, and listen patiently to Duke sharing his insights on cultivation...Duke, don't be disturbed by the audience. Everyone is here to listen to your speech. You can say whatever you want, don't have any scruples."
However, it seems that he has received some signal.
Keystone and other important figures had just entered the door. Before Orucci finished speaking, another group of people pushed the door in. It was Penrose who brought a few students, and another 3-ring arcane mage, Scott Maverick, with Sanfis and other students.
Then several 3-ring arcane mages brought the students over.
Seeing this, Orucci gritted his teeth, walked up to Keyston and the others, and asked in a low voice: "Master Chief, why don't you wait a bit, and send invitations to every mage tower while there is still time."
"That's fine, anyway, everyone has a lot of time, so it's worthless." Keyston readily agreed.
Arcane mages have a long lifespan, and they are not in a hurry to practice and study. It doesn't matter if it takes half a day, at least it doesn't matter to Keyston.
so.
I waited for an hour for this sharing speech.
Duke went to the backstage to rest early in the morning, closed his eyes and mulled silently for a long time, and waited for Orucci to send someone to inform him.
He opened his eyes suddenly, and a bright light flashed by.
Immediately, he strode up to the podium, looked around the audience, and saw that there were so many people's heads, half of the arcanists in Shenjiao City probably came.
A youngest 2-ring arcanist in the entire Seven Towers Federation, and even the entire human society, deserves such a face-to-face.
Take a deep breath.
Duke resolutely launched the speech plan he had prepared, and his voice was low but clear to everyone's ears: "This world is too boring!"
Looking for tickets~
(end of this chapter)