Chapter 440 - 293: Duke of Gale Seras; Instructor Li Qiongtian’s Better Suggestion
Chapter 440: Chapter 293: Duke of Gale Seras; Instructor Li Qiongtian’s Better Suggestion
Effect Three: Wind Element Manifestation. After loading Duke of Gale Seras into the Divine Realm, magic units have a chance to form contracts with Wind Elemental Life, summoning them to manifest. Summoning Wind Elemental Life requires a payment of Wind Attribute Magic Materials as compensation; the larger the payment, the higher the chance of a successful summoning.
Effect Four: Vanguard of Exploration. Wind Elements born under the protection of Duke of Gale Seras are natural explorers. All Wind Elemental Life can manipulate air currents to form encrypted communications that cannot be deciphered by magical means.
Although the Duke of Gale Divine Domain Card cost 18.5 million Wealth Faith Value,
it was worth every penny.
The only downside was that the Divine Domain Card Zhang Yi had purchased from the trading market wouldn’t be delivered to the University Alliance Training Camp today.
It was estimated to arrive tomorrow or the day after.
With this, Zhang Yi had finally collected the Divine Domain Cards for all four types of Elemental Life: earth, wind, water, and fire.
He was just waiting to be promoted to Ninth Transformation Demigod. Once his Divine Realm expanded again,
Zhang Yi would load the Elemental Life-related Divine Domain Cards.
Zhang Yi estimated that if he reduced his Faith Value expenditure on the Ancient Inheritance Training Camp while stabilizing the daily costs of the Myriad Phenomena Arena, it wouldn’t be difficult for him to gather the required amount by the end of June.
According to information from Instructor Li Qiongtian,
this should still be before the third round of the University Alliance Training Camp began.
As for which Divine Domain Card to load this month, and how to use the extra card slot he’d gained after the baptism of the Subspace Origin,
Zhang Yi already had his choices picked out.
Within his Divine Realm, as the number and strength of the Elf Clan members with the Mage Profession grew, building a Magic Floating City to significantly boost the Elf Mages’ power became his top priority.
After Zhang Yi bought the Divine Domain Cards he wanted and logged out of his personal terminal,
the cards he purchased on the University Alliance Training Camp’s trading platform arrived just a few minutes later.
Zhang Yi accepted the three Divine Domain Cards into his Divine Realm.
After dinner,
Zhang Yi got himself ready, and the time reached seven in the evening.
At seven o’clock sharp, there was a knock on Zhang Yi’s door.
"Come in, Instructor."
Zhang Yi got up and opened the door.
Instructor Li Qiongtian pushed the door open and entered.
Perhaps because he was about to meet Chief Instructor Yang, Instructor Li Qiongtian was dressed more formally than usual today, wearing a dark formal suit.
His expression, however, was surprisingly amiable.
"How are your preparations coming along?"
Instructor Li Qiongtian asked.
Knowing he was meeting Chief Instructor Yang tonight, Zhang Yi had also changed into formal attire much earlier.
"If you mean preparing to see Chief Instructor Yang, then I’m ready,"
Zhang Yi replied,
but then his tone shifted.
"But before we go see Chief Instructor Yang, I have a personal matter I need to trouble you with."
"Oh?"
"What is it?"
This was the first time Zhang Yi had ever asked him for help with a personal matter, so Instructor Li Qiongtian listened with particular attention.
Zhang Yi recalled his recent gains from the Large Dark Plane, organized his thoughts, and then told Instructor Li Qiongtian about the hidden trap left inside the damaged Upper Class Semi-Divine Artifact, the Plane Teleportation Gate.
"Right now, I’ve sealed this Upper Class Semi-Divine Artifact with layer upon layer of Divine Power. Based on my judgment, it should be harmless for the moment."
"But that’s not a guarantee!"
"That’s why I wanted to ask for your help."
After hearing the full story of Zhang Yi’s request, Instructor Li Qiongtian nodded slightly.
The possibility that Zhang Yi might be mistaken in his judgment—that there wasn’t actually a hidden trap from another Divine Being in the damaged Upper Class Semi-Divine Artifact—never even crossed Instructor Li Qiongtian’s mind.
Instructor Li Qiongtian subconsciously assumed that Zhang Yi, with his background of being backed by a Powerful Divine Being,
possessed more than enough specialized knowledge.
If he had made such a judgment, he couldn’t be mistaken.
After all, Zhang Yi wouldn’t make accusations without reason.
After thinking for a moment, Instructor Li Qiongtian spoke slowly.
"You were right to tell me about this!"
"If someone was able to leave a hidden trap in a space-type Semi-Divine Artifact, they must be a being of a high level."
"It would have to be a Weak Divine Being at minimum—and not just any Weak Divine Being, either!"
"And what’s more, it would have to be a True God proficient in the Space Law to pull it off!"
"Your cautious handling of the situation was correct."
After hearing Zhang Yi’s account, Instructor Li Qiongtian frowned,
but he still praised Zhang Yi’s approach.
The reason for his frown wasn’t what Zhang Yi had told him,
but a feeling of resentment toward the instructor responsible for that mission.
One had to understand that
all planes used for candidate missions were supposed to be thoroughly screened by the assigned instructors first.
Only after being confirmed as safe were they approved as mission sites.
Even if there was a certain level of danger, it was on the understanding that the instructor who selected the mission believed the student taking on the challenge had the ability to handle it.
It was unthinkable to leave behind a danger that a student couldn’t handle.
But if what Zhang Yi was telling him now was true,
it meant the instructor who had originally screened the plane for dangers had failed to detect this hidden problem.
If this problem later ended up harming a talented student from the Blue Star Federation and putting their life in danger,
then if it were traced back, all the instructors would bear joint liability.
It would just be a matter of varying degrees of responsibility.
Therefore, mixed in with his resentment, Instructor Li Qiongtian also felt a bit of relief.
"So, you came to me because you want me to destroy this damaged Upper Class Semi-Divine Artifact, or are you planning to hand it in for a reward?"
Instructor Li Qiongtian asked Zhang Yi.
Zhang Yi shook his head after hearing this.
"I don’t intend to choose either of those options."
"Is it possible to find the hidden trap within this Upper Class Semi-Divine Artifact?"
"And then completely seal the artifact?"
"To ensure that even if the True God on the other side activates the trap, the seal will prevent it from having any effect."
Hearing Zhang Yi’s line of questioning,
Instructor Li Qiongtian instantly understood his plan.
’This kid has some serious nerve,
daring to scheme against the True God who left the trap!’
However, to Zhang Yi’s surprise, Instructor Li Qiongtian shook his head.
Instructor Li Qiongtian looked at Zhang Yi and said, "I have a better suggestion!"
"If what you say is true—that this damaged Upper Class Semi-Divine Artifact from the mission plane really does have a hidden trap left by another Divine Being,"
"then you should tell Chief Instructor Yang."
"Chief Instructor Yang has higher authority and is far more experienced. He might have a more appropriate way to handle this!"
"Of course, if you don’t agree with this suggestion, I can also try to seal the Upper Class Semi-Divine Artifact myself."
"The final decision is still up to you."
Zhang Yi considered Instructor Li Qiongtian’s words.
It really was a good suggestion.
Having Chief Instructor Yang—who was stronger and had greater authority—handle this matter would indeed increase the chances of successfully removing the hidden trap from the Upper Class Semi-Divine Artifact.
"Alright, I understand. Thank you for your guidance, Instructor Li!"
Zhang Yi said gratefully.
Instructor Li Qiongtian, however, just waved his hand dismissively.
Firstly, because he hadn’t actually done anything, just offered some words.
Secondly, if what Zhang Yi said was true, then after the matter was handed over to Chief Instructor Yang, the fact it was his suggestion would allow him to distance himself from any responsibility to the greatest extent possible.
No one wanted to suddenly get stuck taking the blame.
Even if it was just for joint liability.
Afterward, Instructor Li Qiongtian used the remaining time to tell Zhang Yi about a few other things he should pay attention to.
At the same time, he also told Zhang Yi his speculation on why Chief Instructor Yang might want to meet with him.
When the time reached half-past seven, Instructor Li Qiongtian stood up.
"Since this matter is more or less settled and it’s about time,
shall we head to Chief Instructor Yang’s office now?"
Zhang Yi nodded in agreement.
Then, Instructor Li Qiongtian led Zhang Yi to Chief Instructor Yang’s office.