Above The Sky

Chapter 1623 - 304: The Whirlpool Stirring the World

"The opening of the Silver Sky Gateway is meant to satisfy his thirst for knowledge," while An speculated at this moment: "It can see into people’s past lives; perhaps those Spirit Energy Users were major figures of civilizations from previous epochs? I recall, doesn’t the Pure Moon Spire also have related conjectures? Many Spirit Energy Users are very likely remnants of past significant figures and strongmen, with each cycle of reincarnation, some Spirit Energy Power wanes, while others grow even stronger, potentially nurturing a Prophet."

"Hmm."

Elg nodded slightly: "Indeed, those powerful Spirit Energy Users invited here might be for this reason."

"But then, the emissaries from various countries... they talk about restraining Demonic Technology, yet all nations probably should have discovered that the real researchers of Demonic Technology are actually us and the Aether Arms Order, right?"

"The Aether Arms Order has now contracted, but we are openly inviting personnel from all sides here, this is essentially volunteering for a public condemnation assembly against us, unless we hand over Demonic Technology to everyone... that’s practically a widespread dissemination of Demonic Technology, I can’t see the purpose of this action."

"This involves the second desire of the Tower Master of Seeking: he wants to change the fate of Terra Humans civilization. In other words, according to my observation, he has a very strong messianic consciousness."

An resolutely said: "Demonic Technology might just be an excuse, he should be trying to seize this opportunity to make some kind of declaration, or conduct the release of some more classified technology we don’t know about—in fact, I think most of those familiar with the Tower Master of Seeking’s powerful individuals definitely realize this, so they could settle the current tensions and send important emissaries over to observe the Tower Master’s ’true research’."

Elg nodded slightly, he actually also faintly felt that the meeting to restrain Demonic Technology was just an excuse, but what else did the Tower Master of Seeking research, capable of hiding in the rather transparent atmosphere of the City of Knowledge, yet could shock the entire world?

"The third, is the Tower Master of Seeking’s lust for power."

An looked at Elg and softly said: "Half-body, don’t you also feel this point, which is why you are reflecting on it with me?"

"Lord Kerraith... is no longer satisfied with his current status as Chief Scholar."

"He wants more, not necessarily to be an emperor or sovereign, perhaps he wants to obtain more resources to devote to his research... he wants more power."

"Ah... humans are all like this."

Elg sighed, the youth with golden silk-framed monocle raised his head again, looking towards the distant Inquisitive Spire: "Throughout history, many Chief Scholars have had this thought, it might even be said, the ones that don’t are few."

"Wanting to become the holder of the most dazzling gem of Terra, the ruler."

"But they all have to face... face the heritage of the City of Knowledge."

"Face ’the Guardians of the Grand Library’."

Meanwhile.

Elsewhere.

Molten Iron Spire.

The Master of the Molten Iron Spire, Romani Melting Iron, was conversing with a Dragon Witch with two long sharp horns, purple wavy long hair, and wine-red eyes.

"Sage, why doesn’t Dragon Island allow you to be a representative?"

The Spire Master was already at the top level of the City of Knowledge, but just like every strong figure has their own teacher—perhaps it’s nature, or some kind of animal, maybe books from predecessors... but more often than not, they all have a teacher.

Romani naturally also had a teacher, and his teacher was named Sikalesemol, which was a dragon’s name, signifying that he was a True Dragon.

"Hmm~ who knows?"

The purple witch leaned half her body on her student, her ample chest pressing against her student’s right arm, making the Spire Master, who was already physically preoccupied due to age, turn his head somewhat unnaturally: "Sage, don’t do this, we’re talking business..."

"Hmm? You didn’t say that last night, did you?"

The witch threw a flirtatious glance but found the other party was not tempted at all, then realized she might have overexerted in recent times and sighed: "You weren’t like this when you were young. That’s no fun."

—You do know what young means though?! Where would people compare stamina with dragons?

"Teacher, conduct yourself."

Just as Romani was nearly at his limit, this Dragon Sage also perked up and earnestly said: "Mahdi is not an ordinary person, you also know, he is Hiliard’s disciple, he used to have good relations with the Dragon Kings, quite frankly, I also admired him, but unfortunately he’s harder than a rock, even more boring than you are now by a thousand times."

"And Hiliard’s disciple, he seems to have quite a few secrets, secrets that even the Dragon Kings are willing to awaken... Actually, all Terra’s strong figures probably felt the recent incitement, the simultaneous awakening of the Four Great Dragon Kings, gathered at Dragon Island, didn’t they?"

"Some might think that was due to the Terra World War. But actually, it wasn’t. Their awakening, all because of Mahdi’s existence."

"Really?"

Romani furrowed his brow: "That’s unexpectedly important... then it seems, last time, when I visited Silver Peak Territory’s Snow Summit Holy Land, the gifts and investments I brought along were insufficient—if I could foster a better relationship with his junior Ian, I might be able to gain an advantage in this change..."

"It’s not too late."

Sikalei solemnly said, "That little guy Ian carries secrets not any less than his senior brother, an ordinary scholar wouldn’t be able to create a Holy Land single-handedly; not even a Prophet could do it."

"Let me say this, that Ian Silverpeak can peacefully stay in the Empire, developing himself by leveraging the Empire’s power, it proves he is far more intelligent than his senior brother... or rather, more dangerous."

"Let me say this, Romani, you shouldn’t have involved yourself in this major event—retire earlier, travel the world with me, maybe then you might enjoy a happy and peaceful old age."

"With you, Sage, happiness is certainly sure, but my old age may not last long, peace is doubtful, tranquility perhaps."

Romani shook his head slightly, he frankly said: "I am the Master of the Molten Iron Spire, inevitably absent at this grand meeting."

"No matter what earth-shattering major moves the Chief Scholar has, I must witness them—this is my duty and also my desire."

A fierce fire burned within the eyes of this white-haired Spire Master: "To speak candidly, even in death, I want to witness it till the last... I have a premonition, that what Kerraith Inquiry brings this time will unquestionably be the ’Path of the Dao’ that can change everything, change the world!"

"I must participate, even if it’s only leaving a name behind!"

Sikalei gazed blankly at his student, then smiled and leaned on his shoulder: "...I really fancy humans for such passion."

"Clearly, not worth mentioning, not a genius, yet inexplicably possessing such ambition and desire... quite intoxicating indeed."

"No matter how you tease, it’s useless."

And the Master of the Molten Iron Spire categorically refused: "Isn’t The King recently free too? You should find her, I’m seriously on the verge of collapse."

"Tch, dull." Sikalei clicked his tongue: "She is raising children, now in maternal mode, I won’t make a fool of myself..."

"Ah." Thinking of this, the True Dragon found another interest: "So, a single mother, isn’t that a widow? I could transform into male and sneak over..."

"Please, spare us."

As the dragon and human were engaged in a warm conversation.

Skyships from around the world were approaching the City of Knowledge.

On the Imperial Capital’s skyship, a young man with blond hair and green eyes stood on the skyship’s deck, gazing at the distant sky.

Meanwhile, on Dragon Island, the dark golden dragon had also prepared everything.

Aether Armament, new technology, technological support from the Fairy Homeland, and the power of Fairy Ian, all concentrated within this Dragon Body, empowered with a power that exceeds common Fourth Energy Levels.

"I’m setting off."

Without any hesitation, the dark golden dragon leapt down, descending toward Terra Continent.

While four gazes watched his descent.

Descending.

Directly toward the central whirlpool of this continent’s depths.