The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

Chapter 1250 - 370: An Unexpected Setback (3)

That is the longing for exploring the unknown.

They are scholars, not meant to be like tyrants in a castle, guarding heaven-sent treasures without a desire to advance, calculating against each other, spending all day pondering how to extract more resources from those far weaker than them to satiate their endless greed.

However, just as Miller steadied himself, preparing to inquire about Prince Colin's next step, a sudden change occurred—

The image located at the center of the Magic Array started shaking violently, like a lake surface disturbed by countless pebbles.

Looking at the gradually blurring mirror, Miller was first taken aback, then his expression changed drastically!

"This is..."

The Source Power gathered upon the boulder—

Used up?!

In just an instant, the azure mirror surface was like a television suddenly cut off from power, returning to dead silence with a beep.

The Mage Tower was engulfed in silence, the assistants standing on the Magic Array glanced at each other, followed by whispers spreading.

"Good heavens, what did you do?"

Curled up on Luo Yan's shoulder, Taufu looked at his handsome profile in surprise, seemingly realizing the severity of the situation, refraining from gloating this time.

Luo Yan ignored her and cast his gaze onto the drifting Youyou beside him.

"Did you use up the Power of Faith on the other side?"

"How is that possible, Lord Demon King, I... I used some, but there was clearly a lot left." Youyou's voice was filled with confusion and helplessness, her head hung low like a child who made a mistake, unsure of what happened.

Luo Yan did not blame Youyou, instead thought briefly, and then said calmly to the despairing-faced Miller.

"Don't worry, the Void Realm passage remains, our exploration has not failed. Perhaps it's just a shortage of energy, or something we don't understand is happening behind the Void Realm."

Pausing, he continued.

"The exploration of the future cannot always be smooth sailing, various twists and turns are inevitable."

"In any case, let's keep observing for now."

...

Though Miller looked despairing, Luo Yan, being the Master, remained far more optimistic.

The occurrence of unforeseen circumstances surely indicates the effectiveness of his research strategy, doesn't it?

Otherwise, what is the research for?

Is it merely to repeat things already done, while conveniently snatching some offerings from the Otherworldly People on the other side?

He has no interest in those trifling scraps.

Of course, Luo Yan understands that, for those mages struggling at the Great Sage's Tower's lowest tier, the Void Realm is already far more than just pure research material, but rather a ladder used to climb higher.

Even though most of the time, "Respected Master spilling some soup into one's mouth is enough to eat one's fill" is merely a pleasant fantasy.

They have completely forgotten that their respected Master and themselves are fruits from the same vine, where's the logic in spilling soup?

Surely, it must be drinking down the soup, followed by licking the plate clean.

Following the command to continue observing, Luo Yan placed a Crystal Ball near the Magic Array, then boarded Professor Hector's carriage, leaving Colin Tower, standing in the snow, like a gust of wind.

And shortly after leaving Colin Tower, the news "The Source Power of the 440th Void Realm was completely drained by Prince Colin" spread swiftly.

Whether pushed by someone behind the scenes or not, this message, like a boulder thrown into a peaceful lake, stirred a great wave throughout the Tower of Great Sage!

As everyone knows, the Void Realm is the most precious strategic resource of the Academic State.

And such a precious "Holy Relic" was squandered away by a newcomer from the Holy City, lamenting countless hopeful Masters and Assistants for it.

"I wonder what the council thinks... rather give it to a Holy City outsider than share with their own people."

"Well, isn't that the norm? No friendship equals that of the Holy City, lest you turn out to be that 'outsider.'"

"If the Void Realm is truly wasted, Professor Hector would be in trouble."

"Not necessarily, it's not just Professor Hector who pushed this, but also Professor Arist. Professor Hector may be lacking, but that gentleman can't be considered an 'outsider,' the Tower of Great Sage is gentle to 'true insiders.'"

"By Saint Sis above... grant me your grace, quickly arrange for this Prince to be sent back!"

Throughout the Tower of Great Sage, from the cafeteria to the hallways, then from hallways to classrooms, whispers filled the air.

Only within the public library, requiring absolute silence, were those laments or gloating discussions unheard.

Of course, not hearing doesn't mean non-existent; it might simply mean the voices are too small.

Such as Kurs, busy studying, clearly belonging to the gloating faction.

Those without a self are mostly like this, extreme love and hate flip as easily as coins tossed seventeen or eighteen times.

Although initially, he quite admired that Prince, not only for his strength to enter the Tower of Great Sage but also for safeguarding the examinees' interests, but since the "60 Score Event" and the "99 Score Event," feeling sidelined turned his admiration to disdain.

Stealing a glance at Ilana opposite him, driven by jealousy and gloating, he lowered his voice to complain to Finn beside him.