The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

Chapter 1324 - 388: Contamination from Chaos (3)

The bread plate had just flown to his front when the conversation from a few unfamiliar apprentices at the neighboring table clearly drifted over.

"Oh my, did you read today's 'Sage Report'? Master Colin is simply a god! He really retrieved the 178th Void Realm!"

"Although I don't understand a word of those theories on the 'Spiritual Network' and 'Soul Resonance' in the paper..."

"Nonsense! If you could understand, would you still be sitting here?"

"Ah, if only I had chosen his class back then."

"Our dorm's selfish miser doesn't say anything, never mind other things, even this has to be competitive!"

"I've heard that the Prince himself even personally guides preparatory students in their studies, he's not pompous at all! Compared to him, some assistants in our tower are even more arrogant!"

"Yes... I also heard that he's particularly nice! Regardless of whether or not we've attended his classes, as long as the assignments are submitted, there's academic credit, much easier to get along with than Hector, that stubborn donkey!"

"Shh! Don't let Hector's apprentices hear that!"

The apprentice sitting next to Kurs lightly poked him on the arm, looking at this revered senior with admiration overflowing from his face.

"You guessed it early on, didn't you? Mr. Kurs."

Kurs's expression slightly stiffened, but he still coughed and said.

"Of course... I've always said Prince Colin is a true scholar in pursuit of truth, this is not difficult for him. Hmm... I guessed it from the start."

The gazes surrounding him grew even more filled with reverence, as if he was the spokesperson for Prince Colin.

Kurs suddenly felt somewhat relieved, it seemed his earlier perception was just an illusion, Ilana had not spread around his negative comments about Prince Colin.

Seated nearby, Finn glanced at this senior in surprise, his eyes showed both sympathy and a touch of incomprehension.

How did this guy become like this...

...

Unlike the noisy apprentice dining hall, the atmosphere in a seminar room located mid-level in the High Tower was much more solemn.

Though like the apprentice dining hall, it was also filled with irrepressible excitement.

Dozens of mentors and professors with formal positions in the Academic State were seated around a long table, engaging in intense academic discussions over the results exhibited in Colin's paper.

"While the outcome is certainly pleasing, I believe we must not ignore the inherent traits of the Gray Men species..."

An older professor with slightly receding hairline pushed his monocle, proposing his viewpoint in a calm tone.

"...The spiritual evolution they displayed when faced with dire straits is something we've never observed in any other Void Realm. Our spiritual differences with them might be even greater than our differences with goblins. I have ample reason to suspect that this success might well be an irreproducible, species-specific incident."

"I disagree."

An younger Platinum Level professor promptly offered a counterargument, his voice equally filled with rational strength, but carrying something different within.

"Sir, it seems you have overlooked the fundamental premise of establishing Void Realm channels—Spiritual Resonance. The fact we can exchange information using the Void Realm's power with them already proves there is a fundamental similarity in our spiritual constructs. If they were entirely different beings, we'd never have been able to contact them from the start. The reason Master Colin's strategy worked lies precisely in our sufficient 'similarity', allowing our influence to ripple their minds!"

The fierce debate continued, but each scholar's eyes shone with wisdom and an eagerness for exploration, like candles all ablaze.

It was Colin's paper that ignited those candles in their eyes.

Though they usually discussed academic matters in such a manner, their opinions seldom diverged as greatly as today.

Research methodologies concerning Void Realms have been conclusive over the past fifty years, it would be more apt to say they're hired miners by the sages than explorers.

At that moment, the seminar room's door suddenly swung open and Professor Arist Thorne walked in with measured steps.

He wore a warm smile, yet the intrinsic aurora of supremacy still instantly silenced the entire room.

"Seeing you all so passionate about academics brings me great relief."

Arist scanned the crowd and said in an appreciative tone, "I suppose this is precisely why our Academic State can lead the entire continent in Magic research... Forgive my unannounced arrival, I was drawn in by that glow of wisdom."

Although his lofty tone could easily stir displeasure, the scholars present acknowledged Professor Arist's authority, hence there was no discontent; rather, they were surprised by the impeccable manners he suddenly displayed.

This person is without doubt the first under the sages.

Although his personal strength remains considerably apart from the thirteen sages, everyone believes that him becoming the fourteenth sage with his own school is merely a matter of time.

With scholars glancing at one another, his words took a turn, albeit still warm, carrying hints of an indisputable admonition.

"However, I also hope you all do not forget that not long ago the Council of Sages just made a resolution. While enthusiastically exploring, we should maintain scholarly caution, refraining from hastily adopting radical research strategies to avoid repeating the initial mistakes of the 178th Void Realm."