**Chapter 1040: World-Destroying Staff Plan and Elder of the Ages**
Once the topic returned to the main subject.
“The World-Destroying Staff Plan is essentially a deterrent plan led by Wizards, consisting of three main parts. The Wizards use this—Spiral Inner-Core Observation Tower; if the analysis is correct, this is how they refer to it—whereby Wizards observe the world’s ley lines.”
“The specific principles remain unclear, but the derivation points to the extraordinary invasion war a thousand years ago. Under the collaborative observation of Wizards, the Aphhemia Forest Elves managed to capture the world’s ley lines temporarily with the aid of the World Tree.”
“As for the power to sever the ley lines…”
I said this and opened the world map of the core ley line in the Main World. I realized why the Holy Angel Academy was adjacent to the Aphhemia Forest Elves.
“It is the Main World’s faith in the Holy Light; this action aligns with the doubts expressed about being killed by the sword one holds.”
I then clicked on the location of the Holy Light Church in the Main World, and densely packed markers filled the entire core ley line!
The only empty space was on the Blood Slave Peninsula.
Because a large-scale indiscriminate blood sacrifice and massacre had just taken place there.
The truth seemed incredibly simple, but it explained a lot about the layout of the three top academies.
The Aphhemia Forest Elves had accepted so many Elf races, using the saplings of those world’s trees as anchors to prepare a wedding dress for the Aphhemia World Tree’s sprout.
If it weren’t for the Dayrock Elf Academy falling too quickly, it’s likely that Aphhemia Academy would have jumped up and started cursing!
In fact, from that conversation with the extraordinary Elves, one could see how oppressed these small Elf races had been in the Main World.
I even just said a few words, and they went along with it, leaving the sapling of their World Tree behind; that in itself was quite abnormal.
As for the Holy Angels…they’re keen on evangelizing and establishing Holy Light Churches, and no one had noticed anything unusual about this.
However, from what we currently know, the Holy Angel Academy is composed of a fixed academy address and a floating Holy Light Sky Island.
Rumor has it that the Holy Light Sky Island carries the source of all Holy Angels’ power and gathers the faith of the world.
I pulled up an outline of the Holy Angel Academy’s building structure, including the floating islands.
As we looked at these islands surrounding that massive central island, and that central island presented the form of a giant blade of judgment…
Its purpose was self-evident.
“This matter is too important…”
After understanding these detailed plans, the importance of this issue struck Principal Mei so intensely that she was even afraid to hold a meeting within the academy, fearing it might leak out.
But this plan had already been revealed, and Mei had already come up with many countermeasure strategies, although some details and execution still needed to be carefully discussed.
“Shall we talk… about the position of the world’s navel in my transaction with the Main World? This seems merely like a plan.” But I understood that this already encompassed everything in my mind.
“Regardless, the current situation suggests that the Main World consciousness probably wouldn’t dare to make any significant movements; this is roughly the situation the Main World faces, but it’s more than enough for us.”
“That’s right; I was too fixated on the transaction.” I explained.
This is, in essence, an unequal transaction; even if the Main World jumps out of the three top extraordinary pits, it will still fall into the claws of the Witches.
However, at this moment, if she doesn’t escape from the three extraordinary races, she will truly perish!
Regardless of what happens when it ultimately falls into the hands of the Witches, at least the Witch race has promised to develop the Main World, plus there are technologies for restoration to fall back on.
If we don’t take this chance now, we’ll really be out of opportunities.
“Is there a practical solution?” I continued to ask.
“No, that’s not possible.” Principal Mei shook her head, denying my suggestion, “We can’t hold a meeting focused on this. If even a hint of it leaks, it could lead to severe consequences.”
“In the Witch Academy… there are…”
“I’m not sure; after all, the Betrayer Witch wouldn’t write those words on her face.” Principal Mei exhaled deeply upon hearing my words.
“I told you! Too many comfortable places always have some crazy witches.” Sheryl said with a laugh, as if it were merely a casual remark.
“Perhaps… only when she faces this problem can she find herself unable to refute the words of this Betrayer Witch before her.”
“So you plan to go there?”
“There? I looked at Sheryl with curiosity, unsure of where she meant.”
“Does Little Run not know?”
“Am I supposed to know?”
“Eh~ eh?” Sheryl looked at Mei Linde with a half-smile, as if saying: I told you not to take Little Run there.
“It’s the Forging World Courtyard, a massive instance realm filled with many presences. Even I have to call one of the great Witches you know—Principal Serena Palizel—as a senior, and she is among the younger generation there.”
“But she doesn’t rank high…” At this point, Sheryl interjected.
“What… the academy actually has such depth?” I did not heed Sheryl’s remark about her not ranking, instead staring wide-eyed at Principal Mei in disbelief.
A Witch that Principal Mei calls senior—a being like that is, even just in there, a living legacy!
This is far more precious than mere resources, knowledge, or books.
“Then… are there any Truth Witches among those seniors?” I asked cautiously.
“Hmph, haha!” As soon as I posed this question, Sheryl couldn’t hold back.
“How could there be? Truth Witches wouldn’t settle in the Main World as foundational resources; they forever expand at the forefront of the unknowable realm.” Mei Linde’s face darkened as she said, “Moreover, the presence of a Truth Witch even arriving here would mean the Main World wouldn’t face so much trouble.”
“Oh!” I nodded repeatedly, indicating that I had spoken out of turn.
After all, my understanding of the Witch race mostly comprises the general Extraordinary Witches, Little Witches, and Truth and Primordial Witches.
But with the characteristic long lifespans of Witches, beings that have existed for a long time would indeed be the most solid foundation of the Witch race.
“So Xiao Han, don’t be too overly ambitious; in any case, respect for seniors must come first.” After saying this, Mei Linde shot a glare at Grier.
“I understand.”
Having provided some basic introductions, Principal Mei seemed already eager to go.
Her intention was to take me along, and even if it had nothing to do with the Witch race, Ni would go together.
After all, the matter involved is huge, and if possible, it’s best not to let more Witches find out.
After all, no one knows if this will be treated as gossip, and even if not spoken, just a boastful hint could leak some important content.
Now we can no longer provoke those extraordinary races.
Principal Mei confirmed that upon temporarily entering the Forging World Courtyard this time, the Witch Academy would internally announce that the experiment had failed.
The Qi Observation Technique project would be sealed in the Core Realm.
The only result of this experiment was the Guardian of the World—King of Ancient Ice Remains.
Doing so would undoubtedly lead many Witches to feel disappointed and discouraged, as everyone had approached this matter with great confidence.
However, the Witch Academy had already failed many times before and would not fall short this time.
Moreover, this matter is not entirely unspeakable; at least only Witches who are entirely trustworthy could know.
For instance… Bai Hua.
On the way there, Principal Mei also mentioned many points of caution, essentially providing a simple overview.
“In the Forging World Courtyard, the seniors inside are very casual; each time you go, it’s not guaranteed that you can meet every one.”
“What needs attention is that among these seniors, there exist those who they also refer to as ‘Elders’; such Elders are divided into two titles in the Forging World Courtyard.”
“For example, the Magic Witch Elder we respectfully call the First Forging Elder is a transcendent existence representing the strongest combat power and techniques; ‘First Forging’ is just a code name, as names have lost meaning for such Witches. Additionally, there are Second Forging Elders, Third Forging Elders, all being representatives of peak combat strength and skills, just differing in the specific field of expertise, such as forging, alchemy, and many branches of alchemy.”
“The other title is Elder of the Ages, representing academic research and knowledge accumulation, and they are the most respected academic Witches.”
“So this is the origin of the Forging World Courtyard, Xiao Han. When we go in, be careful not to call them ‘sister’ too often; although they do appear young, their mindset is entirely different. In the academy, most Witches might enjoy being called that, but the shift and accumulation of mindset between Elders and seniors can make such cleverness counterproductive.”
“I understand!” I quickly nodded, indicating that I got it.
Without Principal Mei’s teachings, I might have called a ‘sister’ upon seeing one of them…
If I truly did that, it would likely mess up the seniority, though Witches would probably not bring up the issue of seniority.
After all, when lifespans extend, the distinctions of seniority become impossible to tell apart!
Witches might cross millennia in age without realizing the romantic sparks between them, so if seniority is mentioned… haha.
But if it comes to the level of seniority, then it’s nicht just that simple; it also represents personal contributions, achievements, and accumulation—only those widely recognized and respected by Witches can be willingly called ‘senior’ or ‘Elder’.
As we followed Principal Mei to a place I had never been before, I became aware of the hidden side of the Witch Academy being unveiled to me.
This is a highly secretive place, filled with many instance cores, and the one representing the “Forging World Courtyard” resides deepest within.
As the door opened for us here,
The moment I entered, I felt an entirely different sensation from the instance world I held.
It was as if this world felt more “alive”!
Soon, I sensed many currents of mental power sweeping through; in merely an instant, they vanished without a trace, like an illusion.
“Is this the Forging World Courtyard?” I felt the natural aura here, the air carrying a unique fragrance.
“Yes, this is the Forging World Courtyard.”
Principal Mei led me further, briefly introducing the place, until we reached the end of this segment of our journey and saw a figure.
She was so easy to overlook that it wasn’t until we drew closer and beheld a sea of flowers before us that she suddenly appeared in our consciousness.
“It’s… it’s the Elder of the Ages!” Mei Linde instantly widened her eyes, feeling somewhat incredulous!
Under normal circumstances, neither the First Forging Elder nor the Elder of the Ages would reveal themselves; even as Academy Head, she had seen these Elders only a few times.
The last time she accompanied Sheryl, they had only seen the Third Forging Elder.
“Little Mei, you’re back, and you’ve brought along some interesting little guests.” The Elder of the Ages herself seemed unpressured, akin to a neighbor sister, radiating an inexplicable warmth.
“Good day, Elder of the Ages.” I also greeted, not only me but even the Betraying Witch Sheryl frowned deeply at her previously flippant demeanor.
“If I remember correctly, your name is Xiao Han, right? I’ve been hearing about some of your—achievements recently. Little Mei finally spared the moment to bring you here.”
The Elder of the Ages lightly waved her hand, signaling us to follow her.
In her words, it felt as if this Academy Head was regarding me as an equal…
However, soon, amidst this sea of flowers, a different landscape came into view.
And Mei Linde seized the opportunity to elaborate on the primary reason for this trade visit.
“Elder of the Ages, I mainly came here to inform you about the specifics of the World-Destroying Staff Plan, as this matter involves significant ramifications.”
“This matter?” The Elder of the Ages took note upon hearing about the World-Destroying Staff Plan but did not regard it with utmost importance.
“Why don’t you have a detailed discussion with the First Forging Elder first? I came over mainly to see Xiao Han. You shouldn’t mind if I borrow Xiao Han for a while, just to have tea and chat, right?”
“I, of course, have no objections…”
“And what about you, Xiao Han?” The Elder of the Ages turned her gaze toward me.
“I? I’m definitely willing!” I quickly nodded, seeming as if the Elder of the Ages valued me even more than the so-called World-Destroying Staff Plan!
