Chapter 211 New Goal
Su Nan took a sip of the black tea, savored it, and then replied slowly:
"Strictly speaking, the Four Rings Legend is the pinnacle of human knights."
Kai frowned, but then reacted and his expression changed slightly.
"You mean, if we go any higher, we will transcend the human level?"
Sunan nodded appreciatively and said, "If you want to break through the four-ring legend and reach the next level, there are only two ways to go."
"The first is to go the semi-elemental route and become an elemental knight."
"The second is to take the bloodline fusion route and become a bloodline knight."
Kei's eyes lit up and he asked hurriedly, "What's the difference between these two?"
Su Nan said: "The elemental knight's control over the power of elements will be greatly improved. The semi-elemental body is basically immune to physical attacks, and the resistance to energy attacks will also be greatly enhanced. It can basically be regarded as an enhanced version of the four-ring legendary knight."
The biggest difference between a legendary knight and a great knight is the awakening of the power of elements.
Therefore, the Elemental Knight can be regarded as a legendary knight whose abilities in all aspects have been enhanced and who possesses a half-elemental body.
"The specific ability of the Bloodline Knight depends on the fused bloodline."
"But whether it's an Elemental Knight or a Bloodline Knight, their life forms have essentially changed and they can no longer be considered human beings."
"And in terms of lifespan alone, although elemental knights and bloodline knights are not as good as formal wizards, they are not inferior to third-level wizard apprentices. Their lifespans are generally between 150 and 200 years."
Key's eyes lit up when he heard this.
Improving strength is secondary, the key is lifespan.
Who doesn't want to live longer? If he could be promoted to an elemental knight or a bloodline knight, he would be able to live several decades longer out of thin air. This was the benefit that tempted him the most.
"Then how can I be promoted to an Elemental Knight or a Bloodline Knight?" Kai asked impatiently.
"Biological transformation." Sunan said.
Neither semi-elementalization nor blood fusion can be achieved through practice.
Like the Wizard's Apprentice, both of these methods can only be achieved through biological modification and potions.
The difference is that it is relatively easier for a wizard apprentice to transform himself.
In addition to having a better understanding of their own bodies, it is also because of the lower level of strength.
For example, several wizard apprentices of the Eternal Life Society, even though they are semi-elemental and have fused bloodlines, their power level is only that of a three-ring legendary.
But if one wants to transform a four-ring legendary knight who has already reached the pinnacle of mortal knights, a wizard must take action.
Moreover, it requires a wizard who has mastered the biological transformation technology to a certain level.
Therefore, in the wizarding age, elemental knights and bloodline knights were basically followers of a certain wizard, or belonged to a certain wizard force.
"and you."
Key didn't say it explicitly, but his meaning was very clear.
Sunan shook his head: "My biological transformation technology is not up to standard yet."
To transform an elemental knight and a bloodline knight, the [Biological Transformation] skill must reach at least level 5, but he is only at level 4 now, and the progress bar is still more than two-thirds away.
Seeing that Keyi was a little disappointed, Sunan had no choice but to say, "Don't worry, my biological transformation technology should be able to meet the requirements in ten years at most."
He now has to strengthen the hidden dragon's body and blood from time to time, and occasionally participates in the implementation of the sub-dragon blood improvement plan. Although his proficiency in [Biotransformation] is increasing slowly, he can reach level 5 after more than ten years of climbing.
"Besides, you will need time to increase your strength to the limit of a four-ring legend."
Key thought so too, and a look of joy appeared on his face again. He then asked, "Which route do you think is more suitable for me to take?"
Su Nan thought for a moment and said, "The training of Elemental Knights is very dependent on the environment. Given the current lack of energy in the Starlight Continent, Elemental Knights are subject to too many restrictions. It would be better to choose Bloodline Knights."
"It just so happens that there are many high-level sub-dragon bloodlines in the Dragon Forest. If you don't mind, you can pick one of them as the bloodline for future fusion."
"Is Hidden Dragon not okay?"
Kai had seen the hidden dragon evolve into a giant dragon, and the terrifying feeling of oppression still left a deep impression on him.
"The physique of the Four-Ring Legendary Knight cannot bear the blood of the dragon." Sunan spread his hands.
There are also some requirements for blood fusion, the stronger the better is not necessarily the case.
In addition to considering whether it is compatible with your own physical condition, you also need to consider your physical strength.
Dragons are creatures that can be compared to formal wizards, and the four-ring legendary knight simply cannot withstand the physical evolution after the fusion of blood.
Hearing this, Key couldn't help feeling a little disappointed, but he quickly cheered up.
"Looks like I'll have to make a few visits to Longlin."
After talking about the knight's advancement, Sunan changed the subject and talked about another topic.
"You asked me about the Tower of Stars before, remember?"
"Of course." Kai nodded.
At that time, he was very puzzled as to how Su Nan had managed to capture the Tower of Stars. However, Su Nan was vague about the details, so he tactfully did not ask any more questions.
"I didn't tell you at the time because I was afraid you would worry too much, but now that the empire has been unified, it's time to talk to you about this matter."
Hearing the seriousness in Sunan's tone, Keyi couldn't help but look solemn.
Sunan then briefly recounted the story of the wizard's return and the Dark Throne more than seven hundred years later.
After hearing this, Key was stunned and looked dazed.
He had heard Sunan mention the Elemental Desert and the wizards' expedition to the multiverse a thousand years ago, but he didn't know that those wizards would return to the Starlight Continent more than seven hundred years later.
This was undoubtedly a very significant event! In comparison, the Empire's unification of the Starlight Continent was nothing.
It took a while for Key to digest this shocking news. He came back to his senses from his trance and said with a frown:
"Once those wizards return, will the Starlight Continent..."
Su Nan understood what he meant and shook his head, saying, "According to the rules of the wizard world, the Starlight Continent is already my exclusive plane. Unless they want to make an enemy of me, other wizards generally won't try to get involved in the Starlight Continent."
Kai breathed a sigh of relief, but then his expression turned worried again.
"What about the Dark Throne?"
A force with thousands of wizards was something Key could not have imagined before.
How huge and terrifying power would such a force possess?
It's really scary to think about it! "Don't worry too much. If it doesn't work, we can join the wizard forces that are hostile to the Dark Throne."
Sunan said soothingly, and then said: "But the most fundamental thing is to improve your own strength."
"In the coming days, I plan to build a wizard tower, and I need the full cooperation of the empire."
"No problem." Kai agreed without hesitation.
In the end, he felt a little complicated.
The information he heard from Su Nan today really had a great impact on his cognition.
The multiverse in the past was more of a symbol to him.
But only after listening to Sunan's narration did he deeply realize the vastness of the multiverse.
Compared to the vast multiverse, the Starlight Continent is just an insignificant speck of dust.
Originally, after the Star Empire unified the Starlight Continent, Keyi still had a sense of pride and honor that no one else could match him, but now this sense of pride and honor has been shattered, replaced by a feeling of self-insignificance.
Compared with those forces in the multiverse that have existed for tens or millions of years, the Starlight Continent undoubtedly still has a long way to go.
However, after sighing, Key's heart was filled with fighting spirit again.
Originally, he had a sense of emptiness after achieving his goal and losing the motivation to strive, but now, a more ambitious goal appeared before him.
Although he most likely would not live to see the wizards return, he would try his best to make the empire stronger and better able to survive in the future.
Noting the change in Keyi's expression, Sunan nodded slightly.
The eldest brother's willpower was much stronger than he had expected. He had been worried that Key would be terrified after hearing about the Dark Throne, but now it seemed that he had been worrying too much.
Astral calendar year 1282.
This is the most peaceful year in Starlight Continent.
As the Star Empire unified the continent and swiftly suppressed sporadic rebellious forces, the situation on the continent completely stabilized and entered a period of peaceful and tranquil development.
Thunder Moon (April).
The emperor issued an order and knight academies began to be established throughout the empire.
Except for a few royal knight academies that are specifically for the children of nobility, the vast majority of knight academies are open to the general public, treating the middle class, civilians and farmers equally.
As long as you can pass the entrance examination, all tuition and miscellaneous fees will be waived.
In addition, the empire began to vigorously promote and popularize basic education, and established a number of basic colleges among the people. The tuition fees were low and even civilians and farmers could afford it.
Although many civilians and farmers have no plans to send their children to school due to life pressures, more people are genuinely happy and excited about this policy.
Because the first requirement for taking the wizard aptitude test is literacy.
After years of propaganda from the Empire, even the lowest-level farmers know that becoming a wizard is the fastest way to cross classes and become a superior person.
Once you pass the qualification test, it means you can achieve success in one step.
You have to know that wizards are the superior people that even noble lords dare not neglect.
For people at the bottom of society, wizards are a ray of hope in their difficult lives.
Although it is slim, it is not impossible after all.
Even if your child ultimately fails to pass the aptitude test, literacy can still be a plus point when applying for the Knight Academy.
It is precisely because of these benefits that the resistance to the implementation of universal basic education has been reduced a lot.
Although it will take a very long time to truly popularize basic education on a large scale, at least we have made a good start.
In addition to the Knight Academy and basic education, more decrees were issued one after another, demonstrating to the world the emperor's determination to reform.
This surprised many nobles.
They thought that after unifying the continent, even if the Emperor did not lose his ambition and indulge in pleasure, he should not have the enterprising spirit anymore.
Who would have thought that His Majesty the Emperor would become even more diligent and powerful than before.
It's really unexpected.
Only a few great nobles like Brad and Jordan, who were close to the Emperor, vaguely knew that all this was related to Lord Sunan.
Long Lin, Starlight Academy.
The central clock tower is where the instructors live and practice, and it is also the tallest building in the entire academy.
Standing on the open platform on the top floor of the clock tower, you can clearly overlook the entire college.
Looking at the students coming and going below, Fakado couldn't help but show an expression of emotion.
In the blink of an eye, he had already been in Starlight Academy for more than half a year.
The longer he stayed here and the more he learned about Starlight Academy, the more amazed he was.
Before this, he had never thought that there was such a model of training wizard apprentices in the world.
No, it’s not that he didn’t think about it, but the reality made it impossible for him to think in this direction.
After all, their family members don’t have enough resources for themselves, so how could they have extra resources to train others?
"Unbelievable." Innocent exclaimed, "Where on earth did the Star Alliance get so many rare resources?"
"Perhaps it was collected from the underground world. After all, the Star Alliance has unified the entire underground world." said Tulio, another wizard apprentice.
Mentioning this, the four of them were filled with emotion again.
When they learned that the Star Alliance had unified the entire underground world, the four of them almost popped their eyes out.
It was a vast, deep and mysterious underground world with countless dangerous places, powerful and terrifying creatures everywhere, and countless city-states and tribes.
Whenever they occasionally entered the underground world, they were extremely careful and cautious.
And such a terrifying place was actually conquered and unified by the Star Alliance! The moment they learned this fact, they realized how terrifyingly powerful the Star Alliance had become!
As a result, the desire to join Starlight Academy also took root and grew.
And when they saw the list of resources that could be exchanged by the academy instructors from the scepter, the four of them almost instantly made up their minds to join Starlight Academy.
After seeing the list of resources including a wide variety of third-tier potions, glimmer-level magic items, adamantium golems, various rare metals, and rare magic plants, Fakado suddenly felt that the Russell family, known as a thousand-year-old wizard family with a profound heritage, seemed to be no different from beggars in front of the Star Alliance.
If he had known that the Star Alliance had such abundant resources, he would have directly led the Russell family to join the Star Alliance and would not have flirted with the coalition forces.
His thoughts flew away for a long time before Fakado retracted his gaze and turned back to look at the three tribesmen.
"What do you think?"
Innocent shrugged and said with a smile: "Why hesitate? If you don't cherish such a good opportunity, you would be stupid."
"That's right." The other two nodded in agreement.
Fakado laughed and said, "Then it's decided."
He is very optimistic about the future of Starlight Academy.
This academy will surely become a cradle for producing wizard apprentices in the future.
Perhaps in the distant future, the Starlight Continent will usher in an era of wizards.
During this period, he will be able to witness the arrival of this era as a mentor at Starlight Academy.
(End of this chapter)
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