Absolute silence, like the calm before a storm.
The mages looked at each other, seeing disbelief in each other's eyes!
The next moment, a deafening clamor, like a torrential downpour, fell upon the Joint Research Society, noisy and bustling.
"Transform lightning into light energy? Did I hear that right?"
"Although lightning has luminous properties, no one has been able to create light purely with lightning magic so far. How can it be transformed into light energy then?"
"Yeah, even St. Elmo's Fire was a lucky discovery, and it's even hard to guarantee it can be created every time."
The mages' first reaction was doubt.
Transforming lightning into light energy was merely a conjecture in the magic world; no one had been able to achieve it to this day!
Ajef's casual remark naturally sparked doubt among the crowd.
Of course, some people looked surprised and uncertain, secretly wondering if Ajef had really discovered the secret of transforming lightning magic into light magic?
"Silence! Silence!"
Dandaner's low shouts gradually quieted the council hall.
"Mr. Ajef, if I heard correctly, your solution is to transform lightning into light energy. Does this mean you have found a means or method to transform lightning magic into light magic?"
Dandaner's voice was slow, enunciating each word clearly, striving for absolute accuracy in expressing his meaning.
Everyone's gaze followed, their eyes filled with doubt, mockery, or surprise and uncertainty.
Among them, the hearts of the lightning mages were pounding!
If Ajef truly proved that lightning magic could be transformed into light magic, then the status of lightning magic would inevitably rise!
Their power would also increase accordingly.
Most importantly:
--They would witness history!
"No, it's not transforming lightning magic into light magic..."
Yu Shen'an shook his head in denial, but before he could finish speaking, the Joint Research Society immediately deflated with a roar, even bursting into laughter.
"Oh--"
"I knew it. How could lightning magic be transformed into light magic?"
"It simply made me happy for nothing."
"Ajef primarily focuses on Wood Spirit and Summoning magic. How could he also be proficient in lightning magic? Even a once-in-a-century genius, practicing two systems, would be doing well just to ensure practical combat ability. Where would he have the energy for in-depth research?"
"Exactly!"
"Hmph, it's simply grandstanding."
A wave of discouraged voices came from the Joint Research Society, even tinged with sarcasm.
Stanford's eyes were filled with disappointment.
Yu Shen'an glanced at the mages shaking their heads and sighing, couldn't help but shake his head as well, a strong sense of absurdity rising in his heart.
This world is truly too dependent on magic!
In terms of basic science, it is still in a very primitive stage, which is simply incredible.
"Silence!" Dandaner shouted again, and after suppressing the noise from the Joint Research Society, he looked at Yu Shen'an and said, "Mr. Ajef, please continue."
As one of the very few in the empire who knew Yu Shen'an's true identity, he dared not underestimate Yu Shen'an.
"You misunderstood me. I mean, it's not transforming lightning magic into light magic, but transforming lightning into light energy!"
Yu Shen'an said casually, not caring much about everyone's doubts.
"Is there a difference?" Everyone looked puzzled.
"There is a difference, a big difference."
Yu Shen'an didn't want to waste any more words. He raised his right hand, and immediately, arcs of electricity danced at his fingertips.
Everyone's gaze was also attracted by the dancing electric arcs.
In everyone's eyes, Yu Shen'an was demonstrating a magic experiment, unaware that this was already the limit of what Yu Shen'an could do.
It was also thanks to his recent research on the "flashlight" function; otherwise, he really wouldn't have thought of learning lightning magic or even finding suitable luminous materials.
Back to the main topic.
Under everyone's inexplicable gaze, a thin metal wire suddenly appeared in Yu Shen'an's left hand.
Then, he passed the metal wire from his left hand to his right hand. A fine current flowed through the metal wire, first turning red and hot.
Immediately, in the flick of a finger, the metal wire suddenly emitted a dazzling light.
Although it was daytime, this light was still comparable to the Inch Light magic.
For a moment, everyone was stunned by the sudden light!
"Is this a magic item?"
"No, it doesn't look like a magic item. It doesn't have any magic fluctuations."
The mages of the Joint Research Society were full of astonishment!
The scene before them completely exceeded their understanding.
Before everyone could observe carefully, Yu Shen'an stopped the magic, and then casually threw the metal wire towards Stanford!
Stanford fumbled to catch it.
"Is it a magic item?" "What is this thing?" The mages nearby gathered around, asking questions excitedly.
"It seems to be just a metal wire," Stanford said somewhat uncertainly.
"How is that possible?" Everyone was full of disbelief.
Stanford looked at Yu Shen'an.
Yu Shen'an made a gesture inviting him to try and said, "Try injecting lightning into it. Remember to form a circuit."
Stanford nodded, then held the metal wire and released lightning.
Instantly, a dazzling light lit up from the metal wire. As the lightning was injected, the metal wire became brighter and brighter, even reaching the level of a blinding light burst.
"This..."
Stanford stared blankly at the metal wire in his hand, his eyes filled with shock, as if he were encountering magic for the first time.
"Stanford, let me see!"
As soon as Stanford stopped injecting lightning, a mage nearby immediately snatched it away, observing and experimenting.
"It really seems to be a metal wire!"
"How is this possible?"
"Why does lightning transform into light when it passes through it?"
When the metal wire had circulated through the hands of all the mages, the Joint Research Society completely erupted!
Countless people stared in shock at the unremarkable metal wire, unable to figure out how it could transform lightning into light energy?
This broke everyone's common sense!
Amidst the uproar, everyone's eyes simultaneously fell on Yu Shen'an, their gazes filled with shock and curiosity!
Everyone realized that they had witnessed history, witnessed Ajef creating history!
--He proved that lightning magic could indeed be transformed into light magic!
"Stanford, do you think if we add a few of these metal wires to the magic tower, it could solve your problem?" Yu Shen'an asked.
"Of course!"
Stanford was full of excitement. He stood up, his old face flushed red, and spoke somewhat incoherently:
"Mr. Ajef, can you tell me why? Why does lightning transform into light energy when it passes through this metal wire? This is simply incredible! Can you tell me what material this metal is made of? Is it expensive?"
"It's a bit complicated to explain. What I can tell you is that this metal wire is worth less than a hundred copper coins."
"Less than a hundred copper coins?"
"Did I hear that right? Are you sure it's not gold coins?"
"How is this possible?"
The Joint Research Society immediately became noisy, but the lightning mages became even more excited.
"Mr. Ajef, as long as you are willing to tell me the principle, I can exchange anything for it!" Stanford said impatiently.
In the world of mages, any knowledge needs to be acquired at a price.
Otherwise, who would be willing to reveal the magic they had worked so hard to research?
"Mr. Ajef, I have to admit, you are simply a rare genius of a thousand years! The secret within this, as long as you are willing to pass it on to Felix, you will not only enter the Hall of Fame, but I can also guarantee to open the academy's treasure vault and let you choose one magic item."
Dandaner also couldn't help but speak.
This magic knowledge must be preserved.
However, faced with the generous conditions offered by Dandaner, Yu Shen'an's reaction once again stunned everyone.