Facing the eager gazes of countless lightning mages, Yu Shengan chuckled and said,
"My purpose in participating in the Co-Research Meeting, just like the meeting's objective, is to jointly discuss and solve magical problems, not to exchange for benefits or advantages.
Regarding why this metal wire can convert lightning into light energy, I can tell everyone now.
Its principle is very simple..."
Amidst everyone's astonished eyes, Yu Shengan casually explained the theory that "resistance causes objects to heat up and then emit light."
"I have already tried over a hundred materials, and I was fortunate to find this material with good light-emitting properties.
However, I am certain that in nature, there are definitely more superior light-emitting materials waiting for everyone to discover.
I hope that if you find any good materials in the future, don't forget to inform me."
Everyone was stunned.
No one expected that Ajef would reveal such valuable knowledge so easily.
They were not ignorant children who didn't understand anything.
They knew deeply that although this knowledge sounded simple, in reality, if they didn't know it and wanted to research it themselves, it would be incredibly difficult.
How many experiments, how many variable eliminations, how many days and nights of torment would it take to summarize the concept of "resistance"?
"Sir, being able to cultivate magic is truly a blessing to magic!"
Stanford stood up, solemnly placed his hand on his chest, and bowed his head in respect!
"Clatter!"
All the mages at the Co-Research Meeting stood up in unison, turned towards Yu Shengan, placed their hands on their chests, and bowed their heads in respect!
At this moment, regardless of whether there was a conflict of interest, everyone present was impressed by Ajef's magnanimity!
Including Dundal.
Yu Shengan was momentarily stunned.
He didn't expect that the basic science he casually mentioned could win the respect of all the mages in Felix.
He didn't act arrogant, and immediately stood up as well: "Everyone is too kind.
Speaking of which, I actually have a problem this time that I would like to seek everyone's help with.
I hope everyone can help me!"
"Sir, you are too polite, please speak."
Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions became a little excited.
A problem that could stump Ajef must not be simple.
This was worth pondering carefully.
If they could solve it, perhaps they could create a miracle and make history.
"My question is, how can the effect of magic be remotely transmitted to another location through some medium and released there?
Or, is there any other method to release magic without carving magic arrays?"
Yu Shengan's words stunned everyone.
As expected of a magic genius proficient in three elements, the problems he pondered were so profound and mysterious!
For a time, everyone frowned deeply, racking their brains, and began brainstorming.
From time to time, proposals were put forward, but they were quickly refuted.
The atmosphere of the Co-Research Meeting became increasingly lively, even devolving into arguments.
"Mr. Ajef, if you ask me, your idea is too unmagical.
Only unreasonable gods can do that!" someone couldn't help but complain.
"Ajef's idea, in my opinion, is quite similar to summoning magic.
Isn't the essence of summoning magic to transmit the current magic effect to another place and release it?"
Someone else casually made a comparison.
However, he didn't know that his casual comparison, coupled with the previous person's complaint, struck Yu Shengan like lightning.
Instantly, his thoughts became clear!
—He knew how to do it.
Yu Shengan's topic ultimately ended inconclusively; no one came up with a practical and effective solution.
Stanford even said with a look of shame: "Mr. Ajef, I will definitely go back and review the materials for your problem to see if I can solve it."
Yu Shengan, who already had an idea in mind, politely said: "No rush, it's not a very important problem.
Don't worry about it."
However, the more Yu Shengan said this, the more embarrassed Stanford felt.
But he ultimately said nothing, secretly vowing in his heart that he must thoroughly research this problem if he had the chance.
If it could be solved, the improvement to his strength would be significant.
This Co-Research Meeting finally ended late in the evening.
One had to admit that mages truly had vigorous energy.
If this intensity of meeting were on Earth, it would definitely knock down a large group of people.
Even so, after the Co-Research Meeting ended, a group of lightning mages still surrounded Yu Shengan, asking for guidance on the knowledge of "lightning converting to light energy" with smiles on their faces.
Yu Shengan didn't keep anything to himself, answering every question.
For a time, a crowd gathered in front of the [River of Magic] hall.
Of course, not everyone was interested in this.
For mages who had already chosen to specialize in other elements of magic, understanding this knowledge was sufficient; in-depth research held little significance.
Therefore, some joined the discussion; others left in a hurry.
Among them, a female magister named Jennifer left particularly quickly.
She left Felix all the way, her figure flickered, and she disappeared.
When she reappeared, she was already inside the inner courtyard of the March mansion.
The inner courtyard had walls of bluestone, intricately carved with magic arrays, like a miniature magic tower.
In the spacious courtyard of the inner residence, a middle-aged man lay on a reclining chair, staring blankly at the sky.
He was none other than Magister March, one of the members of the [Willis Magic Plantation Union], whose legs had been severed by Yu Shengan and who had suffered comminuted fractures all over his body.
Now, his legs had been reattached and he looked no different from an ordinary person.
The only abnormality was the undisguised air of decadence.
"You didn't attend the Co-Research Meeting today, it's a pity," Jennifer said to March, with a hint of sadness in her eyes.
"Pity? Do you think I haven't made a fool of myself enough?" March turned his head to look at her, his expression mocking.
Facing the mockery, Jennifer was unmoved: "Today's Co-Research Meeting confirmed the conjecture that 'lightning can be converted into light', and... it is extremely practical."
"What did you say?" March's pupils dilated, and he sat up with a swish.
He primarily cultivated lightning magic.
If lightning could be converted into light, it meant he would gain the power of light magic out of thin air!
Even if he couldn't cast fifth or sixth-level magic, the improvement to his strength would be significant.
"Do you know who discovered this?"
"Who? Stanford?" March asked.
Although Stanford was only at the Magister realm, he was universally recognized in Felix as the most likely lightning cultivator to break through to the Archmage realm.
Some believed that if he could have a custom-built magic tower, he would be very likely to reach the Archmage realm with the help of the magic tower's power.
"Ajef!"
"Who?" March's pupils trembled, his hands gripping the armrests of the reclining chair tightly, his expression ferocious, his face full of disbelief.
"It's Ajef."
"He? This, this... How is that possible?"
At this moment, March was like a deflated bladder, his expression ashen, his lips trembling.
"Nothing is impossible.
He has already announced this knowledge at the Co-Research Meeting, and I believe it won't be long before the Empire's official website also announces this news."
Jennifer sighed and said, "March, losing to him is not shameful.
Please don't be so decadent anymore, okay?"
"I'm not decadent, I'm not convinced!
He beat me like this, burned my plantation, why is he perfectly fine?
This is unfair!"
Jennifer didn't know which of her words had stung March, but he stood up with a roar and yelled furiously.
Jennifer, who had been speaking calmly all along, also became angry.
Her voice became sharp:
"You want fairness?
Since you demand fairness, why did you vent your anger on Irene?
She is just a magic apprentice.
If she were Dorothy, would you dare?
Huh?
Would you dare?
You wouldn't even dare to say a harsh word!
"March, you disappoint me too much.
You are simply a coward!
You are far inferior to Ajef!
"Jennifer pointed towards the wall outside and shouted:
"Look outside, the world has changed!
The God of the Internet has changed the Kvir Empire.
Magic is no longer a power exclusive to a group of people.
Children who pee and play in the mud in the countryside may all be learning magic."
"Do you know that Ajef has already researched cold-resistant and high-yield black grain?
This winter, the Empire will usher in a bumper harvest of grain, a historical turning point!
Felix has even decided to recruit two thousand more magic apprentices next spring!
Not just Felix, all magic academies are planning to expand their recruitment."
"Do you know that Stanford has been sent to Twit Town?
The Empire has promised to help him build a magic tower.
Do you know what this means?
It means he is very likely to enter the Archmage realm.
Once he reaches the Archmage realm, the entire Twit Forest will be his territory!
He will become the mage most likely to enter the realm of a Magic God!"
"And you? Your short-sightedness is still fixated on a plantation!"
"You covet the prosperity of Willis, enjoy the magic atmosphere here, and regard the border as a bitter and cold land.
But do you know that in five years, no, at most three years, a large number of civilian mages will rise?
There are plenty of mages who will go to the places you are unwilling to go to compete and seize!"
Jennifer yelled until her face was red.
She took a deep breath, her eyes filled with final determination:
"This is the last time I will come to see you.
In at most a week, I will also leave Willis.
Leaving now, I can still strive for a magic tower.
Later, perhaps there will be nothing."
After speaking, a magic fluctuation emanated from Jennifer, and her figure subsequently disappeared.
March stood in the courtyard in a daze, the color drained from his face.