Extraordinary Voyage-Chapter 671 - 581: Olive Branch (4300 words)

Even in a tentative, brief confrontation, Aiven could clearly sense the opponent’s witchcraft power far surpassing his own. It was a comprehensive and systematic strength.

Moreover, the opponent appeared relaxed, clearly nowhere near using full force.

Sizzle, sizzle...

The power of the Bloodline Plugin: Cosmic Dragon within his body began to surge, and Aiven’s black pupils gradually elongated, transforming into crystal-like dragon slits.

Currently, the two plugins used in this Talent Magic are the Storm Dragon, tested in combat and compatible with Divine Power, and the Cosmic Dragon, capable of manipulating Spatial Power.

Combining Master-level Swordsmanship, simultaneously unleashing Transform Self and Activated Dead, was Aiven’s strongest attack. If he couldn’t defeat an opponent whose Wizard Level seemed even higher than Principal Princeton, he’d be prepared to flee.

At least in terms of escape abilities, Aiven, who had nearly maxed out his skills, felt somewhat confident.

However.

Standing opposite Aiven, Jelos seemed unaffected by the Dragon’s Might gradually radiating from him.

Instead, realizing that Aiven actually understood his doctrines, he seemed to have met a kindred spirit, enthusiastically introducing his school’s philosophy:

"The continuously updated ’Theseus’ Ship’ is like this; humans are the same, wherever it breaks, you can replace it, and it becomes stronger than before!

Of course, for wizards, the body is but a minor detail; the completion of the soul is fundamental.

Hmm, although my school’s original witchcraft has profound research in this area, I’m not interested in the technique of turning oneself into a ’Soul Sewing Monster.’

When I advanced to Tier 3, I secretly modified the concept of ’wherever it breaks, replace it’ into a new concept of ’the relationship between the whole and the parts.’

How about it? This is how the Talent Magic: Trait Incarnation was born, quite impressive, right?"

In fact.

Aiven not only understood the ’dialectical relationship between whole and parts’ he mentioned, but as a School Chief, he could profoundly foresee the impact of such a new concept on the existing order. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Hearing this, he couldn’t help but curiously ask:

"And your teacher? Was the school chief position easily given to you?"

Jelos carelessly combed his long hair, now composed of flames, smirking as he responded:

"My teacher? Ha, got rid of him.

The School Chief from ancient times, even the original founder Theseus, a fool with low aptitude who has survived by scavenging the soul fragments of school members."

A slight chill ran down Aiven’s neck:

"Well... as long as you’re happy."

It was indeed an eye-opener, the world was vast and full of wonders, even such a form of school like livestock rearing existed. However, as a founder, Theseus ended up playing himself, encountering this immensely talented and ruthless person.

The ’relationship between the whole and the parts’ was clearly superior to the concept of ’wherever it breaks, replace it,’ contributing even more to the final object’s materialization.

This gave Aiven a more direct impression of the great adventurer Jelos.

’A deep-seated contempt for authority, disdain for rules and etiquette, doing as he pleases. Perhaps this is what deeply attracted the Eldest Princess, who was groomed as the Kingdom’s heir and trapped in various rules from a young age?

Oh, in addition to... that handsome older man face.’

Even after elaborating on his concept, Jelos showed no intention of taking further action. Instead, he offered an olive branch, gazing at Aiven’s "dragon pupils."

"Indeed, I am collecting the ’Golden Compass’ held by the thirteen families, but I am also seeking a reliable companion who can explore the unknown new realm together after eventually opening that door.

However, qualified companions are incredibly hard to find, even tougher than collecting the ’Golden Compass.’ You are different from those who only have the ’Adventurer’s Blood’ but are utterly useless.

How about it? Would you like to join my ship? Even in the future, when the ’Theseus’ Ship’ materializes, I’ll reserve an immortal spot just for you."

At this point, Aiven also understood what the other party was aiming for.

With the pinnacle strength of an Upper-Rank Wizard, already capable of competing with a Tier 4 Transcendent, accompanied by what must have been an antique warship transformed into a mobile Wizard Tower, an ordinary Tier 3 Great Knight might not even register in his eyes.

Even though Aiven never exhibited witchcraft, as a robust Tier 3 "Dragon Vein," his strength was sufficient to warrant attention.

Everyone’s attention is limited; information reception, knowledge level, vision, and cognitive abilities are all finite. At this point, even a Great Wizard couldn’t identify Aiven’s true vocation.

To show sincerity, Jelos directly dissolved his incarnation state, spreading his hands.

Clatter...

In the morning sunshine, several golden items appeared in Rogers’ hand. Adding his original one, this Great Wizard already possessed five "Golden Compasses."

They were suspended by an invisible force, forming a pentagon shape, with each compass’s back engraved with part of the "Golden Kingdom."

At this moment, pressed together, they gradually emanated an anomaly, the faint light seemingly connecting and breathing as one.