Chapter 757: Chapter 517: Thesis Publication, Young Celestial Master of Yuxu Palace (6k)_2

However, when he saw the name of the second author on the paper, he was taken aback.

"Lin Guang?"

Longteng University, there is another Lin Guang?

Hu Tuzhi didn’t think much of it, just assumed it was a mentor from another state with the same name—after all, Longteng University had another "Lin Qingxuan", also surnamed Lin, not an uncommon phenomenon, having overlapping names is normal, so he continued reading.

But soon, he began to feel a bit puzzled.

His specialization is the cultivation and evolution of spirit beasts of the avian type, yet this paper contained numerous cases of composite applications involving plant spirit beasts and mechanical spirit beasts, which seemed quite out of his field.

He could indeed understand parts of it, but logically, a paper of this domain shouldn’t have been sent to him for review. The fanciful evolution of spirit beasts and the design of Spirit Rune Array were beyond his ability to critique.

Yet, despite not understanding the principles, the effects presented in this paper were clearly visible on paper.

A new [Universal Solution] for Ether conversion system for Tier Five and below Spirit Rune Arrays has emerged.

Not just one or two.

But results with positive impacts on all mainstream Spirit Rune Arrays and even Spiritual Artifacts.

It is imaginable that following this, probably all industries will undergo transformations due to this result.

Hu Tuzhi couldn’t help but sigh internally:

No wonder it’s Longteng University! The fortress of Great Xia civilization!

His right hand naturally slid down the touchpad, turning to the last page of the paper.

Suddenly, his action stopped.

The pupils hidden behind the lenses suddenly widened.

At the end of the paper, in the acknowledgment section.

The first author, Liu Qingyi, solemnly expressed the most sincere gratitude to the second author of the paper, "Lin Guang".

But that’s not the main point.

The main point is, her address to him is surprisingly—

"Lin Guang, fellow student".

And the next moment, his phone suddenly received a message.

[Old Hu, do you know why I assigned this review quota to you?]

Hu Tuzhi didn’t reply, just sat there dumbfounded, for a full half-minute, shaking his head.

He took off his glasses, rubbing his swollen temples, and sighed in a tone both envious and resigned.

"Genius, the existence of a Spirit Attuned One... truly defies all logic."

—Approved.

Similar sentiments were playing out almost simultaneously in other places.

—Approved.

—Approved.

—Approved.

And none of these reviewers hesitated for even a moment, submitting the paper upward without delay.

This paper had already circulated early among the top tier of researchers in Coastal City’s circles, even receiving Li Jiatu’s endorsement, this submission was merely formal.

Thus, the paper passed smoothly, entering the "Research Net".

The instant it was recorded in "Research Net", countless pieces of information were transmitted from the Sky Arena’s 666th level, the headquarters of the Coastal Researcher Association, following the Star Track, to researcher associations in various cities across Great Xia.

.........

Under the azure sky.

On a peculiar battlefield filled with plant and fungal spirit beasts, two strange armies were engaged in brutal combat.

Though they appeared to possess various plant characteristics, their behavior mimicked human-like actions.

In an instant.

Many ghostly purple light clusters with long tails streaked across the sky, drawing eerie arcs, accurately striking into a bulletproof phalanx that appeared to be composed of heavy shield infantry, but was actually a squad of writhing [Rock Moss] hardened forces.

Boom!!!

The violent explosion erupted into towering purple smoke.

While many bombing raids had been thwarted, quite a few [Rock Moss] were blown apart, their exteriors scattering like shrapnel, splattering thick green liquid everywhere, dozens of "soldiers" instantly turned into indistinct flesh, emitting strange cries from unknown sources.

Quack—

On a nearby hill, an entire row of [Artillery Mushrooms] forming an artillery formation began dimming their purple brilliance.

Though inherently primal fungal spirit beasts should lack much intelligence, they appeared surprisingly humanoid, arrogantly retracting their colorful caps, the phosphorescent spots on their canopy pulsating rhythmically, seemingly celebrating their victory.

However, just as they prepared for a second round of salvo, countless emerald blades suddenly shot out from the explosive dust.

These were the [Blade Mantis Grass] forming a strike team, ignoring the still raging aftershocks, charging with astonishing speed into the "spore artillery’s" soft, fragile lines.

In an instant, sword shadows, limbs flying. Severed fungal stalks and shredded grass blades danced midair, purple spores and green sap mixed together, painting this tiny battlefield with extreme brutality.

Yet this was merely a snapshot.

Such battles were numerous on the field.

Further afield, there were buildings constructed by various plant and fungal spirit beasts.

These seemingly intelligent plant and fungal forces were ground down like meat grinders on the battlefield, yet before long, new units were produced from the buildings, joining the battle.

And their combat prowess also soared swiftly with the proliferation of buildings, almost all spirit beasts with a chance of evolving midway, resulting in bizarre changes.

However, if one could detach their perspective from the confines of this battlefield and observe from a higher vantage...