Chen Rui pondered and asked tentatively, "Does the force behind you have any archbishop candidates that they're supporting?"
"No." Bilia shook her head. "The forces in the East District are not under their control. I'm considered a hidden chess piece. If I can compete for the archbishop position, I might get some support. However, I'm only a deacon now and not even a bishop, so it's impossible."
"It might be impossible." Chen Rui revealed a strange smile and a wine glass appeared in his hand. "If something happens to Angeli at this time, will you be able to become the archbishop rightfully?"
"You mean …" Bilia's eyes lit up.
"If something happens to Angeli at this time, the first person to be suspected wouldn't be you, but the other six candidates." Chen Rui said confidently, "If you become the new bishop, you should be the one who has the least hope of becoming an archbishop among the seven bishops. You'll also be the one who will attract the least attention. However, no matter what, you've already defeated Angeli and achieved your goal. Theoretically, you're still one of the candidates for the archbishop position. If you can achieve amazing results in a short period of time, combined with the help of the force behind you, it's not impossible for you to become an archbishop. "
"You make it sound easy, but this is undoubtedly a huge risk." Bilia was a scheming person after all, so she quickly calmed down.
"Risk and benefits always coexist. You don't want to be a hidden chess piece that can be abandoned at any time, right?"
"I'm not what you think I am." Bilia shook her head slightly. "However, your suggestion has given me a smoother path. I can't deny that I'm indeed tempted."
"No matter what your choice is, we need to know Angeli's latest and most accurate movements. I'm currently 'missing', which means that I'm lurking in the dark. If there's a chance, her 'accident' will be more natural and reasonable."
Bilia pondered for a while and said, "I need time to think about it. How about this, I'll give you my answer after the Tower of Stars is over."
"Alright, I'll wait for your decision. After all, we're allies with common interests now. We're 'close'." Chen Rui changed the topic. "I want to make a trip to the Immortal Capital of Silver Moon in the Jadeite Forest. Do you have any convenient way?"
"Immortal Capital of Silver Moon?" Bilia frowned.
"To be precise, it's related to my cultivation."
Although Chen Rui did not explain the specific reason, Bilia was smart enough not to ask further. The previous sentence was right. The 2 were now allies who had signed a contract. The stronger the other party was, the stronger the help to her. Especially the proposal just now, it actually overlapped with the plan in her heart in many ways, and it was even bolder and more attractive.
"Speaking of the Silver Moon Immortal Capital … Vice Dean Sukrad has recently obtained an ancient stone slab with a Magical Array carved on it. He is planning to bring the stone slab with his disciples to visit the Silver Moon Immortal Capital's Elf Grandmaster Finoa. "Speaking of Immortal Capital of Silver Moon … Vice Dean Sukrad recently obtained an ancient stone slab with a magic array carved on it. He's planning to bring the stone slab with his disciples to visit the Immortal Capital of Silver Moon Immortal Capital of Silver Moon Immortal Capital of Silver Moon."
"You're wrong." Chen Rui drank a mouthful of wine. "The subject I'm 'applying' for is not combat, but magic arrays."
Bilia's eyes flickered. "You really bring surprises … or should I call it a pleasant surprise, Sir Lomont."
Three days later, Chen Rui appeared on a large ship heading to the Jadeite Forest Sea at the Blue Star City's port. Beside him was an old man with white hair.
This old man was the vice dean of Starlight Academy, Sukrad. He was a famous top-notch magic array master and a Sage Mage. The few men and women on the deck were Sukrad's disciples. This time, they would follow their teacher to the Immortal Capital of Silver Moon Immortal Capital of Jadeite Forest Sea to visit the legendary Immortal Capital of Silver Moon Immortal Capital of Silver Moon Immortal Capital.
"Lomont, can you see if this inscription can be improved?" Sukrad's eyes were glowing at this moment. It was completely different from his usual solemn and serious self. The disciples who were familiar with the vice dean knew that there was only one thing that could make their teacher look like this, and that was magic arrays.
This "Lomont" was a candidate recommended by the school administration to become a magic array teacher. It was said that he wanted to obtain an additional quota to enter the Starry Tower. Sukrad had previously disapproved of this person, especially since he was recommended by those utilitarian fellows from the school administration. However, the abilities displayed by "Lomont" had truly shocked Sukrad.
Other than having a solid foundation in magic arrays, "Lomont" also had an extraordinary talent, and that was improving magic arrays. Everyone knew that magic arrays required the use of a magic conductor to be engraved or drawn. At the same time, magic power had to be injected into the array, allowing it to resonate with the elements or natural forces to produce an effect. This involved magic, mathematics, astronomy, alchemy, and various other comprehensive subjects. The difficulty was obvious.
Magic arrays were relatively precise and rigorous things. Any change could cause a chain of unforeseen events, or even the destruction of the entire array. However, this "Lomont" was actually able to freely improve on the foundation of the original array without destroying it. This was simply inconceivable. It was obvious that the young man in front of him couldn't be a few hundred years old quasi-Grandmaster of magic arrays, or even a Grandmaster. Thus, Sukrad firmly believed the reason for his "talent".
Reality had proven that humans would unconsciously make mistakes based on experience. Even in his dreams, Sukrad wouldn't have thought that this young man was really a quasi-Grandmaster of magic arrays.
"Lord Sukrad, I've told you before that I can only use my talent to sense and make certain modifications based on my understanding of magic arrays. Let's not talk about the fact that I can't understand this kind of magic array. Even my talent is limited, and I can't use it endlessly. This place won't be able to take it. "
As he spoke, Chen Rui pointed at his temple with a bitter expression. "I've used up too much energy these few days. I'm still feeling a little dizzy."
"Yes, yes, yes! How about this, go to the cabin and rest first. We'll discuss it tomorrow. "Sukrad slapped his forehead and hurriedly accepted it. Ever since he discovered this teacher's "talent", it was as if he had obtained a treasure. He felt that he had gained a lot from discussing magic arrays with "Lomont" every day.
The vice-principal had already decided that no matter the price, he would definitely keep this talented "Lomont" at Starlight Academy to teach.
A few days later, the ship passed through the Ice Sea and arrived at the Jadeite Forest Sea. Different from Chen Rui's previous location, Sukrad's ship arrived at the Violet Orchid Harbor guarded by the elves. In fact, it was the entrance to the elves' encampment.
As a famous master in the human world, the vice-principal of the elven princess' academy, and a friend of the elven grandmaster, Sukrad and his group received a courteous reception from the elves. The group rode on the silver pegasus prepared by the elves and followed the main road towards the Silver Moon Immortal Capital.
It was already evening when they arrived at the Silver Moon Immortal Capital. Although Sukrad had the intention to immediately visit Grandmaster Fenoya in the purple forest, he knew that he couldn't be rude. Thus, he brought his students to the guest house arranged by the elves and stayed there.
Coincidentally, it was the guest house that Chen Rui had stayed in previously. It seemed like it was specially equipped for foreign VIPs. The exquisite items and decorations inside amazed the students who came here for the first time. Naturally, Chen Rui wasn't in the mood. He used the excuse that he had overused his talent for the past few days and needed to rest. Thus, he entered his room early in the morning and slept soundly.
In reality, while the others were sleeping soundly, Chen Rui was already outside the purple forest.
With his previous experience, coupled with his stealth and disguise skills, he was very familiar with the route and didn't encounter any difficulties.
Chen Rui passed through the lakeside house of Fenoya's disciple, Taranna, and silently entered the purple forest. When he arrived at the Purple Heart Treehouse where Fenoya was, he discovered that the elven grandmaster was already waiting in front of the tree.
It was obviously impossible to break through all the magic arrays along the way without being discovered by the elven grandmaster. Furthermore, Chen Rui had deliberately controlled the speed, sequence, and route of the deciphering to be basically the same as the last time. With the elven grandmaster's intelligence, he would naturally be able to guess the identity of the 'intruder'.
"Long time no see, Your Excellency Fenoya." Chen Rui had already returned to his previous appearance and bowed.
Fenoya solemnly returned the bow, "What a pleasantly surprising reunion. Should I call you Lord Richard? The powerhouse who once killed the four-winged angel? "
Chen Rui didn't bother explaining, shaking his head, "I think my grandmaster friend is reminding me that given the difference in strength in the field of alchemy, I should call him Lord Fenoya."
The two looked at each other and smiled. Everyone had their own secrets, and many things didn't need to be asked or explained. Having a tacit understanding of each other was enough; this was what friends were like.
"This isn't the place to talk, let's go back to the treehouse." Fenoya smiled, "Speaking of which, the taste of that wine from last time was really memorable. A certain forest dwarf who isn't here would definitely be envious of me being able to enjoy it alone."
The hall of the Purple Heart Treehouse was filled with the fragrance of yellow wine. Fenoya and Chen Rui had a few plates of exquisite green food in front of the table, while the elven grandmaster was leisurely tasting the top-grade wine that he hadn't tasted in a long time, an intoxicated expression on his face. If it was the dwarf grandmaster, he would definitely pick up the wine bottle and gulp it down. Then, he would complain that there was no meat to go with the wine.
"Your mechanics have actually reached a considerable height. In some aspects, even a grandmaster may not be better than you. What you lack is just an opportunity. However, I feel that your heart to become a grandmaster seems to be much more urgent than last time? That's not a good thing. "
"I know that haste makes waste, but I will soon face a grandmaster-level mechanic in an alternative life and death duel."
The elf grandmaster moved the small glass to his lips and a few drops of wine spilled out.
"Although I'm also a mechanic grandmaster myself, I still can't understand why a national-level powerhouse would choose to use mechanics to fight a grandmaster in a life and death duel." The elf grandmaster glanced at him, "As far as I know, there are only a handful of existing mechanics grandmasters. May I ask which opponent it is? Or perhaps I can provide some targeted advice. "
Chen Rui sighed, "This enemy isn't any grandmaster you know. To be precise, it should be more terrifying than them."
The elf grandmaster's pupils contracted slightly, but he returned to normal in an instant. He nodded, "Everyone has their own path to choose. You being able to come here shows your trust in me and Bernd. No matter what, we will do our best to help you."
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