Chapter 1244 - Debate and Exploration (1/2)

Everyone knew that Faleau was the highest administrator of the Gilded Rose, even Heaven Rank powerhouses didn’t dare to show off in front of him. He had so many golds that it could really crush someone to death.

Lin Yun’s research of truth runes had become increasingly more profound these past few days. The mysteries he had previous comprehended slowly transformed into alchemy results and it has reached the point where he could start experimenting with materials.

He had too little materials on hand, and they weren’t varied enough. He needed Faleau to make preparations for him, but he could already start some experiments.

At this time, Gandaph came over once again.

After meeting Gandaph, Lin Yun heard many rumors about him. He was one of the three deans of the Starry Sky College and was known as the white-robed mage. This wasn’t just expressing that he was always wearing a white robe, it was also a display of his strength and alchemy proficiency.

Gandaph was already at the 5th Rank of the Heaven realm a few hundred years ago, and no one believed that a Saint Alchemist would remain stuck at the 5th Rank after so many years. “The Truth is in Alchemy” wasn’t just a catchphrase.

When it came to alchemy, researching the mysteries of the world was equivalent to directly studying the laws. It’s just that the way of studying the laws was different from ordinary mages.

Powerful mages might not necessarily be powerful alchemists, but powerful alchemists were definitely powerful mages. This was common knowledge.

None of the Starry Sky College’s three deans was below the 5th Rank of the Heaven realm when they reached the Saint realm. Furthermore, many mages wore white robes, but only one became known as the white-robed mage, Gandaph.

Gandaph chuckled as he entered Lin Yun’s alchemy laboratory and Lin Yun immediately stopped his calculations.

“Dean Gandaph, could it be that you already want to organize the meeting with that Sir? You should at least let me know who it is ahead of time so that I can prepare myself mentally…”

Gandaph smiled and dodged the question.

“Youths are truly impatient. This isn’t good, you’ll understand when you meet that person. I didn’t come over for this matter, rather, I came as an alchemist.”

Since Gandaph said so, Lin Yun didn’t continue probing, but he couldn’t help feeling curious. Someone that could make Gandaph invite him must have a really high status…

“Eh… Is this the antithesis compounding method? Sir Mafa, you actually understand this technique?”

Gandaph threw a quick glance at the sheet of paper Lin Yun had been writing on and instantly saw through Lin Yun’s notes. Antithesis compounding wasn’t something ordinary Artisans could master. It was using multiple medicinal ingredients, with a minimum of two, to transform them into materials. The process was very unstable.

The materials had to come in contact with each other, destroy each other, until a new kind of material would be left behind as a main material for an alchemy potion. But even good potioneer Artisans would have a hard time compounding two kinds of materials with this method.

Because it required high control and knowledge of medicinal ingredients. If the subtle differences between every kind of medicinal ingredient weren’t calculated accurately, or if the alchemist slipped up for a moment, then the compounding would fail.

And Lin Yun was currently calculating the antithesis compounding of eight kinds of materials.

Gandaph sighed, “I really didn’t expect Sir Mafa to have already reached the peak of the Artisan realm, and you are far stronger than the average Peak Artisan. The antithesis compounding of these eight kinds of materials isn’t easy to grasp, and the calculations might need several years to complete. Putting these three kinds of materials together is a bold idea…”

Lin Yun shook his head.

“These three kinds of materials oppose each other and are highly toxic when combined together. But with proper calculations, the best effect would be displayed as their toxicity would turn into a huge amount of energy…”

After that, Lin Yun followed Gandaph. When it came to alchemy, Lin Yun wouldn’t back down. He expounded on his own theories and designs with Gandaph.

They discussed alchemy for three days, from potioneering to refining, and then to puppeteering.

“Although the Full-Right Angle Mana Reactor’s design has merits, there would be restrictions on the burst of mana. It does have more endurance, but it is quite weak during critical times…”

“All mana reactors have to be studied based on their entire properties. A Full-Right Angle design could make the mana reactor react even more intensely, which meant that the mana that would erupt would be stronger while also having better endurance. This is an overall increase…”

“But the arc patterns’ energy transmission is even stronger. Using the strong mana reaction of an explosion alongside the arc strengthening, a puppet’s burst power could increase up to three times…”

“That requires at least three times the materials. With these materials, a mana reactor ten times as powerful could be crafted…”

Gandaph and Lin Yun were like two mad scientists leaning on both sides of a crystal table and arguing. Suddenly, Gandaph laughed and stood up, before looking at Lin Yun with an appreciative gaze.

‘He is really a terrifying youth. Whether it is in potioneering, refining, puppeteering, or in the field of arrays, he is extremely skilled. And the most terrifying thing is that he studies problems from all angles. His potioneering knowledge can be used to puppeteering, and with the smallest cost, he can bring out the best outcome.

‘But he isn’t restricted by this line of thought. Instead, he could also use high cost to bring up the strongest effect.

‘He is in his thirties. For a Heaven Rank powerhouse, his life could be said to have just started. I wouldn’t be surprised if he became a Saint Alchemist before 100. His knowledge is comprehensive and too outstanding. Moreover, he has farsightedness and creativity, which is hard to come by in alchemists.

‘An alchemist who lost their creativity is no different from a craftsman. He’ll definitely advance to the Saint realm, it’s only a matter of time.’

Gandaph looked at Lin Yun in a daze, recalling the process of his own breakthrough with a complex expression.

Lin Yun suddenly noticed that Gandaph stopped in the middle of their heated debate.

Lin Yun awkwardly smiled and stopped. He didn’t feel that he had persuaded Gandaph. As a Saint Alchemist, Gandaph really widened Lin Yun’s horizon. Even if he just mentioned knowledge that would only appear in the future, Gandaph would immediately figure out the benefits and shortcomings, he could even make deductions…

Lin Yun had many undeveloped ideas which ended up being developed by Gandaph while they discussed alchemy. Lin Yun brought up some of his components ideas for the Shelter Tower to get some suggestions from Gandaph.

This was a true Saint Alchemist. Even if Lin Yun was already at the peak of the Alchemist realm and could clearly feel the Saint realm in the distance, he wasn’t much closer than an Apprentice Alchemist.

It is said that Saint Alchemists are existences that mastered a part of the truth. Lin Yun could feel it now that he was acquainted with one. They really were very powerful. They are a lot more powerful than expected. Now that he was able to observe a Saint Alchemist, Lin Yun knew what path he should take.

It also explained one problem, why he was unable to keep researching truth runes after the 1,800th.

It was due to his rank. As a 2nd Rank Heaven Mage, the peak of the Artisan realm was already his limit. To continue researching, he would need to use law runes comprehension as a foundation. Without it, he would be unable to continue and the path to Saint Alchemist would remain a distant goal.

Gandaph sighed with a complicated expression, apparently making a decision.

“Sir Mafa, would you like to go somewhere with me?”

Lin Yun was slightly stunned.