CHAPTER 989: CHAPTER 988: TOWER OF HEAVEN VISITING DELEGATION (PART 1)

Establishing contact with the Magitech Nation is something Fang Zheng had considered for a long time.

Because the situation in the Main World is different from other worlds.

In many web novels, the protagonist typically obtains something from Another World and is eager to hide it for a lifetime, never letting anyone know, or they gradually reveal these things by themselves in their world. There are many concerns, such as fear of misuse causing threats, or losing their trump card, or being discovered by others and treated as an anomaly.

However, mages in the Main World have no such concerns.

The reason is simple, they’re used to it.

In the Main World, many High-Tier Mages often go on dimensional journeys when they have nothing to do; they travel to the Star Realm using magic, then from the Star Realm to various dimensions, occasionally bringing back some civilized objects or knowledge from other dimensions for sharing.

However, many times, the characteristics of other dimensions are too unique, and the things brought back hold no reference value for the mages in the Main World. But some are quite useful, such as the Anti-Gravity Magic Circle used in the making of Magitech Warships by mages, which was brought back by a mage from Another World hundreds of years ago and adapted for use in the Main World civilization.

This is why Fang Zheng deliberately brought things back from other worlds and sent them to the White Tower.

Simply because the concerns protagonists in other web novels worry about are not concerns for Fang Zheng at all.

Afraid that technological spread will make the Main World’s civilization more violent and dangerous?

Ha, Legendary Mages in the Main World can destroy a nation with a flip of their hand, without even causing radioactive pollution, far surpassing a nuclear bomb. Worried about this? At least a nuke stays put in its silo without moving; a mage with a whimsy Teleportation Spell could end up who knows where.

Worried about being exposed and considered an anomaly?

Unfortunately, dimensional travel in the Main World is not a special privilege of protagonists. Every mage—particularly High-Tier Mages and Legendary Mages—when they have nothing to do, often enjoy wandering erratically across dimensions through the Star Realm, searching for sources of knowledge or universal truths. Even if the mages of the White Tower discovered Fang Zheng’s "time travel" Special Ability, the most they would do is exclaim a few words, then carry on with their business.

Besides, with so many races in the Main World and even more in the outer dimensions, angels, devils, Heart Snatchers, elves, dwarves, Frost Giants, which are not anomalies?

Heart Snatchers even eat human brains; why don’t you try taking a bite?

If you’re too scared to even try eating brains, how can you justify worrying about being seen as an anomaly yourself?

Of course, Fang Zheng had another primary reason for doing so, which is that the Main World is already in the early stages of a Magitech Industrial Revolution, and he doesn’t mind letting these mages learn more knowledge from other worlds to accelerate the improvement of their civilization level.

Although magic and technology each have different emphases, the development of civilization itself is a process of trial and error. Even if the focuses differ, at least the development goals are quite similar. Take power as an example, the Main World certainly wouldn’t be foolish enough to still mess with engines from a technological world; magic energy is much simpler and more convenient than electricity and the like. Nonetheless, those mechanical designs and manufactured products can inspire these mages, giving them more ideas.

Just like how Verne once wrote "From the Earth to the Moon," at that time Verne could only think of using a giant cannon to launch people to the moon inside a shell. This seems somewhat laughable by future standards; however, the basis for Verne’s writing was humanity’s first realization that they live on a spherical planet, and the moon is the closest celestial body to them...

In the Middle Ages, even though there were cannons, who would think of using a cannon to hit the moon? Because they lacked the fundamental knowledge!

As for whether this knowledge is applicable, Fang Zheng does not worry.

Although he often mocks this or that as unscientific, that is simply mockery; materialism fundamentally is not about disbelief in spooks and gods, but an objective understanding of the world. Simply put, the more you know, the easier it is to objectively understand and perceive the world.

For example, reviving the dead would surely be linked to various superstitions in the Middle Ages. However, if modern people saw it, their first thought would be of the T-virus. Of course, the T-virus itself is nonsense, but at least modern people would first think it’s some sort of virus or biological effect, rather than immediately thinking it’s resurrection of the dead or possession by The Fallen.

Why? Because there is no evidence for such things.

On Earth, we have never truly seen a ghost, captured a ghost, observed a ghost, dissected a ghost, or understood a ghost, so it’s considered nonexistent. Because aside from hearsay urban legends, there is no evidence to prove their existence, hence they don’t exist, which is straightforward logic.

Deities and devils are similar.

Perhaps one day, with our scientific development, we may observe beings from other dimensions or discover "souls" truly residing there. Then just amend the textbooks accordingly. Materialism is not a religious belief clung to with stubbornness; that’s fanatic Crusaders, not competent materialists.

Conversely, in the Main World, the existence of devils and the Undead is quite normal. Why? Because we can see devils and the Undead with our eyes, capture them, even dissect them, analyze them, understand them, and even do battle with them. Hence their existence is quite normal and logical.

It’s truly scientific and materialistic.

You could even say that the mages of the Main World are the most "materialistic," perhaps more so than modern educated people on Earth. After all, once many people on Earth see something beyond their common sense, their first reaction is not to understand or accept it, whereas mages have seen all sorts of rare oddities, which, no matter how rare, they can understand and accept their existence.

This is one reason why Fang Zheng is confident about sending these things to the White Tower.

As for the second reason... it’s simple, he wants to quickly elevate the Main World’s civilization level.

The message from the Goddess of Order that Fang Zheng discovered on the satellite was unclear, but one condition was obvious: the civilization of the Main World must first possess the ability to break through the atmosphere and achieve interstellar travel to be eligible to receive the message of the Goddess of Order.

This can only mean one thing—the dangers beyond the starry sky are far greater, and achieving interstellar travel is the minimum requirement.

If the civilization level of the Main World isn’t improved quickly, should Fang Zheng become the Savior all by himself?

Knowledge can be used to supplement the lack of foundation, but industrialization remains the most important, which is why Fang Zheng brought various power systems and machinery from his Free World to the White Tower, including an F22 and Typhoon fighter jet, along with highly precise lathes and various processing instruments.

Of course, Fang Zheng couldn’t care less about what the "owners" of these items might think. If they make a fuss, he could just send them home for the holidays; his own amoeba at home is still waiting for a chance to show off its skills.

Hollywood loves saving the world so much, Fang Zheng has plenty of opportunities for them.

After all, Hollywood’s so-called "world" has nothing to do with Fang Zheng’s country.

The White Tower, having received the benefits, responded quickly. A team was promptly organized and soon set off aboard a Magitech Warship towards the direction of Golden Bay.

Sitting on the sofa, Mary looked at the people around her, all feeling somewhat awkward.

As proof of what Douglas had said, the White Tower is indeed quite "concerned" about Fang Zheng, as shown by the composition of this team they dispatched. It includes representatives from the Eight Major Factions: the Shaping Type, Prophecy System, Spellcraft System, Enchantment School, School of Illusions, Necromancer Class, Defense School, and Transmutation.

Moreover, they were all people Mary was familiar with.

Sitting on the other side of the sofa, dressed like a noble young lady with golden curls, was Emma Delian, the representative of the School of Illusions. In the White Tower, the School of Illusions has always stood out with its exaggerated and unique aesthetic. Delian had a presence striking enough to be compared to a peacock displaying its feathers...

But narcissism is also a trait of Illusion mages; otherwise, why would they choose to study Illusions?

Emma is indeed a young lady, which is quite rare in the White Tower because although Magic is indeed wondrous, it is also very tedious.

This is similar to scientists on Earth. People admire their inventions and creations, thinking they’re particularly cool, but if you look at how many experiments and records they have to complete daily in the lab and on the computer, being exhausted like a dead dog is a different story. Of course, some top students surely enjoy it, but for most people, studying number theory and conjectures for a year might drive them to jump off a building from boredom.

Most mages in the White Tower come from average backgrounds, striving to change their fate and life path through the study of magic, so even though the study of magic is extremely boring, they grit their teeth and endure it.

For noble offspring from well-off families, studying magic isn’t as appealing as imagined, but there are exceptions.

Either someone is genuinely interested and loves it immensely, or they have such exceptional talent that what takes others years to master, they can learn in a week effortlessly.

No setbacks, no failures, smoothly sailing from start to finish. It sounds like a dream for most, but some people are just geniuses, and there’s nothing you can do about it.

Emma Delian is such a genius.

Her initial contact with magic was at a family ball where she saw an Illusionist casting illusions... Most Illusionists’ work mainly involves adding glamour to noble gatherings or enhancing theatrical special effects.

To put it bluntly, many Illusionists are not much different from special effects artists.

Attracted by the colorful and beautiful illusions created by Illusionists, Emma joined the White Tower, choosing to study in the School of Illusions.

Many thought this young lady wouldn’t be able to endure hardship and wouldn’t survive even the apprentice life. However, reality gave them a big surprise—the genius young girl quickly advanced to the level of a Fifth Ring Mage and is currently working towards the Sixth Ring.

If she could truly master the Six-Ring Spell, she could be counted among the core factions of the White Tower.

Even now, many mage apprentices who entered the White Tower at the same time as her still linger at the lower levels of the First, Second, and Third Rings...

From a certain angle, it is infuriating enough.

Just as Mary was scrutinizing her, Miss Delian set down her teacup, glanced around with a smile, and spoke.

"Everyone, sitting here doing nothing is quite dull. How about we have a chat?"

"What do you want to talk about?"

Hearing Delian’s words, Mary frowned slightly and asked. Delian smiled subtly, thoughtfully observing the group.

"Well... We all know why we were sent out, so there’s no need to hide it. Why not share your thoughts on Mr. Fang Zheng?"