CHAPTER 1572: CHAPTER 1573: ANOTHER INTERPRETATION

"So far, nothing seems unusual, but is this thing really safe?"

Agunas stroked his chin, scrutinizing the Tower of Mechanisms, and murmured to himself. Although it had been tested many times, he still couldn’t guarantee that there were no hidden threats within the Tower of Mechanisms. After all, he couldn’t fully decipher it.

Whipping his tail, Agunas decided to stop attempting the Tower of Mechanisms. Perhaps asking Feng Yuan would provide some answers.

"So you’re planning to help us by repeatedly challenging the tower? Hmm, it’s really hard to say if it’s useful or not. But then again, it might actually be connected. Of course, if you want to look at it pessimistically, the more you challenge the tower, the higher the difficulty might become."

Feng Yuan said, rubbing his head after finishing his meal. He wasn’t particularly clear about the other’s plans, but he couldn’t say for sure that the worst of his suspicions wouldn’t come true. As for resources that didn’t require challenging the tower?

He didn’t mind himself, but Feng Yuan worried that if a situation like the previous Crystal Tower happened again, it would be troublesome. After all, the Coming of the Future can’t be used repeatedly in a short time. Even if he took action, there would be side effects. Without the enhancement from the Coming of the Future, Qi Chen and the others might be in danger if they acted alone.

Upon hearing Feng Yuan’s words, everyone was stunned. They hadn’t considered such a possibility. Dou Yanlan furrowed her brows and said,

"Every time we conquer the Tower of Mechanisms, it can provide assistance in the Crystal Empire War. There’s indeed a problem with this statement. If it’s not referring to our side..."

Everyone’s faces changed drastically. They hadn’t considered this possibility at all. No wonder the academy’s teachers hadn’t taken action. They might have thought of this possibility too, but they weren’t sure if their suspicions were valid, so they didn’t mention it.

"It’s not impossible!"

Agunas’ shocked voice rang out. It had indeed forgotten this possibility. If the other side was deliberately deceiving them, it wasn’t impossible, but...

"We can only say this is a possibility, but we can’t rule out that we’re overthinking it ourselves."

Yawning, Feng Yuan said helplessly. He didn’t know what the situation with the Tower of Mechanisms was. He just instinctively guessed if the other party might have malicious intent.

"No, this possibility is not non-existent. Damn it!"

With a fierce look in his eyes, Agunas gritted his teeth and said. He had completely overlooked this possibility. If it were true, things might get tricky later on.

Knowing this possibility, Wu Dingwu and the others lost much of their motivation to continue challenging the tower. They didn’t want to end up hurting others because of their tower challenges, especially Wu Dingwu and Tan Xueluo, who had experienced the villain’s vile methods. It wouldn’t be impossible for the other side to do something like this.

Affected by this, everyone didn’t continue the conversation for long before returning to their respective dormitories. Although Feng Yuan wasn’t particularly tired, the others were. The inside of the Tower of Mechanisms was filled with various traps and mechanisms, and to successfully conquer the tower, they had to maintain a high level of concentration.

Initially, everyone thought they could help those challenging the Xuanching Heavenly Kingdom by doing this, but now, knowing this possibility, their enthusiasm faded, and they were instantly exhausted.

Returning to the dormitory, Feng Yuan curiously examined Agunas and said,

"You didn’t participate in the tower challenges too, did you?"

"I don’t know if there are any dangers in the Tower of Mechanisms. The safer it’s claimed to be, the more suspicious it is. Unless it’s a legitimate organization activity, there’s that scheming hand behind it..."

"So you just played around in the tower? You didn’t even notice the problem in those words. What’s the point of doing that?"

Veronia said disdainfully, and Agunas glared at Veronia and shouted,

"Not everyone can think of such a possibility right away!"

"Why do I feel like you’re not speaking well of me? Forget it, if it’s just about conquering the tower, it’s not a big problem. If there’s really no issue, not challenging the tower would be troublesome, right? Can’t be bothered to guess so much, just act according to the situation."

Lying on the sofa, Feng Yuan said helplessly. Seeing Agunas still brooding, Feng Yuan sighed and said,

"No matter what, if you want to suspect a conspiracy, you can always find clues. But the real situation may not necessarily match your suspicions. Besides, now that things are like this, even if you stop challenging the tower, what difference would it make?"

"Can’t we wait until the Xuanching Heavenly Kingdom opens and confirm the real situation before proceeding? Wouldn’t that avoid this whole thing?"

Veronia asked, puzzled, looking at Feng Yuan. He glanced at Veronia and said,

"No, what if, at the start, the other party restricts the effectiveness of challenging the tower when the Xuanching Heavenly Kingdom opens, or vice versa? Besides, it’s hard to say if we can connect with the people below then. I believe that most Divine Beasts who can take action will go over by then, right?"

"Even so, there aren’t many Divine Beasts who can take action. After all, each major city needs Divine Beasts to stay guard. It’s hard to say whether the other party will target the cities during the Xuanching Heavenly Kingdom challenge."

Hearing Veronia’s words, Feng Yuan was taken aback and realized that this was indeed the case. Though quite a few Divine Beasts were here, there were also many cities. On their side...

"Which Divine Beast is stationed at Maomu?"

Curiously looking at Veronia, Feng Yuan asked. Agunas wagged his tail and said,

"Drudgeon is guarding this area. The other Divine Beasts will participate in the Xuanching Heavenly Kingdom War."

Because they hadn’t obtained ID cards, they suspected that Divine Beasts joining the Xuanching Heavenly Kingdom War didn’t require qualification, as long as they followed behind them to enter the battlefield.

"By the way, Yognot should have also come in, right?"

"That’s right, but its distinctive feature has already been nullified here, significantly reducing its actual strength. It doesn’t seem too happy."

Glancing at Feng Yuan, Agunas said, as Yognot had always hoped to eliminate its trait, but now, it realized it was a bad thing as losing its trait reduced its combat power significantly.

Sitting up and rubbing his chin, Feng Yuan said,

"I see. This must mean this space is at the edge of the world, or outside the world entirely? Forcibly tearing open this space might be very troublesome."

Agunas didn’t refute Feng Yuan’s judgment because Yognot’s unique trait was a result of the world’s own rules. The only way for such a situation to occur was leaving the original world, or perhaps the other side deliberately isolated Yognot’s distinctiveness.

But doing so is not only laborious but what’s the point? Their Divine Beasts’ powers weren’t restricted, yet they targeted Yognot, whose strength was inferior to theirs?

"No matter where this space is, don’t we have limited options?"

Sitting on the Rainbow Bubbles, Veronia said. Agunas sighed, lowering his head. What she said was indeed true. Even Feng Yuan, the one capable of breaking through by force, hadn’t taken action and it was perhaps because of apprehension.

"Maybe. Hopefully, before that battle, not too many strange things will happen."

Sighing, Feng Yuan petted Xiao Ji’s head, who had snuggled up to him, and smiled helplessly. By now, the speculations about the Tower of Mechanisms had gradually spread among the students. In fact, even without Feng Yuan and the others speaking out, the academy was already preparing to intervene. Until the actual situation was confirmed, they didn’t want too many people challenging the tower, even if doing so might make the subsequent Xuanching Heavenly Kingdom War more difficult.

Knowing this possibility, those students who were planning to fight through the night also stopped. The academy’s concerns were not unfounded; until now, no one could guess the motives of the mastermind behind it all, and even the other party’s actions remained bizarre, as if merely seeking amusement.

The next day at school, Feng Yuan arrived at the classroom, waved at Qi Chen and the others, and greeted them, saying,

"Didn’t expect we’d still have regular classes today."

Looking at Feng Yuan speechlessly, Qi Chen retorted angrily,

"It’s not the weekend, so why wouldn’t there be classes?"

"Tsk~ we’re in a Different Space right now, even facing trouble, yet we still have to attend classes..."

"Even in the Otherworld, you still have end-of-term evaluations. Alright, quiet down, class is starting."

The teacher on the podium began roll call, yawning as Feng Yuan noticed most of the others seemed listless. The teacher seemed to anticipate this situation and began not with direct teaching but rather some chit-chat before starting the formal lecture.