CHAPTER 80: CHAPTER 80: FIRST-CLASS LABORATORY

The Golden-robed Mage couldn’t accept the release of the Fourth Ring Scroll for free and turned to the Blue-robed Mage, saying, "The great genius is confident and doesn’t need my rescue, it’s no big deal. But it was my intervention that saved your life, how do you intend to compensate for my loss?"

"One million contribution points?" The Blue-robed Mage had barely regained his composure, his face stern as he proposed a compensation scheme.

He had indeed been saved by this Golden-robed Mage, as he didn’t have the stakes to participate in the bet.

If the Golden-robed Mage had really excluded him from the Guardian Witchcraft just now, letting him die, those behind him wouldn’t have much to say.

"Three million, and we’re even," the Golden-robed Mage looked at the Blue-robed Mage and said, "Otherwise, go out and ask around, see if anyone is willing to sell you a Fourth Ring Scroll for a million contribution points, and you can buy it and give it to me."

Normally, a Fourth Ring Guardian Scroll indeed only costs one million, but now it’s worth five million!

Because as long as one possesses a Fourth Ring Guardian Scroll, they can continue to engage in this revelry, casually release a witchcraft, and earn fifty thousand contribution points.

"Two million," the Blue-robed Mage said, "you’re the losing party in the bet, you should bear more."

"I..."

...

"Tsk, those who can become Third Ring Wizards certainly aren’t truly fools," Lor watched the negotiation between the two Third Ring Wizards, secretly ridiculing them in his heart.

Clearly, everyone was part of a bet, whoever lost had to offer the scroll.

This Golden-robed Mage is quite timid, having used the scroll, yet still trying to find compensation everywhere, simply...

And although the Blue-robed Mage started with foolishness, it’s admirable how quickly he sobered up.

As for himself, he wouldn’t have come to this place without the life-saving trump card like a Fourth Ring Scroll.

Just as Lor was watching the two argue, a deafening voice suddenly echoed by his ear.

"Remember, do not disclose to the returning Wizards about the attacks by Tier Four Sea Beasts, as we will not be intervening."

"Yes," Lor quickly responded, looking up towards the direction of the voice.

Above the ten-thousand-mile defense line, a giant formed by red and green Dual Elements, towering over ten miles high, appeared at some unknown time.

This Dual Element Giant, he knew who it was, and the Wizard Tower he was staying in temporarily belonged to this figure.

Seeing Lor looking towards him, Cooper smiled and nodded at him before returning to the skies in the rear.

"Did he just smile at me?" Lor blinked, immediately shaking his head decisively, "No, probably not; he’s most likely gratified that no one died this time."

...

Time passed, unknowingly, two days had gone by.

During this period, there were multiple attacks with thousand-mile waves by Fourth-tier Sea Beasts against the first line of defense.

Even Lor couldn’t resist and used a Life Tree Scroll.

At this time, the sea surface had almost reached a state of calm.

The once thousand-mile defense line now spanned only over two thousand miles.

More than twenty Wizards’ Spiritual Power resonated, echoing all around as they chatted idly.

"These Sea Races are creating waves less frequently; it seems they are already scared."

"Yeah, wonder if there will be a counterattack organized from above."

"Probably not; after this wave, the Sea Race has been virtually knocked out, and next, it might be the turn for the legislators to appear and kill those Tier Four or Five Sea Races hidden in the sea."

"Indeed, speaking of which, how much did you all earn in contribution points this time? I earned 57 million, nearly catching up with the harvest of the past two years."

"About the same."

"I came back a little late, only earned 14 million, sigh."

...

Listening to the Wizards’ telepathic conversation, Lor silently took out his Continent Communication Device to glance at it.

[Defense Assistance Task: A total of 758 wave attacks repelled, earning 37.9 million contribution points]

"Adding this to what’s left from my Sea Exploration Task, it’s a total of 65.5 million contribution points, should be enough," Lor exhaled deeply with relief.

For more than two days, he hardly rested at all.

As long as his Spiritual Power recovered, he immediately absorbed Magic Crystals to restore Elemental Energy and perform the Meteor Technique.

Fortunately, the harvest wasn’t bad, earning more than what he had gained during the over two years of Sea Exploration, this hard work was indeed not in vain.

What’s worth mentioning is that during this Continent Guardian Battle, some Wizards on Sea Exploration Tasks indeed died.

Later, those with Fourth Ring Scrolls did not save them and just watched them being smashed to death by the waves.

"Alright, you all can disperse," Cooper flew once more to the ten-thousand-mile defense line, surveying everyone and saying, "Go about your business, task rewards will be settled in ten days."

"Yes, Legislator Cooper," more than twenty Third and Second Ring Wizards took one last look at the calm sea surface, and each flew towards their own spaceship.

They knew that from now on, Sea Exploration Tasks were completely finished.

To earn more contribution points, they’ll have to wait for over ninety years till the Abyssal War begins.

Lor also wanted to leave with them, but just as he moved, Cooper stopped him.

"Lor, hold on a second," Cooper smiled and asked, "You came all the way from Murphy Continent to my Wizard Tower, was it to find inspiration for skill fusion among those volcanoes?"

The place he chose had nothing special besides volcanoes.

To attract Lor, a Fire and Earth Faction genius, all the way here, naturally only those volcanoes could have done so.

"Yes, Legislator Cooper," Lor hurriedly stopped, bowed to Cooper, and answered.

Facing the tall Elemental Giant, he was somewhat puzzled.

He and Cooper hadn’t had much interaction, merely staying temporarily in Cooper’s Wizard Tower.

Now, why did Cooper suddenly seek him out?

Recruitment?

It couldn’t be, as he had only demonstrated a 3.1 Ring Meteor Technique previously.

Other Dual Element Second Ring Wizards, with a little accumulation, can do the same, it’s not peculiar.

"Well then, are you interested in joining my Wizard Tower?" Cooper said, "If you’re willing to join, I can grant you a First-class Laboratory."

"First-class Laboratory?" Lor’s eyes lit up, quickly saying, "Legislator Cooper, I am willing to join."

A First-class Laboratory, only few Third Ring Wizards possess, extremely rare.

Every First-class Laboratory occupies an entire floor of the Wizard Tower, with complete facilities.

The most important aspect is that a First-class Laboratory not only allocates 5000 apprentice Witchcraft Positions for free each year but can also purchase an additional 10,000 apprentice Witchcraft Positions.

Don’t be fooled by the number of contribution points he currently has; in reality, if he wants to purchase apprentice shares for experimentation, he won’t be able to buy much before hitting a limit.

There’s no choice; apprentices are limited, apart from Faith Wizards, other Wizards all lack them.

Earlier, purchasing smaller amounts wasn’t a concern, but once the quantity increases, it requires waiting slowly.

"Haha, alright," Cooper laughed, "Then it’s decided, when you return, move to the 57th floor of the Wizard Tower."

After speaking, he turned and flew towards the depths of the Endless Sea.

"Yes," Lor responded, watching Cooper’s departing figure, feeling extraordinarily happy.

Although he didn’t know why this person favored him, the benefits freely available should be accepted.