Chapter 1365: Chapter 775: Bolcan’s Speculation (Part 2) “I’ve heard that before, you met Oliver from the Secret Meeting of Ten Thousand Forms, right?” Lis nodded, but Oliver didn’t hide his whereabouts, so it’s very normal for others to know. “If I haven’t guessed wrong, Oliver probably wants to invite you to join the Secret Meeting of Ten Thousand Forms.” “But it seems he didn’t succeed.” Bolcan said with a smile. Lis smiled slightly and then asked back: “Are you also here today to invite me to join the Tower of Burning Embers?” Bolcan shook his head and looked at Lis saying: “If you have thoughts in that direction, I naturally want to invite you to join the Tower of Burning Embers, even if it means giving you the position of School Leader.” “However, since you refused to become the Fourth Councilman back then, naturally you wouldn’t look at any School Leader position.” “Oliver was just taking a chance.” Lis swirled the wine in his glass, feeling that Bolcan’s Fire Wine was indeed quite unique, planning to bring some back to Uncle Joyce. “I want to understand why you, Lis, want to establish the Source of All Magic?” Bolcan looked at Lis and seriously said: “What you said at the meeting, I think everyone knows, and you are right.” “But the Pan Continent Mage Association is just too large!” “Wanting the Association to make the changes you envisioned, Lis, the difficulties and obstacles you’ll face are unimaginable.” “You might even face opposition from everyone else in the Association.” After a pause, Bolcan continued: “Even if you eventually succeed, it will come at a tremendously high cost.” “I don’t think, Lis, that you would pay that much just for the future of the Association.” “What do you really want?” In response to Bolcan’s inquiry, Lis didn’t rush to answer, instead taking a sip of Fire Wine before calmly saying: “Lord Bolcan, why do you ask such a question?” “Or rather, why do you think I would tell you my purpose?” “Could it not be that I’m doing all of this to rally others and control the entire Pan Continent Mage Association?” “With those three Councilmen around, the Pan Continent Mage Association won’t fall into chaos.” Bolcan leaned slightly backward, his chest muscles rising prominently. “I want to know, is the Second Councilman Lord Stephens, who is your teacher, secretly directing you to do this?” After saying this, Bolcan tightly watched Lis’s expression, seemingly trying to discern something. Lis raised his head to look at Bolcan, smiling slightly and said: “Why ask such a question?” Lis was a bit surprised by Bolcan’s inquiry. But, it could be said that Bolcan guessed half correctly. Lis indeed established the Source of All Magic under the council’s guidance. However, it wasn’t the Second Councilman Judgement Flame Stephens, but the Third Councilman Star Realm Weaver Tarinda. Bolcan couldn’t deduce anything from Lis’s expression, and he closed his eyes and said: “What you are trying to do, Lis, when realized, will be most detrimental to us schools.” “Whether we are the top three schools or even those without a single Legendary Member.” “Top schools would lose their previously held advantageous position, and their influence on the Association would dramatically decrease.” “Those small schools that fully disclose their heritage would have nothing left.” “Even whether they’ll still be schools is another matter then.” “So, Bolcan, you do not support the concept of the Source of All Magic?” Lis asked with a smile. In response to Lis’s inquiry, Bolcan was silent for a moment, then nodded and said: “Naturally, that’s the case.” “Of course, I think on that day all the Councilmen who heard your declaration understand that if your vision could be realized, the entire Pan Continent Mage Association would undoubtedly become much stronger.” “No one who has reached our current level is foolish.” Nᴇw ɴovel chaptᴇrs are published on 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡⁂𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚⁂𝙣𝙚𝙩 “But if it involves sacrificing personal interests, I think not many would support you.” “Lis, with your insight, you surely understand this, yet you still chose to do it.” “And even announced your idea in such a direct manner!” Bolcan looked at Lis and said seriously: “I’ve looked into your history and understand you’re not that flamboyant.” “Mr. Stephens also disregards such people.” “So, I imagine you must have considerable confidence, assured that you can achieve your goal.” “I think only those three Councilmen could give you such assurance.” “And you are the disciple of the Second Councilman!” “So, did you establish the Source of All Magic under Mr. Stephens’ direction?” Lis placed his wine glass on the table before him, making a soft sound. He looked at Bolcan and asked: “I am curious, if I said that I did indeed act under Mr. Stephens’ direction, what would you do?” Upon hearing this, Bolcan didn’t hesitate at all, he took out a fiery red Magic Book and placed it on the table between them. With a broad hand resting on the cover, Bolcan looked at Lis and said seriously: “This Magic Book is the Tower of Burning Embers’ most secret and precious legacy, recording spells and related Transcendent Knowledge accumulated by the school over countless years.” “If you have indeed received Mr. Stephens’ direction, I am willing to directly hand over the Tower of Burning Embers’ legacy to you!” “And after that, any request you have, the Tower of Burning Embers will fulfill.” Lis glanced at the Magic Book in front of him, curiously asking: “If you do this, will the others in the Tower of Burning Embers agree?” “They don’t need to agree!” A glint of cold light flashed in Bolcan’s eyes, and he said in a low voice: “If it is Mr. Stephens’ order, the Tower of Burning Embers will support it no matter what.” “Once given, it’s given, what more could they possibly say?” As he spoke, Lis felt that Bolcan seemed to transform into a fierce and terrifying Magic Beast, emitting an extremely intense aura. Strength… truly formidable! “Then if sacrificing so much, what does the Tower of Burning Embers… or should I say, what do you wish to gain?” Lis continued asking unaffected by the terrifying aura emanating from Bolcan. Bolcan slowly shook his head, then said: “Mr. Stephens has his principles naturally.” “His vision is something I can’t even slightly reach, I just need to follow Mr. Stephens.” Lis truly didn’t expect Bolcan to give such an answer. To be honest, Bolcan now appears to Lis as the most loyal fanboy of Mr. Stephens. Supporting Mr. Stephens’ every decision unconditionally. These passionate emotions seem unfit for the typical steady demeanor of a Legendary Mage, resembling more like the reckless Legendary Warriors! Lis nodded, smilingly said: “But sadly, this isn’t Mr. Stephens’ decision, it’s just my personal idea.” “Since you’ve gathered my intel, you should know I also hold the identity of World Tree Favored.” “To confront the threats from the Evil God believers and Abyss Lords in the future, I need to unite more allies.” “Including the Pan Continent Mage Association.” The reason Lis didn’t tell Bolcan the truth was due to multiple considerations. If others indeed think he’s doing this under the direction of the Second Councilman Stephens, the obstacles Lis faces would be much smaller. But concurrently, he wouldn’t meet the Third Councilman’s requirements either. In addition to transforming the Association, Lis needs more to activate the entire Association’s vitality. Rather than merely accepting Lis’s transformation like passively waiting, which holds no significance. With Lis’s answer, Bolcan opted not to say more. He retracted the fiery red Magic Book and took out a black and red Magic Book, handing it to Lis: “In that case, I won’t say anything further.”