Facing Xia Duo's obviously disbelieving look, Iolum was not angry, but patiently explained:
"To be honest, until now I don't quite believe in the existence of a conceptual entity like [Natural Will], I prefer to believe that it is just another manifestation of the Elf God!
"As for the difference between conceptual entities and God, I'm not even sure whether conceptual entities exist, so how can I possibly know the difference between them and God?"
In his words, Iolum fully expressed his expectations for the next meeting with Atwood. Seeing this, Shado could not continue to ask any more questions.
Soon, a figure flashed across the reception room. As soon as Atwood entered the Tower of Time, Shado ordered the tower spirit to teleport him over.
"Lord, madam, this is -"
There was a look of surprise on Atwood's face, as if he knew him somewhat, but was not sure. At this time, Xia Duo introduced him in time:
"Elder Atwood, this is my teacher - the Great Arcanist Iolum!"
"ah?!"
Atwood was shocked and saluted quickly. He already understood what the lord wanted to do with him.
"Teacher wants to see the new natural holy power. Elder Atwood, please show it to me!"
"Yes, Lord Lord!"
As he spoke, Atwood stretched out his left hand, palm upward, and then a bright, clear glow appeared in his hand, which was the tangible form of holy light of the holy power.
Although Shado has never seen what the holy power of the Elf Druid looks like, Atwood once said that it is a lush and green color full of life.
But the holy power displayed by Atwood now is full of vast, ruthless, and eternal meaning. It is obvious that this is not the natural holy power of the elves.
Niya had only heard Sha Duo mention the new natural concept before, but had never seen what the new natural holy power looked like. This time it was an eye-opener.
As for Iolum——
Xia Duo has been paying attention to the other person's expression. From the initial surprise, to the later shock, and now to the mixed feelings, Xia Duo knows that this time it should be stable.
"Okay, Atwood, you can go back first. I'll see you later if I need anything!"
After sending Atwood away, Shado asked Iolum again: "Teacher, what do you think of the holy power just now?"
"I have seen the holy power of the Elf Druid with my own eyes, and I have sensed the will of the Elf God in it. It is completely different from what I feel in this ball of holy power now!"
Iolum took a deep breath and said with a very serious expression:
"This is indeed a brand-new holy power! Perhaps conceptual entities like natural will generated by theories, doctrines, and thoughts really exist!
"This is an extremely important discovery, its importance is almost as important as the ascension ceremony! Do you know what this means?
"This means that we can create almost any god-like existence at will! If we can understand the mechanism clearly, it may be a brand new way to ascend to the gods!"
Sha Duo was silent for a moment, seeming to have thought of something, but before he had time to think about it, Iolum continued: "Atwood's existence must be kept strictly confidential. I think he seems to be wearing a talisman to avoid detection, but this
It’s not enough, I will use the resources of the Austrian Law Federation to cover it up for him, and don’t let him leave the southern border for quite some time in the future!”
"Why?" Xia Duo asked.
"If you want to ask why it is kept secret, I can only tell you that the elves' research on gods is much deeper than humans. If Atwood's existence is discovered by them, a large number of new elven gods may emerge in a short period of time.
"As for why he is not allowed to leave the Southern Territory, it is because of the large-scale misleading detection ritual in his situation. If he is only blocked, he can still be inferred from his influence on the surroundings.
"Were you also present at the last joint meeting of Grand Arcanists that was convened temporarily because of Cliff's death? At that time, the Seven Towers went to Leisen Land to investigate. Although both of you were blessed with spells to avoid direct detection, there was no shielding sound.
There will still be traces left on the wall, which can be indirectly investigated!
"Detection spells are not omnipotent. This is true for us, and it is no exception for elves! I know that elves have an omniscient ritual, which is called omniscient. You can imagine how powerful it is, but as long as you try to erase yourself as much as possible
No matter how omniscient they are about the traces left behind, they still can’t possibly know all the secrets!”
It seems that his nature of being a teacher has kicked in, or in order to better hide Atwood from Shado, Iolum began to explain the techniques of detection and counter-detection to Shado.
This knowledge does not go beyond Xia Duo's general knowledge, but it is a true and insightful experience! It can be regarded as the most lacking part of Xia Duo, a great arcanist who is very partial to science!
Although he also obtained the knowledge and experience of the high mage in Cormanthor's [Sword of Dominion] in the projection plane, after all, they are different magic systems, and there is still some gap between them when they are transformed into each other.
In addition, it is unknown whether those high elf mages have any reservations when injecting knowledge and experience.
In this way, in the reception room, one was willing to learn, one was willing to teach, and the third was also willing to listen. The atmosphere was particularly harmonious.
But the end was inevitable after all. Not long after, Iolum stood up and prepared to leave. Before leaving, he told Shado:
"This matter is of great importance. I will be caught off guard in the future. I must inform the Seven Towers in advance and discuss countermeasures. You can stay in the southern border for the next two days. When I am ready, I will inform you to conduct the experiment.
"
"Okay, then I will wait for news about the teacher in the southern border."
…
After sending Iolum away, Shado and Niya went to the study room on the top floor of the Tower of Time. They sat down in front of the projection window, and Niya couldn't help but speak:
"There is actually a solution to this matter, which is much simpler than what you are doing now!"
"Needless to say, I know the method you are thinking of. It is indeed very simple. Teacher Iolum should not have thought of it, but he didn't even mention it. Do you know why?"
"Why?"
"Because he is also a lord!"
Xia Duo sighed, "I know you are worried about me, but if I can't protect my own people, what kind of lord am I? How can I lead the people to create a new era of magical civilization?"
Niya was thoughtful and said nothing. She just held Xia Duo's arm and stared blankly at the lively and orderly development scene of the people of Daxia on the projection window.
Xia Duo patted Niya's forearm. He didn't blame Niya. After all, Niya was not the lord of the Great Xia Territory. Sacrificing a few insignificant people in exchange for her husband's safety was not considered a big deal in her opinion.
What sin.
But Shado himself couldn't accept it. Perhaps this was the reason why Iolum didn't take such measures.