Gustav raised his finger, touching the floating light:

"...And the world is created by such talent."

For so many years, he scorned talent and recklessness, adhered to rules and iron laws, precisely because he understood that he was not one of them.

At this moment, witnessing such a scene, he didn't know whether he should feel bitter or joyful.

Even though the existence of such people was the greatest disdain and denial of his mundane self, he still wanted to look up and gaze at those figures soaring in the heavens.

Even if the gap was insurmountable, he still dared to aspire to catch up!

"It's truly beautiful."

Gustav chuckled softly: "Isn't it?"

Jiang Tongguang said nothing more.

He just silently, with Gustav, continued to stare at the final transformations within the floating light.

In the fierce battle, the Divine Essence of the Saint and the Dragon only appeared for a moment, and then what came forth were the complex techniques and workshops.

In the violent collision, mercury rained down like silver, and intense light ascended towards the sky.

At the end, amidst the terrifying expenditure, as both sides were pushed to the edge of the cliff, the finale of this showdown finally arrived.

"Sorry, old Lou."

From the sky, Ji Jue turned his head, looking at his teammate behind him, who was gasping and spiritually exhausted: "I'm afraid I can't take care of you anymore."

Lou Feng rolled his eyes, just about to speak, when he saw Ji Jue, the bastard, raising his hand towards him.

He flicked his fingers.

"As compensation, I'll leave you the best viewing position."

Snap!

"Wait..."

Without time to speak, Lou Feng had already been sent flying backwards. Encased in silver light, he flew out of the giant structure, traversing a long distance, falling towards the ground.

"Ji, you bastard——"

In between choking and gasping, Lou Feng's curses echoed through the sky.

Immediately after, mercury morphed into a gigantic parachute, lifting him up. He flew out of the whirlwind, drifting towards the sea.

And before him, a thunderous roar shook the heavens!

Countless dark clouds scattered in panic in all directions.

In the high heavens, endless silver light finally flowed, contracted, and transformed, forming a grand structure resembling an inverted pyramid, with sharp pentagonal edges.

Aimed at the crumbling earth and the broken Sacred Place.

Like a destined calamity.

It fell!

The storm surged, pale air waves wrapped around the Mercury Tower, adding a layer of white edge to the gradually glowing red tower body, so brilliant.

Just like that, using everything as a weapon.

To smash at the enemy!

The sound of shattering was endless.

In the void, layers of barriers rapidly appeared and collapsed again, accompanying Ji Jue's fall. Dragon Scales flowed from the ground, rising, but quickly dissipated without a trace under the impact of the sharp tower's tip.

That was the technique that had played out countless times in Lou Feng's nightmares.

"——Dissociation Technique?!"

On the ground, one obelisk after another collapsed and vanished, even the earth vein itself dried up completely and dispersed. The falling Mercury Tower also consumed and shrank in repeated collisions.

In this fierce clash, the operation, transformation, and spiritual composition of the opponent's Sacred Place had long been clear in Ji Jue's mind, with no secrets left.

Now, what he needed to do was merely extend his hand and grasp victory!

A terrifying scene akin to the collision of heaven and earth unfolded before Lou Feng's eyes, filled his vision, making him forget to breathe, ignoring the approaching storm, he stared intently.

Staring at all the changes within.

On the ground, the Sacred Place rapidly crumbled under the distant impact, while the slowly falling Mercury Tower quickly wore out under the intervention and constant interference.

At the end, the complete Sacred Place and the incomplete high tower collided!

Or rather, just lightly touched!

Thus, iron and stone were annihilated!

"..."

Within the ashes of the destroyed Sacred Place, the craftsman sitting on the statue's pedestal looked up, gazing at the falling tower, lips slightly parted.

As if wanting to say something, but being silent for so long, he didn't know what to say.

The victor had been decided, there was nothing more to say.

Clearly mobilizing the power of numerous workshops, occupying a decisive advantage, exerting all of one's abilities and techniques without reservation, and wholeheartedly confronting the enemy.

But the result was a crushing defeat.

Such a tragic outcome should have felt humiliating and angering, but it was also so exhilarating.

He even genuinely felt unprecedented happiness and joy.

"...Congratulations."

In that final moment, Andel waved his hand, bidding goodbye.

There seemed to be a faint smile at the corner of his mouth.

As if even a stone could smile.

He closed his eyes, calmly accepting the conclusion.

The intense light surged up, engulfing everything...

.

.

"Is it over?"

Jiang Tongguang sighed contentedly, at this moment, besides the melancholy and sentiment, his mind was filled with thoughts of how to lure Ji Jue back in and play an even more thrilling round.

"It's over."

Gustav's pen paused on the page for a moment, then filled the vacant top spot with the indisputable name, the ultimate victor.

[Ji Jue].

However, as the pen was lifted, he felt a moment of long-forgotten melancholy.

It's predictable that once this exam result is announced, it would cause an unexpected uproar, right?

The bell tower, Dragon Heart, Tongxie, Seven Rivers...these mighty inheritors being bested by an unknown apprentice. At that time, perhaps some clown would jump out, accusing him of being unjust.

He didn't mind.

If there were any complaints, they could come to the council and say it to his face.

Provided they survived Ye Xian's targeting and retaliation.

As for some traces on this apprentice indicating that he might have studied alchemy for less than half a year... What does that have to do with him?

You say one year, fine, one year it is, he didn't care.

He thought for a moment, waved his hand, and erased all the trivial traces from the recorded phenomena.

Ignoring Jiang Tongguang's hesitant expression.

"Let's go, it's time to report the results to the council."

"Uh..."

Jiang Tongguang hesitated, softly asked: "Are you sure it's over, old Gu?"

"What else?" Gustav retorted.

Jiang Tongguang was silent for a moment, then extended his hand, pointing at the darkened projection and floating light, and even the tower beneath their feet: "But why... is the Mercury Tower... still running?"

"..."

And so, Gustav fell silent too.

For a long time, the two of them looked at each other in silence, then Gustav reached out and patted Jiang Tongguang's shoulder.

"I still prefer your old nothing-worries attitude." He sincerely advised: "Don't ask such work-unrelated questions all the time."

Then, Jiang Tongguang could say nothing more.

In the silence, the two of them raised their heads, staring at the towering light piercing the clouds.

The Mercury Tower continued to operate, even more intensely than before.

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Someone lightly waved, dismissing a trivial request.

It's not over yet.

He said: "Continue."

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