Wizard Alchemist

Chapter 721 Lecture Clash (4 in 1)

More than half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

It's the end of April.

Roy returned to the teaching area in the center of the academy island after a long absence and found that the place where the lectures were held was a huge square that resembled a gladiatorial arena.

A huge crowd of two or three thousand people were already waiting there.

This includes not only the more than 1,000 alchemy students in this year's class, but also wizards from previous years and even earlier years who stayed on at the school, as well as summoning wizards, mechanical wizards, bloodline wizards, and so on from other departments.

All sorts of bizarre followers, magical pets, and creations also arrived at the scene.

"Master Kaham's lecture is truly a rare treat..."

They all knew that the speaker of this lecture, Kaham, was a renowned and long-established master.

He taught in Arcademia for many years and had numerous apprentices. His books, such as "The Complete Book of Sacrificial Rites" and "The Encyclopedia of Mystic Rites," are still essential reading for alchemists.

Various academic achievements and alchemical products have attracted great interest from all over the world.

His years of research experience and long-term dedication further enhance his reputation.

This means that within the wizarding faction, if the Arcane system of Achinira were adopted, there might be a plethora of titles and awards.

"Lord Kirick, over here!"

At that moment, Diev from the Academic Affairs Office called out.

He deliberately reserved a good seat for Roy in the front row so that he could listen to the lecture more easily.

The followers, Artia, Prandtie, Nisa, and Freya, followed closely behind.

Prandtie sat down, holding Litos in her arms.

Litos squirmed in Pranzie's arms, an "o^_^o" emoticon appearing on his forehead.

"Hahaha! Finally, someone understands and appreciates my charm!"

He was laughing inwardly while blowing bubbles toward Domi on his right.

Domi was trying to grab Roy's shoulder in front of her and didn't pay any attention to it.

"╭(╯^╰)╮"

"Hmph! I'm much smarter than you. I'll start by currying favor with the followers around my master, and gradually climb to a higher position to replace you!"
Sooner or later, you stinky cat will have to wander outside!

Realizing it had lost its composure, it quickly covered its mouth with its fin.

"Ahem... I didn't say anything."

"Litos, you rascal, what are you muttering about over there like a fish?"

Stop talking to yourself while blowing bubbles, it makes you look silly!

Oh, by the way, Artea, Nisha, Freya, do you guys want some sunflower seeds?

Pranzie grabbed Litos and reached into the belly of the salted fish.

"O_O|||" Wow...

The King of Salted Fish, Litos, froze instantly.

"Okay, have some."

The group started taking sunflower seeds out of the container and eating them. After finishing, they spat out the shells and, showing great consideration for others, put them back in the container.

……

After a period of waiting, Professor Kaham, the speaker, arrived at the venue and walked onto the platform.

The scene immediately fell silent.

"College colleagues, fellow practitioners," he said, cutting to the chase without further ado, "Today, I am honored to introduce to you a brand new achievement of mine, a new pinnacle in the history of alchemy's 'sacrifice realm'—a spell named after myself, 'Kaham Sacrifice'!"

There was a sudden burst of exclamations from the audience.

The academic world of witchcraft is far less developed than that of arcane arts, and its rules and regulations are still incomplete.

But since Akademia was a frontier region, this historic breakthrough still attracted widespread attention.

This immediately piqued everyone's interest.

"From tribal shamans in primitive times to alchemists in the city-state era, the art of sacrifice in various worlds usually goes through three major periods, and corresponding systemic changes manifested in the innovation of offerings."

This was often done by using prisoners of war and slaves.

The process progressed from using livestock to using various symbolic objects.

There are also various flaws and shortcomings that have been criticized, as well as attempts at improvement made by various wise men and sages throughout history, including sacrifices to beings such as demons...

Ultimately, the key lies in two points.

First, communicate with the recipients of the sacrifice;
Second, offer the correct offerings!

How to obtain sufficient benefits from sacrificial rituals and reduce risks remains a perennial theme in related research.

I gradually answered these questions during the process of conducting this related research!
The "Kahham Sacrifice" spell is essentially a cost-effective sacrifice spell.

The resulting spell formula, along with its anchored target, resolved many problems left over from the history of this spell.

And this will also make it a potential candidate to shoulder the mission of unification, becoming the right direction pointing towards the 'ultimate art'!

……

"The ultimate technique..."

The crowd, with a mixture of surprise and excitement, began to discuss the matter.

"As early as the classical period, alchemists had already made inferences about this."

The ancients envisioned that in the future there might be an alchemy that could encompass different techniques from various schools of thought and perfectly integrate many spells and alchemical products.

That is the root of the grand unification theory, and in a sense, perfection and the ultimate.

"The alchemy of the future will no longer have a variety of schools of thought, but will be ruled by this unified and perfect entity."

The alchemists of the wizarding world will also put an end to their academic disputes, making this "ultimate alchemy," developed to its zenith, the mainstream!

Roy nodded secretly.

He also knows and pursues the "ultimate".

But what exactly would that "ultimate alchemy" look like...?

neither knows!
This is like a heavenly kingdom or a utopian society on earth, the theoretical ultimate form of historical development.

Kaham then declared that he had found the right direction.

Without a doubt, this will become the most advanced and promising dominant technology to date, and will also guide the way for the future!
He then gave a detailed explanation.

During this time, Roy verified the information and pondered the matter, and couldn't help but admire the other party's skill.

Diev, standing next to him, also clicked his tongue in amazement, seemingly quite in agreement.

"Lord Kaham is indeed as renowned as he is; the prospects he described are very attractive!"

"If that's really the case, then our dedication to it will have been worthwhile."

Others echoed this sentiment.

This is like an "ideal state," which many people of noble character and lofty ideals are willing to sacrifice their lives for even though they know it is very difficult to realize.

In academia, this manifests as following the direction pointed out by Kaham and willingly contributing to his cause.

As more and more people followed, the road was opened up!

However, at this moment, Xin Disi hesitated slightly.

"In the end, it all seems to revolve around the element of 'the object of sacrifice'..."

What methods can he use to ensure that this mechanism is effective and can operate sustainably?

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"Sacrifice magic" has a long history and is generally considered to be a branch of black magic that developed from the concept of "equivalent exchange" within the witchcraft system.

Its effect is to offer precious sacrifices to extraordinary and great beings in exchange for something in return.

The objects of the sacrifice were extraordinary and great beings, including gods, demons, and nature spirits, among others.

Offerings consist of everything, including life, soul, and various precious and rare objects; academically, they are usually considered symbolic.

The rewards received include, but are not limited to, power, wealth, blessings, curses, or prophecies.

Sacrificial rituals may involve bloodshed or evil blasphemy, and their effects and risks of backlash are somewhat chaotic, making them difficult for the caster to control.

This is a forbidden and dangerous secret art, an ominous art that has brought many calamities in the past, but just as often, many fearless pioneers have already used it for various purposes.

This includes alchemy, of course.

Roy paused for a moment, then said to Cindy, "I agree with your point of view; there is indeed a major premise needed here."

However, Kaham shouldn't overlook this point; let's hear him continue.

Sure enough, Kaham soon began to bring up these issues.

"I believe that the root of the chaos in sacrificial arts lies primarily in the discrepancy between the symbolism and the object of sacrifice."

I adopted several rules to regulate the sacrificial ritual, along with corresponding incantations!
Of course, since this is a "sacred transaction"...

From a businessman's perspective, the purpose of all transactions is to gain profit.

If we want to gain more without paying a higher price, we need to study the fundamental element of 'sacrifice object' carefully.

To reduce risk and protect oneself, one must also carefully study the 'sacrifice target'.

We must unite and unify!

In a way similar to 'creating a god'...

The creation of a true 'God of Alchemy' is the fundamental premise for realizing this vision!

hiss……

Everyone was surprised.

A lively discussion immediately ensued.

"The god of alchemy?"

"This can't be as simple as referring to a mid-level or high-level god of low to medium magic within the world, right?"

"Lord Kaham, are you referring to a level seven main god?"

"Unifying all alchemy and creation, dominating the great undertaking of creation..."

The Great Ruler of the Alchemy God System!

Sure enough, Kaham tacitly agreed to this.

But he was very clever and knew that becoming the supreme ruler of the alchemical pantheon was only his own vision. The future of the entire pantheon, and the other alchemical deities, were what others cared about.

Just like a king who needs to bestow titles upon nobles and requires the support of knights from all walks of life.

He immediately implied: "There can be multiple such alchemical gods!"
They each wield different alchemical powers!

"His ambitions are quite large; it's not just about becoming a great wizard, he's even planned out his future path!"

Roy was suddenly startled.

He roughly understood the other party's line of thinking.

To create one or more gods as the fulcrum supporting the "sacred transaction theory"!

Later alchemists could then follow his teachings and practice the sacred transaction through sacrifice, thus creating the great legacy of alchemical magic.

As expected, Master Kaham bluntly declared his ambition.

"We need gods, we need power that transcends the mortal world to achieve our goals, but unlike those fools who worship idols, the gods we create will be gods that we control, gods that serve as our tools!"

My plan is to start by standardizing the "sacrifice ceremony," regulating the sacrificial offerings, and condensing divine power into crystallized forms..."

The more Roy listened, the stranger his expression became.

Isn't this just like the mechanism of a wish-granting god or a vending machine? Perhaps it even borrowed the concept of a "magic net"...

Wait a minute, the "treasure sacrifice ceremony" and the alchemical box that I did in the past were also results in this direction!

However, before he could say anything more, Master Kaham suddenly brought up the traditional "transformation circle" route.

"Let's take this opportunity to discuss the route of the 'Alchemy Circle'..."

To be honest, my "Kaham Sacrifice" spell also borrowed some of the advantages from this, but strengthened the concept of the "arbitrator" who is also the "sacrifice target".

It can be said that it was based on this foundation that we optimized and improved upon it...

However, at the same time, it is also very regrettable to see that some outstanding younger generations, such as Lord Kiric, are still clinging to the "transmutation circle" and walking on this path that is easy to deviate from and go astray..."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions varied, and they began to whisper among themselves.

Roy's expression darkened slightly.

You really dare to talk so arrogantly.

They haven't even thoroughly understood my "Luo's Alchemy" yet, but they say it's easy to go astray and miss the mark.

Diev and Sindi also turned their gazes toward Roy, with a hint of surprise.

They were initially caught off guard by this, not expecting that Kaham would suddenly mention Kirick and his "Luo's Alchemy".

However, as a wizard who had lived for hundreds of years, he quickly came to a conclusion.

Academic debates are essentially debates about policy directions.

As a master of the older generation, there is no need for him to have any concerns.

"I apologize, Lord Kaham, but I think you might have some misunderstanding about my 'Luo's Alchemy,' and also my 'Transmutation Circle' approach."

Roy could tolerate other things.

However, academic disputes involve one's own hard work and achievements.

I had no choice but to stand up and refute it.

Although he has always relied on his alchemical talent to rise to prominence, over the past 160 years, he has also developed some of his own unique skills.

And coincidentally, this so-called "Luo's Alchemy" is the essence of it, and it is also the valuable knowledge that can be imparted and taught to this magical universe, in addition to alchemical talent.

He doesn't want to be used as a stepping stone by others!

Kaham was not surprised by Iroy's rebuttal, but instead extended his hand in a generous invitation.

"Does His Excellency Kirick have any objections to this?"
"Why don't we come up on stage and have a chat?"

The crowd was in an uproar.

He then looked at the two with a hint of anticipation, wanting to see what kind of sparks they would create during this time.

Upon seeing this, Freya's heart skipped a beat.

"Lord Roy, are you prepared?"

She suddenly felt that Master Kaham was somewhat sinister. He had only mentioned inviting Roy to a lecture, but had not mentioned anything about a debate.

I wonder if Lord Roy is ready yet.

Of course, refusing on this basis doesn't seem quite right either.

You are already an alchemy master, someone who is about to establish your own school of thought. You should be very familiar with your own theories and witchcraft. How could you not be prepared?
If you're not good at debating, or if you're not in a good state of mind, you're bound to be caught off guard by a surprise attack.

Roy heard Freya's secret telepathic message, smiled slightly, and gave her a wink.

He then calmly walked onto the stage.

******
"Undeniably, the 'Alchemy Array' has some shortcomings, such as being difficult to understand and obscure. However, compared to the 'Sacrifice Technique,' it is easier to standardize and normalize it."

With the principle of equivalent exchange as its inviolable cornerstone, the transmutation circle as its highly standardized and universal core tool, and the paradigm solidifying and unifying technology, symbolism, and logic...

"Roy's Alchemy" absorbs the concept of rune arrays from the arcane arts of mages, and constructs a self-consistent, efficient, and scalable alchemical system..." As expected, Roy, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, extolled the advantages of his own doctrine.

It also includes the origin of this system.

Upon hearing that this incorporated some of the rune array concepts from mage arcane magic, many people showed expressions of "as expected."

Compared to "Sacrifice," "Transmutation Circle" is clearly a lawful spell and is more inclined towards arcane magic.

However, its core is not completely "white-boxed"; the part connected by the magic circle is still a black box, which falls into the category of witchcraft.

"Compared to traditional alchemy, it significantly lowers the learning threshold and operational risks, while improving the efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability of alchemy, making it easier to spread widely."

Moreover, this system is essentially an open-source project!
What does this mean?

This means that the entire "Lust for Alchemy" is not something that remains unchanged after it is created, but rather a constantly evolving project.

New understanding of matter and structure, new discoveries of runes, more efficient design of magic arrays, and more sophisticated ritual techniques...

All of this, while adhering to the core paradigm, can be continuously integrated into the system, propelling the entire doctrine to higher levels and broader horizons!

"Ok?"

Everyone was shocked when they heard this.

A lively discussion immediately ensued.

It's open source...

This corresponds to the alchemical pantheon mentioned by Kaham and elaborates on his own vision.

Roy's project will be an open-source project, in which everyone can participate and contribute.

"broken!"

Freya's expression changed slightly upon hearing this.

"Fria, what's wrong?"

Artia had been concerned about Roy, but upon hearing Freya's soft exclamation beside her, she couldn't help but turn around and ask.

"The sir understands technology, but he has overlooked human nature..."

Compared to "Kaham Sacrifice," "Luo's Alchemy" actually leans more towards mage arcane magic and white-box theory...

In other words, there are differences between closed-source and open-source, between becoming a god and leaving a name!

The prospects described by Master Kaham might be even more attractive to other master-level experts?

She wasn't entirely sure, but she was keenly aware of the problem.

"what?"

Artedia was somewhat puzzled.

However, they quickly realized the seriousness of the situation.

Indeed, setting aside the technical debates themselves, the benefits that will be gained from promoting these theories are also important.

According to the vision described by Master Kaham, this school of thought aims to create gods and establish an alchemical pantheon!

Even if he has secured a position at the level of a supreme god, he still has a great deal of authority to acquire.

The masters who follow him will be able to share in these powers and glory.

In contrast, what can the "Lust for Alchemy" school achieve?
Like those pioneering predecessors, let us leave behind a name in history as "wise men" and "pioneers"...

And then what? That's it?

This is similar to someone developing a very good technological patent, finding a wealthy nobleman to invest in setting up a factory, and making a fortune.

It's something many people are willing to do.

In contrast, so-called open source is just one person starting an academic group, dedicating themselves and sharing, with little to no return.

Even if it spreads throughout the world, everyone can use it freely.

What use are your academic achievements and advanced technical skills then?

"Don't underestimate this problem."

This may not be related to the technology itself, but it is a key factor in driving the development of many things!

It might even be possible...

This is the fatal weakness of "Lust's Alchemy"!

Freya wore a worried expression and felt anxious.

This made Artedia quite anxious.

"Was this all part of Master Kaham's plan? He saw this characteristic of 'Luo's Alchemy' and intended to use the adults to announce it, while also setting the tone for the debate between the two major approaches..."

It's all about creating gods, seizing power, and gaining enormous profits...

Still devoted to academic research, sharing it free of charge…

However, the two clearly underestimated Roy's depth of thought and his speed of reaction.

Actually, Roy was quite caught off guard at first.

He failed to recognize Kaham's true intentions.

But when the other party invited him to give a speech with a hint of ill intent, to promote the characteristics of "Luo's Alchemy", he suddenly realized what was going on.

Compared to the vision of becoming a god, or even wielding divine authority, this arcane system that incorporates rune arrays might actually be less appealing to wizards!

Leaving aside the fact that language symbols would inevitably replace "symbolic objects," it would require the use of geometric figures and mathematical formulas, employing a programming-like approach to specialize in the study of formations.

The development of "Alchemy Arrays" has been difficult, largely due to the slow development of "Rune Array Studies" among wizards.

It's perfectly reasonable for a traditional wizard to dislike mathematics!

It also makes no mention of the academy's leadership, or even whether the Seven Towers Alliance is enlightened enough.

The benefits of promoting these projects alone are enough to cause disagreement.

So he immediately adjusted his strategy, and after giving his explanation, he dropped a bombshell!

He had no intention of making any changes to areas where he was not good at, or to the inherent characteristics of "Luo's Alchemy".

Instead, the two poles immediately reverse, turning everything around!
Under what circumstances is open source cute?
Under what circumstances should we support open source?
Of course, it's when you're getting something for free.

As a developer, turning someone else's open source into your own closed source and making a fortune—even the devil would call you an expert!
As a user, it's not that demanding, but I feel safe using it and it's convenient to tinker with.

Furthermore, equating open source with free, and with the absence of any profit to be gained, is itself a major fallacy!

"Further explanation is unnecessary. Let me give you a simple example, a simple 'Life Transmutation Array'..."

It's free and open to everyone!

After learning, you might be able to get a glimpse of "Luo's Alchemy" in the shortest amount of time and create your first alchemical creature!

With a wave of his hand, Roy manifested his mental power, and a series of formulas and geometric figures appeared in the air.

Amidst Kaham's astonishment, Diev's and Sindi's surprise, and the excitement of the many apprentices.

These formulas and geometric figures quickly and automatically arranged themselves, from simple to complex, showing in detail the entire process of creating alchemical life!
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"As everyone knows, my 'Luo Family Alchemy' is based on the witchcraft array route of 'alchemy arrays'..."

And witchcraft cannot be separated from the two fundamental elements of mysticism: geometry and symbols...

Therefore, I specifically designed these basic symbols to represent spacetime, energy, life, soul, etc.

The geometric shapes form a series of basic patterns, symbolizing the twelve processes of alchemy.

Calcination, dissolution, separation, combination, fermentation, distillation, condensation, sublimation, putrefaction, proliferation, projection, perfection...

During this process, Roy also mentioned some basic concepts of "Roy's Alchemy".

This is similar to the programming terms "data" and "computation".

More accurately, programming is a combination of data, computation, control logic, and abstract design.

"Luo's Alchemy" borrowed a similar design concept.

A symbol represents an "entity" or "concept", similar to an object or data type.

Geometric shapes correspond to array patterns and construction rules, as well as calculation methods.

The activation and flowchart of the formation represent the control logic and the alchemist's operations.

Advanced crafting and modular thinking are reflected in abstract design.

……

All of the above are not difficult for those who know how.

Many advanced apprentices can understand what they hear and see, and some can even master it immediately!

Because Roy condensed most of the symbols and formations into their essence, they only needed to imitate them to construct their own witch formations!
Roy abandoned elaborate decorations and focused on the design of symbols.

Geometric shapes should also be as clear and simple as possible, such as circles, triangles, squares, and lines as the base, to ensure accurate drawing and magical infusion!
Using this method, a simple line drawing of a golden balance scale is created as the base, surrounded by a circle, with symbolic formulas constructed at both ends of the tray...

The Roche equation, similar to a chemical equation, was thus completed!
Alchemy...

The Life-Forging Array...

blacksnake!

That's it!

In front of everyone, Roy threw some clay into it as material, and then injected a small amount of magical energy.

A small black snake, entirely black except for tiny white spots, emerged from the light emanating from the array.

It looked rather silly and cute, coiled around Roy's arm and flicking its tongue, seemingly just a "black iron" level creation.

However, from the perspective of alchemy, it is truly extraordinary.

Creating alchemical life forms shouldn't be this easy.

Even advanced apprentices need extensive experience to produce it.

Things like clay golems or living statues are essentially activated using "animation techniques" rather than being alchemical life forms in the strict sense.

Back then, Roy spent more than half a year learning "animation techniques" before he mastered this skill.

But looking at Roy's "Life Transmutation Array - Black Serpent," it seems very simple.

Some advanced apprentices with strong mathematical skills and a solid foundation in runes and arrays even sketched them out on the spot.

Some of them failed.

But at the same time, suddenly...

"It's done! It's a success!"

"Ah, I succeeded on my end too!"

Several identical creations to the black snakes Roy had made appeared among them!
"What the hell is going on?"

"I just copied the drawing..."

Of course! You can write the code and get "Hello~World" too!
Roy chuckled inwardly, but he knew that such success was not simple.

Because he wrote the interpreter, built the underlying code, and even mastered hardware, he connected the underlying foundation of the entire magical universe and constructed such a "symbolic array" system.

What this represents is dozens of skills—the accumulated alchemical talents of iron, bronze, silver, gold, and even the primordial level over the past 160 years!

Then, by simplifying the complex, they created a transmutation array that could actually function.

It's worth mentioning that the rat snakes I used to keep played a part in this.

He used mystical symbols to create a series of simulated souls, thus constructing an alchemical life form that does not require the summoning of void spirits and is different from the "fish spirit" Litos.

Thinking of this, Roy suddenly reached out and grabbed Litos, who was being held by Pranz and the others and being treated like a salted fish eating sunflower seeds and spitting out the shells.

"O_O|||"

To everyone's astonishment, Roy lifted Litos.

"This is also an alchemical life form created using a life-altering array; it contains the secrets of resurrection and creation..."

However, this is considered paid content.

If you want to learn, there will be an additional charge.

To complete this "transformation circle," some magical materials with resurrection symbolism are also required.

However, I believe this still falls within the scope of what even a level zero wizard can achieve, and it can even be popularized to lower-level apprentices as magical pets.

We also urge the academy to provide relevant supplies to create conditions for apprentices to practice this training.

Roy's main point was about the fees.

It also includes the application of true alchemical life popularization.

"What? This is a high-level product containing the mysteries of resurrection and creation?"

"Wait a minute, it really does seem to be a bronze-level existence!"

"Even mid- to high-level wizards find it difficult to refine!"

The crowd erupted in uproar, some even becoming subtly agitated.

Kaham stared in shock, instinctively using his Eye of Appraisal to examine Litos closely.

In an instant, Salty Fish Litos felt the spotlight.

Curiosity, astonishment, doubt...

It was as if it had been dissected a thousand times in an instant.

">_<|||

"I feel a little shy for some reason."

But what's with this secret, smug feeling?

Ah, this fish absolutely loves this feeling of being the center of attention…

Without realizing it, I started blowing colorful bubbles.

"Behave yourself and don't embarrass yourself!"

Roy, Domi, Pranzie, Freya, and the others fixed their eyes on the salted fish with the look of someone about to kill it.

“(╥﹏╥)”

"The fish has become docile and is begging to be let go."

Few people notice their interactions.

Or rather, even if you notice it, it's too late to care.

Because they were shocked by something even more amazing and crazy.

"It really is a bronze-level creation!"

"An alchemical life form possessing a soul and intellectual wisdom, a truly created being!"

"The end of the old era..."

Even apprentices can refine it?

What they see in this fish is not a useless, lazy fish trying to be cute and silly, but the progress of the times!
This is also the significance of "Lust's Alchemy"!

Kaham's expression darkened slightly, sensing a genuine challenge.

He felt like he'd kicked a rock.

However, he did not give up, but quickly came up with a solution.

"My 'Kaham Sacrifice' spell can also create, and it can also do this!"
Moreover, it is a simple and easy-to-use method for apprentices!
"Guards, set up the formation and bring the sacrificial offerings!"

(End of this chapter)