Versatile Mage: One innate talent for each system

Chapter 282 New System - Illusion System!
The ritual of the Soul Eye was completed with exceptional ease; for Jiang Yuan now, it was nothing more than a casual act.

At the moment the ceremony ended, the underworld moon still hung high in the sky. However, every time night fell, an illusory underworld moon would quietly appear on those planes that were tainted by the power of the underworld.

The celestial moon perfectly overlaps with the material moon, like a brand, silently radiating the power of the soul's divine eye to every corner of the entire plane through the medium of moonlight!
After finishing his business, Jiang Yuan turned and headed to the Demon Capital Research Institute.

Before he arrived, he had spoken with Feng Zhoulong by phone.

When Lao Feng on the other end heard that he wanted to come over in person to assist with the research of the new department, his eagerness was almost overflowing from the receiver.

As soon as Jiang Yuan arrived at the entrance of the Research and Development Center, he saw a familiar figure running up to him – it was Feng Zhoulong.

He shouted from afar, "Jiang Yuan, that's not very nice of you! Why didn't you let me pick you up from your place?"

In his view, Jiang Yuan's ability to say he would arrive immediately on the phone meant he must have already arrived in Yaodu, otherwise how could he have reached the research institute so quickly?

Jiang Yuan laughed and said, "It's much faster for me to come here myself than for you to make the trip, Lao Feng."

"Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore!" Feng Zhoulong waved his hand and pulled Jiang Yuan towards the door: "Come with me into the Research Department! The research on the Fictional Double Image Technique you provided before is already making great progress. Now we just need one last opportunity to break through that barrier!"

Throughout the journey, Feng Zhoulong's mouth never stopped, speaking rapidly about the research progress of the new system centered on fictional double images.

His beaming expression showed that the overall process was going much more smoothly than expected.

After passing through several corridors, the two arrived at the underground research lab.

The entire research room was covered with densely packed esoteric carvings on the walls, floor, and even the ceiling, and various symbols floated in the air.

Some were animal bones wreathed in a ghostly glow, while others were wooden plaques inlaid with strange crystals.
Each item was imbued with clearly discernible arcane energy; with just the slightest stimulation, it could give rise to an endless stream of fictional creatures, much like the Nazca Lines.

You know, countless people in Nazca have devoted their entire lives to trying to unravel the mystery of the Nazca Lines, only to end up failing.

Here, in the underground research lab of the Demon Capital Research Institute, there are actually dozens of sources that can give birth to fictional creatures.

From this point of view alone, Feng Zhoulong's research into the secret technique of creating illusionary double images has indeed reached its pinnacle; otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to create so many stable creations.

"Look at this." Feng Zhoulong picked up a tuft of silvery-white animal hair from the lab table, with a faint magical aura still lingering among the hairs.

"This is a symbol I made based on the fictional double-image technique, combined with ancient Nazca myths and legends I collected. You're probably familiar with its magical image; it's the three-eyed wolf."

Jiang Yuan took the tuft of animal fur, and the moment his fingertips touched it, the familiar scent made him nod slightly: "It is indeed very familiar."

Three-eyed demon wolves have long been killed to an extreme degree in the Bo City area.

"Let me show you the research progress!" Feng Zhoulong's eyes gleamed with fervor, his tone filled with barely suppressed excitement.

"I always feel like there's a layer of mist shrouding this secret technique. If we can clear away that mist, we can definitely create a new system that's never been seen before!"

The last time I saw Feng Zhoulong so excited was during the crucial moment when he was researching the fusion of magic with the Dharma of All Beings.

Before he finished speaking, Feng Zhoulong began to use the secret technique of creating a double image.

Jiang Yuan stood aside and observed quietly. From his current perspective as a creator, Feng Zhoulong's spellcasting was already infinitely close to the prototype of the new system, only lacking the last piece of the puzzle.

He will fill in this piece of the puzzle.

"Old Feng, hold the secret technique steady for now. I have an idea to share with you," Jiang Yuan said, explaining his understanding while gently touching the framework of the secret technique constructed by Feng Zhoulong. The subtle change was like a pebble thrown into a lake, instantly creating ripples.

Feng Zhoulong's eyes grew brighter and brighter as he listened, until he was almost holding his breath in concentration. As soon as Jiang Yuan finished speaking, he slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "I knew your research talent was far superior to mine! This idea is crucial! Today, today we will definitely be able to bring a new department into the world!"

He laughed like a child, completely disregarding his image, and immediately began adjusting the details of the secret technique according to Jiang Yuan's instructions.

Time flies when you're focused, and half a day passes by in the blink of an eye.

Throughout this time, Feng Zhoulong maintained the spellcasting state of creating a phantom image. If Jiang Yuan hadn't been able to replenish his energy from time to time with healing power, he probably would have collapsed to the ground long ago.

Even so, Old Feng was exhausted, listless, and bloodshot-eyed, panting heavily. But the light in his eyes was astonishing, as if two flames were burning within them.

"It's out! It's out! The new department can be established!!!"

Feng Zhoulong suddenly looked up and let out a long-suppressed shout, his voice filled with indescribable excitement and ecstasy.

For a researcher, the greater the value of the results they create, the stronger their sense of accomplishment will be.

In this world where magic and arcane arts intertwine, the honor of creating a brand new magic system with one's own hands is enough to drive anyone crazy!

"Next, we need to find someone to test the effects of the new system. As long as it meets expectations, we can report it to the Magic Association for promotion!" Feng Zhoulong calmed down a bit, but his tone still couldn't hide his excitement.

The promotion of the new series has always followed a fixed procedure:

After successful research and development, it must first be submitted to the Magic Association for review. Once approved, it will be recognized by the Holy City and incorporated into the Star Child System, only then can it be popularized throughout the world.

It is important to know that since humans have mastered magic, awakening a new magic type has always required a specific guide and is accompanied by a considerable risk of failure, especially since newly born magic types are often only in the hands of a few people.

It wasn't until the Holy City was established that the Star Child System implanted various elemental factors into the human body, allowing the new element to be rapidly promoted. Even without a guide, one could randomly awaken to the new element.

However, the holy city has long since been reduced to ruins, and the final step of the process is completely missing.

Many believe that the promotion of the new system will likely return to the difficult situation of the past.

This is indeed the case, after all, the Star Child system was created by the Heavenly Father, and even Jiang Yuan could hardly interfere with its core mechanism.

Of course, he does have alternative systems to the Star system, but the time is not right yet.

"Oh, right." Feng Zhoulong suddenly remembered something, looked at Jiang Yuan, and asked with a hint of anticipation in his eyes, "This time, it won't be like the last time with the fusion magic, where they don't announce it yet, will it?"

There was no hint of complaint in his tone, only the eagerness of a researcher.

Every great discovery longs to be seen by the world.

Jiang Yuan shook his head and smiled, "No need, let's just get straight to the point this time. The same goes for fusion magic; it's time to bring them into the world."

Upon hearing this, Feng Zhoulong's smile instantly blossomed into an even brighter one, as if all his fatigue had vanished in that instant.

　The fantasy theme comes from a submission by reader "—X狐X—"!

　　
　　
　
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