Chapter 61 Teacher
Four hundred years ago, when the Federation and the Empire had not yet been born, and there was not even a distinction between the North Land, the Middle Land, and the South Land, the country that controlled the world and unified everything was known as the Eternal Empire.

It was like the golden age described in any myth, the earth was as fertile as heaven, the sky was as high as a dome, there were no natural disasters, no evil changes, and no turmoil.

All things flourish and bathe in the glory of the empire. From birth to death, they make their own insignificant contribution to the eternal central empire.

Forever and ever, forever.

The non-attack matrix was born at this time from the great trouble within the empire!
Under the glory of the great empire, there is a tiny shadow.

An organization that indiscriminately attacks all imperial organizations and institutions. It has only one goal since its birth, which is to completely disintegrate the radical resistance forces of the Eternal Empire.

Its earliest origins were a group of alchemists who were fed up with the numerous shackles of the empire's laws and regulations, and were no longer willing to follow the rules and sing the empire's favor within a fixed range. Instead, they longed to freely research skills and create...

The flags they raised were in stark contrast to the pure white color of the empire's supremacy.

Therefore, it is called [Ink].

From the middle to the end of the empire, and even until the demise of the empire, this organization was behind many major events, or was directly instigated by them.

Until the beginning of the Cataclysm Era, the last trace of the Eternal Empire completely disappeared with the collapse and division of the continent, and Mo's existence gradually faded out of history and disappeared. Some people also said that the terrorist organization Nirvana, which is now wanted by both the Empire and the Federation, is the poison they left behind...

It is not known whether it was a mockery of fate or the creator's intention, but the two great heaven-man matrices inherited by the Mohists who did not hesitate to launch a rebellion in the most violent way were named [Universal Love] and [Non-Aggression].

One combines the essence of the two supreme virtues of ascension and heart pivot, which can make tens of thousands of people united, inside and outside one, unbreakable and indivisible, and the more people use it, the more terrifying the power of the matrix will be.

The other is the brainchild of the craftsmen of Ashes. It steps on the Path of Ashes, but can be extended to other Paths of Good at will according to the wishes and needs of the user, and obtain different blessings of Good. Its inclusiveness is terrifyingly astonishing.

For a chosen recruit like Ji Jue who has gained the resonance of nine supreme virtues at the same time, it is simply a match made in heaven!
Then the problem is coming.

At his level as a rookie, would he be able to survive in such a dangerous place like the Rift? And how could Professor Ye be so sure that there must be a non-attack matrix inside?
Although the present world can be barely called stable, it is not complete.

Even now, there are still many fragments of the world floating around, moving and fluctuating like bubbles in water. And because they are separated from the self-contained cycle of the real world, their rules, conditions, and internal ecology are often very different from the real world.

It could be hell, it could be paradise, or it could even remain the same as it was when it split.

These fragments constantly wander around the real world, most of the time keeping their distance like satellites. Occasionally they overlap with the real world, forming doors or passages.

The vast majority of controllable rifts are valuable resources, controlled and managed by various forces. For example, the Taiyi Ring relies on many rifts to monopolize the output of various alchemical materials in the world. It sits and collects money every day, and any bit of money that slips through its fingers is huge wealth.

Moreover, in this place away from the real world, not only is the perception of the Supreme Good clearer and it is easier to obtain the Supreme Good's blessings, but it also preserves many materials and treasures that can only appear under special circumstances... or evil monsters!

According to the observations of the Chosen Ones of the Way of Ether, this rift that is about to approach the present world is on the verge of breaking and collapsing, and is in the final stages of aging. It will not last much longer. The interior cannot withstand the entry of Chosen Ones above the Transcendental Rank, and even Chosen Ones of the Rebirth Rank will be excluded.

Only the Chosen Ones below the Transformation level can pass smoothly.

In short, this is an activity book with a level limit below level six and a date limit of less than two weeks!
If you hit it, you earn money!

It’s just the right place for a newbie like Ji Jue to grow up!

More importantly, the news from the intelligence dealer in Huangji - when conducting external observations of the Rift, they discovered a mark that was suspected to be that of the sage 'Mercury' from the end of the Eternal Empire hundreds of years ago.

There is a great possibility that the rift is the territory of the grandmaster, and there is even a possibility that his workshop exists inside!

Anyone who can be called a saint must be a being above heaven. And having the title means that this is a well-deserved master craftsman who has completed his own destiny and summed up a unique [Theory of Creation].

It was precisely because he was the first to receive the news that a master like Kong Qingyan was so anxious to bring his students to Yacheng.

He even risked his own reputation by secretly testing Professor Ye.

In fact, her goal might have been achieved right after she entered the room. She had confirmed that Professor Ye had not received the message and had not made any preparations. Even if he received the message later, it would be too late for her after all... The only thing she did not expect was that Professor Ye's mind was even narrower than she thought, and his sense of smell was frighteningly sharp when it came to guessing the opponent's dark side.

Her information channels are also much wider than hers.

After receiving this news from Huangji, Professor Ye verified it through his own unique channels and was able to confirm that there must be Mercury's workshop in that rift world, and that his last remaining artifacts were preserved there.

If it could be discovered, it would definitely be a rare treasure!
Unfortunately, Professor Ye really has no interest at all.

"It's simple. I don't like it."

Professor Ye sipped his strong tea and taunted, "Alchemy isn't some magic from a fantasy novel. The older it is, the stronger it is. Instead of hoping to gain success through excavation and replacing research with grave digging, you might as well just follow the ether."

If you only rely on other things and fail to take your own step in the history of alchemy, then don't expect to reach the level of a grandmaster in this lifetime.

This is also a lesson for you, Ji Jue. If you want to make a difference and want to control your life and future, don't expect the old man who resurrected from the grave to give you anything good, understand?"

Ji Jue nodded frantically.

There was no way. There were too many tragic lessons from the past. Just by looking at the complete collection of characteristics of alchemical products throughout the ages, he no longer had any confidence in the moral standards of ancient craftsmen.

Alchemy, well, man, that's fucking bad!

"That's roughly the situation. I can't guarantee the general situation inside. After all, no matter how safe the Rift is, it's still a Rift. It's up to you whether you want to go or not."

Professor Ye finally said: "Whether you decide or not, it will not affect your treatment and study. Matrix is ​​not rare. Even if there is no Feigong, you can find a better one with your qualifications."

Ji Jue fell into silence.

There were several times when Ye Chun seemed to want to say something, but under Professor Ye's gaze, he did not open his mouth in the end.

Until Ji Jue sighed.

"To be honest, I'm a little scared, but I want to go even more."

He raised his head and answered frankly: "I am curious about things I have never seen, things I have never encountered, and situations I have never experienced."

"very good."

After a short silence, Ye Xian nodded slightly: "If you always stay in the small area of ​​Yacheng, you won't be able to develop your vision and tolerance, and you will appear petty and unpresentable in your work. This trip out can at least help broaden your horizons.

Don't worry about what Kong Qingyan will do. As long as I'm alive, she won't dare to do anything to you.

As for this, you take it."

As she spoke, she took out a round object from her pocket and threw it over to Ji Jue. Ji Jue hurriedly caught it, and his originally smiling expression suddenly stiffened.

It turned out to be the ghost ball that had taken away countless spiritual essences from him for free.

[Hey, brother, it's you again? ] A hallucinatory voice sounded from the ghost ball, saying: [Not bad, you can hold on for this long. I thought you were kicked out in the first week.]

Can't you just hope for me?
The corner of Ji Jue's eye twitched, while the ghost ball was still spinning. He said hello in a chivalrous manner: [Okay, since it's in your hands, we can get along well. Bring me more spiritual essence later, and I'll protect you! ]

Then, there was no response.

Ji Jue was still unsure: "Professor, this is..."

"Just treat it as a handyman, an assistant I made when I was young. With your ability, there shouldn't be any problem communicating with it. If you encounter something you don't understand, just ask it directly.

In addition to being able to serve as a mobile workshop to help you temporarily solve some problems, its more important role is to help you break the blockade outside the workshop, so that you don’t have to find the door and the place, but still don’t know how to get in or where the things are. "

Professor Ye said calmly: "When necessary, it can barely save your life, but when that time comes, don't even think about exploring the rift.

Once it takes control, it will bring you right back.”

Got it, a universal lock-picking tool and a life-saving artifact!

Even though he didn't realize the value of the words "mobile workshop", Ji Jue's eyes lit up immediately. Now, looking at the ghost ball in his hand, he liked it more and more. He wanted to wipe off the dust on it as soon as he saw it.

What is this 'broken ball'? This is my Ball brother!
Ball is great, no need to say more!

After deciding to send the wandering little frog Ji Jue out to bring him the postcard, Professor Ye stopped nagging and started making arrangements directly.

He dialed Wen Wen's number directly.

"Ms. Wen, I have something to ask you." She asked bluntly, "In the next few days, a rift containing the remains of saints will appear in Haizhou, right?"

"..."

Amidst the noise from the other end, I seemed to hear the helpless sigh from the eldest sister: "The Security Bureau is really like a sieve, with wind leaking from all sides... Master Ye, are you interested?"

"Indeed."

"Okay then. I'll hand in the report tonight at the latest, to prevent anyone from blocking my way."

"Don't be so anxious." Professor Ye said, "Also, it's not me who is going to join, it's my student, Ji Jue."

"...Are you serious?"

After a brief delay, there was a loud noise, followed by Wen Wen's stunned voice: "That boy, how long has he been the Chosen One? There's no need to seek the blessing so quickly, right?"

"He has such ability, so there is no need to delay." Professor Ye replied: "Don't worry, I won't treat this as an outing."

"If you say so, wait a moment - OK, it's done."

Wen Wen said, "I also have someone who wants to seek blessings, so we can go together. Just ask him to go to the Beishan District branch tomorrow afternoon at the latest."

This time, not only the tickets but also the teammates were secured.

What Ye Xian finally handed over to Ji Jue was a form waiting for his signature.

The registration form for Taiyi Ring's workshop members.

The registration location is Yacheng Chaosheng Workshop. The manager and recommender are both Ye Xian, who will confirm with a seal and sign in person.

The registrant was Ji Jue.

The position is assistant, which is an apprentice in the conventional sense.

"I originally wanted to wait for you to think about it for a while, but now it seems that it is impossible to expect you to regret it. Let's just go through the process now."

Ye Xian pushed the pen in front of Ji Jue and reminded him, "However, you have to think clearly. After signing this, you will be completely bound to my workshop.

Registration and registration will be carried out within the Taiyi Ring, and all management will be handled by me. From now on, your future will be in my hands. Without my permission and recommendation, you will not even be qualified to apply to be a craftsman.

Of course, when you are outside, your words and actions will represent the workshop, you will be allowed to wear my badge, and everything you do will be regarded as my orders and instructions. Even if you meet a better employer in the future and want to change your career path, I will never allow it. "

"These conditions seem to be much more lenient than my student loan."

After listening to this, Ji Jue laughed softly.

Apprentices and workshops, students and craftsmen, all prosper and suffer together. In the Way of Embers, this is the most important inheritance.

Besides, without Professor Ye’s guidance and recommendation, how could he even dream of taking the craftsman qualification exam?
There's nothing to hesitate about.

Even without this piece of paper, the relationship between the two would not change at all. And what Professor Ye handed to him now was a life-saving talisman that was of vital importance to the new Chosen One Ji Jue.

From now on, anyone who wants to touch Ji Jue will have to consider the supporters behind him.

He picked up the pen without thinking, but when his eyes swept to the end, he was attracted by the line of words on the ability registration column at the end of the form.

There is no detailed introduction, and it does not meet the filling standards of Taiyi Ring.

Written by Professor Ye were just four simple words.

——【Deus Ex Machina】

He murmured the name softly and was slightly startled.

This was the first time his power was given an official name.

Deus Ex Machina.

This is the term critics use to describe traditional performances and storylines.

Originated from the era before the Eternal Empire of Middle-earth, in the drama performances at that time, the actors who played the roles of arbitrators and so on were brought to the stage by cranes or mechanisms.

It refers to the shabby plot in which the screenwriter uses unexpected and abrupt means and events without any preparation to break the dilemma.

If understood literally, it accurately summarizes the essence of Ji Jue's ability - to give soul and spirit to machines, and to manifest the power of supreme goodness in dead objects and mortal bodies.

However, if we think about its meaning further, it can be extended to mean 'a sudden huge variable', 'an unexpected cause that breaks the deadlock', and 'a life-saving straw that saves people from danger'.

Even, a divine move that changes the world!
Noticing Ji Jue's deep thoughts, Professor Ye understood vaguely: "Is it inappropriate? It's just a name, it doesn't matter if you change it casually."

"No, it fits perfectly. I like it very much."

Ji Jue smiled and signed his name at the end of the registration form.

"Thank you, Professor. No..."

He solemnly exchanged the forms: "Thank you, teacher."

But Professor Ye remained silent.

He was pressing the form on the table, as if in a trance.

Just like when she first stepped into her teacher's workshop, she stared at the furnace in front of her under the bright sunshine. A gentle yet rough hand gently rubbed her hair, so cherishing and careful.

It's like caressing a seed that is about to sprout.

The man said to himself, "From now on, I will be your teacher."

Why do those past events that we thought had been forgotten become so clear again?

She didn't speak again.

He just waved his hand, indicating Ji Jue to do as he pleased.

In the afternoon sun, she stared at the flying dust.

Let the distant tides and memories swallow you up.

After so many years, Ye Xian, have you ever regretted it?

　Today's update, I will organize the outline.

　　I'm so stuck in Kavin', I'm going out to collect materials!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)