by Zhuang Bifan
How could that be! Isn't his backer Chairman Andoine!? Why would an arbitrator attack at this time? Is it really to protect him!? An arbitrator is a Sanctuary powerhouse, a godly existence! To the arbitrators, councilors and Legendary-mages are all insignificant ants. How could they attack because of an insignificant ant!?
Leddings merely felt cold chills down his spine. Indeed, the deputy chairman he relied on didn't have to be afraid of Andoine anymore, and today's plan was all going well. He was about to get his revenge soon, and yet an arbitrator suddenly intervened. This is too scary. What does the arbitrator mean? Is he going to protect that Felic!?
Leddings was not the only one. The people who had just strongly supported Rosen's proposal all wished they could duck under the table. If the arbitrator had been unhappy just with the argument during the meeting, he would have thrown both Canuman and Lin Li out because it was between the two of them. Since he had only punished one of them, it was enough to show the arbitrator's bias.
Indeed, under the gaze of the crowd, Arbitrator Apophis appeared at the entrance, and although he was not that tall, he made the crowd feel an infinite amount of pressure. The slow footsteps were particularly clear in the silent hall, and it felt as if he was walking on their c.h.e.s.ts.
After entering the venue, Apophis didn't make any comments on what had just happened. He did not make any comments, and he simply looked around. Those who he looked at could not help but lower their heads. No one dared to make eye contact with Apophis. No one dared to make a single sound.
It wasn't until he saw Lin Li in the corner that his expression became less sullen. "Felic, come with me, we have something to discuss with you."
Perhaps in the eyes of others, Arbitrator Apophis saved Lin Li once by throwing Canuman out. However, in reality, everyone knew that if Apophis did not appear, Canuman would still be the one to be doomed, and the outcome would definitely be worse.
Therefore, Lin Li did not show any surprise at the sudden appearance of Apophis, nor did he feel happy that he had survived as everyone thought. Back then, when Lin Li was first appointed as President, he was only an Archmage, yet he had the audacity to burn Apophis' beard with fire. Now that he stepped into the Sanctuary-realm, he definitely didn't feel any fear when facing mythical figures.
Lin Li didn't ask any questions, and simply expressed assent before leaving his seat. He walked towards Apophis, after which the two of them turned around and left while everyone watched.
This is not real! It's an illusion, it must be!
It was only when the figures of the two men completely disappeared from the hall that everyone finally heaved sighs of relief. However, they quickly became nervous again, especially the councilors who were going against Lin Li just now. They could not believe it even though they saw it with their own eyes.
It was extremely quiet, and even though Apophis spoke softly, every councilor heard it clearly. They clearly heard the godlike Arbitrator Apophis saying the word "we". Clearly, he was representing the three arbitrators.
Of course, whether Lin Li was sheltered by one arbitrator or three, it didn't make much difference to those people. However, being received by three arbitrators at the same time was a very remarkable feat.
Chapter 914 - Top Floor
Throughout the past 1,300 years since the establishment of the Supreme Council, only two people were known to have been received by the three arbitrators all together. One was Pope Rosario of the Brilliance Shrine, while the other was the famous Prophet Willen.
The Brilliance Shrine was the only huge force in Anril that could be compared to the Supreme Council. As the pope of the Brilliance Shrine and a Sanctuary powerhouse, Rosario was an elite of Anril, be it in terms of status or power.
As for Prophet Willen, the Son of The Holy Light, his identity was not inferior, either. It was said that he was once Apophis' opponent. Although no one saw the process of them fighting each other, Apophis repeatedly expressed the fact that Willen was stronger than him.
When Pope Rosario of the Brilliance Shrine visited, he was received by the three arbitrators, after which the Supreme Council and the Brilliance Shrine jointly dealt with the Black Current of the Sunset Mountains. When Prophet Willen visited, he also received the same treatment from the three arbitrators, after which there was the suppression of the Retribution Knight in the Breezy Plains.
Those two were big shots who managed to affect two major events that decided the fate of Anril.
What about Lin Li? In the opinion of the councilors, he was just the President of a faraway Guild of Magic and a newly minted councilor of the Supreme Council. They felt that his abilities were only that of two years in the Legendary-realm.
Among the councilors who were pleasant, many of them felt that they were far stronger and more competent than Lin Li, the unknown small fry. However, it was often hard for them to meet an arbitrator, let alone three at the same time.
Andoine did not expect Lin Li to be valued so greatly by the arbitrators, but, after all, he thought that it was a good thing. Hence, he wasn't too shocked, and quickly came back to his senses. "Deputy Chairman Rosen, would you like to take this proposal back and think about it, or do you want to proceed to the voting session for it?"
However, it was different for Rosen who had planned everything. Faced with the sudden change, he had no choice but to consider the relationship Lin Li had with the three arbitrators.
If the relationship between the arbitrators and Lin Li was like someone who suddenly took an interest to an insignificant ant and paid attention to it, it wouldn't be too terrifying of a matter. Rosen was entirely confident that he would be able to make the arbitrators lose interest in that insignificant ant.
However, was that really the case? Rosen was not blind or deaf. He had seen and heard everything clearly just now.
Rosen could tell from Arbitrator Apophis' attitude towards Lin Li just now that he was probably not just defending Lin Li out of a moment of interest, but rather he truly valued him. It was not the protection that a god would give to an insignificant ant, but the way an elder valued his junior.
That was terrifying! If one were to kill a dog, they would probably just have to compensate the owner, and the matter would blow over easily, but if one killed someone else's child, the consequences would be unimaginable. Although Rosen did not want to believe it, he had to be careful. If it was true, he would be in dire straits!
Vote? Hearing Andoine's question, Rosen could not help but feel vexed. Even if he had the bravery to continue pushing for the proposal, the final result of the vote would probably be the opposite of what he expected.
Rosen looked up at the people in the hall, only to see that the councilors who had originally expressed their strong support for his proposal did not even dare to make eye contact with him now. Their eyes were shifty, and they had long been badly frightened. Even his loyal supporter, the high-ranking councilor Hubert, had turned pale. He looked like he was about to be frightened to death.
In fact, not to mention the other councilors, even Rosen himself was feeling a dull pain in his palpitating c.h.e.s.t.
"Since Felic has left, I think we'd better put this proposal aside for now. After the discussion, I, too, think that there are some issues in this proposal that we should study and investigate further." After some consideration, Rosen still decided to look at the situation before acting. The arbitrator was not someone he could offend.
"Oh? In that case, Councilor Hubert, Councilor Leddings, and the rest of you, what do you think?" Andoine asked the councilors who had made a big deal out of the discussion earlier after glancing at Rosen.
Canuman, who had been thrown out by Apophis, had yet to return to the hall. They had no idea if he was severely injured or simply too ashamed to enter, and thus left in advance.
Having seen that example, Hubert and the rest naturally did not dare to speak up again. The main instigator, Rosen, had also mellowed down. After hearing Andoine's question, everyone sho
ok their heads and waved their hands, appearing rather awkward as they continuously said that they had failed to consider the issue thoroughly.
Outside the hall, Lin Li left together with Apophis, after which the two of them remained silent, almost walking side by side. They headed to the top floor of the Eternal Tower.
Lin Li didn't see the situation inside the venue, but he could guess that Rosen and the rest had probably retreated since the arbitrator Apophis had appeared. They weren't fools, either.
In fact, even if Apophis hadn't appeared, Lin Li wouldn't have taken it to heart. Although Canuman was a level-23 Legendary-mage, Lin Li could easily kill him. It would be much easier than crushing a bedbug. Lin Li also didn't mind being a little ruthless in the Eternal Tower. Apophis' appearance actually saved Canuman.
Hence, after leaving the meeting, Lin Li put the matter regarding the proposal aside, and stopped thinking about it. What really made him curious was still the invitation from the three arbitrators. What did they want to discuss with him?
Although he had stepped into the Sanctuary-realm, Lin Li felt that there was a huge difference between his current strength and that of the three arbitrators. In terms of status, he was only a small President of the Breezy Plains Guild of Magic, while the three arbitrators were the genuine supreme leaders of the Supreme Council.
The difference in strength and status made it seem impossible for the three arbitrators and him to have something to discuss together.
However, Lin Li didn't ask Apophis about it, since he would get an explanation and an answer for his doubts anyway. Besides, he could tell from Apophis' and Chris' attitude that no matter what it was, it shouldn't be harmful to him. Find authorized novels in , faster updates, better experience, Please click #%E2%80%99s-versatile-crafting-master_11275087605321405/top-floor_48889338758480380 for visiting.
Hence, Lin Li didn't ask anything when he was following Apophis, and instead focused his attention on his surroundings, observing the layout of the floors in the Eternal Tower while secretly comparing them to the Tower of Dusk.
Although he had only taken quick glances—and thus the things he saw definitely were not comprehensive, as he only managed to see the superficial layout—Lin Li had to admit that the Supreme Council had a strong foundation and a massive amount of wealth. Indeed, the Tower of Dusk was far from comparable to it.
After all, the Supreme Council had been in operations for thousands of years, and with the Eternal Tower being the core of the place, how could it be inferior? Besides, at the end of the Dark Age, they managed to acquire a large amount of wealth from the High Elves, and that was not something that could be compared to what little Lin Li had gained from exploring some secret places.
The overall layout of the Eternal Tower seemed plain at first glance as there were no ostentatious decorations. Unlike the buildings of the High Elves that Lin Li had seen, which were extravagant and lavish, the walls and ground of the Eternal Tower were all made of natural wood, and gave off a comfortable and natural vibe.
Of course, it was just a feeling. In fact, in the world of Anril, no material was more precious than the trunk of the Tree of Eternity. The Eternal Tower itself was built using half of the trunk of the Tree of Eternity. If magical gemstones and magical metals were added to it, it would just be extra.
What attracted Lin Li the most was still the natural textures of the flooring and the walls. Lin Li was a Guru of Inscription, and he had personally stepped into the Sanctuary-realm as well. Hence, he had a deep understanding of the World Laws. He could completely see that all of the natural textures contained pure Laws, with each texture being a natural mageweath.
Each texture was a natural mageweath, and they formed natural mageweath arrays that grouped together to form a massive mageweath array, which was beyond the Guru-level, and even Lin Li couldn't find out what its limits were.
Lin Li could only sigh deep down. It was undoubtedly a miracle of the Tree of Eternity that created the High Elves and supported the world of Anril. At the same time, Lin Li had even greater expectations for the Tree of Eternity that was planted in the Tower of Dusk. The small sapling was gradually growing, and it would definitely bring the Tower of Dusk to an unreachable peak, allowing it to be a Magical Land of Anril.
Finally, Lin Li arrived at the top of the Eternal Tower under Apophis' lead. To Lin Li's surprise, Chris, the arbitrator who had received him previously, was actually standing outside the door.
Upon sight of Lin Li and Apophis, Chris smiled benevolently and affectionately said, "You're here, come in."
After saluting and greeting him, Lin Li entered the room together with the two arbitrators. The room seemed to be a secret library that was filled with rows and shelves of books that were either old or new. In the middle of the shelves, there was a table which the other arbitrator, Megard, was seated in front of.
At this moment, Megard was browsing a magical book with a black cover. When he heard Lin Li and the others enter, he finally looked up at them.
Chapter 915 - What Is Your Opinion?
Seeing that Megard was looking at him, Lin Li dared not procrastinate as he hurriedly greeted him respectfully with a bow. The three arbitrators were mythical figures who had followed Geresco and overthrown the High Elves' dynasty together. Lin Li genuinely respected the three of them.
Megard nodded without saying anything, and simply put the magic book down gently.
Apophis brought Lin Li to the table. He pointed at a chair in front of the table, and smilingly said, "You must be wondering why the three of us asked you to come here. Take a seat, we'll talk about it slowly."
"That's not appropriate. I'm a junior, how can I sit in front of the three of you?" Lin Li said, frantically declining.
"Come on, kid, you weren't that polite when you were burning my beard. Just take a seat like I told you to," Apophis chided. He ran his hand through his regrown beard as he walked towards the chair beside him.
Seeing that Apophis had said that, Lin Li didn't decline further. He decided to wait for Chris and Apophis to take their seats before pulling out the chair and sitting down.
If others were to see that scene in the library, everyone would probably go mad. What a joke, what kind of figures were the three arbitrators? They were truly standing at the pinnacle of Anril, and every decision of theirs could affect the fate of the entire world. They were almost godly existences.
Those who were qualified to sit in front of the three arbitrators were few and far between in Anril. Even the chairman and deputy chairman of the Supreme Council could often only stand and listen to their instructions.
The Darkness Shrine could be considered second only to the Brilliance Shrine and the third major force of Anril. High Priest Sendros who was in charge of the Brilliance Shrine was considered a figure who was at the pinnacle of power in the world of Anril. However, as long as one was not a Sanctuary powerhouse, he would never have the right to sit down in front of the three arbitrators.
The ones below the Sanctuary-realm were like insignificant ants, and that was absolutely true. It was a massive difference in life forms. Not to mention Sendros of the Darkness Shrine, even Pope Rosario of the Brilliance Shrine would not be qualified to sit down in front of the three arbitrators before he stepped into the Sanctuary-realm.
As for Lin Li, the Tower of Dusk might be incomparable to the Brilliance Shrine and Darkness Shrine, and he might just be the President of a Guild of Magic and a newly minted councilor of the Supreme Council, but he had already stepped into the Sanctuary-realm. Although he had just become a Sanctuary powerhouse, it meant that he had already advanced beyond the level of mortals.
Although Lin Li was still far from the three arbitrators in terms of strength, he had broken free from his identity of an insignificant ant. It was just like a comparison between a child and an a.d.u.l.t. Although there was a great difference in strength, they were
both equally human, and could no longer be considered as insignificant small fries.
When Lin Li sat down, he obviously behaved properly. He placed his hands on his knees like he was seated decently. He looked at the three arbitrators and waited for them to reveal the reason that they had asked to see him.
Apophis was much more relaxed and casual. He was seated sideways on the chair, facing Lin Li with one arm on the table. He gently knocked on the table with his fingers twice, and suddenly said, "Felic, you're now a councilor of the Supreme Council, and you've attended two regular meetings. What is your opinion on the current Supreme Council?"
Apophis' words were casual, but Lin Li got a great shock. What a joke. He was just a powerless councilor who was newly appointed, and had only attended the Supreme Council twice. He was still an outsider to the Supreme Council. What thoughts could he possibly have?
"That… Hehe." Since Apophis had asked that question, Lin Li had to answer. He simply laughed awkwardly, and said, "The Supreme Council? I think it's great. Under the lead of you three arbitrators, the Supreme Council managed to develop to such a great scale. It has risen to the stage where it can control the fate of the entire Anril and guide the development of magic civilization. It definitely is the best it can be."
"Is that so?" Apophis immediately rolled his eyes when he heard Lin Li's answer. With a teasing look, he said, "Good, my foot. If it was that good, why would we have to fight with the Breezy Plains for the Tera Mine?"
Lin Li couldn't help but touch his nose and grin awkwardly without answering Apophis. After all, he was in the Supreme Council where the three arbitrators were in charge. It was fine for Apophis to criticize it as much as he wanted, but Lin Li didn't think that he, too, could give any comment at will.
"Felic, you don't have to care about our pride. Go ahead and say what you want. We'd like to hear what the Supreme Council is like in the eyes of others," Arbitrator Chris said in a gentle tone with a graceful smile on his face.
