Prince Yu'en's Peace of Mind

Chapter 50 Prince Yu'en's Peace of Mind

In Runeterra, Tarin is known as the Traveler Prophet of Ionia.

This identity provided Tarin with certain advantages, but it also caused Qiyana and others to develop some inexplicable prejudices.

For example, the atmosphere in Ionia is more conservative than in Ixtal. Although people can live relatively freely, the constraints of tradition and morality are far greater than in Ixtal.

Similarly, due to its unique animistic system, Ionia lacks the academic atmosphere of Ixtal.

As things stand, Qiyana still thinks that Tarin is completely unable to understand what the new Primordial Axioms represent.

But actually?

Tallinn not only knew, but was quite aware of it.

Because on Earth, and even in the Dragon Academy of the Monster Hunter world, a brand-new discipline and monster classification often represent a blue ocean of top-tier papers, a new starting line for academic status, and a voice that goes from zero to one.

The axioms of life and the healing fire presented by Milio are two brand-new fundamental axioms, two brand-new academic blue oceans!

If this description is not precise enough—

In simpler terms, a completely new discipline means that every participating researcher has the right to set rules, norms, standard terminology, methods, and evaluation criteria.

At the same time, it will also attract the attention of many accomplished figures. After all, it's a completely new field; no one has defined the concepts, no one has built the framework, and no one has published in top-tier journals.

This means that as long as you publish your first logically sound and content-rich paper, you are a pioneer, a guide, and a founder.

With such a top honor within reach, which scholar wouldn't be bewildered?

Of course, there are also problems. For example, without the groundwork laid by predecessors, without reference materials, the research direction may be impassable, the theory may be immature, there is a lack of teaching and experimental tools from other classic disciplines, and there is a lack of peers to exchange ideas with.

The paper may be misunderstood and ignored, eventually becoming an obscure topic—it can only be said that risks and opportunities coexist.

But the problem is, Tallinn is well aware of it.

Milio's magic may still carry some risks, after all, the essence of Milio's Healing Flame - Tranquil Flame is Milio's deep-seated belief that flames are not merely about destruction.

On the other side of destruction, there is also a warm and healing side.

To be fair, although Tallinn doesn't know much about this yet, his intuition tells him that it has already entered the realm of the spiritual.

Because in the short stories and backstory of the Eternal Nightmare, it was clearly stated that magic divides the boundary between the material and spiritual realms.

This is also why Tarin is wary of magic—the closer a magic is to the spiritual realm, the stronger its own will becomes.

As Tarlin followed Qiyana to learn more about the Primordial Axioms, he also discovered that there was a reason why the Primordial Axioms had been passed down for thousands of years in Ixtal.

Thanks to its casting and understanding methods, it is more like mathematics than magic.

Especially when creating large-scale spells, it is necessary to refine the corresponding elemental gem solution into a sol, and the subsequent drawing process involves a large number of interwoven geometric shapes, which are essentially the presentation of elemental magic in space, magic, and structure.

Unlike idealistic magic, the magic of the Primordial Axioms is closer to guiding one's own magical power through Soss.

The individual's own magic power matches the elemental magic power of the material realm, thereby activating the local elemental magic power. Rather than casting a spell, it is more of a natural reaction that stimulates elemental magic power.

This gives the Primordial Axioms a stability far exceeding that of ordinary magic.

Milio's healing fire, however, is too close to the spiritual realm.

Tsk tsk.

Thinking this, Tarin glanced at Qiyana beside him with disdain.

This inexplicably annoyed Qiyana, who poked Tarin in the chest and asked, "What's with that look? Are you thinking about something rude?"

"It's just about Milio's magic." Tarin didn't try to hide anything, but instead curled his lip and said, "Milio's magical development is closely related to his personal thoughts. And the fragment of the future I saw you mentioned it to—you understand?"

"What do you know!"

Qiyana immediately understood what Tarin meant, and angrily poked Tarin's chest repeatedly.

"I would never admit to using such a 'foot-splitting' method! Didn't you say I was very smart when we were discussing it?!"

"You're smart, that's true, but what I saw before, I really did see." Tarin shrugged, then patted Qiyana's head and said, "But you are indeed much better now than I saw in the future—hmm, looks like I'm also being bound by some things I've seen~"

"Good to know!"

Qiyana nodded in satisfaction, then said, "Alright, let's quickly review the matter of life energy again—tsk, this is more difficult to grasp than we imagined."

As she said this, a hint of anxiety appeared on Qiyana's face.

As a native of Ixoraken, Qiyana certainly knows what an academically promising field is. After all, Qiyana grew up in such an environment.

Especially before this, Qiyana gained confidence and wanted everyone's approval because she discovered her talent in the Primordial Axioms.

Tallinn was, after all, an outsider. If he could become the first person in Ixtal to grasp the "axioms of life," then in the cultural environment of Ixoken, he would not only have a reputation, but also ample political capital.

After all, any scholar or apprentice who learns the axioms of life will be considered a disciple or grand-disciple of Tallinn.

As the true direct disciple of Tarin on the axiom of life, Qiyana will also enjoy many benefits from this identity.

Throughout Ishtar's more than 6,000-year history, countless kings have reigned, but only twenty fundamental axioms have been established.

In every sense, especially for those true, old-fashioned Yuental scholars.

The reputation of being the creator, discoverer, and founder of fundamental axioms is far superior to that of some king who changes every few decades.

But this is also what gives Qiyana a headache and makes her feel resentful—

Life is far too complex; even for a genius like Qiyana, the axioms of life are beyond comprehension.

"But no matter how difficult it is, I will definitely surpass you!" Qiyana said confidently.

Tallinn declined to comment on this.

After all, Tarlin currently only possesses basic Dragon Vein Alchemy and Forging techniques.

This is already making me sweat profusely from studying; imagine what it will be like at intermediate or even advanced levels—tsk tsk.

The probability of you surpassing me is probably higher than the probability of you surpassing me.

Thinking this, Tarin glanced at his stamina (3), quick recovery (3), quick eat (3), high spirits (2), and attack (1).

Okay, just kidding, you can't beat me anyway.

Your hard work and effort in learning seem superficial and unreliable, while my system initiation, handcrafted by a master, provides a solid foundation!

After clearing their minds of unnecessary distractions, Tarin and Qiyana began a new round of training to prevent making mistakes on unnecessary details.

In Tallinn's plan to promote the founding of Ixtal, both the upper-level and lower-level approaches were equally important.

To gain access to the upper echelons, it is crucial to take the first step in Ish Oken.

For this reason, Tarin and Qiyana talked for a long time. In fact, during the time he went to Ixokane, he would talk to Qiyana until late at night every day. Even the injection of the large dose of Dragon Vein Essence specially supplied by Nidalee had been suspended for a long time.

Without this extra special nutrient intake, Nidalee's evolution speed has slowed down somewhat.

However, considering that it was already in the late stage of evolution, it didn't have much of an impact.

The next morning, after a simple breakfast, Tarin followed Qiyana to the council hall located on the top floor of the Ixokon Elemental Tower.

Similar to other buildings in Ixtal, the council hall retains its original style. However, compared to rock, to emphasize the majesty of the royal family, it is carved more from solidified elemental minerals.

The dome is high and the elemental magic flows continuously under the blessing of the central tower above. Stepping into it, one can feel a strong sense of majesty and tranquility.

King Yu'en was a robust middle-aged man with a beard, while Queen Yu'en sat to one side, dressed in distinctive royal attire.

Although Qiyana describes her father as utterly incompetent, unable to discern which child was truly gifted, King Yuen, judging by his appearance, was undoubtedly a gentle and mild-mannered man.

There were no ministers present. Instead, on either side of the main hall stood men and women dressed in luxurious, light fabrics resembling silk. The number of them was not large, and their ages varied, but the average age was over sixty.

According to Qiyana, these people are the core members of Yuntar. Although they are not the absolute top level, they are all highly respected academic figures who have mentored many young Yuntar members and have great appeal and political power in the basic axiom system of the corresponding primordial axioms.

After a brief introduction to etiquette, King Yu'en turned his curious gaze toward the Tower.

It can only be said that Qiyana is indeed not very decent when it comes to backstabbing people.

Because in Qiyana's description, her father is incompetent and cannot recognize a true dragon. Her mother is incapable and cannot recognize a phoenix. The other princesses are also mediocre and cannot distinguish who is the most promising and future princess.

Even someone as talented and gifted as Tallinn would likely be treated harshly if he suddenly appeared, and so on.

But in reality, King Yuen and the others were clearly not as incompetent and foolish as Qiyana described. Instead, they looked at Tarin with curiosity and said, "According to what my daughter Qiyana said, you are a shapeshifter traveler from Ionia who is proficient in a knowledge system called life energy."

Furthermore, they integrated Ionia's knowledge and technology into Ixtal's primordial axiomatic system, creating entirely new foundational axioms?

Before Talin could react to what King Yuen had said, the veteran Yuen Tar members around him looked at him with curiosity, their gazes mostly friendly.

Ixtal is closed off, yet not entirely so. It's true that the people here don't know what the outside world is like, but as the ruling class, the Yuntars are very clear about the general situation of the outside world.

If the Yontars would sneer at the Noxians as "foolish and ignorant barbarians," and lament at the Shurimas as "the former empire has fallen to this state," then the Yontars would be different.

When encountering Ionians, most people will curiously ask about their knowledge and information about Ionia.

The reason is simple: Ionia is the only region in all of Runeterra that can rival Ixtal in terms of cultural heritage—or rather, the region that Ixtal can rival.

The earliest inhabitants of Ixtal can be traced back to the Great Migration 6,000 BC.

The nascent soil had existed for a long time before the Great Western Migration.

Including the later Darkin Era, the Warlord Era, and the Rune Wars Era, Ionia remained far from conflict due to its geographical advantage, living peacefully on the other side of the sea.

This similarity in the inheritance of civilization gave the ruling class of Ixtal a natural affinity and curiosity towards Ionia.

Through the remote observation of the relic, the Vidarion Loom, the Yuntars were well aware that Ionia's culture revered harmony and peace.

This cultural understanding is also key to their goodwill towards Tallinn.

After all, in the vision conveyed by the Vidarion Loom, Ionia is almost a place without any government, regime, ambitious individuals, or rulers.

There was only one spiritual leader, but he never interfered in worldly affairs, and the civil society survived for tens of thousands of years as an ancient civilization entirely by moral constraints.

Those who emerged from this civilization and arrived in Ixtal even incorporated the knowledge of another civilization into Ixtal's primordial axiomatic system.

It was King Yuen who was asking the question; otherwise, the Yuentars would probably have already surrounded the Tarin and discussed some knowledge about Ionia.

Despite the scrutiny of the crowd, Tarin remained unmoved, offering only a gentle smile as he calmly stated, "Yes, and during my interactions with Princess Qiana, I gained a deeper understanding of the cultural heritage of the ancient kingdom of Ixtal, and experienced the precision and accuracy contained within the primordial axioms of knowledge."

"I think that for any scholar, nothing is more exciting than the sparks of wisdom that fly when two equally ancient and sublime civilizations collide and interact."

Upon hearing Tallinn's eloquent and straightforward words, a sense of relief appeared on King Yu'en's face.

He was originally worried that if he hung out with Qiyana, this scholar named Tarin might be plotting a rebellion and establishing a new kingdom.

In hindsight, I was overthinking it.