Chapter 27 Becoming famous overnight is not a problem

"Wang Feng, my senior brother, is a true scholar. He ranks among the top three in the Rune Department at Rose Academy, yet he remains so humble. It truly makes me feel ashamed. He is the real role model for all of us siblings! I, Wang Feng, am truly fortunate to receive guidance from my senior brother. In the future, I must learn from him not only his dedication to runes but also his calm and composed demeanor. Only then can I live up to his expectations for me!"

Li Sitan smiled and said, "Junior brother, you're exaggerating. But what you said about avoiding impatience is very good. Rune creation requires patience above all."

"Senior brother, you are absolutely right, senior brother..."

"Why don't we develop more runes for the orcs based on their frequency bands?" Mo Tong couldn't stand the mutual flattery any longer. He would rather talk about anything else than listen to them praise each other.

"Creating runes is incredibly difficult," Li Sitan replied, smiling. "Most of the current runes are extensions of the foundational ones from the Holy War era. They are still the works of Darwin and the Eight Sages. Humans struggle to learn and master them, let alone create new ones. Who has time to worry about the orcs?"

"Not entirely so. Runes are just a means; everything has its place. Runes are merely a way to use soul power," Old Wang said with a smile. "The sea people have their sea power, and the orcs' strength lies in their bloodlines. They've gone astray."

"So, after all that, orcs still can't use runes."

Mo Tong couldn't help but laugh. Just moments ago, they were saying it wasn't because orcs couldn't use runes. Now, Wang Feng's true colors were showing under his questioning!

Unfortunately, Old Wang ignored him, while Li Sitan nodded slightly, looking appreciative.

As a top rune master, Li Sitan knew more, but some things were beyond individual decisions and were matters of the entire race.

Old Wang was now quite calm.

He had sold the potions, and he knew the quality of what he had made. As long as they used them, they would come back begging for more. Then there would be a second batch, a third, a fourth, even a hundredth!

He needed to earn money quickly to complete his teleportation array and return to Earth to be with his beloved. Why waste time on that wicked witch and this ridiculous honor?

There were ways to make money, but the problem lay in the success rate of potion brewing!

A ten percent success rate was too low, leading to increased costs. Selling them at high prices could mitigate this, but the time and effort required were unavoidable.

Brewing an Eagle Eye potion took at least twenty minutes to determine success or failure. If only one out of ten attempts succeeded, it meant spending over three hours for one potion. Even if he brewed for twelve hours a day, he would only produce four potions, barely netting five thousand after costs.

But to set up the Grand Teleportation Array, he needed tens or even hundreds of thousands of Liros. This earning rate was far too slow unless he improved his brewing success rate.

The best solution was to enhance the compatibility between his soul and body. Old Wang knew some methods, but if he fully merged, could he still return?

This paradox left him conflicted. Moreover, enhancing soul-body compatibility was no simple task, likely requiring efforts and costs comparable to setting up the Grand Teleportation Array, possibly even higher.

Perhaps he should look for inspiration in the library. There might be simpler solutions.

Old Wang spent another week in the library, which suited him well since Li Sitan was always accommodating. He was probably the most popular person at Rose Academy for Old Wang.

On the first day of his library visit,

a bright red notice appeared on the academy bulletin board. It detailed the team formation elimination system: All combat students who have been in the Holy Sanctuary for less than four years, whether formal or provisional, must form teams within a week. Teams can span different departments, with five to seven members. Once formed, the teams must be reported to the administration and cannot be changed. Failure to report will result in automatic expulsion.

This team formation aimed to "fairly and justly" select the teams for this year's Hero Tournament, breaking the previous "official selection" system.

Rose Holy Sanctuary, where your talents truly shine!

Of course, teams failing to meet overall performance standards will be expelled!

The news sent the entire academy into a frenzy. Many students were energized, focusing solely on the Hero Tournament and ignoring the potential eliminations.

Karida's expansion policy indeed brought vitality to Rose Holy Sanctuary, but it also led to an influx of students like Wang Feng, creating a mixed bag. Many were waiting to see Karida's downfall, as it was easier to invite trouble than to solve it.

Typical elimination systems would cause significant backlash, but the Hero Tournament offered a huge incentive.

The League of Blades holds the Hero Tournament annually, serving as a platform to maintain combat readiness and influence during peacetime.

The champion team receives a coveted reward: one member is named "Hero," gaining privileges across the League, such as free meals and unrestricted access to palaces. Other team members become "Reserve Heroes," receiving special resources and treatment.

Even non-champions with outstanding performances gain widespread media coverage in the main newspapers, achieving overnight fame.

For the gifted and those with backgrounds, this saves at least a decade of effort. For commoners, it's a life-changing opportunity.

This is the greatest honor and stage for warriors in the League, but typically, the elite are directly selected by the sanctuaries. This was the first time someone like Karida used it as bait.

Rose Holy Sanctuary had only three team slots.

Of course, no matter how enticing the rewards, many deemed them unreachable. What mattered was the brutal elimination system.

With the Hero Tournament as a major draw, who would notice the true intentions of the beautiful Chancellor Karida?