I ascend to the throne of God with arcane magic.

Chapter 770 Do you want to learn astral magic?
Talindra's Garden Cottage
Li Si looked at Talindra and couldn't help but point to himself.

To establish a completely new school of thought?

Let me?

Third Speaker, you really have no manners!

Li Si understood perfectly what Talindra meant.

Due to the unique nature of mage professionals, the power structure of the Pan-Continental Mage Association differs greatly from that of ordinary extraordinary forces.

Or rather, within the Pan-Continental Mage Association alone, there are over a hundred different factions.

These factions within the association represent different schools of magecraft.

The Pancontinental Mage Association does not only allow mage professionals to join, but powerful mages still hold a dominant position.

The biggest difference between mages and other extraordinary professions is that mages possess an incredibly comprehensive range of abilities.

The types of spells alone are divided into eight categories: protection, spellcasting, sculpting, prophecy, bewitchment, illusion, necromancy, and transmutation.

Within each type of spell, there are many directions for development.

For example, the most basic type of Evocation spells is categorized into fire, water, wind, and earth spells based on the type of magical element they use.

The sheer variety of spells available to mages makes them powerful and versatile, but it also presents new challenges.

That is, each mage's energy is limited.

Except in very rare cases, it is impossible for a normal mage to master all types of spells.

Bit off more than you can chew!
Before reaching a certain level of strength, most mages will choose one or two main spells to practice based on their talents and affinity for different spells, and then combine them with other types of spells for combat and exploration.

Therefore, it was natural that different paths of development were taken for the monks.

Mages skilled in the same type of spells automatically gather together to exchange ideas, learn from each other, and make progress, while also uniting to strive for common interests.

This is the precursor to many schools of thought.
Just like the magical empire of the past, the Pancontinental Mage Association's internal forces are divided according to these schools of thought.

Li Si had some understanding of the Pan-Continental Buddhist Association.

Among the more than one hundred schools of thought within the Pan-Continental Mage Association, the three most powerful are the Tower of Ashes, the Myriad Forms Secret Assembly, and the Cocoon of Lies.

These three schools of thought are also the top schools within the association, and they wield considerable power within the association.

In addition, there are more than a dozen other schools of thought, such as the Star Ring School, to which Aurelion Starshine, the Star Observer, belongs.

Next, there are the second-rate and third-rate schools of thought, which also constitute the largest number of schools.

The strength of different schools of thought is mainly determined by the number of legendary mages within each school.

For example, there have been ten legendary mages who have joined the three top schools of thought.

A first-rate school like the Ring of Stars has multiple legendary mages.

The second-rate school of thought, on the other hand, has only one legendary mage.

The lesser schools of thought, however, have no legendary mages.

The reason for this division, rather than based on the strength of the legendary mages, is that, on the surface, the highest authority of the Pan-Continental Mage Association is the Legendary Council.

Every legendary mage who joins the Pancontinental Mage Association automatically becomes a member of the Legendary Council.

The Legendary Council decides all decisions of the Pancontinental Mage Association, and each council member has one vote, except for the three chairmen.

The more legendary mages a school has, the greater its influence in the Legendary Council.

Of course, if we look at it this way, the number of legendary mages in the Pan-Continental Mage Association might even exceed one hundred.

In reality, it's not that exaggerated at all.

What sets the Pan-Continental Mage Association apart from other extraordinary forces is that it welcomes legendary mages from the Gaia world to join.

As long as a mage belongs to the lawful faction and is not a follower of evil gods or a believer in demons, the association does not care whether the mage who joins belongs to a faction.

For example, legendary mages of the Church of the Gods can also join the Pan-Continental Mage Association.

The main difference lies in the fact that resources within the Pan-Continental Mage Association are allocated based on the contributions of its members, and are not differentiated based on the member's status.

This was also a rule set by the First Speaker, Osiris Cronus, the Lord of Time's Mark.

Therefore, the number of legendary mages who only join the Pan-Continental Mage Association is not large.

Most legendary mages join the guild for their own reasons. Some want to acquire more advanced spell knowledge, some want to use the magic workshops in the floating city, and some even want to leverage the guild's power to gain benefits.

As long as the association's rules are followed, the Pan-Continental Mage Association does not impose any restrictions on this.

Most legendary mages leave the guild after achieving their goals.

Although the association has specially set up remote communication devices, most of the legendary mages who left are not very concerned about the decisions of the legendary council.

Their decision-making power will automatically belong to the school of thought to which they belong.

Therefore, it is evident that the Middle School faction within the Pan-Continental Buddhist Association possesses a unique influence.

For Li Si, establishing a new school of thought was not a difficult task.

However, it is clear that Taryndra wanted Ries to do more than just establish a school of thought.

Although he didn't know what Talindra was planning, Li Si seemed to sense trouble brewing.

He came to the Pan-Continental Mage Association for a "vacation," and it would be even better if he could trade for more extraordinary knowledge.

For Li Si, establishing a new school of thought was a thankless and arduous task.

"Lady Tarindra, may I ask why you did this?"

Li Si remained expressionless as he looked at the leisurely Talindra in front of him and asked in a deep voice.

As a disciple of the [Flame of Judgment], Li Si was well aware of the power of the Speaker in the Legendary Council.

Each speaker has the power to veto any decision made by the Legendary Council.

At the same time, the speaker also has the power to approve any decision, unless another speaker objects.

This is also the reason why Li Si hesitated when he heard that the Pan-Continental Mage Association was willing to make him the fourth speaker.

But in the end, he resisted the temptation.

He knew very well that everything comes at a price.

The three speakers had the power to bear the risks that might come from forcibly pushing through the decision, but it was clear that Li Si at the time did not have that confidence.

This signifies Tarindra's supreme power within the association as the Third Speaker.

First Speaker Osiris Cronus, the Lord of Time Scars, almost never appears in public.

Second Speaker Stephens Fran, the "Flame of Judgment," is trapped in a secret location.

Within the entire Pan-Continental Mage Association, it could be said that this Third Speaker, Tarindra, reigns supreme.

No one can stop her from doing whatever she wants.

If that's the case, why would she prepare to have Li Si establish a new school of thought from scratch in order to achieve a certain goal?

In response to Li Si's question, Talindra smiled, took a sip of her black tea, put down the cup, and said softly:

“I know what you’re thinking. Sure, I could ask the Legendary Council to do anything, but that wouldn’t achieve my goal.”

"For example, I can order those old fogies to take action and proactively deal with external threats, but that's not what they really want to do."

“There’s a huge difference between ordering them to do something and having them want to do it willingly.” “Under normal circumstances, I wouldn’t bother with them either, but now the association has to make changes.”

"For example, when the [Crystal of Phillips] descended, apart from a few mages who went to explore it out of personal choice, the association did not have any countermeasures."

"The association did not even react to the disputes between the Church of Gods and believers of evil gods."

"You should know that the association welcomes any mage to join, even necromancers who study necromancy, as long as they abide by the association's rules."

"But those chaotic mages who worship evil gods won't work."

"The pursuit of knowledge also requires the maintenance of order; this is the fundamental reason for the association's existence."

"In that case, the association is naturally on the opposite side of the believers of evil gods and the demons of the abyss."

"To think that it's none of my business at this point is incredibly foolish."

Tarindra shook her head, a sharp glint flashing in her light gray eyes.

"I need to make those who are complacent feel the crisis, so that they will take initiative."

"For example, a newly emerged, rapidly expanding school of thought that wants to gain more power within the association."

"Lady Tarindra~"

Upon hearing this, Li Si said with a somewhat helpless expression:

“I understand your feelings and your thoughts, but it seems you’ve chosen the wrong person.”

"Perhaps I have some advantages, but to achieve your goal, you at least need to make those three top schools of thought feel threatened."

"Perhaps I can establish a second-rate school of thought, or even strive to develop it into a first-rate school of thought, but it may be too difficult to make the top schools of thought feel threatened."

"Or how about the Ring of Stars?"

“I can offer some assistance to the Star Ring.”

Li Si looked at Talindra and said.

The Ring of Stars should be vaguely related to the Third Speaker in front of me.

Otherwise, Aurelion wouldn't have contacted him on Tarindra's behalf.

Li Si was not being modest when he said those words earlier.

It should be noted that those three top schools of thought have been passed down for countless years, and moreover, they contain so many legendary experts.

This is something that Li Si cannot accomplish in a short time.

Talindra looked at Li Si, her eyes crinkling with a smile, and said:

"Alright, Li Si, you don't need to feel that this is impossible."

"If that were the case, I wouldn't have told you."

"Since you've come to the Pan-Continental Mage Association, you must have the idea of ​​gaining more extraordinary knowledge from the association."

"The floating city you control will garner support from most schools of thought."

"Since your teacher is Stephens, the Tower of Ashes won't target you directly, so the pressure you face will be much less."

"Moreover, although I won't openly support you, I will still provide you with some assistance."

Talindra, seeing that Li Si seemed about to say something, waved her hand and said:

"Alright, I know this is a lot of trouble, and I guess you don't really want to do it."

"Don't worry, I won't let you suffer."

"As long as you help me with this, even if you fail, I will give you a star map of the area surrounding Gaia, as well as some of my related notes."

"You should understand the value of this knowledge."

Upon hearing this, Li Si remained silent for a moment.

The Third Speaker's astral map and notes are pretty appealing!

It's important to know that the Third Chancellor, Tarindra the Astral Weaver, is most skilled in astral magic. The fantastical and dangerous astral realm is like her own backyard.

The astral map and notes she provided were far beyond what a typical legendary mage could offer.

Li Si was even certain that most gods were not as adept at exploring the astral plane as this [Astral Weaver].

While Professor Stephens also enjoys wandering in the astral plane, he primarily uses spatial magic to travel to smaller worlds and other dimensions.

My understanding of the astral plane is actually not as strong as Taryndra's.

Although Li Si has no intention of leaving the Gaia main world in the short term, this is only a temporary matter.

The secrets and treasures contained within the astral plane hold even greater significance for legendary mages.

For many, Tarindra's astral map and notes are no less valuable than a holy artifact or even a demigod artifact.

Li Si was somewhat tempted, but while he was still hesitating, he heard Talindra say:

"And I heard from Stephens that you seem to be able to learn any spell, even skills from other professions."

"Want to learn astral magic?"

"Agree and I'll teach you!"

Astral magic?

Li Si became even more interested.

Tarindra's ability to become the Third Chancellor was not only due to her own strength, but also largely due to the unique nature of her astral magic.

Astral magic originated very early, dating back to the early days of the magical empire.

However, at that time, astral magic could only be described as astral travel magic, which helped mages explore the astral plane.

It's somewhat similar to flying, but there's nothing particularly special about it.

Li Si also mastered several similar spells.

Since then, astral magic has developed relatively slowly. Although some spells with other functions have emerged, they are not well-known among the many types of spells.

The arrival of the Third Chancellor, Tarindra the Astral Weaver, changed that.

In her hands, astral magic had become an extremely complete and powerful type of magic.

In her previous life, Tarindra's only act in the Gaia main world was a terrifying forbidden spell that seemed to tear the entire sky apart, causing countless stars to fall from the distant astral plane and completely destroying an entire demon army.

This power is far greater than the [Meteor Explosion] that Li Si once used.

However, Tarindra mostly uses her powers in the Astral Plane, and players don't know much about Astral spells.

But the power of astral magic is obvious!

Li Si once sought astral magic for a specific reason, but he did not achieve his goal.

"no problem!"

Li Si readily nodded in agreement.

No hesitation!

(End of this chapter)