Versatile Mage: I Awakened Nine Stars

Chapter 391 A Better Solution
The Palace Magic Association.

The vermilion walls rise abruptly, their battlements like teeth, biting at the sky above Kyoto, dividing the azure expanse into a neat and solemn division.

Thousands of glazed tiles shimmered with a golden luster under the blazing sun, while the mythical beasts on the roof ridge stood silently facing each other.

The massive platform, the majestic white marble railings, and the golden dragon pillars that can only be seen by looking up—they are silent, yet every brick and stone speaks of power.

As they walked through the area, Tang Yue and Ding Yumin, who had initially been delighted, became increasingly uneasy.

Before even meeting the legendary Speaker Shao Zheng, they already realized that this old man was probably not the kind-faced old man Xu Shen had described.

In the living room, Shao Zheng sat wearily on the sofa with his eyes closed.

Behind him, a seasoned healing mage meticulously massaged his temples.

Shao Zheng has been very tired lately.

He was particularly annoyed by the Mu family's increasingly demanding behavior.

Balancing the forces of all sides while also completing the 20,000-kilometer coastline strategy was exhausting even for someone as capable as him.

However, even at this critical moment, someone still managed to upset him.

Shao Zheng sighed, recalling the young and handsome boy he first met at Mingzhu Academy.

His ability to judge people has always been quite good; that kid shouldn't have been so tactless.

But reality is so absurd; in order to show off his two girlfriends, he actually had to sacrifice one of his favors.

A gentleman's promise is as good as his bond.

Since he had agreed, he would have to meet the dog even if it came.

Ten minutes is a rare moment of leisure and rest.

"Speaker, the person has been brought here."

"Let them in."

Shao Zheng waved his hand, dismissing the healing mage, then rubbed his face and put on a kind and gentle smile.

After passing through multiple security checks, Tang Yue and Ding Yumin, filled with trepidation, finally entered the reception room.

Beneath the enormous painting of the welcoming pine tree, an old man stood up, looking at the two of them with a kind expression.

Tang Yue felt much more at ease instantly.

Xu Shen was right.

The old man was indeed kind and gentle.

"I don't know if you young people like to drink tea, this is all we have here."

Shao Zheng gestured for the two to sit on the sofa opposite him.

“Speaker Shao Zheng, Xu Shen said your time is precious, so I’ll get straight to the point,” Ding Yumin said without sitting down. Instead, she took a few steps closer, took out a report, and said, “Please take a look at this first.”

Shao Zheng did not think so.

Xu Shen mentioned this magic circle during the phone call.

But what kind of formation can completely reverse the power dynamics between humans and demons?

It's simply whimsical.

Young people these days are so boisterous and impulsive; they lack the steadfastness and composure of their generation.

However, since we've already met the person, and it's just a report, we can just take a look; it won't take more than a few minutes.

Shao Zheng sighed inwardly, then smiled and accepted the document.

Ding Yumin knew that Shao Zheng's time was precious, so she didn't write many words, only a few pages and a half.

She stood beside the old man, and whenever he had a question, she would chime in to explain.

So this meeting, which was originally planned to last only 10 minutes, continued for half an hour, an hour, two hours...

The secretary's constant comings and goings have already delayed several work plans.

It wasn't until lunchtime that Shao Zheng, looking grave, instructed his secretary to bring the food to the reception room.

The secretary hesitated to speak.

Speaker Shao Zhengda's time is always measured in seconds, and in the past, it was always accurate to the minute.

But today, those two little girls… “Right, go find a few array masters and come over as soon as possible.”

Shao Zheng didn't even look up, and directed another secretary to go out and call someone.

Before long, a large group of elderly men and women poured into the reception room.

On the way, their secretary had already told them about the general situation of the reception room.

These people were all masters in the field of magic arrays, so naturally they didn't believe that such a heaven-defying array could exist.

They originally intended to teach this arrogant young girl a lesson.

However, Ding Yumin did not intend to waste her breath.

She took out a formation plate.

The core of this array is just the Star Sea Celestial Vein, and the demonic essences used are only at the commander level, so its effect is naturally much worse than the Nazca Lines.

Therefore, the strongest demons summoned are no more than warrior-level.

But even that was enough to shut up a group of skeptical old scholars.

Immediately afterwards, Ding Yumin pulled out the theoretical framework for the entire formation construction.

The group of old scholars were skeptical, but after taking the thick document, they became more and more excited as they read it, as if they had found a treasure.

Some quick-witted people had already gathered around the two girls, offering them words of comfort and concern.

Magic circles are extremely important in all branches of magic, but there is never a place for fools in this field.

Therefore, those who can make achievements in the field of magic circles are just as rare as forbidden spellcasters.

Even if it's just Ding Yumin alone who can carry on the legacy of these silver-haired and white-bearded elders, they would be satisfied.

Shao Zheng was very patient and did not disturb the elderly people who were engrossed in their studies. He stood aside and quietly watched them, sometimes frowning in thought, sometimes suddenly realizing something.

After a long while, one of the array masters suddenly stood up, laughing heartily with ecstatic joy.

Shao Zheng asked expectantly, "Old Li, have you figured it out?"

"It's see-through!"

Master of formations Li Kai clapped his hands and laughed: "An absolutely genius formation design. It's no exaggeration to say that in the field of magic formations, this kind of imaginative thinking alone is enough for our various academies to add a few more papers to their papers."

"A formation, is that feasible?"

Shao Zheng's tone was solemn, and his hand holding the report was trembling slightly, as if it weighed a ton.

"It's feasible, absolutely feasible."

Li Kai nodded, his voice firm and resolute.

"Xiao Ding, do you think there's another girl from Argentina who knows about this formation?"

"Yes, her family situation is special, and the Argentine authorities will most likely know about it."

After a moment of contemplation, Shao Zheng said, "Help me make an appointment with the Speaker of the Argentine Parliament, the sooner the better."

The secretary, who was already standing beside him, agreed to leave.

"Esteemed masters of formations, to borrow a phrase from a young friend, from this day forward, the roles of offense and defense will be reversed!"

Shao Zheng seemed to be infected by the old men's laughter, and he also burst into laughter, a rare display of his composure.

"Masters, I'm hosting a banquet at the Kyoto Hotel tonight. Everyone, please come!" Shao Zheng said excitedly, grabbing Ding Yumin and Tang Yue. "And you two are great contributors. I don't know how to thank you enough. That kid Xu Shen really gave me a huge surprise."

The clinking of glasses and the exchange of toasts are not mentioned.

The next day.

Shao Zheng convened a meeting and announced that the 20,000-mile coastline strategy would be temporarily shelved.

Instantly, the assembly erupted in uproar.

To put it bluntly, it means that the project was abandoned halfway through.

Are we just going to give up on the barriers that have already taken shape after spending countless resources and money?

In an instant, some were happy while others were sad.

Shao Zheng looked around, taking in everyone's expressions, and waited until everyone had processed their emotions before saying, "The reason we gave up is because there is a better solution."

(End of this chapter)