310: Chapter 310 Plan

"Strange..." Zhang Huaiyuan stared intently at the different experimental results.

The biggest difference in the variables between the two lay in the core algorithms.

In previous experiments, he had borrowed from the higher-level algorithmic code structures he learned from Scholar Musar.

Yet for the final attempt, he still used the "Miracle" algorithm as the core.

"That's right... most of it is a superior replacement... except for these few segments..."

Zhang Huaiyuan re-examined the algorithm he had created earlier.

It had been constructed based on his own extraordinary abilities, incorporating "Creatology" and other disciplines.

Its knowledge rule level was less than four, meaning it was between 35 and 40.

"This seems to be something I wrote down naturally when a flash of inspiration struck; I never paid it much attention before. Now, looking at it, it's actually so... perfect. Yes, perfect!"

The astonishment and intoxication in Zhang Huaiyuan's eyes grew stronger.

He discovered that even with his current level of knowledge, that small portion of the algorithmic structure possessed a perfection that could not be improved upon.

"However, it doesn't seem complete... That's right, it must be because the Creatology at the time was only based on the Initial World, so its upper limit was just that. If the progress of the 'Miracle' studies based on this foundation increases, perhaps I can continue to perfect this perfect algorithm..."

Zhang Huaiyuan pondered for a moment and stopped his experiment.

He had already consolidated sixty or seventy percent of the knowledge he learned from Scholar Musar; the rest would need to be mastered through long-term application.

It was time to find other Scholars to learn from.

"Mark the locations of other Scholars for me." Thinking of this, he once again instructed the intelligent lifeform of this world.

"As you wish."

The next moment, a scene similar to the previous one appeared before his eyes.

Some Scholars were conducting research just like Musar.

Others seemed to have made some progress and were gathered together in intense discussion.

"Teleport me near that Scholar." Zhang Huaiyuan chose a Scholar who was conducting research.

The Scholar was deconstructing a problem regarding the stable evolution of intelligent lifeforms, which was exactly what he needed at the moment.

"Beginning teleportation."

...

Just as Zhang Huaiyuan was fully immersed in his studies, a considerable stir arose on Time Island, where the Association was located.

"Why are so many materials missing from the Heaven-tier Pavilion of the Treasure Vault?"

Inside a heavily guarded small world, a Tower Master scanned the shelves, which were at least one-tenth empty, his face gloomy and his expression furious.

He was the Tower Master of the Tower of Life.

His main research direction was medical evolution.

Because the settlement of the Ascension Battlefield was imminent, he had dispatched an avatar, intending to retrieve some precious materials to develop some rewards.

He hadn't expected that so many things would be stolen from one of the most heavily guarded places on Time Island!

"Treasure Vault, come!" He tapped the communication device a few times with an expressionless face.

Moments later, beams of light descended from the sky; they were the Tower Masters of the various Towers of Knowledge.

"Life, why have you called us all here?"

"See for yourselves." The Life Tower Master gestured forward.

"Hm?"

"Who among you has withdrawn materials from the Heaven-tier Pavilion?"

The landed figures looked at each other and shook their heads.

"Withdrawal of materials from the Heaven-tier Pavilion requires triple authentication and the permission of at least one Tower Master... If none of you did it..."

The expressions of all the Tower Masters darkened.

The Association's precious materials had vanished from the Treasure Vault on Time Island; the implications hidden behind this were a hundred times more serious than the loss of the materials themselves.

"Query withdrawal records." Kraft, the Tower Master of the Virtual Tower, waved his hand through the void, and rows of records appeared.

"Senior Scholar of the Tower of Power withdrew 3 tons of mixed dragon blood..."

"Senior Scholar of the Tower of Melody withdrew 2 kilograms of Glazed Sand..."

"..."

Dense withdrawal records flashed by; Zhang Huaiyuan's application was among them, but it was just glanced over and ignored, as they were all normal applications.

"These are not expenditures through normal channels." Kraft waved his hand, dispersing the virtual images, and said indifferently:

"If it wasn't one of us stealing from within, then someone invaded Time Island right under our noses, then casually entered the Treasure Vault and took a portion of the materials."

"That's impossible." A Tower Master frowned and said:

"There are 137 Towers of Knowledge stationed here; it's impossible for anyone to do this."

"That's right, even top experts from the Elf Race or the Insect Race couldn't invade Time Island without a sound."

"Not necessarily..." Kraft scanned the circle and interrupted:

"Do you all still remember the matter regarding my disciple?"

"You mean that little guy, Zhang Huaiyuan?" Several Tower Masters were clearly aware of this talented student and spoke up:

"You mean... that assassination?"

"That's right." A cold glint flashed in Kraft's eyes, and he said coldly:

"During that assassination, mere sixth-tier ants were able to combine into such a powerful killing move, and even incite a Scholar who had been a long-time member of the Virtual Tower to betray us. I said it before: there is an invisible threat lurking in the shadows."

"But apart from the Myriad Things Tower Master and the Tower Master of the Tower of Time, none of you took it to heart."

"Have your long lives rotted you all? Since when did this holy land of truth-seeking become a cesspool where personal interests take priority?"

These unceremonious words landed.

These Tower Masters, who stood at the pinnacle of All Heavens and Myriad Realms, were momentarily speechless.

It was true; regarding the Zhang Huaiyuan incident, because it didn't belong to their respective interest groups, they hadn't paid much attention to dealing with the investigation.

"You are right, Kraft." After a moment of silence, a Tower Master spoke slowly.

"The days of peace and being high above have lasted too long, so long that even we, the seekers who once swore to pursue truth, have become corrupted."

"Regardless, the Association's majesty cannot be violated, and the holy land of truth cannot be tarnished. My Tower of Power will mobilize all its strength to thoroughly investigate this matter and must root out those rats hiding in the shadows."

"My Tower of Life as well."

"Seconded."

"Agreed."

Those who could obtain the recognition of the Tower of Knowledge were naturally not fools.

There was no need to say much; the previous disconnection of the Virtual Tower, and now the theft from the Treasure Vault—combining these two events was enough to make them truly take it seriously.

"But the problem is, where should we start investigating? Every inch of land and every slice of spacetime on Sword Emperor Mountain has already been turned over, and we cannot conduct cross-spacetime screenings on the many esteemed Scholars within the Association like that." A Tower Master shook his head.

"I have an idea." At this moment, the Tower Master of the Tower of Potions looked at Kraft and the Myriad Things Tower Master, saying with some hesitation:

"These people have been dormant for so long, yet they exposed themselves for your two disciples; perhaps we can utilize this point..."

"No!" Kraft and the Myriad Things Tower Master scolded simultaneously:

"Lorcus! You..."

"Both of you, please calm down." The Tower Master of the Tower of Potions smiled bitterly:

"I am, after all, a Tower Master; how could I let a junior go to their death?"

"Then what do you mean?"

"I have an idea..." Lorcus's expression stirred as he conveyed the plan to everyone.

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