Responsibility

Generally speaking, if someone possesses a rare treasure, it will inevitably attract the covetous eyes of some people.

However, similarly, if a person possesses multiple rare treasures, then in such a situation, any rational person would be able to sense that something is amiss.

It's certainly dangerous for a novice to carry gold across the street, but if the gold reaches a certain amount, even the bravest person would have to consider their own capabilities.

Before them, just looking at these numerous extraordinary treasures that had transformed into something that exuded pressure emanating from the level of life itself, even those who knew about Yuan Chen's identity as a "prophet" couldn't help but feel a sense of dread from the unknown.

One treasure can be attributed to luck, two protections can be attributed to good luck.

But with so many piled together, no one could remain calm. Almost subconsciously, similar thoughts flashed through everyone's minds.

It's not uniform, but rather contains a large number of similar words.

Luck, destiny, fate.

"May I ask where you obtained these treasures...?"

Beside him, with a hint of amazement in his aged eyes, Sem Therm tugged at his beard, using the slight sting to remind himself to maintain his composure, but still couldn't help but ask:

"Please understand, but such a precious treasure appearing in this way... I simply cannot suppress my thoughts and curiosity."

Upon hearing Sem Therm's words, the other masters, as if finding a way out, nodded in agreement.

Even King Yuen was not immune to this custom.

Yuan Chen was not surprised by this.

Based on Yuan Chen's understanding from that period, the reason why Sem was called a "sage" rather than a "master" was not only because of his age, but also because he single-handedly promoted the theoretical progress of the Yuan Chu Axiom 150 years ago.

For example, Lupe was able to become Yuentar because he perfected the Earth Axiom based on the theory of the Sage of Sem's withdrawal.

This is also the key reason why scholars reacted so strongly when the Spirit Theory was able to achieve compatibility with the circular arc kilometer.

Throughout his academic career, Sem Therm also mentored many other Sages of Yuentar.

Of the more than sixty Yuentar present, at least twenty had been students of Sem.

If this spreads throughout the entire country of Ixialia, the number might increase to more than thirty.

And there were many more students who did not become Yuentar, but instead taught in the towers of Yishuaoken and many other counties.

The phrase "his students are all over the world" perfectly describes this old man.

Faced with Sem Serm's question, Yuan Chen did not mince words, but answered directly:

"I gained all of this after setting foot on the Ixialia."

Upon hearing Yuan Chen's words, Sem was taken aback, and then subconsciously exchanged a glance with King Yuen, their eyes revealing an indescribable solemnity.

Yuan Chen did not stop his speech, but continued:

"I consider the day I set foot on the Yuentar to be the day the gears of fate officially began to turn... I was once the youngest and most revered Dancer Master in Ionia."

"I was once proud of this, but I gradually realized that I couldn't do anything... Ionia's uniqueness destined people to tolerate different theories, but it also destined them to be stubborn."

"They won't argue vehemently; instead, they'll silently accept your theory after hearing it, and then ignore it."

As he spoke, a hint of emotion flickered in Yuan Chen's eyes:

"This has led to a constant stream of new ideas in Ionia, and also caused radical, unconventional ideas to be abandoned the moment others feel uncomfortable... Not everyone can see further."

"Then, I came here."

Yuan Chen's eyelids drooped:

"Here, I've encountered many... especially now, I'm increasingly certain that, at necessary moments, we must use more drastic measures to accelerate the process of people perfecting their understanding."

Exhaling, Yuan Chen shook his head, not wanting to waste any more time dwelling on his changing thoughts. After a moment of silence, he quietly said:

"The Azure Starfire of the Azure Guardian Dragon comes from Mordas. It was with the help of the Azure Starfire that we killed the dragon and gained the opportunity to stand here with dignity."

"The Uroa's Elixir Ne'Zuk's Darkin Crystal were spoils we obtained on our journey to Piltover."

"Styraatu's sanity was awakened in Zaun, the lower city of Piltover."

"Kah'Mu's Dragon Heart Blood is compensation from the Demon Agent me when I was shipwrecked, and who, through a series of coincidences, tamed the demon."

"I don't think this is a coincidence."

Yuan Chen looked around:

"I think it's a responsibility... or perhaps a destiny."

"I often ask myself, why do I think this way? Why do I think, live, and act in such a stressful way?"

"I don't know what the real answer to this question is, because everyone is different. But for now, my answer is quite simple... that is, in the face of such a disaster, I don't believe I can remain unscathed."

Taking a deep breath, Yuan Chen said:

"Use these materials as much as you can if you find them useful. I obtained them after setting foot on the Ixialia."

"And now, Ixialia has suffered such a calamity because of me, and I must stand up, without hesitation, and without shirking my responsibility."

Upon hearing this, Sem nodded with emotion, looked at the people around him, and said calmly:

"Master Yuan Chen is willing to share this calamity with Ixialia for the sake of 'responsibility,' and is willing to give everything he has. I think that as true Yixialian, we should not let scholars, masters, and distinguished guests who have come from afar say the words 'it is our duty' before us."

Upon hearing Sem Therm's words, the masters around him, who had previously harbored resentment towards Yuan Chen's many actions, fell silent.

Undeniably, Yuan Chen's actions in promoting the founding of Ixialia led to the invasion of the Void.

But just as Yuan Chen said, the devastation emanating from the Void was only a matter of time...

Faced with those ever-approaching crises, Ixialia could not possibly remain unscathed.

Yuan Chen has already expressed his stance and has taken out all his savings to prove his determination...

Even those masters who were more conservative and opposed to the founding of the nation could not deny that Yuan Chen was not doing this for personal gain...

He could have chosen to leave, disregarding the tragedy that Ixialia.