228 Grading

Upon hearing the name "Zilean," a look of reminiscence flashed across Ryze's face. After a moment of silence, Ryze said:

"That's all in the past..."

Thinking it over, Ryze said, "It's true that Kalista found the way to the Fuguang Island through Zilean's travel notes, but Zilean was an Icathia... You should know better than me what happened to Icathia after you just fought off the Void."

Upon hearing Ryze's words, Qiyana nodded and said:

"Yes, Kieran is an exceptionally skilled elemental master in Icathia. Although the elemental schools of thought in Icathia differ from the Primordial Axioms, the underlying principles are similar. The experiences of the wandering scholar Kieran in Ixtal are clearly documented in history."

After a pause, Qiyana looked at Yuan Chen some curiosity, seemingly anticipating his response:

"And Zilean's last known destination, according to the records, was back in Icathia... A few months later, the infamous Icathian Rebellion broke out."

During Jax's time, the Yixialian mostly referred to the Icathian Rebellion as the Icathia independence. However, in reality, such failed wars were often simply called rebellions... Only successful ones could be called independence in posterity.

Especially Ixialia was already closer to Shurima.

Yuan Chen nodded in agreement, then said, "Zilean did indeed return to Icathia on the eve of the Ixialia Rebellion, but Zilean is a special case. As a wandering scholar, Zilean is well aware of Shurima's power and that the Icathia rebellion was simply a futile effort."

After a moment's thought, Yuan Chen continued, "We'll skip the details for now, but the final result was that Zilean and Icathia were swallowed by the Void together. However, this also involves the field of magic that Zilean has been researching."

"Time."

"Time?!"

Upon hearing Yuan Chen's words, Ryze and Qiyana stared wide-eyed in disbelief. Ryze was somewhat better off; although surprised, Ryze had endured far too many hardships in the past.

Even after hearing a hint of time magic, he didn't show much shock. Instead, Qiyana, standing beside him, said incredulously:

"Does time magic really exist? Isn't it just a legend? No... that's not right."

As she was speaking, Qiyana paused slightly, as if remembering something. She then looked at Yuan Chen, recalling the knowledge he had shared with her, Qiyana said thoughtfully:

"So... at the moment the Void erupted, Zilean may have awakened an epic... or even a mythical class?"

"Hmm... it should be Mythic level."

Yuan Chen shrugged, a thoughtful look on his face, and said, "Epic Class are powerful, but based on my observations, in most cases, they at most wield extraordinary power, but are far from being able to influence external things."

"But Zilean... to protect Icathia, the instant he awakened his time magic, he froze the clock tower he was in, making it forever stay at the moment the Void erupted."

Similarly, it also sheltered many Icathia refugees who were still alive. But like the clock tower, these refugees were also caught in the moment of Icathia's destruction.

"This kind of large-scale time sealing is beyond the capabilities of a simple Epic Class... Even if it's not Legendary Profession, it far surpasses ordinary epic-level skills."

Upon hearing this, Qiyana nodded thoughtfully, then said decisively, "Time magic... I never thought that such a legendary magic actually existed."

"It's a pity that it's an extraordinary profession, and I'm afraid it can't be mastered through systematic learning."

Hearing Yuan Chen and Qiyana's conversation, Ryze raised an eyebrow. Then, a hint of confusion appeared on his blue face, and he asked directly:

"What are you talking about? What epic mythology... and what are these extraordinary professions?"

Yuan Chen was not surprised by this.

The grading system, such as Excellent, Epic, and Mythical, is a summary compiled by Yuan Chen based on the Scout Skill panel.

This hierarchical system, apart from Ixialia, has only been circulating in a small circle in Ionia so far... Although Yuan Chen has stayed in Ionia for a longer period of time, the conservatism of Ionia is unimaginable to ordinary people.

In particular, Yuan Chen's systematic evaluation and grading of certain things is considered an infringement by some sects.

Or to put it more bluntly... they instinctively reject all new things and adhere to pure "tradition".

They deserved to be destroyed by Noxus.

Thinking it over, Yuan Chen didn't hide anything and simply explained the difference between ordinary professionals and extraordinary professionals.

Upon hearing Yuan Chen's explanation, Ryze initially seemed a little confused, but soon a look of understanding appeared on Ryze face, and he said thoughtfully:

"While this may not seem like a significant matter, upon closer examination, your system of classifying professions and items is far more reasonable... If this could be disseminated, it might further enhance the overall power of Runeterra."

"Yes, that's part of the plan."

Yuan Chen nodded and said:

"Many crises Runeterra in the future, and World Rune is just one of them. Among these many crises that I am aware of, no one, no nation, can remain unaffected. Therefore, I believe that a universally recognized and universally applicable hierarchical system would help Runeterra quickly consolidate its strength and prepare its military when facing these enormous crises."

"And Ixialia has already copied the relevant information into the apprentice's handbook. Since you're planning to travel the world, why not help us spread the word?"

As he spoke, Yuan Chen took out a small booklet from his spatial pouch and handed it to Ryze. There were no unspeakable secrets in it; it was just some basic stuff from the Scout Skill panel.

For example, the level classification, the differences between ordinary and extraordinary professions, and what each quality of equipment corresponds to, and so on...

In fact, Yuan Chen initially planned to also copy and spread the existence of "special traits". However, considering that people nowadays have difficulty mastering the methods and spells to identify special traits, which may lead to misunderstandings, it has been put on hold for the time being.

Meanwhile, Ryze took the booklet from Yuan Chen, then looked at Qiyana with a complicated expression and said:

"I'm willing to put the matter of the World Rune aside for now... I will go and find Zilean, and if what you say is true, I will come to visit you again."

I've been busy moving these past few days, so updates might be a little late.