Chapter 1088
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Zhao Hai’s condensation of magic formations was getting faster and faster . At this point, he could already condense ten formations at once . But compared to the total amount of known magic formations in the Machine Field, his speed was still far from enough .
However, Zhao Hai wasn’t worried as he continued to condense ten magic formations at the same time . Each batch needed ten minutes to be finished . He could now condense at least 50 formations every hour . Such speed has never been seen before and might never be seen again .
Moreover, Zhao Hai’s condensed magic formations weren’t as simple as that . Every magic formation that Zhao Hai condensed has been recorded by the Space . Then Cai’er would take these formations and run them under the scanner . This way, the Space could come up with the most appropriate combinations .
In the Machine Field, the level of a Mage depended on the number of magic formations they could layer on top of another . The overall division came in ten levels . The levels were divided as so: 1st level Mages were those who could layer less than 5 formations . 2nd level Mages could layer 5 to 10 formations . 3rd level Mages would be 10 to 50 formations . 4th level Mages needed 50 to 100 . 5th level, 100 to 500 . 6th level is 500 to 1000 . 7th level is 1000 to 3000 . 8th level ranges from 3000 to 5000 . 9th level, 5000 to 10,000 . And then 10th level was over 10,000 layered formations .
Nobody knew for how long the Machine Field has existed, but Magic Theory had existed for at least tens of thousands of years . But until now, the highest level Mage could only reach the 9th level . There has never been a 10th level Mage .
The most powerful 9th level Mage could only layer 9,999 magic formations . Achieving 10,000 layered formations seem to be impossible .
It can be said that layered formations were the symbol of strength in the Machine Field . Moreover, with the number of magic formations present in the Machine Field, layering them together was an almost impossible feat .
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In fact, in the current Machine Field, it was speculated that even the most senior mage couldn’t layer 3000 magic formations together . This meant that currently, nobody had reached 8th level . The most powerful mage of this generation was at the 7th level .
Layering 3000 magic formations together needed a massive amount of time to accomplish . Also, in the middle of battle, where would one find time to spend in order to arrange such a huge formation? It was practically impossible . But if you only use a few layers of formations, they would be too weak to fight against other experts .
In the World of Cultivation, the cultivation speed of every realm was almost the same at the early stages . In the Machine Field, Mages that can layer five formations could resist against a forged body expert . If you follow the Divine Realm’s metric, then forged body experts were equivalent to 9th rank or Demigod-rank experts .
As for Mages that can layer 10 formations together, they would be equal to qi condensation experts, God-ranks to Peak God-ranks . Cultivating to this stage generally wouldn’t take a long time .
Wanting to layer 10 to 50 formations wasn’t that difficult either . As long as one can layer 30 magic formations, then this meant that they had already reached foundation establishment . Most Mages would be stuck at this level .
There were a lot of Mages that would never go beyond 3rd level . But for the Cultivators, foundation establishment was just the beginning of their path of Cultivation .
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It can be said that only one in a hundred Cultivators could reach foundation establishment, for Mages, this ratio drops down to one in ten thousand . In this case, Mages would find it hard to go against Cultivators .
The power divide between Warriors in the Machine Field was also the same as the Mages . However, the Warriors didn’t base their levels on how much magic formations they can layer on top of another . Instead, they base their strength on how far their sword qi could reach .
Their division of level was also very simple, it was just like the Mages but the numerical values were multiplied by 100 . For example . 1st level Warriors could release their sword qi for less than 500 meters . 2nd level Warriors is 500 meters to 1 kilometer, and so on . The highest level Warrior could release his sword qi as far as 1 million meters . Naturally, this level only existed in legends .
One needed to note that the term ‘sword qi’ was only a generalization . This didn’t mean that it was energy released using a sword . There were Warriors in the Machine Field that use weapons that were not swords . As long as they can launch their energy to a certain extent, they would be similarly ranked .
Because of this system, Mages and Warriors of the Machine Field found it hard to go against experts from other realms . In the end, they could only rely on the might of battleships and magic mechs .
As for Zhao Hai, he was just concentrating on condensing magic formations in the meantime . He wasn’t planning to layer magic formations yet . He was planning to try it inside the Space and not in the academy .
Even if he was alone in a secluded part of the academy, Zhao Hai still thought that it wouldn’t be safe . Therefore, he could only do it inside the Space .
By afternoon, Zhao Hai managed to condense several hundred magic formations . After looking at the time, he stopped and went out of his room to head towards the cafeteria .
Seeing that Dins and the others were already in the cafeteria, Zhao Hai quickly called them over so that they could head to the shops . There was a small advantage to being in the academy . It didn’t matter if it was the shops or the cafeteria, all of them were open all the time . You can buy items and eat food whenever you want .
It didn’t take long before Zhao Hai and the others arrived outside the strange robot shop . Qi Yi was still busy inside the workshop and would be for a long time . When Zhao Hai arrived, he stopped working as he laughed and said, “A Hai, you’re here . As you can see, I’ve been busy with work . . ”
Zhao Hai smiles and said, “It’s alright . Let me introduce you . They are recent ascenders to the Machine Field . They’re just a little bit older than me . I’ll have to trouble you to modify their robots as well . We’ll be leaving their robots here for now . Just tell them when they can get them back . ”
Qi Yi laughed and said, “You guys really want me to work huh . Alright, rest assured, I will complete everything in time . ” Then after greeting Zhao Hai, he proceeded to greet the old men .
After the two sides exchanged their greetings, Zhao Hai brought everyone to the first floor restaurant . This time, the restaurant was chosen by Qi Yi . This restaurant was simply called Academy Restaurant . It wasn’t a large one nor did it look anything special .
Once they arrived at the restaurant, Zhao Hai turned his head towards Dins and the others as he said, “Everyone, there’s something I need to tell you . The Ascender Academy that we’re in is controlled by the Ashley Family’s Bone Symbol Camp . The people from the camp has already contacted me and hoped that I could join them after I graduate . I also told them that it would be great if everyone here can join . ”
Dins and the others stared . To be honest, they were completely unaware about this matter . Zhao Hai scanned them and then continued, “From what I understand, besides the Bone Symbol Camp, the other powers that recruit ascenders employ the survival of the fittest mindset . They would carry on brutal training in order to eliminate the weak . Those who stay behind are recruited while the others would be dead . The Bone Symbol Camp doesn’t do the same program . As long as you join the camp, they will make sure that you play to your own strength . At the same time, they would arrange jobs that is appropriate to your abilities . Qi Yi is someone from the Bone Symbol Camp . Since he is only interested in robots, the camp leader had him manage a robot shop in the academy . Everyone should be able to understand what I want to say . You aren’t like the young ascenders, so people from the Machine Field wouldn’t place great importance on your existence . If you join other camps, then you will certainly be treated as cannon fodder . Because of this, I’d like all of us to join the Bone Symbol Camp . Then later on, we can take care of each other . What do you think?”
Hearing Zhao Hai’s words, Dins and the others turned silent . They weren’t fools . Conversely, they had gained rich experience from the lower realms, so they knew how people acted . There were a lot of stronger people among the young ascenders, therefore they couldn’t help but believe Zhao Hai .
Additionally, they were aware that joining a camp together meant that they can protect each other more effectively . The old men looked at each other before they nodded . After that Barlett said, “Rest assured little Hai, we understand what you’re saying . Since you want us to join the Bone Symbol Camp, then everyone will follow you . ”
The others nodded, showing their agreement . Zhao Hai smiled and said, “It’s good that everyone agrees . Since Qi Yi is also from the Bone Symbol Camp, we will have to trouble him to modify your robot butlers . This is because there are monitoring devices inside each of your robots . Your every action and movement have fallen to the other people’s attention . We’ll have Qi Yi help use to remove these devices . After all, all of us are now part of the same family . ”
As soon as they heard Zhao Hai, the faces of Dins and the others changed . They turned to look at Qi Yi for affirmation . Qi Yi couldn’t hide his excitement . In the past, old Mages like them would join other camps to be cannon fodder instead of the Bone Symbol Camp . Because of this, the Bone Symbol Camp was lacking in numbers . Having this much people join at the same time naturally made him happy .
Looking at the old Mages’ expressions, Qi Yi immediately nodded and said, “Right, each of your robot butlers has monitoring devices inside them . And these devices don’t only send information to one or two people, but to multiple groups at once . These people would gauge you depending on your performance . If you can meet their standards, then they will contact you to invite you over to their camp . ”
Dins and the others’ faces were somewhat ugly . They didn’t expect their day-to-day life to be monitored . This was basically like throwing their undergarments out into the streets, nobody would be able to endure it .
Zhao Hai looked at their expressions and said, “I know that a lot of people will contact you when the time comes . And they might give you a lot of good benefits, but you should also know that your lives are your most important possession . Under such brutal training, you cannot guarantee your survival . Also, we are a minority group, even if you get promised good conditions, nobody can guarantee that they will follow through with their promise . Therefore, I hope that all of us can enter the same camp so that we can help each other . ”