Chapter 562: Chapter 562: International Shock, Reactions from All Sides
Three days later.
Lu Jun sat in front of the television, watching the Zhao Family’s press conference.
The Military Strategy Palace’s Ancient Capital–standard Star Dust Magic Tools were officially released, with unified international shipping.
The name was ordinary, but the significance was immense.
All mages across the Nine Provinces and internationally were paying close attention.
Foreign reactions aside, the domestic mainland was overjoyed.
In the past, Star Dust Magic Tools had been monopolized by Egypt, and mages often faced difficulties when purchasing or repairing them.
Now they could finally vent their frustration.
They didn’t even care about the price.
As long as it matched Egypt’s pricing, they would rather buy products made in the Nine Provinces.
"Damn it, the Nine Provinces finally broke the technological blockade. Even if the quality is a bit worse, I’m still going to buy one, consider it supporting domestic products."
"Exactly. And from what I saw at the Zhao Group’s press conference, the family head personally guaranteed it. The performance has indeed caught up with Egypt, so it shouldn’t be a loss."
"Have you heard? These are produced by the Military Strategy Palace, under that Lu Jun who killed an Emperor."
"Then I definitely have to buy it, quality guaranteed."
While mages across the Nine Provinces were discussing fervently, Lu Jun, though not witnessing it firsthand, had already anticipated this scene.
Looking at Zhao Manyan’s spirited expression on TV, along with the background slogan of "far ahead," he couldn’t help but smile.
He turned off the television.
The major task was accomplished.
Of course, Lu Jun knew that the counterattack from the old powers would be the real key next.
That would depend entirely on strength, and he had sufficient confidence.
"It’s time to check on Feng Zhoulong’s Fusion Magic. If it’s successfully created, my combat power will surge again."
Lu Jun left the office.
He had originally planned to observe Feng Zhoulong’s breakthrough earlier, but Zhao Manyan had delayed him, calling excitedly before the press conference to watch the news.
At this moment, in the headquarters of the Yangtze Academy Alliance, Jinling City.
Leaders of various factions and principals of magic academies had gathered.
All of them had at least high-level cultivation, like Principal Zhu from Tianlan High School in the past.
From this, one could see that high-level mages were everywhere, and high-tier elites were as common as dogs.
It was a congregation of strong individuals, with endless talents and prodigies.
It could be said to be the force with the most high-level backbone power.
After all, in education, there had long been the saying "students all over the world."
Even grassroots mages like Lu Jun, Mo Fan, and Zhang Xiaohou owed a debt to the Yangtze Alliance.
Once mobilized, with its vast network, the entire Nine Provinces would tremble.
The head of the Great Li Clan stood atop the Zijin Peak Tower, overlooking the bustling city lights and countless gathered mages, unable to help but feel intoxicated.
"The Yangtze Academy Alliance started from several nearly bankrupt academies. Fifty years later, it has become a colossal force dominating the south, nurturing countless talents. Many clans compete to curry favor just to obtain talents. It is also the foundation of my Great Li Clan."
The clan head said slowly, "Now outsiders wish to shake our foundation. I will not allow them to covet it."
As soon as these words were spoken, many members of the Li Clan were invigorated, their fighting spirit surging.
Only a few elders hesitated to speak.
Li Kaifeng’s expression was dim.
Since the National Institute Tournament, his former peers had soared to great heights—campaigning in Africa, battling in South America, slaying Emperors, invincible wherever they went.
Meanwhile, he was still stuck at the High-Tier, the gap far too great.
In the reception hall where principals from various regions had gathered, Principal Zhu quietly sat in a corner drinking tea.
Soon, someone approached him and laughed heartily.
"Old Zhu, I heard that the big shot from the Military Strategy Palace came from your Tianlan High School."
"Your school has been thriving lately. After the Bo City disaster, you received plenty of subsidies, then trained many geniuses, gained attention from above, and became a key academy. Looks like your position is about to rise again."
Principal Zhu smiled, but worry was evident in his eyes.
Domestic production of Star Dust Magic Tools was originally a good thing.
But now it had become troubling.
There had been no prior notice from any side, leaving no time to minimize losses—pushing people into a corner.
Normally, technological upgrades in the Nine Provinces were announced in advance so preparations could be made.
Lu Jun actually understood this process.
However, it would lead to various forces interfering with benifits, making things extremely complicated.
After all the effort, one would end up with only thirty percent of the profits.
In essence, the benefits had already been divided internally beforehand.
He refused.
Heh, a bunch of aristocrats and powerful families.
Principal Zhu himself didn’t care much.
It was the capital behind the academies that was anxious.
What he truly worried about was his own students suffering losses.
Soon, the head of the Great Li Clan convened the Yangtze Academy Alliance.
Thousands of High-Tier mages and over a hundred Super-tier mages gathered.
In terms of mid-to-high-tier strength, they indeed stood above the Nine Provinces.
Unfortunately, their top-tier Forbidden Curse power was lacking.
At this moment, the Li Clan head’s face was ashen.
He had called for a joint suppression against the Star Dust Magic Tools, yet more than half of the allies opposed it.
Firstly, Lu Jun’s strength shook the world.
He stood at the level of top-tier Forbidden Curse mages.
No matter how many Super-tier or High-Tier mages they had, it would be useless.
Moreover, he had rendered great service to the nation.
Those with foresight did not wish to offend him.
Secondly, it was due to the nature of the Yangtze Academy Alliance itself.
It was merely an alliance.
The capital had influence, but could not command these principals like subordinates.
They were educators, mages who nurtured talent, and many still retained a scholar’s spirit.
They were unwilling to obstruct major developments in the Nine Provinces.
Moreover, they were the only ones who could mobilize the talents cultivated by the schools.
"And lastly there’s the Zhao Family!"
The Li Clan Head’s gaze was filled with concern. Thinking of that colossal force, he would rather confront the Military Strategy Palace than target the Zhao Family, unless the Mu Clan, on the same level, made a move. But was there any need for the great aristocratic clans to do so? They didn’t lack the money to purchase Star Dust Magic Tools.
With domestic production increasing supply and lowering prices, those great clans actually welcomed it.
The Li Clan Head was extremely troubled. In this matter, his own clan had suffered greatly, tightly bound by contracts with Egypt.
Even so, the Li Clan still wanted to make a desperate attempt.
However, before the Li Clan Head could mobilize his direct forces to head to the Ancient Capital, Shao Zheng and Zhao Manyan arrived together.
The moment Shao Zheng entered, he rudely drove the Li Clan Head from the main seat and sneered,
"Great Li Clan, you’ve got quite the nerve. Since when did you dare to point fingers at the Nine Provinces’ authorities? Trying to obstruct development are you tired of living?"
Zhao Manyan was even more expressionless as he smashed the issue with money.
"It’s just a contract. So what if it’s abandoned? For the first ten years, our Zhao Family is willing to sell Star Dust Magic Tools at half price."
Hearing this, the Li Clan Head’s expression shifted unpredictably. Faintly, he understood, it was the higher authorities who did not allow them to act.
Meanwhile, in Cairo, Egypt.
The five leaders gathered.
Among them was the Grand Leader, the short elderly Haken, and the Fifth Leader, Yisen, who was none other than the Egyptian high-ranking official who had once contacted Medusa Apas.
The atmosphere among the high-level officials was heavy.
Haken spoke first, his killing intent condensed.
"The Eastern nation has broken through the Star Dust Magic Tool technology. What are your opinions?"
Someone’s eyes turned fierce.
"Star Dust Magic Tools are the foundation of our nation. We cannot give them up lightly. Send a Forbidden Curse mage to assassinate Lu Jun directly."
Another immediately opposed,
"Ridiculous. Forbidden Curse mages are the pillars of a nation. How can they be casually sent as assassins? That’s the Nine Provinces, if we suffer losses, can you bear the responsibility?! Besides, would the Forbidden Curse Magi even agree?"
Yisen’s gaze flickered.
According to his partner’s intentions should they pull Lu Jun to their side?
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