346 Groundbreaking Discovery (1/2)

”What? Someone found a new mythological realm?”

”Really? Who discovered it? Was it an archaeological discovery by the school's mythology expert?”

”No! It was discovered by Zhao Yue`e and a few from student societies! I heard that they even brought back many ancient murals that contain the secrets to the Huaxia desolate mythology. One of the students is only a freshman named Feng Lin!”

”That's incredible! Isn't he the freshman who was tried in military court earlier and fiercely defended himself? Now, he has even discovered a mythological secret realm? Are the freshmen today all this outstanding?”

”Where exactly is this mythological secret realm?”

”I heard that it was completely destroyed after the group left! We can no longer find it! Even if the school were to send a search team, they would also only be able to find a bunch of meteorites and fossils!”

”Ah! That's such a pity!”

Great Wall University was in a state of excitement, and a flurry of lively discussion filled the hallways.

Usually, the discovery of a mythological secret realm would mean that an immense amount of mythological knowledge had been uncovered. It could inspire a new arena of mythological research topics in the classrooms.

The mythological knowledge alone was considered extremely precious. Let alone the ancient mythological relics that were discovered!

It had been ages since the discovery of a mythological relic had been made known in the vast galaxy.

Amidst the chatter, it was clear that Feng Lin had quickly become a person of interest amongst the students.

Now though, Feng Lin was still waiting in the spacious lobby alongside Zhao Yue`e and the others.

After receiving their reports on the mythological secret realm, the school had expressed high regard for their contributions and made arrangements for them to wait in the lobby while the school sent a search team to look for the said place. Unfortunately, all the team could gather was just a bunch of fossils as the mythological secret realm had been destroyed beyond salvation.

”Zhao Yue`e and everyone else, please hand over the ancient murals in your possession! It appears that we are not fated to explore the secret realm yet. The search has been futile. What remains of the place are what's in your hands!” an elder shared regretfully.

”Professor Qi, please take a look at this!” Zhao Yue`e and the others presented the ancient murals without reservation as the elder looked on in awe.

”These ancient murals are painted in the style of the Huaxia ancient paintings; on them, it tells the stories of the extinct divine beasts. Their value is immeasurable!” Professor Qi, who was also an expert in mythological archaeology, exclaimed in astonishment.

If the ancient murals were deemed to be so valuable, the lost mythological relic must have been priceless. It was clear from the professor's reaction that he found losing the relic to be a shame.

”Professor Qi, this is not all that we have! The optical computer on the space shuttle has created a mock replica of the original battlefield!” Zhao Yue`e chimed in enthusiastically. She and the others were fully prepared to demonstrate the depths of their find.

”A mock replica of the battlefield?” Professor Qi and his team of mythology experts could not wait to find out more upon hearing those words.

Without hesitation, Zhao Yue`e unlocked her microchip and projected the image of the battlefield.

Before their eyes was the scene of the shaman and demon races' battle. Gasps of astonishment could be heard from them.

”Well done, everyone!” It took a moment before Professor Qi finally congratulated the team. Much like the other experts, he was amazed at the incredulous discovery and was unable to hide his excitement. ”These ancient murals and battle scenes would allow us to make great leaps in our research on the Huaxia mythology!”

”Thanks for your kind words, Professor Qi! My junior, Feng Lin, had a key role to play in making the recreation of the battle scenes possible. Without him, we would not have been able to discover the secret realm!” Yue`e responded with a smile.

”I see,” Professor Qi nodded in acknowledgment and directed his gaze of gratitude toward Feng Lin. ”Aren't you the survivor of the Great Qin Space Shuttle incident? The one who killed and fended off dozens of demons on his own? I have heard that you have chosen to study at the Mythology Academy. This is good news for us! You have demonstrated great potential and it would be a waste of talent if you had chosen another route! There will be much room for you to grow here!”

Given the military court incident and the recent discovery of the mythological secret realm, it did not come as a surprise that most people at Great Wall University would have heard of Feng Lin by now.

”The resources you have brought back are extremely valuable. Their estimated worth is 20 million in contribution points, and the rewards will be individually handed out according to the number of murals you have copied and the overall effort you have put into the task. Accordingly, Zhao Yue`e will receive 5 million, Sutt 4 million, ... Feng Lin 1 million, Durant 800 thousand, Kaston 720 thousand, ...” Professor Qi proceeded to allocate the rewards after closely studying the murals and battle scenes.

”Thanks so much, Professor Qi” Zhao Yue`e and the rest responded with gratitude, clearly satisfied with the allocation.

As a freshman, gaining 1 million in contribution points was more than what Feng Lin could have asked for. He was certainly happy with the outcome.

After all, he just appeared to be a follower in the group, and no one was aware that he was the one who had reaped the most benefits from the trip.

He had gained the Earthfiend True Fire and countless spirit medicines – way beyond what he could have expected.