Chapter 442 - Put an Eye in the Sky
Chapter 442 of "High School of Demon Hunting" introduces new challenges: Chapter 442: Chapter 111: Put an Eye in the SkyThe âEye of the Vortexâ at... Keep following!
Chapter 442: Chapter 111: Put an Eye in the SkyThe âEye of the Vortexâ at the center of the Hunting Ground suddenly started violently trembling. The mist, which had previously been converging towards the center, appeared to be dispersing, slowly spreading outwards.
This noticeable change immediately attracted the attention of several young wizards from Jiuyou Academy.
"What happened? Is there a problem with the Array? Why didnât I feel any abnormal magic fluctuations?" Zheng Qing quickly rotated the telescope in his hands, asking incessantly.
"Unclear," Xin Fat Man replied. Grasping a short pair of binoculars and leaning over the waist-high railing, he expressed his confusion, "It feels strange... The mist is dispersing again, but it still maintains a certain shape... It seems to be fluctuating regularly around the âEye of the Vortexâ..."
"Just like itâs breathing," another voice agreed.
"Yes, yes, yes, just like the âVortexâ is breathing," Xin Fat Man enthusiastically nodded, adding, "The little fish in the mist have come back to life... eh?"
Suddenly realizing something, Fat Man turned around to look at the one who had just agreed with him.
The speaker was âHalf-Face.â
Perhaps perceiving the surprised looks around him, âHalf-Faceâ subtly retracted his sharp chin and a smile surfaced on his lips.
"Itâs because the Hunting Team has finished their oath and is preparing to enter. Since theyâre entering, this small world naturally has to open its door... The dispersing mist you see can be commonly understood as the process of opening the door," Half-Face patiently elaborated to the young wizards.
"The competition for the âAcademy Cupâ begins today?" Zheng Qing was surprised. "Isnât there some qualification round?"
"Itâs a âRound-Robin Tournamentâ," Half-Face corrected Zheng Qingâs words, while explaining, "Official hunting competitions donât start today... This is just a warm-up... A performance of the hunt for those foreign ambassadors who came to attend the opening ceremony and certain distinguished guests."
Zheng Qing nodded, suddenly grasping the situation.
"As for the âEye of the Vortexâ you mentioned, itâs actually a composite spell," Half-Face explained to the young wizards using the unique enthusiasm of a merchant, hoping to narrow the gap between them:
"This composite spell is referred to as the âHeavenly Eyeâ by the professors, as the name indicates, itâs the eye of the heavens... Of course, âEye of the Vortexââthe name you useâis also a very appropriate name."
The last sentence was a small compliment to the young wizards.
Certainly, this flattery was well-received by Xin Fat Man. He wore an unreserved smile and his eyes were nearly squinted in delight.
However, Xiao Xiao wasnât bothered by this level of flattery.
At some point, he had already opened his notebook again, reaching into his bosom to pull out a dry-brushed pen.
"To my knowledge, while âHeavenly Eyeâ has a fixed name, itâs not a fixed magic spell... Itâs said that this spell can be precisely paired and constructed according to specific circumstances to adapt to various environments," Doctor Xiao said as he licked the pen, moistening its tip.
This eccentric habit did not upset âHalf-Face.â
His tone didnât falter in the slightest.
"Absolutely correct," Half-Face, placing his feather pen into his front pocket, clapped lightly, praising, "Truly deserving of the title of âDoctorâ! Even at the top university, most students canât distinguish between pairing and constructions during their first year..."
Zheng Qing wrinkled his nose.
He felt that Half-Faceâs last comment was insinuating something.
"Donât rush," Xiao Xiao waved his pen at Half-Face, interrupting his praise. A smile appeared on his lips, "If you could give us a brief introduction about the âHeavenly Eyeââ it would be best to use the eye in the Hunting Ground as an exampleâI believe we wouldnât mind giving a few gold beans to make a bit of business for you."
Doctorâs promise clearly piqued âHalf-Faceâsâ interest, but he turned to look at the other young wizards.
Zheng Qing and the others nodded in agreement.
In their view, if the Doctor proposed this request, he must have a reason.
It was just a matter of a few gold beans, they could afford to throw it away just to hear the sound.
âHalf-Faceâ finally made up his mind.
But before explaining, he emphasized, "Perhaps I donât know more than you do... So itâs better not to be disappointed."
" Even if you know more than me by just one word or one sentence, it still has value," Xiao Xiao sat back in his chair, holding upright his brush, signaling, "I believe I wonât be disappointed... You can start."
"Anything related to the âHeavenly Eyeâ has exceeded the syllabus of the first university and is discussed by the researchers in the âResearch Instituteâ... But because spells related to it always come up in the hunt, I might know a little bit more than others."
"As long as you stay at the first university for a little longer, you will inevitably have the chance to encounter these spellsâlike taking it in turns with the professors to guard the schoolâs Protection Array, or going to the Silent Forest for training when youâre in your third or fourth year."
At this point, âHalf-Faceâ pulled out his feather pen from his front pocket again. As he scratched his chin with the feather, he slowly explained, "As far as I know, there are dozens of spells that can construct the âHeavenly Eyeâ... But I only know the commonly used four or fiveâlike âSky is Clearâ, âClearly Visibleâ, âSkyâs Manifest Thoughtsâ, and so on."
"You can elaborate a bit more on this," Xiao Xiao interrupted âHalf-Faceâsâ words, lifting his pen.
This left the ticket-seller a bit at a loss.
"I suddenly feel like Iâve become a university professor," he joked, clearing his throat and adding, "...For example, âSky is Clear, and so goes our kingâ, âSky declares dawn, and so you wanderâ, âThere is brightness below, Watch Four Directionsâ, âVastly the four directions, Clearly Visibleâ and âSky manifests thoughts, the sun keeps watchâ... Thatâs all I know."
" Too fast, too fast," Zheng Qing repeatedly waved his hands, complaining, "I only heard words like âSkyâ and âFour Directionsâ... Can you explain in more detail?"
"Like how Professor Yao explains in his curse class?" âHalf-Faceâ asked with a beaming smile.
Young cost student nodded repeatedly, showing a flattering smile on his face.
"Do you all think Iâm a professor?!" Half-faceâs expression suddenly changed, the empty ticket stub in his left hand rustling in mid-air, "All I can tell you is that the meaning of these spells is essentially about placing an eye in the sky to help you inspect around... If you join a hunting team, you will definitely learn one or two related spells from your senior team members."
This statement made Zheng Qingâs breath heavier.
The other members of Absolution exchanged knowing glances, taking note of this information.