High Above

Chapter 661 I’ll take you to the virtual realm to see something nice! (The word w is used today, please vote for me~)

After the meeting was held to summarize the current situation in the territory and set the tone for development, Ian and Adlbert came to the laboratory.

The initial version of the Xiahui grass culture medium requested by Ian did not require any production-increasing and optimization effects.

He only requires that the Xiahui grass seeds can germinate and grow inside, and the requirements are very low.

Different from potions and alloy formulas, the prophetic spirit can calculate a culture solution formula from scratch. There are too many possibilities, and there is a high probability that it can directly exhaust Ian to death, but if there is a Based on the basics, the efficiency will be accelerated.

"I now divide the research team into three groups. Each group has three teams. One team is responsible for preparing the culture solution materials, one team is responsible for the actual testing, that is, observing the actual effect of the culture solution on Xia Hui grass seeds, and the other team is responsible for research The Xiahui grass information left by barons of past generations provides ideas."

In the laboratory, Adlbert introduced to Ian the research team he had recently prepared on the Xiahui grass culture medium. .

These people were actually doing similar work. No matter which Baron Ryan was there, he would conduct research on Xiahui grass. However, most of what they wanted to study was the fertilizer "High Energy Crop Culture Medium", and what Ian needed. The hydroponic solution needs are different.

But by analogy, these research ideas can all be used. The three groups conducted experimental comparisons with each other, and Ian was also willing to provide large bonuses and even future supervisory positions, so these staff members were quite motivated and hoped to do a good job.

Amber, the bald alchemist, is indeed a talented person with great enthusiasm for research. He may not be very smart, but he is indeed diligent and studious, and the most important thing is that the bottom line is very low. He is willing to do whatever the lord asks him to do, as long as he can get it from him. Just learn something in middle school.

After getting instructions from Ian, the chief steward even built a simple lounge directly next to the laboratory, with a cushioned hammock inside, where other researchers and alchemists could work in three shifts. , and he himself would go to sleep when he was tired, and work immediately after waking up. From the beginning of the magnetic storm generator to the current culture medium, nearly a month had passed like this.

Forced?

initiative!

In Amber's opinion, Ian and Adbot are both rare geniuses. Working with such people has many opportunities to leave their mark in history - especially since Amber knows very well that hydroponic farms are very important to today's territory. Even for the empire, it was an epoch-making engineering idea.

As long as he can have a name in it, he is willing to work no matter how hard it is.

roll. Too curly. After Ian warned him that if he continued to damage his health for work, he would be forced to stop working, Amber reluctantly went to have a good sleep.

"The progress is pretty smooth."

Watching Ian drive Amber back to sleep, Adalbert smiled and nodded, his originally shy face full of confidence: "We have conducted more than thirty experiments so far, and it has gone from being unable to germinate to being able to see buds. After about half a month, you can see the seeds of Xiahui grass sprouting and growing.”

"However, the maturation time of Xiahui grass is very long, more than 150 days. Even if we use a rich source environment and day and night light, it will take close to 100 days to determine whether it can mature."

In the laboratory, Albert was like a true king. He felt like a fish in water and returned home.

"It's already very fast."

Ian waved: "Don't worry, I have plenty of time to wait. The craftsmen are not here yet, and the hydroponic farm building has not been completed yet. If you have really completed the research and development of the hydroponic solution, I can't put it into practical use right away."

"Territory construction takes a long time."

Adalbert shook his head slightly: "It will take a month or two to build a new laboratory... How many years did Archduke Thorin prepare before he could build such an experimental garden?"

At this point, he sighed.

"If you ask me, it won't take long."

Ian closed his eyes, and various design drawings emerged in his mind - the standard computing unit provided him with computing power beyond that of the mainframe, allowing him to build modules in his mind at extremely fast speeds, as well as individual modules. An industrial alchemy facility constructed from modules.

As soon as the craftsmen arrive, he can direct them to build structures that today's Terrans have never seen, and let them learn this unheard-of construction method.

He opened his eyes, Ian turned his head, and Adlbert felt something.

"Ian, there must be something very important when you call me here this time, right?"

The dead king felt a little uneasy. It was not a feeling of danger, but a kind of... fear of people with ambitious ambitions and bright dreams.

For Adalbert, who yearns for a peaceful life, anyone who wants to change the world is like a dazzling sun. Whether it is Archduke Thorin or Ian who is looking at him now, he feels this way. , so subconsciously you will retreat a little, retreating into the cool and quiet shadow.

"yes."

And Ian replied without hesitation: "I need you to do something for me."

"Adlbert, I need you to start researching artificial souls again so that everyone in my territory can have souls."

"Why?!"

As soon as these words were said, the deceased king immediately shouted subconsciously - but soon he noticed that he was nervous. The white-haired young researcher looked at Ian with a complicated face: "You, you Do you want to continue studying the dead king's technology if you still want to?! I knew you wouldn't give up so easily..."

"Yes and no."

Ian knew that Adbot was definitely not willing to restart the technology of the Dead King that destroyed the Avak Territory, but his purpose was not to kill the King in the first place: "I sneer at the design concept of the Dead King, and treat everyone's souls as zero." Using parts to assemble a strong person and making people become the vassals of others is simply a blind struggle in the most desperate situation."

"This kind of foolish behavior, which is a waste of the future of mankind, is exactly the embodiment of the inability of Archduke Thorin to reach the fifth level."

Ian criticized Archduke Thorin mercilessly: "But his technology is very easy to use - everyone has a soul, and the soul has a specific model that can correspond to various needs and functions... What can be done here There are too many articles.”

"I will slowly prove to you the superiority of this path in the future, but for now..."

Realizing that Adalbert was still a little wary, Ian couldn't help but sigh: "Sure enough, I still have to let you see something real."

The young man raised his hand, and the thick water and earth elements intertwined and rotated in his palm, forming a blue and brown double vortex. With it as the center, all the natural sources in the surrounding space gather from all directions, and tiny streams of light and lightning flow and tremble in it.

For a moment, even Adalbert couldn't control the flow of essence around him. He opened his eyes wide and showed an incredible expression.

Although the young researcher is not good at fighting, with the blessing of the Dead Lord, he has the strength of a third-level powerhouse. At least he has the basic qualities... But even he, once Ian seizes the opportunity, can't Unable to mobilize the surrounding natural sources?

Doesn't this mean...

"Are you almost at the third level?!"

Adlbert lowered his voice subconsciously. The shock in his heart was indescribable, but Ian's expression was extremely calm: "Of course, I have half of the materials ready."

And indeed it is.

The third energy level of Fudo Castle, the ‘Lord of Stone’, emphasizes the ‘control of nature and source matter’.

In this energy level, Ian will usher in his own range strike ability for the first time.

Although in essence, it is still throwing stones... But the power of the Stone Lord is definitely not just throwing stones. The 'Essence Manipulation Ability', 'Material Manipulation Ability' and 'Essence Field' it provides are all the third energy level. Several core capabilities.

As the name suggests, the Lord of Stone can control most inorganic substances in the material world and use them as his own armor and weapons.

Within the scope of his own domain, he can even raise a tower and defense line out of thin air, and create an army of rock puppets in an instant. One person can be the lord, and one person can form an army.

For infrastructure construction, you can also directly raise a rock base at the speed of light, but for buildings that are relatively delicate, they may need to be specially set up.

Of course, this also depends on the direction. Hilliard also said in the route left for Ian that all this depends on the imagination of the Stone Lord himself - the original word is of course a rock puppet, but if it is strong enough, the soul can bear the load. , then why not a rock-armored army?

Moreover, if this power is used to strengthen oneself, one can also use the Heart Light Body to condense an extremely huge giant armor, transform into a Titan, and crush the earth.

Such a powerful ability comes at the price of extremely expensive materials.

Lord of Stone requires a total of four main materials.

Among them, a large amount of 'Morien Steel', a psychic metal that can shape the ectoplasmic neural network, is necessary.

For other materials, the requirements are very broad.

For example, a sublimated metal that is tough enough to support ultra-large source of pressure is used as the core building material of organs.

A kind of "Sandstorm Dragon" that can control sand, dust, rocks, and even some iron sand metal can also be controlled by the third-level dragon-type magic beast source material control organ - the Pyrexite Dragon. Hilliard himself uses the Pyrexite Dragon. , but according to him, he still regrets it somewhat, because the aphrodisiac dragon is strong, but it is also too thick. Many subsequent organ modifications have been limited to this category, resulting in problems with mobility.

Ian felt that it really needed to be modified. With his prophetic ability, he could fine-tune the Stone Lord's potion and make it more perfect.

The fourth material designated a special spiritual treasure, which was also a material that Ian was quite familiar with.

[Earth Source Crystal]

The rarity of a large amount of Morian steel is no less than that of third-level Warcraft materials, and its plasticity is very strong.

But Ian actually already has it - his crystallized arm is essentially the result of the fusion of ether crystals with Ian using Morian steel as a carrier. This part has been deeply integrated with Ian's body, and he doesn't even need to eat it. Potions.

As for the third-level metal...not to mention other things, the material of the Chongyuan Iron Sword, Chongyuan Iron, or fine gold and mithril can be considered.

If it didn't work out, Ian would go back to the Great Maze of the South China Sea to dismantle it, trying not to get rid of some of the low-value relics, but he could always get them.

This is the role of deep accumulation - Ian's second level still needs to be purchased and prepared, but by the third level, Ian has directly solved half of the sources of materials.

When he reaches the fourth energy level, Ian doesn't even need half a magic potion and can directly rely on ether crystals to reach the realm of extremes!

As for the fifth level...the most difficult core organs are all present, and Ian's subsequent advancement speed will only become smoother and smoother.

As for the remaining Warcraft and Earth Vein Source Crystal, it's a bit difficult...but doesn't the former happen to have a Steel Winged Dragon?

With such a large group of steel pterosaurs here, Ian felt that he could take the risk and use all his strength to sneak attack a third-level steel pterosaur. In this case, three-quarters of the materials would be solved.

As for the last potion material... it only depends on whether it can be purchased through Isengard's connections as the territory develops.

Earth Vein Source Crystal itself is a powerful natural spiritual energy aggregate. It can create some sustainable spiritual energy creations, and can also connect with natural spiritual energy to charge itself. Many large-scale alchemical projects will use this treasure to complete several tasks. A nearly sustainable energy source, it is also the core material of the Stone Lord inheritance.

As for the goblins, they will ask about it after Ian sees the Birch Frost Butterfly.

"all in all."

Facing Adalbert who was still in disbelief, Ian took back the source material in his hand.

He said calmly: "I don't need a dead soul or a dead king to advance to the third energy level before the age of twenty, and I will definitely advance to the fifth energy level in the future."

"Adlbert, unlike Archduke Thorin, I have better talents than him, and there is no need to take shortcuts at all - but for people, having a soul is better than not having a soul, everyone will become smarter, and... It can also cooperate with my next plan."

"I need you, Adelbert. Come help me and let humans have their own souls!"

Faced with Ian's sincere invitation, the white-haired Dead Lord was silent for a while.

He completely believed this - Ian was a genius that he was ashamed of and far inferior to. If the entire empire had devoted all its efforts to cultivate him, the great master craftsman of the year might not be able to beat him.

Even so, Ian is almost catching up with the master craftsman.

But...are there really people who are not tempted by the power of the dead king?

Adalbert was suspicious of this, especially for people like Ian who would do whatever it takes to achieve their own goals, and would even spread enthusiasm potions during speeches - when Adalbert saw Ian spreading the potion in the square, it started again After the speech, his expression was even more shocked and incredible than Scott's before.

——There is such a lord? !

He had no doubt that if necessary, Ian would definitely become the Dead King... and then commit horrific acts that far surpassed those of Archduke Thorin.

There is only one possibility to make such a person give up his plan to destroy the king...

That means he has better options.

"I want to know your detailed plan, everything. You can't hide anything from me. I can tell you are lying!"

Raising his head, Adebert's delicate face was full of determination, and his eyes gradually turned the red color of the dead king: "If we don't know, we can't reach a cooperative relationship."

If he had known about the Star Prison, based on Adalbert's values, he would never have agreed to continue walking on the path of the dead king.

And after Grand Duke Thorin revealed the truth, no matter how hard he understood it, he was as smart as he understood... If there is no hope for the future, then morality is meaningless.

No matter what...as long as it exists and continues, hope will always come.

So, as long as Ian has a valid reason... he's willing to go against his conscience.

"Why are you so nervous?"

And Ian was a little confused: "I originally planned to tell you everything."

At this point, the white-haired boy was a little happy: "You don't think I'm the kind of person like Grand Duke Thorin who just talks about riddles mysteriously all day long. I don't tell you anything, and I just let you study a few projects. Did you develop the Dead King unknowingly?"

"I wouldn't do that."

"Come."

Ian stretched out his hand to Adalbert, his eyes lit up with cyan light: "I will take you to the virtual realm."

"In the past few days, I have been studying good things in the virtual realm every night!"

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