Chapter 409

The amount of information provided by these crystals was too large.

Jie Ming laughed out loud after a moment of silence: "Truly worthy of me, doing things so thoroughly."

Subconsciously fiddling with the information crystal recording the battle about his triggering of light transformation with his consciousness, Jie Ming began to think about how to remind the self in the next cycle to be careful of traps regarding physical strength.

"Trouble, I exposed my physical strength in this cycle, so—I have to find a way to let the self in the next cycle see this information directly."

This request sounded very simple, but it was actually very troublesome.

Because according to his actions after this cycle, although he could perceive the cycle happening, he didn't have enough time to check the information inside the crystals.

After thinking for a while, Jie Ming began to look for materials in the cave heaven.

He found a piece of high-density silver-white alloy, quickly shaped it with alchemy, and made a metal plate half a meter square.

Then he carved words on the plate surface.

First, he wrote a big "3," reminding the self in the next cycle how many cycles he had experienced before.

After carving the main content, he added a line of small characters under the "3": recorded on the iron plate that his physical strength had been exposed, as well as the general situation of the previous battle.

Afterward, Jie Ming placed the 3rd plate beside the 2nd plate.

According to his previous actions, before the battle just now, the only information he could see was what was on the metal plates.

Therefore, these metal plates were the number one tool for passing on the most important information.

After doing all this, Jie Ming took a deep breath and pulled his consciousness back to the real world.

The battlefield had been basically cleaned up.

The wizards were constructing a temporary camp, treating the wounded, and replenishing energy.

Scattered battle sounds could still be heard in the distance, but the overall situation was settled.

Jie Ming stood up and walked straight toward the largest metal fortress in the center of the camp, which was the military command headquarters just established.

The guarding wizard recognized him: "Wizard Jie Ming? Lord Frost is inside, but—"

"I have emergency intelligence." Jie Ming interrupted him. "It relates to the life and death of the entire legion."

The guards looked at each other and gave way.

That's right, Jie Ming intended to hand this information directly to the command department.

Instead of him wasting his time here alone, it was better to let the entire expeditionary army participate.

Inside the tent, Frost was standing in front of a three-dimensional tactical map, his brows furrowed.

The map was marked with dense red dots and blue dots, and the battle lines were intertwined.

Hearing footsteps, he raised his head: "Jie Ming? Is your squad finished resting?"

"My lord." Jie Ming didn't exchange pleasantries, directly taking out dozens of recording crystals.

These recording crystals were specially selected by him, containing key intelligence while not exposing his special nature: "Please take a look at these."

Frost took the crystals, a trace of doubt flashing in his eyes.

But when his spiritual power probed into the first one and saw those "memory images," his expression changed instantly.

He quickly browsed through dozens of crystals, raised his head, his eyes sharp as knives: "These images—the time stamp shows 'after the battle of this cycle started,' and the content is clearly the battle process we have not yet experienced. So—"

"Yes, it is exactly as you thought, these recording crystals are the information left to me by the 'me' of the previous cycle."

"You have the ability to influence across time loops?!" Frost was extremely shocked.

Jie Ming had already prepared his words: "My master is a Tier 8 alchemy master."

Jie Ming didn't say more.

And Frost, upon hearing this, was even more surprised.

But this time the surprise was not directed at Jie Ming having this ability, but "this kid actually has a Tier 8 wizard as a background."

As for the ability to resist the time loop, every Tier 8 wizard could easily do it by relying on law solidification, and if the other side was also a Tier 8 alchemy master, then whatever they made could resist it.

As for the fact that wizards advocate equivalent exchange and have to spend money to buy resources between master and apprentice, it was indeed the case, but it couldn't stop them from taking out a loan.

Even if this loan was probably very expensive, ordinary wizards didn't even have the qualifications to take out a loan.

"So." Frost didn't continue to ask what Jie Ming's ability was, tapping the crystals. "You brought this intelligence to seek cooperation?"

"Yes." Jie Ming nodded. "I believe you should not let me suffer a loss."

Jie Ming could actually rely on this intelligence to constantly avoid the enemy's traps and use various methods to seek benefits for himself.

Although every cycle would reset, it could also obtain more intelligence; theoretically, as long as there was enough patience, he could make himself gain more.

But for Jie Ming, he was more interested in that time loop ability.

Discovering this level of ability was definitely not something he, a small Tier 4 wizard, could solve.

Since that was the case, it was better to cooperate with the military department; anyway, he didn't lack military merits, so it was better to see if he could rely on this credit to have the qualifications to participate in the research of the time loop.

Frost also understood Jie Ming's needs and nodded with satisfaction: "If the intelligence you provided is true, then I will take the initiative to claim credit for you from Lord Star Caster Artelius. By then, no matter what the essence of this time loop ability is, you will be able to obtain the qualifications for research."

Afterward, Frost looked at the intelligence in the recording crystals and fell into thought.

He looked at the tactical map again, his fingers sliding on the map: "Underground nest is a trap—real main force transmitted from the earth's veins—loop trigger is related to population size but they are also controlling—"

Suddenly, he stopped his movements, holding the recording crystal in his hand, a thoughtful expression appearing on his face: "Interesting, is the next war fought like this? It seems these bugs really like to rely on the intelligence provided by the time loop—"

He walked to the edge of the fortress, pushed open the door, and looked toward the direction where the Sickle-Skull Tribe retreated: "They think they have countless opportunities for trial and error. But they don't know—death, will also leak intelligence."

"Notify all commanders above Tier 6 to have a meeting in one standard hour." Frost ordered his adjutant, then looked at Jie Ming. "Do you want to participate together?"

Jie Ming shook his head: "Thank you for your kindness, but no need."

Jie Ming had self-knowledge; with his strength and knowledge, he couldn't provide any useful suggestions in this level of meeting, so it was better to honestly be a tool man providing intelligence.

"Understood." Wizard Frost nodded.

"Then go back and make combat preparations in advance. This time, we are going to use their 'loop' to hunt them in turn."

Jie Ming saluted and retired.

When he walked out of the tent, the sunset was falling from the horizon, dyeing the entire battlefield blood-red.

He clenched his fists.

The next war—would come very soon.

And this time, they were the side with the intelligence advantage.