[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mystic-calling-stone-of-glory":3,"chapter-mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-chapter-852":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Mystic Calling：Stone of Glory",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1242408,1669,"Chapter 852 852: From This Moment On, This Place Is Mine","mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-chapter-852",852,"\u003Cp>Ethan suddenly looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When can this thing be built?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And—can it be mass-produced?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The excitement on the researcher's face dimmed noticeably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master… this level of equipment already far surpasses the Ultimate Annihilation Cannon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave a wry smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mass production is nearly impossible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Without compromising stability, we can produce at most… twenty units.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief silence followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Ethan let out a low, unrestrained laugh that echoed through the lab.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twenty units.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For power at this level, quantity was never the deciding factor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When can production begin?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The researcher raised a hand and pointed to the armor still wrapped around Ethan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We need the full combat data from your last engagement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And… some structural elements still need fine-tuning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan didn't hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hand and disengaged the armor lock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Powered Combat Armor slowly detached from his body, unfolding and reverting into a cooling metallic framework.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost at the same time—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the lab, Emerald Castle's outer energy barrier had been fully restored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And not just restored—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several new layers of defensive structures had been added on top of the original.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan didn't stop moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Sky Fortress's armor production now entering prep phase, he needed to secure even more power to support what came next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His original plan was to head deep into the mines and collect more of that golden energy fluid to further stabilize his condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he was about to leave, Feylora suddenly stepped in front of him, raising a hand to stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone was uncharacteristically serious, with a trace of urgency she couldn't quite hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The battle earlier broke out too suddenly. Some intel didn't make it to you in time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan turned slightly, giving her a sidelong glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"During our patrol on the outer perimeter, we discovered a very unusual space,\" Feylora continued. \"It's rich in high-purity mineral resources, and… there's a type of extremely rare metal there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we can bring those resources back, it might not just benefit the War Machine project—there's a real chance we could fully expand the Powered Combat Armor production line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment those words left her mouth—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan's eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a second thought, he reached out and grabbed Feylora's arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feylora didn't dare delay. She immediately led Ethan out of Emerald Castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—It was a long journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spatial jumps couldn't lock onto the location precisely, so they had to recalibrate their course across multiple relay points. By the time they finally reached the target zone, a full day had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the cave came into view, Ethan came to a sudden stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was too quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just lifeless—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the space itself felt suppressed, like something heavy was pressing down on reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air was so dense it barely moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This place…\" Ethan narrowed his eyes. \"It's not just a mining site.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel it clearly—an immense spatial force was lurking deep within the cave. Dormant, sealed… or maybe just sleeping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn't back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tier 30 power flowed steadily through his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan raised his hand and pressed his palm into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buzz—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A surge of violent spatial energy erupted, and a twisted vortex was forcibly torn open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, the two of them stepped through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief moment of weightlessness—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then their vision snapped wide open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stood in a vast, alien world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky was dim and gray. The land was barren. As far as the eye could see, there were endless mountain ranges and exposed mineral veins stretching across the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There wasn't a single trace of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've already scouted this place thoroughly,\" Feylora said quietly. \"There are no active units inside this space. No energy signatures either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we want to mine it, all we need is a team. Large-scale extraction should be completely viable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan gave a slight nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His attention was already drawn to the clear, resonant hum of metal echoing through the air around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That kind of vibration—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Definitely not from ordinary ore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the two were about to head deeper—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vmmm—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A low, grating rumble suddenly rolled out from deep within the distant mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>RUMBLE RUMBLE RUMBLE—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground shook violently. The mountain split open, and a massive shadow slowly rose from within the rock layers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chunks of stone crumbled and fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grinding roar of metal echoed across the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A colossal figure emerged in full.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a stone giant, its entire body gleaming with a metallic sheen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its form looked like it had been forged directly from the mineral veins themselves. Every movement it made sent heavy energy tremors rippling through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And embedded in its chest—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive blood-red gem pulsed steadily, like a beating heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An endless surge of power poured out from that gem, flooding the space around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep, furious voice boomed across the land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dares trespass on my territory?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crushing wave of pressure slammed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan's pupils narrowed sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he could feel it—clear as day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy radiating from this thing—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Early-stage Tier 30.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feylora's face paled instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She murmured under her breath, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There was no life signature here the last time I came…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before she could finish—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan stepped forward, rising slowly into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice wasn't loud, but it cut clean through the lingering tremors in the space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't care who you are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hovering above, Ethan looked down at the towering creature below, his tone cold—bordering on merciless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From this moment on, this place belongs to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get out of this space.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll take your head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stone giant's eyes contracted sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It clearly hadn't expected an outsider to speak to it like that—on its own turf, no less.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rage exploded instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood-red gem in its chest flared, drawing in energy at a terrifying rate—compressing it wildly, with zero restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blinding energy beam tore through the air, screaming straight toward Ethan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force behind it was monstrous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan didn't flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even a flicker of panic crossed his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, there was a faint trace of mockery in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply raised one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in his palm, casually formed a small, unremarkable energy sphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like tossing away something utterly meaningless, he flicked it forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two forces collided midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was no drawn-out clash, no power struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the energy sphere touched the beam, it unraveled—like it had been absorbed—then reversed course, riding the flow of energy straight back toward the giant.\u003C\u002Fp>",1117,"2026-06-05T15:15:51.880Z",1,"novelbin.me","8dab53601eac049cca1efca38d8c66c8eb5d43797c019b67bc700a69655230a5","mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-chapter-853","mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-chapter-851",1138,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmystic-calling-stone-of-glory-cover.jpg"]