Chapter 283: Time Flow Rate

After writing, he injected magic into the letter paper.

The paper immediately folded into an exquisite paper crane, flapped its wings and flew out of the window, flying toward the direction of the delivery box.

After handling these affairs, Luo En finally had time to calm down and study the obtained "Lans Experimental Notes" carefully.

Although this notebook was only a replica, the production process was exceptionally exquisite, and every page carried a special energy imprint, as if retaining some kind of spiritual imprint of the original author.

The pattern on the cover—a translucent sphere floating in a beaker.

It presented different depths with the change of light angle, like a living thing breathing quietly.

The first page of the notebook was a short preface.

The handwriting was sloppy but full of strength, as if one could feel the author's emotions when writing through the paper:

"Life, that eternal puzzle, is both fragile and resilient.

We try to understand it, transform it, but often forget to respect its inherent laws and essence.

These notes record not only my successes but also my failures and reflections.

May those who come after be able to glimpse a corner of the mysteries of life from it, and always remember—a true modulation master is not a conqueror of life, but a humble learner.

—Lans Hewitt"

Opening the first page of the notebook, Luo En was immediately attracted by the dark red warning words.

"Abyss Modulation Experimental Log, recorded by Lans Hewitt.

Warning: This notebook involves Abyss experiments; all content is for reference only; do not attempt to reproduce without proper protection."

Below the warning was Lans's personal seal, a ring-shaped symbol formed by three interlaced snakes, representing his famous "Triple Cycle" theory, as well as the "Book Seal" of the Truth Court supervisor.

The following content was an experimental log arranged in chronological order, recording the entire process from Lans's initial conception to final success.

"Eternal Calendar 12876.

Today started the 'Fused Life' project.

Conventional bloodline transformation and modulation methods are always limited by the acceptance limit of the organism itself, unable to break through fundamental limitations.

But if a brand-new life form could be created, redefining the organization mode and energy circulation system of life from the essence, perhaps an unprecedented breakthrough could be achieved.

The first step is to find a basic life form with sufficient plasticity..."

Luo En continued to read, and Lans's notes detailed how he, then a Dark Sun wizard, used various means to find suitable basic organisms.

Finally, in an alien world development project, he exchanged for a peculiar mucus organism from a certain Great Wizard.

This organism had no fixed form, could freely change its appearance, and possessed extremely strong environmental adaptability.

"Eternal Calendar 12927.

After several years of domestication and experimentation, 'Membrane Phage' can now stably exist in our world.

But its assimilation ability is too strong, almost devouring any biological tissue it comes into contact with; this is both an advantage and a difficulty.

The next step is to bring it into the third layer of the Abyss for a short period of energy immersion, hoping to guide its characteristics to develop in the expected direction."

Lans detailed the hierarchical structure of the Abyss in his notes.

Especially from the third layer "Black Sand Wasteland", the time flow rate began to show significant differences from the outside world:

"Third layer 'Black Sand Wasteland': Obvious reality distortion begins to appear, and the time flow rate appears different from the outside world; one day inside is about equal to three days outside.

The mutation speed of organisms in this environment is significantly accelerated, and the mutation direction begins to be guided by the 'will' of the environment.

Interestingly, the black sand itself seems to have a certain collective consciousness, able to influence the mutation direction of all life forms within the range."

"Fourth layer 'Twisted Jungle': Reality rules are significantly loosened, and the time flow rate is further distorted; one day inside is about equal to seven days outside.

Organisms in this environment will soon undergo fundamental mutations, possibly completely changing their biological classification.

Plants may turn into animals, and animals may take root and sprout.

Surprisingly, most of these organisms can maintain life functions during the mutation process, like progressive evolution, rather than collapse and death caused by mutation."

"Sixth layer and below: Extremely difficult to reach and return.

According to limited observations, the Abyss area starting from the sixth layer seems to have completely detached from the physical rules we understand, becoming a certain conceptual existence environment.

The time flow rate may reach dozens of times or even higher; one day inside, and months may have passed outside.

Another direct feature is that this environment will distort the 'concept' of organisms.

For example, the concept of a 'bird' may be distorted into 'a creature that can both fly and breathe underwater', and the individual will automatically reshape according to the new concept."

"This difference in time flow rate is both a gift of the Abyss and part of its curse."

Gift? Curse? Luo En had some doubts and continued to read the content behind:

"The Abyss is an excellent experimental place, and one can also obtain corresponding time flow rate multiplier bonuses when performing meditation or other extraordinary cultivation.

Starting from the sixth layer, this special bonus will reach a very terrifying degree.

And the acceleration of time flow rate will not consume one's own lifespan.

The price is equally heavy.

The Abyss curse will intensify with every change in time flow rate, eventually leading to irreversible distortion.

I have seen explorers from below the fourth layer return quickly to the outside world via transition equipment, only to be cursed and mutated into terrifying monsters the moment they returned to the surface...

So, every time the time flow rate changes, one needs to be extra careful, preferably returning slowly, leaving oneself some transition period."

Luo En felt horrified by this discovery, dozens of times the amount of pollution accumulated, exploding in an instant...

But even so, there were still explorers following one after another, which shows how tempting it is.

The main thing is that even if the time flow rate changes, one's own lifespan will not decrease rapidly.

Just like Corinna, Maxim, and Reynolds, one successful exploration is enough to make oneself far exceed one's peers.

The subsequent notes continued to describe how Lans brought the Membrane Phage into deeper layers of the Abyss, allowing it to absorb energy in a special environment and gradually mutate.

"To solve some problems, I brought the 'Membrane Phage' into the fourth layer of the Abyss for transformation experiments.

Under the pressure of that distorted environment, it gradually developed the ability to self-stabilize, able to maintain the integrity of its own structure while absorbing external energy.

But the real breakthrough came from an accident.

When I mixed this improved 'Membrane Phage' with a type of Abyss native slime mold, the two did not repel each other as expected, but fused into a brand-new life form.

This is the prototype of the first 'Autophagic Slime Monster'..."

Luo En quickly flipped through the pages summarizing the characteristics of the slime monster and the experiments; this was content he already knew.

Subsequently, Lans's next conception instantly grabbed his eyeballs:

"After the slime monster project succeeded, I began to conceive the next goal—creating a true 'Active Bloodline Harmonization Medium'.

Different from the slime monster only being able to passively display bloodline quality, this medium will be able to actively participate in the bloodline harmonization process, automatically correcting imbalance points in energy flow, greatly increasing the success rate and upper limit of modulation.

Theoretically, if this medium can be successfully created, it will completely change the way of bloodline modulation, enabling even beginners lacking experience to complete relatively complex modulation work.

More importantly, it may provide new possibilities for those bloodline fusions seen as impossible.

I call it the 'Key of Harmonization'; I have completed the preliminary theoretical framework, but actual creation still faces many technical obstacles.

The first is to find a suitable basic life form; it must possess extremely high adaptability and self-reconstruction ability.

The 'King of Illusions' suggested that I consider using certain special creatures in her kingdom as a foundation; these creatures are born with morphological variability and high adaptability..."

After flipping through a few more pages, the tone of the notes began to change subtly, becoming more vigilant and heavy.

"Eternal Calendar 13782, trouble is coming.

Whenever I immerse myself in deep research, I can always feel a cold gaze piercing through the dimensional barrier, straight into my soul.

I suspect it is 'Him'."

"The evil curse has taken effect; I can feel my life force flowing away bit by bit.

Medical wizards are helpless; even the top healing spells can only slow down the spread of the curse, unable to completely clear it.

According to the 'King of Illusions', this is an ancient curse from another world, which will gradually erode the victim's spiritual core until the soul completely dissipates.

The saddest thing is that I clearly know that my time is running out, yet there are so many research plans that have not been completed..."

The next few pages recorded how Lans, in the final stage of his life, still tirelessly conducted research, trying to complete as much work as possible in a limited time.

He detailed the further improvement of the Autophagic Slime Monster and a series of unfinished conceptions.

"Eternal Calendar 14001.

Time is running out; I must make a choice.

There are too many unfinished conceptions, but my energy is limited; I decided to record the most important items first:

1. Preliminary framework of 'Soul Resonance' technology

This technology may be the ultimate breakthrough in bloodline modulation, allowing the operator to directly influence the soul structure of the receptor, rather than being limited to physical bloodline changes.

2. Theoretical basis of 'Consciousness Archiving'

This is a bold conception I conceived together with the 'King of Illusions'; we are trying to create a method that can permanently preserve consciousness, which may be a key step in overcoming soul decay.

3. Perfection of the prototype of 'Key of Harmonization'

This is the project most likely to succeed at present; I have completed basic research, and the breakthrough point is to find, or create, a basic life form that can carry this type of harmonization ability."

Luo En couldn't hide the surprise in his eyes.

Lans's conceptions were even more radical and grand than he expected, especially the "Consciousness Archiving" technology.

Actually wanting to solve the problem of soul decay that even Wizard Kings or even Demon Gods might be helpless about once and for all.

The last few pages of the notebook were the dying instructions written by Lans at the end of his life.

"Eternal Calendar 14005.

The fire of life is about to go out; this will be my last record.

My research has reached the limit of what can be achieved at present, but there are still too many unfinished conceptions and dreams.

Hereby formally declare:

If there are people in later generations who can truly understand and inherit my research philosophy and complete the conceptions I failed to complete, they can use this notebook to go to the 'Fairy Land'.

Make a request to my most respected friend, the 'King of Illusions', to obtain the Void Remains residual structure I left behind.

May the light of knowledge never go out.

—Lans Hewitt on the last day of his life"

The handwriting on this last page was significantly more trembling and chaotic than the front, showing that the author's physical condition at the time was extremely bad.

But even at the last moment of his life, Lans still maintained infinite enthusiasm for knowledge and exploration.

Luo En slowly closed the notebook, an indescribable complex emotion surging in his heart.

Lans's research experience and philosophy, as well as his spirit of not giving up the pursuit even when facing death, left a deep impression on him.

"The 'Key of Harmonization' conception, there are many places that can be referenced; this can also be considered the only content that can be tried a little at present.

As for soul resonance and consciousness archiving... there is no need to consider them before becoming an ancient alchemist."

His eyes flashed with light of thought.

"In addition, there are some projects I can do now, I can try."

In Lans's experimental notes, naturally, there were not only those overly grand conceptions.

For Luo En at present, the most important part is actually providing the most orthodox "Autophagic Slime Monster" modulation process.

In Lans's notes, it is emphasized that a senior modulation master who wants to advance to a true modulation master must start from cultivating his own unique "Autophagic Slime Monster".

Luo En's thoughts flew rapidly, integrating the information in Lans's notes with the knowledge he already knew.

Especially the detailed description of the layers of the Abyss, as well as the specific data of the time flow rate difference, these are extremely valuable practical information.

Combined with Lans's insights on how the Abyss environment affects biological mutation, he had a new understanding of some of his previous doubts.

In the next few hours, he immersed himself in various conceptions and theoretical deductions.

He could feel that his understanding of bloodline modulation was rising to a new height.

The theory of energy balance and self-adaptive adjustment in Lans's notes provided him with brand-new ideas and methods.

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Until late at night, when the last ray of light outside the window went out, Luo En finally stopped thinking and put away the notes and drafts.

The time flow rate difference of the Abyss, the possibility of modulation at the soul level, and the potential connection with the "King of Illusions".

"There are still many things to do tomorrow,"

he muttered to himself, then closed his eyes and entered a meditation state.

The morning sun spilled into the room through the gap in the curtains, plating the entire space with a golden halo.

Luo En had long ended his meditation and was sitting at the desk, continuing to study the ideas unfinished the night before.

He held a crystal in his hand, and through a special activation method, a thin energy film emerged on its surface, reflecting the note content he organized last night.

This convenient record reading method is a technology unique to the Central Lands, far more efficient than flipping through physical notebooks.

"Lans's Soul Resonance Theory," Luo En read the text flowing on the crystal surface with focus.

The content displayed in the crystal was the core viewpoint he extracted from Lans's notes last night: the essence of Soul Resonance technology.

That is, to establish a special energy channel between the operator and the receptor.

Allowing the operator to directly perceive and influence the soul structure of the receptor, rather than stopping at bloodline changes at the material level.

If this technology succeeds, it will completely break the limitations of current bloodline modulation.

Making pure-blood level transformation possible, and even able to repair deep bloodline pollution and defects.

"This has an essential commonality with my 'Furnace Concept', which can be used for reference."

Luo En rotated the crystal lightly, and the content on the surface switched to his own conception notes.

The core of the Furnace Concept is to create a special "Furnace" structure that can be separated without affecting himself.

Enabling it to absorb, transform, and purify various pollutions, while feeding back the purified energy to the user.

Although the two technologies have different starting points and goals,

"Perhaps, this is not a coincidence." Luo En began to think carefully:

"Maybe at a deeper level, all research on the soul points to the same essence."

However, his current level of pollution accumulation is still within a controllable range.

After all, the grace replenishment and the pocket watch's reset ability are both continuously exerting power, and coupled with the removal of the original pollution after advancing to Morning Star, there is no need to worry too much about this aspect for at least a year or two.

Therefore, he should be busy with more urgent matters now.

Such as the continued improvement and preliminary attempts of the simulation device, as well as putting more effort into enchanting, striving to take up a new profession as soon as possible.

Luo En opened his eyes, put the crystal back on the table, and turned his gaze to the gradually brightening sky outside the window.

The lingering charm of the festival still drifted in the city, and the decorations on the streets had not yet been removed.

Some young apprentices had even just finished their all-night celebrations and were dragging their exhausted bodies back to the dormitories in the morning light.

"Even in the most rigorous academic environment, students are still like this."

He sighed, his tone carrying the empathy of someone who had experienced it.

When he was a student, he also always had day-night reversed revelries during holidays, only his way of pleasing himself was limited to the dormitory and home.

However, as for now...

Luo En stood up, walked to the balcony, and took a deep breath of the fresh morning air.

Even on holidays, he must persist with a strict schedule and research plan.

Just as he was preparing to return to the study, a soft knock on the door interrupted his thoughts.

"Master, breakfast is ready."

Ailan's voice came from outside the door, as soft as a breeze.

"Okay, I'll be there right away."

Luo En responded, took one last look at the crystal in his hand, and then left the room.

In the dining room, a sumptuous breakfast was already laid out neatly.

Compared to the Black Mist Jungle, the ingredients in the Central Lands are undoubtedly richer and more refined.

Various rare magic fruits and specially cultivated meats can provide energy and nourishment far exceeding ordinary food.

Ailan stood to the side, her emerald figure appearing exceptionally vivid in the morning light;

Daier floated by the pool, her big eyes sneakily eyeing the food on his plate.

Luo En forked a piece of fried meat and teased the little sea siren in the pool.

"Is Master's recent research going smoothly?" the tree spirit asked softly.

Feeding the fried meat into Daier's mouth, Luo En nodded gently: "There has been some progress."

He did not elaborate, but Ailan was already accustomed to her master's concise way of communicating.

As Luo En's capable assistant, she understood when to ask, when not to ask, and how to provide support in an appropriate manner.

"Ailan, I am very interested in the cultivation of autophagy slimes in Lans's notes."

Luo En said while enjoying his breakfast:

"Help me organize the ways to obtain relevant materials and see if materials can be purchased directly through the Crystal Spire's internal mentor channels."

(End of chapter)