Chapter 342: A Sword Is Not Such an Inconvenient Object!

Inside the core laboratory of the Abyssal Observation Station, the light emitted by the magic crystal lamp casts twisting shadows on those eerie living stones.

Luo En carefully spreads out the thick research manuscript on the experimental table.

Those dense rune diagrams and technical derivations are as complex as spider webs.

"Professor, this is my recent research result."

He carefully observes the reaction of the projection.

After all, whether his next plan can be carried out smoothly depends on whether the other party will approve it:

"This is an adaptive training system that integrates multi-disciplinary technologies, which might change the mode of abyssal exploration to a certain extent."

This child, is he too impatient recently...

Thinking this, Youteer's silver eyes initially just scanned those drawings routinely.

But soon, his expression began to undergo subtle changes.

"This energy circulation structure..."

The old professor's voice reveals surprise, and his phantom stops in front of a particularly complex design drawing:

"How did you solve the repulsion problem between heterogeneous energy sources? This level of fusion should, in theory, be..."

As he reads deeper, Youteer's expression becomes increasingly heavy.

"Consciousness weaving technology, virtual environment construction, overlapping of multiple reality levels..."

His voice gradually becomes low, like an echo from the bottom of the abyss:

"Luo En, do you know what you are conceiving?"

The old professor's phantom begins to drift back and forth in the laboratory, silver light casting changing patterns on the twisting walls:

"This level of reality manipulation technology has already touched upon certain... fields that should not be touched easily."

"What are you referring to?"

Luo En maintains that iconic calmness, only pure thirst for knowledge in his eyes:

"From a technical point of view, these theories have solid foundation support."

Youteer is silent for a long time, his phantom becoming dimmer.

When he speaks again, his voice carries a deep worry:

"There was once an extraterritorial civilization called the 'Dream Weavers' who reached unimaginable heights in virtual reality technology."

The old professor's eyes become distant, as if gazing at a certain segment in the long river of time:

"They created virtual worlds indistinguishable from reality, and every individual could experience any life they wanted in them. Eventually..."

"The final ending of this civilization shouldn't be too good..."

"You guessed right; that civilization chose to migrate collectively into the virtual space."

Youteer's voice is like the whisper of the god of death:

"When everyone was immersed in perfect illusions, the maintenance system of the real world began to collapse. Trillions of consciousnesses dissipated when the system overloaded, and the entire civilization turned into nothingness."

He pauses, silver eyes looking directly at Luo En:

"But what is truly terrifying is not accidents, but that some ancient existences will conduct... active corrections for this kind of development that deviates too much from the natural track."

This information moves Luo En's heart.

Although he has already learned similar content from the King of Mirages, he must pretend as if he is hearing it for the first time:

"Active correction?"

"In this universe, there exist some regulatory mechanisms beyond our understanding."

Youteer's phantom becomes more erratic:

"They do not allow any civilization to deviate too much from the established track. The destruction of the Dream Weaver civilization looks like a system failure, but in reality..."

The old professor does not finish, but the implication is already very clear.

Luo En pretends to be deeply shocked, while confirming the authenticity of the King of Mirages' information in his heart.

But immediately, Youteer's expression begins to change.

From the initial warning and worry, it gradually turns into some kind of complex relief and expectation.

"However..."

He re-examines Luo En's design drawings, his tone beginning to soften:

"Your technical route shows sufficient caution. These multiple safety locks, pollution isolation systems, forced return mechanisms..."

The old professor's phantom drifts slowly in the laboratory, his voice carrying a tone of praise:

"It can be seen that you have not been carried away by the possibilities of technology. This rational attitude reminds me of... some people from a long time ago."

Youteer stops by the window, gazing at the direction of the abyss in the distance:

"Cassandra also showed me similar cross-era innovations when she was young. That thirst for the unknown, that challenge to the boundaries of technology..."

He sighs:

"But time is the most ruthless sculptor. It has witnessed the rise of countless geniuses and also witnessed their loss in the face of power."

"The Cassandra of that year held a pure thirst for knowledge, just like you now."

The old professor turns to face Luo En, silver eyes full of scrutiny:

"But the road of conquest is as bottomless as the abyss. When you gaze into it, it is also gazing into you."

"The current her has completely indulged in plundering and expansion."

Youteer's voice becomes heavy:

"She thinks that by endless conquest she can obtain more powerful power, but she doesn't know that this kind of blind plundering only makes people deviate from the true path."

The old professor's phantom becomes more solid, eyes full of deep worry:

"True strong people are by no means those lunatics who only know how to plunder. The process of a Great Wizard establishing their own kingdom to achieve Wizard King requires wisdom, balance, and persistence in their own essence."

"Simple violent conquest can only obtain superficial obedience, but cannot touch the true core of power."

Youteer's words are like a head-on blow:

"This is also why I place my hope in you; the rationality you show now might be able to go further than Cassandra, of course, provided you can always maintain..."

Luo En listens silently to these words, having a clearer understanding of his own path in his heart.

"I will keep your warning in mind."

He does not evade the questions Youteer raises:

"For me, technology is just a tool, and conquest is just a means. The true goal is to explore the essence of knowledge."

"Very good."

Youteer nods with satisfaction, his phantom becoming bright again:

"Based on my previous promise, I will approve your small-scale pilot in the observation station. But remember, any behavior of seeking quick success might be fatal."

The old professor's tone becomes serious again:

"Also, simulation involving abyssal activity characteristics needs to be extra careful. These traits are extremely polluting; once out of control..."

"I will establish a triple isolation system."

Luo En responds concisely:

"Complete isolation at the physical, energy, and spiritual levels."

"Start from the smallest scale and gradually expand. Conduct complete testing before every experiment."

Youteer continues to urge:

"Also, if any abnormality is found during the experiment... even the smallest sign, you must immediately stop all operations."

"I certainly understand."

The old professor gazes at Luo En, feeling somewhat sentimental:

"Looking at you now, I seem to see those young faces of students full of hope again..."

His voice becomes more distant:

"Time flies, and most of them have disappeared in the long river of history. Some died in accidents, some were lost in power, and some... chose paths completely different from the beginning."

"Only a very few people can maintain their original intention under the scouring of time."

Youteer's phantom begins to become transparent:

"The promise I once made to you is still valid. If you can always stick to your path and not be confused by external things... Selna's phantom core, the key to the Chaotic Blood World, and the Throne Seed... these will all become your help on the road ahead."

"I will not let you down, Professor."

Luo En promises sincerely:

"No matter how powerful power I obtain, the original intention of exploring knowledge will not change."

………………

The night is deep, and Luo En returns to his private laboratory alone.

Deep in his heart, he feels a pure satisfaction because he has obtained Youteer's recognition. After all, his research direction has been officially affirmed and has help.

"Master, you are back."

A gentle voice sounds, and a verdant figure floats over from the corner:

"Judging from your expression, today's achievement display should be very successful?"

"Better than expected."

Luo En answers concisely, while starting to organize the materials on the table:

"The project has been approved, and pilot operation can begin the day after tomorrow."

Hearing this news, Ailan's branches tremble slightly, which is her unconscious action when expressing excitement:

"Such an important breakthrough, we must celebrate."

Her voice is full of joy, as if she is even happier than Luo En himself:

"Master, please wait a moment; I will go prepare some special food. There are many abyssal specialties in the storage room, and I can just try some new cooking methods."

"Don't be too troublesome."

Luo En looks up at his assistant: "Keep it simple."

"It's not troublesome at all."

Ailan swings her branches lightly:

"Being able to be busy for Master is my greatest happiness. Also, I have recently learned several new techniques for handling abyssal ingredients and can just test the effect." After speaking, the tree spirit floats quickly to the small kitchen area and begins to get busy.

Luo En continues to organize today's harvest, his thoughts gradually turning to another equally important project.

The conception of the activated magic sword.

This thought can be traced back to his apprentice period in the Black Fog Forest.

At that time, he had just come into contact with alchemy and the Black Wizard path, full of simple yearning for the intersection of multiple professions.

The initial idea was very simple: make a weapon that could resonate with his own bloodline.

And through the role of several rare ancient objects, see if it could achieve the isolation and purification of pollution.

And as knowledge accumulated and horizons broadened, this conception also constantly evolved.

From the initial simple conception, to the later energy isolation experiment and the running-in of soul steel, to the current complete activation of the activated magic sword...

Every skill improvement and strength breakthrough added new possibilities to this project.

However, in his conception, a sword is not such an inconvenient object.

What he wants is not just a magic sword, but a versatile weapon that can take into account form changes, self-growth, pollution isolation, etc.

To achieve these, relying on his own forging is definitely far behind.

However, it just so happens that he has a ready-made one in his hand now...

"Looking back now, the acquisition of the substitute puppet is the turning point of this plan."

Luo En sorts out the development trajectory of this project in his heart:

"It not only possesses all the basic traits I need, but more importantly, it is in an excellent environment."

Feedback information from the two-way link shows that the puppet is experiencing astonishing development under Nari's "care."

The sound wave control ability brought by the Echo Whale heart;

The time perception trait endowed by the Time Vine buds;

The consciousness manipulation potential contained in the Dream Crystal...

These are all precious traits that are difficult for him to obtain by relying on personal ability.

"Apostle Nari is indeed a good mother; if there is a chance in the future, maybe I can use Nari to launch a major reshuffle on the abyss side..."

A trace of an imperceptible smile appears on the corner of Luo En's mouth.

Of course, the existence of the two-way link ensures his control over the puppet, but the specific recovery process still needs careful planning.

"It's still early."

Luo En analyzes the current situation calmly:

"Let Nari continue to invest resources to cultivate the puppet until it reaches a certain critical point. Then..."

Just as he was immersed in these thoughts, a familiar career panel prompt sounded quietly in the depths of his consciousness:

【Detected special conception, analyzing related career paths...】

【Discovered combinations that can be intersected:

Magic Swordsman (Two and a half stars) + Black Wizard (Three stars) + Hunter Knight (Two and a half stars)】

【Generated fusion career: Unnamed Career (Three and a half stars)】

This sudden information makes Luo En raise his eyebrows slightly.

A three-and-a-half-star career has already reached a quite high level.

You know, a four-star career corresponds to the Great Wizard level.

【Unnamed Career (Three and a half stars) transfer conditions:

1. Mental attribute reaches 6.0 or above, Constitution attribute reaches 5.0 or above

2. Possess special carrier:

Fully charged substitute puppet (Calamity Incarnation)

Thousand-Change Phantom assistance

3. Complete "Triple Awakening Ritual":

Magic Sword Creation (Magic Swordsman)

Pollution Transformation (Black Wizard)

Will Trial (Hunter Knight)

4. Master ancient technology "Pollution Separation"

Traits: Dual Existence, Abyssal Adaptation, Calamity Manifestation, Combat Switching】

Carefully analyzing these conditions, Luo En finds that he is not far from transferring:

"Mental attribute 6.0 corresponds to breaking through to the Moon-level wizard, which is hopeful within a year. Constitution 5.0 is a bit difficult, still need to work hard on the bloodline path."

"But the key is still the 'Pollution Separation' technology and the Triple Awakening Ritual."

The acquisition channel for this technology is not yet clear, but Luo En recalls his "Thousand-Change Phantom."

"Maybe through the Historical Research skill, I can learn related technology from its memory."

As for the Triple Awakening Ritual, it corresponds to three professions:

Magic Sword Creation—complete the production of the activated magic sword

Pollution Baptism—turn the stubborn disease of mental pollution into his own use

Will Trial—break the obstacles in the heart

"These challenges, although difficult, are within controllable range."

Luo En evaluates the success probability calmly:

"And the value of those traits..."

Dual existence, abyssal adaptation, calamity manifestation, combat switching...

Each represents powerful combat ability and survival advantages.

"If I can really successfully transfer..."

Expectation surges in Luo En's heart, but is soon suppressed by reason:

"Cannot be impatient. All preparatory work must be done perfectly."

Ten thousand roads will eventually intersect at one place, and then lead to that transcendent realm above the limit.

Luo En looks at the special fusion career on the career panel that has not yet been named, plus the hints of the two routes of ancient alchemist and mystic.

He has already realized his next path...

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 343 =====

"That's great! I've already started missing this lively little fellow. It's been so quiet in the lab these past few months that I'm not even used to it."

During the meal, Luo En's thoughts returned to the specific implementation plan for the activated magic sword.

After his exchange with Youteer today, he had a clearer plan for this project.

"First, I need to craft magic amplification crystals."

He sorted through the technical route in his mind:

"That blueprint worth 1000 contribution points will not only allow the magic sword to possess staff functions, but more importantly, provide the energy support for the puppet's form transformation."

"Then there is the fusion of soul steel materials. The plasticity and magic-conducting characteristics of this special metal are just right for combining with the puppet's active traits."

"The most critical part is the timing."

Luo En calmly analyzed the various possibilities:

"I must find an opportunity to complete the magic sword forging while the puppet accumulates enough ability; I can't really let it stay in the abyss forever."

Just as he was immersed in these ideas, a familiar professional panel prompt sounded quietly in the depths of his consciousness:

【Special concept detected, analyzing relevant career paths...】

【Combination found that can be intersected:

Magic Swordsman (two and a half stars) + Black Wizard (three stars) + Demon Hunter Knight (two and a half stars)】

【Generating fusion career: Unnamed Career (three and a half stars)】

This sudden information made Luo En raise his eyebrows slightly.

A three-and-a-half-star career had already reached a quite high level.

One must know that a four-star career can correspond to the Great Wizard level.

【Unnamed Career (three and a half stars) advancement conditions:

1. Spirit attribute reaches 6.0 or above, Constitution attribute reaches 5.0 or above

2. Possess special carrier:

Fully charged substitute puppet (Calamity Incarnation)

Thousand-Change Phantom assistance

3. Complete the "Triple Awakening Ritual":

Magic Sword Creation (Magic Swordsman)

Pollution Transformation (Black Wizard)

Will Trial (Demon Hunter Knight)

4. Master the ancient technique "Pollution Separation"

Traits: Dual Existence, Abyss Adaptation, Calamity Manifestation, Combat Switching】

Carefully analyzing these conditions, Luo En discovered that he was not far from changing careers:

"A spirit attribute of 6.0 corresponds to breaking through to the Moon-Sun level wizard; there is hope within a year.

A constitution of 5.0 is a bit difficult; I still need to work harder on the bloodline path."

"But the key is still the 'Pollution Separation' technique and the Triple Awakening Ritual."

The acquisition channel for this technique was still unclear, but Luo En remembered his "Thousand-Change Phantom."

"Perhaps through historical research skills, I can learn the relevant technique from its memories."

As for the Triple Awakening Ritual, it corresponds to three careers:

Magic Sword Creation — complete the production of the activated magic sword

Pollution Baptism — turn the stubborn ailment of spiritual pollution into one's own use

Will Trial — break through the obstacles in the heart

"Although these challenges are difficult, they are all within a controllable range."

Luo En calmly evaluated the success probability:

"And the value of those traits..."

Dual Existence, Abyss Adaptation, Calamity Manifestation, Combat Switching...

Each item represents powerful combat ability and survival advantages.

"If I can really successfully change careers..."

A sense of expectation surged in Luo En's heart, but it was quickly suppressed by rationality:

"I cannot be impatient. All preparatory work must be done perfectly."

Thousands of paths will eventually converge at one point, then lead to that transcendent realm beyond the limit.

Luo En looked at the special fusion career on the professional panel that had not yet been named, plus the hints of the two routes of Ancient Alchemist and Occultist.

He already had some realization about his upcoming path...

(End of chapter)