Chapter 170: Synthesis Concept, an Unprecedented Model

Chapter 170: Synthesis Concept, an Unprecedented Model

The Magic Pattern Core is incredibly powerful, both offensively and defensively, making it undoubtedly the best choice for the initial model of a Talent Crystal. At least, it’s the best choice among the resources currently at Su Nan’s disposal!

In fact, Su Nan had a vague idea even when he first fused with the first Magic Pattern Core. It’s only recently that this idea has started to become clearer.

The Magic Pattern Core is essentially a massive assembly of runes, much like a Talent Crystal model. The fundamental nature of both is a conglomeration of runes, so converting the Magic Pattern Core into a Talent Crystal model shouldn’t be too difficult.

More importantly, the Magic Pattern Core can be infinitely upgraded and strengthened.

Given enough time, Su Nan can use the Magic Pattern Core as a template to create a higher-grade Talent Crystal model. For Su Nan, who is currently in the resource-scarce Starlight Continent and hasn’t even reached the level of a formal Wizard, this is undoubtedly the best outcome.

He estimates that on the current Starlight Continent, the methods to construct high-grade Talent Crystal models can likely only be found within the three great Wizard lineages. However, the Tower of the Celestial Stars, which might have such methods, won’t open for another six years, and he doesn’t plan to wait that long.

Moreover, if the Tower of the Celestial Stars doesn’t have the high-grade Talent Crystal models, wouldn’t he just be wasting several years?

All things considered, choosing the Magic Pattern Core as the initial model is clearly the best choice.

The second step in constructing a Talent Crystal is to create the model.

Generally, the higher the grade of the Talent Crystal model, the more runes it contains, and the more difficult the construction process becomes.

Even the lowest-grade Talent Crystal model contains between 800,000 to 1,000,000 runes, far exceeding the number in a Magic Pattern Core. The construction time for such a vast number of runes is measured in decades.

The time required for intermediate and high-grade Talent Crystal models is even longer.

In fact, many Wizard apprentices who meet the requirements for Star Rings and mental power often get stuck at this stage and never manage to complete the construction of a Talent Crystal model before their lifespans end.

Of course, there are ways to shorten the construction time of a Talent Crystal model.

In the Wizard world, there are many potions that can accelerate the construction process. Essentially, any potion that enhances meditation efficiency can have an effect here.

“I have Divine Blood Amber and the Transcendent Potion, so the construction speed of the Talent Crystal model should be faster than normal. However, it’s still unlikely to complete a high-grade Talent Crystal model before the Tower of the Celestial Stars opens.”

After all, a high-grade Talent Crystal is several times more difficult to construct than a low-grade one. Completing one within ten years would already be considered fast.

Unless there are other potions that can further increase the construction speed.

If it were a low-grade Talent Crystal model, he might be able to complete it before the Tower of the Celestial Stars opens.

“By the way, I wonder if Talent Crystal models can be synthesized?”

A sudden flash of inspiration struck Su Nan.

The Cube can only synthesize physical items, and the Talent Crystal model, like the Magic Pattern Core, is composed of runes. It lacks the rare metal as a carrier, so he’s not sure if it counts as a physical item.

“I can try.”

After some thought, Su Nan quickly made up his mind.

Since he can’t construct a high-grade Talent Crystal model before the Tower of the Celestial Stars opens, he might as well use the Magic Pattern Core as the initial model to construct a low-grade Talent Crystal model and see if it can be synthesized.

If it fails, he’ll have wasted a few years, but it will serve as experience for constructing a high-grade Talent Crystal model.

But if it succeeds, it could be a huge breakthrough.

He might even synthesize a Talent Crystal that is even more advanced than a high-grade one, something unprecedented!

The benefits for his future Wizard path would be immense!

“Worth a try!”

Su Nan made his decision.

The third step in constructing a Talent Crystal model is to crystallize it.

Wizard apprentices need to inject mental power into the constructed model to fill it and transform it into a crystalline form. This process also takes an extremely long time, often measured in years.

After all, the mental power of a Wizard apprentice is a mere fraction of what is required for the model’s crystallization.

The entire process is a repetitive cycle of injecting and recovering mental power.

The only way to shorten this process is by using special items to speed up mental power recovery, thereby reducing the time spent.

Su Nan has already made arrangements for this.

He happens to have a very suitable item at his disposal—the Golden Apple!

Consuming the Golden Apple grants a magical effect of infinite vitality. No matter how much physical or mental power is consumed, it can be instantly restored to peak condition, lasting for about an hour.

This hour should be enough to fill the model for the higher-tier talent crystal.

"By next year's Rejuvenation Month, I should be able to construct the seventeenth star ring. After that, I'll work on the eighteenth star ring and boost my mental power to 60 points, which will allow me to start constructing the talent crystal model."

"Before that, I need to get the model ready."

Su Nan took a deep breath. He had a lot of work ahead of him.

Creating a soul crystal, refining a steel golem, synthesizing a new second-ring legendary puppet.

Extracting the blood of the multi-winged monster to study bloodline marks and divine energy.

Creating the talent crystal model.

Each task would take a significant amount of time.

Additionally, he couldn't neglect his own training.

Su Nan could already foresee himself being extremely busy in the coming days.

"I need to start planning the formation of the third small golem army."

Su Nan glanced at the few spatial rings in front of him.

Although the ambush on the Eternal Life Society had its share of unexpected events, it was ultimately successful and highly profitable.

The multi-winged monster aside, the total value of just these seven spatial rings easily exceeded 500,000 gold.

After all, their original owners were top-tier third-circle wizard apprentices, each with considerable wealth.

With this money, the funding gap for forming the third small golem army was significantly reduced.

Leaving the control center, Su Nan returned to his study and summoned Carolina and the Red Widow.

"Have the Magic Rune Knights in Giant Eye City stand down and return."

After giving the order, Su Nan added, "From now on, report immediately if you discover any other tribes or city-states."

Carolina responded first, then asked curiously, "Master, do you have other plans?"

Su Nan didn't hide anything, "I need a large number of souls to create soul crystals."

Carolina and the Red Widow immediately understood.

Both were ruthless individuals and saw no issue with using souls to create soul crystals.

If they knew how to extract souls, they would have done it themselves long ago.

Soul crystals were valuable resources.

After inquiring about the progress of the exploration, and finding everything in order, Su Nan dismissed the two women. He then left the Dragon Forest and returned to Base 1, heading straight for the palace.

When he met Koy, the latter was practicing martial techniques.

Even as the ruler of a nation, Koy hadn't neglected his training and continued to practice breathing techniques and martial skills diligently every day.

With an abundant supply of Dragon Blood Fruits, he had already broken through to become a second-ring legendary knight two months ago.

At the age of thirty-one, a second-ring legendary knight was a rarity on the entire Starlight Continent.

However, at this level, using Dragon Blood Fruits to rapidly advance required sixth-grade Dragon Blood Fruits.

The entire Magic Plant Garden's harvest of Dragon Blood Fruits in one cycle wasn't enough to synthesize even one sixth-grade fruit.

Moreover, one wasn't enough; it needed to be consumed regularly.

Given this, Koy reduced the number of Dragon Blood Fruits he consumed.

Even if Su Nan could provide them, he didn't have the funds to spend on them.

As long as he could advance to a third-ring legendary knight within six years to coincide with the opening of the Starlight Tower, there was no need to rush.

"Here."

When Koy finished his training and walked over, Su Nan tossed him a rune stone and a vial of potion.

Koy caught them steadily, examined them, and a smile spread across his face.

He had already heard from Su Nan about the ambush on the Eternal Life Society and immediately understood that the stone was the key to the Starlight Tower and the potion was the Dawn Potion.

After a moment, Koy recovered from his excitement and, as if remembering something, asked, "What about the Eternal Life Society?"

"Starting today, the Eternal Life Society no longer exists on the Starlight Continent," Su Nan said with a smile.

"That's excellent news!" Koy beamed.

The existence of the Eternal Life Society was a significant threat to any ruler, as one never knew when those lunatics might cause disaster.

The downfall of the Eternal Life Society was an undeniably good thing for the entire southeastern region of the continent.

"There's one more thing I need to discuss with you."

Su Nan relayed what Rose had told him earlier.

After listening, Koy pondered for a while and then said solemnly, "That's actually a good proposal."

"Recently, the Azure Gold Empire has been making more and more aggressive moves, almost openly preparing to attack the duchy. While I'm not afraid, fighting the empire alone is a tough challenge. Even if we defeat the empire, other nations might take advantage of the situation. It would be better to find a few allies and use this opportunity to completely destroy the empire!"

After all, the Azure Gold Empire had been the dominant power in the southeastern region for several hundred years, with deep roots and resources. Even with the Blackrock Cavalry and the golem army, the Starlight Duchy couldn't guarantee a 100% victory.

It wouldn't be bad to have other countries help share some of the pressure.

Moreover, even if they manage to conquer the Azure Gold Empire, the current size of the Starlight Principality would make it difficult to swallow it whole. It would be more practical to share some of the spoils, reducing casualties and making it a worthwhile deal.

Su Nan nodded but didn't say anything. He was just relaying a message, and what to do next was up to Koy to decide.

As for the surface war, apart from the deal with the Starlight Principality, Su Nan had no intention of getting involved further.

At this stage, he was focusing more on enhancing his strength and expanding the Star Alliance. He simply didn't have the spare energy to deal with the surface war.

With him and the Star Alliance as their backing, the Starlight Principality didn't need to worry about losing the war.

"If we go to war with the Azure Gold Empire, I hope to hire a golem legion from you," Koy said.

Su Nan thought about it and agreed. He was planning to form a third small golem legion anyway. Diverting one to support the surface war wouldn't be a big issue, and it would also help ease his financial pressure a bit.

Afterward, Su Nan got busy.

After personally wiping out a few native tribes and a native city-state, he harvested a large number of soul crystals. He then began to mass-produce and synthesize steel golems.

Synthesizing a single 2nd Circle Legendary Elite Steel Golem required six steel golems, with a cost of around 9,000 gold coins. Adding in the costs for permanent spells and magical enhancements, the total cost was about 12,000 gold coins, which was 10,000 gold coins less than a high-tier stone golem of the same level!

In other words, if he replaced all the Elite Stone Golems and High-Tier Stone Golems in the small golem legion with Steel Golems and Elite Steel Golems, he could save about 300,000 gold coins.

Forming a small golem legion would cost around 700,000 gold coins, so this would save him more than 40% of the cost!

The value of the loot he obtained from the ambush on the Eternal Life Society was enough to form a small golem legion.

This was the greatest benefit of mastering the soul crystal manufacturing technique!

Su Nan immediately decided that from now on, he would no longer synthesize Elite and High-Tier Stone Golems, and would use Steel Golems instead.

After that, he tried synthesizing a 3rd Circle Legendary Puppet using steel golems, but the final cost was 78,000 gold coins, which was 20,000 gold coins more than a gold golem.

"Sure enough, synthesis is much more expensive than crafting."

Shaking his head, Su Nan decided it was better to craft gold golems. Now that he could manufacture soul crystals, the only thing he lacked was magical gold.

In the transformation zone, inside the laboratory.

Su Nan used the Mage's Hand to control the blood, carefully drawing the final blood rune on the back of his hand.

As the blood glowed, a new bloodline mark formed.

Looking at the crimson mark on his hand, Su Nan smiled satisfactorily.

This was a bloodline mark he created using the blood of a multi-winged monster, which allowed him to control air currents and instantly release a barrage of air blades.

He remembered how the multi-winged monster had used this move to instantly kill Red Heart, demonstrating its formidable power.

"Another trump card in my arsenal."

Under the light, both the backs of Su Nan's hands were now marked with bloodline runes.

One side had the Bell of Doom mark, and the other had the Air Blade mark.

During the previous operation, all five Bell of Doom marks were consumed, and Su Nan had only recently redrawn two new ones.

The Air Blade mark, being newly researched, had only one.

To completely cover both the backs of his hands with bloodline marks, he would need to accumulate a significant amount of blood.

"Although it will slow down the absorption of divine energy, I already have two divine creatures, so the double absorption rate will quickly make up for it."

During this time, Su Nan hadn't neglected his research on the multi-winged monster's divine energy. He had already extracted the divine energy from its body.

The only issue was that the multi-winged monster had once been worshipped by the Eye Demons, causing its divine energy to be tainted with a trace of faith power.

Although very weak, it was still a form of contamination.

The divine energy would need to be purified through magical synthesis before it could be absorbed, which would take a considerable amount of time.

However, with the additional divine energy from the multi-winged monster, his mental power should reach 60 points faster than he had initially anticipated.

(End of Chapter)

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