Chapter 501: The Nuclear Fusion Fist

Chapter 501: The Nuclear Fusion Fist

"Electromagnetic Field Configuration!"

Titanium Cobalt Blue enlarged the projected image several fold.

At its core were two magnetic poles, surrounded by a three-dimensional array of magnetic field lines. Each line formed a closed loop, with bright nodes near the poles, creating a simulation of a real electromagnetic field, bringing to life the abstract concept of a "field."

Ji Xinghuo could see the intricacies within this configuration.

While he could always sense the omnipresent electromagnetic field, he found it challenging to describe its true form with words.

This configuration was incredibly close to the real thing and implied complex rules and functions.

"Electromagnetic field configuration is just a broad category," Titanium Cobalt Blue said, pointing at the projection in front of them. "What you see here is one of the most basic forms."

"Many galactic civilizations and star kingdoms have researched electromagnetic field configurations, with varying levels of success. Their power and might differ greatly." Her face bore a proud look.

"Our family, the Titanium Cobalt clan of the Yuan Magnetism Sect, possesses the pinnacle of starry galaxy electromagnetic field configurations—the 'Yuan Magnetism Array.'"

"The Yuan Magnetism Array surpasses the configurations of the other two Titanium Cobalt families and countless electromagnetic anomalies from various star kingdoms across the galaxy. There are only a handful of formations that can rival the Yuan Magnetism Array."

Ji Xinghuo was astonished by Titanium Cobalt Blue's claims, though he wasn't sure how true they were. Nonetheless, he exclaimed, "That's incredible!"

"Of course," Titanium Cobalt Blue said, lifting her chin proudly. "For countless millennia, the Yuan Magnetism Sect has stood unwavering. On the few occasions we faced decline, we quickly rose back to power, thanks not only to the Titanium Cobalt Dragon but also to the Yuan Magnetism Array."

"The Yuan Magnetism Array is the culmination of the wisdom of countless ancestors of our family."

"It is an ethereal, peerless pearl formed from the combination of experience, knowledge, and ether technology. Through innumerable iterations and improvements, it has reached its limit and can now be considered flawless."

"As a core member of the family, there's no harm in sharing this with you." Titanium Cobalt Blue lowered her voice.

"Aside from amplifying anomaly power and accelerating the cultivation of stellar power, which are common effects of other electromagnetic field configurations, the most crucial function of the Yuan Magnetism Array is that it can aid in the advancement to becoming a Star Saint."

This revelation truly shocked Ji Xinghuo.

"Sister Blue, how significant is this aid?" he asked curiously, unable to contain his curiosity.

"According to past statistical data," Titanium Cobalt Blue whispered, "it can increase the probability of advancement by about 5%."

Ji Xinghuo's pupils dilated.

5% didn't seem like a large increment, but one had to consider that the majority of Heavenly Kings had a probability of advancing to Star Saint that was less than one in a thousand! Even the fourth-tier Heavenly Kings on the Ascending Star Sequence had only a 1% chance of advancement.

However, the Yuan Magnetism Array must have had some restrictions.

Otherwise, the number of Star Saints in the Yuan Magnetism Sect would have long surpassed those in other True Dragon families.

Sure enough, Titanium Cobalt Blue continued, "A 5% increase in probability is the ideal effect. To achieve this, the array requires at least 25 nodes, with each star species cultivated to its utmost limit, and a minimum of 11 star species nodes possessing Star Meteor anomalies."

Ji Xinghuo nodded.

Having a star species node meant possessing an anomaly, and a Heavenly King who could fuse 25 different anomalies at the peak of the sixth-stage was a rarity even in the True Dragon Dynasty.

Up until now, Ji Xinghuo had only acquired 26 anomalies.

With three additional fusion opportunities, he could fuse a total of 29 different species, meeting the optimal requirements for the Yuan Magnetism Array. The probability of advancing to Star Saint was already relatively high for anomalies with over 20 anomalies, even without the aid of the Yuan Magnetism Array.

Ji Xinghuo guessed that the four geniuses of the Infinite Sequence must have fused more than 25 different species.

A portion of the Potential Dragon Sequence, the second tier, also possessed 25 anomalies.

It was challenging to find expansion curios.

However, for those geniuses born into Dragon King families, with access to vast resources, each evolution would likely be accompanied by the appropriate expansion curios, maximizing their number of different species and far surpassing other anomalies.

Expansion curios below the seventh tier could be acquired through power and wealth.

The same was true for star species below Star Meteor.

Ji Xinghuo was well aware of his true advantage—not the number of anomalies, but the high quality and advanced levels of his anomalies! The other two criteria of the Yuan Magnetism Array.

Most Heavenly Kings could cultivate their star species to the utmost limit given enough time, but possessing 11 Star Meteor anomalies was incredibly difficult.

This requirement was even more challenging than fusing 25 different anomalies and was the hardest to achieve.

Seeing the thoughtful look on Ji Xinghuo's face, Titanium Cobalt Blue asked, "Can you meet these three criteria at the peak of the sixth stage?"

Ji Xinghuo smiled but remained silent.

"What should I do?" Ji Xinghuo asked.

The Yuan Magnetism Array was surely a closely guarded secret of the Titanium Cobalt family, something that even core members wouldn't easily obtain.

"The Yuan Magnetism Array is under the direct control of the Dragon King. You'll need to submit a request to him. With his permission, you can enter the Stellar Hall in the Yuan Magnetism Palace, where your genetic analysis and physical data will be used to determine the node positions for the array," Titanium Cobalt Blue explained.

The configuration of the Yuan Magnetism Array was not set in stone.

It was tailored to each individual, and the positioning of the star species nodes varied for every person who constructed it.

As such, the array couldn't be stolen; it was, in essence, a set of theories and methods unique to each person.

"Every family member who reaches the sixth stage has the qualifications to apply," Titanium Cobalt Blue added.

"The first determination is free, but it will only give you 11 star species nodes, which is just enough for the initial construction of the Yuan Magnetism Array, reaching the third level of the sixth stage."

"From the 12th star species node onwards, you'll need to make contributions to the family to obtain the subsequent node positions," she said, a meaningful look on her face.

Ji Xinghuo nodded solemnly, indicating that he understood.

Once he chose to construct the Yuan Magnetism Array, he would be bound to the Titanium Cobalt family, under their control. To be precise, he would be under the control of the Titanium Cobalt Dragon King. If he were to betray the Dragon King, he wouldn't receive the subsequent node positions, and his strength would stagnate.

The Stellar Array wasn't just for cultivation at the sixth stage.

To advance to a Star Saint, one would continue to condense star species nodes, gradually perfecting and expanding the array to form an even more massive stellar formation.

Once this step was taken, there was no turning back.

"I have no choice," Ji Xinghuo said calmly.

Titanium Cobalt Blue wasn't surprised by his response and was glad to see Ji Xinghuo truly becoming a part of the family. "The Dragon King is a just and fair ruler. He values you greatly, and as long as you don't betray the family, you will eventually obtain the complete Yuan Magnetism Array," she said softly.

"My loyalty to the Dragon King and the family is unwavering," Ji Xinghuo replied with determination.

This was his heartfelt truth.

He had no conflicts of interest with the Titanium Cobalt family, and instead, he needed their support to reach the pinnacle.

Earth also needed the Titanium Cobalt family as a backer.

Pledging allegiance to the Titanium Cobalt Dragon King and his family was all gain and no loss.

Titanium Cobalt Blue smiled in relief.

"I'd like to apply for the Yuan Magnetism Array now. Is the Dragon King in the Yuan Magnetism Palace?" Ji Xinghuo asked.

This time, he had returned to Titanium Ring City to cultivate diligently and quickly reach the upper limit of the first level of the sixth stage. He also intended to prepare for his return to Earth, as his sister was due to give birth in about seven months, and he wanted to be there for her.

Since he could leave at any time, it would be best to get the Yuan Magnetism Array node positioning sooner rather than later.

"So soon?" Titanium Cobalt Blue asked, a little surprised.

Ji Xinghuo nodded but didn't explain himself.

"I haven't seen the Dragon King in a while, and if you wish to meet him, you must first submit your application at the Yuan Magnetism Palace, but I can't guarantee when you'll be granted an audience. You may have to wait in Titanium Ring City for a while..."

Before Titanium Cobalt Blue could finish her sentence, both of them received a brainwave in the form of an electromagnetic wave, which transformed into a majestic voice.

"Yanyue Jin, go directly to the Stellar Hall."

It was the voice of the Titanium Cobalt Dragon King.

Ji Xinghuo was both surprised and delighted. He quickly stood up and replied respectfully, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Ever since his first day in Titanium Ring City, he had known that everything within the city and the ring-shaped city floating above was under the Titanium Cobalt Dragon King's control. The Dragon King seemed to know everything, and on previous occasions, he had received direct responses.

Today, upon his return to Titanium Ring City, Ji Xinghuo had made many preparations.

He hadn't dared to bring Qinghong with him.

Doomsday had also completely merged with his body, and he used the Deception Mask to hide its presence, not daring to let any hint of its abnormality be detected.

After entering Titanium Ring City, Ji Xinghuo hadn't dared to use his Macrocosmic Eye indiscriminately.

As he had expected...

Ji Xinghuo was secretly relieved that the Titanium Cobalt Dragon King paid close attention to him. From the moment he had emerged from the jump array, the Macrocosmic Eye had sensed it and had tried to automatically lock onto the direction of the Yuan Magnetism Palace several times, but Ji Xinghuo had managed to control it each time.

Each time the Macrocosmic Eye sensed something, it indicated that the Titanium Cobalt Dragon King was observing him.

Previously, he had been unable to detect this.

This one-sided information asymmetry made Ji Xinghuo uncomfortable, and he had always been cautious in Titanium Ring City. Now, he was finally able to sense the Dragon King's presence, regaining some initiative.

Titanium Cobalt Blue stood up as well and smiled, "I've never seen His Majesty hold someone in such high regard; it makes me a bit envious."

"I feel the pressure," Ji Xinghuo replied, feigning surprise.

"Let's go," Titanium Cobalt Blue said, seeing his eagerness. "I'll take you to the Stellar Hall."

The two flew out from the top of the tower, transforming into streaks of electric light as they weaved through Titanium Ring City. Soon, they arrived at the majestic Yuan Magnetism Palace, where a squad of Dragon King Guards was already waiting, having received their orders.

Following the Dragon King Guards, they entered the Yuan Magnetism Palace, traversing through corridors of alloy, deep into the heart of the Yuan Magnetism Sect. Finally, they reached the entrance of a grand palace.

They halted outside the hundred-meter-tall doors.

"Only you can enter the Stellar Hall. We'll wait outside," Titanium Cobalt Blue said.

Ji Xinghuo nodded.

The massive doors slid open to reveal a gap just wide enough for one person, and then they stopped.

He walked through the narrow opening and found himself in an enormous inner hall that was over a kilometer in size. The spacious hall had a spotless floor made of alloy, polished to a mirror-like shine. The domed ceiling soared to a height of over three hundred meters, and tens of thousands of stars twinkled in the air, resembling a brilliant galaxy.

This was the Stellar Hall!

The Stellar Hall was empty, except for a metal platform several meters high at its center.

However, this was just the surface.

Ji Xinghuo sensed that behind the walls, floor, and ceiling of the Stellar Hall lay countless intricate and sophisticated instruments. Some of them, like the jump array, were hidden within the folds of the ether, powered by ether crystals.

The electromagnetic field here was also unusual. While the magnetic field strength wasn't exceptionally high, each fluctuation of the magnetic field was extremely regular, indicating that it was being controlled.

He flew onto the platform.

Instantly, the entire Stellar Hall trembled slightly, and the invisible massive instruments were activated.

Projection screens appeared in the air above the hall, displaying a plethora of data and information that refreshed and changed continuously. Corresponding images and lists also appeared, gradually analyzing Ji Xinghuo's information, including his race, genes, dragon power, and the number of anomalies.

Ji Xinghuo maintained a calm expression, but his heart couldn't help but pound with anxiety.

The other data didn't matter.

The value of his dragon power (also known as stellar power) was of no consequence, and Titanium Cobalt Dragon King already knew about it. However, the information about his anomalies was a different matter!

"I hope they don't probe my anomaly information," he thought anxiously.

Fortunately, they didn't.

In the end, the projection screens only listed the number of his anomalies as 26, his dragon power as 182,000, and other insignificant data.

Ji Xinghuo secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

The function of the Myriad Phenomenon Star Pupil was unique, and ordinary probing instruments in the Stellar Hall couldn't possibly detect it.

At that moment, the projection screens disappeared, and the stars in the hall began to move rapidly, forming a massive electromagnetic field configuration and making constant adjustments and changes.

The stars went out one by one, reducing in number.

After two and a half hours, only 11 stars remained in the air, forming the most simplified electromagnetic field model.

The starlight shone brilliantly!

The 11 stars descended and transformed into rays of light that shot into Ji Xinghuo's head, translating into a vast amount of knowledge within his consciousness. "Overclocking" automatically kicked in, and he effortlessly absorbed the information.

Ji Xinghuo stood motionless on the platform, digesting the information.

The most important piece of information was the location of the 11 star species nodes.

Starting from the star gland, these nodes were distributed throughout his torso, with strict regulations governing their distance and positioning. The order of condensation couldn't be altered, and the star species shells had to be implanted one by one into their corresponding positions to form the nodes.

"Hu..."

Ji Xinghuo opened his eyes.

With this, he would be able to cultivate up to the third level of the sixth stage.

Suddenly, a rift in space appeared before him, and a plain stone tablet flew out. The voice of the Titanium Cobalt Dragon King resounded in the Stellar Hall, "This is a reward for you. Work hard."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Ji Xinghuo quickly expressed his gratitude.

He injected a wisp of stellar power into the stone tablet and saw its contents.

In an instant, he finished reading the relatively short content and his eyes widened in surprise.

This was a module of the Yuan Magnetism Array.

By fusing multiple corresponding anomalies and condensing star species nodes, a combination anomaly effect could be achieved under the integration of the Star Array.

Inscribed on the stone tablet was the "Nuclear Fusion Fist"!

(End of Chapter)

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