Chapter 162 Crisis and New Journey

For Jemin at this stage, this witchcraft is indeed quite suitable.

It does not directly improve combat effectiveness, but it can greatly improve his research efficiency, thereby indirectly accelerating his control of higher-level power.

Benjamin speculated that the reason why he awakened to such witchcraft was probably because he had been obsessed with research for such a long time, and had devoted almost all his energy to the exploration and analysis of knowledge.

His Ring of Truth embodies his most core needs and deepest understanding into this sorcery called "Eye of All Uses".

In the following period, the birth of the "Universal Eye" was like opening a door to the depths of truth for Jemin.

With this auxiliary magic, his already efficient research speed increased sharply, as if he was riding on a high-speed train.

With the manuscript on the divine power belief network provided by Professor Clark, and the insights of the "Eye of All Uses", the originally difficult research has become less obscure.

For a moment, Benjamin was completely immersed in this state of deep research and couldn't extricate himself.

Apart from a short rest and necessary training, he spent almost all his time in the laboratory. His mental power surged like a tide in the ocean of knowledge, absorbing endless wisdom.

He felt that his understanding of the divine power belief network was improving at an astonishing rate.

However, less than a year later, this peaceful and efficient research life was disrupted by a sudden crisis, forcing Benjamin to break free from his almost trance-like research state.

Because... the earthly spirit that he was so proud of began to show insufficient production!

Looking at the two bottles of potion in his hands that were filled with colorful light, Benjamin's face looked a little ugly.

In fact, he had discovered it long ago and even predicted that the production of Red Dust Qi would decrease, but he did not expect the speed of the decline to be so alarming.

In fact, ever since he took over this group of indigenous people, the production of Red Dust Qi has been in a state of decline.

However, this downward trend has become increasingly evident over time.

When he counted this month's output, he was shocked to find that the amount of Red Dust Qi he collected was no longer enough to meet the minimum raw materials needed to refine two bottles of Red Dust potion every month.

This was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for Benjamin.

The Red Dust Potion was an important and stable source of points for him at this stage, and it was also the key chip for him to obtain assistance in creating a level seven element pool!

He immediately penetrated his spiritual power into the depths of the golden garden, carefully checking the status of every talisman that absorbed the mortal energy.

Unfortunately, and as expected by Jemin, there was nothing wrong with these talismans.

"Alas... I didn't expect this day to come so soon..."

With a sigh, Benjamin left the laboratory after a long absence and walked to the top floor of his mansion, overlooking the endless sea of ​​flowers below.

On the outskirts of the sea of ​​flowers are the cities that the indigenous people have gradually built over the years.

The cities where mortals live are still bustling and prosperous, and birth, old age, sickness and death, joy, anger, sorrow, love, hate, and all kinds of social activities are proceeding in an orderly manner.

On the surface, everything seems normal and there is nothing unusual.

But Benjamin was well aware that something fundamental had changed silently.

The spirit of the red dust is an extremely special conceptual material, and its source is the complex concepts generated in human social activities.

Including but not limited to beliefs, emotions, culture, collision of ideas, etc.

It was born from the prosperity of civilization and the fierce interweaving of the free will of living beings.

The reason why the output of red dust energy in Jemin's Golden Garden, as an area controlled by him, has dropped sharply is precisely because of the change in concept.

"It seems that the Norn Workshop has put in a lot of effort over the years. I'm afraid the entire main plane of Elosia has been almost transformed." Benjamin sighed helplessly.

He remembered the conclusion he reached after trying it at Nolen College: planes controlled by wizards are generally unable to produce earthly energy.

The reason is simple. Under the control of the wizards, the living environment of all creatures in the plane has quietly changed from "society" to "farm".

Although on the surface, the plane controlled by the wizard has not changed at all except for being a little stable and harmonious.

In order to maintain the stability of the plane and efficiently produce resources, wizards often optimize the social structure of the plane, eliminate civil strife, provide sufficient food and water, and even solve various diseases.

From the perspective of ordinary people, such a society is undoubtedly a peaceful and prosperous era.

However, conceptually speaking, from the moment a plane is ruled by a wizard, all social activities in the entire plane are nourished by the wizard's "supply".

Human survival no longer depends on one's own struggle and the natural evolution of society, but on the order and gifts of wizards.

It's not just his own life, the wizard himself also reserves a channel for advancement for the planes he controls: becoming a wizard.

Although this kind of "fed" stability eliminates turmoil, it also invisibly stifles the conceptual activity that "society" itself should have.

People no longer need to compete fiercely for survival, nor do they need to worry about the future. All conflicts and contradictions are resolved by the wizard's order.

Although this conceptual "stability" and "harmony" has brought material wealth, it has also caused the worldly spirit, which serves as the conceptual material, to lose its most fundamental breeding ground - the conflict, struggle and creativity that comes from free will.

Benjamin wanted to do something, but felt helpless.

He believed that he had tried his best not to interfere with the lives of the indigenous people of Golden Garden.

Apart from the initial restoration of order and some necessary transformations, he did not treat the residents as mere livestock like other wizards did.

He allowed them to retain their own culture, love freely, and even quarrel and fight, as long as it did not affect the overall situation.

But as beings who control many dimensions, wizards still have too many resources.

Even though Benjamin thought his "charity" was meager, it still provided the indigenous people with more resources and a better environment, allowing the indigenous people he accepted to form a more prosperous "society" around the Golden Garden.

It is also for this reason that his own "control" has eroded the concept of "society".

His existence and the wizarding order he represents fundamentally changed the concept of the "origin" of the Golden Garden.

The production of Red Dust Qi is still decreasing sharply year by year, from more than enough at the beginning to barely maintaining it. Until this year, it is even difficult to get enough raw materials for two bottles of Red Dust potion every month.

This is no small matter!

The most direct reason why the senior wizards of the Alchemy Department of Norn Academy were willing to refine a large seventh-level element pool for him was that they saw his ability to earn points through the Red Dust Potion.

Drinking two bottles of Red Dust Potions every month is not only about paying off debts, but also about demonstrating one's skill level and potential.

If the supply is cut off now, it will be almost impossible for him to find someone to help him build a level 7 large element pool next time.

His entire plane transformation plan will be shelved indefinitely.

The solution to this dilemma is fundamentally simple: to find a new "society".

"It seems... it's time to start the next war."

To find a society that is not dominated by wizards means that he must leave the Elosia plane, or even leave the plane owned by wizards, and take the initiative to attack.

Go to those primitive planes that have not yet been controlled by wizards, find new life civilizations, and absorb the necessary earthly energy from them.

Although there was still a lot of research to be done, and although he had just emerged from the research frenzy brought about by the "Universal Eye"...

But Benjamin had to set off early to fight in other planes.

And in Jemin's opinion, participating in the plane war is actually a very good reason.

After all, plane war is the common obligation of all wizards and an important way for wizard civilization to maintain its strength and expansion.

As a wizard of the Norn Workshop, actively participating in the plane war is completely "politically correct".

As a common obligation of all wizards, Clark and his mentor should also understand his temporary suspension of the Red Dust Potion during the war.

This is much more reasonable and easier to accept than simply saying that "the worldly energy is not enough."

In this way, not only can we find a new source of mortal energy, but we can also delay the time for a long time. It is really a win-win situation!

Jemin made a quick decision in his mind and immediately contacted Mentor Clark through the magic network terminal.

"Teacher, I'm ready to start a new plane war." Benjamin said calmly, trying his best to appear normal.

On the other end of the line, Instructor Clark was silent for a moment, as if a little surprised by Jermyn's quick decision.

But he didn't ask for the reason, only responding simply and forcefully, "That's fine. You don't have much time left to recuperate before your next expedition. Coincidentally, the Norn Workshop has a new dimensional development plan recently. I will arrange a suitable target for you."

"Okay, thank you for your help, Master." Benjamin seemed to remember something and said, "I'll send you two bottles of potion for this month later. As for the potion I missed during the war... I'll make it after I return from the front."

Clark suddenly looked up at him with a playful look in his eyes. It was not until cold sweat began to form on Benjamin's back that he slowly nodded: "There's no rush for this. Let's talk about it after you come back from the front."

"yes……"

After ending the communication with Mentor Clark, Jermyn couldn't help but wipe the non-existent beads of sweat from his forehead.

He took a deep breath, and the fighting spirit in his eyes rekindled.

Research and exploration are certainly important, but the acquisition of knowledge and the control of resources are the eternal themes of wizards.

After being busy for so many years, he really needs to verify his research.

(End of this chapter)