Chapter 307: Evacuating the Metropolis (4743)

The boundless energy of the magic net rushed into Fang Yu's body, further strengthening Fang Yu's body, which had already stood at the top of carbon-based creatures, in an unknown direction.

During the fourth level enhancement, Fang Yu gained the ability to breathe underwater, and during the fifth life essence enhancement, Fang Yu completely got rid of his body's dependence on oxygen.

And now, during this sixth strengthening, Fang Yu clearly felt that some fundamental changes had begun to occur in the essence of his life.

Yes, change.

Fang Yu casually took a hairpin from Jiangnan Zhen's head.

This is a wooden hairpin. Jiang Nanzhen likes to use it to pin up her hair when she wears a cheongsam, so that her slender neck can be revealed.

Fang Yu had an idea, shook the wooden hairpin, and stopped. The wooden hairpin, which was originally made of black walnut, turned into a bright golden color!

The weight has also increased dozens of times!

With a little force from two fingers, the hairpin, which was made of wood just a few seconds ago, bent into an exaggerated U shape.

Did it really turn into gold?

Even if the wood fibers that make up wood are transformed from various random large molecular clusters into gold atoms, the atomic mass and the number of electrons cannot be generated out of thin air, right?

The specific gravity of black walnut is 0.67, while the specific gravity of gold is close to 20. Where does the 30-fold difference in mass come from?

Out of nothing?

Doesn’t even the law of conservation of mass and energy obey?

Is this reasonable?

Fang Yu withdrew his magic power, and the hairpin immediately turned back into black walnut, but its shape still retained the U-shape that had just been bent.

After straightening the wooden hairpin, Fang Yu raised his right fist and had an idea.

With a clang, three foot-long steel blades suddenly appeared at the middle seam of Fang Yu's right fist's ulna!

The steel blade looked sharp and pointed. Fang Yu scratched the bed sheet lightly, and three smooth cuts appeared.

So this is the "essence of primary change".

Fang Yu was afraid of accidentally hurting Jiang Nanzhen who was lying on the ground, so he just tested it for a while and then retracted the steel blade.

This enhancement of life essence after reaching level six is ​​different from any previous one.

During the fifth enhancement, Fang Yu had clearly sensed that the strength of his body had reached the limit of carbon-based life. At that time, he was very curious about the direction in which the essence of life would strengthen his body after future upgrades.

Yuzu had never heard of a situation where a person's body was strengthened to its peak at level five.

In the Age of Great Arcane, most arcane mages could only fully complete their physical strengthening at level 16. Only when they reached level 17, when the first trace of "legendary essence" was born, would they officially enter the ranks of great arcane mages.

Yuzu cannot explain what the "essence of legend" is. It is not that it does not know, but the existence of the essence of legend transcends the scope of language description. Any language description will cause a "distortion" of the "essence of legend".

However, the underlying laws of Yuzu do not allow it to deliberately "misinterpret" any arcane knowledge, so Yuzu can only pass on an extremely complex three-dimensional rune image to Fang Yu through the Core of Eseran, saying that this is part of the explanation of the "essence of the legend."

fall!

What the hell is this thing!

This is a mysterious rune that only a 17th-level archmage can master.

Arcane Rune is not the actual name of the text this character represents.

Because if you don't master this runic language, you can't even pronounce its name. Therefore, arcane mages who haven't reached level 17 can only call this language arcane.

Does this mean that the limits of the arcane are beyond the limits of human cognition?

Humans cannot comprehend what cannot be described in words.

But in short, before this, Youzi could not predict in which direction Fang Yu, who had completed physical strengthening at level 5, would evolve when he reached level 6.

And the moment Fang Yu truly completed the sixth enhancement, he already understood what this enhancement was all about.

"Primary changing nature".

Fang Yu could feel that his body had a strong affinity with the specific frequency combination of the magic network nodes, and these specific magic network frequency combinations were the foundation of the spells of the "School of Change"!

At the same time, it is precisely because of this strong affinity for the frequency of "change" that Fang Yu's understanding of the concept of "change" has become increasingly profound.

Previously, many spell model principles were only known but not the reasons. Now, you only need to take a look to know why the structure of the spell model is designed in this way and which changes will produce different effects.

It’s like a high school student who has practiced geometry problems countless times. He only needs to take a look at the test paper to know where to draw auxiliary lines.

Moreover, the "primary change essence" also gave Fang Yu some special abilities.

He can use magic to "change" the properties and appearance of himself or designated substances within a small range.

This "change" is constrained by "conceptuality".

For example, in the “turning wood into gold” just now, he did change the material of the wooden hairpin and even changed its quality.

But he needs to constantly maintain it with magic power. Once he stops inputting magic power, the "change" in the material will return to its original state.

Another example is the Wolverine-like steel blade just now. This level of change is within the concept of "primary".

Similarly, Fang Yu can grow a pair of wings, which is also considered "primary".

But if Fang Yu wanted to transform into a giant dragon or a two-millimeter ant, it would be impossible, because such a "change" goes beyond the concept of "primary"!

Is it conceptual?

Perhaps, this is the biggest gain of this strengthening!

Fang Yu seemed to have vaguely grasped some of the most essential aspects of the arcane.

The fundamental principles of arcane magic cannot be measured by the laws of real-world physics.

For example, Fang Yu once imagined that since the 0-ring water shaping technique can freeze water into ice or vaporize it, it must release or absorb heat.

Therefore, he conducted relevant experiments, but the results surprised him greatly. No matter whether the water was frozen or evaporated by the water shaping technique, there was no heat release or heat absorption phenomenon, and the surrounding temperature did not change at all. It was only after the water was frozen that the surrounding temperature would drop due to the heat absorption effect caused by the melting of the ice.

But in the process of water turning into ice, the temperature of the surrounding area does not change.

Fang Yu once attributed this situation to the consumption of magic power, believing that magic power acted as the energy carrier.

But now it seems that this explanation is not the correct answer.

Is it completely idealistic?

It doesn't seem so.

Although there were many things he hadn't figured out, Fang Yu was still very excited.

Excited, Fang Yu decided to reward Jiang Nanzhen with his new ability.

Again and again.

The "Primary Essence of Change" is really useful.

What about spiral ascension, snake spitting out its tongue, hanging upside down...

Jiang Nanzhen, who has been reincarnated as an angel of desire, possesses far greater endurance and combat power than ordinary people.

In fact, regardless of gender, the better the physical strength, the higher the threshold of happiness that can be obtained during communication.

Jiang Nanzhen's current happiness threshold has exceeded all banned substances in the world.

Fang Yu was also very happy.

After all, I have reached level 6, which is getting closer and closer to level 9.

And also mastered new abilities.

More importantly, he has now found a new way to increase his mental strength!

By connecting the faith channel to the "God Model" of Aizen Myōo and chanting the mantra, one can actually actively absorb the desires of these faith batteries, treat them as desire leeks, and transform the desires into one's own spiritual power by harvesting their desires!

Yes, to be precise, after chanting that mantra, this model absorbed not desire or belief, but pure desire.

After thinking carefully about the so-called practice of Aikan Myo-o, Fang Yu understood.

Practitioners who worship Aiganmyowang firmly believe that chanting the so-called Aiganmyowang mantra can transform desires into their own practice, so many people will take the initiative to arouse their own desires.

They did chant the curse, but since the model couldn't give them any feedback, it was actually useless.

However, this method of increasing mental power has some slight side effects.

The side effects are not on Fang Yu, but on those greedy leeks.

Any male leek whose desires are absorbed by the "God Model" will immediately enter the sage state and passively surrender.

Female leeks, on the other hand, will delay the menstrual cycle by one week.

It seems a bit self-serving and not the way the good camp does things.

But Fang Yu checked and found that this absorption of desire did not cause the position to shift towards chaos or evil.

It should be related to the selection of leeks. Since those who were selected at that time were those who provided more channels for the belief in desire, these people were likely to have chaotic and evil positions. Absorbing their desires objectively played a balancing role, which was a neutral and kind behavior.

Fang Yu estimated that if there was a middle-aged bald and frail man in his forties who had no children and had quit smoking and drinking for half a year to take good care of his body in preparation for pregnancy, the camp would probably shift a little.

I still have to be careful next time when choosing people. Fortunately, the people I’m connecting with now are people in Hollywood and the fashion circle, and there are not many good people.

By the way, the Metropolitan Museum of Art should be in chaos right now, right?

Check the news later.

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May 4, 22:00, Maidong Time

"Nothing unusual in the Rockefeller Wing."

"Nothing unusual in the Drawing and Printmaking Room."

"Nothing unusual happened in the Europ Painting Hall."

"No abnormalities in the Robert Ryman Collection."

"Nothing unusual about medieval art or the Abbey Hall."

…

"Turner, warn Bowen! He's slacking off again. I haven't seen him on the monitor in five minutes. Don't think you can ignore my words just because I'm going to retire in three months."

"Bullshit! I don't want any farewell ceremony. After I retire, I will write all of you into my memoirs. Think about how to please me and make your image more glorious."

In the chief security officer's office on the fourth floor, John Barelli, whose hairline has almost shrunk to the top of his head, was flipping through a newspaper while drinking coffee. Occasionally, he would glance at the wall of monitors in front of him and catch a few lazy security guards on the night shift.

John Bartley was originally a criminal patrolman in Richmond. After working for two years, he felt that the money he earned was not enough to support his family, so he ran to New York. With his industry background, he worked as a security director at the New York Botanical Garden. Within a few years, he was poached by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which was restructuring its security system at the time.

He has worked at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for 38 years, 30 of which were as Chief Security Officer. In three months, it will be his 65th birthday and the day of his retirement.

38 years have passed in the blink of an eye.

As retirement approaches, John Barelli can’t help but feel a sense of emotion and even more pride.

In the past 38 years, there has not been a single successful case of art theft or robbery at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The museum security system he led in building is the most advanced among all large museums in the world. Except for the toilets, there are no blind spots in the surveillance.

Moreover, many people don’t know that the database of this surveillance system is directly connected to the database of Foberle and has facial recognition capabilities to ensure that every visitor entering the Metropolitan Museum of Art is authorized.

If the surveillance system detects an unauthorized visitor, they can find the visitor and expel him/her from the museum within three minutes.

However, due to the sensitive nature of facial recognition surveillance systems in Miami, they have never publicized this feature.

This security system has more than just monitoring functions. It also has infrared detection, laser detection, exhibit position sensors, access control systems, automatic alarm systems, active defense facilities, etc.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art spends more than $10 million each year on updating and maintaining security facilities.

If labor costs and management costs are taken into account, security expenses will have to be multiplied by at least three.

It can be said that not even a fly can take away the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

Those who know nothing often ask him how many art thieves he has caught. How could they know that nothing has happened in 38 years? This is my greatest strength.

By the way, that Zhou-descended girl from the Greek and Roman Art Department once said, “A good warrior may not have great achievements.”

This makes so much sense!

John Barelli's headphones continued to receive patrol information from various halls in the museum.

"There are no abnormalities on the first floor of Maiguo Wing."

"No abnormalities on the second floor of Maiguo Wing."

"Nothing unusual happened at the Fashion Institute."

No abnormalities, no abnormalities are good, I like no abnormalities.

John Barelli glanced at the monitor. Huh? Was he dazzled? Why did the innermost part of Yazhou Art seem...

"Yazhou Art is nothing...Ah! There's smoke! Call for reinforcements! Call for reinforcements!"

John Barelli shuddered and straightened up.

Something happened!

Looking at the monitor again, the entire Yazhou Art Museum area was shrouded in thick smoke, and nothing could be seen clearly, and loud sirens began to sound throughout the museum area.

"Attention everyone! Attention everyone! Activate the Level 1 emergency plan, activate the Level 1 emergency plan, including closing the loading and unloading deck and service personnel entrances and exits immediately, immediately!"

"Stuart, mobile team one will support Yazhou Arts, team two will disperse to each entrance and exit, and team three will check all ventilation holes."

………

John Barelli picked up the walkie-talkie and without thinking about anything else, he nervously issued orders one after another, and at the same time, notified the administrative staff to call the police.

After giving the order, he also ran to Yazhou Art District immediately.

The smoke lasted for about three minutes and had almost dissipated by the time he arrived at the scene.

"What happened? Is there any loss?" John Barelli's face turned pale. He grabbed the mobile team leader Stewart who came to support and started spitting at him.

"Boss..." Stuart pointed to the innermost area of ​​the Yazhou Art District, "The statue, the statue is gone."

The idol is missing? What idol is missing?

John Barelli took two steps at a time and entered the Yazhou Art District.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Yazhou Art District is designed in a very distinctive way, adopting the layout style of the Great Zhou Jiangnan Gardens, and cleverly integrating the exhibited Yazhou artworks into the overall environment.

John Barelli took a quick look and felt relieved to see that the most precious Zhou Dynasty lacquer and hemp Buddha statues were still intactly displayed in a glass display case made of bulletproof glass.

But when he entered the innermost room, he saw the empty glass box in the middle of the venue!

It’s true that what was originally stored here was a strange statue from the Edo Museum!

How could it disappear?!

Such a huge statue, just disappeared like that!?

"Boss, we checked the surveillance footage. Before the smoke started, the statue was still inside. After the smoke started and the alarm went off, the statue disappeared."

"So far, we haven't found the source of the smoke, which is very strange."

Stewart took the portable monitor pad and switched to the playback of this area.

John Bareli looked at it twice but could not figure out how the idol disappeared.

Could it be that I really saw a ghost?

"Boss! The glass up here has been cut!" A security guard took a folding ladder, stood on it and exclaimed.

John Barelli was about to speak when he heard the sirens in the museum blaring again!

What’s going on!!!

John Barelli snatched the tablet from Stuart's hand, switched back to the surveillance view, and swiped a few times nervously.

Everything is fine? Why is the alarm going off again?

But immediately afterwards, a red exclamation mark appeared on another page monitored by the tablet.

This is……

Negative three floors?

Oh no!!! Something big is going to happen!

That's an art warehouse!!!

I took my child to see a doctor today and really didn't have time to write. I just finished it now and wanted to recommend it today, but I ended up not updating today. Alas.

What a waste of a recommendation.

So unlucky.

(End of this chapter)