After all, when they were alive, there was absolutely no hope that anti-gravity technology could be realized. Even the corresponding theoretical basis was only that strong magnetic fields could offset gravity to a certain extent.

Even the most powerful aircraft can only carry 300 tons of cargo into the sky, that's all.

But what about the floating city of Plantia? This thing is a solid base made up of a giant mountain and a lot of hard rocks, and then houses and wizard towers are built on the base.

With the central tower as the center, the radius of the floating city even reaches an astonishing ten kilometers, and its weight is calculated in tens of thousands of tons.

After all, in addition to wizards and their apprentices, there are also a large number of servants, slaves, magical creations, and various beasts and magical creatures captured from other parts of the world.

This is also the reason why the Magic Goddess became interested in the floating city of Plantia after she arrived at midnight.

Compared to the small floating cities in Netheril that can only accommodate 20,000 to 30,000 people at most, the floating cities in this world are much larger, and more rocks can be collected and cut from the ground as needed to increase the habitable area.

In other words, there is no size limit for the floating cities in this world. As long as the [Heart of the Earth] is still working, it can expand without limit.

The most important thing is that the floating city is not just a city for living, but an armed fortress with the ability to fly and move at high speed.

Not to mention the large-scale damaging spells that the wizard towers can release, the mere ability to control gravity within a range of 20 to 30 kilometers on the ground is enough to cause unimaginable damage and destruction to the enemy.

Imagine if the floating city dropped thousands of boulders weighing tens or hundreds of tons at once, what would that mean for an army? What would it mean for a city? If the boulders were replaced with bombs, cluster bombs, or incendiary bombs, would a city be instantly wiped off the map? The more the thirty experts from Earth thought about it, the more they felt that the Plantia floating city had huge development potential and war potential.

To be precise, without the use of nuclear weapons, with the current level of technology on Earth, it is impossible to cause effective damage to it.

Whether it is airplanes, missiles, or large-scale artillery fire, they will be easily resolved by the floating city's powerful gravity control.

It is estimated that it will be captured instantly before it reaches the effective killing distance, and then thrown back directly.

Of course, even if nuclear weapons were used, the floating city would not necessarily be destroyed.

You have to know that nuclear warheads also need missiles or aircraft as carriers, so they can only be detonated outside the range of gravity control to avoid being captured.

Under normal circumstances, the direct killing radius of a nuclear warhead usually does not exceed five kilometers.

This means that unless it is a super thermonuclear weapon like Big Ivan, it is completely a daydream to want to blow up the floating city by shock waves, high temperature and high pressure.

As for whether the nuclear radiation can cause harm to the people in the floating city, they must first pass the outer magical protective barrier.

After figuring out that the floating city of Plantia was a miracle created entirely by magic, the thirty senior talents became unprecedentedly enthusiastic about learning magic. Even when the lich Vanessa came for her first class, she was almost confused by all the tricky and weird questions she asked.

The magic class, which was originally planned to be two hours a day, dragged on for a full six hours. The first two hours were spent in class, and the last four hours were spent racking one's brains to answer questions.

If these people didn't need to eat and rest, they would all like to follow him 24 hours a day to ask for advice on the difficulties they encountered in the learning process.

What surprised and made Vanessa even more unbelievable was that in just a few days, someone among this group of guys successfully performed a zero-ring light spell.

But this was just the beginning! In less than a week, thirty people successfully performed the Zero Ring Trick, officially crossing the threshold that ordinary people might need several years to cross, and officially became wizard apprentices.

"It's incredible! What a bunch of freaks! Sir, where did you find so many geniuses?" The Lich immediately approached Zuo Si and asked.

The latter smiled and replied, "They all come from another time and space, a world with billions of people and universal basic education, and everyone is an elite in their respective industries. To put it in a simpler way, these talents all have an intelligence attribute of at least 17 to 18 points, so they learn so quickly."

"all?!"

Vanessa opened her mouth in surprise.

He had personally taught at least twenty apprentices, so he knew very well how difficult it was to find a genius with an intelligence level of seventeen or even eighteen points.

Not to mention 7 or 18 o'clock, it's hard to find one even at 16 o'clock.

In Faerun, the starting intelligence level of most mages is usually only twelve to fourteen points. Those with more than fourteen points will receive extra care and training from their mentors.

As their spellcasting level increases, and through various spells, magic items, and potions, their intelligence attributes will slowly become higher.

Zuo Si obviously knew why his lich reacted like that, and nodded straightforwardly: "That's right. Otherwise, why do you think I went to so much trouble to build such a unique system from scratch?

I need not only their knowledge and expertise, but also their intelligence and creativity.

Remember, the wisdom of a few or even dozens of people alone cannot support a strong civilization, even if there are millions or tens of millions of undead creatures as free laborers.

Human beings are the carriers of civilization, so only humans, or intelligent creatures like humans, can create civilization.

What heights a magical civilization can reach is determined by the number of geniuses born in this civilization and the average level of education.

The reason why the Netheril civilization has become the pinnacle of human magical civilization on the continent of Faerun is that it has established a complete education system, which has cultivated talented great arcanists such as Congenio, the demigod Iorum, the wizard king Larloch, Kronomanthor who invented anti-gravity, and the undead Ovo.

Iolum, in particular, almost single-handedly ushered in the Golden Age of Netheril.

Behind these talented archmages are the support of millions of Netheril people.

In my opinion, the number of high-IQ geniuses in a civilization is actually closely related to the population base of that race.

Let’s take the simplest example.

If we assume that intelligence attribute 18 is only born in one out of ten thousand people on average, then which civilization has more geniuses: a civilization with a population of one million or a civilization with a population of ten million?

The answer is obviously the latter.

Therefore, the number of geniuses born in the continent of Faerun, which has a population of only 60 to 70 million intelligent races and more than 90% of them are illiterate, cannot be compared with a world with a population of billions and a complete education system.

The most important thing is that these souls from another world, no matter how powerful they become, only have the right to use the body, not the ownership.

I can disconnect their consciousness from their bodies at any time if I want.

This means that all possibilities of betrayal are eliminated at the root.

Isn't it much better to have a group of talented people who are mature, have relevant professional knowledge, and are always loyal than to spend a lot of time, energy, and money to train wizard apprentices from scratch?"

Hearing this, Vanessa's eyes suddenly lit up slightly, and she placed one hand on her chest and bowed deeply with an extremely respectful gesture: "Your vision and wisdom are far beyond my reach. If this plan succeeds, I believe the organization will be able to create an unprecedented magic empire in this world."

"We can talk about the Magic Empire later. Your primary task at this stage is to play the role of a mentor and teach as much magic knowledge as possible as quickly as possible. When the second batch of clones mature, I will bring more souls soon."

After that, Zuo Si gave the other party a list, which listed the things that needed to be built before the second group of talents arrived.

These include a combat and shooting training academy, a nature academy that specializes in teaching druids and rangers, a bard academy, a academy that trains thieves and assassins, and a theological academy that trains priests.

Of course, there is only one kind of divine doctrine currently taught in the seminary, and that is the Phoenix God - Bennu.

After all, good things should be kept within the family.

The only thing Zuo Si could be sure would not betray God was this little phoenix he had created with his own hands.

As for the Mage and Warlock Colleges, the towers scattered throughout the floating city are all ready-made and there is no need to build them specially.

It goes without saying that these training bases are specially prepared for the upcoming "Fourth Disaster".

After all, although magic cloning is not as expensive as other magic technologies in terms of large-scale use, it still costs money and consumes resources.

Therefore, based on the principle of saving as much as possible, Zuo Si planned to let this group of the Fourth Calamity receive a period of training, at least to ensure that they have a LV1 professional level before releasing them, or to find a world with a relatively low level of danger to practice with them.

Otherwise, if these guys really died seven, eight, or even dozens of times a day like playing a game, madly consuming the clone stock, he was afraid that if he couldn't help it, he would directly transform the other party's soul into a vengeful spirit, and then stuff it into the magic machine as an automatically operating part.

"I understand! Please rest assured that I will do my best to promote this plan." Vanessa promised solemnly.

Immediately afterwards, the lich used the authority granted by the central tower to teleport directly back to where he lived.

After a short while, fifty steel structures began to transform several large buildings in the floating city, tearing down those that needed to be demolished and renovating those that needed to be renovated.

With the help of transformation magic, the two academies were built in about two or three hours. The construction speed was even faster than that of reinforced concrete skyscrapers.

Anyway, building an academy does not require the use of the best stone like building a wizard tower, and it does not require time to make protective enchantments. It is enough as long as the main structure is strong.

Just as Zuo Si was looking down with interest at the floating city of Plantia, which was gradually changing into another appearance under his planning, he suddenly saw the weapons designer Bol walking in from outside.

Seeing the other person panting, he immediately asked curiously: "Do you have anything important to say?"

"Of course!"

Boll patted his chest hard to calm his rapid breathing, and then responded in a slightly excited tone: "Sir, didn't you assign me a task on weapon design last time? I have been thinking about it alone for two days, and suddenly a question came to my mind."

"What's the question?"

Zuo Si picked up an empty cup and poured the other person a cup of pure water from the water elemental plane.

Bol was obviously thirsty. He took the bottle and drank it all up without saying a word. Then he licked his lips and said, "If I remember correctly, you should have the ability to travel back and forth between Earth and this world, right? In that case, why don't you purchase some guns, bullets, planes, cannons, bombs, and even arms production lines on Earth? With thermal weapons, plus the floating city's fast movement and defense capabilities, it is definitely enough to deal with most wars."

"Haha, do you think I haven't thought of this method?"

Zuo Si asked back with a sneer.

“You’re actually ignoring the question of whether the laws of physics and chemistry are universal across worlds.

Unfortunately, I have tried it a long time ago. Due to the interference of magical energy, the lethality and destructive power of those thermal weapons on Earth can only be regarded as better than nothing.

For example, a pistol has an effective range of fifty meters under normal circumstances. It can still cause certain damage if it hits the target two hundred meters away, but in this world it is only less than ten meters.

At such a short distance, a skilled warrior only needs two seconds to rush forward and cut the enemy in half.

In addition, in the magical world there is something called a protective force field.

To sum up, thermal weapons are not suitable for most magical worlds, especially high-magic worlds with abundant magical energy.

If you want to make a bomb with incredible power, you will need to use expensive gems, grind them up and add specific alchemical materials to detonate them, releasing destructive magical energy to cause large-scale damage.

In addition, according to the conclusions drawn from my previous experiments, the more complex the chemical reaction and the more elements involved, the greater the impact of magical energy.

But on the other hand, if a relatively simple chemical reaction, such as an explosion caused by a mixture of only two elements, hydrogen and oxygen, is involved, the impact will be much smaller, or even negligible. "

"I see!" Bol nodded thoughtfully, and then asked, "So what you mean is... we can first electrolyze water to produce liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen in large quantities and store them, and then send them out and detonate them when needed?"

“It’s just an idea.

You can also find a way to create incendiary bombs made from a mixture of alcohol, oil, and alchemical creations.

Or they could use poison gas bombs containing highly toxic substances, and then create an electromagnetic or steam jet delivery device.

Remember, the most important thing here is to let go of your thoughts and give full play to your creativity. "

Zuo Si suggested with a smile.

"I think I know what to do. But is it really impossible to develop technology and manufacture thermal weapons in the wizarding world?" Bol was obviously still a little reluctant to give up.

Zuo Si smiled and replied, "Not exactly. As far as I know, there is such a world where magic and technology coexist, and even steam tanks, airplanes, helicopters, muskets, cannons, spaceships, giant energy mechas, artificial intelligence, and robots have been developed. But I'm not sure whether the gunpowder and explosives used in this world are the same as what we understand."

You don't need to ask to know that the world he is talking about is Azeroth.

On the surface, this world seems to be at the technological level of the Middle Ages, but as the fighting goes on, it turns into a battle between Star Destroyers and Gundams. It is simply outrageous, with technology and brutality everywhere.

Although a large part of these things are made by integrating magic and technology, the pure technological creations alone are already quite amazing.

Whether it is the stunning goblin technology or the complex and varied gnome technology, both have many merits.

"Oh? When can I go over and take a look? If I can learn from you, I can definitely design the best weapon." Boll became interested instantly.

But Zuo Si refused very straightforwardly: "Don't worry, this world is very dangerous. I won't go there easily before I am fully prepared."

Going to Azeroth now? You must be kidding! That place is just as dangerous as Zendikar, where the three Eldrazi titans were released. Maybe even more dangerous.

"Well—all right. When you decide to go, remember to let me know."

Realizing that Zuo Si would not meet his request, Boll sighed with regret, turned around quickly and disappeared at the end of the corridor outside the door.

After watching the other party disappear from sight, Zuo Si immediately took a deep breath and complained: "Why do I feel that after these people came, the things I need to do have not decreased, but increased exponentially? And they seem to be pushing me to move forward quickly and explore as much of the world as possible."

"There's nothing we can do about it. After all, everything is difficult at the beginning. It should be much easier once you build the main framework of the Fourth Disaster Plan." The diary consoled.

"It's not easy to set up this framework. With the current maximum access capacity of only a few thousand people, it is simply unable to meet the minimum requirements. We can only pick people with professional skills first." Zuo Si rubbed his brows helplessly.

"How many people are there in the second batch?" the diary asked curiously.

Zuo Si responded nonchalantly, "1,500 people. 200 of them are for the scientific research team, and the remaining 1,300 are candidates for the Fourth Calamity, some of whom are soldiers who died bravely in battle."

"Isadora now has the ability to control so many people at the same time and enter the fantasy world of their own imagination?" The diary's tone was full of strong doubt.

"No, it won't be that troublesome. I asked Isadora to use the future city as a sample and create a new virtual fantasy called [Infinite City]. When the time comes, we just need to throw the consciousness of these people into it, and then edit their memories a little bit to make them mistakenly believe that this is the place where they were born and grew up."

Zuo Si stated his solution directly.

He knew very well that as the number of souls connected increased, it would be absolutely impossible to create a virtual world for each soul separately.

Therefore, creating a virtual city that can accommodate all "players" becomes the only option.

Although this may involve certain risks, considering that all consciousnesses pulled in are under the surveillance of the main brain and there are two emergency backup plans, there shouldn't be any major problems.

"Aren't you afraid that someone will find out the flaw and secretly collude to cause trouble?" The diary was obviously worried.

But Zuo Si spread his hands and said, "Even if I find out the flaw, what can I do? Their souls are in my hands, and they have no right to bargain.

If someone discovers the truth, he will be directly transferred from [Infinite City] to [Replica Waterdeep City] and some transactions will be made in exchange for him keeping the secret.

If that doesn't work, just throw it back into the soul well and let it experience the desperate afterlife for itself.

After all, strictly speaking, I saved these people's souls and gave them a new life.

They should be grateful to me instead of causing trouble for me.”

"By the way, when do you plan to start looking for people with the potential to ignite the spark and become planeswalkers?" The diary suddenly changed the subject.

"Hmm—let's wait a few months. Anyway, we're still a long way from the date Nicol Bolas requested. Before that, I need to get everything in order in Faerûn."

After saying that, Zuo Si teleported directly to the lowest level of the central tower and passed through the portal to the other side.

Just as he was about to check on the mental conditions of the other three Isadoras, he suddenly saw a charming woman with short black hair and pale skin hurriedly walking towards him from a distance.

"Badi?"

Zuo Si recognized the other party's identity at once. It was the vampire queen whom he had made into a card while she was unconscious.

Ever since becoming a summoned creature, this guy has basically been hiding in the cemetery and relying on hunting tomb robbers and bandits and hooligans active in the city at night to maintain his basic physiological needs.

So far, the number of transformed vampires has reached nearly one hundred, and they undergo rigorous combat and spellcasting training every day.

Because of her low profile, she was even removed from the high priority list by the Knights of the Burning Heart.

"Master! My brother Erinikas has returned."

Badi immediately knelt on one knee and reported an important news.

"Irenicus is back?"

A very surprised expression appeared on Zuo Si's face.

In his opinion, it would take at least three to five years for the other party to capture five fire giants who could grant wishes to mortals.

By that time, the Sons of Bhaal will have just begun to awaken, and they can take advantage of the chaos to muddy the waters and secretly help Talona seize the priesthood of death.

But now it is obviously still some time before the sons of Bhaal emerge.

If we tell Erini about the son of Caspar now, there is no guarantee that this madman will not do something extreme.

Badi nodded with a serious expression: "That's right! He just stood in his destroyed secret base and had a tantrum, then began to rebuild it. In addition, he also ordered me to come and inform you that the transaction can be carried out."

"You mean... Erinikas successfully captured five fire giants?" Zuo Si narrowed his eyes subconsciously.

"When he came back, he brought five magic-sealing bottles with him, so he must have succeeded. Master, please be careful. I found that Erinikas's magical power seems to have become stronger than before he left." Badi reminded cautiously.

"Haha, he has become stronger, and so have I. Come on, let's go meet him together." Zuo Si raised the corners of his mouth slightly and a playful smile appeared on his face.

The Red Dragon Wilmes, who was not far away, heard this and immediately ran over and asked in an eager tone: "Are you going to fight?"

Zuo Si quickly waved his hands: "Fight? No, no, no, I just went to complete a deal with Erinikas. But it seems that he doesn't want to fulfill the previous agreement now, but wants to test whether I have improved or not first."

"That means there is a high probability of a fight. How about taking me with you? I just want to find an opportunity to test my strength."

As he spoke, Wilmes raised his front paws and made a grasping motion.

moment!

Her extremely developed and almost exaggerated muscles quickly appeared, leaving the vampire Badi standing next to her dumbfounded.

What kind of devil muscle dragon is this!

Obviously, it is absolutely impossible for a normal dragon to have such terrifying muscle lines, even those with extremely high melee professional levels are no exception.

"Okay! Then you can come along. If we really fight, it will definitely be a righteous fight." Zuo Si agreed without even thinking about it.

Because he also wanted to know to what extent the red dragon in front of him had grown after such a long period of training and swallowing dragon eggs.

Just like that, a man, a vampire, a red dragon and the strange thing in her mind disappeared into the darkness through a secret door leading to the sewer.

Zuo Si didn't realize that he had just left the Mage Tower when Shane VII came to visit him.

The purpose of this Undead Emperor is quite simple, that is, he wants to pay some price to join forces with Zuo Si and kill Ivykola Sagran "Sharp Tooth", his mortal enemy and biggest threat.

He had just received news that this famous ancient blue dragon had just woken up from his sleep and was planning to go to the palace in Port Calin to collect his share of "taxes".

And this is just the right time to arrange an ambush with a very high success rate.

As soon as Sharptooth, the most powerful enemy, dies, Shane VII will immediately declare war on the Entangled Symbol Society.

Through the last fight, he already had a rough idea of ​​his opponent's strength.

Except for the leader Lagun, who has a relatively high threat level, the remaining members' spellcasting levels have exceeded the legendary level, but their actual combat level is really not that good. They can easily defeat the opponent in one battle and then regain their own country.

(End of this chapter)