Chapter 364 Spell: Space Distortion
Time flies, and another few decades have passed.
The sky over the Purgatory Sulfur Plane remained crimson, and the energy cycle of the incense and divine path expanded steadily.
The process of helping Ang's descendants improve their aptitude went smoothly, and Jemin earned ten million low-level military merits without much effort.
After that, Jemin devoted most of his energy to exploring the mysteries of space.
Inside the laboratory, Jemin stared intently at the strange creature fixed to the rune experiment table—a mutated spider-snake whose entire body looked as if it were carved from colorless crystal.
This is a rare sample that he painstakingly collected from the Sky Island dimension in his early years.
His decades-long intensive study of space knowledge finally gave him the confidence to safely dissect and study this space creature.
Today, the research appears to have achieved a crucial breakthrough.
He carefully used a specially made alchemical carving knife to remove a small, crystal-clear fragment of the outer shell.
In his eyes, the radiance of the "All-Use Eye" magic flowed in layers, and countless minute data and information streams swept across the fragmented structure like a waterfall.
“I never expected this…” Jemin muttered to himself, his voice filled with excitement, “The core function of this thing isn’t enhancing spatial abilities, but rather… stabilizing space!”
This discovery overturned his long-held assumptions.
He had always thought that the mutated spider snake could hide in the spatial interlayer by relying on its crystal shell to conceal or refract spatial fluctuations.
However, actual analysis shows that the essential function of this shell is to form an extremely small, stable spatial anchor point, like a boulder in a storm, ensuring that the microscopic space in which the spider resides does not collapse when it travels or hides in space.
So, where does the ability to hide come from?
Jemin's gaze fell on the internal structure exposed after he removed the outer shell.
Unlike ordinary crustaceans, beneath the crystal shell lies not soft muscle tissue, but an extremely complex, translucent, fascia-like network of membranes.
In his perception, it was these seemingly fragile membranes that were constantly emitting subtle and active spatial fluctuations.
Fortunately, he had already advanced to the third level of wizardry, and his all-seeing eye was sharp enough to perceive spatial fluctuations, which allowed him to discover these inconspicuous fascial networks that looked like blood vessels.
“The secret lies here…” Jemin held his breath and began to try to imitate the unique energy conduction pattern of this retina.
He carefully constructed a sophisticated mental network, simulating the nodes and circuits of the fascia network.
Buzz!!
Almost the instant his simulation succeeded, the spatial energy within the laboratory suddenly became frenzied and chaotic, with invisible ripples distorting the light and emitting a low hum.
Having anticipated this, Jemin immediately activated the energy suppression devices around the laboratory. A powerful force field instantly descended, forcibly calming the chaotic space that was about to spiral out of control.
"That was close, but... that was impressive!" Jemin was still shaken, yet incredibly excited.
The fact that even a preliminary imitation can trigger such a degree of energy chaos demonstrates its enormous potential.
Next came the tedious yet meticulous screening process.
Relying on his solid knowledge of space, he began to analyze and identify, one by one, which specific combinations of energy circuits in the complex mesh structure effectively dominated the space interference effect.
Then, we will try to compare, combine, and optimize these naturally formed biological rune circuits with the standard spatial runes in the wizarding system.
After countless failures, adjustments, and attempts...
Several days later, in the center of the laboratory, Jemin stood solemnly.
He focused his attention on an alloy target engraved with multiple protective runes, carefully channeling his mental energy.
The instant the spell was completed, an invisible, distorting force field suddenly spread out from his fingertips.
The space of the target area seemed to have become a piece of clay being kneaded by an invisible hand, with light bending and breaking within it.
The alloy target underwent a tremendous change without a sound. Irregular dents and tears appeared on its surface instantly, as if it were being torn apart from different directions by an invisible force, but without making any metallic tearing sound.
"It's a success... Space distortion!" Jemin's eyes blazed with ecstatic joy.
Jemin conducted several more tests, and the results were gratifying.
This new sorcery, which he named "Space Distortion," had an exceptionally exaggerated effect.
If a target does not have specialized space-based resistance protection, its own energy intensity must reach at least level six to barely resist this direct tearing from the space level.
However, the drawbacks are equally obvious.
This witchcraft is extremely unstable, like throwing a boulder into a calm lake, where ripples will spread uncontrollably.
If the external energy environment is already chaotic, or if the spell is strongly interfered with, the range and intensity of spatial distortion may expand dramatically, and may even backfire on the spellcaster, making it a dangerous double-edged sword.
“Stability…it’s still a stability issue.” Jemin calmed down, his gaze returning to the crystal carapace fragments removed for research on the lab table. “That’s why this creature has such a carapace…”
He immediately devoted himself to researching the source of the crystal shell's ability to stabilize space, trying to find a way to combine the two seemingly contradictory characteristics of "stability" and "distortion".
Once the stability issue can be resolved, this sorcery will become a new combat tool in his hands.
Just as he was completely immersed in perfecting the new sorcery, a faint but undeniable tremor came from the core region of the distant Purgatory Sulfur Plane through the link of the soul contract.
"Huh?!" Jemin raised his head alertly and carefully sensed the surroundings.
Is it the Black Giants' side...? It seems some kind of anomaly has occurred?
Jemin frowned slightly and temporarily put down his research.
With a thought, he summoned one of the black giant leaders directly through the connection of the soul contract.
Soon, a teleportation array in a corner of the laboratory lit up, and a huge figure appeared, shrunk in size but still three meters tall, completely black, and exuding a contradictory aura of coldness and heat.
This black giant leader was one of those who had followed Jemin to the "Justice" plane. Although he was not put to use, fortunately, he had his own internal space, so Jemin's death did not affect them.
"My Lord." The black giant leader bowed deeply, his voice low and respectful.
Jemin asked directly about the unusual activity within the tribe.
The Black Giant Commander seemed to have anticipated this, and calmly replied, "Reporting to the Lord, I have already conducted a preliminary investigation into this matter. It seems that because the population has reached a certain critical point, the convergence of life energy has caused a qualitative change. Based on the feedback from the 'Incense and Divine Path' system established by you, the Lord, and the vague thoughts that have spontaneously emerged within the population... it seems that the first batch of 'Priests' will soon be born naturally in our race."
(End of this chapter)
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