Chapter 194: Star-Forged Body
Chapter 194
The ripples of the divine formation surged and spread across the entire outer plane like a tide, layer upon layer, interweaving into twisted waves of energy.
It was the echo of the gods' will and the vibration of the power of rules, one wave higher than the other, as if it was going to sweep and engulf the entire plane.
And just above these endless waves, a streak of blue and white starlight pierced through the sky of the divine formation, flying across at high speed like a shooting star.
It rushed at high speed along the border of the divine formation, leaving a faint trace of light above the chaotic and dim clouds.
Lynn was surrounded by starlight.
At this moment, he was sitting quietly in the center of the light, with the wind howling outside and the divine formation roaring incessantly.
But his mind was immersed in the deep recollection of the knowledge imparted by Astrid.
It is a secret from the ancient body refining system, the body refining wizard.
Among the vast branches of wizards, this faction is on par with natural wizards, mechanical wizards, and elemental wizards, but it is also extremely special.
Other schools pursue external energy mobilization, law control, and magic pattern construction.
Only the body-refining wizard can infuse all the supernatural foundations into his body.
He does not rely on magic staffs, does not manipulate elements, and does not arrange huge arrays of spells. Instead, he uses a strong mortal body to compete with heaven and earth.
Even after being promoted, the "permanent witchcraft mark" formed is mostly physical gains related to bones, blood, and muscles.
However, this path is destined to be extremely difficult.
Pure body-refining wizards are extremely rare.
Most wizards who practice this method do so only to make up for the shortcomings of their physical bodies, as a defensive auxiliary means rather than a real main offensive direction.
The same is true for Astrid. She is not a true practitioner of the physical training school, but she has dabbled in related skills.
Even just a "dabble" was enough to amaze Lynn.
The body-building method she practiced was called "Star-Forging Body".
Lin En's mind quickly flipped through the chapters and chapters of this magic, and his mental power flowed like a trickle in the depths of his consciousness.
He keenly captured the core concept of this method:
With stars as bones and light as veins.
This method requires the practitioner to have extremely special foundation-building materials, which contain precious resources such as "star power".
Only with the help of this kind of substance can one build "star skeletons" in the body, thereby absorbing starlight energy and nourishing the whole body.
"It is indeed a noble-style body-building technique..."
Lin En murmured to himself, Estri was once the little princess of the fourth-level wizard civilization "The Crucible Kingdom", so naturally she had countless precious materials and was able to enter the door smoothly.
Under Lynn's "command", Astrid said nothing and lifted up the golden robe covering her body.
On that flawless fair skin, faint starlight veins flowed out, like the Milky Way falling on flesh and blood, forming complex and mysterious runes.
The first layer of patterns of "Star Casting Body" has already solidified.
It was an extraordinary evolution that was visible to the naked eye.
Lynn stared at the flow of starlight, a hint of heat flashing in his eyes.
According to Astrid, once one completes the introductory level, based on physical strength alone, one can be on par with a first-level wizard who has just entered the threshold.
If we estimate based on the conventional "two to one" ratio between mental strength and physical fitness, then that level of physical fitness should be around fifty points.
Although Lin En himself has entered the realm of a second-level wizard, the physical enhancement effect brought about by the recent energy radiation is coming to an end.
According to his speculation, the physical condition should stabilize at around 25 points by then.
Passive enhancement is ultimately limited. If you want to improve further, you must actively practice.
"《Star-Forging Body》..."
"If I can successfully build my foundation, my combat power will definitely rise to the next level."
In particular, in Fao's memory, that complete fighting system was extremely consistent with the combat logic of the body-refining wizard and was almost tailor-made for him.
However, if Lin En wants to truly get started with "Star Forging Body", he still needs a lot of extremely rare resources.
That is the cornerstone of star-building, the star material and starlight liquid necessary for the bones and flesh that carry the starlight.
Although he does not have those resources, Qi now controls a wizard stronghold and is likely to have them.
So, without hesitation, Lynn asked Astrid to contact Qi and "ask for" relevant resources from him.
As for himself, he was controlling the blue and white interwoven star-patterned light, and his figure shuttled through the gaps in the ripples of the divine formation, like a star whale swimming in the waves, quietly sailing towards an unexplored place.
The most dangerous places are often the most secretive places.
The outer plane is now in turmoil, and the divine formation cast down by the Goddess of Demon Net is expanding like a raging sea. Before long, the entire outer plane will become the territory of her kingdom of God.
Qi Ze led the wizard stronghold he gathered under the identity of the Spirit Eye Wizard, trapped in the center of the vortex, fighting against the divine formation.
But Lin En avoided all storms and was safe and sound in the protection of the core of the divine formation.
As the saying goes, the most dangerous place is also the safest. He hid in the divine formation, under the protection of the holy emblem, as long as he wanted to avoid other geniuses.
During this period, he did find a safe place where he could practice and summarize what he had gained during this period.
For him, this was a rare moment of peace.
At this moment, Lin En sat quietly in the protection of the star pattern, his mind sank into the sea of consciousness, and began to multitask.
He was not only trying to comprehend the essence of "Star-Forged Body" in depth, trying to sort out the rune structures that resonated with the starlight, but also directing his spiritual consciousness to the Libra Contract, exploring the deeper content hidden behind the contract.
His spirit is like a stretched bowstring, becoming more condensed and sharp in the multi-line resonance.
At the same time, the situation on the other side is becoming increasingly tense.
Qi hurried back to the wizard stronghold and personally took charge of the defense.
At this moment, outside the 13th War Fortress, three newly arrived war fortresses were suspended above the sky, distributed in four corners, guarding the four directions of southeast, northwest, northeast and southwest respectively.
That was a force temporarily assembled to deal with the Goddess's formation.
The core of these fortresses was convened by the fourth-level Morning Star Wizard "Spirit Eye Wizard", which attracted wizards from all directions to join, and eventually condensed into a large-scale wizard army.
But now, the four war fortresses are like isolated steel islands floating in the thunderstorm sea, wrapped in a huge energy shield, trying to resist the invasion of the divine formation.
Every time a wave of ripples from the divine formation hit the shield, it would stir up blue-gold energy arcs all over the sky, like the wrath of the sky, striking the last bastion of the wizard's defense line.
On the surface, it seems that this wizard stronghold can remain safe within the ripples of the divine formation.
But this is the realm of the gods after all. The rules of the outer plane are naturally unfavorable to wizard civilization. Energy cannot be efficiently replenished, and spell arrays are restricted and ineffective...
In other words, the energy reserves of a war fortress are ultimately limited.
If the situation cannot be broken in a short period of time, then no matter how strong the shield is, it will eventually not be able to withstand the overwhelming impact of the divine formation.
At this moment, the atmosphere in the core command room of Fortress No. 13 was solemn.
Several third-level wizards wearing mechas and with strong auras were pacing back and forth, some staring at the floating battle map, and some talking in low voices.
Yod and Earl, the two backbones of the fortress, also stood in the center with serious expressions.
"Master Lingmou...is there any news?"
A deep voice broke the silence. It was a third-level wizard from another fortress, who looked at Earl and Yod with sharp eyes.
However, when the two looked at each other, there was only helplessness in their expressions.
Earl shook his head, his expression bitter, and his tone low: "I haven't contacted you yet..."
The stronghold is in a precarious situation and facing many crises at the moment, but the senior wizards guarding it are still unable to contact the fourth-level Morning Star Wizard known as "Spirit Eyes".
He seemed to have disappeared from the entire outer plane, and there was no news of him.
This makes people anxious and panic-stricken.
The meaning is completely different whether there is a Morning Star Wizard in charge or not.
It is not only about the difference in combat power, but also the existence of spiritual support.
As long as the wizard with spiritual eyes is there, it is like there is a pillar standing behind them, which can bring an invisible but real sense of security to all wizards.
But now, that Master Lingmou suddenly disappeared...
Just when this anxious atmosphere was about to overwhelm everyone, a sudden spatial fluctuation quietly tore open in the center of the command room.
The next moment, a figure in a black robe appeared quietly.
He just stood there abruptly, as if he had walked out of the void, with a tall and upright figure, and a black robe as black as ink.
Beneath the hood was a pair of cold, pale eyes, which were emotionless and calm, like two cold moons in a dead sea of stars.
He looked around.
With just a glance, the atmosphere in the entire command room suddenly changed, as if an invisible storm was rolling in the air.
The oppressive feeling was like the ceiling collapsing. The air became heavy, and even the witchcraft spells on the walls were shaking slightly.
Several third-level wizards were shocked at the sight, their faces turned pale, and cold sweat broke out on their foreheads.
This is not hostility, but suppression brought by rank, and it is the gap between Morning Star Wizards and ordinary great wizards.
But this oppression did not bring fear, but the peace of mind of reunion after a long separation.
"Master Lingmou!"
“You’re finally back!”
"What just happened..."
Everyone quickly stood up and bowed, their voices revealing a bit of surprise and excitement that was difficult to conceal. The voices were mixed but quickly stopped for a moment.
The Spirit Eyed Wizard raised his hand slightly, his five fingers lightly raised, and the sound suddenly stopped like a tide, and the command room fell into dead silence.
"This is the magic array of the Goddess of the Demon Net,"
He finally spoke, his voice cold, "She wants to refine the entire outer plane and incorporate it into her kingdom of God."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's faces changed suddenly.
Even ordinary wizards who know little about the civilization of the gods know what the "Kingdom of God" means.
The Kingdom of God is the final resting place of the gods and the projection of their will.
In the kingdom of God, the gods are the will of heaven and earth and the masters of all laws.
There is no so-called "freedom" there, and everything is controlled by the thoughts of the gods.
Once this outer plane is incorporated, their existence will no longer belong to "wizards", but will become "believers" and "objects recorded in the word of God."
"…Life and death depend on her thoughts."
A great wizard murmured, as if finally realizing the true horror of this war.
"Since we have been exposed to the eyes of the Demon Net Goddess,"
The Spirit Eyes Wizard continued, his tone unchanged, "Then there is no need to hide the signal anymore. Increase the communication frequency to the maximum and speed up the rendezvous with other wizards. We need power now, not secrecy."
His orders were concise and clear, arranging what was to come.
Many third-level wizards nodded quickly to execute the order, but at this moment, his voice suddenly paused, his eyebrows raised slightly, and his eyes seemed to sense something.
Everyone was stunned for a moment, wondering if he had noticed anything unusual.
Then, the Spirit Eye Wizard said softly: "Go check the resource libraries of the four war fortresses."
"Look for 'star materials': meteorite iron, dark blue star marrow, eternal sand dust, starlight crystal, etc. It would be best if you could collect a complete set. I will give you a detailed form, please send all the materials that meet the requirements to me."
There was no explanation in his tone, no extra words.
Although the third-level wizards looked at each other in confusion, not understanding why the Spirit Eye Wizard suddenly needed these materials at this moment, no one dared to raise any objections.
They just execute quickly.
"clear!"
"I'll arrange it right away!"
The order was given, and a series of spells were performed, ordering the wizard to set out immediately to dispatch supplies.
After the incident, the Spirit Eye Wizard continued to make the next plan...
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In the material plane.
On the vast plain shrouded in divine power, countless wizards gathered there like a tide, looking up at the sky silently with solemn expressions. The atmosphere was so depressing that it was almost suffocating.
Above heads, hundreds of huge war fortresses were suspended in the air. They were like giant steel beasts entrenched in the sky, blocking out the sunlight and plunging the entire earth into a strange darkness and oppression.
The boundary between light and shadow is blurred, and time seems to slow down at this moment.
The core power reactors of these fortresses roared, creating layers of energy ripples, and in the center of the fortress group, a barrier that covered the entire area like a sky curtain was quietly expanding.
It is the embodiment of divine power, a barrier condensed by the will of God.
It is crystal clear yet shines with a faint blue divine light, like an inverted seal of divine power, separating the entire plain from the sky.
Outside the barrier, densely packed mechanical puppets were lined up like a tide, each with its own shape. Some crawled like giant beetles, while others looked like humanoid warriors holding spears, their red crystal eyes flashing with cold murderous intent.
Among them, countless wizards were busy making arrangements and casting spells, always alert to unusual movements deep within the barrier.
At this moment, on the high ground closest to the divine power barrier, several figures stood in the wind.
Standing in the front is an old wizard with silver hair and a beard as long as snow. Although he is old, he is as tall and straight as a pine tree.
His name is well-known throughout the Mechanical City - Warhammer Master, one of the most prestigious mechanical wizards in the Mechanical City.
His aura was as steady as a mountain, and just standing there he was like an unshakable fortress.
Beside him, several wizards with deep auras and restrained strength served quietly.
They were all powerful warriors in the late stage of level three great wizards. Normally, they were able to take charge on their own, but at this moment, they all had solemn expressions and followed closely behind the Warhammer Master.
At the very end, there is a petite figure that seems out of place.
That's Martha.
Her eyes were wide open and she looked around warily.
Although following behind the Warhammer Master was considered extremely safe, she was still tense inside and did not dare to slack off at all.
At this moment, a third-level wizard in a black and silver robe took a half step forward and reported to the Warhammer Master in a low voice:
"Master Warhammer, there seems to be something wrong with the barrier."
This great wizard was obviously of a very high rank, but he was humble in front of the Warhammer Master and was as respectful as a novice apprentice.
The Warhammer Master did not look back. His gaze was always fixed on the divine barrier in front of him. His eyes were as deep as a well, as if he was seeing through the ripples of divine power to see through the deeper truth.
"Well... the strength of the divine power has increased a lot compared to before."
His voice was low but clear.
"This means that the 'Demon Net Goddess' is recovering rapidly in the outer plane."
"It's obvious that she woke up prematurely without fully recovering... Now, her strength is returning little by little."
He exhaled lightly, his eyes becoming more complicated.
"She... is looking for something."
As one of the most important figures in the Mechanical City, the Warhammer Master is naturally qualified to know information at these levels.
Previously, the Lord of the Mechanical City had revealed to him the remaining secrets after the battle with the Goddess of the Demon Net, and now, all signs are gradually confirming the original speculation.
But just behind the Warhammer Master, Martha was quietly frowning.
Although she does not have the insight and authority of a Warhammer Master, she has her own suspicions and intuitions.
"It can't really be... related to Lin En, right?"
She muttered to herself, her eyes flickering, a complicated expression on her face.
She had not forgotten the battle with the Star Hunter wizard, and remembered the mysterious wizard who suddenly appeared and descended like a star.
If that being had not taken action, their entire team would have probably been destroyed.
That being was so powerful that it was almost unbelievable, and his aura vaguely surpassed the boundaries of a third-level great wizard and was approaching the level of Morning Star.
What was even more bizarre was that in the City of Machinery, no one knew who it was.
A strange Morning Star wizard? The sudden appearance of such a person was obviously very strange. The entire Eastern Theater issued the highest level of intelligence information about the mysterious Morning Star wizard.
However, the Demon Net Goddess suddenly woke up soon, triggering a battle, which attracted everyone's attention.
Now looking back and thinking about it, Martha has some guesses.
Perhaps that mysterious and powerful wizard is the "reason" that the Warhammer Master mentioned for the awakening of the Goddess of the Demon Network.
But she didn't dare to say this thought out loud.
No one can say.
No matter how lightly she said it, she had already kept this matter firmly hidden in her heart, like a secret sealed deep in a mechanical box.
Because she knew that once she said it, it might not just be the mysterious wizard who would be implicated.
There is also Lynn, herself, and Giroud...
(End of this chapter)
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