boyutpedia Chapter 41 The Secret Realm of Lingering Light, Open!
Chapter 41 The Secret Realm of Lingering Light, Open!
Rolin first used the contribution points from the selection rewards and his own savings to make a large-scale purchase in the internal alchemy and enchanting workshops.
In terms of potions, he replenished himself with a large number of high-efficiency mana recovery potions and energy stimulants to cope with high-intensity continuous combat.
Considering the potential energy pollution and mental erosion in the secret realm, Rolin specially ordered several expensive bottles of [Mind Barrier] potion and [Pure Water]. The former can greatly enhance mental resistance in a short period of time, while the latter can purify most common energy toxins.
In terms of the reel, Rowling spent a lot of money to buy two trump cards to save his life.
A short-range directional teleportation scroll can instantly teleport him to a preset safe point within 100 meters in a crisis.
The other is the [Advanced Elemental Shield Scroll], which can generate an all-around shield with extremely strong defense for a short period of time.
These two reels nearly depleted most of his contribution points, but he felt it was worth it.
In terms of equipment, Rolin asked the alchemists at the alchemy workshop to further reinforce and enchant his leather armor, increasing its defense against energy shocks and physical tearing.
The enchanted bone dagger was also restored and its sharpness enhanced.
In addition to these routine preparations, Rowling also made some unique preparations.
Based on his knowledge of energy structure and runes from ancient scrolls, combined with his own understanding of corrosive energy, he began to attempt to create a special kind of "corrosive rune bomb".
This is not a standard alchemical product. Instead, he sealed highly concentrated acidic energy within the rune shell he created and detonated it with his mental power, generating a large-scale burst of highly corrosive acidic energy.
The production process is extremely dangerous and the success rate is low, but once successful, it will be a powerful, wide-ranging trump card.
After several failed attempts and material losses, he finally managed to produce three unstable but powerful finished products.
Baha's preparations are equally important.
Lorin specially designed a more comfortable shoulder pad with some protection for it.
Considering the potentially extreme environment in the secret realm, he also prepared some specially made birdseed that could quickly replenish vitality and mental strength, as well as a small bottle of mild medicine to stimulate potential in emergencies.
Adjusting one's own condition is of paramount importance.
Luo Lin spends a lot of time every day practicing the Perfect Meditation Method in order to adjust his mental and magical power to the most harmonious and full state, so that he can control them as if they were his own arms.
He practiced repeatedly the connection and transformation of various spells, especially the coordinated tactics with Baha, striving to exert 100% of his strength even under high pressure.
Rowling also made a special trip to visit wizards Eric and Stone.
The two wizards congratulated him on his successful selection and gave him more specific guidance.
Wizard Eric warned him, "The rules of the Residual Light Realm are incomplete. Pay special attention to the weak points in space. Do not use large-scale spatial disturbance spells lightly, otherwise it may cause unpredictable consequences."
"Most ancient structures are powered by a core energy source, so finding and destroying their core is key."
In contrast, Wizard Stone focused more on the energy aspect of the warning: "The energy in the core area of the secret realm is bound to be extremely active or even chaotic."
"Your particle manipulation skills might come in handy. Try to sense and adapt to the energy rhythms there, and even guide them to your own advantage, but remember not to be greedy. Stability is the most important thing."
Rowling kept these teachings in mind.
He also subtly inquired of the two wizards about clues regarding the materials for constructing innate spells, but both wizards said that those materials were too rare, and even they could not easily obtain them. They suggested that he focus on acquiring elemental essences and meditation techniques first.
During the preparation period, Rowling also kept an eye on the movements of the other selected candidates.
Kyle and the others were clearly making their own preparations. Occasionally, they would meet in the workshop or database, and their gazes would exchange scrutinizing glances and undisguised competition.
Everyone understood that the competition within the secret realm would be even more direct and brutal than the selection process.
Three days before departure, Luo Lin took a thorough rest.
He no longer engages in any high-intensity training, but instead relaxes his mind and body to their optimal state through meditation and soothing activities.
Luo Lin recounted and categorized all the prepared supplies to ensure they could be used immediately upon arrival in the secret realm.
Stroking the crystal I keep close to my body, I feel the cold touch of the lead box that encases it.
This crystal is the most crucial element; there can be no mistakes.
Standing by the window, gazing at the vast sky outside the Shadow Raven Holy Tower Academy, Roland felt an unusual calm.
All preparations are complete, and all efforts have been made.
At this moment, he is like a fully drawn bow, waiting for the moment the secret realm opens so he can unleash his pent-up power.
Baha on the shoulder seemed to sense this heavy expectation, quietly preening its feathers, its dark golden eyes gazing into the distance.
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A month passed quickly, and the atmosphere in the central square of the Shadow Raven Tower Secret Academy was solemn and dignified.
One hundred qualified apprentices gathered here, surrounded by mentors and lower-ranking apprentices who came to see them off or to witness the ceremony.
A massive and complex teleportation array was inscribed in the center of the plaza, with runes flowing and radiating intense spatial fluctuations.
The ceremony was presided over by a formal wizard whose aura was as deep and profound as the sea.
He didn't say much, but simply reiterated the rules for exploring the secret realm:
The time limit is thirty days. Once the time is up, all survivors will be automatically expelled by the power of the secret realm.
Harvest depends on one's own ability, and one's life and death are one's own responsibility.
As the wizard activated the magic circle, blinding light shot into the sky, engulfing the figures of the hundred apprentices.
Luo Lin felt a powerful pulling force acting on his entire body, and the surrounding scenery instantly blurred and distorted, as if he had been thrown into a rapidly spinning kaleidoscope.
I don't know how much time passed, maybe just a moment, or maybe a long time, but the pulling force suddenly disappeared.
As my feet touched solid ground again, a mixture of burnt smell, ozone, and some strange odor filled my nostrils.
Luo Lin quickly steadied himself, his mental energy spreading outwards like a tide, while the [Weak Force Field Armor] instantly covered his entire body.
Baha also flew off his shoulder, three pairs of eyes scanning the unfamiliar surroundings warily.
Before me lay a desolate and bizarre scene.
The sky was an eternal dark red, devoid of sun, moon, and stars, with only low-hanging clouds resembling congealed blood.
The earth was cracked, riddled with charred pits and twisted metal debris that looked as if it had been snapped by an invisible force.
In the distance, some oddly shaped crystal clusters emitting a faint energy glow were scattered about.
The air was filled with chaotic energy particles, sometimes raging and sometimes silent, making people extremely uncomfortable.
This is the Secret Realm of Lingering Light.
With just a preliminary sense, Rowling could tell that the environment here was several times worse than that of the Shadow Forest, and the spatial structure also gave people an extremely fragile feeling.
He immediately checked his own and Bahamut's status to confirm that there were no problems with the teleportation.
Subsequently, based on the preliminary plan he had prepared before entering, he chose a direction where the energy fluctuations were relatively less chaotic and began to move cautiously.
The scorched earth beneath my feet was unusually hard, making a soft clicking sound when I stepped on it.
Luo Lin dared not move quickly, taking each step cautiously, his mental energy like invisible tentacles, probing for any potential traps or spatial rifts ahead.
Baha flew low in the air, acting as a reconnaissance sentinel.
Its obsidian eye constantly scans the abnormal energy flow on the ground and in the air, while its dark silver eye is on alert for possible visual camouflage.
The fact that the Dark Gold Eye has not issued a strong warning indicates that there is no immediate and deadly threat nearby.
After traveling about a mile, Rowling discovered a place that was worth noting.
It was a hemispherical structure half-buried underground, made of some kind of silvery-white metal. Its surface was covered with traces of corrosion, but it was still relatively intact and seemed to be the remains of an ancient building.
Rowling gestured for Baha to keep watch around the area, while he slowly approached.
The mental energy was carefully scanned across the metal hemisphere, but no obvious energy traps or signs of life were found.
He tried tapping it lightly with the dagger, which produced a dull echo.
After walking around the hemisphere, he discovered an entrance partially hidden by rubble.
The metal door at the entrance had long since disappeared, revealing a dark space inside.