8mi Chapter 85 Arrival at Shattered Star Bay
Chapter 85 Arrival at Shattered Star Bay
Chapter 85 Arrival at Shattered Star Bay
After leaving the War Affairs Department, Rowling did not set off immediately.
He first went to the logistics department and collected the standard amount of magic stones, healing potions, and antidotes based on the supply list.
Then I went to the academy's internal market and used some magic stones I had saved up to buy a few useful scrolls.
A short-range random teleport scroll, a powerful elemental shield scroll, and several runes for scouting and vigilance.
After making all the necessary preparations, Rowling returned to his temporary residence at the main campus of the academy, a stone chamber assigned to returning wizards.
He needs some time to calmly familiarize himself with the use of [Myriad Stars] and adjust to his optimal state.
He sat cross-legged on the stone bed, his consciousness sinking into the sea of his mind.
The intricate and magnificent [Myriad Stars] model floated silently, its brilliance mirroring that of the Morning Star Core. With a slight thought, I began to try and activate its power.
First is the most basic manipulation of star power.
As the magic flowed, the model lit up slightly, and the surrounding space seemed to ripple almost imperceptibly, making its perception of various energies in the environment more acute.
Stellar power is like an invisible tentacle, capable of interfering with reality with greater precision.
Next, he tried to utilize the properties imparted by the spatial dust.
Concentrate on the spatial nodes of the model, extend your finger, and gently draw a line across the empty space in front of you.
A tiny, almost transparent fold of space appeared, lasting for less than half a second before disappearing.
This is just the most basic application of space, but it already has the potential to disrupt the trajectory of enemy spells or to perform extremely small-scale displacements.
Then there's the destructive energy associated with Molten Core.
The flame runes in the model lit up, and a scorching aura condensed in the palm, forming a constantly twisting mass.
The interior contains a dark red energy sphere.
This is no ordinary fireball spell; its destructive power is more restrained and concentrated, possessing a characteristic of incinerating everything.
He didn't release it; he simply sensed the power it contained and then slowly dispersed it.
Finally, there was the soul-level influence brought about by the Soul Flame Flower. Consciousness guided the dark blue energy, and a cold and eerie aura spread out.
This power is not suitable for testing within a safe zone, but he could sense that it could be used to disrupt an opponent's mind, create illusions, or—target spiritual beings.
It is relatively easy to mobilize a single characteristic, but the difficulty lies in how to combine them to produce a synergistic effect.
Roland attempted to couple a wisp of spatial power and fire power through a specific stellar power loop.
In his palm, the newly condensed energy sphere was no longer a simple dark red; its edges shimmered with a subtle, distorted silver sheen, as if it possessed some kind of unstable cutting property.
Maintaining this state requires extremely high levels of mental and magical control; it became quite strenuous after just a few seconds.
"Indeed, the real power lies in fusion, but this requires a lot of practice and exploration in actual combat."
Luo Lin dispersed his energy, and his mind became clear.
The potential of [Myriad Stars] is enormous, but he needs to explore and master it step by step.
He secluded himself in the stone chamber for a day and a night, repeatedly practicing various basic applications and simple fusion attempts, until he felt that his control over the power had become much more refined, and his mental and magical power had also returned to full strength.
The next morning, Luo Lin opened his eyes, his gaze subtly sharp.
He checked the dimensional bag to make sure all the items were there, then took Bahamut and left the Shadow Raven Tower headquarters, heading towards the unknown area known as the Silent Sea, located on the edge of the island, according to the map.
After leaving the Shadow Raven Tower headquarters, head northwest as indicated on the map.
The closer you get to the so-called Silent Sea coast, the more unusual the environment becomes.
The elements in the air were no longer as active and orderly as inland, but instead carried a sense of inert heaviness, occasionally mixed with a faint, unsettling, and disorderly fluctuation.
The vegetation gradually became short and strange, with many plants exhibiting an unhealthy grayish-blue hue and leaves covered with granules resembling salt crystals.
The sky always seemed gloomy, and even at noon, the sunlight seemed to be filtered by an invisible force, appearing weak and powerless.
According to map markings and supplementary information in the mission roll, the main function of the Shattered Star Bay Observatory is to monitor energy tides on the dormant sea surface, observe possible anomalies, and report to headquarters regularly.
This is not a military fortress in the traditional sense, but more like a cutting-edge research outpost.
This also explains why the garrisoned Horn Wizard is a second-ring wizard.
What's needed more is his knowledge and ability to handle unconventional events, rather than pure combat prowess.
Occasionally, one can sense some small but aggressive mutated creatures along the way, most of which are distorted in shape and seem to have been eroded by the inert energy of the environment over a long period of time.
Baha appeared exceptionally vigilant, his dark golden eyes constantly scanning his surroundings, especially the ocean that remained at the edge of his field of vision, shimmering with a leaden, lifeless light.
Five days later, a rugged, black rocky coastline came into view.
The sound of waves crashing against the rocks was dull and subdued, unlike the surging sound of a normal ocean; instead, it sounded like something heavy was being repeatedly pounded.
The chaotic energy fluctuations in the air became clearer, accompanied by a subtle, continuous hum.
Following the map, we walked along a worn path through the rocky outcrops for a while before finally spotting the observation station perched on a relatively flat cliff at a higher elevation.
It was a fortress-like structure built of some kind of dark stone. It was not large and its surface was covered with a thick, corrosion-resistant enchanted coating, but many new scratches and corrosion marks could still be seen.
Several crystal pillars, shimmering with faint runic light, stood atop the fortress, seemingly some kind of detection or energy collection device.
A simple protective array was set up around the fortress, and the energy shield looked somewhat flickering, clearly indicating that it had been attacked recently.
Instead of approaching rashly, Baha was allowed to circle and scout at high altitude first.
Through a spiritual connection, Baha relayed a message: there was life and energy activity within the fortress, consistent with the characteristics of a second-tier wizard and a small number of apprentices.
Within a radius of several hundred meters around the fortress, no obvious traces of the enemy have been found yet, but some inhuman footprints and traces of dried slime remain on the rocky beach and in the shallow waters near the shore, and a faint fishy stench and negative energy permeate the air.
After confirming the basic situation, he dispelled his concealment, revealing himself, and walked towards the gate of the observation station. As he approached the protective array, he could feel a probing spiritual force sweeping over him, carrying a scrutinizing meaning.
He raised the wartime plaque and announced loudly: "Shadowraven Tower, First Ring Wizard Rolin, has been ordered to support the Shattered Star Bay Observatory."
A moment later, the fortress’s heavy door, engraved with defensive runes, slowly opened a crack with a creak.
A young man with a tense expression, wearing a gray apprentice robe, peeked out. When he saw Rowling and Baha on his shoulder, and especially after sensing the stable mental fluctuations of a formal wizard emanating from Rowling, he visibly relaxed.
"Lord Rowling, you've finally arrived!"
"Please come in quickly. Lord Horn is downstairs—he is maintaining the seal and cannot greet you personally for the time being."
The apprentice spoke quickly, his words revealing obvious fatigue and anxiety.