The Synthesis Wizard

Chapter 188 Then omit the charging process

Starlight calendar year 1270, the month of spring dawn (March).

The first wizard college in Starlight Continent was officially established and named Starlight College.

More than five hundred apprentices in Longlin became the first students of Starlight Academy and began their student careers.

After getting over the initial discomfort, Starlight Academy quickly entered stable operation.

With complete systems and regulations, Sunan hardly needs to invest too much energy in the academy.

He was also freed up to focus on other things.

The fifth floor of Dragon Corpse Tower, Workshop No. 12.

The roar of the magic crystal forging furnace echoed in the spacious workshop.

Su Nan stood in front of the workbench, staring intently at the puppet on it.

After freeing up his hands from the affairs of the academy, he immediately put the matter of refining a complete marionette on the agenda.

In order to save mithril, he did not refining a new marionette, but upgraded the original marionette.

The complete version of the marionette does not add high-level rune gems and diamonds to the design. In order to enhance the marionette's combat effectiveness, Su Nan directly improved the original design.

This alone took him more than four months.

Compared with the time-consuming improvement of the design drawings, the process of upgrading and transforming marionettes is relatively simple.

After spending more than half a month in the workshop, Sunan completed the task.

The body of the upgraded marionette is still made of mithril and diamond as the main materials, but the number is more than twice that of before.

Therefore, both the hardness of the body and the affinity and tolerance for elemental energy have been extremely improved.

Thanks to this, the new marionette's control of energy particles has also been greatly enhanced, no less than that of a formal wizard.

In addition to the original constant zero-ring, one-ring and two-ring spells, Sunan also added the recently mastered third-ring spell into the marionette's body.

About one-tenth of the books obtained from the Tower of Stars are various spell books.

It covers all kinds of spells from zero to five levels, and the types are very complete.

After being promoted to wizard, Sunan can already learn third-ring spells.

Just as there is a huge difference between a wizard and a wizard apprentice, the power of third-level spells is far greater than that of second-level spells, and their functions are richer.

For example, [Snowstorm] can significantly change the environment.

[Human Immobilization Technique] that can immobilize human, demihuman or bipedal target.

[Invisible Sphere] that can invisible multiple targets in a large area.

Similar to Silent Phantom, but with a stronger effect [Advanced Phantom].

An advanced version of the weakening ray [depleting ray].

The subject becomes an illusory state and can fly slowly [gas form].

The list goes on.

No matter in terms of power or practicality, it is not comparable to the second-level spell.

In fact, starting from the third level, the power of the spell has increased by more than one level.

Until one is promoted to a true spirit wizard, spells are one of the most important means of combat for wizards.

Sunan has tested it and found that he can now master a three-ring spell in about a month.

So far, he has mastered eleven third-ring spells, all of which are fixed in the marionette's body.

And this is just the beginning.

After he masters more spells, he will gradually burn the spells into the marionette.

In general, except for the fact that the upgraded marionette has no talent crystallization, its combat effectiveness in other aspects is no less than that of a formal wizard.

Even in the special environment of Starlight Continent, even if there is no talent crystallization, the marionette's combat effectiveness is actually not much weaker than that of a wizard who is restricted everywhere.

After all, marionettes have very little dependence on external energy. They can completely rely on the energy contained in the magic stones in their bodies for combat output. Their ability to sustain combat is far better than that of wizards.

This is enough to make up for the lack of talent crystallization to a certain extent.

If it weren't for the fact that Su Nan's talent crystallized into a 'liquid metal' that was even more powerful than his superiors, he wouldn't have been 100% sure he could defeat a marionette with enough magic stones.

"When more third-ring spells are added, the combat effectiveness can be further improved."

A satisfied smile appeared on Sunan's face.

Although there are special factors in the environment, he is very satisfied with the combat effectiveness that is comparable to that of a formal wizard.

If there is any problem, it is the high cost.

The cost of the two materials, mithril and gems alone, exceeds 200,000 gold coins.

The other materials cost nearly 50,000 gold coins in total.

Coupled with the constant consumption of various spells, especially third-level spells, the total cost is as high as 330,000 gold coins.

In addition, Secret Puppet consumes a large amount of magic stones every time he fights - low-level magic stones can no longer meet the consumption of Secret Puppet, and at last they have to be intermediate magic stones - it can be said that every battle is a waste of money.

The high manufacturing cost and huge consumption are like a gold-swallowing black hole!

However, in the face of strong combat power, this shortcoming is still acceptable.

That is to say, Sunan has a synthetic Rubik's Cube. If it were any other wizard, let alone more than 300,000, 7 or 800,000 gold coins might not be able to refine a formal wizard-level puppet.

Sunan planned to refine two marionettes and join the Star Alliance's expansion operations.

With the help of two marionettes, he shouldn't need to take action anymore.

After solving the marionette matter, Sunan then began to study the rune engraving.

The knowledge of rune engraving is also found in books brought from the Tower of Stars.

It has to be said that for Sunan at this stage, these books are like a treasure trove, and he can always find surprises in them.

Rune engraving, like magic tattoos, is an enchantment craft.

It's just that the former is more advanced. It is an improved process invented by wizards based on magic tattoos.

Magic tattoos are tattoos of spells that are tattooed on the surface of the human body. The spells are activated and released during combat, which is equivalent to storing several spells that can be released instantly.

The rune engraving is different.

It engraves specific enchanting properties on the surface of human skin in the form of engravings. Although the form is similar to that of magic tattoos, the enchanting properties that can be added, both in type and effect, far exceed those of magic tattoos. The richness cannot be compared with magic tattoos.

And there is another advantage, that is, it will not show up on the skin, so you don’t have to worry about being recognized by the enemy in advance during battle.

In addition, rune engraving takes up less skin area.

Normal people can have at most six or seven magic tattoos on their bodies. If they can be replaced with rune engravings, there will be no problem with more than ten.

No matter from which aspect you look at it, rune engravings completely overwhelm magic tattoos.

But relatively speaking, the requirements for inscribing runes and seals are also more stringent.

Only formal wizards with a certain level of mental and physical strength can withstand the violent energy fluctuations generated when activating rune engravings without causing any backlash.

"Rune engraved?"

Su Nan had a thoughtful look on his face.

After being promoted to wizard, his strength has indeed undergone earth-shaking changes.

However, due to the environment, many combat methods are somewhat restrictive to use. For example, if the power of a spell is weakened, the consumed mental energy cannot be quickly recovered outside the elemental pool.

Magic items recharge slowly and take a long time to recharge once used.

The bloodline mark can no longer keep up with the growth of his strength.

Unless he is willing to consume more blood of the Knell Striker and the Many-Winged Monster to create a more powerful bloodline mark.

However this is impossible.

Instead of using blood to make bloodline marks, Sunan prefers to use it to extract divine energy to speed up the growth and condensation of mental power.

The same goes for high-level rune gems.

The principle of high-level rune gems is to use the energy runes they carry to induce surrounding energy particles, bursting out huge elemental energy damage.

Therefore, when the concentration of energy particles is low, the damage will naturally decrease.

No matter how Sunan increases the number of synthesis, there is an upper limit to the power of high-level rune gems.

Although it is a bit stronger than when I was still a wizard apprentice, it is very limited.

At least it can't keep up with the growth of wizard power.

After thinking about it for a while, the only thing Sunan could use without restriction was the innate ability of liquid metal.

Other combat methods either have reduced power or consume too much.

In view of this, Sunan has been considering researching a new combat method recently.

Rune engraving is one of his choices.

Of course, simple rune engraving will definitely not work.

In essence, rune engraving is actually a magic item.

Absorb energy particles and store them during non-combat times, then activate them during combat, convert them into enchanting effects and release them.

Like the restricted area and Black Ting, the rune engraving is actually rechargeable.

This means that it will also be affected by the current Starlight Continent environment.

In order to turn rune engraving into a feasible means of combat, this problem must be solved first.

So after thinking again and again, Sunan finally came up with a solution.

Since charging is troublesome, just skip this step!

As long as the rune engraving is made into a one-time consumable like high-level rune gems, wouldn't there be no need to worry about charging it?

To do this, the first thing to do is to change the carrier of the rune engraving.

For example, changing the carrier from human body to gemstone.

Of course, it sounds simple, but it is not easy to achieve this.

Pure gems simply cannot withstand the violent energy fluctuations when the rune engraving is activated.

Even high-end gemstones.

If the tolerance of the carrier is too poor, it will not be able to replace the human body.

In this regard, Sunan plans to improve from two aspects.

One is to strengthen the quality of gems.

Referring to the manufacturing principles of rune gems, high-end gems are selected for enchantment processing to improve their adaptability and tolerance to energy particles.

One is to reduce the power of rune engraving.

As the power of rune engraving decreases, the load requirements on the carrier will naturally decrease.

After spending more than two months, Sunan finally succeeded in creating an engraved gem.

The gem carries a type of rune engraving called 'Ice Explosion', which when activated will instantly erupt with strong ice energy, causing severe ice erosion to all creatures within a certain range, and adding a freezing delay effect.

Since it is a weakened version of the rune engraving, its power is naturally far inferior to the full version of the rune engraving.

Not even a tenth.

But it doesn't matter, there is also a synthetic Rubik's Cube.

As long as the engraved gem is successfully created, the problem of reduced power can be completely solved through synthetic enhancement.

In the end, Sunan synthesized eighteen engraved gemstones and obtained a brand new engraved gemstone.

The reason why he does not continue to synthesize it is because, like the previous high-level rune gems, the energy intensity exceeds the limit that he can currently bear.

But even so, the power of this engraving gem is much stronger than the original rune engraving, almost three times more than the latter.

And as his mental power concentration increases, the number of synthesis can be gradually increased, further strengthening the power, and there is huge room for improvement.

"good!"

In the spell training area, Sunan, who had just finished the test, looked at the frost on the ground with a satisfied smile on his face.

In this way, in addition to his natural abilities, he finally has another fighting method that can be used without restriction.

Although the cost of engraved gemstones is a bit expensive, one costs almost 4,700 gold coins, but compared to its power, it is undoubtedly worth the money.

"It's a pity that the books on Tower of Stars don't have the knowledge of alchemy marks, otherwise we could study it."

Alchemical engraving is an advanced craft of rune engraving, and is far more powerful than the latter.

However, if you want to imprint an alchemical mark, you must first transform yourself into an alchemical body.

Su Nan currently lacks the materials and the level of strength. Even if he obtains the corresponding knowledge, he cannot make alchemical engravings. However, if he studies and learns from it, he may be able to improve the effect of engraving gems.

Shaking his head and putting aside some ambitious thoughts, Sunan left the spell practice area and teleported back to the top-level control center.

The materials for the Tower of Stars have been recycled and the matter has come to an end.

The research on marionettes and engraved gems has also been completed.

He doesn't have much left on his hands now.

One is to enter the thunder elemental plane to collect thunder stones and create more black thunder witchcraft.

However, this matter is not urgent. It will be put on the agenda after the strength improves.

One is to synthesize and refine legendary puppets to form more golem legions.

The vast area in the underground world must be garrisoned with sufficient troops.

Although some indigenous armies can be formed to alleviate the problem of lack of troops, the golem army is still indispensable.

Sunan estimated that in order to unify the underground world, at least two or three large golem armies would be needed.

Fortunately, low-level golems can be refined by apprentices, and with the establishment of the academy and the arrival of a new batch of students, there will only be more and more laborers who can refine golems in the future. Otherwise, he would be too exhausted to build so many demons. Like a legion.

"Counting the time, the new round of qualification testing should be almost over."

Sunan looked in the direction of the college with a deep gaze.

Starlight Academy is his first step in establishing the wizarding power. In the near future, it will also be his basis for controlling the entire Starlight Continent.

After a while, Sunan looked away, gathered his thoughts and started practicing.

The growth and condensation of mental power is always the most important thing.

Unless it's something related to this aspect, he doesn't plan to waste too much energy on other things.

(End of chapter)