Translator: AnubisTL
Several years later.
Jieming gazed at the five Black Giants before him, each towering over ten meters tall, their massive frames radiating an aura of pure destruction. A hint of undisguised satisfaction flickered across his face.
These Black Giants possessed perfect physiques, their obsidian-black exoskeletons shimmering with visible frost. They stood like five dormant active volcanoes, poised to erupt at any moment.
Through their Soul Link, Jieming clearly sensed that the leader among them, the strongest of the five, had already reached the biological level of a third-tier creature. The remaining four, though slightly weaker, were all firmly established as second-tier beings.
To accelerate the hatchery's gestation of these high-level Black Giants, Jieming had consumed vast quantities of energy from his newly acquired small elemental pool reserves over the past few years. Fortunately, the results of this investment were remarkable and astonishing, fulfilling his initial vision.
"However, the actual outcome still falls short of my initial expectations..." Jieming frowned slightly, inwardly assessing the situation.
"Although elemental life forms require minimal material dependence at birth, the energy expenditure far exceeds expectations. Even with so many small elemental pools, the rate at which these creatures are gestating remains unsatisfactory."
With this thought, Jieming turned to glance at the massive hatchery behind him.
In the deep, dark waters, several juvenile Black Giants were slowly gestating, their bodies not yet fully solidified and emitting faint life fluctuations.
At the current energy supply and incubation rate, they would need at least several years, perhaps even decades, to hatch.
"Moreover, even the few Black Giants that have successfully gestated haven't reached their full potential. The resource constraints at birth have already stunted their development to some extent. Further growth will depend on future circumstances," Jieming mused inwardly.
After these reflections, Jieming habitually checked his terminal.
The luminous screen clearly displayed his appointment for the day.
Several months earlier, Mentor Clark had sent a message via communication: the seventh-tier large elemental pool he had ordered at great expense had been completed, and he should arrange a time to take delivery.
Jieming felt a surge of anticipation.
He could already imagine the transformative impact the Artificial Elemental Plane would have on his laboratory and the entire Purgatory Sulfur Plane!
Yet, a sliver of anxiety lingered.
After all, a seventh-tier large elemental pool was no ordinary commodity.
Though it contained only one complete fire element rule, its unique properties and structure qualified it as a "plane" within the chaotic void.
Naturally, such a thing couldn't be transported through conventional teleportation formations.
Aside from the wizard civilization's renowned Strategic-Tier Teleportation Array, few formations could handle the spatial scale of a "plane."
Forcing a teleportation would only lead to catastrophic consequences.
Thus, the method for transporting this seventh-tier large elemental pool was surprisingly... "primitive."
It had to be transported like a conquest of another plane: by selecting a stable and safe air route, finding a sixth-tier wizard to "pilot" the elemental pool through the chaotic void.
Once it reached its destination, it would be "embedded" within Jieming's personal Purgatory Sulfur Plane.
Under normal circumstances, to maintain the secrecy of their own plane, the wizard purchasing a seventh-tier large elemental pool would personally "open" the plane.
However, Jieming's rank was far too low. He lacked both the qualifications and the ability to control an "Artificial Plane."
Therefore, someone else had to be assigned to this mission.
And the person piloting the plane... naturally, there was no other choice besides Mentor Clark, who had acted as the intermediary for this massive transaction.
The moment Jieming realized his mentor was about to arrive at the Purgatory Sulfur Plane and inspect his domain and research results, he suddenly felt that familiar, subtle anxietyโthe kind a student feels when their homeroom teacher is about to visit their home.
Soon, the appointed time arrived.
The sky of the Purgatory Sulfur Plane underwent a sudden transformation.
The crimson-red canopy, perpetually shrouded in volcanic ash and sulfurous gases, began to twist violently.
In an instant, the entire plane's atmosphere trembled!
Because Jieming had not yet advanced to the sixth-tier, he lacked the authority to manipulate the core of the Purgatory Sulfur Plane.
Unable to personally manipulate his plane to lower the planar barrier and actively receive the impending large-scale elemental pool, Jieming could only watch helplessly as the two planes, guided by some gravitational force and law within the void, slowly but steadily fused together.
After about a day of tremors, the seventh-tier large elemental pool, radiating a dazzling fiery glow, finally became fully embedded within Jieming's Purgatory Sulfur Plane.
Its colossal form emitted a light comparable to a star, making it seem as if a perpetual, scorching sun had appeared in the sky of the Purgatory Sulfur Plane!
Once the large elemental pool was fully integrated, Clark's figure descended slowly from the sky.
Passing through the energy shield mid-air, he landed before Jieming.
"Congratulations, Jieming. Your big toy has arrived," Mentor Clark said, his voice as calm as ever.
With a casual flick of his wrist, Clark tossed Jieming a space expansion pouch, roughly ten cubic meters in size.
Jieming caught the pouch and peered inside.
The interior was densely packed with neatly arranged, fingernail-sized metal plates.
Jieming recognized these objects.
These were specialized "information storage cards" for the magic net terminal.
Each metal chip contained a vast amount of data.
Jieming felt a sense of foreboding, but he still looked up at Clark and asked, "Mentor, what's stored in these?"
Clark's expression remained impassive as he replied calmly, "Those are the operating manuals for the seventh-tier large elemental pool."
"Unless you thoroughly study the knowledge and operational details stored in these cards, I strongly advise against attempting to interact with the elemental pool in the sky."
Jieming's eyes widened in shock!
Just an operating manual requires such a massive amount of stored knowledge?
He could already imagine the terrifying amount of time and effort it would take to fully master the elemental pool.
Swallowing hard, Jieming wiped away cold sweat and forced a smile. "Thank you for making the trip..."
Afterward, Jieming led Clark on a tour of the Purgatory Sulfur Plane.
To Jieming's surprise, Clark expressed approval of the plane's conditions.
He remarked, "While the environment here is undoubtedly harsh for most naturally occurring life forms, it's actually quite a favorable cultivation environment for many elemental creatures, especially those associated with fire."
"Moreover, the resources are abundant, which could save a significant amount of funding during the late-stage development... Though the environment is indeed harsh, overall this plane is quite valuable."
Clark's research on active planes had recently entered a critical phase, and he was making significant progress, so he didn't linger long on the Purgatory Sulfur Plane.
After a brief tour, he exchanged a quick greeting with Jieming and departed via the teleportation formation.
After seeing off Mentor Clark, who had come and gone like a whirlwind, Jieming pondered for a moment. He decided not to immediately delve into the "instruction manuals."
After all, he wouldn't be staying here for more than a few years. Before that, he needed to address another pressing matter.
He turned and boarded the teleportation formation bound for the "Junction Point."
Now was about the time... he should register!
Arriving once more at the "Junction Point," the massive war hub suspended within the endless chaotic void, Jieming found it as bustling as on his first visit.
Countless wizards of diverse forms swarmed the wide streets like diligent worker ants.
Exotic slaves, their appearances ranging from striking to delicate, stood in shops, eagerly beckoning passing wizards.
In the distance, at the Space Dock, colossal warships were being resupplied, their engines emitting deep, resonant roars.
The air shimmered with faint energy particles, mingled with the scents of otherworldly beings, creating a unique atmosphereโtense yet vibrant, characteristic of this place alone.
Aside from the two times he had come to register and deploy, Jieming had also visited the Junction Point several times while processing materials brought back from the Flamefrost Plane.
As a result, he was quite familiar with the layout.
After a glance at the still-flickering teleportation formation beside him, Jieming headed straight for the iconic Affairs Center, its spire-like structure dominating the skyline.
However, halfway there, as he passed a floating open-air plaza, someone called out to him from behind.
"Wizard Jieming? Please wait!" The voice sounded vaguely familiar.
Jieming stopped and turned toward the voice, finding an elderly wizard in a dark gray magic robe, with a gaunt face and gentle eyes.
It was Master Roland from the Tower of Annihilation, renowned for his mastery of spatial technology.
Slightly surprised, Jieming still paused and responded politely, "Master Roland, it's been a while."
"Indeed, we haven't been in touch since our last transaction."
After a brief exchange of greetings, Master Roland leaned closer, lowering his voice with a mysterious air.
"Wizard Jieming, if I may ask... that Self-Stabilizing Field Regulation Protocol technology that caused quite a stir on the Federation's Communication Network recently... did it originate from you?"
Jieming was taken aback by the question.
During the demonstration, the artificial intelligence Felix had asked if he wanted to publicly reveal his name for recognition, but Jieming had declined.
Theoretically, the seller of the Self-Stabilizing Field Regulation Protocol online should have remained anonymous.
(End of the Chapter)
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