Synthetic Wizard

Chapter 490: Chapter 283: Trump Card to Break the Deadlock (Part 2)

But that’s still not enough!

"It’s best to further enhance the Starlight Wizard Tower by another level!"

Sunan called forth the 3D model of the Wizard Tower, gazing at the illusory light and shadow in front of him, deep in thought.

At this point, the Starlight Wizard Tower has already reached a stage where it’s very difficult to upgrade further.

The main reason is due to energy limitations.

Whether it’s the Maze Lock Protective Energy Field or long-range firepower strikes, they have now been upgraded to the limit that the Wizard Tower can endure.

Further upgrade is not impossible, but it would exceed the Wizard Tower’s energy load, doing more harm than good.

As for the Elemental Pool, it is also nearing its limit due to the Tower’s size, making further synthesis and enhancement difficult.

Unless replaced with a more efficient energy supply device.

Like the Elemental Melting Furnace!

In fact, Sunan had previously considered creating a rudimentary version of the Elemental Melting Furnace.

The two most critical materials for creating the Elemental Melting Furnace are the Magic Stone Mother and the Elemental Source Crystal.

The former can be easily synthesized by himself.

The latter only has a chance to form when the Elemental Giant Spirit Elder dies.

Although the ’drop rate’ is extremely low, with his current strength, obtaining it by venturing deep into the Elemental Space is only a matter of time.

The real hurdle is the lack of a design for the ’Elemental Melting Furnace’.

Sunan has been having people keep tabs on whether any wizard at the Starry Tower in All Things City will put up an Elemental Melting Furnace as a bet, but nothing has been discovered so far.

"Seems like I have to start with the Wisdom Code."

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"Sunan!"

As soon as they met, Amy happily jumped onto Sunan’s shoulder, hugging his neck with her little paws, and joyfully meowing.

"It’s been so long; why didn’t you come to find me meow?"

Facing the little one’s complaints, Sunan smiled slightly, stroked its head, and said:

"The headquarters of Wisdom Code isn’t a place outsiders can casually enter. If you want to find me or Hidden Dragon, just come to Starlight Continent."

After comforting Amy, Sunan turned to Maisy.

"Lady Maisy, it’s been a long time."

"A long time indeed."

After more than two centuries apart, Maisy seemed unchanged, still possessing the quiet demeanor of a young girl.

With his power growing, Sunan increasingly sensed the astonishing energy hidden beneath Maisy’s calm exterior.

Just standing before Maisy gave him the illusion of facing the boundless starry sky.

This is a True Spirit Wizard, an existence capable of rivaling a Divine Spirit!

"I’ve heard from Cyril that you have something to discuss with me?"

"Indeed." Sunan replied earnestly, "I urgently need the design for an Elemental Melting Furnace. I wonder if Lady Maisy could help me with this; I can compensate you accordingly."

As a True Spirit Wizard and a scholar of the Wisdom Code, Maisy holds an exalted status. If not for prior acquaintance with Sunan and his role as a leader of an affiliate organization, meeting her would be difficult.

Thus, he spoke candidly and got straight to the point.

"You want me to procure the design from the Wisdom Code?"

Surprised by Sunan’s request, Maisy’s eyes flickered with a peculiar sheen but quickly realized.

Knowledge of the Star Alliance and Ten Thousand Headed Bird’s joint plan against Black Rope Tower is also within her grasp. Naturally, Sunan wanting the Elemental Melting Furnace for upcoming war preparations made sense; he probably wanted to upgrade the Wizard Tower.

The Starlight Wizard Tower, stronger than a large Wizard Tower, is no secret within the Wisdom Code.

Sunan’s proficiency in magical item crafting is respected by many within the deeply rooted Wisdom Code as well.

"That’s right." Sunan admitted candidly.

Maisy pondered for a few seconds, slightly shook her head, and said: "The design for the Elemental Melting Furnace is a core secret of any Wizard Influence and will not be easily sold. Even if sold, it would only be a finished product, with a hefty price."

Upon hearing this, Sunan’s eyes slightly flashed.

Of course, he understood the value of the Elemental Melting Furnace.

Although the Star Alliance could afford to buy it, the cost would be incredibly steep.

With war imminent, investing massive resources to purchase an Elemental Melting Furnace isn’t the wisest choice.

Furthermore, even if purchased, it can’t be installed on the Starlight Wizard Tower.

The true Elemental Melting Furnace can only be supported by war constructs as massive as a Floating City.

Of course, if he could obtain a finished Elemental Melting Furnace, reverse-engineering and replicating it would be possible.

While replicating an identical functioning product is unlikely—without hundreds of masters proficient in magical item manufacturing diligently researching for millennia, success would be impossible—replicating a much weaker imitation still has a high probability of success.

Once a replica is successfully created, no matter how weak the effects, Sunan can synthesize and upgrade it to a level the Starlight Wizard Tower can bear.

However, research and replication would require a long time; achieving it during wartime remains uncertain.

After pondering for a moment, Sunan asked, "If I just need an energy supply device structurally similar to an Elemental Melting Furnace but with much weaker capability, do you happen to have anything like that in the Wisdom Code?"

Maisy was slightly taken aback, asking, "What are the specific functional requirements? Any standards?"

Sunan replied solemnly, "Functionality slightly weaker than the Elemental Pool is acceptable."

Functionality and efficiency are different; he seeks the Elemental Melting Furnace’s efficiency, and the performance can be weaker since it can be enhanced through synthesis.

Maisy glanced at Sunan with puzzlement, somewhat confused.

What use does an energy supply device with weaker functionality than the Elemental Pool have?

It wouldn’t enhance the Wizard Tower’s combat power at all.

Despite the confusion, Maisy asked no further, pondering: "The Wisdom Code lacks such an item, but I do have some experimental data from my research on substitutes for the Elemental Melting Furnace, though it never resulted in a usable product. But it might provide you some insight."

Sunan’s eyes lit up, smiling: "Then I must thank Lady Maisy in advance."

"For your kindness to Amy, I can help with small favors like this."

Maisy gestured slightly, making over a dozen thick books appear out of thin air, floating towards Sunan.

Without examining them closely, Sunan took them directly.

"I heard from Cyril that you’re launching an offensive in half a month?"

"Yes."

Sunan did not conceal.

Not long ago, he had just met with Gavin of Ten Thousand Headed Bird, confirming the plan to simultaneously attack the planes controlled by Black Rope Tower half a month later.

Sunan’s expression changed abruptly, tentatively asking: "I heard the Wisdom Code will send two True Spirit Wizards against Black Rope Tower. May I ask who they are?"

Maisy smiled faintly: "One is myself, and the other is Darus Ward."

As expected!

Sunan understood.

He also knew something of Darus Ward.

This True Spirit Wizard happens to be Ronin Ward’s father.

"Then I will wish Lady Maisy a triumphant return."

"With your kind words."

Leaving the Holy Tree Plane, Sunan felt fortunate; thanks to taking in Amy, he could connect with Maisy.

Having the support of a True Spirit Wizard and interacting with the Wisdom Code makes many things much more convenient.

Like this time, without Maisy, he would have to procure a finished Elemental Melting Furnace and then research replicating substitutes.

The price is not only enormous, but it also wastes a lot of time and energy.

Even so, convincing the Wisdom Code to trade the Elemental Melting Furnace isn’t easy.

"With this experimental data, I should be able to quickly develop a substitute for the Elemental Melting Furnace, allowing synthesis and enhancement."

Sunan’s spirit lifted; if this path proves successful, the Starlight Wizard Tower can continue upgrading, becoming the Star Alliance’s trump card on the battlefield!

Back at the Starlight Wizard Tower, Sunan immediately immersed himself in studying the experimental data.