Synthesis Wizard

New Flower Moon, spring seemed to pass in the blink of an eye.

The plants in the Base began to display a captivating shade of green, and the flower beds were bursting with blooms, welcoming the height of summer.

Inside the Potion Room.

At the large workbench, Su Nan picked up the freshly made potion and stared at the pale purple liquid in the bottle, a satisfied expression flashing across his face.

[Transcendent Elixir (3rd Rank / Low Quality): After consumption, it allows the user to enter a Transcendent State, where the body continuously absorbs energy particles from the surroundings at a slow pace. It also significantly enhances mental activity and the absorption rate of energy particles, lasting for 53 days and 9 hours. Stacking has no effect, and the user’s mental strength must be at least 30.]

Compared to the Super Energy Potion, the 3rd Rank Transcendent Elixir was undoubtedly more powerful.

It provided a 24-hour passive meditation state!

Even though the efficiency of passive meditation was low, far less effective than active meditation, the long duration meant that the accumulated benefits were still quite significant.

Moreover, it retained the effect of enhancing mental activity and the absorption rate of energy particles.

This meant that the efficiency of active meditation was also not low.

"Let’s test the specific effects," Su Nan said.

He uncorked the bottle and drank the potion in one gulp, then sat cross-legged on the ground to begin meditating.

To obtain detailed information about the potion’s effects, he conducted tests for five consecutive days and finally had a rough understanding of the Transcendent Elixir’s effects.

"Star Ring Meditation can increase about 1500 points of proficiency per day, which is about a 50% increase compared to when I used the Super Energy Potion."

"At this rate, I should be able to construct the tenth star ring in about a month."

Su Nan nodded to himself.

A 50% increase in efficiency was already quite impressive.

Moreover, this was just a low-quality 3rd Rank Transcendent Elixir. If it were a high-quality 3rd Rank Transcendent Elixir, the effects would be even better.

The key was the material consumption.

Synthesizing a bottle of low-quality 3rd Rank Transcendent Elixir used up one-quarter of the latest batch of Silver Moon Flowers.

This was because the improved Silver Moon Flowers had significantly better effects. Otherwise, using the pre-improved Silver Moon Flowers, it would probably take all of them to synthesize a bottle of low-quality 3rd Rank Transcendent Elixir.

"The growth cycle of the Silver Moon Flower is about 100 days, and the duration of the Transcendent Elixir is 53 days. In one growth cycle, I would need about two bottles of Transcendent Elixir, which is half of the yield."

"The remaining half of the yield needs to be used to make Junior Vitality Potions and Vitality Potions for the apprentices in the Base to exchange."

After some calculations, Su Nan suddenly realized that the Silver Moon Flowers were not enough.

The requirements for materials increased significantly with each improvement in quality for 3rd Rank potions.

He had tested and found that to synthesize a high-quality 3rd Rank Transcendent Elixir, he would need about two-thirds of a batch of Silver Moon Flowers.

Although the duration of the high-quality Transcendent Elixir would increase to over 70 days, the final calculation still showed it was not enough.

Unless he reduced the supply of Junior Vitality Potions and Vitality Potions.

This might be acceptable in the short term, but in the long run, it would inevitably slow down the apprentices’ strength growth, which was not beneficial for the Base’s development and expansion.

He hoped the apprentices would grow quickly to help him with the production of low-tier potions and the creation of low-tier puppets.

Therefore, the best solution was to open a new Magic Plant Garden.

However, due to the energy particle concentration issue, the new Magic Plant Garden had to be far enough from the Base.

This meant he would need to arrange personnel to guard and cultivate it.

The guarding part was easy to solve; he could send a team of Stone Golems.

Or he could have Ke Yi dispatch a team of soldiers to be stationed there.

What truly needed consideration was the cultivation personnel.

The Base’s Magic Plant Garden had Flower Sprites residing there, and he only needed to assign tasks regularly for the apprentices to help out.

If he were to open a new Magic Plant Garden, he would need to ‘recruit’ a batch of Flower Sprites or similar otherworldly creatures.

However, this was not something that could be done immediately.

Whether he could summon suitable helpers depended entirely on luck.

"Opening a new Magic Plant Garden will cost a lot of gold. It’s not too late to consider this after the war in Golden Rock Province ends."

"Moreover, opening a new Magic Plant Garden will take a considerable amount of time. During this period, I can continue to summon otherworldly creatures to see if there are any suitable ‘candidates.’"

"Since the high-quality 3rd Rank Transcendent Elixir has a mental strength requirement, I will use the low-quality 3rd Rank Transcendent Elixir for now. By the time the new Magic Plant Garden is completed, my mental strength should be close to the required level."

Collecting his thoughts, Su Nan temporarily set aside this matter and took out a spell book to read.

With the boost from the Transcendent Elixir, his speed in learning 2nd Circle spells had also increased significantly.

At the current rate, he could master a 2nd Circle spell in about fifty days.

His progress in segment casting training was also steadily improving, and Su Nan expected to master this technique by the end of the year, then begin training in metamagic techniques.

While Su Nan was systematically improving himself, the war in Golden Rock Province was also raging on.

With the Blackrock Cavalry Regiment and the Golem Legion as his trump cards, the Flash Army was sweeping through the battlefield, forcing the Golden Rock Coalition into a continuous retreat.

In just one month, all the noble territories in Golden Rock Province, except for the Marquis of Golden Rock, had fallen.

The once formidable Golden Rock Coalition, which had been prominent just half a year ago, was now reduced to the Marquis of Golden Rock standing alone.

This left many people who were following the war in shock.

While they had expected the Flash Army to win, no one had anticipated such a one-sided situation.

It was clear to everyone that the Marquis of Golden Rock was now doomed.

This highly anticipated war had no more suspense.

In the month of Summer Ridge, the sun was scorching, and the hot weather was unbearable.

However, the atmosphere in the Golden Rock City Lord’s residence was cold and stagnant.

Especially in the study at the back of the courtyard, the servants walked with light steps, afraid of angering the Marquis and suffering the same fate as those who were hanged a few days ago.

In the study.

The atmosphere was somewhat silent.

Casper stood by the window, looking at the Marquis of Golden Rock’s haggard face, feeling a mix of emotions.

Two years ago, the Marquis of Golden Rock was still energetic and full of vigor, with a head of black hair. Now, his face was lined with wrinkles, his hair was mostly gray, and he looked visibly exhausted.

The legendary knight’s current state clearly showed the immense pressure he had been under recently.

Thinking about it, who could have predicted that the Marquis of Golden Rock, a regional overlord, would ultimately be defeated by a mere baron?

Especially considering that four years ago, this baron had been indirectly exiled to the borderlands due to the Marquis of Golden Rock, living a precarious life.

In just four years, their situations had completely reversed.

Thinking back, the entire development of events was so bizarre that it seemed like a dream.

However, Casper knew this was not a dream.

It was all because of the wizard named Su Nan.

His existence had enabled Blackstone City to grow and develop at an astounding rate, transforming it into the current behemoth.

The High Priest was right; wizards were indeed a group of monsters that could not be measured by conventional standards!

Thinking of this, Casper felt a bit disheartened.

The more powerful Su Nan became, the more remote his chances of reclaiming the Divine Blood Amber from him.

It was because of losing the Divine Blood Amber that he had been stripped of his position as the commander of the Bellrock City stronghold and was now reduced to running errands for High Priest Joris.

Just as Casper’s thoughts were wandering, the Marquis of Golden Rock finally broke the silence, his voice hoarse.

"What brings High Priest Joris here this time?"

Sitting opposite, Joris sipped his black tea leisurely and smiled. "I represent the Church. I would like to ask, Marquis, do you still have the confidence to resist the Flash Army?"

Casper’s lips curled slightly.

He noticed that Joris used the word ‘resist’ rather than ‘defeat.’

Clearly, Joris also understood that with the Marquis of Golden Rock’s current state, defeating the Flash Army was a pipe dream. Even holding out without defeat would be a significant achievement.

The Marquis of Golden Rock looked deeply at Joris, his face expressionless. "If I say I have confidence, would your Church believe me?"

Joris was silent for a moment, then shook his head.

"Even if you could resist the Flash Army’s forces, once Su Nan intervenes, you are certain to die!"

The Marquis of Golden Rock’s eyes twitched, and he remained silent.

Ever since he lost contact with Hebe and learned that the Beastification Disaster in Frost-Stained Province had stopped spreading, he knew that Hebe was most likely dead.

What he couldn’t understand was why even Hebe was no match for Su Nan.

That boy had only been a wizard for at most four or five years, while Hebe was a veteran wizard with over a century of experience!

Facing such an enigmatic opponent, even the battle-hardened Marquis of Golden Rock felt a hint of fear deep down.

He had no way to refute Joris’s words.

"You didn’t come here just to tell me this, did you?"

Joris said softly, "Our Church initially collaborated with you, Marquis, because we saw your potential and hoped you could rise and control the entire Starlight Principality, allowing our Church to grow and expand through your influence."

"But now, that plan has failed."

"Fortunately, we have other methods."

The Marquis of Golden Rock felt a sense of foreboding and frowned. "What methods?"

"We have found Hebe Gilman’s laboratory in Frost-Stained Province and discovered the weakness of the beastification infected. If we present this method to the Grand Duke of Starry, helping the principality quickly quell the disaster, we should receive sufficient rewards. What do you think, Marquis?"

The Marquis of Golden Rock’s pupils constricted, and his face turned completely grim.

Upon realizing Hebe’s death, he immediately sent people to Frost-Stained Province to find Hebe’s laboratory, hoping to find a way to control the beastification infected.

If successful, he would have the capital to rise again.

However, he never expected the Starfire Sect to be so quick, finding Hebe’s laboratory before him.

Now he was completely out of options!

"Of course, this might not be enough, which is why I came here to borrow something from you, Marquis."

Joris said with a smile.

As he spoke, the Marquis of Golden Rock suddenly moved, leaping up and dashing toward the wall beside the window like a cannonball.

However, the next second, he collided with an invisible barrier, flying backward and rolling on the ground before coming to a stop.

Ignoring the pain, the Marquis of Golden Rock looked up and was horrified to find that the familiar study had disappeared, replaced by a vast, starry sky.

Countless stars were scattered around, and a brilliant galaxy stretched across the sky, magnificent and grand.

He felt as if he were in the boundless cosmos.

What’s going on?

The Marquis of Golden Rock’s eyes were filled with shock and uncertainty.

"Marquis, you’re a bit too hasty. I haven’t finished speaking yet."

Over ten meters away, Joris held a book, smiling at the Marquis of Golden Rock.

Casper, his lackey, had also vanished.

"Don’t put on a show. You just want to use my life to curry favor with the Grand Duke of Starry. Apart from this, I don’t think I have anything else worth your attention."

The Marquis of Golden Rock sneered, his eyes subtly scanning the book that had appeared in Joris’s hand.

Is it because of this book?

"I’m glad you understand, Marquis."

Joris seemed not to notice the Marquis of Golden Rock’s small actions and continued, "Actually, we are the same. We both have backup plans."

"Just like you secretly collaborated with another wizard to trigger the beastification disaster without ever informing us."

The Marquis of Golden Rock snorted, about to speak, but suddenly realized something was wrong. His physical strength and mana were rapidly draining.

This starry sky actually absorbed physical strength and mana!

Realizing this, the Marquis of Golden Rock stopped talking and pounced forward, lunging at Joris like a leopard.

However, he passed right through Joris’s body.

"It’s useless," Joris said calmly. "Here, you can’t harm me."n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

The Marquis of Golden Rock tried several more times, but he could never touch Joris.

As time passed, the weakness in his body became more pronounced, and he eventually fell to the ground, powerless.

"Out of respect for our past collaboration, I will leave your body intact."

Joris walked over, looking down at the Marquis of Golden Rock with a hint of pity in his eyes.

The Marquis of Golden Rock weakly gasped for breath, his voice hoarse. "Don’t put on a show. I’ll wait for you to join me. Don’t forget, you are also one of the murderers who killed Su Nan’s father. He won’t let you off."

"You don’t need to worry about that," Joris said dismissively.

"Once our Church’s great ideals are realized, a mere Su Nan is not a concern."

The Marquis of Golden Rock managed a scornful smile, gasping for breath and saying no more.

The Starfire Sect is too arrogant!

Just like he was back then.

If he had taken Su Nan more seriously and eliminated him before he could grow, he wouldn’t be in this situation today.

The Starfire Sect will eventually follow in his footsteps.

Seeing the Marquis of Golden Rock’s expression change, Joris felt a bit annoyed, coldly snorted, and pressed his palm lightly on the book.

Buzz!

Countless stars surged forward, engulfing the Marquis of Golden Rock in a tidal wave.