Chapter 538 - 372: Wizard Tower Blueprint, Elegy of a Civilization (Part 2)

’I can use the Purification Aura to design some unique functions.’

For example, with the Purification Rule as its core, it could envelop the entire Wizard Tower, instantly purifying any corrupted enemies that get close.

It would be like a mobile Fortress of Order, naturally countering the Abyss’s Erosion while navigating the Void.

As his deductions deepened, the blueprint for the Wizard Tower became more and more complete.

Each system was marked with lines of different colors, all connecting to form a perfect whole.

Ian looked at it, his eyes shining brighter and brighter. ’The materials list...’

With a thought, columns of text appeared next to the blueprint.

[Star Realm Refined Gold]: The main frame material. I’ve collected enough from Estelle World to build a Wizard Tower with some to spare.

[Tower Spirit Core]: I already have eighteen Level Four Soul Gems, far more than I’ll ever need.

[Void Energy Core]: This one isn’t solved yet.

He didn’t yet have a material capable of absorbing and converting Void Energy, like a World Tree Seedling or a fragment of one.

He would have to wait until he returned to the Wizard World to collect one, or perhaps trade for it with other Morning Star Wizards.

He would need to search for it back in the Wizard World or try his luck at a top-tier trade fair on the Central Continent.

[Legion Cultivation Room]: The Sands of Time. This depends on how much I can collect in the Profound Yellow World. If there’s too little, I’ll have to put this on hold for now.

There were also some other Auxiliary Materials: Mithril, Flame Crystals, Void Crystals, Star Realm Silver Sand... Most of these could be obtained through trade in the Wizard World, so it wasn’t a major issue.

But the moment Ian finished marking up the blueprint,

the panel vibrated again, and pale golden text appeared in the corner of his vision.

[Complete Wizard Tower design detected. System analysis in progress...]

[Energy System: Tier Four Peak]

[Space Technology: Tier Four Peak]

[Weapon System: Tier Five Prototype (Void Annihilation Cannon)]

[Overall Rating: Tier Four Peak (Upgradeable)]

This design, a fusion of the Starlight Empire’s technological essence and the Wizard System’s theories, had immense potential.

Once built, it would increase his strength a hundredfold, giving him the means to truly contend with a Level Five Radiant Moon.

Ian took a deep breath. This meant that once the Wizard Tower was built, he would be invincible among Level Four Morning Stars.

He could even face off against an ordinary Radiant Moon Wizard. Although he’d only have enough strength for one fight, for a Morning Star Wizard, this was already a miraculous feat.

’Once I go back and gather all the materials, I can choose a location and start building.’

Ian put away the blueprint, a trace of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

[Analysis of the Star-devouring Eye complete. Saved to database.]

As the text appeared in the corner of his eye, he took one last look at the great hall.

The dome had completely shattered, and the ground was cracked with countless chasms. Below, the Void was slowly devouring everything.

This spatial fragment was about to collapse.

Ian raised his hand, storing the Star-devouring Eye in his personal space, and stepped out of the spatial fragment, returning to Estelle World.

HUMMM!!!

An indescribable "tremor" that spread throughout the entire world instantly passed through everyone’s body.

The earth, the air, the light, the sky... It was the lament of the entire world.

Ian looked up. In the sky, the dark purple sun that had hung there for a thousand years was slowly dimming, its light growing ever fainter.

From deep within the earth came countless sharp cracking sounds, and distant mountain ranges began to collapse.

Rivers flowed backward, seas boiled, and clouds dispersed... The entire world was heading toward its end.

"Although all the Erosion Anchor Points have been removed..." Ian murmured to himself.

"...the Abyss’s Erosion went on for too long. The world’s very foundation was already destroyed."

Deep within the Earth Core, the point of golden light that had been entangled by vines for a thousand years finally broke free from all its restraints and slowly began to rise.

HUMMM!

A warm and sorrowful Will swept across the entire world.

Every survivor, no matter how deep underground they were hiding, no matter what they were doing,

stopped at the exact same moment. They looked up, their eyes vacant, as tears streamed silently down their faces.

They didn’t know why they were crying, but they just couldn’t stop.

Inside Deep Rock City, all the survivors who were gathering felt a warm "gaze" sweep over their souls.

The gaze was gentle, like a soft pat on the back during a dream, like an old blanket suddenly draped over you in the cold.

It dispelled the unease that had long lingered in the depths of their souls, bringing a long-awaited peace.

Lumina was standing at the top of the castle, directing the final inventory of supplies.

The moment this gaze descended, her entire body stiffened. The recording Stone Slab in her hand fell to the ground with a CLATTER and shattered into pieces.

She looked up blankly at the simulated "night sky" above. The Barrier was disintegrating on its own.

The brilliant Starlight was slowly peeling away from the Barrier, transforming into a gentle rain of sparkling golden light that drifted down.

It passed through the castle roof, through the streets of Deep Rock City, and fell upon every inch of land, upon every single person.

Lumina reached out and caught a drop of the light-rain, feeling a warmth she hadn’t felt in a long time.

At the same time, an indescribable sorrow welled up from the deepest part of her heart, instantly shattering all her fortitude.

Tears fell without warning. She didn’t know why she was crying.

Her heart felt as if it were being squeezed by an invisible hand, making it almost impossible to breathe.

A single word escaped her lips in a murmur: "Homeworld..."

Not far away, Ah Ya was holding her little sister’s hand, teaching her how to identify several types of fluorescent moss that could be stored for a long time.

When the rain of light sprinkled onto her little sister’s face, the girl suddenly fell silent. She just stared blankly at the sky, her clear eyes reflecting the golden specks of light.

"Sister," the little girl said softly, her voice filled with confusion, "I feel... so sad, but also so warm."