novel-bin Chapter 110 Scorching Hell
Chapter 110 Scorching Hell
Chapter 110 Scorching Hell
The mission report was submitted directly to the old third-ring wizard who had issued the mission.
After listening to Ella's detailed report, especially about the attempt to connect to the other world and the key metal box she obtained, the old wizard's expression became extremely serious.
"You did a great job and brought back crucial intelligence and items."
"This box and its contents will be handed over to the research team directly under the Council of Elders for processing."
"The higher-ups will formulate corresponding countermeasures regarding the Ash Ring's otherworldly attempts."
"Your battle merits will be calculated soon, and this mission will be rated at least as excellent."
Everyone was certain.
An excellent rating means substantial battle merits and possible additional rewards.
"In addition, Wizard Rowling, you demonstrated a keen sense of and adaptability to anomalous energy during the mission, as well as the final means of interference, which Wizard Horn Iron Reef also mentioned to me."
"You seem to have a special—sensitivity—to this kind of energy related to other worlds?"
The old wizard's gaze swept over Roland.
Luo Lin's heart tightened; he knew this was a test, but also an opportunity. He answered frankly, "Reporting to Your Excellency, I have encountered similar anomalous energies in previous missions, conducted some research on them, and mastered some rudimentary identification and coping techniques."
"Research?" A glint flashed in the old wizard's eyes.
"Very good! The path of a wizard is inseparable from exploration and research."
"Regarding the follow-up to this mission, especially the analysis of that ruin and the otherworldly energy, the research team may need the assistance of some field-based sensory personnel."
"Would you be willing to provide assistance in this regard? Of course, there will be corresponding contribution points and knowledge access as a reward."
This is exactly what Rowling wanted!
They can legitimately access more core interdimensional research, acquire more knowledge and data, and also earn contribution points.
"I do, sir."
"Okay! We'll let you know the specific arrangements after the research team has deciphered the contents of the box."
"You can go and rest now. Your battle merits will be sent to your identity badges later."
After leaving the council hall, Ella's team disbanded on the spot, agreeing to reunite after the battle merits were distributed.
Rowling returned to his temporary lodging, feeling a mix of exhaustion and fulfillment.
The mission was completed, important intelligence was obtained, the connection between oneself and the other world was deepened, and the opportunity to enter a higher-level research circle was gained.
The credit for the victory came quickly.
This excellent-rated infiltration and reconnaissance mission earned a base combat merit of 1200 points. With the additional reward of acquiring key items, Rolin personally received a full 1800 combat merit points!
This is definitely a huge sum of money.
In addition, there were internal team rewards sent by Ella in her capacity as interim team leader.
Each person receives a set of materials or scrolls scavenged from the Ash Ring wizards that are useful for their respective paths.
What Rolin obtained was a small piece of Flame Crystal of decent quality, which could be used to enhance the research on the Molten Core Fragment, or as a medium for casting fire spells.
Luo Lin did not rush to squander his military achievements.
He first went to the academy's medical department, where he used some of his battle merits to receive more professional treatment, completely clearing away the residual alien energy erosion from his body and repairing his hidden injuries.
Then, I went to the library and redeemed higher-level knowledge access to the fields of otherworldly studies, energy sealing, and soul protection.
After completing these tasks, he began a new round of seclusion.
First, the fragments of information from the scorching otherworld were systematically organized and summarized, and then compared and analyzed with the data from the corrupted world.
He discovered that although both worlds tended toward chaos, the corrupted world focused more on erosion, assimilation, and spiritual pollution, with a cold and viscous energy nature.
The Scorching Realm, on the other hand, focuses more on pure physical destruction, energy explosion, and rule-based burning, and is violent and direct in nature.
"Perhaps, chaos is just a broad term, under which there are different subcategories or tendencies."
"Just like the Order side also has different branches such as stars, elements, and life."
Rowling recorded this conjecture. It is crucial for understanding different otherworldly realms, and even for the possibility of interacting with them in the future.
Next, they began to study the flaming crystal.
Attempts were made to use stellar energy to communicate with and analyze its internal structure, comparing it with fragments of the Molten Core. It was discovered that the energy of the Flame Crystal was simpler and more volatile, lacking the deeper sense of origin and malleability of the Molten Core, but it was very powerful as a one-time casting material or energy source.
Using the newly acquired knowledge, Rolin began to try to optimize the [Otherworldly Echoes Containment Unit].
Based on the newly acquired data on the Scorching Realm, he added a new, switchable energy filtering and analysis template to the unit, specifically designed to handle alien energies like the Scorching Realm that are biased towards physical destruction and mental mania, distinguishing it from the original template that was biased towards erosion and assimilation for the Corruption Realm.
This further improves the adaptability and resolution efficiency of the unit.
At the same time, they also began to consider whether the function of the echo unit in receiving and analyzing information from other worlds could be partially externalized and made into a portable magical item for detecting otherworldly energy or spatial anomalies.
This requires knowledge of alchemy and rune inscription, and it is currently only a concept.
Just as Rowling was immersed in his research, a week later he received a message from the Senate research group, asking him to report to the Department of Visions and Relics Analysis.
Upon arriving at the tower where the analysis department was located, he was greeted by a second-circle witch named Soria who looked somewhat scholarly and wore crystal glasses.
"Welcome, Wizard Rowling."
"Based on the descriptions in the Iron Reef Wizard and the mission report, as well as your personal research request regarding anomalous energy, we believe you have unique value in dealing with otherworldly energy contamination and sensing."
Soria spoke slowly and clearly, "We successfully deciphered part of the contents of that metal box."
She led Rowling to a study filled with various analytical instruments and ancient books, with several rubbings and translations spread out on the table.
"The box mainly contains a fragment of an ancient diary, written in a secret script that mixes demonic and ancient fire languages."
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"The recorder claims to be an ancient explorer known as the Scar of the Inferno."
"The log mentions that he discovered a weak point in the space deep within the rift valley of the Iron Wasteland, leading to a fragment of a certain layer of the Scorching Hell."
A hell of scorching heat?
Rowling immediately thought of that scorching otherworld.
"The log describes that the weak point in that space is extremely unstable and connected to a fragment of a plane filled with eternal flames and a desire for destruction."
"The recorder attempted to conduct research, but was ultimately consumed by the chaotic will of fire, and the latter half of the log was filled with madness and self-destructive tendencies."
"He mentioned at the end that the weak point was temporarily sealed with some kind of anchor of order, but predicted that the seal would weaken over time and due to external energy interference."
Soria adjusted his glasses and pointed to a certain part of the translated text: "The key is here!"
"He mentioned that the core of the anchor that maintains the seal is a rare type of stellar core remnant that originates from the intersection of the astral and material planes."
"This material combines the order and stability of stellar power with a strong energy-carrying capacity, making it an ideal core for sealing that chaotic flame power."
"The specific location and structural diagram of the seal are in another part of the log, but the part we deciphered does not have it, it may be missing, or it may be in other documents found in the Ring of Ashes."
Star core embers?
A thought struck Luo Lin.
The name sounds like it has some connection to Star Power, or even to his own "Star Source Meditation Method".
"The goal of the Ash Ring is clear."
Soria continued.
"They want to find that ancient seal, destroy or bypass it, reopen the passage to the fragments of the Scorching Hell, and obtain the power or knowledge within."
"Based on your reconnaissance, they have located the approximate position and have begun attempting to forcibly establish a connection."
"What about our mission?"
"Roland asked."
"The higher-ups have decided that the Ring of Ashes must be stopped, and the passage must be reinforced or resealed as much as possible."
"But forcibly destroying their camp would be too costly and could accelerate the collapse of the seal."
Soria looked at Rolin.
"We need to pinpoint the core location of the ancient seal more precisely, and ideally, we should obtain a complete structural diagram."
"At the same time, we also need to find a key material like star core embers, or a substitute for it."
"Therefore, our analysis department has developed a plan."
"Organize a small, elite team to infiltrate the Iron Wasteland once again, but this time the target is not the Ash Ring camp, but to bypass them and search for the secondary ruins that the log might hint at, containing the complete sealing blueprints or other key clues."
"At the same time, search for clues or information about the star core embers or alternative materials on a broader scale."
"You, Wizard Rowling, are recommended to join this search team because of your unique sensitivity to otherworldly energy and your adaptability to harsh environments."
"Your mission is to use your senses to help locate possible residual seal fluctuations, leaks of otherworldly energy, or—sensing special materials related to stellar power, such as star core embers, during the exploration process."
They arrived as expected.
More in-depth and specialized otherworldly-related missions.