Synthetic Wizard

The number of Spell Towers synthesized with this batch is about seven times the original version, approaching eight times.

Sunan had the Secret Puppet Girl assist in testing, resulting in her being severely damaged in one shot.

If not for the Demon Pattern Core absorbing most of the blast’s power, the Secret Puppet Girl might have turned into scrap metal.

“This power is almost on par with the Dissociation Cannon!”

Sunan exclaimed with astonishment.

Even a Level 1 Wizard would be seriously injured if hit by several shots from the Spell Tower.

However, the cost of the significantly strengthened power is that energy consumption has skyrocketed to about four times the original.

Sunan estimated that only by enhancing the Elemental Pool to a medium-level standard could the consumption be manageable for using the Spell Tower as a regular weapon.

It happens that he plans to do this, which is why he kept the synthesis quantity at five units.

Further enhancement would increase the Spell Tower’s power, but it would lose its significance as a regular weapon.

As for high-end weaponry, he plans to enhance the Dissociation Cannon.

“Since it’s a new version, let’s call it Spell Tower II.”

Sunan decided to equip the Wizard Tower with a hundred Spell Tower II units, and increase as needed thereafter.

This item alone costs over fifteen million Gold Coins.

The benefits, however, are quite apparent; the firepower of the Starlight Wizard Tower definitely surpasses most small Wizard Towers.

With the enhanced synthesis of the Dissociation Cannon, its firepower might not be inferior to medium Wizard Towers.

“After sorting out the Spell Tower, I’ll study the Dissociation Cannon next.”

“Also, the Golem Legion and the problem of high-level puppets haven’t been resolved yet.”

Sunan currently has high-level puppet designs for the Refined Gold Golem and Secret Puppet.

The former can be enhanced to Tier Three Legend and act as the main force of the Wizard Tower Golem Legion, with a reliable source for Magic Refined Gold materials.

The problem lies with the latter.

Generally, small Wizard Towers will equip high-level puppets at Official Wizard levels as the final battle sequence.

In other words, these puppets need at least Level 1 Wizard-level combat power.

The Secret Puppet Girl undoubtedly meets this requirement.

However, the cost of crafting Secret Puppets is too high.

Each Secret Puppet costs as much as 480,000 Gold Coins, and equipping a hundred units would cost nearly fifty million Gold Coins.

The key issue is even if Sunan is willing to spend this money, there aren’t enough materials.

Crafting Secret Puppets requires a large amount of Mithril, and the current Mithril production of the Star Alliance is mostly used for building Wizard Towers; it can be foreseen that there won’t be enough Mithril for mass crafting of Secret Puppets in the coming century.

Of course, he can accumulate Mithril and eventually gather enough for crafting Secret Puppets after the Wizard Tower is built.

But considering Mithril’s broad usage as a material, using it for mass crafting of Secret Puppets seems wasteful.

It’s best to acquire Wizard-level puppet designs for direct manual crafting.

As for materials, he can consider synthesis or researching alternatives, as the most critical soul crystal is definitely secured.

“There’s no shortage of problems to solve.”

Sunan rubbed his temples.

Building a Wizard Tower in the Elemental Desert and a dimension-locked world is indeed a labor-intensive task.

Yet considering the benefits after the Wizard Tower is completed, these problems become trivial.

Leaving the control center, Sunan returned to his study.

He had been immersed in building the Wizard Tower for several months and hadn’t perused the incoming reports; the Star Alliance and Star Empire probably don’t have major events, but the situation at Rainbow Sea is unclear.

However, as soon as Sunan returned to the study, he suddenly sensed a strong energy fluctuation erupting.

“That direction… it’s Starlight Academy!”

Sunan’s figure instantly vanished from the spot, reappearing above Starlight Academy.

The students, having low-level power, hadn’t sensed the energy fluctuation, and the academy was as peaceful as ever.

Soon, the Staff, Rose, Fakado, and other instructors also gathered around Sunan.

Thanks to introductions from the Staff and Rose, Starlight Academy recently appointed three Level 3 Wizard Apprentices as instructors.

Plus, with Sherman and Cole accepting the instructor invitations, the number of instructors at Starlight Academy has reached double digits, greatly alleviating the staffing pressure.

“It should be the Traveler.” said the Staff. “He’s been in seclusion for several years; it’s about time for him to come out.”

Rose added, “It seems his half-elemental transformation has succeeded.”

Sure enough, before long, a figure soared into the sky, swiftly flying towards the group’s location.

It was the long-absent Traveler.

Compared to before his seclusion, the Traveler’s aura was calmer, yet it subtly carried a vibrant and thriving energy akin to flourishing trees.

Upon stopping in mid-air, it seemed as if he had blended with the entire world.

It’s a sign of successful half-elemental transformation.

Furthermore, from his aura, it was evident that the Traveler had chosen the Wood Element.

“Congratulations,” Sunan smiled, congratulating him.

The others chimed in, stepping forward to give their congratulations.

The Traveler responded with enthusiasm, expressing gratitude to each.

After exchanging a few words, Fakado and others took their leave, leaving Sunan, Rose, and the Staff who were more acquainted with the Traveler behind.

“How does it feel?” Rose asked eagerly.

She also plans to pursue the half-elemental transformation route next, hoping the Traveler’s experience can offer her some reference.

Traveler didn’t hold back, frankly saying, “It feels great. My perception and control over plant energy particles have significantly strengthened. The exact increase in lifespan isn’t clear yet, but forty to fifty years are definitely added.”

Among the many half-elemental transformation routes, Wood Element increases lifespan the most due to its nature.

However, the half-elemental transformation route has to match one’s constitution; if mismatched, the failure rate is very high. Otherwise, most Wizard Apprentices would choose the Wood Element.

Traveler was fortunate, as his constitution matched the Wood Element.

“But after becoming half-elemental, I vaguely feel some barrier, as if progressing further would touch some boundary,” Traveler said, frowning.

“It’s the limitation of the Starlight Continent’s environment.”

Sunan explained the issue of energy particle concentration limits.

After listening, Traveler and the others understood.

“No wonder the Wizards of a thousand years ago left; staying here indeed becomes unbearable.”

“Indeed, in such an environment, Wizard cultivation becomes a struggle.”

Rose couldn’t help glancing at Sunan.

She couldn’t decipher Sunan’s power level, nor did she know the extent of his abilities.

All along, Sunan has always felt enigmatic and unpredictable to her, consistently acting in unexpected ways.

Perhaps Sunan has a way to overcome the harsh environment of the Starlight Continent.

After chatting for a bit longer, Sunan returned to the Wizard Tower.

With the Traveler having succeeded in half-elemental transformation, Rose clearly seemed eager to try as well.

It shouldn’t be long before she follows suit in seclusion.

Most likely, she will also choose the Wood Element.

In fact, Wizard Apprentice’s half-elemental transformation, compared to Elemental Knights, is hardly affected.

After all, Wizard Apprentice’s meditation doesn’t have restrictions based on energy particle types.

In contrast, Elemental Knights can only absorb specific types of energy particles to enhance their strength, requiring higher demands on energy particle concentration limits, and are more impacted by the Starlight Continent’s energy particle concentration ceiling.

This is why Sunan suggested Kei choose the path of Bloodline Knight.

Returning to the study, Sunan sat down to review the reports.

The reports from the Star Empire mainly focus on the progress of implementing reforms.

Due to the absence of Magic Stone mines, Sunan vetoed the idea of promoting Magic Energy technology, but subsequently considered the spread of Secondary Magic Stone-driven Sub-magic Energy technology.

Magic Stones can only be synthesized by Sunan, whereas Secondary Magic Stones can be produced by Level 2 and 3 Wizard Apprentices.

Although the quantity isn’t sufficient to supply the entire continent, providing a limited supply is feasible.

Thus, he directly handed over the designs of Magic Energy technology to Starlight Academy, asking them to develop corresponding Sub-magic Energy technology based on it.

Since it is downward-compatible, the research progressed quite swiftly.

Three months ago, a Magic Energy Machine driven by Secondary Magic Stones was born.

This Magic Energy Machine is somewhat similar to an internal combustion engine, except it has higher energy utilization efficiency, applicable in numerous production fields.

Due to the limited quantity of Secondary Magic Stones, the Magic Energy Machine is currently only being promoted within the imperial capital circle.

Still, this is a positive beginning.

As the number of Wizard Apprentices at Starlight Academy increases, the production of Secondary Magic Stones will also gradually rise each year, facilitating the spread of Sub-magic Energy technology, enlarging its application scope, and more Sub-magic Energy products will emerge.