116: The concept of the ring of adjudication

Brian did not follow his family deeper into the exploration.

He stood quietly in place, watching their figures gradually recede, accompanied by Spirit Eye's lively explanations, merging into this new city that belonged to them.

The immense pressure regarding his family's foundation, which had weighed on his heart, finally dissipated silently.

He knew that he had laid the most solid stage for his loved ones, and they had gladly taken up their respective responsibilities.

An unprecedented sense of ease welled up in his heart, followed by an even clearer self-awareness.

"My path, after all, lies at the pinnacle of truth and power."

He murmured to himself, a relieved and determined smile playing on his lips.

The next moment, his figure flickered and he vanished from his original spot.

He reappeared on the top floor of the Mage Tower, a symbol of his personal authority and pursuit of knowledge.

The meditation chamber was utterly silent, completely isolated from the outside world's hustle and bustle.

Brian sat down cross-legged, his Level 5 Mage's immense spiritual power as contained as a deep ocean.

He was not in a hurry to explore more profound spells; instead, he submerged his consciousness within his body, like a patient craftsman, meticulously guiding the newly transformed magic, washing and tempering every minute detail of his physical body again and again.

This was a slow, painstaking process that could not be rushed, but he enjoyed immersing himself in it, feeling the miraculous process of his life level steadily ascending to a higher dimension.

At the same time, his thoughts drifted far away.

The mysteries of a Level 6 Mage, deeper laws, and how to extend the concept of limit-breaking spells like the Level 5 Railgun to other fields... countless sparks of thought flickered and collided in his profound spiritual sea.

Home had become a harbor, and he was the ship ready to set sail again, heading into the unknown deep sea.

While his family began to familiarize themselves with their new environment and responsibilities in Dawn City.

Brian's figure had already returned to the Mage Tower's laboratory.

The laboratory was so quiet that only the hum of energy flow remained.

On the holographic projection, the stable operating Level 5 Railgun spell model was continuously demonstrating, with twelve metal conical rods synchronously striking the target under the coordination of multiple rune combinations, a sight full of the beauty of power and order.

However, fully solidifying this extremely complex, limit-breaking spell onto an autonomous platform was as difficult as having a baby wield a giant's weapon.

Any minor flaw in any link could lead to the collapse of the entire system.

"Spirit Eye."

"I'm here, Master!" Spirit Eye immediately responded, the purplish-gold fine chain patterns on her wrist faintly visible in the laboratory's dim light.

Brian pointed to the stable spell model, his tone calm and rational:

"A perfect blueprint is desirable, but a solid foundation is even more important. We cannot achieve it overnight."

He lightly tapped his fingertip, enlarging the rough circular platform design concept next to it.

"Therefore, I have decided to divide the research and development into two distinct phases."

"In the first phase, we will only build the nest itself and verify that it can stably and safely launch the most basic—that is, a single-shot Level 5 Railgun."

"We must first ensure that the platform's structure, energy core, and transmission system can perfectly coordinate and withstand the load of a single shot. Only after the most basic framework has proven absolutely reliable..."

His gaze once again turned to the awe-inspiring sight of the twelve conical rods firing in unison, his eyes gleaming with certainty for the future.

"...will the second phase begin, which is to implant the complex brain of the [Multiple Rune Combination] into it, allowing it to truly evolve into a complete entity capable of unleashing a storm of destruction."

"Now, we are going to build a nest for this power that can soar through the sky."

Spirit Eye's eyes lit up slightly: "A flying nest? Like the queen of a beehive, unmoving herself, yet able to project deadly stings to any corner?"

"More precisely, it's a Judgment Eye suspended in the sky, and its extended Spear of Thunder."

Brian turned, his gaze sharp,

"We need a platform, a platform that, at this stage, focuses on only one thing—perfectly carrying and releasing a single standard Level 5 Railgun shot."

"I name it the [Ring of Judgment]!"

Spirit Eye nodded vigorously:

"Understood. R&D goal: Build a platform capable of autonomously operating a Level 5 Railgun. Currently performing platform adaptability analysis based on existing spell models..."

This was the new weapon Brian wanted to develop!

Based on the Level 5 Railgun!

Referencing the funnels!

To create a floating platform that fires Level 5 Railguns!

Once the design concept was determined, the specific work immediately became clear.

On the holographic projection, a circular platform design diagram, surrounding the Level 5 Railgun spell model, began to rapidly construct.

However, when Spirit Eye input the preset Level 4 platform material parameters and standard Level 4 energy core data, glaring red alarms instantly covered the entire model.

"Warning! Structural conflict!"

"Master, simulation shows that existing general platform materials cannot withstand the instantaneous structural stress caused by the spell's activation, especially the 'Mass-Energy Conversion Summoning Rune Set' and 'Phase Shift Acceleration Rune Set'. The platform will disintegrate on the first shot."

"Energy conflict!"

"The instantaneous output power of a standard Level 4 energy core can only reach 35% of the spell's requirements. It cannot simultaneously support the summoning, acceleration, and spatial stealth of the conical rods."

Brian pointed to the violently flickering, destruction-representing circuit in the projection, his tone devoid of despair, but rather with a calm, 'as expected' demeanor:

"Look here, when energy passes through the third node, there's a sharp surge. The structural stress here far exceeds the endurance limit of any known Level 4 alloy."

"Yes, Master."

Spirit Eye quickly pulled up the material stress simulation data, a shocking red covering the cannon barrel model:

"Our existing 'Blue Flame Copper - Starfall Iron' composite alloy cannot even withstand one complete shot."

Brian nodded, tapping his fingertip on the control panel, seemingly having anticipated this result long ago.

"Then, the answer is simple—we don't use Level 4 materials."

He paused, then turned to Spirit Eye, giving a direct order:

"Immediately access the magic net trading interface, filter all available magic-conducting metals and structural materials capable of withstanding peak Level 5 energy impact, with an unlimited budget."

"Understood!" Spirit Eye's eyes rapidly refreshed with data streams, and several dazzling product lists instantly popped up, with astonishing prices marked next to them.

"Seventeen types of Level 5 materials that meet the requirements have been retrieved, with Thunder-Patterned Mithril, Star Marrow, and Flame Gold having the highest comprehensive evaluations. In addition, a small quantity of publicly sold Level 6 material, Ember Crystal, was found at the Phantom Moon Merchant Guild, but its price is over a hundred times that of Level 5 materials."

"First, purchase sufficient Thunder-Patterned Mithril and Star Marrow for the reinforced framework."

Brian did not hesitate, "Level 6 materials... temporarily record them as a reserve for future upgrades."

"What about energy supply?" He continued, "If the materials can withstand it, our next bottleneck will be the heart that drives it."

"Calculations show that even if ten standard Level 4 energy cores are connected in parallel, their instantaneous discharge power can only reach 40% of the spell's requirements, and they will inevitably overload and burn out."

"Then, the heart also needs an upgrade." Brian's lips curved slightly, revealing a composed smile of "getting stronger by spending money":

"Search the magic net for standard Level 5 Magic energy cores, requiring an instantaneous energy release power of 1.5 times this value to ensure redundancy and continuous firing capability."

"Master, the Phantom Moon Merchant Guild sells them! The Level 5 energy core - Type 3 perfectly meets your requirements!"

Brian looked at the procurement list, filled with materials and cores whose names alone exuded power and wealth.

He calmly issued the final instruction:

"Once the materials and core are in place, initiate the highest priority construction of the Ring of Judgment prototype. Now, let us use the top-tier resources of this world to forge our thunder."

After all, Brian was truly not short on money now!

With the important role played by intelligent robots above Level 4 in the planar invasion.

His commission was also gradually increasing!

As for how much!?

Not going to say it!

Lest I provoke you!