127: Fortress reinforcement completed and dimensional intelligence

Billions of high-grade magic stone resources, like a torrent, flowed into the territory through the teleportation array, all poured into the military fortress zone's incredibly intensive reinforcement project.

Over the next twenty days,

the entire military fortress zone seemed to become a gigantic furnace.

Activated star marrow and Titan Divine Gold were melted into molten liquid in the enchanting furnace and injected into the three magnificent city walls.

The city walls visibly grew thicker and deeper, their surfaces shimmering with a luster where metal and stars intertwined.

The foundations were peeled open layer by layer, and heavy anti-magic blast alloy plates, space-stabilizing crystals, and abyss energy-absorbing black stones were precisely laid out.

It was like equipping the fortress with an impenetrable inner armor from foot to head.

Rare materials, rune cores, and prefabricated Magic Formation modules from all over the magic net,

under the precise dispatch of Spirit Eye and the efficient work of countless robots, were installed, activated, and debugged one by one.

When the last Dimensional Barrier Generator began stable operation, forming an eternal barrier around the outermost perimeter of the fortress—one barely visible to the naked eye but subtly warping space—

the Military Fortress Zone Defense Upgrade Plan was declared complete!

Brian and Spirit Eye stood atop the third city wall—that colossal 600-meter-high wall.

They felt the heart-pounding, immense power emanating from the war fortress beneath their feet.

Compound domains, void fault lines, destruction storm arrays... all systems operated harmoniously under Spirit Eye's command, energy flowing smoothly and flawlessly, forming an absolute, reassuring magic domain.

"Master, the fortress plan's military fortress zone reinforcement has been fully completed and passed extreme pressure tests.

Current defense level assessment: level 6 peak, capable of resisting a single blow from a level 7 (weak divine power/initial law) entity."

Spirit Eye's voice carried solemnity and pride.

"You've worked hard, Spirit Eye."

Brian took a deep breath, the last trace of concern for the safety of the rear completely vanishing from his mind.

Now he could fully dedicate himself to the plane invasion.

"Spirit Eye, continue to monitor the fortress's operational status. Report any abnormalities immediately."

"Understood, Master! The fortress's various systems will continuously perform self-checks and optimizations to ensure they are always in optimal defensive status."

Brian nodded slightly and turned to walk down the city wall.

Early September, 3625.

Ten days passed in a flash amidst busy yet orderly preparations.

When Brian received Eric's message again and arrived at the military fortress zone,

the sight that greeted him, even with his prior mental preparation, still left him deeply shaken.

Four majestic hexagonal Mage Towers, like four towering pillars, stood in the center of the military fortress zone.

They were entirely a deep, ethereal blue, their bodies shimmering with runic light that seemed like liquid energy.

They complemented the ultimately reinforced fortress walls and the various compound domain Magic Formations subtly appearing on the ground.

Together, they formed a magnificent tableau filled with a sense of power and magical aesthetics.

Vast energy gathered at the tower tips, forming visible energy vortices, silently proclaiming the terrifying power they contained.

"Haha, Brian! How is it? My craftsmanship hasn't declined, has it?"

Eric's figure flew out from one of the Mage Towers, his face showing unconcealed pride and a hint of fatigue after completing such a colossal project.

"All 4 standard level 6 mage towers are complete, and the core Magic Formations have been debugged!"

Brian praised sincerely, "A divine feat! Eric, your skill always exceeds my expectations."

"As long as you're satisfied! Settle the final payment, and we'll be even!"

Eric rubbed his hands, smiling cheerfully.

The two quickly completed the settlement.

At this moment, Spirit Eye, with a slightly urgent voice, spoke to Brian from nearby:

"Master, emergency intelligence! The probes dispatched to planes B-001 and B-002 have simultaneously sent back deep reconnaissance reports! The data stream is massive, and preliminary analysis shows... the situation is more complex than we anticipated!"

Brian's gaze sharpened, and he immediately invited Eric to the Mage Tower's war room.

Inside the war room,

a massive light screen instantly lit up, divided into two main areas, corresponding to the two intermediate planes.

B-001 Plane - Deep Reconnaissance Report

Civilization Form Confirmed:

Humanoid and Constructive Life Alliance.

The dominant civilization on this plane has achieved a deep integration of magic constructology and bioengineering.

Social structure is ruled by a minority of intelligent lifeforms called "Primal Designers" (humanoid, with exceptionally powerful psionic bodies).

Below them is a vast army of diverse "Bio-Constructs."

These constructs use biological tissue as their core, covered with reinforced implants or metal shells, possessing both the evolutionary adaptability of biological organisms and the plasticity and obedience of constructs.

Power System:

Emphasizes both individual and legionary power.

Primal Designers themselves are at least level 5 psionicists or mages.

Their creations—Bio-Constructs—range from level 2 reconnaissance units to level 6 War Behemoths.

At least thirteen life/construct hybrid signals with stable energy reactions at level 6 were detected, three of which had signal strengths suspected to reach level 6 peak.

Defense System:

The plane barrier is covered by an active 'bio-sensing network'; objects passing through without specific life fluctuations or construct identification signals will immediately trigger an alarm.

Several gigantic 'living cities' float above its main continent, which are themselves powerful biological motherships and defensive fortresses.

Resource Assessment:

Rich in various rare biological samples, active metal ore veins, and unique 'Life Essences' (a magical substance that can promote the generation of faint self-awareness in constructs).

Extremely high technological value!

Conquest Difficulty Assessment:

Extremely High!

Requires facing a highly unified, technologically unique, and mature civilization with a vast quantity of forces and high-end combat power.

Direct frontal assault would incur immense costs!

B-002 Plane - Deep Reconnaissance Report

Environmental Overview:

Pervaded by eternal twilight glow, over 70% of the surface is covered by dark forests, swamps, and mist. The magical environment leans towards shadow, soul, and negative energy.

Civilization Form Confirmed:

Dispersed City-States and Shadowkin Tribes.

No unified government has formed, instead, it is divided by several powerful city-states (usually built on ancient ruins or energy nodes) and scattered Shadowkin tribes (a type of humanoid creature that can merge with shadows and manipulate shadow energy).

Power System:

Vast disparity in individual strength.

Individual powerhouses such as Shadowkin Assassin Masters, Wraith Overlords, and Ancient Liches exist; eight level 6 energy reactions were detected, their actions mysterious and unpredictable.

Furthermore, this plane is rich in various shadow creatures, wraiths, and undead creatures; low-tier combat power is almost infinite.

Defense System:

No unified plane defense, but the environment itself is the greatest barrier.

The dark environment greatly weakens conventional reconnaissance effects, shadow energy will erode non-adaptive units, and the spatial structure in some areas is fragile, containing natural traps.

Resource Assessment:

Rich in shadow crystals, soul crystals, nether iron ore, and a large number of unique magical plants that only grow in negative energy environments.

Ancient knowledge may exist in the ruins!

Conquest Difficulty Assessment:

High!

No unified army needs to be faced, but the conquest process will be full of infiltration and counter-infiltration, deception and assassination.

Environmental adaptation is the primary challenge, and clearing residual forces will be very time-consuming.

After reading both reports, Brian fell into brief contemplation.