160: Dimensional Fusion

On May 1st, in the eastern district of Red River City, a brand-new building had just been completed. Although the entire structure was not very tall, only three stories high, it exuded a solemn and majestic aura that inspired awe in all who beheld it.

In front of this solemn and majestic building stood a tall red stone stele. The stele, dozens of meters high, was inscribed with densely packed text.

This was the result of Reck's hard work over the recent period—the legal code of Red River Territory. This code might not be perfect yet, but it was sufficient for the current needs of Red River Territory, and it could serve as a foundation for continuous improvement in the future.

"The Red Stone Codex. From now on, the territory will operate based on this codex. The vassals of the territory must abide by the codex, and those who violate it will be punished according to its provisions."

Reck gave Fornal his instructions. This building would henceforth serve as the office for Red River Territory's Tribunal and Judicial Court. Of course, these two departments were still just empty shells at the moment and needed to be gradually developed.

Just as Reck was about to say something more, the earth suddenly began to shake violently, causing the ground to tremble and the mountains to sway.

"An earthquake?"

Reck reacted instantly, immediately leaping into the air.

A moment later, the earth finally calmed down. Everyone in Red River City stood on the roads in fear and anxiety. Faced with such a natural disaster, ordinary people could only endure helplessly.

"Go check the damage in the territory and reassure the vassals."

Reck rode on Reck, hovering in mid-air, with the entire situation in Red River City laid out before his eyes.

Although the earthquake was intense, the buildings in Red River City had been reinforced and modified during their initial construction, so there was basically no damage or collapse. The losses in the territory would not be significant.

"Ross, go gather the Cavalry Brigade and the Magic Wolf Knights."

"Yes, Lord!"

Ross had just arrived when he received Reck's order. He immediately turned back to gather the army.

Reck's gaze turned toward the wilderness to the east of the territory. During the earthquake, he had noticed some changes in the eastern wilderness and also sensed a peculiar fluctuation.

"Reck!"

Kapdo had also arrived by now and called out to Reck.

"It seems you sensed it too."

"What was that, Master Capdo?"

"A spatial fluctuation. The earthquake just now was also caused by the spatial fluctuation. I never thought I would witness the spectacle of plane fusion a second time."

"Plane fusion?"

Reck looked at Kapdo curiously. This term made him think of many things.

"Yes, plane fusion. It's likely that a Sub-plane is about to shatter or, for some other reason, will be devoured and fused by the Noah Continent."

"Over a decade ago, I encountered plane fusion once in the Southern Border. I even participated in an exploration mission for that plane fusion with my mentor at the time."

"Reck, quickly organize a group of people. Let's go explore this Sub-plane."

"Explore a Sub-plane?"

"Yes. The fusion of a Sub-plane with the Main Plane takes a process. Right now, it's in the initial stage. The spatial fluctuation just now must have opened a communication channel between the Sub-plane and the Main Plane. We have about half a month to explore that Sub-plane."

"After half a month, that Sub-plane might be completely devoured by the Main Plane."

"Ross has already gone to gather the army. We can set off soon."

"I'll go check it out first. You can bring the people over later."

Kapdo took the lead and headed toward the source of the spatial fluctuation in the eastern wilderness.

Reck didn't wait long in the city before Ross gathered the army. He then led the troops to set off.

One thousand elite cavalry and over a hundred Magic Wolf Knights forming the Magic Wolf Knights—this was the core combat strength of Red River Territory's Guard Army.

With the supply of large quantities of dragon blood potions and other magical concoctions, as well as unlimited amounts of magical beast flesh, the strength of the Guard Army was improving day by day. Although the number of Silver Rank warriors wasn't high yet, the number of warriors breaking through to Bronze Rank had begun to grow explosively.

Reck had now trained several hundred Magic Wolf Knights, most of whom served as junior officers. Only over a hundred fierce warriors without command talent were retained to form the Magic Wolf Knights.

The movement speed of over a thousand cavalry was fast. It didn't take long for Reck to reach the source of the spatial fluctuation and see Kapdo observing the situation.

"How is it, Master Capdo?"

Reck had already seen a circular area in the center of the wilderness not far away, emitting a mixture of black and white light.

That place gave Reck a strong sense of danger.

"The spatial fluctuation hasn't completely subsided yet. The area near that spatial channel is still extremely unstable. We should not approach it for now, or we'll be shredded by the fragmented spatial turbulence."

"It seems this plane has just begun to fuse. Our exploration time will be relatively more ample."

"Master Capdo, with plane fusion, doesn't this Sub-plane just enter our world? Why do we need to risk exploring inside?"

Reck was somewhat puzzled. The spatial channel on the distant wilderness was clearly too dangerous. Without significant benefits driving him, Reck didn't want to take the risk.

"Plane fusion isn't as you imagine—completely and intactly merging into the Noah Continent. The entire process of this Sub-plane being devoured and fused by the Noah Continent is more like a person eating: chewing and then swallowing."

"By the time the fusion is truly complete, this Sub-plane will be shattered into who knows what state. The entire plane will break into countless fragments and fuse into various corners of the Noah Continent, from the southern seas to the northern lands."

"By then, any resources in the Sub-plane will be destroyed, basically rendering it worthless."

"But if we enter this Sub-plane during this final stage before it's devoured and fused, the gains will be extraordinary."

Kapdo looked at the spatial channel with gleaming eyes.

"Not to mention other treasures that might appear in the Sub-plane, just the space stones and law crystals condensed before the plane shatters are already top-tier treasures."

"law crystals can help comprehend the power of laws, providing strong auxiliary effects for breaking through to Legendary. space stones can be used to craft spatial equipment and set up teleportation arrays, both of which are incredibly valuable."

"Moreover, plane fusion generally might give birth to other Legendary-level treasures. Although the types are uncertain, all Legendary-level treasures are of immeasurable value!"

"Every time a spectacle like plane fusion appears, it is controlled by major powers. This time, we're lucky. Red River Territory's location is already remote, and this spatial channel is similarly in a remote area."

"And from what I can sense, the aura it emits isn't strong. The Legendaries of Rage Bear Fortress and Dragon Peak probably won't sense it. We can explore this Sub-plane thoroughly this time. At the very least, the chance of obtaining space stones and law crystals is high."

After hearing about space stones and law crystals, Reck had already made up his mind to explore this Sub-plane.

"Treasures that assist in breaking through to Legendary, and space stones for crafting spatial equipment—just obtaining some of these would be a huge windfall."

Kapdo continuously observed the spatial channel, looking for the right opportunity. Reck waited patiently nearby. With an experienced Archmage like Kapdo present, Reck was extremely confident about this expedition.