51: Chapter 51 Recipe for the Marrow-Cleansing Elixir

Observing the changes from these two different perspectives, Byron said nothing but sat on the chair before the Laboratory table, his expression becoming grave.

crystallization erosion was somewhat more complex than Byron had previously imagined.

crystallization erosion was not what ordinary people understood it to be; it was not a toxin, nor a curse, and certainly not magical pollution.

It was more akin to a dimensionality reduction strike from a higher plane, a high-dimensional infection.

After pondering for a moment, Byron said, 'Omniscience, help me analyze the effect of the marrow-cleansing potion on cells affected by crystallization erosion.'

[marrow-cleansing potion effect: Upon contact with crystallized tissues, the potion utilizes a neutralization reaction to break the crystal lattice bonds and rapidly expel the crystallization energy from the body, thereby achieving rapid dissolution of crystalline matter and restoring tissue vitality.]

Seeing this, Byron said nothing and proceeded to conduct several more experiments, testing how the results would change when certain experimental conditions were altered.

As the final experiment concluded, Byron issued a command to the Eye of Omniscience.

'Omniscience, analyze the essence of crystallization erosion through macroscopic and microscopic reactions.'

[Analyzing... Analysis complete.]

[Essence of crystallization erosion: Free-floating crystallization energy within the Ghost Marrow Crystal Nest Plane actively infects organic lifeforms, entering the human body through respiration (mouth, nose, skin), exchange, and other means. It then forcibly embeds itself into the gaps between cells of the Physical Body, replacing the original organic cell bonds, gradually solidifying flesh and blood cells into energy crystal cells, forming a forced cell-lattice chimeric structure.]

Looking at the conclusion provided by the Eye of Omniscience, Byron frowned slightly; during the previous experiment, a thought had flashed through his mind.

But now, upon careful reflection, he could not recall it, as if he had forgotten something important.

Byron paced slowly in the Laboratory, recalling that thought that had flashed by earlier.

No matter what, he could not recall it, until he saw an object placed on the table.

Upon seeing that object, it was as if a thunderclap struck Byron's mind, causing him to recall the forgotten thought.

Byron urgently shouted to the Eye of Omniscience in his mind: 'Omniscience, pull up all the dissection data on the Worm Race and compare it with the experiment just now!'

As Byron issued the command, the Laboratory that had appeared in his vision was instantly occupied by countless data points, dissection diagrams, biological structures, cell classifications, and more.

Looking at this information and the experimental data from just now, Byron suddenly saw the light; he understood, he finally understood.

Much like the theory of biological evolution from his past life, since the appearance of life in this plane, it had been continuously subjected to the modification of crystallization erosion, constantly adapting and evolving!

After countless years of iteration, the Crystal Cave Worm Race he saw now had been formed.

Following this line of reasoning, the current Crystal Cave Worm Race, whether mutated or the ordinary ones, should all be pure energy organisms.

Rather than like the ordinary Worm Race specimens Byron had dissected before, which still retained flesh and organ remnants in their bodies.

Therefore, since the Crystal Cave Worm Race had the capability to preserve flesh and not be entirely converted into crystalline entities, they must possess something similar to the marrow-cleansing potion.

It was even possible that the marrow-cleansing potion was refined using the Materials in the hands of the Worm Race!

Thinking of this, another question arose.

If the plane wanted to transform into a pure elemental plane rather than the current semi-material plane, why would such Materials appear?

Were these Materials produced by the plane itself?

Or were they created by the Crystal Cave Worm Race during their constant process of evolution and iteration?

If they were produced autonomously by the Worm Race, could they be extracted from their corpses?

...These questions were not urgent; more experimental Materials were needed for experimentation and dissection verification to arrive at the correct answer.

And for now... 'Omniscience, perform a data comparison, analyze, and give me the final conclusion.'

[Analyzing... Analysis complete.]

[...]

Looking at the analytical conclusion provided by the Eye of Omniscience, it was largely consistent with Byron's own.

However, the one provided by the Eye of Omniscience was more comprehensive and detailed, and it pointed out some aspects that Byron had not considered.

However, even the Eye of Omniscience's analysis suffered from the issue of having too little data, and it did not provide answers to those questions.

Thus, in the research direction of analyzing crystallization erosion, Byron had reached a dead end.

But Byron did not become dejected because of this; he had never forgotten what the purpose of his current research was.

That was to deduce the refinement formula for the marrow-cleansing potion, thereby earning points and magic stones to exchange for resources and experimental Materials.

Subsequently, after archiving his own conclusions and those provided by the Eye of Omniscience, Byron devoted all his energy to the analysis of the marrow-cleansing potion.

He wanted to determine which Materials were used in this potion and what the refinement steps were through analysis.

If he were to analyze the potion formula in such a manner, the time consumed would certainly be immeasurable.

Let alone deducing the specific formula, even just identifying the Materials contained within it would likely take so long that the plane mission would have already ended.

Thinking about copying the potion for profit? Dream on!

However, this only applied to ordinary students; it did not apply to Byron, who had the help of the Eye of Omniscience.

Through analysis, he could quickly determine the Materials used in the marrow-cleansing potion.

Afterward, by using the Eye of Omniscience's simulation, optimization, and deduction capabilities, he could figure out the required quantity for each ingredient and the refinement steps.

Although it would still require a significant amount of time as a cost, it would certainly be much faster compared to the time ordinary students would spend.

After throwing the test tube of the used potion into the trash bin, Byron took out a brand-new bottle of potion from his side and continued the experiment.

With the support of the data from previous experiments, knowing the performance and effect of the marrow-cleansing potion, and adding Byron's Potionology knowledge as a foundation, the analysis of the potion Materials was completed quickly.

[Ghost Marrow Crystal Dust, Crystal Cave Worm Race sensory organ powder, Withered Marrow Grass, Clarifying Liquid, unknown anti-crystallization material]

Looking at the various Materials displayed before him, Byron fell silent once again; except for the last material, Byron recognized all the others.

Ghost Marrow Crystal Dust was a material Byron had discovered on a rock wall; it was everywhere in this plane.

Furthermore, according to the analysis by the Eye of Omniscience, it could be used as a potion base because it was produced after crystallization erosion; it could generate resonance with the same element, guiding the potion to penetrate precisely.

The sensory organ of the Crystal Cave Worm Race was a transparent, slender, spider-silk-like organ within its body.

It contained anti-crystallization recognition factors evolved by the Worm Race, which allowed the potion to attack only abnormal cells without damaging normal flesh and blood cells.

Withered Marrow Grass was a type of herb from the Wizard World, possessing medicinal properties of detachment and relief, capable of specifically breaking down the binding of crystallization erosion.

Clarifying Liquid was the same as a pure aqueous solution, serving as a blending solution; it possessed the property of harmonizing medicinal effects and could prevent conflicts between Materials.

It was this last material, the unknown anti-crystallization material, that caused Byron to fall silent.