Wizard: I Can Refine Everything-Chapter 451 - 70 The News of War

Research is a tedious and dull process, involving bold assumptions and cautious verification, gradually eliminating incorrect options from a multitude of choices.

Wizards have to endure boredom, failure, doubt, self-deprecation, and many other negative emotions during this process.

Yet despite this, wizards continue to march on the path of seeking the truth.

For it is the meaning of their lives.

Without it, a wizard’s prolonged life would no longer be a blessing.

Emptiness is the great enemy of any intelligent being.

Time flew quickly, and twenty years had passed in the blink of an eye.

During this time, Richard had devoted nearly all his energy to the research of Pioneer relics, achieving results worthy of his efforts.

Within the reconnaissance array of the Star Realm Fortress, Richard discovered a technology he named ’Dimension Long Range Energy Wave’.

This technology allowed him to emit a special energy wave that penetrates the interior of the superficial space, underneath the curtain, thus facilitating long-distance reconnaissance.

Richard turned this technology into a piece of Magic Equipment, named the Dimension Eye.

In addition to the Dimension Eye, the Thick Fog Shield Technology and the Shield Generator Technology of the Holy Armor also led Richard to some discoveries.

Using the Thick Fog Shield Technology, Richard created witchcraft he named Mist Barrier, which generates a mist to shield against the enemy’s perception.

Whether for support or escape, this witchcraft has a broad range of applications.

The Shield Generator modifies Richard’s Magic Barrier construction, changing the structure from the previous single layer to a multi-layer composite. Each layer of the barrier is different, yet when combined, they can withstand spells of up to fifteen thousand Energy Levels.

However, this new version of the Magic Barrier is very draining on Magic Power.

Even as a Three Rings Wizard, Richard only dares to use this barrier as a shield. He wouldn’t use the full-body protection of the Magic Barrier unless absolutely necessary.

Besides that, Richard also upgraded his Single Soldier Armor.

The current armor, although it features the same Armored Plates as before, has a significantly enhanced exoskeleton system inside.

Wearing it, even without activating the Transformation Battle Body, Richard’s strength is enough to wrestle a Giant Dragon of similar Physique, and his speed has not decreased but has, in fact, improved explosively.

Of course, this also means a higher energy consumption for the armor.

However, this isn’t much of an issue. After all, Richard isn’t likely to keep the battle mode active all day.

As long as he takes a break, Richard can easily recharge the Single Soldier Armor through radiation control.

The Transformation Battle Body Atlas he selected—Thunder Giant—is only one step away from completion.

He only needs to fuse one more Elemental Creature Bloodline named Cloud Giant, and then his Battle Body Map—Thunder Giant will be complete.

Dong! Dong! Dong...

The crisp bell rang through the laboratory, with the clock hands overlapping to mark twelve o’clock noon.

Amid the bell sounds, Richard completed the engraving of the last Rune. Before him on the experimental platform, a hollow metal ball was emitting the brilliance of witchcraft.

This was the spellcasting component of the new version of the Magic Support Vehicle.

Richard Jolod’s Commerce had begun collaborating with Elizabeth, and according to the agreement, the new Magic Support Vehicle would still be released by Richard Jolod’s Commerce, but its sales would be handled by a new commerce chamber jointly established by funds from both Tesla Chamber of Commerce and Richard Jolod’s.

According to the agreement, the new Magic Support Vehicle would sell for two thousand Magic Essence, and Richard’s share per vehicle amounted to a hundred Magic Essence.

This model of the Magic Support Vehicle had already received several pre-orders from various White Wizard Academies even before its launch, and the Military Department had audaciously placed an order for two thousand units to test the waters.

This made Richard respect Elizabeth’s connections.

He turned on the Communication Crystal Ball, searched for Elizabeth’s number, and prepared to inform her that the new spellcasting component was ready.

The spell released by the new component was still the Fireball Technique, but unlike before, Richard had modified it by integrating an Annihilation Flame Rune as well as an Earth Fire Rune provided by Elizabeth.

After the modification, the Fireball Technique possessed nearly one thousand Energy Levels of power, comparable to the old White Wizard Army’s Legion Magic Concentrated Fire—those old White Wizard Armies would grant their members Magic Models to enhance the overall combat power of the army.

But before he had even started, Elizabeth’s call came through.

"What a coincidence? I just finished, and here comes the call."

Upon connecting, Elizabeth’s projection instantly emerged from the crystal ball. This was a new model of the Communication Crystal Ball, which now supports video calls.

"Elizabeth, long time no see. How coincidental, I just finished..."

But before he could finish, Elizabeth interrupted him, "Master Richard, according to my teacher’s information, the Galaxy Floating Civilization’s army has already closed in on the Galaxy World.

If nothing unexpected happens, you will soon be conscripted."

Elizabeth’s news was like a thunderbolt, instantly changing Richard’s complexion.

"How can it be so soon?" Richard murmured, somewhat dazed.

No, it wasn’t too soon, it was rather slow.

The Military Department conquering the Galaxy World must have taken a lot of time, and ten more years to clear the remnants after the main wars had concluded.

And now, thirty years had passed since the last wizard gathering.

Logically, the Galaxy Floating Civilization’s army should have arrived much sooner. Their delayed arrival meant only one possibility—they were preparing for a major onslaught.

"Alright, thank you for the information, I got it," Richard quickly recovered from his unsettled state. Civilizational wars are inevitable; unless he wasn’t a wizard, he was bound to one day find himself on the battlefield of such wars.

And for now, at least he still had a bit of choice.

"I’ve got the spellcasting components ready here, and I’ll be sending them over soon. Also, do you know how the progress on the mini Floating City is coming along?"

"The progress of the mini Floating City is moving fast," Elizabeth replied, "Master Tosio, whom the master introduced, has been of significant help to the mini Floating City project.

The prototype of the mini Floating City has been completed in the development department, and they are currently testing the data.

If everything goes as planned, in a few years, we should have a fleet of mini Floating Cities."

Hearing the news that the mini Floating City was about to be produced, a slight sigh of relief escaped Richard’s heart.

The strategic significance of the mini Floating City was that of a movable War Fortress, but this fortress was not limited to just within our world.

In the Star Realm, the mini Floating City could still be utilized as a War Fortress.

Due to the spatial turbulence and the erosion of frenzied ether in the Star Realm, super-visual range attacks between warships would be severely disrupted by these factors.

This meant, unless there’s some black technology applied, the range of engagement in the wars of the Star Realm would be very short.

The battlefield might just be within one astronomical unit, or even smaller.

In the Star Realm, this scale is virtually no different from face-to-face combat.

And the mini Floating City, being a small War Fortress, would be the optimal defense weapon.

"Okay, I understand. If the spellcasting components are good, let’s start production as soon as possible. I hope I can use what I’ve designed on the battlefield."

Elizabeth bowed slightly, "I will make sure of that, and I wish you a smooth and triumphant return, Master."

The communication cut off, and Richard looked at the spellcasting components in his hand, sighing helplessly.

In the Jianghu, one cannot control one’s own fate. Being a part of the wizards and living in such a grand era, no one’s fate could remain calm.

The tide of the era was coming fiercely; if one cannot ride the waves, they would only be shattered.

"Ah, I should go see my teacher."

...

Decades had passed, and Jolod had taken on a new apprentice.

After dealing with Richard, this old wizard became exceptionally passionate about taking on students, but after having four students die consecutively, he realized the truth: the miracle of Richard could not be replicated.

Nevertheless, this did not deter the old wizard from his desire to teach.

Over the years, the old wizard had become accustomed to taking students.

On the ninety-ninth floor of the Central Black Tower, Jolod sat behind the desk as usual, flipping through a thick Magic Book.

In the laboratory’s corner, a teenage apprentice was carefully dissecting a Magic Eye Frog.

Suddenly, a chime sounded from the laboratory door.

"Come in," Jolod said casually.

Creak!

The latch sprang, and the door opened.

"Teacher, you really should replace some of this stuff in your laboratory."

The familiar voice made Jolod look up sharply, and upon seeing who it was, he put down the Magic Book and smiled,

"How did you end up here?"

Decades had not seen each other, and Richard suddenly noticed that Jolod had grown a streak of white hair. His life force also seemed slightly decayed.

Although theoretically, a Three Rings Wizard could live up to ten thousand years, the number of wizards who actually reached that age were extremely few in the Wizard World.

Injuries from the battlefield, failed experiments, or some immature witchcraft, all these factors could affect a wizard’s lifespan.

If Richard remembered correctly, Jolod was already over four thousand years old, nearing five thousand.

And by his estimate, if Jolod did not undergo life-extension transformation, his lifespan would likely halt around seven thousand years. ƒreewebηoveℓ.com

Richard chuckled, "Nothing much, the Military Department is gearing up for war again, and I reckon I’ll be drafted, so I came to see you."

"War again?"

Jolod was shocked; he had also received a share of Jimmy’s maneuvers.

Those operations were clearly speculative.

Based on this, Jolod faintly guessed that the Wizard World might be headed for a major war.

So suddenly hearing that Richard would participate in the war, his heart sank sharply.

"It seems you’ve also guessed a bit, teacher."

Richard sat down opposite Jolod, casually pocketing a good-quality feather pen,

"This is an unprecedented great war, I can’t escape it, and neither can you, teacher. The Wizard World will either rise to its pinnacle through this war or be obliterated by it."

Jolod’s body trembled slightly, the message in Richard’s words chilling him slightly.

Could the wizards be heading for extinction?

But soon, Jolod calmed down.

Thousands of years had long accustomed the old wizard to remain unruffled by the unexpected; he sighed lightly and responded,

"Ah, if you are here to bid farewell, then don’t waste your time on this old fool.

Ali and Wuni are now lecturers at the Academy, go see them."