Chapter 1597: Chapter 296: Above the Sky Compendium! (6600)
As the suspected culprit of the Origin Quality overabundance in this eerie place of Terra, even if the Ethereal Crystal Perpetual Motion Machine does not exist in the material world, it will definitely cause many mystical phenomena.
By now, Ian already had several speculations in his mind.
First, is the Earthâs Core. After the heavenfall, the Ethereal Crystal Perpetual Motion Machine sank into the earthâs core through the impact craterâthis is the reason for the extreme richness of the coreâs Origin Quality. Duke of Solin indeed discovered some clues, which is why he founded a nation in the Earthâs Core.
Whether it was himself on the Dao Path of the Swarm or on the Spirit Disaster Path, both had tendencies toward the Earthâs Core. What seemed peculiar at first now suggests that the self on the Spirit Disaster Path may have already found the Ethereal Crystal Perpetual Motion Machine.
Secondly, the New Continent. As a newly explored territory primarily by Far Shore Island, Whale Song Cliff, and Far Sword Port, it is extremely rich in Magical Beasts resources and sublimation materials, which is quite unusual. If the Perpetual Motion Machine is indeed beneath the continent, as the origin of the New Continent, it would make sense.
The Heavenly Fall Relics, roughly these.
The third goal is to seek a brand new âPath of the Dao.â
The Path of the Dao is the product of Ianâs Foresight View, a most powerful prophecy that can vividly show Ian the eventual outcomes of his choices.
Without the prediction of the Path of the Dao, Ian would not have reached where he is today.
Not to mention, the Heart Light Body âGuiding Starâ also needs the Path of the Dao as a beacon for communicationânow, after defeating the Fiery Flame Land and unifying the entire South Ridge, Ian might be able to communicate with the self on the Dying Star Path to obtain entirely new technology!
The more possible Paths of the Dao there are, the stronger Ian becomes.
But Paths of the Dao are also very rare, only appearing after Ian experiences significant events... This time, following the Demon War, Ian initially thought he would receive a prophecy of a Devil Path or the Path of the Devil, but he did not.
Perhaps such a common and straightforward possibility isnât worthy of a prophecy by the Path of the Dao.
In conclusion, these are Ianâs three main goals. He steadily pushes forward, completing each of his tasks with precision.
And now, the World War of Terra, although itâs a great calamity for all ordinary people, is actually an opportunity for Ian.
The territory needs rapid development, quickly entering alchemical industrialization, requiring massive funding and âdemandââin simple terms, the vast products produced by industrialization far exceed self-needs and must be sold externally to be digested, thus maintaining rapid development.
Relying solely on internal demand is completely insufficient; external forces are essential.
The Western Legionâs military orders, the rebuilding of damaged South Ridge and Western regions, the demand for army provisions, agricultural building expansion, even... some territories needing Floating City constructions, but lacking sufficient engineering personnel to build them.
All these are opportunities for South Ridgeâs industrial developmentâeach can accelerate South Ridgeâs industrialization process, making Ianâs territory more mechanized, modernized, and AI-driven.
Of course, the prerequisite is that South Ridge remains out of war, at least the battlefield isnât on South Ridgeâs land.
"A familiar development," Ian thought.
In Ianâs old home on Earth, a superpower indeed rose by relying on World Wars of others while being isolated overseas.
When the entire world turned into a chaotic mess, that superpower quickly developed by selling arms and industrial products, eventually becoming the worldâs overlord.
If just for this reason, that the self on the Dying Star Path intends to reach the stars, perhaps it was to establish industrial production lines on the Moon, ensuring the main productivity of the territory is âisolated beyond the land.â
Now it all depends on whether Ian can become the worldâs overlord.
After pondering for a while, Immovable Fortress Ian began to continue making ice blocks.
The Prophetâs Wrath Strike System is so efficient, surely he would use it again!
Although, next time, any enemy daring to attack South Ridge would constantly caution and gaze up at the sky, no longer daring to design their camps and positions so densely packed, whatâs necessary still needs to be done!
Not only that, Ian needs to make more ice blocks and bombs to fiercely bombard those who dare to have improper thoughts about South Ridge!
Terra.
Terra Year 775, September 4th, morning,
One and a half months after the Defense of South Ridge, ten days after the Lante blood battle.
The Empire lost a Floating City, along with an entire squadron of Sky Armor accompanying the Floating City attack, and nearly all the vanguard forces, the originally favorable offensive was pushed back to the Abassalom Mountain Range vicinity, only able to hold the fort.
But this does not mean the Empire has lostâon the contrary, the Fiery Flame Landâs losses were even greater.
The fall of King Caldo of the Heavens was the first major national leader casualty in this World War of Terra. Although his Crown Prince ascended the throne, inheriting his Heritage Treasure, also possessing peak Fourth Energy Level power, before the new Heavenly Flood King seized control of his domain, the forces of Tianhong Lands could only remain on the defensive.
For this, South Ridge held a grand celebration feastâeveryone knew that their respected lord was affected by the aftermath of Tianhong Kingâs attack, which instead helped him advance quickly to the Second Energy Level.
When the enemy is dead, itâs naturally time to feast. Ian generously allowed the territoryâs food factories to distribute a batch of new canned food to see the response, conducting a large-scale experiment.