Chapter 1055: Stabilizing the Pocket Dimension
Because the upcoming research is fairly simple, Zhao Guang sorted out the materials and handed them over to Sephidya and the mages, especially those at lower levels.
As long as those mages can conduct some initial research, Sephidya can quickly refine it.
Once his side has established its own Magic Net Mage Guild and improved its system, he will consider widespread dissemination. However, the spread of the Magic Net is required first.
Currently, the Chirali Empire's border has started to accelerate Magic Net construction, especially in the border areas.
The state even directly allocated funds to speed up the process, so the construction there is much faster than in other areas.
In contrast, the original Empire's northern border has been somewhat lackluster lately.
The Empire neither wants to develop them to avoid wastage, because there won't be a major war here.
But they also have to maintain it, as they need to guard against possible attacks from the Xuanwu Kingdom. When Zhao Guang is there, it may not happen, but he can't always be there, and future events are unpredictable.
On the other hand, the Magic Net here, funded by the border nobles, is not slow in construction either.
Zhao Guang himself has been focusing his research on small spaces during this time.
Initially, he had no clue, but having obtained some materials from the Silver Tower, he gradually had ideas. There's no other way; regarding the mages' strength, I'm probably the first in the Silver Tower.
Even in space research, I'm swiftly catching up.
Not long from now, even the leading space researcher in the Silver Tower may not surpass me in this area.
This isn't Zhao Guang being arrogant; it's just that the rules of his Wisdom Tower provide too great a research bonus.
To date, his Tower's interior has begun to mimic space-related rules. Once true imitation is achieved, he could cast space spells carrying space rules.
These aren't his rules, but he's able to use them nonetheless. If people found out, they'd be frightened to death.
Through his research, Zhao Guang finally thought of a way to lock his small space.
The method involves using the entire world as a reference point for locking, essentially a crude approach. This method allows other space mages to easily perceive the location.
In other words, this small space will become public.
Zhao Guang added some of his research to this method, integrating the small space into the greater space's chaotic atmosphere. With additional concealment measures, he completely hid it.
Finding his small space isn't simple.
And even if found, Zhao Guang has an encryption method.
Without this encryption decryption, outsiders would struggle to enter.
Forcing entry will only lead to a rebound by space power, and where you end up is uncertain.
Given the surrounding space turbulence, the outcome is unlikely to be good.
Next, Zhao Guang began deploying magic statues inside the small space. Yes, the ones produced using the magic statue research materials he acquired. The materials he originally obtained were very complete.
For now, Zhao Guang cannot improve the magic statues, only going outside to slay two Legendary Level magic beasts.
He took their crystal cores to forge the core, then seamlessly integrated the magic statues into the small space. The power of the small space maintained the magic statues' operation, yielding favorable results.
Using the small space's power for maintenance allows continuous operation of the magic statues.
"Based on the total energy calculation, maintaining ten magic statues is feasible here." However, Zhao Guang decided not to increase them further for the time being.
There's no way around it; these magic statues are basic types, and despite using Legendary materials, they're still mediocre in strength.
In essence, their strength barely reaches the Legendary Level, similar to my Advanced Arcane Clone.
All things considered, their defense and resilience are lacking, and their responsiveness slow. Adding advanced intelligence for enhancement is impossible, and the statue's core remains outside the statue's body.
Unlike previous ones I've dealt with, this magic statue's core is in the chest and can be destroyed along with the statue itself.
Various aspects fall far short, not meeting my standards.
Therefore, Zhao Guang intends to wait until his capabilities improve before crafting magic statues.
Such current efforts are merely wasteful; once integrated into the environment, they become part of it. Destruction or replacement disrupts the environment.
This is his small space; though the space is complete, making enhancement feasible.
However, the space is also fragile; reckless damage leads to difficult restoration.
Eventually, Zhao Guang decided to cease manufacturing and let these two stand guarding. After all, even with Legendary Level combat power, they're attention-grabbing anywhere outside.
Nowadays, the small space's internal environment is nearly improved.
Despite being small, the element concentration is very high, and the magic dolls have begun cultivating advanced medicines here.
Once these medicines are grown, Zhao Guang intends to study potion-making when he has time. If he reaches the Saint Master Level, his potions will be formidable.
At any rate, Zhao Guang just sensed Xi Fei's emergence from seclusion.
Xi Fei's power now has reached a special critical point, explosively surging.
Even controlling it himself isn't easy, hinting at Xi Fei's current state.
Upon seeing Zhao Guang, Xi Fei immediately softened up, with his power seemingly calming. The continuously burning black flames slightly retracted but didn't fully subside.
"Come with me, I'll help you suppress it." Zhao Guang tugged Xi Fei away via instant teleportation.
With his powerful magic power aiding and covenant effects, Xi Fei soon fully controlled his power. Yet full mastery requires time to train.
"You're now at the peak of Great Mage level, perhaps even exceeding it," Zhao Guang noted.
"Absorbing excessive power has greatly increased quantity; unless breakthrough occurs soon, control slips eventually, unless some power is abandoned." Clearly, Xi Fei has no intention of forsaking this extra power.