He was completely immersed.
In his Sea of Spirit, the pale golden Crystal Core spun slowly.
The 10% progress in his Elementalization had boosted his thinking speed, comprehension, memory capacity... everything, to a terrifying degree.
He rapidly skimmed through the notes.
From the systematic organization of Tier One fundamental theories to the in-depth analysis of the energy pathways in Tier Two materials.
From the precise design of temperature curves to the perfect timing for removing impurities.
There were even... some borderline Forbidden Techniques related to improving Bloodline Potions.
Every line of text was like a key, unlocking one closed door after another in his mind.
Countless inspirations burst forth, collided, and reorganized in his mind.
’Improvements to the Starlight Potion...’
’If I add a trace amount of Void Crystal powder and use its spatial properties to stabilize the Potion’s effects, could I perhaps increase its purity by another five percent?’
’No, maybe I could try substituting them with Star Dust Sand and Dark Moon Vine, a mutated version of Moonflower. By using the principle of yin and yang opposition, I could further eliminate impurities...’
’And then there’s the integrated improvement of the upgraded Rock Bear Potion and the Earth Bloodline Potion...’
Both Potions came from the same source, their core material being the Essence Blood of an Earth Attribute Magic Beast.
’If I use the Rock Bear Potion’s "Earth Resonance" characteristic as a base and integrate the other effects of the Earth Bloodline Potion...’
In terms of materials, as long as he had enough Essence Blood, his Bloodline Purification Technique would achieve another round of Limit-Breaking in a very short time.
’High-purity Blood Essence refined after three rounds of Limit-Breaking... the Bloodline Potion that could be refined from it...’
Ian’s eyes grew brighter and brighter.
His fingertips tapped unconsciously on the laboratory bench, making a crisp TAP, TAP sound.
In his mind, one formula after another was rapidly deduced, optimized, and reconstructed.
Paired with the panel’s unparalleled feedback function, the result of every deduction was displayed with perfect clarity.
As one incorrect path after another was ruled out, the direction for integration became increasingly clear.
Right now... all he needed was enough Tier One or higher Magical Beast Essence Blood.
A Bloodline Potion refined from that Blood Essence would be far superior in quality to the crude junk available on the market.
And even... Ian looked up at Gaga, who was perched on his shoulder.
The little creature seemed to sense his gaze. It tilted its small head, its gray pupils filled with curiosity.
"Ian, what’s wrong?"
Ian reached out and gently rubbed its small head.
"Gaga."
His voice was soft, but it carried a hint of irrepressible excitement.
"We might not... have to wait for the Eternal Shadow Remains anymore."
Gaga’s small eyes suddenly widened. "For real-ga?!"
"Mm-hmm." Ian nodded, his gaze profound.
"As long as I can collect enough Tier One, or even Tier Two, Essence Blood from bird-type Magic Beasts."
"I’ll use my Bloodline Purification Technique, after three rounds of Limit-Breaking, to refine the highest purity Blood Essence."
"After you take it..."
He paused, then said, word by word, "You will very likely break through directly to Tier Two."
Gaga was stunned. Its small claws gripped Ian’s shoulder tightly, and its eyes shone with an unprecedented light.
It was a light that was fervent and yearning, filled with an anticipation that had been suppressed for far too long.
"Ian..." Its voice trembled slightly.
"Can I... really do it?"
Ian looked at it, the corners of his mouth slowly curving into a resolute smile.
"If I say you can, then you definitely can."
He reached out, pulled a scroll of notes on Bloodline Potion improvements from a wooden box, and spread it open under the light.
On the Parchment, dense diagrams and formulas shimmered with the luster of wisdom under the glow of the Crystal Stone.
"With this knowledge..." His fingertips brushed across the text, his gaze as sharp as a blade.
"And my Bloodline Purification Technique, and..."
’...The panel that no one else knows about!’
He lifted his head and looked out the laboratory window at the deep night sky.
In the center of East City, the Crystal Ball atop the Time Trace Tower illuminated a large part of the city’s night sky.
Beneath the calm, an undercurrent surged.
And he now held the key to breaking the stalemate.
"Gaga, we... will have everything."
Infected by Ian’s confidence, Gaga nodded vigorously, rubbing its small head against his cheek.
"Ian, I believe in you!"
Ian withdrew his gaze and looked back at the notes on the laboratory bench.
Under the light, his gaze was focused and calm.
Like the brightest star in the night sky.