Synthetic Wizard - Chapter 331 - 204: Low-Cost Rapid Advancement Method (2)

Elemental Crystal Core.

A crystallized form abundant with elemental energy, considered a superior material to elemental crystal dust.

Only elemental creatures of the Giant Spirit level or above have elemental crystal cores in their bodies.

Yet, this isn’t the reason for Sunan’s joy. What pleases him more is the divine energy contained within the elemental crystal core.

After placing the elemental crystal core into the magic cube, Sunan quickly obtains detailed information.

“6 standard units of divine energy, a bit too little.”

Spider-Elves each possess 8 standard units of divine energy, while Elemental Giant Spirits surprisingly have less.

However, thinking about it, Sunan understands.

Spider-Elves are entirely created from divine energy, whereas Elemental Giant Spirits are a fusion of elemental energy and divine energy, with elemental energy being predominant, hence the lesser divine energy in them.

“This should be enough to increase spiritual refinement level by about 0.4%.”

Previously, this amount of divine energy could increase spiritual refinement level by at least 0.5% to 0.6%, yet as the spiritual refinement level increases, the difficulty also escalates.

Sunan estimates that by the time he reaches the stage of primary liquefaction, the divine energy required to increase spiritual refinement level by 1% might surge to as much as fifty to sixty standard units.

However, at least for now, an elemental crystal core brings considerable benefits to him.

After a battle, he used eighteen engraving gemstones in total.

Sunan calculated that the current cost of an engraving gemstone is about 5,800 gold coins each, so eighteen amounts to 100,000 gold coins or more.

Spending 100,000 gold coins to gain around 0.4% spiritual refinement level increase, this transaction is fairly worthwhile overall.

With the elemental space energy affluent, Sunan quickly restores his spiritual power to its peak state, continuing the hunt.

Without plans to delve deeper into the core area, he circles along the edge of the core area, searching for traces of Thunder Elemental Giant Spirits.

Soon after, Sunan spots his target.

This time, before the Thunder Elemental Giant Spirit initiates its attack, he charges forward himself.

Battle erupts once more.

…

Two days later.

Returning to the Dragon Remains Tower, Sunan finds three more elemental crystal cores in his space ring.

The cost was that he used more than fifty engraving gemstones.

Near the elemental pool, Sunan sits down to absorb the divine energy from the elemental crystal cores.

Natural divine creatures like Elemental Giant Spirits possess inherently pure divine energy, free from any faith-related contamination, easily absorbable and synthesizable.

As the three elemental crystal cores crumble into powder, Sunan’s spiritual refinement level reaches 76.06%.

Gazing at the data displayed on the panel, Sunan is filled with overwhelming joy.

At this speed, he will soon breakthrough to the primary liquefaction stage.

The only issue is this method of enhancement consumes engraving gemstones greatly.

To breakthrough to primary liquefaction, at least six million gold coins need to be invested in engraving gemstones.

Though the Star Alliance’s annual revenue now exceeds ten million gold coins, many areas require spending.

Crafting secret puppets, making crystal soul potions, producing witchcraft artifacts, and primarily, building the Wizard Tower.

Suddenly withdrawing six million gold coins puts a considerable burden on the Star Alliance’s cash flow.

“If only there were other cost-effective ways to hunt Thunder Elemental Giant Spirits.”

Sunan ponders silently.

But he also knows he’s being somewhat greedy.

Which primary vaporization wizard can hunt Thunder Elemental Giant Spirits like he does in the thunder elemental space?

Without any hidden cards and skills, ordinary primary vaporization wizards confronting Thunder Elemental Giant Spirits in the thunder elemental space would end up charred and disintegrated.

Unless they are descendants of true spirits, with higher-level wizards specifically collecting elemental crystal cores for their training.

Shaking his head, Sunan dismisses unrealistic thoughts, gazing at the powder formed from the elemental crystal cores.

Although the divine energy has been absorbed, the residual elemental energy in the powder remains, reverting back into elemental crystal dust.

Wait!

A thought flashes like lightning in Sunan’s mind.

Elemental Giant Spirits evolve from elemental spirits, during this progression, the substances forming elemental crystal dust in elemental spirits’ bodies gradually coagulate, forming elemental crystal cores.

Essentially, the evolution of elemental spirits into Elemental Giant Spirits equates to the transformation of elemental crystal dust into elemental crystal cores.

Does this imply that elemental crystal dust can be synthesized into elemental crystal cores possessing divine energy?

Sunan’s spirit is invigorated.

This possibility is considerably high.

Just like the blood of the bell clapper, its blood inherently contains special factors inherited from the divine creature Screaming Horror Insects; by activating these factors, divine energy can be generated.

Elemental spirits function similarly.

Their bodies probably house certain special factors; once the elemental energy concentration hits a threshold, quantitative changes bring qualitative changes, activating these factors, resulting in elemental giant evolution, thereby generating divine energy.

If his speculation is right, elemental crystal dust can totally be used to synthesize elemental crystal cores in the future!

Hunting elemental spirits is much easier than hunting Elemental Giant Spirits!

Coming to his senses, Sunan immediately prepares to give it a try.

The elemental crystal dust acquired from the thunder elemental space lately is safely stored in his space ring, which he promptly retrieves and places into the magic cube.

[Elemental Crystal Dust, purity 28.35%, rich in thunder elemental energy, usable in potion creation, magical item fabrication, and puppet production, also applicable in array setups.]

Sunan continues the action without pause, constantly placing elemental crystal dust into the magic cube, his gaze fixed on the synthesis interface.

The purity of elemental crystal dust rapidly increases.

Upon surpassing the 100% threshold, the information on the synthesis interface finally changes.

[Elemental Crystal Core, a crystal abundant in thunder elemental energy, also contains a hint of pure divine energy (0.1 standard units), applicable in potion creation, magical item fabrication, and puppet production, also usable in array setups, divine energy can be directly absorbed to enhance spiritual power.]

“It worked!”

Sunan’s expression brightens with excitement.

Indeed, elemental crystal dust can be synthesized into elemental crystal cores!

Despite containing a mere 0.1 standard unit of divine energy, success is achieved.

As long as the amount isn’t zero, it doesn’t matter how little it is.

Even a sliver can be compounded for growth using the magic cube.

Sunan takes a deep breath, calming his ecstatic heart as he dumps the remaining elemental crystal dust into the magic cube, eventually synthesizing an elemental crystal core containing 2 standard units of divine energy.

He then absorbs the divine energy from the Light Crystal Core, leading to a gratifying 0.13% increase in spiritual refinement level.

Though the increment is modest, it fills Sunan with exhilaration.

From now on, he won’t have to venture with massive risk and cost to hunt Elemental Giant Spirits; hunting elemental spirits will suffice.

Initially intending to develop an additional divine energy acquisition channel, he unexpectedly discovered a low-cost, rapid spiritual refinement enhancement method, making Sunan’s mood incredibly delightful.

His gaze falls on the newly formed powder from the elemental crystal core, a spark of inspiration strikes him.

Could these elemental crystal dust be reused?

If that’s possible…

Sunan’s eyes brightened, immediately placing all powder back into the magic cube.

Disappointingly, this time, the synthesized elemental crystal core contains no divine energy.

“Could it be because the special factor got absorbed along with the divine energy.”

Despite disappointment, Sunan quickly comprehends after a brief reflection.

Lacking the special factor, the elemental crystal dust no longer incites divine energy, usable only as ordinary materials.

Shaking his head, Sunan quickly adjusts his emotions.

Although slightly regretful, discovering the method to synthesize elemental crystal cores alone is already commendable.

With this methodology, he can potentially achieve the primary liquefaction stage in two to three years.

This timeframe significantly undercuts the previously anticipated duration.

“At this rate, perhaps before the planar barrier recovery, I have hopes of advancing to a second-level wizard.”

Sunan’s smile emerges from the corners of his mouth.

Even across the vast expanse of the multiverse, second-level wizards are regarded as powerful.

They could stand against the Dark Throne or join other Wizard Influences.

No Wizard Influence would turn away a second-level wizard with a clean background.

Advancing to second-level wizard, along with constructing the Wizard Tower.

Sunan has set his objectives for the coming seven hundred years and beyond.