Synthetic Wizard - Chapter 383 - 230: Academy Council, Wizard Tower Completed

In order to verify his hypothesis, Sunan devoted most of his energy to research in the subsequent period.

With the assistance of Lize and Tower Spirit No. 2, the research progressed quite smoothly.

By the year 1364 of the Starlight Calendar, the first sub-star nucleus with the ability to sense energy particles’ fluctuations was finally successfully manufactured.

The actual test results showed that the sensing capacity of the new version of the sub-star nucleus was less than one percent of the star nucleus, not even qualifying as a low-end version.

However, it was already sufficient for Sunan.

After that, Sunan used the excuse of having Lize return to handle Star Alliance affairs, to conduct the next phase of research independently, which in reality was to start making sub-star nuclei and then composing them.

Eventually, he successfully used one hundred and twelve sub-star nuclei to synthesize a star nucleus with sensing abilities comparable to the original version.

Sunan did not stop but continued to invest more sub-star nuclei for synthesis.

The original star nucleus, together with the sub-star nuclei network, could at most cover half of Starlight Continent, but if a more powerful star nucleus could be synthesized, supplemented by the new version of the sub-star nucleus, it was likely to set up a monitoring network covering the entire Starlight Continent, including the surface world and the underground world.

Two monitoring networks are always less convenient and useful than one broader, more complete network.

After hundreds of tests, Sunan finally synthesized a satisfactory new star nucleus.

The cost was using up more than three hundred sub-star nuclei, costing up to two billion gold coins, nearly draining Star Alliance’s cash flow.

For this reason, Sunan also had to delay the construction of the Wizard Tower’s internal Golem Legion, prioritizing funds for this.

“The cost of this thing exceeds a large Elemental Pool.”

Looking at the exquisite crystal ball resembling the starry sky before him, Sunan couldn’t help but exclaim.

However, it was worth the value; compared to a monitoring network covering the entire continent, mere two billion gold coins were insignificant.

When Sunan brought the synthesized new star nucleus to Lize, she was so shocked she couldn’t speak.

Improving the sub-star nucleus previously was one thing, but now to create a star nucleus without a blueprint and further improve its effect was astonishing!

The task that Wizards of the Starfall Association couldn’t achieve in a thousand years was accomplished by Sunan alone in just a few years!

This is hardly different from a miracle!

Lize couldn’t help but wonder if Sunan was actually some old wizard monster reborn after living for thousands of years.

“…You truly surprise me every time.”

After sighing, Lize looked at the crystal ball in front of her, her heart also stirred.

“With this star nucleus, it should be possible to establish a monitoring network covering the whole continent.”

Sunan asked, “How long will it take to complete?”

Lize thought for a moment, pondering, “The construction of the monitoring network is not difficult; calculating the nodes and setting up the sub-star nuclei is all it takes. We have a perfect transmission network, making it convenient and quick, possibly completing in one or two years.”

“The premise is having enough funds.”

“To cover the entire continent, at least three hundred new sub-star nuclei are needed, along with other material expenditures, the total cost amounts to at least three billion gold coins, and Star Alliance doesn’t have that much funding now.”

Lize couldn’t help glancing at Sunan, making her implication clear.

Over the years, more than eighty percent of Star Alliance’s funds were utilized by Sunan for constructing Wizard Towers and developing the new star nucleus.

Of course, she wasn’t blaming Sunan.

After all, Sunan’s might equates to Star Alliance’s might.

The unique environment of Starlight Continent created a special situation for Star Alliance, different from other wizard influences, as Star Alliance’s development and growth rely entirely on Sunan.

If it lost Sunan, Star Alliance would not immediately fall apart but would suffer a significant reduction in power, unable to regain past glory.

Under such circumstances, it is reasonable for Star Alliance to invest all funds into Sunan.

Moreover, whether it’s constructing Wizard Towers or developing new star nuclei, they significantly benefit Star Alliance’s development.

“How much funding can be extracted now?” Sunan asked.

Lize handed over a document, saying, “Starlight Continent has developed well in recent years; Star Alliance now generates an annual income of nearly twenty million gold coins, and without reducing Wizard Tower construction investment, approximately eight million gold coins can be extracted annually.”

“We can start building the monitoring network now, just slow the pace, investing funds intermittently, and complete it in roughly forty years, reducing manpower pressure in this way.”

Sunan frowned slightly.

Forty years isn’t long; he can wait.

However, this issue once again made him realize the limitation of Starlight Continent.

Starlight Continent itself is so vast; without exhausting resources, annual revenue remains nearly fixed.

Lack of external communication means Starlight Continent’s revenue cannot rapidly surge within a short time.

To increase revenue, one can only gradually develop Starlight Continent, improving its overall level.

Precisely because of this, Sunan is aggressively promoting secondary magic energy technology.

Only through productivity reform can Starlight Continent create more revenue.

However, truly promoting secondary magic energy technology requires at least three to four hundred years.

In the short term, Star Alliance’s income won’t significantly increase.

“Then let it be; the task of building the monitoring network is yours to handle.”