Chapter 20: The Vanguard of the Rebel Mountain People

And that's not all.

If all the 'holy places' of the mountain people were related to the fragments of the [Skyfall Spaceship]......

"Then I can't stop going."

At the bottom of the lake, holding the Book of Silver Yao in his hand, Ian muttered to himself: "With the Silver Chip and the authority of the Book of Silver Yao, I may be able to get more secrets related to the follow-up of the Skyfall, as well as information related to the secrets of the true dragon!" ”

"The sacred place of the mountain people is, for me, a treasure trove."

He raised his head and looked up from the bottom of the lake in the direction of the western Baissen Mountains, his gaze burning: "Whether it's memory, secrets, or technology—I know a little about the truth about the Fall of Heaven now, but there's definitely something else!" ”

"I've got to go to those holy places and 'read' them once!"

"No matter which holy place!"

Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Ian leaned down and brushed away the sand from the bottom of the lake.

The pale blue essentia surged around the boy's body, manipulating the flow of water to form a whirlpool, slowly lifting the 'blue' silver sand in the foresight and piling it aside.

Silver sand is a special material, and its real name is 'Dragon Crystal'.

Although the name startled Ian at first, the boy sighed a little disappointed when he looked closely at the information fed back by the silver chip.

In essence, the dragon crystal is no different from the essentia crystals that overflow from the ether crystals in Ian's left hand, they are all condensed from the mixture of self-essentia and some living parts, similar to the solid structure of fingernails and teeth.

It's just that the essentia of the true dragon is too large, and the crystal structure that can be formed is also more complex and solid, and it can even last as long as an ore.

In fact, some true dragons, such as the Mountain King Ian had seen, had their body armor made up of dragon crystals condensed from their own bodies mixed with some high-strength alloys, and their strength was comparable to that of the highest level of aether weapons.

This dragon crystal is naturally the dragon crystal of the steel dragon, he used this material to bury the remains of the 'Phantom Crystal Engine' at the bottom of the lake, concealing its breath and existence, and using it to communicate with the Phantom Crystal Engine, steadily channeling the power in the Ghost Crystal Engine to the entire Ryan Territory.

A very large amount of essentia overflowed from this place and infiltrated the entire territory of the Lyon Territory.

"It turns out that the technology of the real dragon is connected to the Crystal Engine."

Seeing this, Ian couldn't help but suddenly think: "No wonder it takes the Book of Silver and the Silver Chip to fully activate these ancient memories - the Silver Chip activates the Spectral Crystal Engine, and the Book of Silver Shine links to the Dragon Crystal, and the Dragon Crystal translates some of the information in the ship's fragments into an understandable pattern." ”

Seeing this, Ian actually had a guess in his mind.

That is, the silver chip, perhaps very likely, is the key thing in the 'skyfall spaceship'.

Ian remembered what Mr. Hilliard had said when he handed over the silver chip to himself.

"The Key to the Labyrinth of Eternity......"

Whispering to himself, the young man closed his eyes: "The labyrinths I have seen so far are all special areas caused by pre-era civilizations or various disasters - and in this world, what kind of labyrinth can be called eternal, and what disasters can be caused by a big fall?" ”

There is only a labyrinth caused by the sky-falling ship......

Thoughts flashed through his mind, and the silver sand was slowly lifted under Ian's control.

Then, a large metal artifact was revealed at the bottom of Lake Lean.

A 'black metal ball' with a radius of 120 meters.

Pure black absorbed all the light, and the massive metal sphere was buried in silver sand more than twenty meters thick.

Ian only lifted the most superficial layer, and could only see a part of the black metal ball exposed to the outside world.

But both the Foresight and the Silver Chip told him that this thing was extraordinary.

The mist was as dazzling as the sun in the sky......

"Fifth Energy Level...... Golden light! ”

Slowly exhaling, Ian forced himself to calm down: "Sure enough...... It's related! Even the broken wreckage has a golden feedback, so complete ......"

Perhaps, rainbow?!

Ian can't be sure of that, and in fact, to date, Ian can't be sure of the relationship between the horizon of foresight and the individual energy levels.

But golden things, no matter what they are, whether they are paths or people, inheritances or objects, definitely have the potential to change the whole world!

The metal sphere was broken, and there was a huge crack in its shell from which a steady stream of essentia flowed.

Staring at the black metal ball, Ian closed his eyes and thought for a long time.

Then he leaned over, stretched out his hand, and touched.

Then the boy felt a tremor in his soul

[Core component detected: Crystal Engine]

[Condition: Severely damaged]

[The core vacuum area has been damaged, the energy supply system is completely abnormal, the space cavity maker cannot operate, and the structure of the space-time supercharger is damaged......]

[This part is almost irreparable, it is recommended to deal with it immediately to avoid irreversible effects on the crashed planet/star field/subspace]

[The damaged part has been detected and has been properly disposed of, please continue to maintain it]

"Sure enough."

The moment he touched the Spectre Engine, Ian was completely aware that the silver chip did indeed have the exact same source as it!

They...... It's all from the Skyfall Ship!

The Crystal Engine has suffered damage that is difficult to repair, but even so, it still retains a peculiar function - it can collect all kinds of radiation, geothermal energy, and even the energy formed by the flow of water, and then make it into 'essentia'......

In the same way, it can also collect all the primordial essena from the sun and the center of the earth, gather it around itself, and process it into an extremely high-quality essentia.

It was supposed to take all essentia in the surrounding space-time, resulting in the emergence of a large area of 'dead essentia', and there were wastelands for thousands of miles, leaving only the essentia around Lake Lai'an.

However, this essentia accumulation will not bring life, because essentia at a high energy level is like high-energy radiation, which will kill all surrounding organisms.

But, fortunately, the Crystal Engine is broken.

All of its essentia had dispersed from the cracks.

The dragon crystal of the steel dragon acts as a buffer zone, evenly spreading these essentia to the entire surrounding area, making the Lyon Collar a rich source texture.

This is also the reason why the surrounding environment of the Ryan Collar is so good, and what kind of life is planted - the Ghost Crystal Engine is the artificial essentia gathering point of the surrounding mountains, the center of the psionic field.

This condition can be used both as a psychic plantation and as a core area for industrial facilities.

Either way, it can greatly strengthen the power and capital of his lord.

If you write it with data similar to the game BUFF, it is probably an exaggerated data like [Ghost Crystal Engine Burial Ground: Base Output +150%, Psionic Plant Output +100%, Sublimation Industrial Energy Supply Demand -50%].

The original Lord of Ryan only obeyed the superficial phenomenon and took advantage of this environment, at most he was an ordinary rich man and a rich lord.

But if it's Ian...... He had already thought of an excellent idea in his mind, which could make perfect use of the high-essenti environment brought by the Crystal Engine, as well as the excellent geographical location of Lai'an Lake, to grow psionic plants that were far several times or even dozens of times higher than Lai'an's collar!

It's called 'Vertical Hydroponic Farm'!

This facility, which is considered a source of crops for outer space colonies on Earth, can make perfect use of the superior water quality of Lake Ryan that is difficult to attach, and make a big difference in Terra!

And that's not all.

Ian also found a bit of familiarity in the features of the Spectral Engine.

"Isn't this the 'leyline engine' I made on the way to the Spiritual Calamity? It is believed to mimic some of the capabilities that the Specteric Crystal Engine has today, and then use it as an 'artificial essentia gathering point'. ”

Ian couldn't help but shake his head and laughed, "Prophet has this ability...... There are often things like knowing the 'end' as the answer, and then only then knowing the 'cause' of the problem......"

"I can't fix it yet, but in the future, as I collect more and more spaceship information, the silver chip should be able to help me figure out how to fix it."

Documenting the broken structure of the Spectre Engine, Ian concludes his exploration of the bottom of Lake Ryan.

I have to say that the harvest this time is beyond imagination...... But it makes sense.

Ian had known for a long time that Lake Ryan was a meteorite lake, and that this place was also a sacred place for mountain people, and that the essentia environment here was extremely good, and even the psionic plant of glow grass could grow vigorously like a weed.

Indeed, a special kind of natural essentia condensation point, such as the labyrinth, is a typical example.

As a result, everyone else in the Terra Continent will take this situation for granted, and the Mountain Folk and Lord Ryan are just the lucky ones who happen to discover these special areas.

But Ian knows that behind each labyrinth is likely to have secrets related to pre-era civilizations or alien fires.

This is true of the Great Labyrinth of the South China Sea, and the same is true of the Labyrinth of Avakya Space.

"It's still a bit careless."

While floating from the bottom of the lake, Ian reflected on himself: "The next time you encounter this kind of special area or anomaly, you must be vigilant!" Who knows what is behind it is the remnants of a pre-era civilization or the fragments of an alien spaceship? ”

If it wasn't the Dragon Crystal of the Steel Dragon that reacted to the Book of Silver Yao this time, and Ian was cautious and personally checked it himself at the first time, it was very likely that the anomaly in Lake Lai'an would have been discovered by other mountain people or the Imperials!

Of course, it is more likely that this place is regarded as the sacred land of dragons, the homeland of the true dragon of the fifth energy level, what is impossible?

With the sound of the churning water, Ian leapt out of the lake.

At night, the pale silver moonlight fell from the phantom moon, shining on the lake and the boy standing on the water.

Shaking his long hair, although with the help of the fairy bloodline, he would not really get soaked in water, but this was Ian's habit.

At this moment, Ian, who happened to be looking up at the moon, noticed something.

"In the moonlight, there is also essentia......"

Staring at the bright phantom moon overhead, Ian couldn't help but think of the ancient memories he had seen before, where the Watchful Moon had attracted most of the shattered fragments of the Watchful Moon.

Maybe...... There are also some fragments of the Skyfall ship on the moon?

"Your Excellency?"

After a brief look at the moon, Ian walks on the water and makes his way to the lake.

And Scott, who had been waiting for Ian all along, commanding the soldiers to separate the crowd from Lake Lean, stepped forward.

He didn't ask anything, but his eyes were one of concern.

"Nothing."

Ian shook his head slightly, of course he couldn't have secretly told Scott about the fragments of the spaceship that might attract the prying eyes of the empire and even the world—that was definitely not trusting him, but harming him.

Since everyone believes that the Ryan Territory is a natural essentia gathering place, it is a holy place...... So let's make everyone think so!

Ian reluctantly held the truth in his stomach and suffered the disturbing and even terrifying truth alone!

And, Ian can be sure.

Among the countries of Terra, there must be a force that owns, and even analyzes, some of the fragments of the skyfallen spaceship.

The Dragon Island, located in Terra's orbit, may be the force dedicated to this project - otherwise, Ian simply can't think of any reason to bring together a true dragon like a lone ranger to work together.

Exposing the Spectral Crystal Engine, although it will not be like exposing the silver chip and the immovable fortified city, will definitely lead to it being recycled, taken away, and the entire territory will lose its specialness.

must be kept confidential,

"There's an ironscale fish in the lake."

Looking at the lake with Scott, Ian lowered his eyes and said lightly: "It's just propaganda to the outside - saying that the monster has been expelled by me." ”

"Understood, sir."

Scott knew what Ian meant: "There's only one voice to the outside world - but my lord, there won't be any more visions, right?" ”

"No, it won't."

Ian shook his head slightly.

This is the end of the matter.

All the citizens of Ryan City were convinced of Ian's claim of 'monster harassment'.

After all, this is Nanling, the territory on the inner side of the Baisen Mountains, and the sharp claw tiger interception can't be considered news, what's so strange about a demonic beast coming down the river in Lai'an Lake?

The responsibility of the nobles of the Ascendant as a lord is to 'expel or kill the beasts'.

This is also the source of income for the vast majority of frontier lords, who are many times faster than the few rations of the raiders.

With Ian's prowess in the battle to recapture Ryan, no one would doubt that he couldn't defeat the monster - and even everyone still regretted that Ian didn't catch the fish and roast it fiercely to vent the anger of the frightened people.

The next day.

After Ian asked the local elders of the mountain, he learned that the mountaineers who revere the dragon god have said that there are three sacred places since ancient times.

Today's Lai'an Ling is the 'Xiahui Lake', one of the three holy places in the past.

The second holy place, which Ian is also familiar with, is one of the landmarks of Nanling, the 'Ganggang Mountain' under the jurisdiction of the Elder Tribe of the Cliffs.

The third holy place is farther away.

It is located in the center of the Autonomous Region of Midra, and it is also the lair of the former Baisen Dragon God located underground, a huge underground cavity 'Steel Dragon Nest'.

"Interesting."

This is Ian's evaluation, he looked at the map, and was happy: "I've already been to Xiahui Lake-as long as I can contact the Bailong Sect, it's probably a matter of talking, and it's a big deal to exchange the news of the Book of Silver Yao." ”

"When I'm done going to the Steel Dragon's Lair again, I'll give them back this book."

The secret methods and identities of the Worship of the Dragons have indeed been of great help to Ian, and the King of the Mountain and Theo have a good opinion of Ian, and Ian has a good opinion of them.

Not to mention, the Byronists also gave Ian a property in the imperial capital - although he had never lived there, he did regard him as his own.

In the blink of an eye, it was the year of the fall of the star, November 1, 773.

Ian's first week in command of Ryan has passed.

With the help of Blue Electric and Amber, the assembly of the Magnetic Storm Armor has been completed, and the restoration of the city is almost complete.

On the west side of the Ryan Territory, fortresses have also been erected in the area of the entrance and exit of the mountain gorge, and three magnetic storm coils are flashing dangerous arcs.

In the past few days, in addition to trying to test the actual combat ability of the Magnetic Storm Armor, Ian has also sent spies to reconnoiter the movements of most of the mountain people today.

However, for a week, there were neither spies nor scouts on the mountain people's side, which made the boy very confused, and did not know what the rebel mountain people were up to.

You know, it's not Ian who is in a hurry, it's them!

In a few days, when Ian builds a few more magnetic storm coils to form an array, even if the enemy comes in armor, he will be burned out of electricity!

Soon, though, a piece of good news and a bad news put an end to Ian's confusion.

Good news - Qingchao led the 'mercenaries' of Port Harrison to the Ryan Territory. Ian has another batch of reinforcements.

The bad news – the mountain people haven't been waiting these days.

They just had a plan and hid it from everyone.

A hurried mountain spout approached Ian and reported to him, "My lord, the forward troops of the mountain people have bypassed our line of sight through the trail, and are now approaching the mouth of Lone Flame Peak!" ”

"And...... In their camp, there is armor! ”

(End of chapter)