Ron stood in front of the lab bench, his expression focused.
Various Abyssal Materials brought back from the outpost were neatly arranged on the tabletop:
The core "Void Mucus" was contained in a test tube, with the surface of the black liquid continuously rippling subtly, as if countless tiny lives were rhythmically moving within;
The "Mutagenic Catalyst" was a tube of purple fluorescent powder, with each particle slowly rotating on its own within the container, defying conventional gravity laws;
There was also a crystal obtained from the stone-betting shop, although not as pure as the one acquired from Aize, but it was also rich in high concentrations of Abyssal Energy.
As for the piece of "Breath of Chaos" he exchanged with Aize, he planned to utilize it after the current Abyss Crystal was depleted.
"Overall, these materials are of satisfactory quality."
Ron lightly tapped each item with his fingertips, comparing its energy traits to the expected data.
Due to his Master Level "Extraordinary Recognition" trait, he could perceive the fundamental difference between the energy structures of these Abyssal materials and typical extraordinary materials.
The latter usually manifested as regular and stable geometric shapes, whereas the energy patterns of Abyssal materials resembled a twisted maze, constantly shifting and unpredictable.
"Ailan, help me retrieve the requested ’Membrane-like Suppression’." Ron instructed as he looked up.
The spirit tree in the corner of the lab nodded gently, its emerald branches extending towards a specialized refrigerated cabinet on the wall.
The cabinet door opened silently, and a cold mist flowed out like a veil.
Ailan carefully used a vine to extract a spherical container, which held a glob of grayish-white viscous substance.
This substance appeared lifeless, yet emitted almost imperceptible weak pulses, like the faint beating of a dying heart.
This was a standard "Membrane-like Suppression" from the Crystal Tower’s biological laboratory, still within the storage period of its lowest activity phase.
Ron took the container and placed it on the central workbench, tapping the container wall with his fingers:
"This thing is essentially an undirected embryo, extremely malleable, but almost devoid of self-awareness and defense mechanisms."
He turned to Ailan: "Prepare the recording device, I’m going to start the first stage of guided molding."
The spirit tree nodded, its branches skillfully adjusting the crystal recording ball nearby.
Ron took a deep breath to calm his emotions.
Unlike those simple mass-produced Slime Monsters on the market, a true Autophagic Slime Monster has a continuous and stable self-regulating capacity and greater malleability, capable of quickly transforming its shape and function according to the master’s needs.
For a Bloodline Modifier, it’s not only a capable assistant but also an ideal medium for various experiments.
"Begin the first stage: Basic Activation."
Ron held a silver needle in his left hand and the test tube in his right, commencing the complex operation.
The tip of the silver needle shimmered with a faint blue light, and under his precise control, it slowly pierced specific points within the container.
Each time he pierced the needle, he poured a drop of specially treated "Void Mucus" from the test tube, accurately injecting it into the pinhole.
This process was extremely delicate, with every drop of mucus’s quantity, position, and timing needing to be absolutely precise.
If there was even a slight deviation, it could lead to failure of the entire process or even trigger a dangerous energy rebound.
As the mucus was injected, the originally gray-white slime gradually turned into a profound gray-black color.
Fine patterns also began to appear on its surface.
"Energy activity is rising, cell division rate has tripled."
Ron glanced at the monitor beside him with a satisfied expression: "The first stage is progressing smoothly."
Over the next two hours, he repeated this precise operation.
Pre-prepared solutions of various Abyssal Materials were injected into the slime in a specific order and ratio.
Each step was accompanied by activated energy fluctuations, and the entire lab was filled with a peculiar sulfur smell, a unique scent resulting from the interaction of Abyssal Energy and conventional Magic Power.
"Master, the activity level of the slime has reached the warning line."
Ailan reminded, pointing with a branch to the monitor’s flashing red indicator light.
Ron nodded and immediately adjusted his strategy.
He took out a bottle of pale golden liquid and carefully dripped three drops onto the slime’s surface.
This was his own improved "Pacifier", capable of temporarily suppressing the overly active energy fluctuations of Abyssal materials, buying time for subsequent operations.
The moment the golden liquid made contact with the slime, the entire substance inside the container contracted sharply.
Then it spread out again like a breath, with the previously rapid energy fluctuations becoming calm and rhythmic.
"Excellent, now entering the second stage: Structure Reconfiguration."
He took out several pieces of crystalline material, prepared specifically as Energy Anchors for this experiment.
Each crystal had a unique energy trait, capable of guiding the slime to develop in a preset direction.
The crystals were placed around the container in sequence, forming a precise hexagram array.
Ron placed his hands on the surface of the container and began to input his Spiritual Power, activating this array.
"ǰͨͩͬͯ,ͧͭ̿̐͊ϱͪͬ̈́ͬ҇͋͘϶ͯ͌͏̀ͬƒͦ̀ͫǎ͘ʾ̺͕͗ǰͯͦͬψ϶϶Ϗϩ (Awaken!)"
This spell was something he created himself based on those ravings in his Meditation Technique.
It could assist in Spiritual Control, helping the caster to more precisely grasp complex energy flows.
It’s considered an advanced application of the ravings, although it’s still in its infancy, but judging by its developmental trend, it might one day become a "Word Spirit".