2. Both Enchantment and Rune Magic have reached Master Level;
3. Need to create his own special runes;
4. Master the ’Blood and Flesh Rune’ technique]
"Blood and Flesh Rune..." He looked at his right hand, which had once undergone fusion with the Stand-In Puppet:
"The essence of this technique is to achieve a perfect unity between runes and living tissue."
Traditional enchantment only inscribes runes on the surface of objects, while Blood and Flesh Runes integrate runes directly into the flesh of a living being, making the runes part of life.
The dangers of this technique are self-evident.
A slight mistake could lead to uncontrollable mutations in the experimental subject or even a complete loss of humanity.
As for creating his own special runes, there is a clear clue at present:
"Starlight Rune... A rune system that can resonate with the stars."
His voice carried fervor: "Combining my Astrology and ’Star Eater’s Ravings,’ this will be an unprecedented innovation."
From his apprentice days, he had established a deep connection with the stars.
’Star Eater’s Ravings’ is not only a Meditation Technique but also a way to communicate with higher-dimensional existence.
"If I can create a rune system that resonates with the stars, not only can it enhance the effect of Astrology, but also provide additional amplification for the cultivation of Meditation Techniques..."
While sketching various rune drafts on paper, Ron suddenly realized a critical issue:
"Do these three professions... really need to be developed separately?"
The thought flashed through his mind like lightning.
He recalled the various special enhancements within himself, especially the "Three-in-One" trait and the fusion effect brought by the Creator’s Blessing.
"Magic Potion Making, Alchemy, Enchantment... The boundaries between them might not be insurmountable."
Ron drew a new concept map on paper, rearranging the core elements of the three skills:
"Magic Potion Making provides an understanding of the nature of materials, Alchemy offers means of transformation and creation, Enchantment bestows extraordinary traits on items..."
"If I truly integrate these three, I can create unprecedented Extraordinary Items."
The imagined fusion device began to take shape in his mind:
A device capable of automatically concocting magic potions, engraved with enhancing runes on its surface, storing various preset formulas internally, and even capable of real-time adjustments based on the user’s physiological state...
"Teaching, experimentation, creation... These three processes themselves form a complete cycle."
Ron’s thoughts grew increasingly clear.
He realized that the true meaning of "Three-in-One" might not be a simple stacking of skills, but an establishment of an organic knowledge ecosystem.
Just then, the two Memory Crystals deliberately placed at the table’s edge suddenly emitted a faint glow.
They seemed to respond to Ron’s cognitive fluctuations, the energy textures on their surfaces becoming more active.
"Speaking of which, I bought back these two Memory Crystals from the ’Wise Collection’ at the observatory months ago, but never had the time for detailed analysis. Now is a good chance to do so."
It was also one of the schedules he had planned.
Ron picked up the emerald green Memory Crystal: "Perhaps I can obtain some valuable experimental data."
He activated the Historical Research Skills, stretching his Spiritual Power like threads towards the Memory Crystal.
Upon contact with the crystal’s surface, the surroundings began to distort and blur.
The scene gradually cleared, presenting a disturbing spectacle.
It was a corner of the Abyss Fourth Layer, a bizarre forest constructed of flesh and blood.
The "trees" trunks were thick blood vessels and muscle tissues, covered with wet skin.
The branch tips were not leaves but a series of continuously rotating eyeballs.
The memory’s owner was a member of a five-person exploration team.
Ron could feel his inner tension and fear, but there was also the curiosity characteristic of an explorer.
The team’s leader was an experienced middle-aged man named Martin.
He was scanning the surrounding environment with a Magic Detector, focused and vigilant.
"The magic power fluctuations in this area are very unstable," Martin said in a low voice: "Everyone maintain vigilance, and do not split up."
The Wizard Apprentice in the team, a slender young man, frowned at the eyeball trees: "These things... They’re watching us."
"No kidding, of course they’re watching us," the team’s only female member sneered. She was a Bloodline Knight: "The question is what they want to do with us."
Initially, everything proceeded smoothly.
The team cautiously navigated through the Flesh and Blood Forest, avoiding areas that seemed particularly dangerous.
But Ron, through the perspective of the memory’s owner, noticed a subtle change.
The eyeball trees didn’t release direct attacks but instead emitted an incredibly faint spiritual influence.
The influence was so subtle that it was almost undetectable.
They weren’t trying to control the intruders’ consciousness but were quietly... adjusting their emotions.
At first, it merely caused slight anxiety and doubt.
The team members started to doubt each other’s actions and showed impatience towards the leader’s orders.
"I feel like we’re wasting time here," the female knight complained:
"There are samples everywhere, why must we venture into the forest’s center?"
"Because the most valuable materials are usually in the most dangerous places," Martin patiently explained: "You should know this truth."
"Maybe she’s right," the Wizard Apprentice agreed: "We’ve already collected enough specimens, there’s no need to continue risking."