The isolation chamber is located at the deepest level of the observatory, surrounded by a heavy barrier of runes.
These runes are not engraved on stone or metal, but directly imprinted within the twisted spatial structure.
They rotate slowly in the air, emanating a strong force field that suppresses all supernatural phenomena.
"A mad Dark Sun Wizard was once imprisoned here."
Wayne mentioned a disturbing detail casually when unlocking the door:
"He encountered something that shouldn’t be touched during Abyss exploration and began... conducting some inhumane experiments after returning. We had to isolate him permanently until he died naturally."
"Three days later, if everything goes normally, you will be free to move."
Wayne said one last thing before leaving:
"Professor Uther is already awaiting your report. He is particularly interested in your exploration this time..."
After the heavy door closed, the isolation chamber fell into a deathly silence.
Ron walked to the window, observing the outside view through the specially strengthened glass.
The nighttime scenery of the observatory, set against the abyssal environment, presented a surreal beauty.
The living buildings writhed slowly under the moonlight, their bioluminescent organs shimmering like stars.
Occasionally, some unnamable shadows wandered between the buildings, their forms indistinct, as if composed of pure darkness.
"Three days... just enough to organize some harvests."
Ron took out the magic sword, its blade emitting a faint silver glow in the dim light of the isolation chamber.
Through the spiritual link, he could sense Nari far in the depths of the Abyss.
The ancient "Mother" was currently sorting various collectibles in the treasury, occasionally caressing the stand-in puppet in her arms.
But what caught his attention the most was the difference in the flow of time.
The three-day experience in the Abyss Fourth Layer was equivalent to over a week in the Main World.
This phenomenon of time distortion gave him a deeper understanding of the complexity of the Abyss.
"This means I can quickly return to the Central Lands."
Ron began drafting a detailed plan in his mind:
"The advanced course with 227 enrolled, and the Chaos simulation device paper’s publication..."
The night deepened, but Ron had no intention of resting.
He took out the advanced version of "Abyssal Biology," starting to study the detailed description of Innate Apostles within.
The book’s pages were not ordinary paper but made from the skin of an abyssal creature.
When fingers touched the pages, one could feel the ancient knowledge contained within flowing through the veins.
"Innate Apostles, currently recorded individuals not exceeding three, with only one existing, mostly fallen into madness due to their consciousness..."
The description in the book was somewhat different from his own experience:
"According to records, such beings have extremely strong aggression and unpredictability, and any indirect contact is highly likely to result in consciousness dissolution..."
Clearly, these academic materials only simply recorded a part of what was observed.
Or perhaps scholars never had the opportunity for in-depth research before being devoured by their horrifying power.
"The limitations of knowledge..."
Ron thoughtfully reviewed these records:
"The true Abyss is far more complex and diverse than what is described in the books."
......
The next morning, he habitually began meditation cultivation.
As consciousness sank into the sea of stars of "Star Eater’s Ravings," the clarity of the entire space was markedly higher.
The Spiritual Power boost of 0.1 brought by the Magic Swordsman job change had already played a critical role.
At this stage, even a hint of 0.01 is notably visible, let alone a one-time increase of 0.1.
The three stars were no longer distant glimmers but vast presences close at hand.
The deep purple glow of the Hermit Star flowed like a liquid, containing endless secrets and wisdom.
Scholar Star’s silver-white radiance was stable and pure, exuding a cool aesthetic of reason and logic.
The light from Observer Star was the most elusive, akin to a giant eye, coldly watching everything.
"This resonance intensity..."
Ron carefully felt the energy exchange between the three stars:
"The activation process that originally needed a year now might only take a few months..."
The starlight began to converge deep within his consciousness, forming a complex energy circuit.
This circuit undoubtedly followed some fundamental cosmic laws in its natural formation.
Each pulse deepened his understanding of the world.
"At this pace, when I head to the Quicksand Lands, the Meditation Technique should be able to meet the Moon Level standard."
But mere advancement in Meditation Technique is not enough.
The advancement requirements for a Moonlight Level Mage are comprehensive, with every skill branch needing a qualitative leap.
He reviewed those specific requirements in his mind:
Combined Magic Circuit requires Spiritual Power to split freely among multiple magics, forming mutually enhancing network effects.
Spiritual Shock Grid demands upgrading a single spiritual attack into a multi-layered grid shock.
The Radiation Field Control Matrix, the most challenging part, requires the personal radiation field to switch freely between different modes.
"Let’s first complete the two items that are close to being achieved..."
Ron opened his eyes, quietly contemplating his improvement plan:
"The subsequent Radiation Field Control Matrix should correspond to the skilled level Radiation Field skill, achievable when Spiritual Power reaches the Moon Level Critical Point; it shouldn’t be too difficult..."