Chapter 1162: 362. Official Meeting
At the southern part of Alchemist Island, in the deep-sea region.
Desolate and uninhabited, with the moonlight bright and clear, and the stars twinkling.
A magic-stabilizing raft floated on the sea surface with towering waves, its body swaying but still managing to stay relatively steady.
Noland Lee took the parts of the Magic Array Plate out of his Magic Pouch, fixed them to the Floor of the magic raft, and assembled the ritual array on site.
This step had to be done manually, without resorting to [Mage’s Hand], because the energy fluctuations of the Spell itself could interfere with the precision of the Array.
Noland Lee squatted down, steadied his center of gravity, and pieced together the Array bit by bit.
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The Assassin Angel said,
“Although your memory is not bad, to prevent any oversight, I’ll repeat the precautions once more.”
Noland Lee nodded,
“No problem, please go ahead.”
“When you communicate with the Plane Core, at least three parties will Detect it,” the Assassin Angel said,
“First are Gilenz and Selent who control the Star Palace Barrier. I don’t know where they are now or what their situation is, but since the Star Palace Barrier still exists, it means they can still monitor the state of the Inner Cosmos. Your communication with the Plane Core will inevitably come under their observation.”
The Assassin Angel paused,
“However, you do not need to worry about their interference. If necessary, I will deal with them.”
Noland Lee responded with a silent nod.
The Assassin Angel continued,
“Secondly, the White Ancestral Dragon might have an extremely small chance of learning about your communication with the Plane Core. Whether it will discover you depends on how many others are contacting the Plane Core at the same time as you. To be safe, I will use the Veil of Different Worlds to protect the ritual array and shield you from the White Ancestral Dragon’s senses.”
“Uh-huh.”
The Assassin Angel said,
“The third party that might know you’re communicating with the Plane Core is the unlucky ‘Wizard’ Plane Core itself.
“As the Plane Core that controls the Fire of St. Dillan this year, it’s close to being existent in name only, but it still retains the ability to sense other Plane Cores. When the ‘Escape’ Plane Core connects with you through the ritual array, the ‘Wizard’ will vaguely Detect its presence.
“This cannot be avoided with the Veil of Different Worlds, and the subsequent effects are unknown. Likewise, if there are any accidents, I will step in to help you. Most importantly, during the Ceremony, you must focus entirely — don’t let your attention wander, remember that.”
“Yes, Your Excellency. I have remembered,” Noland Lee said.
Noland Lee slapped his thigh, stood up straight, and looked down at the ritual array on the Floor.
He checked with Deconstruction to confirm that just by adding the highly active magic materials into it, the Array would be officially operational.
“Your Excellency, let us begin,” he said.
“Good.”
His mind became quiet, and the wind and waves on the sea surface became even clearer.
Noland Lee took a deep breath and looked up at the starry sky above.
He had fantasized countless times about having his own Sub-Dimensional Plane and entering Outer Space, and now he was finally taking the most crucial step.
If the communication with the ‘Escape’ Plane Core was successful tonight, the future would be filled with hope.
Not just his own hope, but also that of Denise Green and her companions.
Noland Lee activated the “Tracking Mark” on Selena and sent her a “Mind Induction,” speaking to the Deep-sea Witch from the Suman Archipelago,
“I’m ready, Selena. Send over those three jars of materials.”
“I’ll be there in a moment,” Selena replied quickly.
After ten seconds, the Snow-winged Cat appeared with a “meow” and settled on Noland Lee’s shoulder, handing over a tightly sealed leather bag.
Noland Lee scratched the chin of the Snow-winged Cat, took the leather bag, and opened it.
Inside this non-magical leather bag were three Glass jars containing pitch-black viscous fluid.
Noland Lee opened the jars and poured the contents into the three indentations of the ritual array in turn.
The foul smell spread across the raft but was quickly carried away by the Sea Breeze, drifting into the distance.
The so-called “highly active” magic materials were actually the Stellar Body fluids of Alien Space creatures, specifically used for all magical experiments related to Outer Space.
Generally, the body fluids of Alien Space creatures are controlled materials within the Inner Cosmos.
The viscous fluid that Noland Lee had placed into the ritual array was the same. noveldrama
It was something that he had managed to get by requesting Selena to find some connections.
Noland Lee checked with Deconstruction once more.
Everything was ready, except for the Soul Energy.
He quickly projected a Gray glow into the Array, aiming at it, before the viscous fluid in the array dried up, activating the Soul Gem within.
“Hum—”
After a soft buzz, the round Array Plate began to emit a faint gray glow.
Noland Lee walked into the Array, stood at the center, and looked up.
His gaze centered on a small patch of the night sky with no stars at all.
As the energy fluctuations in the Array grew stronger, something miraculous occurred.
A faintly luminous point appeared in that small patch of sky, flickering as if it would disappear at any moment.
At the same time, the distinctive Alien Space Noise rang in Noland Lee’s ears.
“Beep—Bo—”
“Wubba lubba dub-dub—”
Unlike before, it was only Noland Lee, who was within the Array, who heard this noise; no noise emerged outside the Array’s boundary.
Noland Lee glanced at the system message in his mind.
The System informed him that the ritual array was officially effective and was waiting for the ‘Escape’ Plane Core to connect.
The resulting Alien Space Noise was temporarily contained within the permissible range of the Array, causing no negative effects on Noland Lee.