Chapter 362 Building the Floating City (Part 1)
At dusk, the sun sets in the west, and the golden sunset pours on the boundless desert. The long yellow sand seems to be covered with a light veil. The undulating sand dunes are reflected in clear lines and appear more three-dimensional.
Brian stopped and looked around, as if he were on the turbulent golden ocean. He couldn't help but sigh, it turns out that the vast Eno Oak Desert can also have such refreshing scenery.
Under the leadership of Old Dragon Turtle, the two of them walked on the endless sand sea.
Along the way, the oases gradually became rarer, and the surrounding scenery became more and more desolate. The scattered dead trees were half-hidden in the boundless yellow sand, like whitened bones.
When a mountain peak half-hidden in the yellow sand appeared in Brian's sight, he saw that the old dragon turtle beside him had stopped and carefully looked at the scene ahead.
His expression changed, and he probably understood what the old dragon turtle meant, so he asked in an uncertain tone, "Don't tell me, this mountain peak in front of me... is the highest peak in the entire Eno Oak Desert. , the most suitable foundation for building a floating city.”
Since the earth-shaking changes in the demiplane, Brian realized that he already had enough energy to support a city rising into the sky.
Of course he started building the floating city without hesitation.
So, he followed the old dragon turtle who had been sent out to find a suitable mountain peak in advance, and came here together.
From Brian's perspective, he felt that the peaks that were truly suitable to serve as the foundation of the floating city must at least have a strong natural atmosphere and a verdant environment.
After all, using mountain peaks as the overall framework of the floating city represents a stable land. It is like an island in the ocean. It must have a complete ecosystem in order for creatures to thrive and thrive.
The ecosystem represents nature. In this case, all the energy of the earth veins can be transplanted into the mountains, allowing it to cycle endlessly like nature, just like being in a small independent world.
This form of floating city is obviously impossible to achieve with pure materials.
His ideal floating city is like an ecologically independent island, except that the former is in the ocean, while the latter is in the sky.
Then adding various magic materials on top of the mountain will give the foundation of the entire floating city strong spell and physical attack resistance, as well as future plasticity, thanks to the increase in strengthening magic and mystery locks.
If you want to build such a floating city, the prerequisite is to find a mountain with a strong natural atmosphere.
But what puzzled Brian was that the mountain peak that Old Dragon Turtle found for him was not only located deep in the Eno Oak Desert, but it was also very barren, not to mention the grass, not even the hair on it. No children.
This made him begin to wonder whether the old dragon turtle was really dim.
"Yes, it's this mountain peak." Old Dragon Turtle stroked his white beard that hung down to his waist, nodded slightly, and said with a smile, "If you don't count the snow-covered mountains in the Supreme Glacier Group , then I am sure that this is indeed the most satisfying mountain I have discovered so far.”
"This mountain peak not only has a complete earth vein system, but also contains rich natural energy." He thought for a moment and guessed:
"And I suspect that this mountain peak was very powerful during the Netheril period. It may be a very famous mountain group, but with the passage of time and the life-draining spell of Felin Demon Kui, it became what it is now."
"Then you can guess. Can you tell me the name of this mountain?" After getting the old dragon turtle's approval, Brian couldn't help but look at it seriously.
Although the exposed area of this mountain peak outside the desert is only the size of a village, after he investigated it through detection magic, he found that it was just as the old dragon turtle said, the terrain of this mountain peak, It does appear to be an extremely weathered mountain group, and the area of the rock foundation hidden deep underground is at least the size of a large city.
"I am not very familiar with the area north of the Standing Stone Plain." Old Dragon Turtle shook his head slightly and said, "So I am not very clear about the true origin of this mountain peak."
Seeing that the old dragon turtle couldn't answer the question, Brian thought for a moment and remembered the tower spirit of the wizard tower, so he immediately established a spiritual link with it and asked, "Ms. Polaris, do you know the name of this mountain in the Netherese period? ?”
The reason why his towering Brysis is called the 'Ms. Polaris' is naturally because her former floating city was located above the Polaris Mountains.
While standing here and looking to the north, Brian could vaguely see the white snow covering the former Polaris Mountains.
This means that the distance between the two places is not very far.
So, he guessed that Ms. Polaris should know a lot about this place.
"This used to be the Legion Mountains of the Gods." Just as Brian expected, Ms. Polaris answered this question easily.
The Legion Mountains of the Gods?
Hearing this somewhat familiar name, Brian instantly recalled the history of the entire Netheril period that Iolum had taken him to see in the historical corridor.
During this long history, detailed information about the Legion Mountains of the Gods also happened to be recorded.
The last era of the Netherese calendar, the Age of Twilight.
The arrival of this era seems to herald the doom that will befall the Netherese people.
Because at that time, the shadow of destruction had already been lurking around the empire, and was quietly probing its claws towards this beautiful land.
Before the phaerim demons threatened the rule of Netheril, a battle called the 'Seven Seal War' took place in the Age of Twilight.
The battlefield is located in the Legion Mountains of the Gods.
In the year of the Seven Seals War, the Great Arcanist Uzi dominated all areas near the Legion Mountains of the Gods and built a powerful floating fortress complex.
The arrogant Grand Arcanist used floating fortresses to carry large armies through the Cat Portal in the mountains in an attempt to conquer the inhabitants of the world beyond Toril.
However, what all the arcanists did not expect was that not only did this expedition not achieve results, but it was like poking a hornet's nest, attracting plane beings that were far more powerful than the great arcanists.
This group of outsiders, in turn, sent their own armies through the portal into Netheril, sparking a century-long conflict.
Brian also learned from Iolum that it was this battle that lasted for nearly a hundred years that inadvertently attracted the sleeping Felin Demon Sunflower, and then indirectly led to the destruction of the empire.
"The Legion Mountains of the Gods are the most special mountain group in the Netheril era." Ms. Polaris's voice sounded again, "Because there are at least five portals connecting Sigil City in this mountain range. As for Now...it seems to have become history in the silence of time.”
A portal to Sigil?
Brian looked at the mountain peak not far away in confusion. Unfortunately, no matter what means he used, he could not detect any abnormalities.
Obviously, just as Ms. Polaris said, the Legion Mountains of the Gods have long become history.
Brian didn’t waste any more time. He explained a few words to the old dragon turtle and began to prepare for the ceremony.
After receiving the order, the old dragon turtle immediately took out a lot of materials containing earth element energy and began to carve a magic circle on the ground.
Brian was not idle either. He took out his staff and stood there concentrating on preparing the tenth-level spell "Protic's Mountain Movement".
"Boom!"
As the old dragon turtle's formation gradually took shape, the area within a ten-kilometer radius of Brian and Brian began to shake as if a small earthquake had occurred.
In just a moment, the mountain peak half buried in the yellow sand, under the influence of the old dragon turtle's traction circle, seemed to be grabbed by an invisible giant hand, like pulling out a carrot, and was forced from The ground was pulled out.
Seeing the outline and foundation of the mountain gradually emerging, Brian's eyes narrowed slightly and he released the ten-ring spell that he had prepared long ago. In an instant, this mountain, which was comparable to a large city, was captured by an extremely powerful energy. Under the influence of Brian's telekinesis, it slowly rose into the sky.
Just when Brian was about to move it to the demiplane of the beholder Victor, where time flows slowly, an accident suddenly occurred.
The mountain peak that was originally waving like an arm suddenly disconnected from Brian, lost control, and fell straight towards the ground like a meteor.
At the same time, the magic circle carved by the old dragon turtle on the ground also turned from bright to dim in an instant. The dozen or so precious gems shining brightly in the magic circle were almost shattered into pieces at the same time.
“What’s going on?” Seeing this situation, Brian frowned.
He didn't think there was something wrong with his magic.
This is not the first time he has used the tenth-level spell "Protic's Mountain Movement".
In the war half a month ago, he relied on the power of the magic network to release this spell and seized control of the floating city of Sacros in an instant.
Although the situation at that time was the help of Silinxi Silver Fire, what he was fighting against was a floating city with a complete defense system.
But the mountain in front of us is just a special looking mountain, but it actually made a mistake because of it. This is really unreasonable.
"I'm not sure." The old dragon turtle's brows furrowed even deeper. He looked at the rapidly falling mountain and expressed his guess. "It looks more like someone has forcibly seized our control of the mountain."
“Yes, I feel the same way.” Brian nodded slightly and said doubtfully, “What surprised me was who could do it in an instant without my noticing. Seize control of the mountain."
After saying that, he looked towards the direction of the mountain's fall with confusion, trying to re-release the spell and seize control of the mountain again.
However, the moment he looked at the mountain, he didn't know if it was an illusion, but Brian suddenly found that the speed of the mountain's descent was slowing down.
Just when he was puzzled by this, a figure appeared at the bottom of the mountain.
This mysterious figure just stretched out his right hand, and seemingly relaxed and casually held up the mountain with one hand, and flew together in the direction of Brian.
Seeing this scene, Brian and the old dragon turtle looked at each other, looking at each other.
When the two of them came to their senses, the mysterious man who suddenly appeared had already arrived in front of them with a mountain that covered the sky and the sun.
Brian forced himself to calm down and looked at this mysterious man.
This is a young man with an obvious oriental appearance, black hair and black eyes, wearing a broken bronze armor. The broken appearance looks like he was forced by an extremely powerful hand. Pinched out.
Since he didn't have a cloak, he could clearly see an ancient sheathed sword carried on his back.
Seeing this familiar scene, Brian finally couldn't keep his composure and showed a surprised expression.
Faced with this situation, he suddenly felt like he was searching for her countless times... No, it should be that he could find her without any effort at all.
This young man is the mysterious man that Brian asked Myrcella to find.
In the game world, he knew that at this point in time, there was a plane walker holding a star-forged sword, trying to awaken certain memories of the owner of Sigil, the Lady of Pain, and was eventually killed by the angry Lady of Pain. It was knocked down to the world of Toril, and the location where it landed was the Eno Oak Desert.
There are rumors that the other party has power comparable to that of a god and a true god. Some players even joked that he may be a monk who has practiced the Thirty-Six Methods of Tiangang.
As for what the specific situation was, Brian was not sure. He was just very curious about it, so he tried every means to find his traces.
Remembering that Ms. Polaris told him that the Legion Mountains of the Gods once had many portals connecting Sigil City, it makes sense for the other party to appear here.
"It's you two who disturbed my rest, right?" The mysterious man asked with slightly frivolous words, interrupting Brian's meditation.
After saying that, he tossed this huge mountain back and forth in his hands like a ball, "I was resting when I suddenly found that my cave had been uprooted and raised into the sky. .”
"So that's it." Old Dragon Turtle murmured to himself, "I was still wondering why this mountain peak contains so much natural energy. It turns out that the root cause appears here."
"That's right. "Brian came back to his senses and regained his previous composure and calmness, "I'm very sorry, we didn't know you were resting here, so we disturbed you unintentionally."
"We are Toriel. You are an original inhabitant of this world, but you look very unfamiliar. I wonder where you are from?" He suppressed his inner nervousness and asked.
"Who am I?" Faced with Brian's inquiry, the mysterious man had a confused look in his eyes, so much so that the mountain peak he held in his hand became shaky and almost fell. on the ground.
“Actually...actually, I don’t know who I am.”
He stabilized the mountain peak suspended in mid-air with one hand, and rubbed his messy hair with the other hand in distress, and said helplessly: "I only remember... alas... I seemed to have been slapped twice by a crazy woman. Then he fell here inexplicably."
Brian was not surprised to see the other party lose his memory.
It is precisely because this mysterious man has lost his memory that no one knows his true identity, making him appear very mysterious.
Brian signaled the old dragon turtle to stop talking. He carefully took two steps towards the mysterious man and said, "Your Excellency said that he was slapped twice by a woman, and then he came here."
< br>After seeing that the mysterious man did not behave abnormally, he continued with a little peace of mind, "If what I expected is correct, this woman is most likely..."
At this point, he did not continue, but pointed with his hand, and a sharp steel blade appeared on the soft sand, and was blown away by the strong wind in the blink of an eye.
Of course Brian knew who slapped him, but because of Ms. Pain’s special status, he didn’t dare to say it. He didn’t even dare to draw her portrait, so he could only simply draw one. The vague steel blade leaves the opponent guessing.
"It's such a familiar thing." Looking at the disappearing steel blade, the mysterious man showed a surprised expression. He nodded thoughtfully, and the confusion in his eyes became heavier.
Then, he looked at Brian expectantly, "Boy, you only draw a steel blade like this, how can I guess which crazy woman it is?"
"I'm very sorry." Brian's face was full of apology without any pretense.
"I only know so much. Perhaps it is because of the interference of mysterious forces that I can only say so much. Unless I become stronger, I may be able to clearly draw this woman's appearance for you. So that you can recall your lost memories."
"It doesn't matter. The most important thing for me is time. You can wait patiently." The mysterious man's confused eyes regained clarity, as if he had seen through Brian. He smiled nonchalantly and said:
“However, don’t expect me to help you improve your strength. This is impossible.”
“As the saying goes: the law is not passed lightly. , The Tao is not cheap, the teacher does not follow the way, the doctor does not knock on the door, the doctor can save those who believe, and the Tao is in vain. I will come to see you after a while, so I say goodbye."
After the mysterious man finished speaking, he placed the mountain peak smoothly on the ground easily and freely, then transformed into a golden ray of light and disappeared.
Looking at the mysterious man's disappearing figure, Brian sighed regretfully, and then cast the tenth-level spell again, and together with the old dragon turtle, sent the mountain peak into the beholder's demiplane.
(End of this chapter)