Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　Compared to the Halberd-class destroyers, the Kingfisher-class light cruisers showed neither significant progress nor obvious regression in this regard.

　Specifically, the Kingfisher-class light cruiser has a maximum capacity of 250 undead units.

　This is its maximum load capacity without weakening its own combat effectiveness.

　As for the cost and construction period of a single ship, the situation is not so optimistic.

　According to Vervier, the cost of each Kingfisher-class light cruiser is equivalent to the total cost of building five Halberd-class destroyers.

　This is undoubtedly a staggering number.

　What's even more noteworthy is that, without the help of the magical building [Blacksmith], it would take the Venus colony's industrial system a full year to complete the construction of a Kingfisher-class light cruiser.

　Even so, considering the formidable combat capabilities of this type of light cruiser, all of this investment seems reasonable, or even worthwhile.

　Time truly is one of the greatest forces in the world.

　With the help of this unparalleled power, Moros's personal cultivation and the forces under his command both experienced an unprecedented leap.

　However, even after achieving such brilliant success, an insatiable desire still surged deep within him.

　This mindset is actually not hard to understand.

　The necromancer knew that in that space filled with Honkai energy on the far side of the moon, the Cocoon of the End had been firmly sealing off the entire galaxy.

　Faced with this terrifying being comparable to a star god, Moros remained exceptionally clear-headed. He understood that his current demigod-level strength was far from sufficient to allow him to do as he pleased in this universe.

　Therefore, he will never be complacent about the achievements he has made at this stage, nor will he stagnate because of them.

　At least until his strength surpasses that of the Cocoon of the End, he will maintain this humility and ambition.

　This is precisely why the necromancer chose to stay alone in the magic guild's spell laboratory late at night, conducting arduous and painstaking spell research all night long, rather than spending tender and intimate time with Alicia and falling asleep peacefully in her warm and soft embrace.

　Standing in the heart of the magic laboratory, protected by layers of complex and dense magic arrays, Moros's gaze was fixed on the obsidian altar that was meticulously carved in front of him.

　In the center of the altar, a soul crystal emitting a dark and eerie light lay quietly.

　Those were the spellcasting materials he had carefully selected.

　In order to create a new spell that could completely compensate for the lack of mental and soul defense in the [Multiple Quantum Superposition] spell, the necromancer has made countless attempts and explorations.

　Unfortunately, all previous experiments failed to achieve the desired results.

　But Moros never gave up, knowing that failure was the only way to success.

　Every setback and failure has provided him with valuable experience and lessons, bringing him closer to the other side of success.

　This time, as he stood before the altar once more, gazing at the soul crystal that radiated an alluring light, he could clearly feel that the door to success he had longed for was slowly opening for him, within reach.

　That is why Moros did not hesitate to take out this soul crystal, which is far more precious and rare than the soul crystal, as the key material for this spell.

　Taking a deep breath, the necromancer gripped the large staff in his hand, which was almost as tall as him.

　Bathed in the dim light of the gemstone inlaid at the top of his staff, he suddenly slammed the staff down, as if to announce the official start of the spell ritual.

　Immediately afterwards, Moros's deep and rhythmic voice echoed throughout every inch of the spell lab.

　The eerie and mysterious spells flowed slowly from his mouth, each syllable containing endless magic and mystery.

　They intertwine and swirl in the air, weaving an invisible tapestry.

　A magical web enveloped the entire laboratory.

　Although he could completely omit the incantation step with his current spellcasting ability, he still chose the most reliable and traditional method of spellcasting in order to maximize the success rate of the experiment.

　As the rhythm of the incantation gradually quickened, the soul crystal on the altar seemed to be awakened, beginning to radiate an unprecedentedly dazzling light, illuminating the entire laboratory as if it were daytime.

　Faced with this awe-inspiring scene, Moros's expression instantly became extremely solemn.

　His eyes were fixed on the soul crystal on the altar, not daring to relax for a moment.

　As the designer and leader of this magical experiment, he was all too aware of how dangerous the magical experiment he was currently conducting was.

　If the experiment were to go out of control, the consequences would be no different from facing the close-range detonation of the legendary spell [Soul Circulation].

　That was a terrifying attack capable of inflicting fatal damage even on a being equivalent to a demigod, such as [One Mind, Three Bewilders].

　For this reason, Moros had already cast a powerful magical shield on himself, generated by Legion's Protection, before the experiment began.

　Otherwise, he really wouldn't have had the courage to conduct such a dangerous and unknown magical experiment.

　However, even with this powerful magical shield as protection, Moros could still feel the immense pressure and potential danger emanating from the experiment itself.

　The soul crystal on the altar shone even brighter, as if it wanted to break free from all constraints and release the terrifying power hidden within.

　The necromancer's incantations grew increasingly rapid, each word striking the surrounding air like a heavy hammer, creating ripples of magical energy.

　Suddenly, the temperature inside the laboratory plummeted, and a chilling cold filled the air.

　A chill ran through Moros; he knew this was a sign that the spell was about to reach its critical point.

　He quickly adjusted his breathing, focusing all his mental energy on the ceremony before him, and every subtle movement was precise to the extreme.

　Just then, the soul crystal burst forth with a dazzling blue light from within.

　The next moment, an indescribable surge of soul energy erupted from the soul crystal, instantly filling the entire spell laboratory.

Chapter 833 Soul Fortress Technique: Filling the Gaps

　With the keen senses he gained from four leaps in life level, and the detailed information fed back by the constant flow of auxiliary spells on his body, Moros accurately detected the magical energy gathering toward the altar in front of him.

　Very good, very good...

　This was exactly the result he had been dreaming of.

　According to his design, only by pouring a massive amount of magical energy into the altar could this magical ritual possibly shine with success.

　However, he also knew that if this vast and boundless magical power could not be properly controlled, it would inevitably trigger a catastrophic catastrophe.

　At the very least, a necromancer would never want to personally experience the terror of a legendary spell exploding at close range.

　Therefore, Moros resolutely closed his eyes, completely blocking out the visual noise, and focused all his attention on perceiving and controlling the magical energy.

　At the same time, the incantation he was chanting became increasingly urgent.

　Clearly, the necromancer's spellcasting has entered its most crucial stage.

　Under Moros's control, the massive magical energy resonated strongly with the soul energy released by the soul crystal.

　At this moment, he could clearly perceive that his soul had formed an indescribable and subtle connection with the magic circle inscribed on the altar, the soul crystal lying quietly on the altar, and the magical artifact—the soul armor—that was tightly attached to the surface of his soul.

　It worked!

　Silently repeating the command, Moros took a deep breath and then suddenly opened his eyes.

　"In my name, you desperate souls, offer your last strength!"

　As the final incantation faded away, he swung his staff down sharply, slamming it heavily onto the soul crystal on the altar.

　As the attack landed, the energy fluctuations within the spell lab instantly surged to their peak.

　Under Moros's watchful gaze, the previously rampant magical and soul energies miraculously calmed down.

　Then, the two slowly converged into a thin beam of light, shooting straight towards the specific rune array on the ceiling.

　The next moment, one magical rune after another was activated, radiating a magical aura so intense it was visible to the naked eye.

　Then, a complex and enormous six-pointed star magic circle appeared in the air, completely engulfing the thin beam of light.

　As the last ray of light dissipated within the magic circle, the necromancer gently tossed the spellcasting materials he had prepared beforehand—100 high-level soul crystals containing a massive amount of soul energy—into the air.

　At that moment, a surge of energy mixed with magic and soul energy erupted from the magic circle.

　The moment this energy fluctuation swept over these high-level soul crystals, these crystal pillars, so clear and beautiful as works of art, shattered, releasing the soul energy they contained.

　These soul energies, along with the energy fluctuations that shattered the high-level soul crystal, descended upon Moros like a torrent, as if to engulf him in an endless ocean of energy.

　The necromancer remained unfazed.

　He simply waved his large staff once more, guiding the energy to converge on the surface of his soul.

　Under his manipulation, spell runes began to weave, and a terrifying spell, whose strength faintly surpassed that of a demigod, quietly began to take shape.

　Time ticked by, and as the last wisp of energy was exhausted, the light in the spell lab gradually faded, and everything returned to calm, leaving only the dim soul crystal on the altar and Moros's pale but joyful face.

　Even though he was extremely exhausted from the magical ritual that had consumed so much of his energy and effort, the necromancer still felt an overwhelming sense of joy and satisfaction.

　He knew that he had succeeded.

　Feeling the terrifying power surging on the surface of his soul, a power that seemed capable of shaking heaven and earth, and experiencing the sudden increase in the progress of his divine nature's condensation, Moros saw his path to a higher level—the realm of gods—slowly unfolding before him.

　He himself had never expected that this magical experiment would go so smoothly, allowing him to condense another unit of [Magic] domain divinity.

　This was undoubtedly an unexpected surprise.

　However, what truly made him ecstatic was not this unexpected gain, but the success of the legendary spell he had painstakingly developed—[Soul Fortress].

　【Soul Fortress Technique】This is Moros's masterpiece in the field of soul science, a crystallization of his wisdom and talent.

　It uses the profound despair and endless sorrow within a soul crystal as its starting point, the 100 million units of human souls contained within 1 high-level soul crystals as its material, and a magical artifact capable of withstanding attacks from demigod-level souls and spirits—the Soul Armor—as its foundation. It constructs an indestructible soul fortress for the caster, tightly enveloping the caster's soul within this pure and powerful spiritual realm, protecting it from any external disturbances.

　According to Moros's design and predictions, this spell is theoretically capable of resisting attacks on the spiritual and soul levels of deities.

　Of course, the deities here refer to the weakest beings with the least divine power.

　If it were the attack from the universally acknowledged strongest star god—[Void] IX, the soul fortress forged by [Soul Fortress Technique] would surely crumble instantly under its immense power.

　Even so, it cannot overshadow the astonishing power and extraordinary value displayed by the [Soul Fortress] spell.

　Keep in mind, this is merely a legendary spell tailor-made for a spellcaster at the pinnacle of demigod level!

　It actually grants mortals who are not at the divine level the ability to resist attacks from gods, even if only temporarily. This is enough to make Moros, who successfully developed this legendary spell, feel extremely proud and satisfied.

　This sense of satisfaction is not only a deep self-affirmation, but also a significant improvement to the necromancer's magical defense system.

　The advent of the [Soul Fortress] filled the last gap in Moros's protection on the spiritual and soul levels.

　Prior to this, he had relied on the legendary spell [Legion's Protection] to achieve god-like levels of protection in both physical and magical aspects.

　Given the sheer number of undead legions under the necromancer's command, the magical shield generated by [Legion's Sanctuary] is even sufficient to withstand the terrifying, world-destroying attack of the Cocoon of the End head-on for a short period of time.

　However, in the realm of spirit and soul, he can only rely on the limited protection provided by the high-level magical artifact, the Soul Armor.

　Despite Moros's best efforts in crafting the Soul Armor, employing the most rigorous and advanced techniques, the final product could only withstand attacks on the soul and spirit of demigods. Compared to the threat posed by gods, it was still far from sufficient.

　However, with the advent of the [Soul Fortress] spell, this hidden danger has finally been completely resolved.

Chapter 834 Discovery and Invitation

　After completing the development of the legendary spell [Soul Fortress], Moros did not immediately devote himself to the vast field of his next magical research.

　The reason behind this is surprisingly simple.

　The vengeful spirits he had previously dispatched to the Sea of ​​Quanta to carry out the exploration plan have once again sent back an extremely important message—they have discovered another world bubble floating in the Sea of ​​Quanta.

　This is the fourth world bubble discovered since the launch of the Quantum Sea Exploration Project.

　Given the substantial rewards the necromancer had received from the previous three world bubbles, he was naturally willing to temporarily set aside his magical research and begin preliminary magical reconnaissance of this newly discovered world bubble.

　However, as feedback from one detection spell after another flooded his mind, Moros was astonished to discover that the scene unfolding inside the world bubble during this probe was strikingly similar to the pre-civilization period in the original world.

　This astonishing discovery dissuaded him from directly sending the Death Fleet and the Undead Legion to invade this newly discovered world bubble.

　The thought of war.

　As the master of the Death Fleet and the Undead Legion, Moros has a very clear understanding of the specific strength of these two military forces under his command.

　He knew very well that while the power of the Death Fleet and the Undead Legion was indeed awe-inspiring, expecting them to conquer a civilization as glorious as the previous one was nothing but a pipe dream, unrealistic.

　Admittedly, with their powerful fleets, the Death Fleet and the Undead Legion could easily destroy all conventional armies on Earth in the pre-civilization era.

　Even if those traditional powers were to exhaust all their resources and launch ballistic missiles equipped with nuclear warheads, it would only result in a few fleeting fireworks blooming in the vast sky, adding only a touch of tragic grandeur, and posing no real threat to the Death Fleet and the Undead Legion.

　Any human being with normal intelligence can understand that nuclear missiles, which take three to five minutes to even leave Earth's atmosphere and are as slow as snails, are absolutely incapable of breaking through the Death Fleet's impenetrable defenses woven by advanced interception systems.

　However, pre-civilization Earth did not rely solely on conventional armies and nuclear weapons.

　According to the information fed back by the detection spell personally cast by Moros, the time point in that world bubble is between the sixth and seventh Great Collapses.

　Combining his memories as a captain in his previous life with his personal experiences in this life, the necromancer was very certain that it was an era in which fusion warriors were about to emerge on the stage of history, ready to shine brightly at any moment.

　Although the Fusion Warrior program had not yet been formally implemented during this period, all the related technological accumulation and preparations had been completed.

　In other words, the first super-transformation surgery can be started immediately with just one command.

　If he were to send the Death Fleet and the Undead Legion to invade that world bubble at this moment, they would likely replace the role of the Seventh Herrscher of Flame and become the biggest catalyst for the human civilization in that world bubble to implement the Fusion Warrior plan.

　Once the super-transformation surgery is successful, Kevin will successfully fuse with Parvati's genes and transform into a fusion warrior. The power of the Death Fleet and the Undead Legion alone will be insufficient to deal with this original and strongest fusion warrior.