Necromancers are frantically stationing troops in the apocalypse.

Chapter 1062, Molten Core

The three of them stood in front of the huge metal door, looking up at the huge bronze door that was twenty meters high.

While looking at the gate, Wu Heng suddenly felt several sharp gazes falling on him.

Looking around calmly, he saw several dwarf figures watching this side from the observation towers high on the rock walls on both sides.

It seems that in addition to the dwarf camp we just passed, there are also high-level professionals stationed here.

Leander took out a document from his space ring and showed it in all directions.

Several figures on high ground also retreated.

"Open the door!" Leander shouted in a deep voice as he put away the documents.

Accompanied by the deafening sound of metal friction, the huge door slowly opened.

At the same time as it opened, a wave of hot air gushed out like a flood.

Leander gestured for invitation, "It's right inside, please."

As we walked through the door, the temperature suddenly rose.

On the mountain walls on both sides of the passage, there is a special lighting stone inlaid every ten steps, which still emits stable light in high temperature environment.

As you go deeper, the passage gradually widens and eventually you come to a huge circular cave.

In the center of the cave is a depression with a diameter of about 50 meters. In the center of the depression is a black stone ball with magma rolling inside. It is about the size of a basketball and is covered with irregular cracks and spots.

"This is the Molten Core, the greatest treasure of our race." Leander's voice was filled with awe and pride.

Heng took two steps forward, staring at Molten Core for two seconds, and information emerged.

Molten Core (Rare Item)

【Effect: Smelting (3.6%).】

【Side effects: Irreversible damage.】

(Description: A natural creation born from the lava at the center of the earth, capable of breaking through the limits of conventional forging.)
Wu Heng raised his eyebrows, a natural wonder!

Natural wonders have very high value among wonders. Not only are their effects better, but more importantly, they have basically no side effects.

Wu Heng focused his attention on the effects and side effects.

[Smelting]: You can put any rare items, equipment or materials into it. After smelting, there is a chance to generate new props.

【Irreversible Damage】: Any items invested will disappear permanently.

Wu Heng watched as the dwarf beside him explained in a deep voice, "The cost of using it is 2000 gold coins, and the magma solution required for activation costs 500 gold coins, a total of 2500 gold coins."

After he finished speaking, he glanced over here. Seeing that Wu Heng didn't show any objection, he continued, "Also, you need to bring your own rare items and materials needed for smelting. If you don't have enough, you can go to the market in the west of the city. There they sell all kinds of rare items and broken materials. The prices are not expensive. You can buy one for thirty or fifty gold coins."

Letili, who was standing on the other side, widened her eyes as the dwarf spoke.

Last time, she used her life savings to give the former head of Treasure Island a decent exit, which only cost her 1000 gold.

You have to pay 2500 gold coins before doing anything.

Moreover, you need to bring the rest of the items and materials you need by yourself.

This dwarf is so dark!
Wu Heng didn't react much. Lilith had mentioned this to him before they came out, and then he asked, "What's the success rate? It doesn't seem to be successful every time, right?"

Leander replied, "No, one of the characteristics of the Molten Core is that it stores energy! It can be understood that the closer the energy is to the Molten Core's range, the better the artifacts produced."

"What range do you mean?" Wu Heng asked.

Leander organized his words and continued, "It's not always the case that the more equipment you put in, the better. Sometimes, if you put in too much equipment, the Molten Core will destroy all the materials. This requires the user to control the amount and stay as close to the Molten Core's maximum tolerance as possible."

Wu Heng narrowed his eyes. It sounded like the preliminary preparations for strengthening equipment in the game.

Sometimes, if the groundwork is good, the weapons that need to be strengthened will be successful easily. If the groundwork is not good, all the previous investments will be lost.

"Are there any tricks?" Wu Heng continued to ask.

The dwarf gently stroked his beard and smiled meaningfully. "I can share some experience, but the final result depends on your luck."

He pointed at the Molten Core and said, "When the Molten Core begins to burn steadily and evenly, it means it's in a stable period. But if it burns more violently one day, it may mean it's approaching a critical point. Of course, this is just an analysis. If it were really that easy to judge, then high-quality artifacts wouldn't be so valuable."

Wu Heng nodded to show that he understood.

What he said might be a method, but it is definitely not that simple.

If we can really observe the surface, we can determine whether high-value rare items will appear. Then the dwarf rare items will appear in large quantities, and these rare items will not be allowed to be used by outsiders.

After thinking for a moment, he continued, "Is there no way to deduce this? Treasure Island has a profession called Seer, who can see images of related things to a certain extent."

Leander smiled slightly, "I understand your point, but this won't have any effect on Molten Core. Special classes, or items with similar abilities, can't be calculated."

After a brief pause, he continued, "We speculate two possibilities. One is that the items produced by the Molten Core cannot be calculated, as if they suddenly appeared in this world. The second is that calculations cannot determine the quality of the items. Some effects are beneficial to certain people, while others are completely useless."

This also explains why the tortoise shell divination resulted in a "Ping Gua".

It should be consistent with what the dwarf said, but it cannot be calculated, so it is a flat hexagram, neither good nor bad!
"Can it only be used once?" Wu Heng continued to ask.

Leander stroked his beard and explained, "After each activation, the magma will remain liquid for three days. After that time, it will gradually solidify and need to be reignited."

"So, if you want to add materials in batches, it's best to maintain a certain amount over three days to keep the magma liquefied. Also, your maximum usage period is fifteen days. After this time, regardless of success or failure, you will need to exit the cave."

Wu Heng nodded again and wrote down everything the other party said.

This strange object is the most complicated one I have ever come across.

"So, do you plan to start now, or go back and discuss with Chief Wu Heng first?" Leander asked.

His current appearance is still Harry Bogo.

"Let's start now." Wu Heng said directly.

The space ring is filled with rare items and equipment seized from the Holy See. He has no use for them and dares not sell them.

Rather than leaving it to become a hidden danger, it’s better to take a gamble.

What's more, he really needs a powerful and unique item that truly belongs to him.

Leander was not surprised at all. He took out an agreement from his space ring, on which were densely packed terms written in gold-plated runes.

"Sign this agreement, and for the next fifteen days, Molten Core will be yours alone," Leander said. "But after that period, regardless of success or failure, your right to use it will automatically terminate."

Wu Heng quickly scanned the contents of the contract, confirmed that there were no traps, picked up the pen and signed "Harry Bogo", and wrote "Treasure Island" in the power column.

"2500 gold coins, and I'll help you activate the furnace." Leander put away the contract and stretched out his hand.

Wu Heng paid the gold coins readily.

The dwarf nodded with satisfaction and took out a crystal bottle filled with blood-red magma solution.

Walk to the edge of the Molten Core and carefully pour it.

boom!
The moment the solution came into contact with the Molten Core, the flames suddenly surged, and a heat wave swept through the entire cave like a tide.

It is several times higher than when we came in.

The moisture in the air evaporated instantly, and even breathing became painful.

The dim 'Molten Core' in front of us, with flames rolling on its surface, looked like a miniature 'sun'.

Letili unconsciously took a half step back, her fair skin immediately flushed, and fine beads of sweat oozed from her forehead.

Leander quickly stepped back, patting his singed beard. "Well, I'll leave the rest to you."

Lei Dili looked at Wu Heng and said softly, "Sir, I'm going out first. I wish you good luck."

Wu Heng nodded slightly. The two walked outside, but the temperature inside the cave was still much lower than the fire and lightning strikes of the third stage of the Body Refinement Technique.

……

Get out of the cave.

The two of them exhaled heavily. Letili's whole body was soaked with sweat. She felt that her shirt was tightly attached to her skin, which was extremely uncomfortable.

Fortunately, I was wearing leather armor on the outside, so it wasn't too embarrassing.

Leander took out a handkerchief and wiped his forehead. "As for accommodation, should we prepare one or two rooms?"

Letili looked calm and asked, "Where is your residence?"

"The VIP building at Deepforge." Leander said as he walked towards the carriage. "Although it's just a guest room, the living conditions are quite good. You can rest assured. It's also very soundproofed!"

Hearing the teasing of a bearded dwarf, Letili suddenly remembered the absurd dreams that appeared every time she fell asleep in the past few days.

Wu Heng’s face, the passionate kiss, and the different occasions…

I really am!
Have you longed for this to this extent?

I felt the tips of my ears getting hot, but I still put on a perfect business smile. "Two adjacent rooms, thank you."

"Okay." Leander nodded.

The two of them got on the carriage and headed towards the city together.

……

Letili and the dwarf left, and four ghosts appeared beside Wu Heng.

The empress floated to the edge of the magma pool, her spirit body slightly twisted in the heat wave, "This place is suitable for practicing your body refining skills, but it's a pity that it lacks the Heavenly Thunder Body Tempering."

Wu Heng rolled his eyes at her in annoyance. "This is the magma used to refine rare objects. Do you want to refine me into a rare object?"

"What are you afraid of?" The queen folded her arms and floated in the air. "You're a hero, you won't really die."

"Who knew heroes and artifacts would be so powerful!" Wu Heng pointed at the roiling lava. "Besides, there's no need to take risks. The flames we're using are pretty powerful too."

The queen curled her lips and said, "I'm just kidding. This is the territory of the dwarves. 15 gold coins in 2500 days is enough to prepare materials for everyone in the Island Lord's Mansion."

"I said so!"

As the man and soul were talking, Benny flew back from outside and said, "They left. The dwarves have prepared a room for you."

"Well! No one is coming in, right?" Wu Heng said.

"No one, the guards are still guarding outside." Benny continued.

"That's good!"

Above the lava core, Xiao Xiao flew around several times, "like a little sun."

Glenda pondered, "No wonder the tortoise shell divination showed a flat hexagram. It seems all divination methods are ineffective."

"I've thought of that, too," Wu Heng continued. "Now we can only rely on luck."

"You're lucky," Glenda said with a smile.

Xiaoxiao immediately flew over and said encouragingly, "Come on, uncle! People who believe in miracles are as amazing as miracles themselves!"

Wu Heng looked at her in surprise, "What a profound statement!"

Xiaoxiao puffed out her chest proudly, "If I go back to school, I'll definitely be class monitor!"

"Yes, yes, our Xiaoxiao is the smartest!" Wu Heng agreed with a smile.

"Stop being so joking," the Empress interrupted. "You've already spent 2500 gold coins. Now try this thing and see if it's worth it."

Wu Heng also restrained his smile, took out a broken chain from his space ring and threw it into the lava.

The chains instantly turned iron red and were swallowed by the magma.

Wu Heng looked towards Molten Core, observing the changes the dwarf had mentioned.

Just as I looked towards Molten Core, the information panel appeared again.

Molten Core (Rare Item)

【Effect: Smelting (5.1%).】

【Side effect: Destroys equipment.】

Ok?
Wu Heng frowned.

I saw the Molten Core panel before, and the number behind the effect seemed to be 3.6%.

Now it has become 5.1%.

Did you remember it wrong?
It shouldn’t be!

It starts with 3 or 5, I shouldn’t remember it wrong.

Feeling somewhat doubtful, he took out another pair of shackles and threw them in again.

The shackles were engulfed by the magma, and the numbers on the panel changed directly.

【Effect: Smelting (6.8%).】

Wu Heng frowned, but then he was delighted.

In other words, the percentage after the effect represents the progress of smelting items in the Lava Core.

Does it mean that reaching 100% is the critical point of Molten Core?

The dwarves mentioned that it was difficult to control the critical value because they could not see the numbers on it and had to rely on guesswork every time.

Now that I have numerical values, I can control the progress of the entire smelting more intuitively.

Wu Heng clenched his fist fiercely, and his panel was as powerful as ever.

"What are you laughing at?" asked the queen.

"I've found the pattern for using this item." Wu Heng said.

"What pattern?" Glenda asked.

Wu Heng raised his eyebrows and said, "Uh, I can't explain it clearly, but I know how to do it anyway."

The four ghosts looked at each other and then set their eyes on him.

Then, Wu Heng took out all the broken and strange objects he had accumulated and threw them into the lava.

The magma began to roll violently, engulfing all kinds of debris.

Most of these broken strange objects were smashed by themselves during the battle with the Vatican personnel, so they happened to be of some use.

As more broken and strange objects were added, the numbers began to grow regularly.

7.5%, 12.7%, 13.9%,...24.5%.

Throwing in so many fragments brings the value to 24.5%.

Wu Heng's forehead began to sweat.

Why does it feel like a bottomless pit?

Then, he took out the holy sword of the Holy See.

(End of this chapter)