Wizard: I have ten trillion nanomachines

It separates a part of its body to act as a seed, taking root, sprouting, and absorbing the earth's nutrients.

The idea spread like wildfire in Luo Kunlun's mind.

In the long run, these separated seeds, rooted in the earth, continuously absorb free magic and the power of the earth, constantly nourishing themselves.

When the time is right, he only needs to retrieve these separated parts to obtain a large amount of spiritual power and life energy.

Just like taking an experience pill, it can quickly replenish one's own losses when severely injured and on the verge of death, and direct absorption can also help to break through realms.

In the short term, if these seeds are sown on the main island and nine medium-sized islands of the Thorn Archipelago, allowing them to absorb soil nutrients and grow, their extensive root systems will spread and connect with each other like a neural network, completely binding the land of the entire archipelago together.

In this way, the entire archipelago formed an impenetrable defense system.

At that time, any outsider who sets foot on the archipelago's territory, or any unusual activity that attempts to disrupt the archipelago's order, will be detected by Luo Kunlun through the root network. No matter what happens, it will no longer be able to escape his notice.

More importantly, once these seeds mature, although they possess biological instincts, they are completely under the control of Luo Kunlun, and their combat power is comparable to that of a first-ring creature.

This is equivalent to having several more helpers who can stay on the islands for a long time, forming the final defensive barrier of the archipelago.

In this way, the biggest obstacle is easily removed.

Luo Kunlun can finally leave the archipelago for a long time without worry, and go deep into the heart of the abyss to hunt down the first-ring sea beasts that occupy the area, and quickly improve his own strength!

With this in mind, Luo Kunlun no longer hesitated. He channeled his spiritual energy into his body and began to act!

Faint wood grain appeared on the surface of his skin, and a mass of flesh slowly separated from his wrist, transforming into a seed that was entirely green and radiant with a luminous glow.

The seed was about the size of a baby's fist, and its surface was covered with fine lines, like the rings of an ancient tree, with faint traces of energy flowing within it.

It embodies the life form of Luo Kunlun and combines the rooting ability derived from the spirit tree of the forest. As long as it falls into the soil, it can quickly take root and sprout.

While absorbing the earth's energy, it also forms its own bio-furnace, obtaining energy in better and more diverse ways, and improving the environment.

This was also an improvement made by Luo Kunlun; otherwise, relying solely on absorbing the power of the earth would turn the island into a desert.

Holding the seed, Luo Kunlun flashed and quickly appeared in the center of the main island.

This place was once the site of the wizard tower of the Thorns of Death school. After years of purification, the soil has been restored, and due to the remnants of the battle, the magical energy is even more abundant.

Luo Kunlun flicked his finger, and the seed fell into the soil like a meteor. There was no earth-shattering phenomenon, only a faint energy fluctuation spread out, then merged into the earth and disappeared without a trace.

Next, he went to the nine medium-sized islands in turn and planted the nine seeds that had split off from them.

When the last seed was planted on the westernmost Misty Island, everything was completed.

Luo Kunlun could clearly feel that the ten seeds were like ten stars, shining brightly on the land of the archipelago.

Having done all this, Lokunlun returned to the wizard's tower on Black Earth Island.

He closed his eyes, his spiritual energy sinking into the earth, sensing the state of the seed through that faint connection.

At this moment, those seeds have begun to sprout tiny roots, penetrating deep into the soil, absorbing water and soil nutrients to accumulate nourishment, waiting for the day they take root, sprout, and break through the soil.

According to calculations, these seeds can grow into rudimentary branch trees in just three months, their root systems can connect with each other after six months, and they can form a complete defense network after one year.

"A year... is enough." A sharp glint flashed in Luo Kunlun's eyes.

He can use this year to complete the final preparations, namely, to manufacture some more floating cannons.

In recent years, besides meditating and cultivating, teaching Rhine how to cultivate, and engaging in close-range communication, Luo Kunlun's daily routine has also included splitting and manufacturing the core components of the floating cannons.

Luo Kunlun already possessed high computing power and control ability, and after his mental power broke through to the middle level of the first ring, these two aspects were further enhanced.

Two floating cannons were no longer enough, so he has been manufacturing them all these years.

In addition to the original shuttle-shaped cannons, he also manufactured a small number of shield-shaped and prism-shaped floating cannons.

Including the four currently under construction, there are a total of thirty-two floating cannons, with formidable firepower!

In addition, Lokunlun has made some new developments regarding gravity models.

Everything is ready, except for the final push!

Everything that can be done has been done; now all we have to do is wait.

After a year, Luo Kunlun will be able to venture into the ocean without any worries.

However, personnel arrangements must be done properly.

.............

"Master, did you call me?"

Rhine's voice was soft, carrying the languidness of someone just awakened from a deep sleep.

He got up from the soft bed, quickly tidied himself up, changed into a clean, plain-colored robe, and strode over to Luo Kunlun.

Whether it was because her senses had become more acute after her bloodline breakthrough, she felt that Luo Kunlun had an indescribable quality about him today.

It's a feeling of shared origins but one that's more prestigious.

Rhine naturally knew that Luo Kunlun was drawing her blood for bloodline research, something Luo Kunlun had already told her.

For a wizard, conducting research and then applying the results to herself is perfectly normal, and she was already used to it.

No matter how much you modify it, the upper limit of the bloodline is still there. It is only possible to surpass it by fusing with another bloodline of the same grade.

"I have something for you." Luo Kunlun ignored the fleeting question in her eyes, and with a thought, a bottle of crystal potion, its surface shimmering, floated in front of Rhine.

The deep red liquid inside the potion resembled flowing magma, faintly radiating rich life energy and bloodline fluctuations.

"Master, this is..." Rhine reached out and carefully took the potion. Her fingertips touched the cool bottle and she could vaguely feel the powerful effects it contained.

"This is my newly concocted bloodline potion."

"Although it has not yet undergone formal testing, its efficacy is definitely not weak."

The formula is similar to the potion used on Rhine in the past, the difference being that the Forest Spirit bloodline used as the catalyst is made by Lokunlun himself, and it is of high purity and complete enough.

"Due to some special reasons, I will be going into seclusion in six months at most. This period will be quite long, and I will not be showing myself easily during this time. Therefore, I must make proper arrangements for personnel in the archipelago in advance to prevent any unforeseen changes."

"Of course, I will keep a backup plan in place to deal with formal wizards."

Upon hearing this, Rhein felt a chill run down his spine and immediately straightened up, listening attentively.

She wasn't stupid; she naturally understood that seclusion was just an excuse.

As the absolute core of the archipelago, Lokunlun's existence or absence has a great impact on the archipelago.

"Your bloodline activation level has now reached 70%, which is the bottleneck at this stage. Continue to practice the Blood Refining Technique and steadily refine your blood energy. There is no need to rush."

"Keep this potion safe. Use it when the bloodline shackles show signs of loosening again. It will likely increase the bloodline activation level by several percentage points, taking you a step closer to the form of an ancient forest spirit."

At this point, Luo Kunlun suddenly remembered something and added, "Besides that, I remember you also possess wizarding talent and have already opened your spiritual sea."

"In the past, you focused on bloodline cultivation, but now you can pick up meditation again, since bloodlines inherently have the characteristic of amplifying mental power."

"With your current mental strength, as long as you calm down and meditate to cultivate, you can transform the advantages brought by your bloodline into actual progress in mental strength. Advancing to the intermediate or even advanced apprentice level will be a natural outcome."

"Oh, and by the way, let me remind you one more thing: if you want to become a formal wizard in the future, it's best not to become a first-ring bloodline holder first."

"In the end, as long as you behave yourself and do your job well, I won't treat you unfairly."

Upon hearing this, Rhine's fingers tightened slightly as he held the potion, a flicker of excitement and gratitude flashing in his eyes.

I actually had the opportunity to become a full-fledged official.

She had been temporarily putting aside her meditation because of the great results of her bloodline cultivation, but she never expected that her master had already taken this into consideration.

"Understood!" Rhine bowed, his tone firm. "I will diligently practice blood magic and meditation, living up to Master's expectations. During your 'seclusion,' if any unforeseen circumstances arise, I will do my utmost to handle them and safeguard the order of the Wizard's Tower and the archipelago."

Luo Kunlun nodded slightly and said nothing more.

This bloodline potion is a reward for Rhine's years of unwavering cooperation.

On the surface, the archipelago has a guard stationed there, but ultimately a strong and reliable person is needed to coordinate things, and the powerful Rhine is undoubtedly the best candidate.

As for the split tree planted by Luo Kunlun, it is a trump card. Since it is a trump card, the fewer people who know about it, the better. All that is needed is to tell Rhine that there is a backup plan.

...........

In the days that followed, Luo Kunlun would occasionally check on the seeds and the situation on the island.

The potion fields were thriving, the apothecary was operating normally, the logistics department had stockpiled enough supplies, and the guards were diligently protecting the islands... All affairs of the archipelago were running smoothly.

Three months later, Luo Kunlun sensed the earth again and found that the ten seeds had grown into trees ten meters tall.

The tree trunk is pale green, with a faint energy swirling among its branches and leaves. Its roots have already spread underground for dozens of miles, weaving into a huge network that will surely cover the entire island soon.

Through this network, he can clearly perceive every movement on the island.

These split trees are quite powerful; their tough root systems are both offensive and defensive, and they can unleash attacks imbued with the power of nature, as well as create radioactive heat rays.

Their combat power has already reached the level of the lower rank of the first ring, and when they are connected to each other, their combat power will be raised to another level. They will be able to guard the archipelago and deal with most threats even if Luo Kunlun is not there.

"Everything is ready." Luo Kunlun stood on the top floor of the Wizard Tower. It was late at night in late January.