He was imprisoned in Nibelungen for a thousand years, only to find out upon his release that he was

Lu Ming casually wiped his face, and then, as if nothing had happened, sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes, and said, "Let me rest and meditate for three minutes."

"I'll come back as soon as I recover."

I used my internal energy to heal my injuries and also took the opportunity to organize the insights and gains I had just made, which I can surely apply to the next time.

Ishtar: "..."

To be honest, she's already getting a little tired of the "three minutes" description.

Because when Lu Ming escaped from Odin before, he also talked a lot about three minutes or something.

But in reality, he was flooring the gas pedal and speeding the whole time, talking non-stop, and his damn injuries seemed to be non-existent.

And now, she saw that as soon as Lu Ming sat down cross-legged, the wounds on his skin had almost completely healed and stopped bleeding...

Can't you be a little more honest and tell her exactly how many minutes it will take to recover?

However, Ishtar did not receive an answer from Lu Ming, and was destined to remain unsatisfied with her curiosity.

Instead, her mortal enemy appeared—

boom!

The door to the makeshift classroom was slammed open, and Ereshkigal, smelling a strange, fishy odor, forced his way in.

The base used as a safe house wasn't very big to begin with, and even if it was set up, it wouldn't have any fancy features like fresh air or deodorization. It was all too easy for Ai Lei to quickly sense the abnormality.

Therefore, upon entering, the goddess of the underworld witnessed the shocking scene of Lu Ming being seriously injured and unconscious (resting with his eyes closed) and Ishtar staring indifferently at Lu Ming (questioning life).

This made her feel dizzy and her vision blurred.

"Ishtar! What on earth did you do to Lu Ming?!"

Ereshkigal lost his composure and became agitated.

Recalling Ishtar's stereotypical image of being prone to trouble and being the only suspect present, his blood pressure spiked again, and his fists hardened.

"Ishtar! You've really gone too far this time. I didn't hold it against you before because of Lu Ming, but now I can't take it anymore. Let's settle this score!"

"What nonsense are you spouting? You shut-in girl, has your brain been filled with the River Styx?"

Ishtar felt that Ereshkigal was just picking on her as usual, and with her pride, she was even less inclined to explain.

Boom!

An extremely terrifying aura suddenly filled the air.

The fierce conflict between the two goddesses finally erupted; it was only a matter of time before this day was set in motion, and Lu Ming became the fuse. The resurgence of this mythical war was destined to plunge the world into darkness, eclipsing the sun and moon.

...No.

Because after entering Nibelungen, the two were reduced to mortals by Odin.

The "battle" between the two sides was at most at the level of a female magician's fist and foot fight.

This can be seen as an unconventional clash between the home-loving Felia and the larger, adult Rin Tohsaka.

Boom!

Magic power gathered in their limbs to strengthen them, and the two figures collided instantly—the floor cracked, the door shattered, and a whistling gust of wind from the small makeshift classroom blew out, even sending bottles and jars piled up outside the door flying.

Whoosh! After a few moves, Ereshkigal dodged Ishtar's whip kick with a quick movement, exhaled, and stood up with her fists clenched, her eyes slightly surprised.

She should have had an advantage, as the Rin Tohsaka she possessed was a master of self-defense, proficient in Bajiquan, among contemporary young magicians, and on par with a famous Finnish wrestling expert known as "Lady Crane".

To her surprise, she found herself evenly matched with Ishtar!

"Hmph! What are you spacing out for, you gloomy woman? You're scared of me already? It seems you're only this capable."

Ishtar patted her skirt, the hem of which was slightly dirty.

The Felia Einzbern she possessed was no ordinary Aijia product, but a combat-specialized type capable of confronting the designated executor of the Clock Tower seal.

Want to beat her?

Let's practice for another hundred years!

"Who's afraid of you!"

Just as the two sides were about to start fighting again, a strong wind pressure blew fiercely from nearby. Ishtar and Ereshkigal realized that the magical impact of the wind pressure was a bit troublesome, and instinctively and tacitly chose to retreat!

Boom!

The blood-soaked figure that had been lying unconscious in the corner of the classroom suddenly straightened up—Lu Ming, who had been keeping his eyes closed, opened his eyes, his face light and his limbs relaxed.

As the scabs on his body peeled off layer by layer, artificial simulated magic circuits, with even more intense energy fluctuations than the previous version, were formed within his body.

The massive amount of magic expanded violently and radiated outwards, instantly making the air in the small classroom heavy and stagnant.

Lu Ming then casually waved his hand, and the scattered and surging magic power stirred up a violent storm. The air currents swirled and destroyed layers of walls, and the rumbling was deafening. It was because the two goddesses sensed this situation that they chose to retreat.

Ishtar was about to exclaim in surprise, but considering the various unusual things about this man, she quickly understood, "He still succeeded!"

"Huh?"

Ai Lei's reaction was even stronger; she clearly had no idea what Lu Ming had been up to during the lecture. She lowered her voice and murmured in surprise and confusion:

"That's... a release of magic!?"

Didn't we agree that I'd teach you the basics of alchemy? What have you two been secretly doing behind my back?

Volume 1: Chapter 7 Odin, Was it you who protected this world?

"Knowing the hardships of the world from a young age, I still dared to soar like a wild goose among the clouds. Through countless trials and tribulations, my heart was forged into iron; with utmost effort, I crafted a single sword..."

Lu Ming felt the intricate circuits constructed by the alchemical matrix throughout his body, with elemental currents flowing and circulating within them, sometimes fast and sometimes slow.

Recalling the hardships and bitterness of the past decades, I couldn't help but hum and recite the verses.

"Alas! Today, my path has been fulfilled!"

Sure enough, his greatest talent lies in alchemy!

The reason why he wasted decades of cultivation time and performed only mediocrely, knowing nothing except for the power of words and bloodlust, was simply because he lacked proper theoretical guidance and practical direction!

The idea of ​​elevating the bloodline through the Nibelungen Project is on the right track, the path is clear, and the future is bright!

Based on Lu Ming's understanding of the dragon race's setting, hybrid bloodlines, human anatomy, and alchemy.

Those higher-level and superior bloodlines are simply reflected in two aspects: higher physical stats and stronger incantations (i.e., later serial numbers and higher strength).

Both of these aspects can be enhanced by implanting alchemical matrix circuits into the body. This enhancement essentially bypasses the limitations of bloodline and artificially increases the elements that the body can control.

To this end, Lu Ming is currently focusing on refining his blood vessels, enabling elemental energy to be delivered to all parts of the body through blood circulation. He has added a few clever touches, especially to the joints, muscles, and skin.

For example, normally muscles and joints support the body's strength and rely on ATP breakdown for energy output. However, Lu Mingyi's vascular modification alchemical circuit can directly supply elemental energy. This undoubtedly bypasses the limitations of the normal human body, raising the output ceiling. Furthermore, the outer skin's metabolic function provides energy, enabling the external release of elements and greatly amplifying the effects of his incantations…

"Excellent!" Lu Ming nodded in satisfaction. This method was both alchemical and scientific; studying this stuff was indeed a rigorous discipline. Theoretical guidance was indispensable.

Thinking of this, he unconsciously spoke again:

“Ishtar, I think we should change our lesson plans and research direction. No, it would be best to start a separate notebook to record my research findings.”

“That… Lu Ming.” The goddess of the underworld pouted.

"...Huh? Ai Lei, what are you doing here?" Lu Ming, who had been immersed in thinking about his "innovative ideas," exclaimed in surprise.

Why am I here? It's because I was worried about you... I thought something bad had happened, but it turns out you've been hanging out with your nemesis, and they seem to be doing research together and getting along quite well.

The goddess of the underworld pursed her lips, her heart aching, but she didn't show it on her face. "That's not the point right now. Why don't you look around?"

In the blink of an eye, Lu Ming noticed the tense atmosphere between the two, as well as the signs of a battle and the chaotic state of the house. He was speechless and said, "Seriously, what are you two doing, tearing the house apart?"

Upon hearing this, Ishtar and Ereshkigal exchanged bewildered glances. Good grief, did this guy not realize what he had just done?

The two then turned to the side almost simultaneously, clearing a wide path in the middle that almost penetrated the wall to the end gate of the temporary base.

Lu Ming's eyes widened upon seeing this. "Could it be?"

Was this masterpiece created by his external elemental release?

"..." At this moment, the unanimous silence of the three was undoubtedly the loudest answer.

"I am guilty!"

Lu Ming admitted his mistake, and there was no point in arguing about it. He was wrong, and he had ruined Ai Lei's hard work. After all, Lu Ming was always busy traveling, either "hunting" or "assassinating," leaving Ai Lei to take care of everything, including cleaning the house.

"Hmph, I forgive you." The goddess of the underworld was surprisingly kind; upon hearing Lu Ming's words, the knot in her heart was instantly untied.

"Besides, I was also in the wrong first. I just broke in and disrupted your research process... I'm sorry."

Shocking! The goddess of the underworld is more than just kind; if someone apologizes to her, she will apologize back.

She's simply an angel.

"Oh, it's nothing, it's actually a good thing!"

Lu Ming slapped his thigh, "This shows that we were all wrong, so we're even now. From now on, the three of us will work together to clean the house and tidy it up. We must finish before we rest. How can we sweep the world if we can't even sweep our own house? Let's strive to make persistent efforts and create even greater achievements!"

He spoke with great passion, as if he were starting a business.

Ai Lei nodded repeatedly in agreement, saying, "Okay, okay."

"..."

Only Ishtar's brow furrowed deeper and deeper. What did she mean by "we're even"? She hadn't done anything the whole time. The gloomy woman provoked her, and she was the one who retaliated. How could she be automatically considered even? Was she born with some original sin, and deserved to be beaten up?

Watching Ereshkigal and Lu Ming chatting and laughing, Ishtar thought to herself, "What a pair of scoundrels, just you wait!"

……

After cleaning up at night, the smiles on Lu Ming and Ai Lei's faces were gone.

The goddess of the underworld, who also worked as a housekeeper, said in a heavy tone, "The result can be described as a huge loss. Two bed boards, four walls, two doors, all the chairs and tables are missing... and a potted plant that was just watered today." It was a gift from Lu Ming himself.

Ishtar listened in silence until the end. "Is that so? The losses were indeed heavy."

She then looked at Lu Ming, who was standing next to her with a serious expression, writing furiously.

Only fragmented words like "alchemy" and "circuit" could be made out... The handwriting was crooked and rather unappealing, and Ishtar looked away after a couple of glances.

Actually, Lu Ming can't be blamed for this.

He's been imprisoned in this Nibelungen cage by Odin for decades, and hasn't written anything since; his writing skills have become rusty.

Besides, there's nothing much to write about. Should I write a diary? Who in their right mind would write that? And I might easily let my guard down and write something like time travel.

But today's research is completely different.

After Lu Ming successfully implemented the Nibelungen Project to enhance his strength, he realized one thing: he had broken the monopoly of the Dragon Slaying Clan on powerful hybrids, giving those of commoner origin a chance to glimpse the pinnacle, and the cost was lower than the Academy's version of the project!

He wrote these things because they should not be hidden away, but passed down through generations.

True alchemy masters never hoard their knowledge, but share it equally with everyone in need! Lu Ming believes that to be a master, one must not only have knowledge, but also the right mindset.

"Finished writing, that's all."

Now, finally satisfied, I can close my eyes peacefully.

It refers to sleeping.

Lu Ming couldn't help but sigh, "It's a pity that this method is now obscured and unknown to the world."

If he has the chance to leave this awful place, he wants to share it with more people so that more people can benefit!

"You want other people to learn this?" Ishtar was surprised. "Are you sure it will work?"

She had seen Lu Ming's blood vessels explode, and she couldn't imagine how "misleading" this method would be if it were spread.

Lu Ming nodded, "It will work! I've tried it, the second version will definitely be fine!"

He thought back and realized that although the improved version had flaws, it wasn't a major problem.

In total, there are fewer than a thousand places where blood vessels are prone to bursting, which is much better than the first edition.

There were also problems such as muscle dissolution, skin ulceration, and joint fractures caused by the elemental energy boost, but Lu Ming tested it during the day and felt that he could get through it with willpower. He could even unleash a high-intensity battle at full power for a short period of time without any problems.

If an ordinary person with a relatively good physique and some alchemical talent can withstand these side effects, one can imagine how universal this method is!

Unfortunately, the Nibelungen prison blocked the path of transmission and spread.

Oh, Odin is so wicked.

Volume 1: Chapter 8 Hengfei Princess: You Smell Good

Seeing Lu Ming's confident demeanor, Ishtar was filled with doubt. Was this guy really reliable?

She had noticed more than once that Lu Ming's views were different from those of a normal person, and when she tried to correct him, he showed no remorse. Communicating with that gloomy woman? That was absolutely impossible.