A surging current poured in through the cables, and the Tesla Coils around the Bronze Tripod at the edge of the ritual platform erupted in dazzling blue light.
Not far away, the numbers on the distribution cabinet leaped wildly. In just three seconds, they broke through one million kilowatts—already the full-load output of a medium-sized hydroelectric power station!
The Bronze Tripod accepted everything without restraint, greedily devouring electrical energy. Before long, the load curve of the entire Central China Power Grid dipped sharply, and even the voltage began to destabilize—
But the dispatch center, which had long been prepared, already had contingency plans. Within seconds, every grid-connected thermal and hydroelectric generating unit automatically began increasing output;
Immediately afterward, the dispatch center issued orders to all dispatchable reserve generating units in the region, rapidly increasing their power generation;
Units already online but not operating at full capacity rose to maximum output. Fast reserve power sources were urgently activated, while automatic voltage control provided dynamic reactive power support—
Currents from every source poured in endlessly, sustaining the enormous energy required by the Bronze Tripod. An hour later, the tripod expanded and contracted slightly, as though letting out a satisfied burp. "It says it has eaten enough electricity. It needs to connect to other sources of energy—"
Shen Le stood closest to the ritual platform, relaying the Bronze Tripod's demands.
Soon, mist rolled across the lake, and the lush green mountains and waters of the Secret Realm appeared once more. Above them emerged the figures of Lord Xiang and Lady Xiang:
The two ancient deities swept their sleeves at the same time, guiding the power of mountains, rivers, and earth veins into the formation.
On the ground, an earthy yellow glow rippled outward. Jade pillars beneath the Bronze Tripod lit up one after