After the research on Bermuda Triangle was completed, Ian and Rowena began to visit the other three Founders for academic and magical exchanges.
This process went much smoother than expected - mainly because everyone has high respect for Rowena·Ravenclaw.
They learned something unique from each person.
Ian learned "Soul Crystal Magic" from Salazar·Slytherin with various ancient Dark Magic.
This kind of magic can refine the soul into pure energy, allowing wizards to absorb it without damage, but there are still many hidden dangers that must be improved.
From Godric·Gryffindor, he learned practical skills-not only how to cast magic, but also how to "use it".
In a duel with Slytherin, Gryffindor accurately recalled the wand from the opponent's hand using only "Summoning Charm". That battle made Ian understand that the real power lies not only in magic itself, but also in the mastery of the rhythm of combat.
And what Professor Helga·Hufflepuff gave him was even more amazing.
The food magic she created is not only delicious, it can also regulate the body, calm the mind, and speed up the circulation of mana.
Her "Magical Dietary System" inspired Ian - if medicine can be combined with dietary therapy, a new alchemical prescription with fewer side effects and longer lasting effects can be born.
In just a few months of study, Ian's knowledge system has expanded again.
He wrote notes for each Founders and systematically organized the sources of magic schools.
Helga was inspired by him and decided to build a school with his own hands to teach future generations of wizards.
Gryffindor agreed to help her, and Rowena and Ian wrote basic textbooks for the school curriculum.
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After that, Ian returned to Bermuda Triangle and continued to study "Void Gate".
He faced two problems with Rowena:
First, how to independently open the Void channel without relying on natural cracks;
Second, how to survive in Void.
The first problem was quickly solved with their cooperation.
Two of Wizarding World's most outstanding minds, with the help of Rowena's previous research, took only half a year to create a portal that could stably open the space outside the universe.
But the second problem left them at a loss - once any substance enters Void, it will be completely destroyed.
Be it metal, soul, or magic power, everything was reduced to nothing.
Even when Ian tried to use the power of "Philosopher's Stone" to detect, even the law energy completely dissipated after forty-eight hours.
The only thing that can survive is the True Magic stone itself.
Those inferior imitations will be completely corroded after being exposed to Void for at most three months.
This made the two realize that if they want to explore Void, they must create a new material with the "eternal stability properties" of Philosopher's Stone.
Based on Alchemy, they began to try to extend the composition principle of Philosopher's Stone into a new metal form.
This research took a full ten years.
During this period, they traveled through different timelines and visited the great Grand Wizard of various eras.
Those ten years were a decade of collision between knowledge and the times.
Finally, they succeeded - a brand new metal was born.
Ian named it "Magium" (Magium).
The name comes from his understanding of future technological civilization - like "Vibranium" and "Adamantium", ending with "-ium", symbolizing permanence and strength.
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However, just as they were preparing to conduct the experiment, Rowena's physical condition deteriorated rapidly.
The speed of soul erosion is much faster than expected.
Ian had to send her back to the laboratory to clone her body and remove the contaminated parts of her soul.
He personally supervised the entire process of soul transfer and did not leave until her vital signs returned to stability.
He returns to his own timeline again.
Just as Rowena speculated - the Void entrance to his Bermuda Triangle has been completely sealed.
So, he returned to the era of Rowena and started the experiment again.
He dismantled the old World Gate and rebuilt a new portal using "Magium".
When the huge purple door stood in the center of the experimental field, Ian smiled slightly.
"This metal will become the new Cornerstone of Wizarding Civilization."
"Morgana, start the transmission test--send the teleportation gate into Void."
"As you command, Professor."
The space shook and the portal disappeared instantly.
An hour later, it was back in place intact.
"Report status." Ian asked.
"No energy loss, no structural damage. All spells work normally."
"Very good. Enter section Second Tier."
Ian walked into the portal and officially launched "Second Dimensional Traversal Experiment".
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"Morgana, release the detector and search the surrounding world."
"Execution... Unknown error occurred... System imbalance!"
The portal shook violently.
Ian shouted, "Analyze energy readings!"
"An external strong gravitational field has been detected and is being pulled back to the coordinates of the universe - the source is unknown!"
He took a deep breath and calmly observed the changes in the instrument.
After a while, the shaking subsided.
"Morgana, display external environment."
The picture emerged - a green forest. Sunlight shone through the leaves. There was a wooden house in front, and an old man with a white beard was watching him quietly.
"Come out, young man." The old man said, his voice calm and powerful.
Ian frowned, swallowed a Philosopher's Stone vigilantly, and put on the energy ring - that was his only "Obscurus" form.
Then walk out of the portal.
The old man looked him up and down and said with a smile, "It is a good thing to be cautious. But if you really know how to be cautious, you will not end up in this situation."
Ian was slightly startled. "Who are you? Why did you bring me here?"
The old man stroked his beard and said calmly, "My name is Merlin--I am the 'greatest wizard' you call me."
"...Merlin?" Ian's expression changed and he bowed cautiously, "It's my honor to meet you. But why did you call me?"
"Because you are too reckless." Merlin said in a calm tone, but with a hint of admonishment.
"Cross-dimensional travel is not a game. Your first step was wrong - how dare you send a detection device into Void?"
Ian was stunned.
"There is no life in Void." Merlin continued, "If there were any existence that followed the signal and found you, your world would have been reduced to ashes."
Ian A chill ran down my spine, and cold sweat slid down my forehead.
"Moreover," Merlin continued, "Even if you find another world, what are your plans? Break in at will? If you encounter a creature that can control time and space, your existence will be instantly erased."
Ian was silent for a long time and said in a low voice, "I was indeed too anxious."
"It's a good thing if you can correct your mistakes after you realize them." Merlin smiled slightly, took out an ancient magic book from the air and handed it to him.
"Here are the principles of protection circle, Void track concealment, and boundary protection. It may help you avoid making the same mistakes again."
Ian took the book and after flipping through a few pages, his heart was shocked - the rune system in it was far beyond his current understanding.
He looked up to say thank you, but found that Merlin and the wooden house had disappeared.
He was silent for a moment and still bowed to the deserted forest.
"Thank you, senior."
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At the same time, in a tall tower in the distance, a woman with extremely beautiful appearance but a cold aura looked at the sky through the window and smiled faintly.
"That old guy actually took action again? Ha... Poor young man. Void, this is not a place you can control."
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