The Psionic Poison sounded quite serious. Although Han Xiao found it troublesome, he wasn't too panicked. He always believed that there were always more solutions than problems.
"You can't remove the toxins either?" Han Xiao asked Lagi.
"At most, I can inscribe mental defense runes on you to slow down the rate at which the Psionic Poison corrodes you," Lagi sighed. "However, none of these methods can cure you. Choosing to become a mage was definitely a mistake."
Fording interjected, "I can also help you strengthen your mental barrier and suppress the Psionic Poison, but as for completely eliminating them, we can't do that; you'll have to find another way."
Fording's talent is the highest in the Legion, and he entered the Calamity Grade earlier than Sylvia. However, his status in the Legion is similar to that of a guest elder, and he does not hold any specific position.
"Then help me suppress the Psionic Poison first, I'll think of something else."
Han Xiao felt relieved; as long as they weren't completely helpless, things would be easier.
Beyond Grade A psychic power is very strong, but even Calamity Grade can provide a certain degree of defense.
Fording's spiritual body shone brightly, and an endless stream of invisible psychic power surged forth like a tidal wave, enveloping Han Xiao's mental world. The mental barrier manifested as a stable shield structure with countless interconnected hexagons.
Soon, the activity of the Psionic Poison decreased significantly, and the purplish-black mist became somewhat inert, ceasing to churn.
Han Xiao's spirits lifted, and the symptoms of weakness and mental turmoil lessened considerably. The attribute reduction from [Soul Poisoning] decreased from 20% to 14%, and the negative effects of [Whispering Hallucination] and [Sensory Misdirection] were also significantly weakened.
"The rune array needs to be drawn on your body. Get out of here first." Lagi's spiritual entity exited Han Xiao's mental chat room.
Han Xiao and Fording both withdrew their spiritual bodies, their senses returning to the outside world. Han Xiao's vision shifted, and he was back in the spaceship's training room. Fording withdrew his finger and walked to the side.
Lagi stepped forward, flipped his hand, and a turquoise crystal wand about the length of a forearm appeared. The tip of the wand swayed with a dazzling magical Glory, scattering specks of light.
He raised his hand, and a dozen thick spellbooks appeared before him, turning their pages automatically with a rustling sound. As they turned, pages filled with various magical languages would occasionally fall off and surround Lagi. These were the spell array models he had prepared to inscribe for Han Xiao after researching spellbooks, and he was using them as a reference.
"Take off your shirt, I'm going to draw a magic circle on you."
Han Xiao unbuttoned his shirt, revealing his strong upper body, tight abdominal muscles, and bulging back muscles. While exuding a sense of power, he also possessed a streamlined beauty. Unlike martial artists with bulging muscles, he was strong in just the right way. His extracted specialty, [Golden Ratio Physique], made his body like a work of art.
"Draw it." Han Xiao nodded.
Lagi channeled his magic, his eyes gleaming, and used his wand as a paintbrush and his magic as paint to draw a magic circle on Han Xiao's body.
A cool, refreshing magical energy coursed through my body, accompanied by tingling sensations and a slight itch, much like the feeling of getting a tattoo.
After drawing for about ten minutes, Lagi exhaled, releasing a cloud of magical energy. The light in his eyes gradually faded. For a great mage of his level, spending more than ten minutes crafting an enchantment was already extremely serious.
Lagi took a few steps back, looked Han Xiao up and down, and sighed, "I don't know if it will work... but I drew it really well."
Han Xiao looked down and saw that his upper body was now covered with extremely intricate rune patterns, like tattoos, which could not be erased.
The left pectoral muscle is a multi-ringed, nested blue-gold circular magic circle, the abdomen is a constellation-like arrangement of multiple irregularly shaped magic circles connected by chain-like runes, the arms are covered with patterns as if rings of chains are wrapped around the arms, and the back is also full of magic circles, with the spine as the trunk, extending into lush magic circles, like dense bushes and fruit growing on the trees.
Apart from his face and head, Han Xiao's upper body was covered with runes that emitted a flickering Glimmer, the frequency of which resembled breathing.
"I used a personal enchanting technique, using your body as a foundation, and inscribed rune arrays on it. It will automatically absorb free magical elements from the outside world to replenish its energy and maintain its operation."
Personal enchanting is an important technique within the enchanting system. It involves enchanting a living being to enhance certain attributes. Some magical civilizations use this method to boost the combat power of their soldiers, and some powerful individuals also enchant their own bodies to solidify and bind certain spells. Han Xiao is no stranger to this form of enchanting; in his previous life, there were mages who specialized in this service, which players could obtain by paying money.
This is also an important way for mages to make money, just like how Mechanic Class players sell products.
Han Xiao curiously stroked his arm, his fingertips clearly able to feel the patterns of the runes. Even with his experience, he felt that the enchantment on his body was extremely complex.
"The limitation of personal enchantment lies in the physical strength of the enchanted person. The more enchantments, the greater the burden. Fortunately, your body is very resilient, so I have inscribed a large number of magic circles for you."
Lagi spoke eloquently, "There are five mental defense arrays, including the Vishendi's Protection, the Embrace of the Ancestor of White Magic, and the Layebis's Autism; there's also the Kemodun Thirteen-Ring Arcane Alchemy Array to stabilize the mind, Mind Furnace to enhance mental power, and so on."
"It works well, I feel much more comfortable."
With the hallucinations suppressed, Han Xiao's mind cleared considerably. Looking at the panel, he saw that the effects of various negative statuses had been weakened once again. The reduction in all attributes of [Soul Poisoning] had been reduced to 5%, and its impact was now minimal.
The panel displays the effects of these enchantments, most of which increase mental resistance. As the base value increases, his [Advanced Mental Fortitude] bonus also rises.
"Oh, right, I also inscribed a mental detection array for you."
Lagi pointed to a small magic circle on Han Xiao's chest, "As long as you focus your consciousness on it, you can enter your mental domain on your own without our assistance. I think you might need this ability to frequently monitor the erosion of the Psionic Poison."
"That's actually quite useful."
Han Xiao. Mechanic Class are relatively materialistic and lack mental abilities. They cannot detect their own mental domains and can't always ask for help. With this enchantment, he can enter his own mental world at any time.
He tried it out, and his gaze shifted instantly as his spiritual body entered his own mental brain domain on its own.
At this moment, multiple barriers in the brain blocked the Psionic Poison, and the area affected by the toxins was suppressed and shrunk from 10% to 6%.
"These methods can only suppress it. It seems that to get rid of the toxin, we still need the help of Beyond Grade A expert..." Han Xiao thought to himself.
Needless to say, Sisko is unknown whether he's friend or foe, and the two don't have much of a relationship, so Han Xiao doesn't plan to ask him for help. It would be more convenient to ask Austin for help instead. Although Austin isn't a professional telekinesis, both Mage Class and Esper Class belong to the mystical realm.
Han Xiao exited the mental world, took out his communicator, thought for a moment, put on his clothes first, and then contacted Austin.
"Black Star?" Austin appeared on the virtual screen like a child, his face full of curiosity. "We haven't been in touch for years, what do you want?"
"Your Sorcerer, I hope to receive your help..."
Han Xiao nodded and explained again.
"You actually fell for Sisko's telekinetic attack, you're really unlucky." Austin laughed. "Alright, come find me. I haven't seen Sisko in a long time, let me see how he's improved."
Of the four Beyond Grade A- Shattered Star Ring, Heber is domineering, Ames is willful, and Sisko is aloof. Only Austin is kind and approachable, and speaks pleasantly. Upon hearing Han Xiao's request for help, he immediately agreed.
After hanging up the call, Han Xiao breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at Lagi. "Do you want to come with me to Austin's territory?"
Lagi shook his head; now that he was out, he didn't want to go back.
"Alright, then you'll stay and oversee the Black Star Army, working with Melos and Sylvia to handle the aftermath of this battle. I need to leave for a while." Han Xiao said solemnly, "Right now, only the two of you in the legion know my current situation; don't tell anyone else."
Even Jorde didn't know the specific effects of this Psionic Poison on him, and Han Xiao planned to keep the news under wraps, not wanting to expose his temporary weakness.
"Fording, you'll come with me first," Han Xiao said.
With Fording by my side, I can benefit from his High-Level Lucky Halo, and Fording can also help me to some extent should the Psionic Poison mutate. Most importantly, fighting personally will cause my energy to turn into nutrients for the Psionic Poison, so I need to have some henchmen with me. Fording is currently Grade A psychic, so his combat power is reliable.
"You're in trouble right now, of course I'll be there for you."
Fording smiled warmly, his handsome face seemingly radiating Glory.
Please stop using your supernatural powers, and stop randomly casting charm spells... Han Xiao had a headache.
The counterattack campaign ended, with Section Zero leaving some troops to garrison the border of the Kant Star System and set up a blockade to prevent the War Realm from resurfacing, while the other participating forces returned with their spoils.
The more than one million players who participated in the battle reaped great rewards and returned in triumph with their teams, while Han Xiao, along with Fording and another henchman, Marion, broke away from the main force and headed to the Secret Church of the Red Robe in Austin.
The faction panel allows players to remotely post faction quests, and all the necessary items are available in the faction shop, Han Xiao doesn't need to be with the player all the time.
The players made a fortune this time, and with the 50% discount still ongoing, there will always be people spending money in the legion, so Han Xiao doesn't need to worry about it for the time being. Moreover, after this battle, there won't be any more large-scale military operations for a while, giving him plenty of free time to deal with the Psionic Poison problem.
The Secret Church of the Red Robe is located in another star cluster, quite a long distance away, Han Xiao and his two companions embarked on their journey.
Meanwhile, at the headquarters of the War Realm, on the Planet Heber.
The command post was tallying the casualties of this defeat. Jorde listened to his subordinates' reports; the losses were considerable, but he smiled and showed no anger whatsoever.
Section Zero mobilized its entire force, and their expulsion was to be expected. However, the biggest achievement this time was the successful ambush of Black Star, Jorde was very satisfied with.
Black Star is just one person, but he possesses overwhelming combat power at the high-level combat level. Over the past ten years, dozens or even hundreds of Calamity Grade fighters have been lost at Black Star's hands in the War Realm. Even if an entire star cluster is used as a talent reserve, this is still a considerable number.
Heber was hard-hearted, indifferent to battle losses, and composed, but Jorde was different. He was the shrewd steward, more distressed than anyone else about the loss of high-level combatants. If Heber hadn't wanted to raise pigs, Jorde wouldn't have dared to let Han Xiao continue to be active in the war.
Having failed to kill Black Star despite trying so many methods, Jorde doesn't believe he can threaten Black Star's life even if Black Star is ambushed. Therefore, he doesn't plan to carry out any further assassination attempts and will leave Black Star to Tyrant to deal with personally.
Jorde was in a good mood; he was already quite satisfied with weakening Black Star.
Although he didn't know the extent of Black Star's injuries, Jorde secretly prayed for the best possible outcome—that Black Star would be unable to continue fighting, preventing Amethyst from using this trump card.
Without Black Star, their advanced combat forces in the War Realm finally have the right to act recklessly.
In a star system within the Colton Star Cluster, the Floating Dragon Island is slowly drifting through space.
Compared to seven years ago, the topography of Floating Dragon Island has changed significantly, now consisting of three floating islands, one large and two small.
The largest is the original floating island, which is now the main island. Two other smaller floating islands, like satellites, surround the main island. These are the two newly added secondary islands, where Dragon Calm's armed forces are stationed.
With the support of the Black Star Army, Verna spent seven years expanding the Second Field Fleet of Dragon Calm to a considerable size, to the point that even the port of the main island could not contain it. The two secondary islands served as military camps, landmasses that Iso had Ames carve out of the planet's surface using force fields.
After seven years of development, Dragon Calm has also taken on a new look.
At this moment, Ames, Iso, Verna, and Jenny have all gathered at the port of Dragon Calm's main island; all the Dragon Calm members with names and identities have come.
A brand-new, dark red small spaceship docked at the port, and Hila and Aurora, carrying their luggage, stood in front of the crowd.
Both women retained their former charm, but had matured considerably since seven years ago. They wore different styles of combat uniforms in distinct colors: Hila's uniform was black and red, Aurora's was white with gold trim.
"Are you really not considering staying to help me?" Verna asked, her face full of regret.
The Black Star Army is now ambivalent and close to independence. The Second Armed Force, led by Verna, is the fleet exclusively for Dragon Calm. She is the fleet commander and has a wealth of elite soldiers under her command.
She had worked for Dragon Calm for seven years and had developed a deep bond with the cadres Dragon Calm, as well as being quite close to Hila and Aurora.
Today is the day Hila and Aurora leave Dragon Calm. After more than ten years of training with the Dragon Emperor, Hila is finally ready to leave the mountain.
Verna pleaded with the two sisters to stay and become her right-hand women more than once, but unfortunately, the two were determined to leave.
"I'm sorry, Sister Verna, we made a promise with Uncle Black Star a long time ago, and we will definitely go to see him." Aurora said apologetically.
Verna sighed. The Black Star Army had helped her a lot, and the Hila sisters had a deep bond with the Black Star. She felt embarrassed to keep poaching them.
Jenny scoffed, "I transferred 200,000 Enas to your account, enough for your journey. Black Star is the rich one; once you join his ranks, I won't need to give you any more money."
"Thank you, Sister Jenny," Aurora said politely.
"Hmph." Jenny turned her head away, feeling frustrated by the two's insistence on joining the Black Star Army.
Wilsander chuckled, "When you see Black Star, remember to say hello for me."
"Okay." Aurora.
"Oh, and please say hello for me too, squeak squeak squeak--" Haier, the logistics supervisor of Dragon Calm who was used to being invisible, also spoke up.
"Okay."
Aurora shrank back; even after more than ten years together, Haier's grotesque insectoid appearance still frightened her somewhat.
Iso shook his head and said, "I've glimpsed your future, and I don't know if sending you to find Black Star was the right or wrong decision."
"Fate is always uncertain and can change at any time; you're the one who told us that," Aurora blinked her big eyes and said in a clear voice.
Iso sighed repeatedly, muttering words like "Black Star," "death," and "war."
Finally, the Hila sisters' gazes fell upon Ames.
Ames smiled faintly, parted her lips slightly, and spoke softly:
Be careful on the road.
Aurora smiled sweetly, "I understand, teacher."
Hila, who had remained expressionless and silent the whole time, showed a hint of respect in her eyes, nodded, and bowed.
"Thank you so much for your guidance over the past ten years."
A kind look flashed in Ames' eyes. She nodded and said nothing more.
Hila straightened up, glanced at her friends of over ten years, took Aurora which was turning back every few steps, turned around and stepped onto the gangway of the dark red small spaceship, entered the cabin, and closed the hatch.
Under the watchful eyes of Ames and the others, the spaceship slowly rose into the air, transformed into a streak of light, and disappeared into the distance beyond the stars.
Ames stood with her hands behind her back, gazing in the direction the spaceship had disappeared into the distance, and murmured to herself, "So this is what it feels like to be a teacher..."
Iso's ears twitched, and he tiptoed away like a thief.