Chapter 1162 (1/2)

Chapter 1162: 362. Official Meeting

At the southern part of Alchemist Island, in the deep-sea region.

Desolate and uninhabited, with the moonlight bright and clear, and the stars twinkling.

A magic-stabilizing raft floated on the sea surface with towering waves, its body swaying but still managing to stay relatively steady.

Noland Lee took the parts of the Magic Array Plate out of his Magic Pouch, fixed them to the Floor of the magic raft, and assembled the ritual array on site.

This step had to be done manually, without resorting to [Mage’s Hand], because the energy fluctuations of the Spell itself could interfere with the precision of the Array.

Noland Lee squatted down, steadied his center of gravity, and pieced together the Array bit by bit.

The Assassin Angel said,

“Although your memory is not bad, to prevent any oversight, I’ll repeat the precautions once more.”

Noland Lee nodded,

“No problem, please go ahead.”

“When you communicate with the Plane Core, at least three parties will Detect it,” the Assassin Angel said,

“First are Gilenz and Selent who control the Star Palace Barrier. I don’t know where they are now or what their situation is, but since the Star Palace Barrier still exists, it means they can still monitor the state of the Inner Cosmos. Your communication with the Plane Core will inevitably come under their observation.”

The Assassin Angel paused,

“However, you do not need to worry about their interference. If necessary, I will deal with them.”

Noland Lee responded with a silent nod.

The Assassin Angel continued,

“Secondly, the White Ancestral Dragon might have an extremely small chance of learning about your communication with the Plane Core. Whether it will discover you depends on how many others are contacting the Plane Core at the same time as you. To be safe, I will use the Veil of Different Worlds to protect the ritual array and shield you from the White Ancestral Dragon’s senses.”

“Uh-huh.”

The Assassin Angel said,

“The third party that might know you’re communicating with the Plane Core is the unlucky ‘Wizard’ Plane Core itself.

“As the Plane Core that controls the Fire of St. Dillan this year, it’s close to being existent in name only, but it still retains the ability to sense other Plane Cores. When the ‘Escape’ Plane Core connects with you through the ritual array, the ‘Wizard’ will vaguely Detect its presence.

“This cannot be avoided with the Veil of Different Worlds, and the subsequent effects are unknown. Likewise, if there are any accidents, I will step in to help you. Most importantly, during the Ceremony, you must focus entirely — don’t let your attention wander, remember that.”

“Yes, Your Excellency. I have remembered,” Noland Lee said.

Noland Lee slapped his thigh, stood up straight, and looked down at the ritual array on the Floor.

He checked with Deconstruction to confirm that just by adding the highly active magic materials into it, the Array would be officially operational.

“Your Excellency, let us begin,” he said.

“Good.”

His mind became quiet, and the wind and waves on the sea surface became even clearer.

Noland Lee took a deep breath and looked up at the starry sky above.

He had fantasized countless times about having his own Sub-Dimensional Plane and entering Outer Space, and now he was finally taking the most crucial step.