Swallowing the Stars: The Puzzle of Everything!

Chapter 24 Wood Silk Soul Binding Technique

"At least it's a double celebration, the most important thing is to hurry up and make the Wood Spirit Seed!"

Patting his forehead to clear his head, Perseus threw himself back into his intense, uninterrupted research.

However, making the Wood Spirit Seed this time was not as troublesome as before.

In particular, to reduce his workload, he even specially commissioned a professional "puzzle system" in the virtual universe.

This relieved Perseus of a lot of pressure.

The new system is no longer calculated by subprogram 1, but instead goes through the channels of Virtual Universe Company, outsourcing the code execution to them. All you need to do is input the puzzle pieces and basic settings to deduce the optimal puzzle pieces.

Of course, the Virtual Universe Company would never have imagined that this seemingly ordinary little program, which was so brain-intensive that it was difficult to even pass the time, actually concealed a daring alien race that wanted to use this opportunity to overthrow humanity.

……

Three days after receiving the supplies.

Compared to before, Number 1, who had reduced his workload by more than half, crossed his legs and pretended to be drinking, looking down at Perseus, who was busy working non-stop.

"Master, the 'Wood Soul Seed' module you requested has been successfully generated."

With a gentle push of the fingertip, a leaf projection flew out quickly, perfectly fitting together like a piece of jade that had just been polished.

"So fast?"

Upon hearing Number 1's voice, Perseus turned his head and glanced at the puzzle system "Origin," which was nearly a hundred times faster than Number 1 had predicted.

On the system interface, the finished "blade" module is emitting a faint glow.

As Perseus looked at the report card submitted by the Virtual Universe Corporation, scanned the puzzle-solving process recorded by the system, and recalled the unspeakable and unbearable days before, he couldn't help but gasp.

too fast!

The calculations were happening way too fast!!!

In fact, this was just a cheap item ordered for 1000 million cosmic coins.

Based on the system's processing speed of seven orders of magnitude for each price level, and two levels higher, "Origin" could obtain results within a day for those below the fifth-tier world lord—once he has the money, he'll definitely upgrade a few more levels to make that mechanical universe lord who controls the virtual universe work hard for him.

Wait a minute!

"Make the machine race do hard labor."

Perseus narrowed his eyes, considering the possibility of doing so.

A single machine-type arithmetic unit might not be sufficient, but what I need to do isn't some extraordinary calculation; it's just a jigsaw puzzle.

Without involving complex concepts like rules, this kind of simple physical assembly, as long as the computing power of these humanoid machines can be linked together to form a matrix, whether it's a vertical leap or a horizontal superposition, can continuously improve the efficiency of their future puzzle-solving.

"Unfortunately, all I can do now is dream about it."

If a domain lord crosses the territories of two races and runs wild in the territory of the mechanical race, and causes any big commotion, he's practically doomed.

Enslaving the machine race is also a problem!

This silicon-based life form has no soul, and its complex master-recognition mechanism requires specific methods to deal with. Without sufficient power, it is highly unlikely that it can control the puzzle code.

With that thought in mind, Perseus abandoned the plan and continued to struggle with the puzzle pieces in his hands.

Then.

Through a series of steps involving extracting energy elements from puzzle pieces, fusing puzzle pieces with cards, and then fusing puzzle pieces from the previous stage with cards, Perseus finally obtained the improved version of the Wood Soul Seed.

[Two-Star Heterogeneous Energy Talisman - Soul-Binding Wood LV10]

[Introduction: A special 'Wooden Soul Seed' is created by fusing various soul-binding plants and soul materials through special means. It can impose a special restraint on life forms at or below the Domain Lord level, retaining 70% of their comprehension and aptitude, causing a permanent and irreversible change in their thinking, and making them loyal to the host on whom the Soul-Binding Wood Threads were planted.]

[Note: This product has been transformed into a symbiotic system, significantly reducing the consumption of life force (lifespan reduced by 10%).]

"70% comprehension and aptitude... Reduces lifespan by 10%..."

"This data is enough for me to plant instigators within the human race!"

Perseus extracted information from the finished Soul-Binding Wood and then used paper to create a complex puzzle. The puzzle contained detailed information on all the materials used to make the Soul-Binding Wood, as well as some alternative materials that might be used for similar effects.

Suddenly, a new card appeared.

[Two-Star Redundant Card - Wooden Silk Soul Binding Technique (Modified) lv10]

[Description: A special external enslavement method that needs to be implanted when the enemy has lost all ability to resist. The formed Soul-Binding Wood Threads will gradually merge with the soul, and the fusion will be completely completed after ten cosmic years. It retains 70% of the original body's comprehension and aptitude, but reduces the maximum lifespan by 10%.]

[Note: This only applies to powerful individuals at or below the level of Domain Lord.]

Reaching out and lightly touching the card of the Wood Thread Soul Binding Technique, a secret technique instantly formed simultaneously in the mental seas of Perseus and the Myriad Poison Clone.

Perseus needed to use a large amount of materials to create Soul-Binding Wood Threads on the spot in order to perform the secret spell.

He seemed to have discovered a more convenient way to "plant the seed" for the Myriad Poisons Clone.

"Is the 'Soul-Binding Wood Silk' condensed by the Wood Silk Soul-Binding Technique also poison?"

Clearly, the talent of the Myriad Poisons Clone has defined this substance as a kind of "soul poison".

Since it's a poison, it means it can be transformed!

Having just replicated the third type of Domain Lord-level toxin, the Myriad Poisons clone decisively reached out and firmly grasped the constantly flowing, seemingly alive "green thread," which then entered its body.

Suddenly, in the next moment.

The colorful pupils of the Myriad Poisons clone slowly faded, and a feeling of weakness emanated from its body. It was only after Perseus injected a large amount of treasures similar to "Warm Flame" that it finally recovered and stabilized. However, the deathly gray in the eyes of the Myriad Poisons clone became more dangerous than before.

Soul-Binding Wood Silk!

A faint green light appeared on her forehead, followed by countless fine threads.

These threads only attack the soul, but they subtly influence the mind. Even if they are not implanted into the soul, they can still have an illusion-like effect.

"Why does the Myriad Poison Clone technique seem increasingly sinister?"

It was both poison and the illusionary effects created by the Soul-Binding Wood.

Perhaps I've started to develop a unique illusion potion build based on the illusion warrior style...

……

Upon confirming the successful modification of the Wood Soul Seed, Perseus implanted Soul-Binding Wood Threads into Tuor that very day.

Similarly, because the latter did not resist this transformation, the change in the other party's mindset was faster than expected after the Soul-Binding Wood Threads were implanted.

The afternoon is "I will serve my master".

At night, it became "the master is more important than the Silverwing Clan".

By the third day, the dense, fine threads were deeply embedded in the soul.

Perseus also felt an absolute sense of control, as if with a single thought he could make Tor offer his neck for execution.

Now we can train them with peace of mind!

He tossed Tuoer a two-star creature card, Winged Lv8. After fusing the card, Tuoer's life gene level directly increased to 10 times the special life threshold. Not only did his affinity for the Law of Wind increase, but he also mastered two innate secret techniques: "Tailwind" and "Wind Spirit Body".

Afterwards, Perseus tossed several wind-attribute energy treasures to Tor.

Confirming that with his upgraded talent and these treasures, Tuo'er could quickly advance to the level of Domain Lord, he was finally relieved. He immediately boarded his spaceship and left Galer Star, preparing to rush to Gulan Star as soon as possible to send those idiots from the Castle Merchant Guild to their deaths, so as not to affect his subsequent development plans.