Chapter 409: The Plan

"Are you planning to use this method to save Roberte Yvonne?"

Anthony had heard the full details from Li Mochen, so he guessed the latter's intention.

"This method is indeed feasible, with a high success rate. But if you do this, she will have an undeniable weakness from then on."

"Of two evils, choose the lesser. If we don't do this, she will have no future. And the weakness you mentioned can be remedied."

As Li Mochen spoke, he took out a set of array diagrams from his Ring of Universe.

"What if this crystal itself has a defensive power at the level of a holy artifact, and can gradually purify as Roberte's soul strengthens?"

Anthony said nothing, carefully examining Li Mochen's array diagrams, then a strange light shone in his eyes.

"You've piqued my interest again, A Mo. But allow me to complain first: your skill in magical arrays really needs improvement. Is this the result of translating the Eastern Golden Tripod Array script into Latin? It's too crude, too dogmatic—simply unsightly, and not very suitable for Roberte's condition. Moreover, although Latin is the 'divine script' designated by the Church of Light and is currently the most powerful and mysterious magical script, it doesn't suit this array diagram. I think Phoenician script would be better. I can optimize it—"

Li Mochen smiled, unconcerned by Anthony's mockery.

He had translated the magical script from the Primordial Dome into this world's Latin precisely to use Anthony's wisdom to perfect it.

Because this set of array diagrams was not tailored for Roberte Yvonne, but was originally created by a demonic sect called 'Blood View Path' for a technique called 'Wind Demon Annihilation Art,' and it was truly unsuitable for that 'Blood-Eyed Angel.'

Otherwise, he could have used the original array diagrams to refine a 'Blood Spirit Crystal.'

"But there are three difficulties at present: first, we have no way of knowing Roberte's brainwave frequency, which will affect the compatibility between the Mind Crystal and her soul; second, in the event of a backlash from the myriad spirits, how to perfectly extract her divine soul and implant it into the Mind Crystal container; third and most critically, I don't know what divine authority she obtained from the 'War Angel's Heart,' so I would have to exclude that divine authority when designing the array diagram."

"All War Angel's Hearts are identical, so the divine authority she wields will also be the Wind of Battle. You can study it on me."

At this moment, a red light appeared on Li Mochen's brow, and a whirlwind swirled around him.

"There's no need to worry about the second point; I have my methods. So the first difficulty you mentioned is the real problem. I think we'll have to use instruments for on-site detection."

"On-site detection and on-site fabrication, is that it?"

Anthony Braden pondered for a moment, then nodded: "Alright. As long as these three difficulties can be resolved, everything else is not a problem. I can help you perfect this array diagram. But A Mo, I have conditions on my end. First, you must allow me to use this knowledge in other areas, such as the artificial intelligence 'Venus' I am designing."

"Agreed!" Li Mochen replied without hesitation: "But we must sign a soul contract. The secret art of the 'Blood Spirit Crystal' is limited to your personal use; it cannot be further disseminated or learned by others."

If this secret art fell into the hands of cults and demonic mages in this world, who knew what turmoil it would cause. If it led to more bloody tragedies, then both of them would be guilty of grave sins.

After all, in the Primordial Dome, the so-called righteous alliance had killed hundreds of thousands of beings—at least ninety percent of them innocent—just to eradicate the inheritance of this secret art and prevent its resurgence.

"No problem! I wouldn't dare let those lawless bastards get their hands on it."

Anthony smiled: "If this Blood Spirit Crystal ultimately succeeds, then the 'Blood-Eyed Angel' Roberte Yvonne will surely become a demigod in the future. So, according to the principle of reciprocity, you'll have to help me ascend to Legendary before long."

Li Mochen's eyes narrowed as he looked at the man.

Even without using the 'Celestial Divine Mechanism Profound Pivot Locking Star Secret Art', he could tell that this man was entangled in a complex web of karma.

This was a man gazed upon by the gods, possessing wisdom and talent that even the deities envied.

How could Anthony Braden easily enter the legendary realm? Otherwise, his father, who was also considered a genius, would not have passed away so early.

"The God of Crafts and Forging?"

Those deities who held dominion over crafts and forging were undoubtedly Anthony's natural enemies.

"Not only that, but possibly the Goddess of Magic, and even my teacher."

Anthony spread his hands as if unconcerned, but hatred gleamed in his eyes: "The best way to deal with competitors is to eliminate them before they grow."

Li Mochen pondered for a moment, then agreed readily: "Alright, I will do my utmost without harming myself."

According to the principle of reciprocity, even hundreds of billions of gold shields would not be enough to repay this favor.

What was a demigod worth? Far more than a hundred billion.

"Then you can have the fleet slow down a bit and delay at sea for a few more days. This can't be resolved in three to five days; I need more time. I guess you don't want another accident like the Light Demon No. 7? Damn, I was too impatient back then."

Whenever 'Light Demon No. 7' was mentioned, Anthony's face was full of regret.

Li Mochen was of the same mind: "I have already instructed Brigadier General Wallace Clayton. Due to power failures in three old ships of our convoy, we will stay in the nearby waters for a few more days."

Then he tapped his finger on White Thomas's forehead. It was like pressing a start button; the latter was instantly activated, quickly waking up and looking at Li Mochen with a bewildered gaze.

"Now you can tell me who is behind you."

The 'Blood Spirit Crystal' could indeed help White Thomas resist Li Chunchu's demigod-level curse and Styx contract, but this crystal was ultimately crafted by Li Mochen himself.

This meant that Mr. Thomas's life and death had fallen further under his control.

In fact, if Li Mochen wished, he could forcibly twist his will.

White Thomas was dazed for a moment, then uttered a name with a complex expression.

Because the existence of the 'Blood Spirit Crystal' also allowed him to ignore the spiritual contract made with his previous employer.

Li Mochen's eyes narrowed, and then he gave another order: "Within three days, can you reach Legendary Level 2?"

The power of the 'War Angel's Heart' fragment could achieve this. White Thomas had only been deliberately suppressing it to avoid the Devouring of Ten Thousand Spirits.

If he hadn't also been a magic swordsman, he could even have reached Legendary Level 3.

"As you wish!"

White Thomas bowed respectfully. He knew he had no choice. Moreover, the existence of the 'Blood Spirit Crystal' had already spared him some of the consequences of the 'War Angel's Heart'.