Chapter 237: 021: The Trouble with Renovation and the Final Decision

Returning to the Tower, Lynch immediately dove into the laboratory, engaging in his specialized work: Biological Transformation.

In the spacious laboratory, Lynch placed the Evil Tree Demon onto the experiment table. At this moment, the Evil Tree Demon had already fallen into deep sleep.

After abandoning its physical form, the strength of the Evil Tree Demon drastically dropped to apprentice level. This tier possessed very low resistance to mental manipulation, and Lynch easily subdued it into deep sleep using an apprentice-level spell, [Sleep].

Subsequently, Lynch picked up a surgical knife and began his work.

He started by cutting open the head of the Evil Tree Demon, revealing a tumor-like fruit inside. This was the central node of the Evil Tree Demon, equivalent to the brain of ordinary organisms.

Lynch retrieved tools like the Rune Pen and engraving knife, meticulously carrying out a series of modifications to the fruit.

The temperament of the Evil Tree Demon was excessively violent and uncontrollable. When kept by its master, it would constantly seek ways to attack the host, even a typical Spiritual Imprint would struggle to restrain it, making it highly unsuitable as a Magic Pet.

To control it, its thinking and consciousness needed to be modified first. These nasty traits had to be eradicated.

“Ssss…”

The engraving knife, as thin as a toothpick, slid across the walnut-sized central fruit, leaving behind precise runes while simultaneously manipulating the neural pathways threaded through it.

It was an extremely intricate and advanced operation, as challenging as carving patterns onto rice grains. A single mistake could result in the immediate death of the Evil Tree Demon.

Such precision was indicative of wizard-level expertise. Across the entire Ancient Ruins, there were likely no more than ten individuals capable of performing such procedures, and Lynch was undoubtedly the youngest among them.

Over the years, Lynch had relentlessly enhanced his professional skills. He had absorbed all the knowledge housed in both the Silver Library and the Golden Library, along with extensive biological transformation-related subject matter. His skill had advanced significantly as a result.

[First Tier Magic Plants Transformation max]

[High-level Life Overview max]

[Wizard-level Monster Physiological Structure Chapter Max]

[Dimension Life Theory…]

At this moment, Lynch’s ability to transform life forms encompassed all apprentice-level creatures, including Magic Plants and monsters within the wizard tier, theoretically enabling him to modify any creature below Second Tier Life.

As the saying goes, “Learn to apply knowledge.”

Having acquired so many related skills, he naturally wanted to produce some tangible results—continuing to modify various bizarre life forms, testing professional knowledge while simultaneously augmenting his combat prowess.

Although Lynch now possessed wizard-level strength, he lacked sufficient avenues to fully utilize his powers. Despite learning hundreds of spells, most were restricted to apprentice level; his true Wizard Power was limited to [Angry Dragon Flame] and [Time Suspension].

For someone like Lynch, who firmly believed in mastering multiple skills, having only two spells was clearly insufficient.

Over the years, Lynch repeatedly sought additional wizard-level spells. However, the circulation of these spells was strictly regulated, leaving Lynch without any access. Even frequent visits to external markets yielded nothing.

Wizard-level knowledge is strictly prohibited from being traded.

If he couldn’t find it externally, then he would have to uncover it himself!

Lynch’s loyal subordinates—Barton, Frankenstein, Iron Armor Little Treasure, and Parker—had all reached the peak level of high-level apprentices. In theory, further modification could elevate them to wizard-level beings.

Thus, these days, Lynch had been researching ways to channel wizard-level power to facilitate this evolution for his followers.

“I see… So this is how energy circulation works? It doesn’t align entirely with the descriptions in the books…”

“This must be the cross-shaped magical circuit…”

“Integrating such energy circuits for Barton and the others wouldn’t be overly difficult, but can their physical cells sustain this pervasive energy?”

“Additionally, the division metrics of each cell need to be recalculated…”

“It’s truly difficult!”

After a meticulous session of research, Lynch frowned deeply.

Dissecting and studying the Evil Tree Demon’s body structure, Lynch discovered that upgrading his followers’ life forms was far more challenging than anticipated.

Materials across both organic and inorganic spectrums needed complete replacement, and any slight error risked catastrophic physical explosions.

These followers were painstakingly crafted by Lynch, requiring immense effort. Destroying them due to their inability to handle wizard-level power would be an irreversible loss.

Perhaps creating new wizard-level life forms was a better path?

Yet…

Lynch considered the possibility, but the costs would be exorbitantly high.

Wizard-level life forms on this land were under strict supervision. Without money, no one would provide materials for experimentation. Only rare, anomalous arrivals like the Evil Tree Demon could be freely accessed, but such opportunities were extremely limited.

Even obtaining this one Evil Tree Demon required prolonged surveillance. If he intended to gather a complete set of materials to construct wizard-level life forms, the required expenditure would be astronomical.

“Where should I start?” Lynch analyzed seriously.

First, Parker was excluded.

Parker followed a bloodline-based path, having already fused with a wizard-level Earth Dragon Bloodline. Its current requirement was meticulous cultivation over time to fully awaken the bloodline energy within its body, making further transformations unnecessary for the moment.

That left Barton and Frankenstein.

Modifying these two was a better choice, but Lynch didn’t currently have suitable materials, and the risks remained significant.

Both were flesh-and-blood beings, with every tissue composed of cells. Improper modifications leading to bodily explosions would be a grave waste, given the high costs of their materials.

Ultimately, that left Iron Armor Little Treasure.

Thanks to the alchemical knowledge Lynch amassed over the years, along with previous guidance from Somda, Lynch was confident about advancing Iron Armor Little Treasure.

Additionally, although Iron Armor Little Treasure’s components were also expensive, most of the raw materials were metallic. Even worst-case scenario failure resulting in explosions wouldn’t be as costly to repair as the others.

After much deliberation, modifying Iron Armor Little Treasure was undoubtedly the most suitable option. Yet, this choice still faced the usual problem—

Material scarcity.

Transforming a complete wizard-level life form required far more than individual cells or bloodlines. It necessitated considerable quantities of comprehensive wizard-tier materials, which were not only expensive but lacked accessible supply channels.

In this realm, almost all wizard-level materials were barred from free trade.

“It seems I must embark on an expedition…”

Since resources couldn’t be obtained within the Witch Domain, then he must seek alternatives elsewhere. In the Shadow Sea Domain, there exists a mysterious island adrift across the river of time, brimming with historical enigmas. What secrets might it conceal?

It’s time to bring them to light…

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