Post-Apocalyptic Survival Modpack

Chapter 60: The Stars Change

Since the establishment of the territory, the control over the workbench has been very strict.

Although this thing is common, its importance is extremely high.

Even if Wang Ji didn't mention it, Ian and Ryder, the two veterans of the territory's management, had long anticipated the potential problems that might arise from not restricting the workbench.

Even though the average quality of residents in the ideal community is much higher than that of the empire, there is still no guarantee that nothing unexpected will happen.

Therefore, the use of the workbench has always been under supervision, and the synthesis work is carried out by designated personnel in designated locations.

The crafting recipes for the workbench were deliberately removed from the "Crafting Manual" provided to staff.

Although few people know the crafting recipes on the workbench, if left unchecked, someone might accidentally discover them and cause trouble.

If this thing falls into the hands of someone with malicious intent, the consequences are unpredictable.

To prevent potentially huge hidden dangers, the use and control of the workbench must be implemented.

Regulation has always been a challenge.

But now that we have the Magic Network, things have become simple again.

Wang Ji convened this meeting to discuss this matter.

"Open up the workbench so that everyone can use it."

However, the prerequisite is that each use must be done through the Magic Network, specifying the synthesis recipe and quantity, and leaving a record.

To achieve this effectively, a new functional building called the 'Synthesis Institute' was proposed.

The inner network oversees the operation, while the interior of the building is managed automatically by puppets.

After applying for the synthesis, simply input the materials, and the synthesis center will automatically output the corresponding items and deliver them to the residents.

Synthesis has become more flexible and convenient to some extent, improving productivity while eliminating potential risks as much as possible.

At present, this is the only way to tentatively open it up.

However, Wang Ji believes that one day, everything can be gradually and completely opened up.

Even if that day may be a long time away.

Having dealt with the two most important matters recently, Wang Ji was in a great mood.

First, adopt a gentle approach to insects, try to coexist with them, and avoid violence unless absolutely necessary.

Secondly, the open crafting table has limited use, and the MagicNet has added crafting manuals that can be accessed by everyone.

Hopefully nothing goes wrong...

Wang Ji continued to observe, and also had some ideas about the new module.

I hesitated before because many modules are no longer very helpful for the current King of the Rift; perhaps only one or two items are truly useful.

The currently available alchemy and sorcery systems are more than sufficient and quite powerful.

Furthermore, even if many modules are materialized, they lack the corresponding resources and cannot be created out of thin air.

But... what would happen if it were to materialize?

At night, Wang Ji left his residence and came to an open space.

He looked up at the lush night sky, where streaks of light and shadow flashed before his eyes.

Starlight Magic

Cognitive points -1.

On this day, the celestial phenomena changed.

Morin walked out in astonishment, looked up at the sky, and remained motionless.

Other high-ranking magic users in the capital did the same; without exception, everyone who noticed the change turned their gaze to the sky.

The stars at the zenith shifted, forming sixteen new constellations.

A mysterious force emerged with the new constellation, but it wasn't evenly distributed across the land.

Some astrologers started slapping themselves in the face, trying to bring themselves back to reality.

But some people are very happy.

Wang Ji recognized the new energy; it was "stellar energy."

"It actually changed the world..."

Those are stars, fixed stars, enormous celestial bodies, not some light bulb hanging overhead.

How could things have changed so much all of a sudden?

etc--

Wang Ji suddenly realized something.

Actually, not necessarily.

It seems that this world has never been proven to be a planet, and no one has ever explored what's above the heavens.

It is not necessarily the "universe" as we perceive it.

Thinking of this, Wang Ji couldn't help but take a deep breath. There were just too many unknowns…

However, there is still a problem.

"The constellations have changed, we have star energy, but what about the resources?"

"What about aquamarine? What about crystal?"

"And what about the most important energy-gathering crystal?"

Without these, how can we develop?

If it cannot develop, then wouldn't it be a waste of its manifestation?

Just like redstone, the required resources simply don't exist in this world, nor can they be found in Hell.

Wang Ji was speechless for a long time, standing in the open space of the square, but he still couldn't come up with a solution.

Just as he was about to go back.

At the zenith, as if summoned by something, a star split off from its body into a tiny, insignificant fragment, which drifted toward the earth.

Wang Ji felt something and suddenly stopped and looked up.

In the sky above, a star suddenly became even brighter, shining like a high-powered light bulb, so bright that Wang Ji couldn't help but squint.

"Can stars really be this bright?"

That star grew bigger and bigger... bigger and bigger...

and many more.

No, it's nine out of ten wrong.

It doesn't look like a star.

"Holy crap, a meteorite!"

Wang Ji cried out in alarm. The next moment, he was engulfed by a massive explosion, and the square where he was located was instantly destroyed.

Many residents were startled by the noise and turned on their lights to come out and check.

"Tough luck."

Amidst the ruins of the plaza, Wang Ji patted his robes and couldn't help but mutter a phrase.

The meteorite didn't do much damage to him; his shield didn't even budge. But being hit like that all of a sudden was anything but a cause for celebration.

However, when he saw what was falling, Wang Ji couldn't help but take a deep breath and silently retract his previous words.

A huge, pure white crystal, radiating starlight, floated in the crater created by the explosion.

That's... an energy-gathering crystal.

As the crystal fell with the meteor, the stellar energy began to permeate the earth, giving birth to new minerals underground.

Countless people were alarmed by the changes in the world and tried to find the root cause.

This also includes some people in the capital city.

"The constellations changed, and a meteorite fell in a remote area in the far north."

A high-ranking sorcerer returned to his tower and pondered.

"The world has changed again..."

He looked toward the direction of the Four Towers of Miracles, his gaze seemingly able to penetrate the walls.

After a moment, he shook his head again.

It's unlikely that he did it; the world can't perceive his existence.

However, related research should not lag behind.

He thought of the meteorite.

"I don't know if it landed in the mountains or the snowfields behind the mountains. This is really troublesome."

"Send people to the far north to search."

An order was issued from this high-ranking official, and the already limited manpower in the capital due to the natural disaster was further reduced, with a batch of people being sent to the north.

On the one hand, they searched for meteorites, and on the other hand, they collected information from various places to see if the world had changed due to the movement of stars.

As for the task of compiling and reporting information, it was naturally handed over to the Imperial Secretary.

Why not go to the intelligence officer about this?

Giovanni looked at the high-ranking sorcerer who had come to his door in person, and dared not utter a single word of 'no,' only nodding while complaining inwardly.

"I will do my best, sir."

"Yes, I know you are one of the few capable people here. Do a good job, and there will be a reward."

A new round of changes has begun.

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(End of this chapter)