Chapter 2075: Chapter 48: Attempting to Break Through to the Sixth Echelon... and Failing (12k-word Chapter)

The previously missing information, the unknown key elements, have now been deduced one by one by Ian.

The Domain of Extremes, the requirements for the Sixth Echelon, the essence of the Star God, the principle of the Perpetual Motion Machine, the correlation between the Light Element Furnace and the True Aether Furnace, the further method for the Heart of Terra, and... to once again become a Pioneer.

Many accumulated problems have been resolved, and now, although Ian cannot see the direction of the future, he feels that everything ahead is bright.

But now, Terra’s biggest issue also stands before Ian.

Due to a thousand years of chaos, the rule of powerful figures for a millennium, nowadays, the Terra People revere strength immensely, respecting power.

—— Therefore, to integrate the power of Whole Terra, absolute strength is needed to conquer all opponents, becoming the sole emperor and the sole ruler of this planet.

But, every strong individual on Terra has their unique skills.

The Fae have the Light Element Furnace and Fallen Star City.

The Fiery Flame Land has Flame Reincarnation and Silent Abyss.

Steep Ridge Fortress has the True Aether Furnace and the Apocalypse Armament.

The Empire is even more so, everyone experienced it not long ago, and no one wants to go through it a second time.

Each is a formidable opponent, each possessing supreme skills, and behind those seemingly unremarkable factions lie secret weapons ready to be deployed, causing destruction and shocking the world if used!

Even Ian can only guarantee an advantage in one-on-one situations, but facing a siege would be perilous... of course, other Fifth Energy Level powerhouses face the same issue.

Just like Axel facing Michael and Ian, even though his strength surpassed the two by a significant margin, he ultimately could only be sealed.

It sounds like everything is advantageous for Ian.

Now, all Terra People are already very familiar with Ian, and there are quite a few who admire and worship him as the creator of the Arcane Pathway, with the Supreme Spirit Sect faintly becoming the fifth major Orthodox Church.

In such an environment, coupled with Ian’s Pioneer Platform screening for special attributes, he theoretically becomes the ultimate victor of the Perpetual Motion Machine vote.

But that is merely theoretical.

Because, before the vote happens, there will certainly be multiple powerhouses joining forces to challenge Ian, swearing to use force to smash Ian’s invincible reputation, usurping his prestige and fame for themselves!

The biggest problem on Terra is right here.

—— Without overwhelming advantage, it’s very difficult to defeat the combined forces of other powerhouses, therefore can’t obtain the Perpetual Motion Machine.

—— But without obtaining the Perpetual Motion Machine, one can’t ascend to the Sixth Echelon and can’t utterly crush other same-level powerhouses.

It belongs to the situation.

Ian had anticipated this issue long before, which is why he gradually consumed the Fiery Flame Land, and then decisively challenged the Ashen King in a one-on-one duel before other powerhouses could react, and the Ashen King, who was already bored by all worldly affairs, was willing to duel with Ian, providing each other with the desired outcome.

But this is already the limit; afterwards, no other Fifth Energy Level individuals will engage in a duel with him.

To this end, Ian is searching for a method to break the impasse.

And the Fairy Homeland, along with the [Light Element Furnace], is his key to breaking through.

"Empress."

Inside the Light Element Furnace, Ian opened his eyes, turned his head to the expectant Fairy Queen and said, "I have mastered the forging method of the Light Element Furnace and understood the essence of the Spirit Casting Machine... not just that."

"I also know the method to reach the Sixth Echelon."

[Wh, what?!]

The Fairy Queen was already happy because she knew that when Ian reshapes the Domain of Void with the Power of the Light Realm and creates another Light Element Furnace, would be the time for the Fae to return to their homeland in the Domain of Void, soaring in dreams and fantasies once again.

Yet she hadn’t expected that this Prophet had found the road to the Sixth Echelon after encountering the Silver Sea for merely a dozen or so minutes?

[This is good news!]

The Fairy Queen didn’t know what expression to face Ian with, only circling around him rapidly, her voice shifting from surprise to elation: [I knew it! Although far beyond my expectation, indeed, inheriting the Rites of the Star Gods, you are the ’Pioneer’, the future ’Creator’!]

After circling for a while, ignoring inertia, the Fairy Queen stopped, staring closely at Ian, her large eyes filled with determination: [Ian, when, and where do you plan to break through to the Sixth Echelon? What materials do you need for the breakthrough?]

[Tell me, as the leader of the Fairy Clan, what haven’t I seen? Whatever materials you require, I will prepare them for you!]

"Right here."

Ian resolutely said, "Right now."

Upon hearing this response, having observed the development of human civilization since ancient times and lived through tens of thousands of years, the Fairy Queen exhibited a rare expression of astonishment and incredibility, "I truly have never seen this before."

[You say... now?]

"What?" Ian raised an eyebrow, "You don’t believe me?"

[I believe, but...]

The Fairy Queen whispered, then her voice grew louder: [Heavenly Father above—this is, this is...]

[This is too interesting!] She said excitedly, [You mean right now?!]

"Right now."

Ian turned his head away from the Fairy Queen, focusing directly on the Silver Sea before him: "As long as there is the Light Element Furnace, I can attempt directly connecting the Great Aether Circulation, forcefully try to advance to the Sixth Echelon with my ’Guiding Star’!"

"Even though the success rate is not high, it’s worth a try."

"Don’t forget, unlike other Fifth Energy Level powerhouses, I also possess the ’Rites of the Star Gods’, designed as a guide and pioneer!"