I built the Black Tower City in Sumeru.

Chapter 95: Klee's Reunion with Abedo, the Test of the Hypostasis, and the New Concept of Abedo

Chapter 95: Klee's Reunion with Abedo, the Test of the Hypostasis, and the New Concept of Abedo's Magic Circle.

After Chen Bo finished speaking, Amber felt relieved and stepped onto the peculiar bridge paved with high-tech weapons.

Farusan walked behind Chen Bo, carefully stepping on the floating cannons, and couldn't help but mutter to herself, "Using such a precision weapon as a stepping stone is a bit of a waste of its potential."

There were many possible solutions, but Chen Bo chose the one that would generate the most entertainment value.

Chen Bo laughed and said, "Senior, look how much fun Keli is having."

"This is the best solution."

On the other side, Klee had landed safely and was waving back at them with great excitement on her little face.

When Amber stepped on it, every step felt unreal.

Because there is no connection between each floating cannon.

She couldn't help but look down at the abyss beneath her feet, and the howling wind made her shiver.

Amber genuinely felt that this was much more exciting than Windwing.

It felt like walking on a narrow bridge.

After passing through the last snow-covered pass, a warm, man-made camp appeared before them.

This was Aberdo's camp.

Here, a dozen or so alchemical lamps emit a soft glow, dispelling the chill and making the area less cold compared to other parts of the snow-capped mountains.

In the center of the camp, a blond young man in a white lab coat stood with his back to the crowd in front of an easel, lightly touching the canvas with his paintbrush.

He was so focused on his painting that the sound of footsteps from the crowd didn't distract him.

"Brother Abedo!"

Klee charged straight ahead like a small cannonball.

Upon hearing that familiar voice, the young man stopped what he was doing, turned around, and caught the red figure that had rushed into his arms.

"Klee, what brings you here?" Abedo patted Klee's head, his tone full of affection.

"Chairman Jean said Klee can come out and play!" Klee snuggled against him and pulled a bouncing bomb out of her backpack like a treasure: "Brother Abedo, look, Klee came up with a new formula, it's even more powerful."

Abedo took the bomb, examined it carefully, and nodded: "Hmm, the structure is very ingenious, and the fuse design is more stable. But it still can't be used casually in the snow-covered mountains. If it explodes in the wrong place, it could cause an avalanche."

"Okay!"

Amber stepped forward with a smile: "Abedo, we've brought guests from Sumeru to ask for your help."

Abedo then shifted his gaze from Keli to Chen Bo and his group.

His gaze was calm, yet it carried a penetrating, scrutinizing quality.

The gaze swept over Chen Bo and his group, finally settling on two spots.

First, there's the exquisitely crafted mechanical doll "Moon One," which seems otherworldly; second, there are the pair of fiery wings on Chen Bo's back that conceal their brilliance.

The former gave him a very special feeling.

The soul seemed to exist and not exist, as if it were dead, yet also as if it were alive.

The latter looks familiar; is it... a phaseless element?

"Hello, I'm Abedo." He nodded slightly as a greeting.

Chen Bo didn't beat around the bush and directly stated his purpose.

"Mr. Abedo, I need your help to set up a super-large fire element amplification alchemy array."

He pointed to the shapeless wings on his back: "This is my shapeless fire clone. I want to use the shapeless fire clone as my main battle clone. Therefore, I need to absorb a massive amount of fire element crystals to complete an enhancement."

"A clone?"

Abedo was somewhat puzzled. He took two steps forward to observe the pair of fiery wings up close and sense the spiritual power within them.

Yes, they are indeed spiritual forces from the same source.

"Interesting," Abedo said softly. "You possessed the Flame of the Aspect; what a brilliant idea."

As expected of Mondstadt's number one alchemist, he saw through the essence at a glance.

Chen Bo nodded: "That's one way to understand it."

Aberdo then turned his gaze to the three portable mechs hovering not far behind the three of them.

"Those, were they also your creations?"

"Some gadgets."

Abelardo paused for a moment, seemingly assessing something.

After a long silence, he spoke again, asking a question that surprised even Chen Bo.

"What you call enhancement, is it simply an infusion of power, or—feeding? These two types of magic arrays are completely different."

"Feeding?" Chen Bo repeated the word. "Is it the same behavior as humans?"

This is completely different from his original plan to violently charge the energy through a high-energy array; it sounds like a gentler approach.

Abedo nodded: "That's right. Feeding is just like humans eating. After eating, you won't become stronger immediately. You need to digest and train before it grows into a part of your power."

"Power infusion involves forcibly stuffing a massive amount of elemental power into this already formed clone's shell. It will quickly become stronger, but this comes at a price."

"First, the power will become mixed and difficult to control. The stronger the power, the stronger the spirit required to control it. I can sense that the spiritual power contained in your formless clone is not strong."

"An excessively powerful external force will, in turn, erode and dilute the spiritual imprint you left within it. Over time, this clone may escape your control, or even—give birth to a completely new and unfamiliar consciousness."

Chen Bo was taken aback; mental strength.

Yes, if I forcibly increase the power of the Formless Flame, can I really control that power?

I lack the spiritual capacity to match it, and it seems I have overlooked the risks at the level of the soul.

Growth takes time; trying to force growth will likely tear your soul apart.

"And how about feeding them?" Farusan also became interested and asked on Chen Bo's behalf.

Although Farusan knows a lot, her knowledge is so broad that she is not a top expert in any single subject.

Abedo turned to her, nodded politely, and replied, "Feeding is a completely different concept. A feeding alchemical array is no longer a simple energy channel, but a nest," a nurturing environment that simulates the growth of life.

"We will break down and purify the power of the fire element crystals, transforming it into the most fundamental nutrients." While your clone absorbs these nutrients, your spiritual power also needs to participate in this process simultaneously, guiding, integrating, and digesting them.

"This process will be slow, but each enhancement will deepen the connection between you and your clone."

Chen Bo understood; it was just like how he left the clone of the Formless Flame in place to slowly nurture it.

If you grow up gradually, your soul will also gradually strengthen as the pressure increases.

The growth of one's strength must be synchronized with one's spiritual strength.

Chen Bo truly felt that his trip hadn't been in vain, as he had heard some very novel ideas.

No one had ever possessed the Flame of No Form before, and this concept was quite novel to the academic community of Sumeru.

"I choose the second option," Chen Bo answered without hesitation.

"A wise choice." Abedo smiled approvingly. "However," Abedo changed the subject, "before we begin, I have a favor to ask."

"Speaking."

"I am very curious about the structure and nature of your 'formless avatar'." Abedo's eyes were filled with pure curiosity: "I want to conduct a series of tests on it and collect some data. This will be of great reference value to my ongoing research on 'the birth and transformation of life'."

Chen Bo laughed after hearing this.

This is also a good thing for him, and it will help Chen Bo to feel and understand his formless clone.

Having the top alchemists of Teyvat conduct a comprehensive "quality inspection" of your work, identifying potential flaws and areas for improvement, is a rare and invaluable opportunity.

And it's free.

"Of course, no problem." Chen Bo readily agreed. "I'd also like to hear your evaluation of my creation from an alchemical perspective."

"Great!" Abedo seemed excited. He picked up a recording tablet from the experimental table and asked, "Then, let's start with the most basic form mimicry. As far as I know, one of the core characteristics of the formless element is the indeterminacy of its form. To what extent can your clone mimic?"

"Well—" Chen Bo thought for a moment and said, "I haven't tested it either. Now, I'll gradually increase the difficulty and try it out."

After saying that, Chen Bo's concealed fiery wings instantly unfurled.

The flowing flames are no longer simply in the form of wings; they begin to elongate, twist, and reconstruct.

To everyone's astonishment, the pair of wings transformed into two fiery birds, one end to the other, chasing and circling each other until they finally merged into a constantly rotating, intricately structured ring of flames.

At the center of the circle, a lotus flower made of pure flame is slowly blooming.

Every detail is incredibly clear.

"Wow! So beautiful!" Klee's eyes widened in amazement.

Amber and Cole also gaped in astonishment.

This is a fusion of multiple forms, showcasing Chen Bo's powerful control capabilities.

However, even with just that, Chen Bo still felt quite relaxed.

It seems, it seems, could be made even more complicated.

With a thought, the slowly blooming lotus flower of flame froze instantly, and then collapsed with a bang!

The flowing flames are no longer gentle; they boil, surge, contract, stretch, fold, and reconstruct in the air!

One by one, precise, angular parts were "cast" out of thin air: the cannon barrel, the outer shell of the energy core, the prototype of the sight—each component was clearly distinguishable.

Chen Bo used the Flame of No Form to replicate every part of the floating cannon, totaling over a thousand pieces.

Subsequently, thousands of parts were assembled in sequence to form a flame creation identical to Chen Bo's floating cannon.

Despite the flowing flames, it exudes a cold, mechanical, and precise beauty.

In his dreams, Chen Bo often adjusts the 3D model with Naxida. The floating cannons and mechs are all designed and modified by Chen Bo himself.

Naxida provides this information for reference only.

Therefore, Chen Bo is very familiar with every part. Because he often plays with models in his dreams, his precise control has improved by more than one level.

"Wow! That feels amazing!" Klee's eyes sparkled.

This is not over yet.

With a soft hum, a dazzling ball of light quickly condensed at the muzzle of the flame floating cannon.

The next second, a solid beam of fire elemental energy shot out and accurately hit a protruding rock in the distance.

"boom!"

The hard rock shattered with a crash, sending fragments flying everywhere.

Replicating the structure and replicating the principle.

"————" Amber and Cole were too shocked to speak.

The Flame of No Form can only simulate some simple gestures, but Chen Bo actually simulated thousands of parts, each of which can be combined and used.

It's not just the external appearance that's replicated; the internal energy pathways, runes, and firing mechanism are all faithfully reproduced.

"Amazing mental control." Abbe-Do wrote rapidly on the record board: "You can simulate not only the external form, but also the detailed internal structure."

He raised his head, his gaze fixed intently on Chen Bo: "The Formless Element is truly a top-tier creative clay. Under the control of different wills, the structures it can simulate are vastly different."

"Such precise simulation capabilities are truly amazing."

Aberdo also gave it a high score without hesitation.

This test demonstrates that the natural Fire of No Form can only simulate some ordinary forms because the Fire of No Form's knowledge and understanding are too shallow.

Aberdo's praise was very sincere.

Although his mental strength is not high, his ability to control things precisely is unprecedented.

He stepped forward and carefully examined the floating flame cannon suspended in the air.

"I've discovered a strange place," Abedo muttered to himself. "The Flame of No Manifestation is a pure elemental creation. No matter how exquisitely you control it with your mental power, there will inevitably be energy dissipation at its edges—"

"And the parts you condense are as stable as metal castings."

Chen Bo explained with a smile, "Because my Formless Fire has a physical form."

"I used an alchemy array to fuse the Formless Flame with an alloy, thus giving it a concrete form."

"Or rather, my clone is not a pure formless energy body, but a half-elemental, half-mechanical life form with a stable physical form."

Amber and Cole were completely confused, only knowing that it was very impressive.

Klee tilted her head and concluded, "That means Anil's fire is super, super hard fire!"

"So, is this still some kind of metallic life form?" Abedo was astonished by Chen Bo's ingenious idea.

Metallic life is a new form that is distinct from real life.

What a clever idea.

I benefited greatly from this conversation.

After hearing Chen Bo's explanation, Abedo's eyes became even more inquisitive.

He felt as if he had discovered a perfect ore unlike any he had ever seen before, and he couldn't wait to explore its internal texture and structure.

"Theory is ultimately just a castle in the air. I want to personally verify its foundation. Please use your Formless Flame to attack me to your heart's content."

After saying that, Aberdo took a few steps back, creating a safe distance.

Without any unnecessary movements, he drew a simple arc with his one-handed sword in front of him, and a golden rock-flower quietly bloomed in the snow.

That was his "Fleeting Flower," a product of the combination of alchemy and geomantic power.

"Please." Abedo gestured with his hand.

"Should I test the physical properties of my Flame of No Manifestation through a collision?" Chen Bo thought for a moment, preparing to condense it into his most handy weapon.

The Fire Hypostasis funnels turned into pools of flowing liquid, then began to rapidly transform and reconstruct, becoming a giant warhammer three meters long!

It is exactly the shape of the electromagnetic detonator that Chen Bo often uses.

On the surface of the warhammer, flames surged like blood vessels, while the hammerhead itself displayed the deep color of some kind of alloy.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony."

Chen Bo grabbed the sledgehammer with one hand and slammed it down on Aberdo.