When the second battle ended, it was already nighttime.

The front line had advanced to the edge of the Mechanical Creation Furnace. With the results of the first battle, the second became much easier.

The coordination and battle strategies were smoother and more successful due to the prior experience. Those collaborating with Li Ang for the first time in the Order Knight also understood his various intentions and could properly showcase their strength with his support, achieving victory in the second battle in no time.

In the two battles, nearly thirty Furnace Guards were destroyed, and now these metal guards no longer swarmed forward in batches. They just stood in the distance guarding the Mechanical Creation Furnace, which was presumably the road leading to the control platform.

The Ocean Bubble floated overhead, maintaining a suitable temperature, using some metal debris as cover, and the team took a temporary rest below.

While resting among the collapsed and melted guard debris, many people looked up at the continuously operating giant mechanical sphere, marveling at it.

Even though Nebis had many ancient relics, the appearance of each revealed a glimpse of the splendor of ancient times to the world, enhancing people’s imagination of the distant past and bringing new colors and opportunities to the world by utilizing them.

"This time, your achievements are significant," Melegon said beside Li Ang.

Li Ang was still savoring the experience of just learning to use the [Decomposition Light Wave], analyzing its level.

According to his understanding, this move was equivalent to the reverse application of the Melting and Gathering Law, a magic specifically aimed at destroying matter, only blockable by a Domain or the Power of Law, or neutralizable by an equally pure Magic Power attack.

In other words, if the enemy came into contact with this light wave unprepared, no matter how sturdy the body, it would be decomposed.

"I always follow the guild rules," Li Ang smiled at the Order Knight Commander. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Bringing the Mechanical Creation Furnace to light was a decision he had thought over.

Although his initial instinctive thought was to monopolize the place, thoroughly study its foundations, and completely grasp the power of the Island Builder Civilization.

But the threat of the Empire was imminent. They threatened not only the City of the Ship’s Rudder; from Li Ang’s perspective as a Transmigrator, this force intended to set the skies ablaze with war.

Moreover, the Machine Core Tunnel had always been something researched and explored by the City of the Ship’s Rudder’s residents over the years. Li Ang opened the door, and subsequent matters could not be hidden, unless he resolved to eliminate all those who knew about the tunnel during the Empire’s misdeeds and bury the secret completely.

But doing that would make it impossible for him to explain to the team members, and it wouldn’t align with his values.

Moreover, conquering the entire relic requires a considerable amount of power accumulation time.

Considering the rewards from the past Celestial Group’s conquest of the Desperate Secret Realm, collaborating with the Guild to conquer this place, Li Ang would still have the priority access to the Mechanical Creation Furnace, and at the same time, the Guild could use it to enhance their strength.

Finally, after incorporating the merit settlement, the system would also grant a large amount of Professional Points.

The results of previously combining the Magic Guide and Dragon Summoner had been observed, which directly added combat power at the level of Leviathan manipulating pure demon statues. Now, the Professional Points were the most stable and fast way to enhance his strength.

"You can find a way to even such relics; I have great confidence in our future actions."

Melegon said, "When the news reaches the Holy City, the Speaker will have someone cooperate with the shipyards to manage this place. This is a casting site, and once it is utilized, we Order Knights will be the first to benefit."

The Knight Commander’s face showed a smile, "Captain Alma will be glad to hear about this as well."

"Uh, her..."

That young lady must be quite interested in this place, though last time she was upset due to the troublesome young girl, not sure how to smooth the atmosphere next time they meet.

And the subtle smiling expression of the Commander in front of him made Li Ang feel a little uneasy.

What do these people see my relationship with that Douding as?

"Such relics will surely attract people from the Dome Furnace Association as well, and our average equipment allocation will definitely go up a level. I owe you a big one this time."

"Isn’t that a coincidence."

Li Ang showed the Dome Furnace Association emblem to Melegon.

The Knight Commander was taken aback, staring at Li Ang for a few seconds: "You never cease to amaze me, or rather, being a strong person truly reflects comprehensive strength."

"A strong person, me?"

"Who else? This relic’s strategy couldn’t proceed without you at all."

Li Ang scratched his head, looking back at the road traveled over these days. While he couldn’t ignore the fact that he had become stronger, being naturally referred to as a strong person by someone of this rank was an experience he hadn’t felt before.

"Today was tiring, let everyone rest, who knows what cards this civilization might have left for tomorrow."

Li Ang ended the conversation with Melegon and returned to his group and Xiaomo. The two Meimeis, with no one else standing with them, were circling around the cross-legged Water Dragon transformation, talking about something.

"Whew, really exhausted," Xiaomo laughed, "But I haven’t participated in battles of this scale for a long time, it feels pretty good."

"The Fellowship of Fortunate Stars went to the Desperate Secret Realm quite a few times, right?"

"Quite a few, but my ability usually involves in-depth investigation of internal structures and whatnot. There are many talented people over there, so it’s rare for me to stand on the front battlefield, unlike back then."

What he refers to as "back then" is naturally the time when everyone was together at The Soul Apex.