Chapter 866: Chapter 866 - 383: The Brighter the Candle, the Fiercer the Storm (Part 2)

He silently recited the questions in his heart and then lightly tossed the dice. The three dice rolled on the carpet, and when they finally stopped, the combination they showed made his heart sink.

"Star of Destruction, Wheel of Chaos, Gate of Death." This was one of the most perilous combinations he had ever seen. No matter how you interpreted it, it pointed to the same conclusion: Advancing the shared consciousness technology at the current stage would lead to disastrous consequences. But when he changed the question to "research this technology after becoming an Ancient Alchemist," the dice showed a completely different result.

"Light of Wisdom, Wheel of Balance, Gate of Opportunity." This stark contrast gave him a deeper understanding of the importance of timing. Clearly, the difference in the level of power directly affects the risk coefficient when researching certain forbidden technologies. The Four-star Profession of an Ancient Alchemist might be the minimum threshold for accessing such technology.