He once again condensed an energy-structured terrain map. Now, the continent on the map had far more detailed features.

Lyon pointed to the map and explained.

"At the center of the continent is a giant lake with a diameter of two hundred kilometers. Four rivers flow out from the lake, dividing the continent into four triangular regions."

"The northern region is mainly plains and glacier terrain."

"The southern region consists of magma and wastelands."

"The western region is a combination of plateaus and mountainous areas."

"The eastern region features basins and forests."

"Most of the world's major terrains exist here, so all magical creatures can find a habitat suitable for themselves."

Lyon then pointed to the lake at the center of the map.

"I'm planning to build the magic academy above the lake, in the form of a floating island. What do you all think?"

Everyone was momentarily stunned by what they heard.

Banner shook his head. "I think it sounds great. There's nothing to add."

"Then let's first go take a look at the center of the lake together."

Lyon used telekinesis to lift everyone and flew toward the center of the continent.

Soon, a vast lake appeared before their eyes.

Though called a lake, this was already no different from an ocean.

The lake's edges gently ebbed and flowed, remaining calm.

But the closer they got to the center, the stronger the wind and waves became.

Some "lake regions" were even experiencing storms, with waterspouts forming.

All of this was the result of natural evolution under the influence of world energy.

In the future, once this small world was connected to Earth's space, such phenomena would occur naturally due to external environmental changes like sunlight, gravity, and temperature.

The group hovered at the center of the lake.

Accompanying them was a massive mountain peak.

Lyon flattened the base of the mountain, then used magic to invert it and suspend it directly above the center of the lake.

From afar, it looked like a giant floating island suspended in midair.

Next, he began layering stabilization spells without restraint.

Vikander defense runes, rune inscriptions, solidification arrays, warlock negation spells...

One glowing ring after another swept across the island's surface.

By the time Lyon stopped, the floating island already had enough defensive power to resist most surface-level attacks.

"That should do it." Lyon looked over the floating island with satisfaction. "Plain and unpretentious, but awe-inspiring at a glance. Absolutely perfect."

"In the future, we might even have the chance to invite Odin and the others over. Let them see the new secret realm of Kamar-Taj for themselves."

Lyon said it casually, but beside him, Wong and Mordo's eyes lit up instantly.

In their minds, they suddenly pictured Odin arriving, glancing around, and then being astonished beyond belief that Midgard has this kind of place.

Just imagining that scene filled them with delight.

"This place will serve as the location of the magic academy from now on."

Lyon landed on the floating island with the others. "As for how to construct the academy and raise the magical creatures, just follow your project proposal—I'll leave it all to you."

Wong patted his chest confidently. "If there's one thing Kamar-Taj doesn't lack, it's talent. Lyon, don't worry—I guarantee this new academy won't fall short of Asgard's gaudy golden palaces!"

Mordo and Banner also pulled their attention away from surveying the surroundings.

They both declared confidently, "There won't be any problem raising magical creatures either."

"Speaking of raising things," Tony cut in at this moment, "I recently came up with a good idea—why don't you let me give it a try too?"

"You sure?" Lyon teased. "Tony, don't tell me you're offering to help, only to secretly build an armor factory somewhere."

"How can you think of me like that?" Tony clutched his chest dramatically in mock agony. "A single armor factory—does that not count for all the beautiful women I've hired as your nanny?"

"So you really do plan to build one?" Lyon knew he hadn't misjudged Tony.

Tony spread his arms. "This small world is huge. Kamar-Taj only has a handful of people, and the magical creatures aren't that many—it's such a waste. Why not make full use of it?"

"Don't build it here. This is Kamar-Taj, a sacred land of magic. If you really want one, I'll make you a small personal world ring later," Lyon said helplessly.

"Really?" Tony said in surprise, his face lighting up. "What about Pepper?"

"Pepper gets one too."

"Oh, my dear Lyon, how are you this handsome today? Come, let your big brother give you a big hug!" Tony exaggeratedly opened his arms.

"Hey, do you have to be this shameless?" Lyon dodged Tony's bear hug.

"What are you dodging for? Remember to make them the same style—Pepper will be even happier that way." Tony managed to throw his arm around Lyon's shoulders and winked.

"How about heart-shaped?"

"You want me to keep it in a ring box for life? Make it look like an Iron Man helmet!"

"Pepper probably won't like your Iron Man helmet."

"Then inlay it with a diamond. Use vibranium for the 'diamond'—that way the world it holds can be even larger, right?"

"Vibranium? That works..."

The two of them quickly reached an agreement.

Lyon then turned his head, only to find the others all staring at him intently. Their eyes were practically burning holes through him, each one silently screaming: "I want one too."

"What's with those looks? Especially you, Banner—you already have a suitcase with an Undetectable Extension Charm. Why do you still want a world ring?"

Banner smiled sheepishly. "Mainly because... I want to give the magical creatures a stable home."

Now that was a textbook wholesome answer.

Lyon couldn't help but laugh. "If you all want a world ring, then work hard. If we win the upcoming match with Asgard, I'll make one for each of you."

Creating a few small world rings only cost Lyon a few minutes of his time—it wasn't much trouble.

But for Mordo and the others, it was an incentive far beyond their expectations before the battle.

Everyone threw themselves into work like they'd been injected with chicken blood, eager to finish their tasks as soon as possible so they could devote time to Sorcery.

Even Betty couldn't help but tug on Banner and ask if it was still too late for her to start learning magic.

Seeing this, Lyon had to call them to a halt and stress that only by completing the tasks of constructing the academy and raising magical creatures with both quality and quantity could they qualify to participate in the duel.

Before they parted ways again, Banner and Mordo pulled Tony aside.

Riding on magic brooms, the three set off to survey the various regions of the small world and plan habitats for the magical creatures.

Wong, meanwhile, opened a portal back to Kamar-Taj.

When he returned, he brought with him a group of mages who had studied or worked in civil construction, and led them into the small world.

Everyone's work was progressing in full swing.

Lyon stood on the edge of the floating island, withdrew his observing gaze, and officially began his own cultivation plan.

"Domain Lord–early stage, 40% comprehension of the Law of Light... it's about time to obtain the remaining Avatars."

"According to the previous decision, the second avatar will be based on the Blacklight Virus—should be relatively simple."

Lyon sat down and closed his eyes. After two months, he once again activated his traversal ability.

[Keywords: Blacklight Virus, Blackwatch, Manhattan, Alex Mercer]

[Anchoring world!]

[Confirm traversal!]

After paying a negligible amount of energy as the cost of traversal—

Lyon vanished instantly.

A few seconds later, he reappeared in the same spot.

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