Chapter 317: The First Lesson (3)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The general direction was set, but the first lesson was still not over.
Or you could say that the conversation Jiu Han had with Lu Ming just now was only a rough outline of this lesson. He still had many detailed issues to teach Lu Ming.
“First, there’s the issue of the mystical patterns.”
“There are three types of mystical patterns: blood patterns, gold patterns, and silver patterns.”
“Blood Patterns are called the Eye of Blood and Flesh, Gold Patterns are called the Foundation of Matter, and Silver Patterns are called the Source of Magic.””The blood pattern is called the Eye of Flesh and Blood, the golden pattern is called the foundation of things, and the silver pattern is called the Source of Magic.”
When Jiu Han reached this point, Lu Ming suddenly raised his hand.
“Teacher, to be honest, I still have doubts about the mystical patterns.”
Jiu Han nodded and said, “Go on.”
“Previously, I had an encounter. One of the seniors once hinted to me that the Path of Silver Patterns is not reliable… I want to know if this is true?”
Jiu Han immediately smiled when he heard this.
“Your senior seems to be quite an insightful person…”
“I’ll go straight to the conclusion, It is true.”
“But this statement also has its limitations.”
With that said, Jiu Han turned around and began to write on the blackboard.
He first wrote the words “Divine Source” on the top of the blackboard.
Then, he wrote the words, “Eyes of Flesh and Blood”, the “Foundation of Matter, the Source of Magic, and other words below.
Then, Jiu Han continued,
“If I’m not wrong, your senior should also be researching the path of mutants.”
After saying this, Jiu Han explained in detail, “In fact, these four things can be considered as a type of energy, or you can treat them as a type of authority.”
“Among them, the Divine Source has the highest authority, with the greatest and strongest energy density.”
“The Eyes of Blood and Flesh come next, followed by the Foundation of Matter, and at the lowest end of this chain is the Source of Magic, the Silver Patterns.” “However, there’s actually another problem with the Source of Magic. Its nature is the same as the Divine Source, but its essence is several levels lower.”
With that said, Jiu Han turned around and asked, “Do you know what the greatest motivation for people to research mutants is?”
Lu Ming was slightly stunned and immediately replied, “To compare with gods using the bodies of mortals.”
Yes, this was the ultimate goal of the Flame Clan’s research into the path of mutants, a goal similar to Lu Ming!
Jiu Han nodded and continued, “Then can you guess what the consequences will be when the Source of Magic and the Silver Patterns encounter the Divine Source?”
Lu Ming thought for a moment and replied, “Teacher said that the two are of the same nature, so they will… assimilate?”
“Yes, that’s right, assimilation.”
Jiu Han said, “The upper limit of the path of the Source of Magic is too low.”
“Even if you have billions of Source of Magic silver patterns, you will still be eaten up by the weakest of gods, like Moon Fiend, for example. You will be completely overwhelmed and won’t be able to resist at all.”
“Moreover, the strength of the Source of Magic, Silver Patterns, is much lower than the Blood Patterns and even the Golden Patterns… Therefore, this path is actually very weak, almost not worth pursuing.”
The upper limit was low, and the lower limit was also low.
No matter how much the quantity was, it would still be suppressed by the Divine Source, and you would not be able to achieve a qualitative change in your abilities.
Jiu Han added, “In fact, personally, I don’t favor my disciple cultivating the Silver Patterns of the Source of Magic, because when the Silver Patterns of the Source of Magic encounters the Divine Source, it will not only be assimilated but may even be controlled in reverse, becoming a weapon of the enemy. This is also one of the reasons why your senior said that the Source of Magic Silver Patterns is not reliable.”
Lu Ming nodded in understanding.
He began to have a deeper understanding of the Source of Magic Silver Patterns.
“However…” Jiu Han suddenly changed the subject, “Your Silver Patterns are different.”
“Yours is a mutated Silver Pattern… The reason for the mutation seems to be related to your special physique.”
At this point, Jiu Han paused slightly, “In any case, when 1 checked your body just now, I tried to use the Divine Source to pry and control your Silver Patterns, but it was impossible.”
“This means that if you want to cultivate silver patterns, it seems to be possible.”
Lu Ming could not help but ask, “Is there no risk?”
Jiu Han smiled bitterly and shook his head, “1 can’t even figure out why you can absorb the Divine Source or why your silver patterns have mutated. How can I be sure if there’s any risk?”
In other words, Lu Ming was too unique, and Jiu Han had no reference point.
To avoid misleading his disciple, Jiu Han did not dare to speak conclusively on certain crucial matters to avoid harming Lu Ming.
This made Lu Ming nod in contemplation, and then he heard Jiu Han’s voice again, “But what I can confirm is that, for you, Blood Patterns are better than Silver Patterns. Although the formation speed of Blood Patterns may be a bit slower, once you obtain Blood Patterns, your strength will be stronger, and overall, the cost-effectiveness will not be much lower than Silver Patterns.”
Lu Ming said, “1 understand.”
Since Jiu Han had said so, he would focus on Body Forging Technique.
To Lu Ming, it did not matter what he cultivated as long as he could grow stronger.
“The next issue is your Body Forging Technique.”
“What kind of Body Forging Technique are you cultivating now?”
Lu Ming answered honestly, “Physique Realm, Flame-Fire Body Forging Technique.”
To Ancient Realm experts, the Physique Realm Body Forging Technique was too low-level, providing very little increase in physical strength with each cycle.
Jiu Han was not in a hurry to get Lu Ming to change his Body Forging Technique. He just asked, “How’s your realm?”
Lu Ming replied, “Perfect Realm.”
Jiu Han could not help but be amazed.
Considering Lu Ming’s age and the time he had been cultivating, his progress was unparalleled.
If he were an ordinary disciple, Jiu Han would naturally ask him to consider changing his Body Forging Technique – the Ancient Realm Body Forging Technique was definitely indispensable in the Boshi Tower.
However, this current disciple in front of him, called Lu Ming… After thinking for a moment, Jiu Han said, “Are you confident in cultivating this Flame-Fire Body Forging Technique to the Divine Power Realm?”
Lu Ming nodded decisively, “Yes.”
“How long will it take?”
Lu Ming made a simple estimation and could not help but shake his head, “It might take a long time.”
Jiu Han smiled and said, “That’s fine. There are many ways to accelerate your cultivation.”
“In short, if you think you can’t cultivate the Flame-Fire Body Forging Technique to the Divine Power Realm, it’s best to change the Body Forging Technique as soon as possible. However, if you’re confident, it’s best to cultivate it to the Divine Power Realm.”
After thinking for a moment, Jiu Han gave an appropriate analogy. “This is like laying the foundation. The stronger the foundation, the higher the building.”
Jiu Han’s explanation actually had similarities with the system.
Lu Ming nodded in agreement, “Okay.”
“Finally, let’s talk about your extraordinary spatial and temporal ability.””Lastly, it’s about your spatial time superpower.”
“It’s called the Void Realm.”
“Alright, Void Realm.” Jiu Han muttered to himself before asking, “What is the maximum efficiency of your Void Realm right now?”
Lu Ming replied, “24 times.”
“Hmm, one day inside is an hour outside…” After muttering this, Jiu Han looked at Lu Ming and asked, “What do you think is the maximum time flow rate you can withstand?”
Lu Ming thought for a moment and provided an answer, “I have experienced a one-second-per-day time flow rate…”
Jiu Han was stunned for a moment before he heard Lu Ming saying, “I found it quite comfortable.”
Jiu Han,”…”
“Alright, then the highest priority for us is to improve the effectiveness of your Void Realm.”
Lu Ming’s eyes lit up and asked, “Teacher, do you have a way?”
Jiu Han chuckled, “There are too many ways…”