After acquiring the Spirit Boat, Ning Zhuo's desire to leave grew stronger and stronger.
This was his greatest goal in coming to Ten Thousand Medicine Valley, and it had finally been achieved by a stroke of fortune. Ning Zhuo could hardly wait to soar away on the Ten Thousand-Li Travelling Dragon at the next moment.
Staying in Ten Thousand Medicine Sect no longer offered much help in healing Buddhist Doctor Meng Yaoyin.
Before this, Ning Zhuo had already sought guidance from the Jingyu Immortal Princess and others in the Luminous Mirror. He had brought Meng Yaoyin out and earnestly requested the sages to heal her.
Numerous doctors, Pill Masters, and Mechanism Cultivators all shook their heads, expressing their helplessness.
Even though the Luminous Mirror was as high as a Quasi-Immortal Artifact, it still had its limits. Matters related to foreign paths were beyond its reach.
The very ancient Blood Slaughter Dynasty, which represented the path of demons and demons, had been adapted and absorbed by the Luminous Mirror. However, the Forbidden Dynasty that came after, the Luminous Mirror was not capable of adapting to the Heavenly and Buddhist paths.
Not to mention the ghostly and strange ways of the Night Rain Dynasty.
Meng Yaoyin's Dao injury was closely related to the Night Rain Dynasty.
Many artifact refining experts were attracted and stared intently at Buddhist Doctor, their eyes gleaming.
"This mechanism actually contains a spiritual nature; it is indeed a Spiritual Treasure."
"Today's cultivators can actually create spiritual nature, the younger generations are truly formidable."
"Therefore, we are old, long gone, we must trust more in the wisdom of future generations!"
Initially, Ning Zhuo had hoped that the three Sect Masters had left their reflections in the Luminous Mirror. But the inquiry left him disappointed.
Even if the Luminous Mirror was not self-sealed at the heart of the planet, it was always in a hidden state. Only those with destiny could contact it and leave their own reflections.
Obviously, although the Sect Masters were strong, they did not have the destiny with the Luminous Mirror.
Lingtong, with the clarity of an outsider, noticed Ning Zhuo's distress and advised directly, "Ning Zhuo, steady yourself!"
"You have already achieved such a high goal as the Fetal Breathing Spirit Boat, you should feel fortunate and comforted."
"Do not be too hasty."
"Haste makes waste, you still have many important loose ends to tie up."
"Calm down!"
Rebuked by Lingtong, Ning Zhuo forcibly endured.
He knew Lingtong was right to scold him; he indeed still had many crucial matters that he had not concluded.
Yuanlai Mountain, Library.
Ning Zhuo sat in the highest level, with fragrant tea and pastries laid out in front of him, hosted well.
But he had no appetite for food or drink.
He slowly unfolded a map with both hands.
Understanding Law Map—Golden Dragon Breaking Cloud Diagram.
The vast expanse was boundless and vast. The horizon was covered with dense clouds, like heavy curtains hanging from the sky. A dazzling light sliced through the firmament, transforming into a huge dragon spiraling out from the sea of clouds.
The dragon's body was covered in golden scales, each gleaming with metallic luster, as if forged into divine weapons. Its tumbling in the sky whipped up gales, tearing through the clouds to reveal flashes of golden lightning, displaying the wrath of the Heavenly God!
"Gold Element Technique, Golden Dragon Breaking Formation…" Ning Zhuo took only two or three glances to immediately comprehend the Spell contained within this Understanding Law Map.
All that was left was to keep practicing until he attained proficiency.
"There is much about this Golden Dragon Breaking Formation that can be improved."
Upon pondering in detail, Ning Zhuo immediately found many flaws in this Spell that could be improved upon, to enhance its might and reduce the Mana consumption.
At the level of the Five Elements Realm he was currently at, he was at least Grandmaster Level. Looking at these Understanding Law Maps, he could not only discern the Spells in a few breaths but also detect defects and blemishes.
"At what exact level am I really at the Five Elements Realm?"
Even Ning Zhuo was somewhat uncertain about this.
After all, in the final phase, with the boost from his family's Immortal Aptitude and the Spirit Hidden Willow, he was utterly bewildered and could not distinguish clearly.
As for his Immortal Aptitude, what it truly was, he also inquired with the Five Elements Divine Master.
The Divine Master told him that after helping him boost his realm, he had sought many Dharma Bodies in the Reflected Wall to perform Divination.
These Dharma Bodies had one thing in common, they were all very proficient in Divination.
The result of the Divination was that the Divine Master's decision not to acknowledge Ning Zhuo as his disciple was exceedingly correct. Another correct aspect was related to Ning Zhuo's Immortal Aptitude. The later this Immortal Aptitude was revealed, the better for Ning Zhuo. Revealing it earlier would only bring disaster, causing Ning Zhuo to be unable to bear the burden, resulting in a life-and-death crisis.
The Divine Master specifically instructed Ning Zhuo, "Regarding your Immortal Aptitude, you must go with the flow. Do not actively seek it out, do not go for testing. When the time is ripe, the answer will come to you on its own. That is the best outcome for you."
"Many things in this world are not necessarily better known earlier. Sometimes, even not knowing may be more beneficial."
Ning Zhuo, despite his disappointment, chose to trust the judgment of the Five Elements Divine Master and halted his exploration of his own Immortal Aptitude.
This was not difficult for him.
Because in his heart, the most urgent and important matter was still to find a way to heal his mother.
Thump, thump, thump.
Lao De, Shanshan's senior brother, ascended the wooden staircase with heavy footsteps.
He brought a bunch of Understanding Law Maps, feeling indignant.
"Why is Master also muddled? To actually let me bring so many Understanding Law Maps for that thief Ning Zhuo to peruse."
"It must be the little junior sister speaking lots of good words for Ning Zhuo!"
"The key is that when I reported to the eldest disciple brother, he actually was pleased to see it succeed! Alas, our eldest disciple brother is too magnanimous and also too upright."
Regarding the affair of the Luminous Mirror, according to the secret covenant, everyone involved had to keep it confidential.
Lao De and the others lacked the innate talent and intelligence, so they were left in the dark.
Lao De reached the top floor of the Library, and seeing Ning Zhuo treated in such a way, his expression darkened even more.
He thought to himself, "This spot used to be reserved for our master and the eldest disciple brother. Now it's being arrogantly occupied by Ning Zhuo, an outsider. This is simply outrageous."
Lao De, due to respect for his sect, couldn't make a scene, so he could only keep a cold face and place the Understanding Law Map on the desk.
Ning Zhuo raised an eyebrow, "Why only these few? Wasn't your master supposed to prepare all the Understanding Law Maps related to the Five Elements for me to review?"
Lao De thought to himself that to comprehend these maps, it would take at least several years. Why the rush?
He apologized verbally, saying he knew Ning Zhuo was anxious so he decided to deliver a part of the collection first.
Ning Zhuo nodded, understanding Lao De's emotions and thoughts. Even without using Life Hanging Thread, he could tell quite a bit from his face.
"Wait here, I'll give these back to you once I'm done looking at them," Ning Zhuo stopped Lao De, who was about to leave.
He unfolded a new Understanding Law Map.
On it was a mountain peak with a cultivator in a red robe raising his hands to the sky, as if guiding the power of the sun.
In the sky, the fiery sun hung high, and sunlight poured down like flames, making the world between heaven and earth scorching hot.
The cultivator was surrounded by roaring fiery fire, the flames distorted the air, igniting the grass and trees of the high mountain, causing a raging inferno that consumed everything.
Fire-attribute Spell—Fiery Flame Burning World!
Ning Zhuo's heart quivered, "What a mighty and domineering spell."
He put down the Understanding Law Map, stretched out his palm, and started to perform the Finger Technique. After a dozen breaths, a ball of light flame emerged from his palm.
This flame bore some resemblance to the one depicted in the map.
Lao De, witnessing this scene, was utterly shaken and asked involuntarily, "This! Ning Zhuo, had you already comprehended this spell before?"
He refused to believe that Ning Zhuo could have grasped the spell from the Understanding Law Map after just a cursory glance.
It was just too inconceivable.
Lao De didn't dare to even entertain the thought!
Ning Zhuo glared at him and rebuked on the spot, "Silence!"
"I asked you to stay here acting as a post, not to speak and disturb my enlightenment process."
Lao De had to shut his mouth, his feelings growing more and more discontented.
Ning Zhuo, looking at the flame in his hand, sighed internally, "The spell Fiery Flame Burning World requires the True Sun Fire to fully unleash its power. Without this kind of flame seed, even if my realm is profound, I'm merely imitating. Even at full strength, I cannot reach fifty percent of the spell's true power."
He continued his study of the Understanding Law Maps.
The next map was rather unique.
An ancient valley appeared. The ground split open, and molten rock burst forth, while clear spring water flowed down from the walls, converging at the base of the valley amidst rising steam. In the midst of the vapors, the figures of a fire dragon and a water dragon could be seen entwined, a magnificent sight.
"This spell encompasses both Fire and Water Elements—Water and Fire Melding!"
"Interesting, interesting."
Ning Zhuo glanced at it a few times, put down the Understanding Law Map, and produced fire in one hand and water in the other.
Flame and water intertwined harmoniously in a tumultuous yet unified opposition, coexisting ingeniously!
Lao De, seeing this, couldn't help but bulging his eyes in amazement and doubt, though this time he remained silent.
Following that, Ning Zhuo comprehended one Understanding Law Map after another in succession.
As Lao De watched more, he gradually recognized the truth, his mouth slowly falling open and his eyes bulging, like a toad being stepped on.
"Ning Zhuo, this youngster's comprehension is incredibly high!"
"Incredible!"
"No wonder our master, the junior sister, and the eldest disciple brother all treat him so differently."
"Terrifying, such comprehension is truly terrifying!"
After realizing this, Lao De's confusion and resentment vanished.
He immediately surmised this was his own sect, his own master, junior sister, and eldest disciple brother seeing the potential in Ning Zhuo's future, showing goodwill at his nascent stage to build an auspicious relationship!
Ning Zhuo reviewed the Understanding Law Maps and had Lao De take them back.
"When will the rest of the Understanding Law Maps be delivered to me?" asked Ning Zhuo with a stern face.
Lao De nodded and bowed, "I will gather them as quickly as possible, and by tonight without fail. Please wait just a little longer, Young Master Ning Zhuo."
"Then make it quick," Ning Zhuo's eyes slightly opened.
He hadn't given Lao De a good expression, yet this very attitude increased Lao De's respect and admiration.
Lao De hastily retreated.
It was only then that Ning Zhuo reined in his nonchalant demeanor and smiled slightly.
This opportune admonishment would surely be effective. It wasn't just sweeping away the undercurrents of dissatisfaction among Lao De and the others; it was also clearing some obstacles for the Ning Clan's foothold in the Ten Thousand Medicine Sect.
According to the covenant, the Royal Family of the Zhu Family and the Ning Clan of the Fire Persimmon would send a number of their members to reside within the Ten Thousand Medicine Sect.
And the Ten Thousand Medicine Sect, in turn, would send some of their descendants to the Southern Bean Capital and Fire Persimmon Immortal City to reside.