blueteamnovel Chapter 27 Perseverance
Chapter 27 Perseverance
The sun was shining brightly outside the window in the morning.
In the classroom, as the teacher carefully explained the effects of runes on energy return on the podium, Chen Zheng took out the rune book that Bai Su had given him.
The book only has the word "Rune" on it. When you open the cover, there is no table of contents. The first page is a three-dimensional diagram of three runes.
The runes that make up the structure diagram have very few strokes, and they look like a triangle made up of several winding lines of varying thicknesses.
There were several rows of small characters above the graphic, and annotations were written around it. The characters in these annotations were written in a strong and vigorous style. Just looking at these characters, Chen Zheng could picture a knowledgeable professor in his mind.
But... it's so difficult. He recognizes all the words in the annotations and detailed descriptions of the rune structures, but he can't quite understand them when they're put together.
There are also some terms such as "rune element resonance" and "rune knot compatibility," which are somewhat different from the rune resonance and energy circuit compatibility he learned in the textbook. He doesn't know if it's just different terminology or if the core meaning is different.
"With insufficient foundation, it is indeed quite difficult to get in touch with this content in advance, but..." Chen Zheng's eyes flickered, and a black transparent crystal appeared in his left hand under the table.
plunder!
Instantly, the essence of soul power, as if in liquid form, flowed into his body. A cool, refreshing sensation spread from between his eyebrows to his entire brain. Chen Zheng's eyes emitted a faint purple light, and his thought process accelerated to an alarming level.
In an instant, the rune structure, explanations, and annotations on the first page were completely dissected in his eyes.
This content was compared and verified with the extensive rune theory knowledge that Chen Zheng had learned, including some extracurricular rune books he had read in the library. What was originally a jumbled mess of knowledge now seemed somewhat understandable.
The logic of the terminology, the derivation of the rune formulas, and the verification ideas behind these rune structures—this information is like beads strung together by Chen Zheng.
By the time the first soul crystal fragment had exhausted its energy, Chen Zheng had almost finished reading the first page.
Two, three... As each fragment of soul crystal was absorbed, Chen Zheng's understanding of the basic structure of multi-rune structures deepened.
When he turned to the fifth page, Chen Zheng slowly closed his eyes and shut the book.
After a long while, Chen Zheng opened his eyes again, his gaze now more profound. Bai Su was right; what truly captivated people was not those few seashells, but the sea itself.
He could already smell the sea breeze.
At noon, at the Martial Arts Building, Chen Zheng arrived to find Chen Ye already waiting for him on the first floor.
"Brother, over here." Chen Ye waved to Chen Zheng, who was walking over.
As soon as he entered, Chen Zheng keenly sensed something was different. Although Chen Ye was not emitting any aura, he gave Chen Zheng the feeling that there was a suppressed volcano in front of him, ready to erupt at any moment.
Chen Zheng asked curiously, "Has your strength improved?"
"You figured it out, brother."
Chen Ye chuckled: "After having a late-night snack the day before yesterday, I went back and went into seclusion to reshape my martial bones and temper my internal organs, making up for the deficiencies left over from the first realm. My overall strength has improved a lot."
"Come on, brother, I'll take you up."
"Chen Ye".
"Brother Chen"
There were quite a few people in the martial arts building during lunch break. When Chen Ye was in the elevator, several classmates greeted him and he responded politely. It was clear that he was well-liked.
Coach Chen Ye's office is on the 50th floor. It's very large, and a middle-aged man in his forties is sitting behind his desk.
"Coach, this is my brother."
Chen Zheng said politely, "Coach Qin, hello, sorry to bother you."
Before he came up, Chen Ye had already introduced him to his coach, Qin Zhan.
Qin Zhan looked up, glanced at Chen Zheng, and said in a deep voice, "No need to be polite. Speaking of which, I saw your post on the school network a couple of days ago about comprehending runes and breaking through two levels in your cultivation realm."
"Good luck."
Qin Zhan said in a deep voice, "Before you came, Chen Ye told me about your situation. You only reached the third level of martial artist after three years of high school. Your talent in martial arts is average."
Chen Zheng smiled wryly: "My martial arts talent is indeed a bit lacking."
Qin Zhan shook his head: "Actually, it's not that absolute. The so-called talent in high school refers to one's physical constitution, not one's full potential, because a person's martial arts talent is composed of many aspects."
"For example, physical constitution, compatibility with top-level cultivation techniques, comprehension of the world, and willpower."
"You were able to achieve enlightenment through runes and break through your realm one after another, which shows that you have a high level of understanding of heaven and earth and all things in nature. This understanding can also be used in cultivation, just like the significant improvement in your realm after the enlightenment two days ago."
"However, the first few realms of martial arts are all about seeking inner strength; only after the fourth realm will one be involved in comprehending the universe."
"Therefore, in the early stages you need to persevere and move forward steadily. Martial arts training is not something that can be accomplished overnight. When you have a solid foundation, you will be able to accumulate strength and then make a name for yourself."
As expected of a martial arts instructor, his level of discourse is indeed different from that of a rune instructor.
"Thank you for the guidance, Coach."
Qin Zhan nodded, then got down to business, taking out a palm-sized stone slab: "This is the inheritance stone slab of the Wuwang Blade Scripture, of course, it's a rubbing."
"This contains a core essence of swordsmanship, which can help you quickly grasp the true meaning of swordsmanship."
"When you master this sword technique, with a bit of luck, it's not impossible to comprehend your own unique sword intent through the help of the inherited essence."
"Thank you, Coach Qin." Chen Zheng thanked him again and accepted the stone slab.
"Don't mention it. Although you are a student of the Rune Department, we have a relationship now that I have taught you the top combat techniques. You can ask me if you have any questions about martial arts training."
"This is my personal terminal number. Add it and just call me Coach from now on."
"...Yes, Coach." Chen Zheng did not refuse the other party's kindness and exchanged personal terminal numbers with him.
Seeing this, Chen Ye smiled.
Having obtained the top-tier combat tactics, the two brothers left the office.
While waiting for the elevator, Chen Zheng turned to Chen Ye and said, "Chen Ye, in the future, don't exchange the resources you get for money. The purchasing power of school points resources is five times that of cash, which is a bit of a waste."
"Cough... Brother, that's a reward from the school, I don't want the money."
Seeing Chen Ye still stubbornly arguing, Chen Zheng smiled and said, "Then next time the school gives you a reward, ask to exchange it for points so you can keep them for yourself."
"Alright." Knowing that Chen Zheng had seen through him, Chen Ye nodded helplessly.
Soon, the two took the elevator downstairs. As they stepped out of the elevator, Chen Ye flashed his hand, and a long sword that was sheathed appeared in his hand.
"Storage equipment." Chen Zheng was a little surprised.
Storage equipment exists in this world, but it's quite expensive, and most people can't afford it.
"This storage bracelet is one of the rewards for this training camp."
After giving a brief explanation, Chen Ye handed the knife to Chen Zheng: "Brother, this Black Cloud Blade is for you. I specially selected its weight and style according to the cultivation requirements of the 'Boundless Blade Scripture'."
"While top-tier combat skills are very powerful, they are also very difficult to master. Having a weapon with a good feel in your hand can be helpful to some extent."
"...Alright, I'll accept this knife." This time, Chen Zheng did not refuse Chen Ye's offer.
Chen Zheng took the long sword and felt its weight; it was much heavier than he had imagined, probably exceeding thirty pounds.
Clang! The long sword was drawn, its black blade, 1.4 meters long, straight and slender, 4 centimeters wide, 1 centimeter thick on the back, with a slightly upturned tip, and its snow-white blade gleaming coldly under the light.
The handle is also 40 centimeters long and wrapped with black leather rope, allowing it to be wielded with one or two hands.
"A fine knife," Chen Zheng exclaimed.
Chen Ye smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, brother."
The two parted ways outside the building. Chen Zheng told Chen Ye to go about his business, while he carried his long sword and walked towards the hundred-story cultivation building, which was reinforced with sturdy materials and runes.
"Beep, identity verification passed. There are currently 37 training rooms available. Please select one."
"Number 709 has been selected, and the training room has been locked."
Training rooms are generally used for seclusion and practicing combat techniques. Although the Rune Department is defined as a literature department, all students are also martial artists and have the right to use the training rooms.
Training room number 709 is small, only fifty square meters, and is equipped with basic equipment such as a strength tester, a speed tester, and a teaching screen.
Without wasting any time, Chen Zheng sat cross-legged in the middle of the arena, placed the knife aside, and took out the inheritance stone tablet.
The stone slab was slightly warm in his hand. Following Qin Zhan's advice before leaving, Chen Zheng placed the stone slab on his forehead, concentrated his mind, and immersed himself in the task.
boom!
Endless blades, their light overwhelming, slashed at him, each strike carrying a different trajectory and imbued with the terrifying power to collapse mountains.
At the same time, the moves, incantations, the corresponding blood and qi circulation routes, and an indescribable artistic conception were all mixed with the sky full of sword light and imprinted in the depths of Chen Zheng's consciousness.