Chapter 205: Ancient Snake Script! He Managed to Get His Hands on It Again!

Chapter 205: Ancient Snake Script! He Managed to Get His Hands on It Again!

"Su Ping, this is Professor Jiang Zhiyuan from the History Department. Professor Jiang has an extremely profound understanding of the ancient Liang Dynasty, Wu Dynasty, and Da Qian Dynasty, and even the era of the Seven Emperors before the three great dynasties."

In the teaching building of Mo Du Academy, a woman with a beaming smile introduced a short, elderly man to Su Ping in front of an office.

After leaving the Lin Hai Secret Realm, Su Ping hadn't forgotten about the task Qin Xiaoxue had just entrusted him with. However, Miss Qin had run off with the wooden puppet, completely forgetting about the matter.

The wooden puppet had indeed initially mastered the ability of the shadow clone, but it still needed some improvement. To fully master it and complete the fourth stage of evolution, it required a day of familiarization.

Indeed, it only needed a day of familiarization.

Normally, such mastery would take three to five days or even longer. But at this moment, after Su Ping's improved cultivation method, the wooden puppet's grasp of the shadow clone technique had reached its peak. It only needed to adapt for a while before it could formally attempt the evolution.

Therefore, Su Ping had no choice but to seek help from the woman.

"Professor Jiang, this is Su Ping. He has a great interest in the history and literature of ancient beastmasters and is an authority in this field. If you have the time, you can discuss it with him."

"Dean, you're too kind. This student Su is already well-known even to an old-timer like me!"

The short, elderly man smiled and nodded in agreement.

As expected, some of the professors and teachers in the academy were naturally quite interested in the commotion caused by this young man.

The little guy in front of them had created such a stir upon his arrival, naturally attracting the attention of some people.

Sang Sheng didn't stay long.

She still had many other matters to attend to, such as the mess in the Lin Hai Secret Realm.

"Hello, Professor Jiang. I obtained a breeding diary from the ancient era. According to the revised edition, it shouldn't be too distant from the present."

"However, I don't recognize a single word in it. I've heard that the professors in the History Department of Mo Du Academy are all extremely knowledgeable, so I took the liberty of asking Senior Sang Sheng to introduce me to you!"

After Sang Sheng left, Su Ping hurriedly spoke to the short, elderly man in front of him.

The old man nodded, satisfied with Su Ping's attitude.

These days, it was rare to find young people who were so sensible, especially with Sang Sheng's background.

"Let's see what you've got there..."

Without further ado, Su Ping handed over the diary in the form of a scroll that he had obtained from the Zhang brothers to the old man.

The old man took it, felt it, and immediately spoke:

"White Bone Jade Paper, an elite-level material widely used in the Liang Dynasty, can be used to make books. The writer's identity is not low, and it's obviously a product of a secret realm."

Professor Jiang had barely held the diary in his hands when he nodded, clearly stating the origin of the paper.

Professor Jiang's gaze was calm, indicating his deep familiarity with such items.

This was normal; how many truly ancient things could a typical young beastmaster come into contact with?

However, as he flipped through the pages of the book, his calmness vanished, and his eyes became intensely serious. He closed his eyes for about three seconds before turning to Su Ping:

"Where did you get this thing...?"

"Er... I obtained it from a beastmaster..."

Su Ping had always known that the origin of this item was probably extraordinary, but seeing the old man's reaction, it seemed even more impressive than he had imagined.

"Obtained it?"

The old man pursed his lips slightly.

Su Ping asked, "Professor Jiang, what exactly is the origin of this item? And what is this book?"

The old man calmed his mind slightly: "The text of this book itself has an origin far older than the Liang Dynasty. And this thing is a transcription, which is rare, albeit a pity."

Huh? Su Ping was taken aback. Transcriptions and originals were different, with varying historical collection and research values.

But weren't the contents essentially the same?

Noticing Su Ping's confusion, the old man's eyes lit up, and he placed the book back in front of him: "The origin and birth of this text can be traced back to at least five thousand years ago! It might even be older, but the exact duration is unknown. This is just a rough estimate."

Huh? Su Ping blinked.

Even in the context of beastmaster civilization, five thousand years was an incredibly long time.

Similarly, in Longguo and most of the world's history, five thousand years marked the limit.

Before five thousand years ago, there weren't many historical records left.

Now, a diary text that Su Ping had casually obtained was said to be from that long ago? Although Su Ping's performance in history and literature was notoriously poor, he couldn't help but suspect that the stern old man was fooling him. Five thousand years?

At that time, human historical civilization hadn't been fully documented, and the existence of beastmasters was still quite vague.

Not to mention the passing down of written records!

However, sensing Su Ping's doubt, the old man explained:

"This special era is also known as the ancient, primordial, or ignorant era!

In history, the Liang Dynasty is about eight hundred years ago in the new calendar. The Wu Dynasty era, along with the last few hundred years of the Da Qian Dynasty's chaotic period, lasted for over a thousand years!

As for Da Qian, you should know that in Longguo's ancient records, it was the most prosperous dynasty! The Long family ruled the Longguo land for one thousand four hundred years! Before that was the thousand-year-long Seven Emperors period! During this time, various Longguo tribes ruled independently, and before the Seven Emperors period was the ignorant era! The exact duration of this era is unknown."

But as long as it's before the era of the Seven Emperors' Tribes, it's considered part of this era. Exploring this period has always been one of the greatest mysteries! And this script, during that time, should have already existed!"

Su Ping didn't know much about these details. Especially the existence of dynasties, why were they able to last so long? Isn't there a dynastic cycle theory?

But that's true, this is a transcendent society. Sometimes, individual strength can indeed make rule more solid, and as Beastmasters' strength increases, so does their lifespan.

The development of Beastmaster civilization on Blue Star is vastly different from the previous era.

The historical development is even more incomparable.

However, it's a cultural vessel of Dragon Country, aside from Beastmastery, there are some similarities with the previous era.

For example, poetry, ancient literature, and other such things.

Even if there are slight differences, overall, they can still match up.

Su Ping nodded, so this diary is from that era?

"So, is this script from that ancient era?"

The old man in front of him nodded, but then shook his head:

"This can't be called a script!"

"Huh?"

Su Ping was stunned.

Not a script?

He glanced at the diary, filled with symbols like ghostly drawings, indistinguishable from each other, all were ghostly lines. What else could this be if not a script?

He didn't understand.

Then the old man spoke again:

"To be precise, it's not entirely a script!"

Su Ping looked at him in surprise. He hadn't noticed the old man's temper, but he could see the skill level of this mysterious man was indeed high.

"This is indeed the most ancient script. There are rumors that in some of the most ancient ruins in the Western Continent, this kind of script has been seen! Such special markings are not only from Dragon Country, but also from regions where humans lived in ancient times!

So, in the history department, the origin of this script has always been a mystery! These are just copied versions, but if you look closely, won't you feel dizzy?"

Su Ping was stunned.

He looked at the old man in disbelief.

Not only was he shocked by the effect of this ancient script, but he also realized that his genius self couldn't have been so drowsy from reading for so many days. It was indeed an issue with the script, not himself!

Su Ping nodded repeatedly.

"That's right! Using this script is extremely difficult. After investigating some historical traces, using this script to write articles requires immense spiritual power!

So, in the ancient dynasties of various continents, to make the script more accessible to the common people, it gradually evolved into the language commonly used in the Western Continent and Dragon Country today.

And this ancient literature also gradually disappeared into the dust of history. But two thousand years ago, some unearthed relics from the Da Qian Dynasty contained writings in this so-called 'Snake Script'.

The old man also sighed.

History hides unimaginable mysteries, but such secrets are rarely truly unraveled.

"So, this Snake Script, in ancient times, was only usable by spiritually powerful Beastmasters. Additionally, archaeologists speculate that this script also has a certain effect, and why does every era on the continent have remnants of this script?

Hence, this Snake Script is not just a script, it also represents ancient secrets yet to be discovered. Of course, speaking of which, this diary is a handwritten copy, and it's relatively old. The spiritual imprint and influence on it are already quite faint.

Whether the writer truly understood its meaning or merely copied it, the spiritual imprint left isn't strong. But reading this script is actually simple! Just use spiritual power to sense it, and you'll understand naturally!"

"Huh?"

Su Ping was stunned again. This time, he became truly interested in the history of Beastmaster civilization.

Without thinking, he subconsciously closed his eyes. His Elite Nine-tier spiritual power spread out, enveloping the first page of the handwritten diary.

Then, an extremely strange feeling appeared in his heart, as if it were a spiritual evolution, a subconscious feedback, allowing him to understand the meaning of the first line:

'Solution to the Five Elements Rotation...'

Although this line of Snake Script had seven characters, the last character couldn't be sensed, perhaps due to the writer's incomplete copying or the passage of time. But the rest of the content appeared in Su Ping's heart.

But... is it that simple?

Su Ping opened his eyes in confusion.

Is this script so easy to comprehend?

Of course, he also felt his spiritual power being consumed, and not a small amount.

"Do you think this ancient Snake Script isn't impressive? Anyone at the General or Monarch tier and above can read it. Even someone like you at the Elite tier can read dozens of characters in a few days?"

Professor Jiang smiled as he spoke.

Su Ping nodded. Earlier, Professor Jiang had made this ancient Snake Script sound so grand and mysterious, but from this sensing, it didn't seem that profound?

However, Professor Jiang soon laughed:

"Then try it, like the diary owner, just copy it without understanding?"

Su Ping was startled, then took the pen and copied the first line of the Snake Script onto the paper.

Although it was a bit laborious, he finished copying in about twenty minutes.

Then, Professor Jiang continued: "Sense your writing with your spiritual power."

Su Ping blinked.

As expected, his writing, when sensed with spiritual power, didn't have the mysterious feeling from before.

"The perception and reading of the ancient text is actually the simplest thing. With sufficient psychic power, one can understand the meaning conveyed by ancient beastmasters through psychic perception!"

"However, the method of writing is extremely difficult. It requires an extremely high level of psychic power and an extremely deep understanding of the ancient text. Moreover, not even a single word of the pronunciation method of this ancient text has been deciphered!"

"To truly understand a text, one must be able to read, write, and speak it. These three concepts are usually interconnected. Normally, one can naturally write after reading, but for this ancient text, they seem like three completely different fields."

"This is the mystery of the Psychic Power System! Just as the beastmaster civilization's heritage says, human beastmasters are a special type of psychic 'pet' system, and they also possess spatial abilities like the Mystic Forest Realm."

"However, whether it's the talent for psychic power or the soul contract gained through promotion, they all represent the psychic system! And these ancient texts imply the ancient beastmasters' further use of psychic power!"

The elder sighed, his cloudy eyes trying to peer through the fog of history, seeking to uncover the secrets hidden in the world thousands of years ago.

Who or what kind of existence created and perfected this ancient text?

After a moment of reflection, the elder turned his gaze back to Su Ping:

"So, little guy, the mystery of this ancient text lies in the perception of psychic power. Unfortunately, this ancient beastmaster's notebook is just a copy, and some of the meanings might not be fully represented. Moreover, the exact time of the original notebook cannot be determined."

"It could be from the Wu Dynasty before the Liang Dynasty, with a beastmaster leaving behind a legacy that was then copied by the Mystic Forest Realm owner from the Liang Dynasty. Or it could be even earlier!"

"But this is your own discovery. Now that you know the situation with the ancient text, you can slowly read it on your own!"

"This personal discovery in beast mastery is not something outsiders should interfere with. However, if you have any questions, discoveries, or areas of confusion regarding the ancient text, you can consult me."

Professor Jiang's words were extremely clear, and he had no intention of claiming this diary for himself or suggesting joint research.

This made Su Ping feel a sense of respect for him.

Of course, perhaps the other party had already done extensive research on this ancient text and didn't need this diary.

Or maybe he simply wasn't interested in the so-called Five Elements research mentioned in the text.

Regardless, Su Ping nodded:

"Thank you, Professor Jiang!"

As he exited the teaching building, Su Ping's restless heart gradually calmed down, recovering from his previous agitation.

Su Ping truly hadn't expected that this ancient diary would contain so many secrets.

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A text that can be sensed and read through psychic power?

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If not for seeing it with his own eyes, Su Ping wouldn't have believed it. Even as a copy, it still had the same effect.

This undoubtedly indicated one thing.

The owner of the Mystic Forest Realm that the Zhang brothers entered was likely someone with an extraordinary background! Otherwise, according to Professor Jiang, during the Liang Dynasty, remnants of the ancient text were already scarce.

Even the beastmaster legacies of many large families and powerful clans had limited understanding of the ancient text.

Being able to recognize and copy it during that era indicated the owner's exceptional background.

With the matter in Magic City resolved, upon returning to Linzhou, it seemed necessary to ask the Zhang brothers about the Mystic Forest Realm.

Of course, there was an even more important task at hand: reading the contents of this notebook.

However, Su Ping guessed from the title of the notebook that it was indeed about the Five Elements' interaction and rotation of energy.

As Su Ping, who had been waiting idly downstairs, returned to the dormitory, his phone suddenly received a message.

The sender made Su Ping pause.

It was none other than Liu Fuhai, who had not contacted him since arriving in Magic City a few days ago:

"Xiao Ping, you've only been in Magic City for a few days, and you've already caused such a big stir behind my back?"

...

In the Dean's office.

A woman, slightly flustered, returned to the office.

The Mystic Forest Realm hadn't been completely restored, and now someone was visiting?

She didn't need to attend to other visitors, and even if it was the vice president in charge of the southeast region, she wouldn't personally rush to greet them.

However, this was different with Zhu Hong, as she had just visited him a few days ago for personal matters.

Now that he had come to her territory, it would be impolite not to receive him.

As expected, as soon as he entered the office, a figure hurriedly stood up:

"Dean, has Xiaoxue's evolution been completed?"

It was none other than Li Zhi.

The woman shot him a glare.

"So concerned, huh? What's the occasion?" Li Zhi's face turned red.

Previously, he had heard that Xiaoxue's evolution was guided by Zhu Hong, and knowing that the Tamer Association was holding an early meeting, he wanted to join in and build connections.

But instead of establishing any connections, he had gained this news.

The woman sat down and said, "Rest assured, it's done. Moreover, when the Wooden Puppet reached the third stage, it immediately grasped the foundation of shadow clones, and it's estimated that it can attempt the final evolution tomorrow!"

Hearing this, Li Zhi finally relaxed.

"Dean, who was the expert you invited to guide the evolution of the Crowned Wolf King?"

The woman glanced at him but didn't respond. Instead, she turned her attention to the person beside him, none other than Liu Fuhai.

"Vice President Liu, thank you for your help with Xiaozhou's matter.

"Liu Fuhai glanced at Sage Sun, but only shook his head.

'It has nothing to do with me. Su Ping didn't care to argue, and the one from the north is also here for your sake!'

The woman calmly said, 'Regardless, it's my fault for not disciplining him.'

Liu Fuhai didn't respond.

The woman didn't say anything further, and instead turned her attention back to Zhu Hong in the middle.

'Master Zhu, why are you here this time?'

In fact, the woman and Zhu Hong hadn't met more than a few times and didn't have a close relationship. However, being in the top circle of Metropolis Academy, even without having seen much of each other, their relationship would naturally be close, especially since they were both part of the same faction.

Zhu Hong smiled slightly.

'This isn't urgent. We can talk about it later, there's no rush. I came here to see the young man you mentioned last time. I want to see for myself what kind of person he is, and how he can have such insightful opinions and confident methods regarding shadow clone skills.'

The woman nodded, clearly aware that this wasn't the right time for her to say more.

When Su Ping was mentioned, the woman couldn't help but smile, even though he had caused her a big trouble. She was quite satisfied with him, and unconsciously, a smile appeared on her lips.

'This young man, I must say, is the most talented Beast Tamer and Breeder I've ever seen in my life!'

'Oh!'

Zhu Hong raised his eyebrows slightly.

Such high praise, could it be too much?

Liu Fuhai, standing next to him, agreed with Sage Sun's judgment.

Indeed, as the principal of the Capital City Academy, she had such insight.

In the past six months, Su Ping had repeatedly challenged his understanding. Now, at not even twenty years old, his achievements and results were truly astonishing.

Breeding the Heart of Wood, meeting the requirements of an Intermediate Specialized Breeder. Breeding a new evolved form, meeting the requirements of an Advanced Specialized Breeder.

And now, on this deeply cultivated Companion Beast, he had directly produced an advanced skill!

Most breeders would first meet the requirements of a Specialized Breeder and then gradually expand their breeding lines and types. But this young man was different.

He had directly reached the Specialized level in one go.

Geniuses are never bound by rules and regulations.

However, Liu Fuhai didn't quite understand. If Su Ping was an extremely talented breeder, he would agree and believe it a million times over.

But as a Beast Tamer, he had never seen the strength of Su Ping's Soul Contract Companion Beast.

He had only heard about a mutated Forest Wolf and an origami figure of shame from the History Department.

Let's not mention the latter, but the former hadn't even completed its evolution, right?

What strength could it possibly have?

Liu Fuhai didn't understand, and Li Zhi, standing next to him, was completely bewildered. What was all this about?

Hearing Master Zhu and Sage Sun, it seemed they already knew who it was?

And seeing that even Liu Fuhai knew, the problem was that he was the last to find out about the Crowned Wolf King!

It was like a wife having an affair, and all the relatives and friends knew about it, even the children knew, but the husband was the last to find out!

Li Zhi was filled with indignation.

Fortunately, the woman looked at him and said, 'Do you know about the temporary student Su Ping who reached the fifteenth wave in the Elite Trial Tower a few days ago?'

Li Zhi glared, and at that moment, he became even more indignant.

Damn it! Instead of telling him, the 'wife' was having an affair with a high-class, rich, and handsome man like Master Zhu, but with a young brat he had never heard of? However, it was clear that no one present cared about his thoughts.

Liu Fuhai chuckled, 'As I thought, when I heard Master Zhu mention it, I knew it had to be this young man!'

'Oh?'

Master Zhu glanced at Liu Fuhai. 'Does Liu Breeder know this young man?'

'I'm not hiding anything from you. The project I participated in at the Jianghai Province Breeder Competition was developed by Su Ping, and he holds the dominant research position.'

'Hmm?'

This time, Master Zhu was truly shocked.

However, his integrity was strong, and he didn't ask further about the specific project.

After all, they would find out soon enough.

Sage Sun didn't interrupt Liu Fuhai's proud words.

However, she understood the situation better than anyone.

Even if the Thousandwood Wolf was astonishing, and even if the Sunheart's advanced skill was powerful.

But compared to Su Ping's discovery of the origami figure's fundamental evolution, which was a cross-century breakthrough, it was still nothing.

Nevertheless, these achievements were already enough!

At this moment, Liu Fuhai thought for a moment and said, 'Speaking of which, it has been a long time since I last chatted with this young man. I can ask Su Ping how he did it!'

Master Zhu also nodded, 'His control over shadow clone skills is quite impressive!'

After receiving this affirmation, Liu Fuhai sent a message to Su Ping: 'Xiao Ping, you've only been in the Capital City for a few days, and you've already caused such a big fuss behind my back?'

'What big fuss?'

Su Ping's response was quicker than Liu Fuhai had imagined.

A virtual phone projected a blue light screen that appeared before everyone's eyes, and Su Ping's question came through.

'What big fuss? Breeding the Crowned Wolf King?' Liu Fuhai sent the message with a smile.

However, Su Ping's reply was swift, but it left everyone present speechless.

'??'

'Is that even considered a big fuss??'

Liu Fuhai blinked, looking at Master Zhu, who also seemed a bit surprised, and Li Zhi, whose eyes were about to pop out of his head. He smacked his lips.

Damn it, this kid got us again when we least expected it!

Tomorrow, I'll make up for the second chapter during the day and try to adjust my biological clock.

(End of Chapter)

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