Chapter 205: Primordial Serpent Script! He's Got Another One!

Chapter 205: Primordial Serpent Script! He's Got Another One!

"Su Ping, this is Professor Jiang Zhiyuan, an expert in ancient history, particularly the Liang Dynasty, Wu Dynasty, Da Qian Dynasty, and even the era of the Seven Emperors Tribes before the Three Great Dynasties!"

In one of the teaching buildings of the Megalopolis Academy, a woman with a beaming smile introduced a short, elderly man to Su Ping.

After leaving the Lin Hai Mystic Realm, Su Ping hadn't forgotten the task he had entrusted to Qin Xiaoxue. However, Miss Qin had rushed off with Woody, completely forgetting about the matter.

Woody had indeed made initial progress in mastering the doppelganger skill, but ultimately, he still needed some improvement. To fully master it and complete the fourth stage of evolution, he required a day to familiarize himself with the skill.

Yes, he only needed a day to familiarize himself with it.

Usually, mastering such a skill would take three to five days or even longer, but at this moment, after Su Ping's improved breeding method, Woody's grasp of the doppelganger skill had reached a pinnacle. He only needed to adapt for a period of time before officially attempting the evolution.

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

"Professor Jiang, this is Su Ping. He is a student who, even an old-timer like me, has heard of his reputation!" The woman said, introducing Su Ping to the short, elderly professor.

As a popular student in the academy, it was natural that some professors and teachers would be interested in him.

The young man had caused quite a stir upon his arrival, naturally attracting the attention of some people.

Sage Sang didn't stay long.

She still had many things to attend to, such as the mess in the Lin Hai Mystic Realm.

"Hello, Professor Jiang. It's like this. I obtained a breeding diary from the ancient era. According to the revised edition, it shouldn't be too distant in time."

After Sage Sang left, Su Ping hurriedly explained to the elderly man in front of him, "I couldn't recognize any of the words in it, and I've heard that the history professors at the Megalopolis Academy are all knowledgeable, so I took the liberty of asking Sage Sang to introduce me to you!"

The old professor nodded, pleased with Su Ping's attitude.

There were many well-behaved young people like this nowadays, but with Sage Sang's background, it was indeed rare to find someone so considerate.

"Let's see the diary you mentioned!"

Without further ado, Su Ping handed over the diary-like notebook he had obtained from the Zhang brothers to the old professor.

The professor took it, felt it for a moment, and then said, "Bone Jade Paper, an elite-level material widely used in the early Liang Dynasty, can be used to make books. The identity of the writer is likely not low, and it's obviously a product of the Mystic Realm."

As soon as Professor Jiang held the book, he nodded, clearly stating the origin of the paper.

His gaze was calm and composed, indicating his vast knowledge in this field.

This was normal; it was rare for young beastmasters to come across truly ancient items.

Then, as he flipped through the pages, his calm demeanor vanished, and his eyes visibly became grave. He closed his eyes for about three seconds before turning to Su Ping with a start:

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

"Er... I obtained it from a beastmaster..." Su Ping had a hunch that the origin of this item was extraordinary, but the old professor's reaction seemed to suggest an even more impressive background than he had imagined.

"Obtained it?" The old professor pursed his lips slightly.

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

The old professor calmed himself a little, "The origin of the script in this book is even older than the Liang Dynasty, and this is a copy, which is rare, although it's a pity."

Hmm? Su Ping was taken aback. Although copied, the content should be the same as the original, right? The old professor's eyes lit up, and he placed the book in front of him, "The origin of this script dates back at least five thousand years! 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 is a considerable length of time.

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

Before five thousand years ago, there are not many historical records left.

Now, Su Ping had casually obtained a diary with writing from such a distant era. Although Su Ping's performance in history and literature had always been poor, he had reason to suspect that the stern-faced old professor might be exaggerating.

However, sensing Su Ping's doubt, the old professor explained, "This unique era is also known as the Ancient, Primordial, or Dawn 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, lasted for over a thousand years!

You should know that the Da Qian Dynasty, as recorded in Longguo's ancient history, was the most prosperous dynasty! The Long family ruled for over a thousand years! Before that, there was the Seven Emperors Tribes era, where various tribes ruled independently. And before that, was the Dawn Era, whose duration is unknown."

However, as long as it belongs to the era before the Seven Emperors Tribes, it can be considered part of this era. Exploring this era has always been the greatest challenge in history! And this writing should have existed during that period!"

Su Ping truly knew very little about these things. Especially regarding the existence of the dynasties, how could they have lasted so long without the theory of the dynastic cycle?

But it made sense; this was an extraordinary society where personal strength sometimes indeed made the rule more stable. Moreover, as the power of Beastmasters increased, their lifespan would also correspondingly increase.

The development of the Beastmaster civilization on Blue Star was vastly different from the Blue Star of his previous life.

The historical development was incomparable.

However, the cultural carriers of the Dragon Nation, aside from the Beastmasters, did share some similarities with his previous life!

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

Even if there were slight differences, overall, they still matched up.

Su Ping nodded. So, this diary is from that era?

"So this writing is from the Ancient Era?"

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

"This can't be called writing!"

"Huh?"

Su Ping was taken aback again.

Not writing?

He glanced at the diary, where the characters looked like random scribbles. He couldn't see any difference; they were all just lines of scribbles. What else could this be if not writing?

He couldn't understand.

Then the old man continued:

"To be precise, it's not entirely writing!"

Su Ping looked at the old man with a somewhat resentful expression. He hadn't noticed the temper Qin Xiaoxue mentioned, but he could see that the old man was quite good at keeping secrets.

"This is indeed the oldest writing. There are rumors that in some of the most ancient ruins on the Western Continent, such writing has also been found! These special markings are not only from the Dragon Nation but also from regions where humans were active in the Primordial Era!

Therefore, the origin of this writing has always been a mystery in historical studies. The current versions are just excerpts, but if you look closely, don't you feel dizzy and disoriented?"

Su Ping was stunned.

He looked at the old man in disbelief.

He was not only shocked that the ancient writing had such an effect but also realized that, indeed, as a genius, how could he have felt so drowsy from reading for so many days?

It turned out that it was the writing itself, not his problem!

Su Ping nodded hurriedly.

"That's right! The use of this writing is extremely difficult. Historical research has shown that using this writing to transcribe articles and records consumes a great deal of psychic energy!

Therefore, to make writing more accessible in the ancient dynastic era of various continents, it gradually evolved into the language now used in the Western Continent and the Dragon Nation.

This type of ancient writing gradually disappeared into the dust of history. However, in some artifacts unearthed from the Da Qian Dynasty two thousand years ago, there are still some writings in what is known as 'Serpent Script.'"

The old man also had a look of sighing.

History holds countless secrets that are hard to imagine, but such secrets are rarely truly unraveled.

"So, this Serpent Script, in the Ancient Era, was something that only powerful Beastmasters could use. Moreover, archaeologists speculate that it has some power. And why does this writing exist in all eras and continents?

Therefore, this Serpent Script is not just writing; it also represents ancient secrets yet to be explored!

Of course, to be fair, this diary is a handwritten copy, and it has been quite a long time. The spiritual imprint and influence on it are already very faint.

Whether the person who copied it truly understood its meaning or just copied the form, the spiritual imprint left behind is not strong. However, if you want to read this writing, it's actually very simple! Just use your psychic energy to perceive it, and you will naturally understand!"

"Huh?"

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

Without thinking, he closed his eyes, and his elite ninth-rank psychic energy spread out, slowly enveloping the first page of the handwritten diary.

Then, a very strange feeling appeared in his mind, as if a mysterious feedback in the spiritual derivation made him understand the meaning of the first line:

'Explanation of the Five Elements Cycle...'

Although the first line of Serpent Script had seven characters, the last one could not be perceived by his psychic energy, either because the copier hadn't written it well or due to the passage of time. However, the rest of the content appeared in Su Ping's mind.

But... could it really be this simple?

Su Ping opened his eyes in confusion.

This writing, could it really be mastered so easily?

Of course, he could feel that his psychic energy was being consumed, and not a little.

"Do you think this so-called ancient Serpent Script is nothing special? As long as you are a Marquis or Sovereign Rank, you can read it freely! Even someone like you at the Elite Advanced Rank can read dozens of characters a day?"

Professor Jiang said with a smile.

Su Ping nodded. The professor had made the ancient Serpent Script sound so grand and mysterious, but from this perception, it didn't seem particularly profound?

However, Professor Jiang soon smiled and said:

"Then try to copy it, just like the owner of this book, who copied it without truly understanding it?"

Su Ping was taken aback, then took the pen and began to copy the first line of the ancient Serpent Script on the paper.

Although it was a bit difficult, it took him no more than twenty seconds to finish.

Then, Professor Jiang continued: "Use your psychic energy to perceive what you wrote."

Su Ping blinked.

Sure enough, what he wrote, when perceived with his psychic energy, had none of the previous mysterious and wondrous qualities.

In the ancient script of tadpole characters, a mysterious glyph was drawn.

"This..."

"The perception and reading of the Serpent Script is actually the simplest task. A Beastmaster with sufficient psychic energy can comprehend the meaning that ancient-era Beastmasters wished to convey through their psychic energy! However, the method of writing is extremely challenging, requiring the Beastmaster to possess exceptionally high psychic energy mastery and an extremely deep understanding of the Serpent Script. Moreover, the pronunciation of this ancient script has not been deciphered at all!"

To truly consider something a language, one must be able to read, write, and speak it. These three concepts are usually interconnected, and just as one can easily copy the gourd painting, one should be able to write it. However, for the ancient Serpent Script, these three aspects seem like completely different domains.

"This is the mystery of the psychic system! As the Beastmaster's ancient civilization states, human Beastmasters are a unique type of psychic 'Companion Beast,' and they also possess space-type abilities like the Mystic Realm.

Whether it's the psychic talent they possess or the Soul Pact obtained upon promotion, they are all manifestations of the psychic system! And these scripts imply that ancient Beastmasters had an even more advanced use of psychic energy!"

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

Who or what kind of existence perfected and created this Serpent Script?

After expressing his thoughts, the elder turned his attention back to Su Ping:

"So, kid, the profundity of the Serpent Script lies in its psychic reading. This is clearly an ancient Beastmaster's personal journal, but it's a copy, and some parts may not fully convey the intended meaning of the Serpent Script.

Moreover, the exact time of the original owner of this journal cannot be determined.

It could be from the Wu Dynasty before the Liang Dynasty, left by a Beastmaster and then copied by the owner of the Mystic Realm in the Liang Dynasty, or even earlier! But this is your personal harvest, and now that you know the situation with the Serpent Script, you can slowly read it yourself!

This kind of personal Beastmaster harvest is not something outsiders should meddle with! However, if you have any discoveries, interests, or questions about the Serpent Script, you can consult me."

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

This caused Su Ping to feel a newfound respect for him.

Of course, it was possible that the other party had already done extensive research on the Serpent Script and didn't need this journal.

Or perhaps he simply wasn't interested in the research on the five elements mentioned in the text.

Regardless, Su Ping nodded:

"Thank you, Professor Jiang!"

As he exited the teaching building, Su Ping's tumultuous emotions gradually calmed, and he recovered from his previous agitation.

Su Ping never expected that this ancient journal would contain so many secrets.

Primordial Serpent Script?

A script that can be perceived and read by psychic energy?

If he hadn't witnessed it himself, Su Ping would never have believed it, but even this copied version had the same effect.

This undoubtedly confirmed one thing.

The owner of the Mystic Realm that Zhang brothers explored in the past must have had an extraordinary background!

Otherwise, according to Professor Jiang, during the Liang Dynasty, even the Beastmasters of the grand families had limited understanding of the Serpent Script.

To be able to identify and copy it during that era already indicated their exceptional status.

After resolving the matters in Megalopolis, upon returning to Linzhou, it seemed necessary to thoroughly inquire about the Zhang brothers' knowledge regarding this Mystic Realm.

Of course, there were more important matters at hand, such as reading the content of this journal.

However, Su Ping guessed that, based on the title of the journal, it should indeed be about the mutual generation and restraint of the five elements and the circulation of their energies.

As Su Ping was about to return to the dormitory with the early-bored Old Sha, a message suddenly popped up on his phone.

The sender of the message caused Su Ping to pause.

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

"Xiao Ping, you've only been in Megalopolis for a few days, and you've already caused such a big stir?"

...

In the principal's office.

A woman returned to the office, looking somewhat flustered.

The restoration of the Lin Hai Mystic Realm was not yet complete, and now, someone was visiting again? Well, she didn't have to worry about anyone else coming, and she wouldn't even personally rush to receive the regional vice-president who managed the southeast region.

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

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

As expected, the moment he entered the office, a figure quickly stood up:

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

It was none other than Li Zhi.

The woman gave him a glance:

"So concerned, why did you run off earlier?"

Li Zhi's face turned red.

Earlier, he had heard that Zhu Hong was providing guidance, and knowing that the Breeder Association was holding a morning meeting, he wanted to go and socialize, hoping to build a connection.

But unexpectedly, he didn't establish any connections; instead, he gained this piece of news.

The woman sat down and said:

"Rest assured, it's done. Moreover, when Wood completed the third stage, he immediately grasped the basic application of clones, so he can probably start the final evolution tomorrow morning!"

Upon hearing this, Li Zhi finally breathed a sigh of relief. Then, he said helplessly:

"Principal, regarding the evolution you mentioned for the Crowned Wolf King that Xiaoxue spoke of, which high-level Breeder is it?"

The woman took a glance at him, not paying him any heed, but instead, she turned her attention to the two people beside her. Zhu Hong remained calm and serene as always.

After a glance at him, the woman focused her gaze on the figure beside Zhu Hong, a woman, no one else but Liu Fuhai:

"Vice-President Liu, regarding Xiaoping's matter in Linzhou, thank you for your help."

"

Liu Fu Hai glanced at the Sage Sang, shaking his head.

"It's not my concern. Su Ping didn't take it to heart, and the one from the north is here mainly to give you face!"

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

Liu Fu Hai neither confirmed nor denied this.

The woman didn't say anything further and turned her attention back to the middle, where Zhu Hong was:

"Master Zhu, what brings you here this time?"

Although she hadn't met Zhu Hong many times and didn't have much of a relationship with him, they were both from the top circles of Longguo. Even without having seen much of each other, their relationship would naturally be close, especially since they were from the same faction.

Zhu Hong smiled slightly:

"There's no rush, we can talk about it later. I came here to see the genius breeder you mentioned, to witness with my own eyes what kind of person he is. To be able to control a Doppelganger Skill to such a degree is truly astonishing!"

The woman nodded, knowing that this wasn't the right time for Zhu Hong to say more.

Mentioning Su Ping, the young man had caused her a big trouble, but she couldn't deny that she was quite satisfied with him. Unconsciously, a smile appeared on her lips:

"This young man, I have to say, is the most talented Beastmaster and breeder I've ever seen in my life!"

"Oh?!"

Zhu Hong raised his eyebrows slightly.

Was this evaluation a bit too high?

Could there be someone even more talented than this genius?

Liu Fu Hai, standing beside him, acknowledged the Sage's insight.

As expected of the Dean of Demon City Academy, he indeed had a keen eye.

In just half a year, Su Ping had repeatedly challenged his understanding. Now, at the age of not even twenty, his achievements were astounding.

He had bred the Heart of Wood, meeting the requirements of an Intermediate Specialist Breeder, and had also bred a new Evolution Body, fulfilling the requirements of an Advanced Specialist Breeder.

As a result, on this deeply cultivated Companion Beast, he had directly developed a Transcendent Skill!

Ordinary breeders, after becoming Specialist Breeders, would gradually expand their breeding routes and types. But this young man was different.

He had directly reached the Advanced level from the Intermediate level.

Geniuses were never bound by rules and regulations.

However, what Liu Fu Hai didn't quite understand was that if Su Ping was an extremely talented breeder, he fully acknowledged and believed it.

But a genius Beastmaster?

He hadn't really seen the strength of Su Ping's Soul Pact Companion Beast.

He had only heard about a mutated Forest Wolf and a Revenant Flesh Bone Origami Person, which was a shame for the Life Attribute.

It was better not to mention the latter, but as for the former, it seemed that the breeding evolution wasn't even completed yet.

What kind of strength could it have? Liu Fu Hai was puzzled, while Li Zhi, standing beside him, was completely dumbfounded. What was all this about?

Hearing Master Zhu Hong and the Sage Sang's conversation, it seemed like they already knew who it was.

Moreover, even Liu Fu Hai knew, but the problem was, he was the breeder of the Crowned Wolf King!

It was like finding out that his wife had cheated on him, but instead of a high-status, rich, and handsome man like Master Zhu Hong, it was a young boy he had never heard of before.

However, it was obvious that no one in the room cared about his thoughts.

Liu Fu Hai, standing beside him, chuckled:

"As I thought, when I heard Master Zhu Hong mention it, I knew it must be this young man's doing!"

"Oh?"

Zhu Hong glanced at Liu Fu Hai: "Breeder Liu, do you know this young man?"

"I won't hide it from you. This time, my project for the Jianghai Province Breeding Master Competition is the one developed by Su Ping, and he holds the absolute research position."

"Hmm?"

This time, Master Zhu Hong was truly shocked.

However, he maintained his composure and didn't ask further about the specific project.

After all, he would find out soon enough.

The Sage Sang, standing beside him, didn't interrupt Liu Fu Hai's proud boasting.

But in her heart, she understood better than anyone.

Even if the Ten Thousand Wood Wolf was astonishing, and even if the Transcendent Skill of the Sun Core was powerful.

Compared to the fundamental evolution of the Origami Person that Su Ping mentioned, which was a century-breaking discovery, it was still nothing.

Nevertheless, no matter what, these were already enough!

At this moment, Liu Fu Hai thought for a moment and said:

"Speaking of which, it has been a long time since I chatted with this young man. Let's ask Su Ping how he did it!"

Master Zhu Hong also nodded:

"His control over the Doppelganger Skill is quite impressive and meaningful!"

After receiving this affirmation, Liu Fu Hai sent a message to Su Ping:

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

"What big deal?"

Su Ping's response was quicker than he had imagined.

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

"What big deal? The breeding of the Crowned Wolf King, of course!" Liu Fu Hai laughed as he sent the message.

However, Su Ping's reply was still quick, but it left everyone present without a reaction:

"???"

"Is this considered a big deal?"

Liu Fu Hai blinked, looking at Master Zhu Hong, who was also a bit surprised, and his friend beside him, whose eyes were almost popping out of his head. He clicked his tongue:

"Damn it, this kid caught us off guard again."

　Tomorrow morning, I'll try to adjust my biological clock and add a second chapter.

(End of Chapter)

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