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Chapter 207: The Ancient Wisdom and the Five Elements
Chapter 207: The Ancient Wisdom and the Five Elements
In the ancient scroll, the wisdom of the Five Elements was etched in intricate snake script, a language from a bygone era. The text, a challenge to decipher, read:
"The Five Elements are the root of creation, the foundation of human relationships, and the essence of all things. The myriad beings embrace change, and the hundred spirits communicate and understand. Originating from Yin and Yang, they spread across the heavens and the earth, permeating the realms of light and darkness. The cardinal directions of east, west, north, and south form the fabric of the cosmos, and the eight winds and six tones establish order. Thus, the heavens display the five phases, and the earth provides the five materials..."
"The physical form is named after its shape and quality. The nature is defined by its function. The Five Elements embody both form and nature, benefiting all things. Therefore, when combined and distinguished, Wood resides in the lower Yang position, exuding gentle warmth in the spring. Fire, hidden within, lends its gentle nature. Thus, Wood is characterized by its softness, and Fire resides in the greater Yang position, blazing with intense heat..."
Dizziness overwhelmed Su Ping. How could a normal person comprehend this?!" he exclaimed in frustration.
It had taken him over two hours of intense mental focus to decipher these ancient words, each familiar on its own, but when pieced together, they presented a formidable challenge. Why did the ancient sages write in such a way that made one's head spin? Why not just present their research and breeding theories directly?
Su Ping sighed, exasperated. He had wasted so much mental energy on this ancient text, and it seemed pointless.
As he lay on his bed, closing his eyes for a moment, he allowed his mental energy to relax, having been drained from the intense reading.
The Five Elements Handbook was not something he continued to read. Professor Jiang had mentioned.
Reading this ancient text was not only mentally exhausting but also carried an intangible burden. Moreover, the style and form of this ancient text seemed to originate from an extremely old era, making it even more challenging to comprehend.
Su Ping regretted even attempting to read it and wished Professor Jiang had just deciphered it himself.
Why was he putting himself through this ordeal?
Thankfully, he had managed to understand a portion of it.
The book likely contained fundamental analysis of the Five Elements.
In comparison, the Five Elements Array, also from the ancient legacy, caught Su Ping's attention.
The Five Elements Array.
Xiao Zhi Ren Qian Yi, the versatile paper clone, reappeared. Su Ping watched as Qian Yi effortlessly drew the Fire Sword from his master's hands, inspired by the array.
"Wow!" Su Ping exclaimed.
This time, he shook his head at Qian Yi.
Su Ping organized his thoughts. His first idea, inspired by Qian Yi's paper clone and the Fire Sword, was to use the clone's paper-folding ability to cultivate corresponding Elemental Hearts, such as the Fire Heart and Wood Heart, and their respective skills.
Then, observing Qian Yi using the swords, Su Ping wondered if the clone's soul-stitching ability could directly connect them, like stitching bodies, and if this could lead to the creation of a Super Skill: 'Elemental Heart Fusion.'
This was the most practical and feasible idea.
Su Ping had strong confidence in this approach.
Therefore, he didn't dwell on it further. Instead, his second idea, fueled by his interest in the Five Elements Array and their synergy, was to...
After several days of studying the array, Su Ping was captivated by the concept of the Five Elements' synergy.
Indeed, by infusing Fire attribute energy, it could transform into Earth attribute energy, and then Earth could further transmute into Metal attribute energy...
Through this sequential derivation, the Five Elements' energy could continue this cycle of transformation until the energy was completely depleted.
However, during this cycle, Su Ping envisioned a fantastical possibility.
Why, when Fire attribute energy transformed into Earth attribute energy, did the total energy seem to decrease? This seemed like a nonsensical question.
The energy cycle, even during transformation, naturally led to a decrease, which was inevitable. If the energy increased endlessly, it would defy the laws of nature.
But the synergy of the Five Elements, in this transformation, was a unique shift.
This transformation differed from all other forms of energy consumption and movement.
This insight could still be drawn from Old Sand's Sun Heart, a fascinating transformation.
The power of the sun was challenging to embody, and even with concentrated sunlight, the most it could achieve was ignition, never reaching the level of a blasting explosion.
This gave Su Ping some ideas.
There were also fundamental principles at play.
The conservation and transformation of energy were not one-sided concepts.
The principles of the steam engine, the lever, and even the human body itself, exemplified this.
A mature adult, well-fed and energized, could move a total mass far exceeding their own strength, let alone the weight of a satisfying meal.
Of course, energy transformation wasn't a simple comparison.
Energy concentration didn't merely require a filling meal.
Therefore, during the Five Elements' synergy and opposition, could other means be employed to increase the power of this energy conversion? Similarly, using the principle of the lever as an example, the first transformation from Fire to Earth could be considered the first lever, and then the subsequent transformation from Earth to Metal could be the second lever, and so on.
Taking the Sun Formula as an example, a hypothetical formula could be derived for the transformation of the Five Elements:
1 Fire = 1.1 Earth = 1.2 Metal = 1.3 Water...
Such a bizarre formula, theoretically, could be extended indefinitely in this context.
Of course, this contradicted the second law of thermodynamics regarding entropy increase and the first law regarding energy conservation.
As Old Sand had said, if this were the case, wouldn't a perpetual motion machine truly be possible?
(End of Chapter)Chapter: The Dragon's Quest
The conversation between Sang and Zhu Hong takes an intriguing turn as they delve into the mysteries of the rare and extraordinary Wood Dragon. Sang, with a smile, nods in agreement, acknowledging Zhu Hong's interest in the Wood Dragon.
Zhu Hong, with a rare smile of her own, finally reveals her true intention. "I have been researching not just the Wood Dragon, but also various Elemental Dragons. The Wood Dragon is exceptionally unique among them!"
Sang nods in agreement, understanding Zhu Hong's fascination. Although Qin's Wood Dragon belongs to the Eastern Dragon Clan, it doesn't hinder their curiosity. Sang decides to ask for assistance in visiting Linzhou to learn more about the dragon.
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The Dragon's Quest
Chapter 1: The Wood Dragon's Mystery
In the quiet confines of the Dean's office, Sang and Zhu Hong find themselves alone. Zhu Hong, unable to contain her curiosity any longer, asks a question that takes Sang by surprise:
"Dean Sang, is your husband the esteemed Qin Erlong, the President of the Dragon Kingdom?"
Sang, taken aback by the connection to the Old Master, hesitates before responding.
Zhu Hong, sensing Sang's hesitation, takes a bold step forward. "Dean Sang, I must apologize for the abruptness of my question. But I have a genuine interest in the Wood Dragon, a rare and precious pet of the Qin family. I was wondering if I could seek your assistance in visiting Linzhou to learn more about this extraordinary creature."
Sang, intrigued by Zhu Hong's interest, smiles and nods in agreement. "Of course, Master Zhu. I understand your curiosity. The Wood Dragon is indeed a remarkable creature, and I'm sure President Qin would be delighted to help."
Zhu Hong, relieved and excited, smiles back. "Thank you, Dean Sang. I have been studying various Elemental Dragons, and the Wood Dragon's uniqueness has piqued my interest. I would be most grateful for your assistance in arranging a visit to Linzhou."
Sang, seeing Zhu Hong's enthusiasm, promises to help. "I'll make the necessary arrangements, Master Zhu. I'm sure President Qin will be happy to accommodate your request."
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Title: A Conversation Between Experts
Chapter:
The exchange between the two experts, Zhu Hong and Sang Sang, continued with a polite tone from Zhu, a rising and powerful new presence in the Holy Spirit grade. Sang Sang, slightly furrowing her brows, inquired:
"What exactly do you need help with?"
Zhu Hong, feeling a bit awkward, explained, "It's nothing that would threaten the Wood Dragon's life safety! I need some energy supply, but at times, I may require some dragon blood as an aid!"
Sang Sang's brows tightened further, indicating that the situation had reached a delicate point. She didn't say anything, but instead,
"Hmm?" Sang Sang exclaimed, her gaze now fixed on Zhu Hong with a hint of confusion. "You want to attempt that path?"
Zhu Hong quickly waved his hands, clarifying, "Not to that extent! Being able to reach the Holy Spirit grade within the next few decades is already enough for me! I've never even considered going higher!"
Sang Sang nodded in understanding, "Alright, if that's the case, I'll inform Old Qin, but I'll still ask for his opinion!"
At this point, Sang Sang, without waiting for Zhu Hong's further explanation, made a phone call in front of him.
Even though dragon blood was extremely precious, Sang Sang, aware of the situation, knew that Zhu Hong would likely offer a trade. However, she didn't directly agree to his request, and Zhu Hong felt a rare sense of appreciation for her consideration.
The phone call with Su Ping was brief, and Sang Sang directly agreed to help during the conversation.
After hanging up, Sang Sang continued, "I'll send you Old Qin's contact information later. Do you want to go after the competition or wait until after the Spring Festival?"
Zhu Hong nodded in agreement, "Thank you, Sang Sang! Rest assured, I won't let President Qin help in vain! After the competition, I'll go. I'm also quite capable, so there's no issue with spending the New Year there."
Sang Sang nodded and smiled, "Then, during the Spring Festival, I'll probably be taking my family back to Linzhou for the holidays, so we'll have some free time to chat properly."
Zhu Hong nodded in response.
As the New Year plans were discussed, both experts relaxed, and Sang Sang finally showed some additional interest, asking, "By the way, Zhu Hong, what about the rewards for this year's Breeding Competition?"
The Breeding Competition, being an annual event in the Dragon Kingdom, was highly valued by the kingdom's higher-ups. Therefore, to encourage innovation among breeders, the kingdom would offer corresponding rewards to stimulate the participants.
This year, Sang Sang hadn't looked into the rewards in advance, but she was curious.
Zhu Hong smiled and explained, "There's nothing to hide! The top three winners will receive a large number of points from the Breeder's Association and resource subsidies from the province. Additionally, there are some extra rewards for the breeders themselves."
These rewards included a portion of self-selected resources and the opportunity to choose some breeding techniques from the Breeder's Association.
"The first-place winner can even directly select a Holy Spirit-grade resource material! On top of that, this year's first-place winner will also receive a Heart Fruit."
Sang Sang's eyebrows rose slightly in surprise, "Oh?"
"This year, the Breeder's Association is quite generous with their rewards!" Sang Sang exclaimed.
The Heart Fruit, a mystical item that enhanced the breeder's innate abilities, was a treasure that couldn't be measured by grades alone. Zhu Hong shook his head, "That's not the original reward, It was changed due to various factors."
Sang Sang glanced at her phone, about to ask what the original reward was, but at that moment, her phone rang again.
The incoming text message was from Su Ping, causing Sang Sang to furrow her brows in surprise.
"What's the matter, Sang Sang?" Su Ping asked, looking up at Zhu Hong.
Sang Sang raised her head to look at Zhu Hong, her eyes slightly brightening. "Zhu Hong, what are your thoughts on breeding the Five Elements Heart? We've encountered a tricky situation with this!"
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End of Chapter.
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