As they ventured deeper into the underground city, Ron wanted to linger, but Instructor Will kept moving, leaving Ron with no choice but to follow.
Could there be a secret? (?_??)
They arrived at yet another mechanism, and Instructor Will, having scouted it out beforehand, knew where it was!
A mentor is a mentor. With his disciple present, Will simply pointed to the statue in the small square of the underground city, and Ron immediately understood.
Ron rushed forward and tried to activate the mechanism.
Ron simply moved the human-shaped statue, and another opening appeared in the ground—was there another level? (￢?￢) ?
Seeing this, Ron was speechless. People back then were quite cautious. However, Ron became even more interested in the secrets behind it.
After waiting for a while, the instructor didn't seem to be planning to go in. Old Will said, "Kid, go in!"
Upon hearing this, Ron performed a farewell ceremony and immediately led Rita and Little Tower into the area.
Mentor Will then sat down and meditated once again.
On the next underground level, Ron quickly discovered the anomaly.
Could I be mistaken? Why are there so many spatial elements here? Ever since the dimensional crystal was formed, Ron has been able to roughly sense the existence of spatial elements.
Could this be another spatial magic spell, or perhaps a spacetime magic circle...?
No! Ron sensed that the concentration of spatial elements here was much lower than that of Micah Morris's spacetime magic circle.
There's no way Ron could have misjudged what was going on.
Then, Ron subconsciously glanced at Rita beside him. If the mentor allowed Rita to come in, then this should not be a combat-related training.
Rita wasn't a pure elementalist, so Ron decided not to ask her and would explore the secrets of this place himself.
Soon, they arrived at the core area of the second underground level.
The space here is smaller than the one above, but surprisingly, the things here are better preserved.
Ron thought about it and concluded that it must be because there seemed to have been a spatial magic circle here.
Spacetime magic is a type of power of time, and the art of spacetime is naturally better able to cope with the wear and tear of time.
After walking for a while, Ron realized they couldn't go any further. Before them was a wall of array patterns, which Ron couldn't fully understand at the moment. On the other side of the array patterns were several incantations and some ancient text that looked like brief introductions.
What do these ancient tadpole-like characters mean?
So much time has passed that if we weren't in that past era, it would be questionable whether these writings would even still be visible.
This place seems to have been set up as a test by those who came before.
Although Ron couldn't fully understand the ancient script, he could still deduce some things from the scene.
Does this mean Ron is to complete the array patterns?
That's probably what the people in the ancient ruins were planning!
It seemed pretty close, because Ron could sense that many of the array patterns on the array wall in front of him were damaged.
It's too ancient. The principles of ancient laws and array patterns are different from those of today. How can Ron possibly complete it?
This is so frustrating! I feel like I'm going to lose so many brain cells.
Instead of rushing into the test, Ron began exploring the area again.
Sure enough, Ron found some materials about the formations people used back then.
There really is a time-space magic circle here, but due to the passage of time, the time-space magic here is now broken.
Although time-space magic can resist a certain degree of wear and tear from the years, it can't withstand it for just too long.
Micah Morris is a figure from the late ancient to the modern era, while Ron initially deduces that this period should be between the ancient and medieval times.
Historical records indicate that there was a gap in civilization between ancient and medieval times; could this be yet another relic of a pre-civilization?
Excellent. The previous civilization was quite advanced, and Ron judged it to be worth testing.
Great, let's go then. Anyway, the mentor's training mission will be completed here soon.
While meditating and practicing here, study and complete the array patterns on this wall!
Ron had considered having Rita destroy the wall, but judging from the traces of the magic circle here, destroying the array wall in front of them could cause the entire underground space to collapse.
The ancients set up the test, and they must have considered the possibility of cheating by later generations.
Guarded by dragons that died of natural causes, and shrouded in mystery, this place is also a good site for the transmission of knowledge and skills.
Perhaps one day, if Ron really can't find a disciple he likes, he will make such an arrangement! The world of Gus is still plagued by various disasters. Under the crisis of the first year of disaster, even Ron wants to leave something for future generations.
However, this idea is based on the premise that there are descendants after Ron's era...
Ron first tidied up the floor, laying down an expensive carpet, as he was about to meditate for a long time.
This place has many spatial elements, making it a rare place for spiritual practice.
Before meditating, Ron sat down and took out one ancient book after another. Fortunately, Ron had developed a habit of collecting books in the world of Guth.
See if you can find a translation of the relevant book.
Because he brought too many books, which took up a lot of storage space, Ron was thinking of going back to hide some of them.
Low-level magic crystals can be discarded, but books must never be thrown away, even if high-level magic items outside are more valuable.
After searching and searching, Ron finally found an ancient book.
I owe a great deal to Elton for being able to keep this book, and perhaps I should also thank the Goddess of the Magic Network. If it weren't for the Goddess of the Magic Network, Ron wouldn't have been so interested in ancient texts.
The manuscript Elton gave to Ron.
This book was handwritten, indicating that it was published much earlier than optical printing technology.
It also includes Elton's modern translation annotations.
That's great! It's good to have a historian in the territory. Ron's studiousness has also helped him. Ron immediately started comparing the translation with the ancient text on the wall.
I finally understand the general meaning.
Due to the great distance in time, even Elton's translations are incomplete, containing many ancient characters that Elton did not recognize.
If handwritten books are like this, what about the current array pattern walls and incantations...?
The passage of time makes it difficult to study, but fortunately, Ron can connect the context, just like when he faced a reading test in a Western language in his previous life.
What should I do if I can't remember a word?
During the exam, just guess based on the context!
There are certain rules to writing and language. If you know the tadpole script of modern times, the tadpole script of recent times, and the tadpole script of the Middle Ages, and keep going forward, you can always guess more meanings.
Oh no, it turns out that it wasn't just a test to complete the array patterns; the incantation beside it also contained errors, which future generations would have to correct.
"Should I correct the grammatical error? Ron, I..."
For a moment, all Ron wanted to do was curse!
What a rip-off! These ancient people were so cunning.
Well, no matter how difficult it is, we still have to study it. Since we're already here, we might as well give it a try.
On the other side of the incantation text were some notes and requirements.
Ron thought it best to decipher the clues first:
"Those who come after... must first break through the barrier... magical mechanical science... complete array patterns, incantations... mechanisms..." Ron deciphered the fragmented meaning.
It turns out that the test here is related to mechanical engineering.
In ancient times, people didn't call them puppets or magic dolls; they simply called them magical machines...
With that in mind, Ron had some plans.
The solution must be found step by step; we cannot decipher the knowledge here all at once. After we leave, we will first study the magical machinery on the next level.
Having gained some understanding, Ron then tried to complete the array patterns here, and also picked out the errors in the spells, inscribing the correct spell text.
Having made up his mind, Ron was resolute. He believed that one's own strength was the most important thing, and that magical machines or puppets were ultimately just external things.
Ron closed the translated book and began to meditate on the expensive carpet.
Spatial elements! All of you, get Ron!
Meditation allows you to quietly draw in the elements that can be drawn together and converge at the dimensional crystal.
...
Cultivation knows no years, and in this rare environment, Ron meditated for a long time.
Indeed, spatial elements are rare, and Ron also discovered that the spacetime elements here would gradually disappear over time.
If only the broken magic circle from back then could be repaired.
Ron felt hungry, so he ended his meditation and took something out of his storage ring to eat...
As he ate, Ron's eyes also kept glancing at the array pattern wall in front of him.
We should study as much as we can; time can always be found.
The exact time scale is difficult to determine underground.
Before reaching the level of a transcendent master, it's best to take a nap. I'll go to sleep now.
...
Upon waking, Ron went outside first.
The mentor is in the plaza of the first level of the underground city.
He first bowed to his mentor as a disciple, then turned around and began to study the principles of the magical machinery here.
A long time... I don't know the exact time.
Feeling that it was about time, Ron turned around and tried to decipher the array pattern wall...
Tired of decoding? Take a short nap, meditate, wake up, and try again...
This process wasn't tedious for Ron; when you're engrossed in studying, there's always a certain enjoyment to be found. ?(ˊ?? ? ??ˋ)
Gradually, Ron completely forgot about the passage of time.
I don't know how much time passed.
Ron opened his eyes once again from the expensive carpet...
Touching my overly long hair, I realized that some time had passed.
The Wind Technique allowed the blades to automatically adjust their shape, demonstrating the increasing mastery of elemental power through mental energy.
While tidying up his appearance, he also studied the array pattern wall.
The years have passed underground.
All Ron knew was that this was the second time he had to fix his overly long hair.
With the cleaning technique, there's no need to go outside to rinse, but having long hair is always a hassle. My food supplies are almost gone, but thankfully, I've finally regained my confidence.
This time, I should be able to pass the test.
Ron tried to complete the array pattern once again.
Burning complete!
It was done; the array patterns on it faintly revealed the light of elements, along with the incantation beside it.
Finish!
The incantation also manifested elemental light.
Boom... Boom... Boom...
At the moment of completion, a rumbling sound came from the second underground level, and the array-patterned wall shifted and opened.
"No way? Another test! Are you kidding me!" Ron couldn't help but curse as he saw another wall behind the array pattern wall.
a long time.
Ron, no longer agitated, sat down to meditate: "My own strength is important, my own strength is important. I won't stoop to the level of the ancients, I won't..."
He muttered to himself for a while, then meditated and took a nap again.
I woke up again...
Out of sight, out of mind; time to go out and stock up on provisions.
The monsters outside suffered, and Ron's anger was directed at them.
The anger subsided.
He only returned now.
On the first basement level, I first bowed to my mentor who was meditating with his eyes closed. On the second basement level, another test awaited me. Come on, I, Ron, refuse to believe it! Magical engineering? It can't stump me, Ron!
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