After obtaining the qualifications to enter the Ernst Institute, Linley and Hillman didn't stay in Fenlai City for too long. Hillman was in a hurry to return and tell his Lord Hogg the good news, while Linley wanted to return as soon as possible, so that he could improve his cultivation level in the six months before school reopened.
On the way back, Doehring Cowart flew out of his Coiling Dragon ring and asked Linley,"Linley, why did you suppress the other magics during the test of magic talent, and only display your earth-style and wind-style talent? Also, you shouldn't have only obtained first-class results in the spiritual power test. According to my senses, it wouldn't be too much if your spiritual power was even super-class, right?”
Doehring Cowart was very puzzled. Most people, when testing their magical talent, would want nothing more than to show their best side, but Linley, this freak, was only willing to show the tip of the iceberg. Doehring Cowart truly couldn't understand.
Linley laughed calmly. When a pile of stones rises from the shore, the current will be turbulent; When you walk higher than others, everyone will criticize you.”
Linley didn't explain too much. He believed that his Grandpa Doehring would definitely understand.
Hearing this, Doehring Cowart was first stunned. Although he had never heard this phrase before, given his experience, he naturally understood what Linley meant after a moment of thought. Stroking his beard, he laughed."Little fellow, you're really starting to educate me, haha. If you display all your talent, it will definitely attract many forces to recruit you. If they fail to recruit you, they will definitely think of ways to kill you in the cradle.”
When Linley and Hillman returned to Wushan township, the Baruch clan's manor, they told Hogg that Linley had been accepted into the Ernst Institute. After Hogg was pleasantly surprised, Linley saw the 'Secret Dragonblood Manual' as expected.
Upon seeing this 'Secret Dragonblood Technique', Linley was at a loss. He didn't know whether he should follow the example of Linley in the original book, dual-train in magic and combat. He naturally knew that battle-qi and magic would ultimately lead to the same destination. Once one reached the Saint-level, there would be no difference between a warrior and a magus. After reaching the Saint level, only by gaining insights into the Laws of the World and the profound mysteries of the Elements could one increase their power and become a Deity. Thus, whether it was training in battle-qi or training in magic, it was all for the sake of reaching the Saint-level. It was only a prerequisite for comprehending the profound mysteries of the Laws.
Linley was confident that if he focused on one, he would definitely be able to reach the Saint-level very quickly, at least much faster than the Linley in the original book. But if he focused on both magic and martial arts, it would definitely slow down his pace of reaching the Saint-level.
After pondering for a long time, Linley decided to follow the original book. After all, in the original book, Linley's growth as a warrior had played a very important role.
Having set his goal, Linley once again threw himself into endless bitter training. Cultural classes, warrior classes, magic classes, he did not miss out on any of them.
Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, several months had passed. It was already February, and many trees on Dark Mountain had already sprouted. A hint of spring had quietly arrived.
Under an ancient tree.
Linley was seated in the lotus position, meditating and refining mageforce.
Linley, who had entered a meditative state, could clearly sense that his body was surrounded by a large number of motes of light of various colors. Seven motes of light were constantly entering his body from every part of his body, passing through his limbs and bones. After purifying, they finally gathered in the center of his chest, in the 'central dantian region.'
The middle dantian was filled with a seven-colored mist. This mist was the magic power of the various elements.
"Phew." Slowly letting out a breath, Linley recovered from his meditative state.
Doehring Cowart, dressed in a moon-white robe, was seated in the lotus position, smiling as he looked around. Seeing Linley wake up, he couldn't help but laugh."Linley, tomorrow you will be leaving for the Ernst Institute, but you still work so hard today.”
"Grandpa Doehring, I'm currently at the peak of the fourth rank. I want to see if I can become a magus of the fifth rank before school reopens. However, I'm still a step away.”
"Don't be unsatisfied. You should know that it's already shocking for you to become a magus of the fourth rank at the age of nine. You're much better than your peers.”
"Besides, this is only your achievement in magic. Aren't you already a warrior of the third rank?!”
Doehring Cowart stroked his beard and sighed. In the past year, he had witnessed Linley's miracle. If anyone had told him before that someone could reach the level of a magus of the fourth rank at the age of nine, he would definitely have scoffed. As a Saint-level Grand Magus, he knew very well how difficult it was to advance in magic. People without great perseverance and talent would never be able to achieve much in magic cultivation.
Although Linley was very proud of his achievements, he didn't want to discuss this with Grandpa Doehring. Although Grandpa Doehring's words had been filled with praise for Linley, Linley could sense how lonely and desolate Grandpa Doehring was.
Rolling his eyes, Linley prepared to give Grandpa Doehring some advice.
"Grandpa Doehring, is the Saint-level the final level of cultivation?”Linley pretended to be a curious child as he asked Doehring Cowart, who was stroking his beard.
"Saint-level? Hehe, before I reached the Saint-level, I had indeed thought that the Saint-level was the final realm for cultivators. However, the moment I reached the Saint-level, I realized that I was wrong. It turned out that there was an even higher level of existence above the Saint-level, and that was the realm of gods.”
"Unfortunately, I have no hope of reaching that realm.”
Doehring Cowart shook his head. As a former Saint-level combatant, becoming a Deity had always been his greatest dream, but this dream had become unattainable because of his death.
"Then how can I become a god?" Linley asked, knowing the answer.
Hearing this, Doehring Cowart glanced at Linley in surprise, then explained,"Before reaching the Saint-level, warriors can advance by training their battle-qi or mages by training their magic. But after reaching the peak of the ninth rank, the situation changes.”
Linley didn't say anything. He just stood there, listening attentively.
"Only those at the pinnacle of the ninth rank who have comprehended the Laws of Heaven and Earth can advance to the Saint-level.”
"Then Grandpa Doehring, you were a Saint-level Grand Magus in the past. Does this mean that you have also comprehended the Laws of the World?”Linley continued to feign ignorance.
"Of course." At this point, Doehring Cowart's eyes finally showed a hint of pride. His tone was filled with pride, but it soon returned to loneliness."This is all in the past. Let's not talk about it.”
At this point, he was only one step away from finishing his instructions. Linley said matter-of-factly,"Grandpa Doehring, although you don't have a physical body now, your soul is still there. You can't use mageforce, but you can still comprehend the laws of the world. I believe that once you become a Deity, you will definitely be able to break free from the restraints of the Coiling Dragon ring.”
These were the words that Linley wanted to say to Doehring Cowart. All of those ignorant questions he had asked earlier had been to set Doehring Cowart up. Comprehending the Laws of the World was completely dependent on the soul, and had little to do with the physical body. Thus, Doehring Cowart, in his soul form, was still able to comprehend the Laws of the World. As long as he completely comprehended a profound mystery, he would become a Deity. When the Laws of the World descended, even the Sovereign artifact, the Coiling Dragon ring, wouldn't be able to resist the Laws of the World. Thus, Linley was certain that as long as Doehring Cowart could comprehend the Laws of the World and become a Deity, he would definitely be able to break free from the restraints of the Coiling Dragon ring.
Hearing this, Doehring Cowart's eyes suddenly lit up, and he laughed loudly."It seems that after staying in the Coiling Dragon ring for five thousand years, my brain has become rigid. Haha, Linley, you really woke me up from my dreams with just a single sentence. Good, good, good. I'll immediately return to the Coiling Dragon ring and begin to comprehend the natural laws. In the future, if you encounter any problems that you can't solve, you can call out to me through the Coiling Dragon ring.”
After speaking, without waiting for Linley to reply, he transformed into a streak of light and entered the Coiling Dragon ring.
Seeing Doehring Cowart's frantic look, Linley was speechless. Five thousand years had passed, so why was he in such a hurry?
Although Linley could understand Doehring Cowart's current situation, he couldn't understand how he was feeling right now. A man who had been in despair had suddenly found hope. His feelings were indescribable.
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