The two proceeded further, heading in another direction of the corridor.

"Back to the main topic."

"There is a reason why you were allowed to freely choose the Spirit Pattern and Skills this time, I assume you have guessed it."

Lin Guang pondered slightly: "...Is it about the Mystical Technique?"

Kong Guofeng nodded: "That's right."

"The Mystical Technique can unify the powers of the Spirit Master and the Contractual Partner to the utmost extent, even representing the future path forward, much like the Natural Spirit Pattern, as is well known."

"Those prodigies from sects and noble families plan their future paths from a young age, even if their talent awakens at sixteen. By fostering harmony and training with their partners years in advance, along with guidance from predecessors, the cultivation and integration of Mystical Techniques is relatively easier for them."

"But for you, this might be somewhat awkward."

He pushed open the door, leaving the Treasure Vault, and entered a corridor similar to the upper layer, then looked at Lin Guang: "The major difference between you and other Spirit Masters...is that your contract is with a Terra Being."

"Firstly, there are virtually no training records for Terra Beings."

"Secondly, Terra Beings are generally classified as Magical Beasts that erode the Spirit Master after contracting, but unlike ordinary Magical Beasts, they possess an exceptional, human-like logical and emotional capacity."

"And currently, those few remaining active Magic Beast Spirit Masters all rely on Enslavement Contracts to bind their beasts, then use immense Spiritual Power and Spiritual Cultivation to control them. But you used an Equal Contract, which is unheard of."

"Combining these factors, it not only means you have no ready-made path to replicate but also means the process you undergo, whether developing your own Mystical Technique or learning and modifying others' Inheritances into your own, is distinctively different from others."

"Additionally, not being born into a noble family or sect, you didn't have your path mapped out from the start. Although you have mentors trying to help, they aren't you; their guidance and insights are ultimately superficial."

Kong Guofeng slightly smiled: "However...I assume you've long prepared for this reality. Based on my observations during the Joint Exam, weren't you initially planning to piece together various Abilities to create your own Mystical Technique?"

Lin Guang nodded slightly.

"This isn't uncommon; many powerful Spirit Masters in history have taken this route... One could even say those who opt to create their own Mystical Technique often have more ambition than those who choose stable Inheritances."

Lin Guang nodded slightly; he had recently co-designed the prototype of a Mystical Technique with Chelina, needing only to insert tangible Skills and Spirit Patterns, along with significant thought, development, practice, and time, to perfect it.

Kong Guofeng guided Lin Guang through corridor after corridor, casually saying: "I don't question your ability to achieve this; many True Men were envious of your talent in their youth."

"Yet, aside from your talent, the greatest hurdle before you is..."

"Time."

"Crafting Spirit Patterns, practicing Skills, perfecting the Mystical Technique, contemplating your path, elevating the Level of both you and your Contractual Partner—all require extensive time investment."

"But time is the most precious, perhaps the most equitable resource in this world."

"Things that can affect time are extremely rare globally, and many involve burning through one's lifespan."

"But this main dish..."

Kong Guofeng stopped in front of a large door.

"Can provide you with [Time] without any side effects."

He pushed open the door to reveal a spacious room.

Like the Treasure Vault, golden root-like markings decorated the surrounding walls.

Mystical Spirit Rune Arrays were inscribed on the floor, with various Spiritual Materials emitting a faint glow placed upon them.

At a glance, most were Spiritual Element materials, followed by General and Fire Elements, with the least from the Evil Element, ranging from Tier Three to Tier Five and from Blue Grade to Purple Grade, various materials were present.

At the center of the Array stood a massive metal pillar, not smooth but rather built from numerous assembled components, with a diameter of about three to four meters.

Lin Guang was somewhat curious: "What is this...?"

"Training Room."

"?"

In this world of Spirit Masters, the appearance of a Training Room anywhere isn't surprising, but a Training Room located twenty kilometers underground... What was the purpose?

In the next moment, Kong Guofeng retrieved a palm-sized object from his bosom.

Instantly, the air seemed to freeze.

A profound and inexplicable aura emanated from the object, causing Lin Guang's eyes to widen slightly, even quieting the somewhat noisy trio in his Sea of Spirit.

——It was a Crystal.

It appeared crystalline and transparent, with perfectly polished facets reflecting splendid rainbow hues under the light, while inside, radiant stardust continually descended and ascended, forming a fascinating Möbius strip symbol.

Just seeing its refracted light made Lin Guang feel a heightened acuteness and enhanced cognitive ability.

Kong Guofeng introduced: "[Celestial Derivation Spiritual Core], a Tier Six human-created consumable Divine Object."

Gazing at it, even this True Man couldn't help but show a look of awe and sentiment: "Its primary material is a Tier Six Time Element Divine Object [Time Abyss Core], complemented by numerous precious Spiritual Power materials, personally refined and harmonized by a Seven-Star Miracle Master from Great Xia, with great dedication, ensuring the Dao Mark remained unaffected, specifically tailored for geniuses below Four-Star Spirit Masters."

"The [Time Abyss Core] Divine Object originates from Secret Realm No. 30 of Code A, codenamed [Cycle], a perpetually looping temporal silhouette, a highly rare Secret Realm, often seen as a temporal slice of the original world."

"Each cycle lasts two to three years, requiring people to repeatedly... to use your young people's terms, 'conquer' it, and the rewards are based on the level of completion of the conquest."

"Due to the [Deduction] rules within the Secret Realm, each instance's content varies, so whether you can perfectly conquer and acquire it depends on luck."

"Moreover, Great Xia must invest enormous resources to 'nurture' this Secret Realm, preventing it from degrading due to excessive Divine Object production."

"Securing this item necessitates significant manpower, resources, and some luck, followed by craftsmanship from a Miracle Master to maximize its effect."

"Thus, Great Xia distributes the [Celestial Derivation Spiritual Core] based on 'contribution,' or exchanges it for items of comparable value."

Kong Guofeng released it, giving it a gentle flick. The Divine Object glided slowly through the air, leaving traces of afterimages along its path, appearing fantastically marvelous.

"After casting, its particular effect is to link the user's Spirit and surrounding environment, then open multiple timelines oscillating between illusion and reality to deduce possible futures."

"Because the [Time Abyss Core] has limits in the range and tier of the information it gathers, it's not apt for predicting large-scale futures."

"But after refinement into the [Celestial Derivation Spiritual Core], it suits your kind of growing prodigies well, vastly accelerating Mystical Technique deduction, Spirit Beast skill proficiency, even Spirit Pattern inscription within the Sea of Spirit."

"During the simulation, it greatly increases your perceptiveness and thought speed."

"The fruits of training and thoughts cultivated, skill proficiency, and Spirit Pattern inscription progress can all be retained, while fatigue and distraction won't be sustained, with Spirit and Ether status restored every time the timeline resets."

"Furthermore, although it doesn't enhance Level advancement, Spiritual Element materials might offer some accumulation in Spiritual Power. Considering you are extremely close to Three-Star presently, with sufficient stimulus, a breakthrough is quite possible—but that depends on your own grasp."

"Aside from causing the Sea of Spirit to experience some minor oscillations afterward, requiring a bit of recuperation, this Divine Object has no side effects and doesn't impact lifespan."

"An inaccurate metaphor... You might comprehend it as a self-provided [True Intent Implantation] worry-free of any external influence."

"Other than its extreme rarity, it truly lacks even a single flaw."

Lin Guang's pupils constricted abruptly.

A Divine Object entirely consumed upon use...

Undoubtedly, consumables often unleash more potent effects compared to equivalent-tier items meant for prolonged use.

Furthermore, this was an exceptionally precious Time Element Divine Object!

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