bookandnovel Chapter 14798 Shi Wensheng
Chapter 14798 Shi Wensheng
Chapter 14798 Shi Wensheng
Shi Wensheng's remnant soul chuckled softly, his tone tinged with regret:
"It's not that we didn't want to keep it, it's that no one was capable of carrying it on back then."
I once selected many disciples, intending to entrust my legacy to them, but they were either lacking in aptitude, restless in temperament, or too obsessed with their own ideas. Not one of them could truly grasp the essence of the Sacred Rune Path and bear the weight of my legacy.”
Ling Xiao then said:
“Master, you should be able to see that I am burdened with karma and troubles, and I will inevitably be involved in countless conflicts in the future.”
If you were to form a master-disciple relationship with me, I fear you would be implicated, and it might even affect the peace of your restless soul…
Shi Wensheng's remnant soul suddenly interrupted him, his tone firm and magnanimous: "It's not about settling the cause, but about resolving the effect. Back then, I received the favor of the Demon Lord, but I was unable to repay it. Now that I have met you, it is to settle a karmic debt from back then."
He smiled and looked at Ling Xiao with gentle eyes: "I am not afraid of these entanglements, so why should you care? Just focus on cultivating the Saint Runes with me. You don't need to worry about anything else."
Ling Xiao gazed at Shi Wensheng's figure with solemn eyes, bowed deeply once again, and said in a respectful and firm voice: "Ling Xiao greets Master."
Shi Wensheng nodded slightly, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes, and said solemnly, "From this moment on, you are my Holy Rune Academy... no, you are my personal disciple, my only personal disciple."
Sven-Schwarz!
These three words exploded in Ling Xiao's mind like a thunderbolt. He was instantly shocked and his heart was filled with shock... This was actually the founder of the Holy Rune Academy!
Moreover, judging from this situation, he is not dead at all, but is hiding in the spirit tablet in the offering hall as a remnant soul!
Despite his shock, Ling Xiao didn't dare utter a single word or show the slightest negligence.
Although he was proficient in the art of holy runes, it was all inherited from the previous continent. He dared not be arrogant in the slightest when it came to the holy rune techniques of the Bai Ze Continent, and he didn't even dare to call himself the best...
After all, this is the world where Shi Wensheng, the legendary master of sacred runes, resides, and the profoundness of his sacred rune path is far beyond his current comprehension.
For the next few days, Ling Xiao stayed in the Hall of Offerings, abandoning all distractions, and devoted himself to studying the sacred rune techniques of the Bai Ze Continent with Shi Wensheng.
To his great surprise, no one could detect their presence within this small hall.
During this time, many disciples and even elders of the Holy Rune Academy went in and out of the offering hall to worship their ancestor, but they seemed to ignore the two people who were right next to them, as if they had never been there at all.
Ling Xiao understood immediately. This must be Shi Wensheng's sacred rune technique, which had created a barrier of concealment and isolation, completely cutting them off from the outside world.
Such a person's methods are truly unpredictable and far beyond his imagination.
No wonder, the hidden holy runes he relied on for self-protection have only failed to work against this person so far;
Even the incredibly powerful Lord of the Silent Court, who was at the half-step True Realm, could not detect his aura despite his best efforts. Yet, in front of Shi Wensheng, he was as transparent as a shadow, with no power to conceal himself.
As Shi Wensheng said, the path of the Holy Runes is not unattainable; at least Ling Xiao did not find it difficult to learn.
In addition, he already had the foundation of the holy runes from the previous continent, and had a famous teacher by his side to carefully guide him and enlighten him.
His progress in the study of sacred runes on the Bai Ze Continent can be described as rapid as progressing by leaps and bounds, far exceeding the years or even decades of arduous training for ordinary sacred rune masters.
In the blink of an eye, three days have passed quietly.
The auction of the Demon Lord Black Sky Sword, promised by the Holy Rune Academy, was held as scheduled.
The outside world was already bustling with noise and undercurrents, but Ling Xiao paid no attention to those disturbances.
He was now completely immersed in the vast world of the holy runes, single-minded and unable to extricate himself...
Every stroke of the sacred rune and every drop of power infused into it allowed him to experience the unique charm of the sacred rune system of the Bai Ze Continent.
Now, he is no longer satisfied with simply comprehending the holy runes, but has begun to try making holy rune stones by hand.
To his surprise, Shi Wensheng did not have him start with the basic low-level holy rune stones, but instead had him start with the intermediate-level holy rune stones.
This starting point is ridiculously high.
It should be noted that ordinary Saint Rune Masters need to train diligently for several years to master the production of low-level Saint Rune Stones before they can even attempt to make mid-level Saint Rune Stones.
He had only studied for a few days when he was asked to directly challenge the intermediate level. This trust and expectation gave Ling Xiao more motivation.
Meanwhile, the Holy Rune Hall was already packed with people, with no seats available.
Those who are able to enter the Holy Rune Hall to participate in the auction are all prominent figures in the Chaotic Martial World and the Silent Annihilation World. They are either leaders of top forces, reclusive top experts, or heads of wealthy and powerful families.
Those ordinary martial artists and representatives of small forces could only stand on tiptoe and watch from the plaza outside the hall. Fortunately, there was a crystal light screen inside the hall, so every move inside could be seen clearly.
Yao Tianji stood atop the high platform in the hall, his gaze slowly sweeping around, a gentle and composed smile on his face. His voice, amplified by the power of the sacred runes, resonated throughout the entire hall:
"Your presence at our Holy Rune Academy is a great honor. The rules for today's auction are simple and clear... the highest bidder wins, and there will be no favoritism."
As soon as the words were spoken, an elderly man dressed in gray with a weathered face spoke first, his voice hoarse but steady:
"Dean Yao, everyone knows that your sect is extremely wealthy, possessing countless sacred rune stones and cultivation resources. Ordinary wealth is probably not even worth your attention. May I ask, Dean Yao, what is your sect seeking in this auction of the Demon Lord Black Heaven Sword?"
Yao Tianji smiled slightly, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable certainty: "Sacred Rune Crystal."
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the people in the hall varied. Some were shocked, some were solemn, some looked troubled, and some even had a hint of greed and eagerness in their eyes... The words "Sacred Rune Crystal" were enough to stir the nerves of everyone present.
Holy Rune Crystal!
This material is extremely special and has a wide range of uses. It is a treasure cherished by both rune masters and weapon makers, and neither can do without it.
For a Saint Rune Master to refine intermediate or higher-level Saint Rune Stones and to inscribe high-level Saint Rune Arrays, Saint Rune Crystals are the core material. Without them, even the most skilled Saint Rune Master cannot cook without rice.
When craftsmen want to forge divine artifacts and treasures, they also need to use sacred rune crystals to infuse power and inscribe array patterns to enhance the power of the artifacts.
Saint Rune Crystals are extremely rare and difficult to obtain. Only by venturing deep into the most dangerous and bizarre places in the Chaotic Martial Realm can one have even a one in ten thousand chance of getting them.
These dangerous places yield only a tiny amount of Sacred Rune Crystals each year, an absurdly rare quantity. Each appearance of a Sacred Rune Crystal triggers a frenzied struggle among countless powerful individuals and forces, resulting in rivers of blood.