Chapter 397 Secret Pattern
Jilan looked at the teacher’s arm and was secretly speechless.
The white-haired old man who is over three hundred years old has no fat on his arms and his muscle lines are extremely obvious. But what is even more eye-catching is the densely packed alchemy formation that looks like a tattoo.
At a cursory glance, Gilan caught a glimpse of at least forty or fifty.
These alchemy formations range from large to small, ranging from as big as a palm to as small as a fingernail’s Price coin. Moreover, these alchemy arrays do not exist independently, but are large sets of small ones, superimposed layer by layer.
Thus, a mysterious "picture scroll" that is complicated but not messy is constructed.
‘There are 24 alchemical formations for decomposition and reconstruction each, nested within each other, and branching out into auxiliary alchemy formations such as “flow”, “guidance”, “link” and “acceleration”. ’
‘And these alchemy formations are almost all high-level knowledge that does not exist in ordinary mysticism. They are most likely developed by the teacher alone...’
Jilan’s eyes narrowed.
He roughly identified the general purpose of these alchemy arrays, which were designed to make alchemy more efficient and powerful.
At the same time, Jilan also secretly sighed that each of these alchemy arrays can be called the pinnacle of alchemy and are treasure-like knowledge.
It is incredible that Teacher Pala can integrate them into one, meshing tightly like gears inside a mechanical structure, and exerting a linkage effect.
The design difficulty of a nested alchemy array of this scale almost exceeds the limits of human thinking, and is a miracle.
Crack!
Suddenly, Parra stretched out her index finger.
The alchemy arrays on his arms lit up red one after another, and scarlet arcs of electricity suddenly burst out from his fingertips.
Pala smiled at Jilan and flicked her finger.
Pop! !
The scarlet arc jumped out, as if pulling out a twisting and irregular thin line of red light, and in an instant, it landed on the potted plant in the corner of the room.
Among the blooming geraniums, a pink bud was hit by an electric arc, and it immediately decomposed into powder, gathered into a stream, returned to Parra's palm, and condensed into a "micro model of geranium as big as a mung bean" ".
"This is the result of spending hundreds of years developing the 'decomposition and reconstruction technique' to its limit... I gave this power a name, 'Sage's Secret Pattern'."
Pala Said in a deep voice.
“In the great science of alchemy, ‘decomposition and reconstruction’ is only the basis of a high-level knowledge...Alchemists from ancient times to the present have almost only used it as a means of refining items. "Convenient tool" at the time. "
"But I think that the more basic something is, the closer it is to the truth... To this day, I still believe it."
Jilan took a deep breath. I quite agree with the teacher's point of view.
Based on his current attainments in mysticism, it is clear that the "decomposition and reconstruction technique" is indeed only suitable for research and refining.
Its limitations are too great, which makes it almost impossible for it to participate in combat.
First, the "decomposition and reconstruction technique" relies on the alchemy array and is slow to start.
Secondly, it is extremely difficult for it to be effective on living creatures. (Alchemists recognize that it is spiritual beings that cause serious interference)
Thirdly, it requires a large amount of energy to satisfy the principle of "equivalent exchange" of matter.
Fourth, it has a distance limit, and generally can only work through real contact.
After Kejilan witnessed the teacher's ability with his own eyes, this concept was abruptly changed.
Pala Celsus single-handedly changed the definition of "decomposition and reconstruction".
Four restrictions, all broken!
And these are not only due to Parra’s talents, but also a key opportunity...
"Jilan, please remember."
Pala said solemnly.
“The carving of the ‘Secret Marks of the Sage’ must rely on the help of the ‘Philosopher’s Stone’, otherwise this power is like a loft in the sky.”
“The Philosopher’s Stone can not only provide a large amount of energy, Thus activating so many alchemy formations at the same time, and because it contains a large amount of soul power, it can suppress spiritual interference in living creatures and achieve the purpose of erasing life..."
Hearing this, Jilan frowned Frown slightly.
Combining the teacher's words, he couldn't help but think of the story in "The Silver Vase", so he asked in a deep voice:
"Teacher, does the making of the 'Philosopher's Stone' really require a large number of living people as materials?"< br>
As soon as these words came out, the white-haired old man was restrained for several seconds on the spot.
He gave Gilan a deep look, that look seemed to say, "It has to be you after all."
Pala was silent for a moment and sighed slightly:
"Jilan, your murderous intention is too serious."
He nodded first, then shook his head.
"As the first person in the world to refine the 'Philosopher's Stone', I have also had such doubts... But I can tell you very clearly that the human soul is indeed the 'Philosopher's Stone' The main material——"
"But it doesn’t have to be a living sacrifice!"
Pala leaned forward, moved her head closer, and said seriously:
"You must already know the nature of this world. There are two rules that override the twelve laws of truth."
"Well..." Gilan nodded.
He remembered that in the "Enlightenment Fire" series of films, he triggered the backhand arranged by "Director" February Sichen, causing his apostle "Queen Actor" Mr. A to awaken, and thus conveyed " "Director"'s message to him:
"Everything exists, and existence has traces; everything will fall into a dream, and dreams are reflections of reality."
Gilan said this sentence word for word. Poorly stated.
Parra nodded, very pleased.
“Yes, everything has traces of its existence. This is the supreme rule of the world... It was inspired by this that I found another way to refine the 'Philosopher's Stone'."
He paused briefly and then said:
“After death, the soul is a trace and proof of existence in the material world... Its essence is actually a kind of energy, which will be completely absorbed by the person. After death, it remains for a short time and then disappears."
"Through hundreds of years of research, I discovered that the final destination of the soul is the 'Hometown of Gods, Toyalan'."
"To be precise, it is the 'corridor' of the 'Land of Gods', a place called the 'Black Cemetery'... The outer area there is called 'Hell's Edge', and it is also the birthplace of the devil."
Pala looked directly into Gilan's eyes and said in a deep voice:
"The essence of the devil is also a kind of spirit body. I have studied them together with Sade Balbina. I can I'm pretty sure of this."
"Based on some of Sade's research records, I dug out a certain truth..."
"What truth?" Jilan listened to the teacher. With a serious tone, he couldn't help but hold his breath and ask.
"The devil is another form of existence transformed from the human soul."
Parra said.
“Their appearance is inevitably related to the disappearance of the ‘Noon Dawn’ in July Sichen.”
“The devil is transformed from a human?” Ji Lan was startled.
“This statement is not accurate.”
Parra shook her head.
“Everything disappears after death. I said that the soul is just a kind of energy and does not have any mark of its life...And in hell, there is a law of truth that can transform this energy Transformed into a devil."
A flash of lightning flashed in Gillan's mind.
He almost blurted out: "Equivalent exchange?!"
"You can say..." Parra sighed. "But this is a degenerated equivalent exchange. After I figured out all this, I had a sense of deja vu."
"Hell is like a huge furnace, it is constantly absorbing The undead in the world continue to create devils through the action of law."
"This process seems to strictly follow the 'mercury sulfur salt theory' of alchemy, but it is no longer the sulfur that changes. , mercury and salt, but body, consciousness and soul."
"..." Gillan fell into silence.
It was quiet in the office.
Gillan was shocked by the truth explained by the teacher. He never thought that all this was so consistent with his impression of "hell" and so reasonable.
In his previous life, he also had a certain understanding of Western religious culture. The so-called heaven and hell seemed to have similar concepts, which are the places where people go after death.
But in this different world, all similar definitions are only superficial similarities, but the essence is completely different...
They follow the two supreme rules of the different world, the twelve laws of truth. The law is like a perfectly-fitted machine with no flaws.
A long time passed.
Jilan then raised his eyes and asked:
"Teacher...could it be that you found a new way to use devils as materials instead of human souls to refine the 'Philosopher's Stone'?"
"That's right." Parra nodded.
Jilan raised his eyebrows, he didn’t expect it to be like this.
Parra added:
"But if we only use ordinary devils as materials, the required quantity will be huge and extremely difficult to assemble. Therefore, the existence of hell lords and devil nobles is the best choice."
Following the teacher As soon as these words came out, Ji Lan faintly felt the sapphire ring on her middle finger trembling slightly.
It seemed that Weiwei felt an inexplicable fear.
'The devil sucks human souls to strengthen himself, and Teacher Parra also created a method for alchemists to use the devil as a material to make the philosopher's stone...'
Jilan couldn't help but have a feeling in his heart. The sense of déjà vu of a strange ecological chain.
‘Sure enough, whether they are wizards or alchemists, these researchers are the nemesis of inhuman creatures. '
"Gilan, I will also teach you the refining method of the 'Philosopher's Stone' later... But remember not to reveal it. This is the precious wealth of the empire and something that the superiors dream of. "
Pala solemnly instructed.
Jilan knew the importance of the matter and nodded in agreement.
The "other self" of the superiors must rely on the body if they want to walk in the world. Since ancient times, gold has been regarded as a perfect material, but even so, a body created based on gold can only accommodate level 5 power.
It was not until the birth of the Philosopher's Stone that this upper limit was raised to the earthly limit, level 6.
The reason why the empire can achieve its current strong position is not only the strength of the head of state and his knights, but also the key figure of Pala Celsus.
Whether it was the various theories of occultism that improved the strength of the Knights, or the "Philosopher's Stone" that was later refined, allowing the apostles of the "Remnant King" to walk in the world with the ultimate strength in the world. , all because of this.
"Okay, let's stop here for today's lesson."
Pala looked at the night outside the window and said.
"It's getting late, go back and rest."
"Yes, teacher." Jilan nodded, stood up and saluted. "Thank you for your teaching today."
Pala waved her hand.
“The ‘Decomposition and Reconstruction Technique’ seems simple, but it is not easy to fully understand the ‘Secret Marks of the Sage’. Think more...and the ‘Secret Marks of the Sage’ you will eventually inscribe does not require Like me, only what you understand is your power."
"I understand, teacher" Ji Lan said.
He took off his hat, saluted the white-haired old gentleman again, and then turned and left.
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Back at the single-family apartment at No. 9 Morales Street, the first thing Guillen did after a brief wash was He was sitting on the bed in the master bedroom, closing his eyes and calling:
'Beautiful, add some more. ’
In the corner of his dark vision, the colorful number "510" flashed rapidly and dropped directly to "10".
This time, Jilan spent a full 500 points of mysterious energy.
The "decomposition and reconstruction technique" I learned from Teacher Parra today, I understood it instantly.
But there is still a long way to go to understand the "Secret Marks of the Sage".
‘The teacher’s unique skill seems to be too profound. It cost 500 points of energy, but it was just a beginning. ’
Ji Lan opened her eyes and couldn't help but secretly sighed.
He sighed again immediately.
'All the points have been used up...'
'No matter whether it is deducing the fifth-level essence, or such as the body-building technique "Life Star Track", the meditation technique "Ten Thousand Flowers Dream", The secret sword skills "World Sword" and even the "Secret Marks of the Sage" are all "big consumers". ’
‘If you want to get them done in a short time, the number of mystery points required will be a very exaggerated number! ’
Ji Lan rubbed his temples with a headache.
Immediately afterwards, he took out a black film from his alchemy leather pocket. The note attached to it was marked in blue and black handwriting:
"The Legend of the Invincible"
This is a commissioned item from Ms. Crow.
After Jilan returned to China, he still had no time to get in touch with the other party.
He lowered his head and looked at the film reel. After thinking for a while, he decided to watch the movie himself first.
In the commission request, Ms. Crow did not clearly state that if the target item is obtained, Jilan will not be allowed to watch the movie without authorization.
In the mysterious field, if the commission is not specifically stated, then it is acquiescence.
Gilan happens to be in urgent need of mysterious points right now, so he plans to use this film to accumulate some energy and use it to improve his strength.
Just as he said, Jilan went to the kitchen first and took some candied haws that the cook had prepared in advance, and then returned to the master bedroom on the second floor.
According to his previous "bribery" experience, he skillfully played the film once, and met Ms. Hera Nibal, the February Apostle's "recording assistant" through applause, and got the opportunity to stay.
After that, the movie viewing officially started.
He called out Weiwei as usual, then sat on the ground with the little familiar, looking up at the curtain.
After a burst of noise and vertical spots flashed, the black screen receded and slowly transformed into an aerial view of the desert.
In the desert, wind and sand swept across.
A majestic city built in an oasis and composed of stone and wood buildings slowly came into view...
(End of this chapter)