Swallowed Star: The Original Secret Realm

Chapter 25 Understanding the Essence of Time and Space
"Father, is there any other solution?"

"To keep our 'Source Crystal' mine, we either have to defend it or we can defend it. As long as we can withstand the challenges of three powerful people from other cities, we will win and continue to keep the mining rights for 10 days."

"Also, the genius recommended by Qiu Cheng who passes the assessment of the Beishan Palace in the Divine Kingdom's capital will directly obtain mining rights for a period of 10 days."

"But where can we find such a genius in our small Qiu City? Among the younger generation in Qiu City, only my eldest brother's child Lei'er has decent talent, but he's still a long way from passing the assessment."

"Father, you'd better make a decision soon. We in Qiu City cannot live without the 'Source Crystal' mine."

Duanmu Qiming said anxiously.

"Qiming, I know what you're saying, but I can't let you die in vain. The battle for the Source Crystal mine will take some time, so I'll think of other solutions." Duanmu Hong sighed and asked, "I heard that Yi'er went to the library to get some secret techniques right after he was born, and then went into seclusion. He has a good cultivation mentality and has the potential to become a powerful person. You've met him, right? What's his talent like?"

"Father, I was just about to tell you about this. Yier is more talented than me. According to Yier himself, even though he became an immortal, the speed at which he comprehended the other nine original laws was not affected, especially the laws of time and space. He already has the strength of comprehending the laws of ordinary immortals." Hearing Duanmu Hong talking about Zhang Yi, Duanmu Qiming laughed happily for a rare time.

In front of his son, he also maintained his father's authority. In front of Duanmu Hong, he became a father who was proud of his son.

"Really? He's completely unaffected. This is incredible. We must keep it a secret!" Duanmu Hong said solemnly after hearing that Zhang Yi was so talented. "Perhaps, in the future, our Qiucheng will have to rely on Yi'er."

"Don't worry, father. Xue'er has already told him," Duanmu Qiming responded. "If Yi'er had been born earlier, with the talent he's shown now, he might have had a chance to pass the Beishan Palace's assessment."

"Bring Yi'er to see me tomorrow."

"Ah."

The next morning, Zhang Yi was taken by his father Duanmu Qiming to meet his grandfather Duanmu Hong.

"Yier, be polite when you see your grandpa. Your grandpa has made great contributions to our Qiucheng." Meng Xue reminded him while standing in front of the door.

"I understand, mother." The voice came from a distance, and the two people had completely disappeared.

"These two really look alike." Meng Xue smiled and turned back to her room.

Still in the study of that hall, Zhang Yi saw his grandfather Duanmu Hong, a thin old man with white hair and beard. However, Zhang Yi could feel the tremendous energy contained in that thin figure, which was no less than that of his father.

"Yier, this is our first meeting. If you need anything, just tell me." After the three of them talked to each other, Duanmu Hong spoke.

"Grandpa, do you have a secret method to increase the genetic multiplier of the body?" Zhang Yi said.

In the original novel, the hermit gave Luo Feng the Jin State's "Nine Tribulations Secret Book", a secret method that could increase the body's gene multipliers. Zhang Yi had been coveting this kind of heaven-defying secret method that did not exist in the primitive universe for a long time, but he had searched through all the books on the first and second floors of the library and did not find a similar secret method. So he took the opportunity to propose it to his grandfather Duanmu Hong, who was the city lord and the most likely to have it.

His original genes are just multiples of ordinary human genes. Even if he obtains the secret method, he may not be able to break the 100-fold limit of the original universe, but it would be great if he could evolve to 100 times with the practice of this secret method.

"What do you want this secret method for?" Duanmu Hong asked in surprise. He didn't expect Zhang Yi to ask for a secret method to increase his body's gene multiplier. "Your life gene has reached 8000 times. I'll get you some 'Source Crystal' later. When you absorb it, your gene level will gradually increase." "The secret method to increase the body's gene multiplier is quite complicated. It's far less simple than directly absorbing the 'Source Crystal'."

"I'm just curious, Grandpa, do you have it?" Zhang Yi continued.

"I do have a copy here, which I got from the capital of the Kingdom of God. I can give it to you, but you must not tell anyone else. Although this secret method is of little use to you, it is a treasure for some people with low genetic levels of life." Duanmu Hong couldn't persuade him and reminded him.

After a while, Zhang Yi left with satisfaction, carrying the secret technique and the 'Source Crystal'.

After returning to the courtyard where he lived, Zhang Yi said goodbye to his mother Meng Xue and told her that he was going to go into seclusion. Then he couldn't wait to go to the training platform in his room and sit cross-legged.

He first took out a 'source crystal' and placed it in the palm of his hand, observing it carefully. It was a thumb-sized, translucent polygonal crystal. Seeing it, Zhang Yi had an urge to absorb it.

Zhang Yi picked up the 'Source Crystal' in his hand and swallowed it in one gulp.

The 'Source Crystal' fell into the body and began to be slowly absorbed.

Yes, the way to refine the 'Source Crystal' is to eat it directly into the body. When his grandfather explained it to him just now, he was also a little surprised.

"Ok?"

At this moment, Zhang Yi felt that his body and soul were nourished, his thinking speed seemed to be amplified, and his understanding of the original laws was also improved.

"This 'Source Crystal' is so magical, it can even increase the body's gene multipliers and strengthen the soul." Zhang Yi exclaimed.

This 'Source Crystal' is really a good thing. It can actually increase the body's genetic multiples and enhance the comprehension of laws. If it can be used infinitely, wouldn't it become extremely terrifying?
However, after a little thought, Zhang Yi realized that there is no such good thing in the world. Not to mention that this "Source Crystal" must be extremely precious. If it can really be infinitely improved, it will definitely not be the turn of a junior like him to use it.

"I feel that this effect can last for 30 days. Let's concentrate on comprehending the laws first. First, analyze the 108 mysteries of the laws of time and space, and then comprehend the fourth picture of the "Monument of Chaos in the Universe." Zhang Yi closed his eyes and began to concentrate on comprehending the laws.

As time goes by, the effect of the "Source Crystal" becomes weaker and weaker, and Zhang Yi's understanding of the laws gradually becomes stronger.

30 days passed in the blink of an eye, and Zhang Yi opened his eyes with joy in them.

In that state close to enlightenment, with the talent of his own clone, in just 30 days, which is 30 years of the original universe, he analyzed all 108 mysteries of the laws of time and 108 mysteries of the laws of space.

"From now on, the essence of time and space are no longer a barrier to me. There's no longer any obstacle in my understanding of the fourth to sixth diagrams." Zhang Yi laughed heartily. "Although the fourth to sixth diagrams are extremely complex, they are actually the integration of the 108 essences of time and the 108 essences of space."

"It's only a matter of time before I comprehend the fourth and sixth diagrams."

(End of this chapter)