Chapter 203 - 171: Cyan Blue Water Summoning Scripture

Chapter 203: Chapter 171: Cyan Blue Water Summoning Scripture

Beneath the Bodhi Tree, Zhang Ji downed a brown Alchemy Potion.

A dense concentration of earth elements then swirled around his body, which he proceeded to absorb and assimilate.

Before long, a (Normal) Combat Crystal formed.

This Alchemy Potion had been refined from the earth element crystals Zhang Ji obtained in the underground Ruins Realm, the same place he acquired the Cosmic Four Source Attraction.

He was currently using it to aid his cultivation of the [Earth-Suppressing Sect] combat techniques.

Combined with the power of the Bodhi Tree, the effects were outstanding.

Zhang Ji was confident he could completely master the [Divine Earth-Suppressing Aura] within sixty days.

...

「The third day of the eleventh month.」

Robby contacted Zhang Ji.

Inside the World Alchemy Science Academy.

Zhang Ji and Robby stood outside a glass enclosure. Inside, a small Flood Dragon—over a meter long, with a pair of horns and blue scales—was gnawing on raw Spirit Stones.

Although the Flood Dragon was small, its energy level was incredible, and its Spirit intensity was not to be underestimated.

Its scales were covered in Spirit Patterns, displaying extraordinary traits.

"Its personality is fairly docile. We drew two vials of blood, and it was very cooperative. It’s also highly intelligent. It basically grasps anything after being taught just once," Robby told Zhang Ji.

Zhang Ji glanced at a nearby demonstration video. It showed footage of the small Flood Dragon taking flight, growing larger against the wind to a length of several dozen meters, then swallowing clouds and breathing out mist.

"It can grow and shrink at will?" Zhang Ji asked, surprised.

Zhang Ji understood the cloud-swallowing and mist-breathing. He had even seen its talent for water manipulation used by other players back when he played the game in his past life. But he had no idea it could change size. It was a rare pet, after all, with a complicated quest line; very few players ever managed to obtain one.

"It would seem so. We haven’t fully researched the principles yet, but it feels different from the Gigantification of the Ape God bloodline. It seems to be a Space Ability combined with other powers, rather than an increase in mass from rapidly absorbing void matter like the Ape God bloodline does," Robby said.

"I see. What about the bloodline potion?" Zhang Ji asked.

"It’s ready." Robby took a metal case out of a folded space at his waist and handed it to Zhang Ji.

Seeing the Spirit Patterns on the case, Zhang Ji asked, "You’re already using Spiritual Technology?"

"We have a substantial industrial base. It wasn’t too difficult," Robby replied.

’That makes sense,’ Zhang Ji thought.

To put it bluntly, aside from some differences in physical laws and the existence of Spiritual Power, the two worlds were largely the same.

A large portion of their technologies were compatible.

It could be adapted and used with little difficulty.

As he opened the case, a blast of cold air hit his face. The refrigeration temperature of this portable cooler was clearly nothing ordinary.

Inside the case, Zhang Ji saw the [Flood Dragon Bloodline Potion] Robby had created.

This Flood Dragon definitely possessed an S-rank bloodline.

Once he consumed this potion, he would be propelled into a long period of rapid growth, and his attributes would increase dramatically.

He would barely need to cultivate; his attributes would increase passively just from his bloodline absorbing nutrients and growing on its own.

However, Zhang Ji had no intention of consuming it so carelessly.

Just as with the other supplements he had used, the best way to handle such an external aid was to integrate it into his own combat system.

If he used it properly, he could easily obtain a corresponding Combat Crystal.

"Besides this potion, I’ve also prepared some elemental supplements for you. These should help you better integrate the bloodline and absorb its power as you grow."

Robby then handed him a larger case. Inside were numerous Alchemy Supplements made from Water Element crystals.

"This is a huge help. I’ll treat you to roast duck later to thank you," Zhang Ji said.

"Oh, has that batch of ducks fed on Spirit Grain matured?" Robby realized.

"Almost. The folks over in Xia Yu Country are raising them well. They’re already quite plump, but we should let them grow for another ten to fifteen days before we eat them," Zhang Ji said.

Many technologies were derived from Spiritual Qi. It wasn’t just Alchemy Technology and industry; fields like medicine and agriculture were also benefiting.

It was just that research in those other areas wasn’t currently being handled by the [Physics Department] or the World Alchemy Science Academy.

It had been delegated to some relatively smaller powers, who were also making good progress.

Knowing Zhang Ji’s fondness for roast duck, that batch of ducks was part of an experimental farming project specifically designed to cater to his tastes.

Zhang Ji wasn’t fond of pure sycophancy, but since this attempt to curry favor was also pragmatic, he found it much more acceptable.

Of course, Xia Yu Country’s official explanation was that they had already planned to experiment with poultry like ducks, chosen for their short growth cycle, high adaptability, and established large-scale farming. It was supposedly a coincidence that they, knowing of Zhang Ji’s preference, specially prepared some roast duck for him to sample.

The Supreme worries for his people; how could he possibly waste manpower and resources just to satisfy his own cravings?

They had managed to preserve both substance and face, and avoided earning Zhang Ji’s ire. The people over there were clever.

Not that Zhang Ji actually cared much about such things.

If there were pleasures to be had, he would have them. He wasn’t particularly concerned about being criticized.

’Isn’t the whole point of being in this high position to acquire resources more effectively?’

"What are your plans for this Flood Dragon?" Robby asked.

"Its power is decent. Hmm, I’ll place a few restrictive seals on it and give it to Ah Jie as a guardian Spirit Pet," Zhang Ji said. "He can use Sect contribution points to buy the Spirit Stones to feed it. It’ll be a good motivator for him. If he doesn’t work hard, he won’t even be able to afford pet food."

"You certainly have your methods," Robby said.

"I hear the princess of Guning Country has been visiting quite frequently lately. Do you plan on marrying her?" Zhang Ji asked.

"I’m indifferent to such things. I don’t have time to bother with her," Robby said.

As far as Robby was concerned, he had only used Yali to achieve his goals back then; he hadn’t developed any real feelings for her.

From a certain angle, his actions were those of a complete scumbag.

"You should still have some scruples."

With that, Zhang Ji had decided the matter, effectively arranging a family for Robby.

In the game, their romantic plotline had been a constant back-and-forth that he had found incredibly frustrating.

On one hand, Robby was pursuing his dream and felt he couldn’t give Yali a stable life, so he refused to accept her feelings. Yali, on the other hand, was completely taken with him, ignoring societal prejudice and her royal dignity to be with him.

They went back and forth so many times that players got sick of delivering messages between them!

Now, Zhang Ji was going to settle the matter once and for all.

They were getting married, and that was final.

...

「Supreme Capital.」

Shen Xi had deduced a new combat technique for Zhang Ji.

It was a [Flowing Water Sect] combat technique.

It wasn’t a particularly difficult technique, but Zhang Ji needed to integrate the [Flood Dragon Bloodline Potion] into its framework.

This was an S-rank bloodline potion; an ordinary (Epic)-rank combat technique could not contain it.

But it wasn’t as if Zhang Ji could fully mature the bloodline in a single day.

So, he could take his time.

He would create a combat technique with growth potential, one that would gradually improve as the bloodline leveled up.

It would be an experiment of sorts.

Zhang Ji wanted to see how the Limited Space would evaluate such a combat technique.

Shen Xi quickly provided an answer: a [Flowing Water Sect] combat technique called the "Cyan Blue Water Summoning Scripture".

Its principles were still rooted in the [Flowing Water Sect], but it incorporated the abilities of the Flood Dragon bloodline. In fact, the bloodline was its main component.

Just like the "Sun Scripture", the core of the "Cyan Blue Water Summoning Scripture" was to use the Flood Dragon bloodline as a foundation to build a corresponding water-manipulation system.

It treated the bloodline as a unique technique to deepen, strengthen, and condense [Cyan True Water].

Other than condensing a "seed" of [Cyan True Water] at the very beginning, there was no need for deliberate cultivation afterward. With enough supplements, the bloodline would automatically develop along the established framework. This would naturally enhance and strengthen the [Cyan True Water], just like the [True Solar Flame].

The limit of the bloodline’s growth would be the limit of the combat technique.

In theory, it could reach S-rank, but as the bloodline first began to grow, the technique would only be D-rank.

Zhang Ji wanted to see how the Limited Space would recognize such a combat technique—or if it would even form a Combat Crystal at all.

After making sufficient preparations, he consumed the [Flood Dragon Bloodline Potion].

Robby had already run tests on it beforehand.

The theory was sound, and if worst came to worst, Zhang Ji could choose to immediately halt the bloodline integration process.

After he consumed the bloodline potion, Zhang Ji didn’t feel much at first. But as time went on, a large amount of energy within his body seemed to be consumed. There was no sense of rejection as the bloodline’s power began to take effect.

A feeling of hunger emanated from his very cells.

Zhang Ji downed the Water Element Alchemy Supplements one after another.

He could distinctly feel his body changing, his perception of the moisture in the air growing increasingly sharp.

Zhang Ji began to circulate the energy of the "Cyan Blue Water Summoning Scripture".

A faint blue light coalesced in his sea of consciousness, separate from the True Solar Flame. It was as if they existed on different layers, not interfering with each other at all.

Subsequently, as the bloodline grew, a massive amount of energy gathered within it and transformed into [Cyan True Water].

Suddenly, a prompt appeared.

[Prompt: Acquired [Cyan True Water] (Normal) Combat Technique Essence x1. Can be extracted and stored in the Limited Space.]

’Just Normal?’

Zhang Ji was a little confused, but as time passed, more of these prompts continued to appear.

Zhang Ji consumed one supplement after another.

Suddenly, the prompt changed.

[Prompt: Acquired [Cyan True Water] (Excellent) Combat Technique Essence x1. Can be extracted and stored in the Limited Space.]

The ten Normal essences hadn’t combined into a single crystal. Instead, as the bloodline grew, they had automatically been promoted to the (Excellent) tier.

Zhang Ji came to a realization.

The Combat Crystals he possessed had never been capped at a fixed limit.

He could still adjust and improve them later on.

And these adjustments and improvements would be recorded by the Limited Space, allowing them to grow, which in turn would enrich the contents of the Combat Crystals and strengthen their effects.

The Limited Space merely extracted the combat techniques themselves in a visualized, operable format; it didn’t mean their fundamental nature had changed.

They were still his own combat techniques, and they could change and evolve along with his own adjustments.

The Limited Space simply ensured that he wouldn’t regress and that what he learned wouldn’t disappear. It also allowed these Combat Crystals to be advanced directly through synthesis.

’So, so-called "growth-type" combat techniques don’t actually exist. All combat techniques can continue to grow. That’s right... this isn’t a game. There’s no stat panel to lock a skill’s attributes in place.’

Zhang Ji chuckled at his own foolishness.

But at the same time, his gaze grew more profound.

He was once again reminded that he was no longer playing a game.

This was a real world, and he was a real person, not a player—just one who happened to have a cheat.