Doehring Cowart

"Whoosh!"

Zhao Nan and Linley watched as the brilliant halo contracted at extreme speed, then transformed into a hazy stream of light that flew out from the Coiling Dragon Ring.

After that stream of light flew out of the ring, it transformed into a human figure—it was none other than Doehring Cowart.

Doehring Cowart was dressed in a moon-white robe, his hair and beard were snow-white, and his expression was kind.

The moment Doehring Cowart appeared, the Coiling Dragon Ring fell limply onto Zhao Nan's palm.

"Greetings, my name is Doehring Cowart, a Saint-level magus of the Pu'ang Empire." Doehring Cowart greeted Zhao Nan and Linley with a cheerful smile.

But immediately after, Doehring Cowart suddenly looked at Zhao Nan in surprise, his voice trembling as he said, "You... are you... a Saint... Saint-level expert?"

Zhao Nan looked at Doehring Cowart with a smile and said, "Aren't you also a Saint-level grand magus?"

Upon hearing this, Doehring Cowart was stunned for a moment, then nodded.

Seeing Doehring Cowart nod in acknowledgment, Zhao Nan continued, "However, Mr. Doehring Cowart, the Pu'ang Empire you mentioned perished more than five thousand years ago.

The current empires are the Yulan Empire, the O'Brien Empire, and two other major empires."

Zhao Nan felt he had an obligation to bring Doehring Cowart up to speed on the current situation of the Yulan Continent.

Having thoroughly read the original Coiling Dragon novel, Zhao Nan naturally knew that the Pu'ang Empire was founded over eight thousand years ago, but due to Beirut's machinations, it had disintegrated five thousand years ago.

If not for Beirut seizing the Sovereign Spark, the Pu'ang Empire might have remained the hegemon of the entire continent.

As soon as Zhao Nan mentioned the fall of the Pu'ang Empire, Doehring Cowart was stunned again, then sighed, "Alas!

I have been sleeping within the Ring of Earth and felt no passage of time; I never expected that after waking up, my homeland would have been gone for over five thousand years.

How the world has changed!"

Zhao Nan shook his head and said, "Old sir, although the world has changed, you are still here on this continent, after all!"

"That is true, indeed." Doehring Cowart nodded after hearing Zhao Nan's words.

Just then, Linley suddenly asked, "Grandpa, why did you call my ring the Ring of Earth?

This ring of mine is called the Coiling Dragon Ring."

When Doehring Cowart heard this, he was taken aback for a moment, looked at the young Linley, and then chuckled, "Yes, yes, yes, this is the Coiling Dragon Ring.

I am getting old and forgot its original name."

Hearing Doehring Cowart's words, Linley lifted his head happily, looking quite proud.

Seeing Linley like this, Zhao Nan and Doehring Cowart couldn't help but look at each other and laugh.

"Old sir, I wonder how you ended up inside this Coiling Dragon Ring?"

Zhao Nan asked.

Although Zhao Nan knew the origin of Doehring Cowart very well, he still had to ask, as he couldn't explain it otherwise!

After hearing Zhao Nan's question, Doehring Cowart pondered for a moment and began to recount his circumstances.

After listening to Doehring Cowart, Zhao Nan chatted with him for a long time, gaining a clear understanding of the old man's basic situation.

Once they finished talking, Zhao Nan said to Doehring Cowart, "Old sir, since you sealed your spiritual energy within the Coiling Dragon Ring, I would appreciate it if you could help guide Linley in the future."

When Doehring Cowart heard this and was about to agree, Linley suddenly asked Zhao Nan, "Teacher, will you stop looking after me from now on?"

"How could that be?

How could your teacher stop looking after you?" Zhao Nan first comforted Linley, then continued, "But your teacher has his own matters to attend to and cannot be by your side at all times. During those times, Mr. Doehring can help you resolve some of the difficulties you encounter in your cultivation."

Although Linley didn't quite understand, he nodded obediently after hearing Zhao Nan's words.

After Linley nodded, Doehring Cowart also cheerfully agreed.

Even though Doehring Cowart had lived for so many years and had even become a Saint-level expert, he had no children of his own; seeing Linley, he felt a genuine fondness for him.

Even though it was their first meeting, Doehring Cowart treated Linley as if he were his own child.

Seeing this, Zhao Nan smiled and said to Doehring Cowart, "Old sir, since you're already looking after one, you might as well look after a few more.

As it happens, I have a few other disciples; when you have time, please keep an eye on them as well!"

Doehring Cowart was stunned by Zhao Nan's words, his mouth agape, not knowing what to say.

In the end, he could only nod helplessly.

Afterward, Zhao Nan had Linley take Doehring Cowart to the place where Ace and the five Barkerer brothers were training.

Upon arriving, Zhao Nan introduced Doehring Cowart to Ace and the five Barkerer brothers.

After the introductions, Zhao Nan entrusted the training of the seven of them to Doehring Cowart.

Of course, Zhao Nan wasn't letting Doehring Cowart help for free; he was prepared to teach him some of the theories regarding becoming a god that he had discussed earlier.

"Old sir, I wonder how you achieved the rank of a Saint-level expert?" Zhao Nan asked Doehring Cowart.

Doehring Cowart was startled for a moment, but then said, "I gained enlightenment in spatial pressure."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Nan understood instantly; Doehring Cowart must have gained enlightenment in the Profundity of Gravity Space.

After learning about the profound mysteries Doehring Cowart had comprehended, Zhao Nan spoke to him once more: "Mr. Doehring, you are also aware of the circumstances regarding the promotion from the ninth rank to the Saint-level."

"It lies in that spatial pressure you have comprehended."

"And what you call spatial pressure is actually known as a Law Mystery."

After Zhao Nan briefly explained what the spatial pressure he had comprehended truly was, he continued: "When we cultivate, there are seven elemental magic attributes: light, darkness, wind, fire, earth, water, and lightning, followed by four Edicts: destruction, life, fate, and death."

"Among the four Edicts, there are no fixed Law Mysteries."

"As for the seven basic elemental attributes, apart from the wind element, the other six basic elements each possess six Law Mysteries."

"The so-called spatial pressure you have comprehended, Mr. Doehring, is actually the Gravity Space Law Mystery."

After Zhao Nan explained the basic situation of cultivation within the Coiling Dragon World, he added: "Mr. Doehring, in your era, there must have also been the existence of Deity-level powerhouses."

"To ascend from a Saint-level powerhouse to a Deity-level powerhouse, one must thoroughly master the Law Mysteries they have comprehended."

"Once you reach that stage, you can become a Deity."