Lin Tian took a deep breath and broke the silence first. He needed to know how much his grandfather and teacher understood about the Profound Mysteries of the Laws, and he also needed theoretical guidance for his future cultivation. So he asked, "Grandfather, Teacher Laun, although I've entered the Saint Domain, I'm still confused about how I became a Saint Domain expert. It feels like I suddenly reached the Saint Domain without doing anything at all. What was the reason? And I know very little about the Saint Domain realm. I hope the two of you can clear up my doubts."
Porter nodded slightly, expectation and gravity in his eyes. "Lin Tian, do you remember what Teacher Laun and I told you when you demonstrated the altered Fireball spell? That was precisely the key to becoming a Saint Domain expert."
"You mean I comprehended the fire-element laws?"
"That isn't quite right. What you comprehended was merely the 'Fire Element' mystery. The path of the Saint Domain is vastly different from before. Once you enter the Saint Domain, you begin to come into contact with the domain of laws. But laws are the fundamental rules governing the world. There are elemental laws such as earth, water, fire, and wind, as well as deeper rules such as life and death. It is exceedingly difficult to comprehend them directly. That is why Profound Mysteries exist. Profound Mysteries are subdivisions of laws and rules, the initial comprehension of laws and rules."
Laun took over, his expression focused. "Take the fire magic you excel at. Before the Saint Domain, you merely used magical incantations to control Fire Element and cast spells. But now, you need to comprehend the mysteries within the fire-element laws. For example, the 'Fire Element' mystery can make flames more flexible, varied, and elusive. The 'Explosion Mystery' can give your flames greater destructive power. Every mystery you comprehend can bring a qualitative leap in strength."
Lin Tian frowned slightly. Could Saint Domain experts on the Maya Continent also possess knowledge of such classifications of Profound Mysteries? It felt more and more out of place. Then he pretended to ponder and asked, "Teacher, how can one comprehend these mysteries?"
Laun thought for a moment before speaking slowly. "There is no fixed method for comprehending Profound Mysteries. Some Saint Domain experts gain insight in battle, at the brink of life and death. Some observe changes in the elements within nature. Others meditate, allowing their spirits to resonate with heaven and earth, and thus gain comprehension. You must feel and experience it with your heart."
Porter continued, "Take me as an example. What I comprehended was the 'Explosion Mystery' within the fire-element laws. For many years, I often stayed near active volcanoes, experiencing the power of volcanic eruptions. Over time, I gained some insight. When I use combat techniques, I can incorporate that mystery into them, making my attacks as unstoppable as a volcanic eruption."
A glimmer of understanding flashed through Lin Tian's eyes. "Grandfather, you mean I should spend more time in nature and seek insight through practice?"
Porter smiled and nodded. "Exactly. But this cannot be achieved overnight. It requires a long time and countless attempts. Moreover, there are many mysteries under a single law. To comprehend them all is as difficult as climbing to the heavens. Even a Mid-God like Leo I had only mastered some of them."
Lin Tian's heart stirred, and he tested the waters. "Then does cultivation simply mean comprehending as many Profound Mysteries as possible?"
Porter glanced at Laun and said, "Not exactly. Before becoming a god, cultivation requires fully comprehending one mystery, then becoming a Lower God. As for god-level cultivation, there is another path: the fusion of Profound Mysteries."
Laun was greatly surprised upon hearing this, but after looking at his old friend, he did not ask any questions.
Lin Tian's heart stirred again. "Grandfather, what is this fusion of Profound Mysteries you mentioned?"
Porter's expression turned serious. "Once you comprehend multiple Profound Mysteries, if you can fuse them together, they can unleash power far beyond that of a single mystery. For example, if you fuse the fire-element 'Fire Element' mystery with the 'Explosion Mystery,' the flames will not only possess tremendous destructive power but will also be able to track targets more flexibly, leaving opponents unable to guard against them. The method of fusion is even more difficult, requiring an extremely deep understanding and comprehension of the mysteries."
Porter added, "However, the fusion of Profound Mysteries is extremely difficult. Generally, one only needs to come into contact with it after becoming a god. For Saint Domain cultivation, the more important task is to fully comprehend one mystery and become a god as soon as possible. After becoming a god, you can then comprehend the fusion of Profound Mysteries. At that point, it will not only increase your strength but also become the key to breaking through to higher levels. Among higher-ranked Mid-Gods and Upper Gods, the degree of fusion and comprehension of Profound Mysteries plays a decisive role."
Lin Tian nodded slightly, but he was even more puzzled. They even knew about the fusion of Profound Mysteries. Could someone from the Divine Plane have returned to the Maya Continent?
Then he asked, "Grandfather, can't one comprehend multiple Profound Mysteries while in the Saint Domain?"
Porter looked at Lin Tian and said earnestly, "Lin Tian, your talent is exceptional. Entering the Saint Domain at such a young age is both your advantage and your disadvantage. You subconsciously believe that comprehending profound mysteries is easy. Every Saint Domain expert who reaches the stage of comprehending mysteries is a genius, but many people remain stuck at this step for thousands or even tens of thousands of years without improving in the slightest. Their hopes of becoming gods are slim."
Lin Tian's expression was resolute. "I'll act within my limits. If it truly doesn't work, I'll stop in time."
Porter looked deeply at Lin Tian. Knowing that he would not easily give up on this, he could only say helplessly, "I hope so."
For a moment, the atmosphere froze.
Seeing this, Laun spoke up to break the awkward silence. "Porter! The fact that comprehending Profound Mysteries can lead to godhood is something all Saint Domain experts across the continent know. Then what exactly is this fusion of Profound Mysteries?"
Lin Tian was extremely surprised. Every Saint Domain expert across the continent knew that fully comprehending a mystery could lead to godhood, yet they did not know about the fusion of Profound Mysteries, which could greatly increase combat power and allow one to go further. Could the one who returned to the Maya Continent from the Divine Plane have been one of my ancestors? No, that couldn't be right! Leo I was only a Mid-God. Could this be an era when heaven and earth had first opened and the Sovereign Gods had not yet fully taken their places? That wasn't right either. Magic had already been perfected. This was clearly something the Sovereign Gods had created to spread faith, wasn't it?
Leaving aside Lin Tian's mental storm, Porter looked at Laun and replied, "Didn't you agree when I invited you to join the Leo Empire? This is information only core members of the Three Great Empires can know. Everyone else can only know that comprehending Profound Mysteries leads to godhood."
Laun looked at Lin Tian, who was still deep in thought. Thinking of Lin Tian's talent, he could not help but nod. "It's because of Lin Tian, isn't it?"
Hearing his own name, Lin Tian emerged from the storm in his mind and looked up in confusion.
Porter nodded. "Yes. Some time ago, I met the Leo Ancestor and told him about Lin Tian's talent, as well as the fact that Lin Tian had already comprehended the Fire Element mystery. I asked whether I should bring Lin Tian to see him. The ancestor said that since you had already joined the Leo Empire, and Lin Tian's cultivation progress under your guidance was rapid, there was no need to bring Lin Tian to see him yet. Once Lin Tian reached the Saint Domain, bring him along with you to see him. Since the ancestor is willing to meet you, it means he has tacitly accepted you as one of us. You may also learn about the fusion of Profound Mysteries. Come, I'll take you to meet the ancestor."
Laun and Lin Tian nodded. The three left the room and rose into the air.
P.S. The other two chapters will still be a little later. I'll try to return to a normal update schedule tomorrow or the day after.
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