The Nature of Secret Arts
Faced with Ancient One's sarcastic remarks, Chen Ji wanted to refute them, but found that he was unable to argue back at all.
Because...
With Ancient One created a Susanoo of considerable size, Susanoo to the heavens and the earth. Its golden body was as massive as a mountain, and it wielded a dazzling Blade of Light.
Chen Ji was almost speechless with shock!
Ancient One...
Why aren't you playing by the rules?!
Not giving me any face at all?
The King's treasure, Susanoo...
The advanced secret technique 'created' by Chen Ji was copied by Ancient One so easily?
Doesn't that mean that as long as you have enough magic power, you can replicate the same move and use your own weapon against them?!
What advantages does he have left in battle?
This...
Chen Ji was completely baffled.
Why is there such a big difference between the arcane arts he created and the Secret Art Magic of Kamar-Taj?
It seems he's never seen anyone who can copy Secret Art Magic!
Seem...
There really is a difference between the two!
"You finally figured it out?"
"List."
"Your mind and wisdom are admirable, but you've always relied on shortcuts and haven't studied the true nature of the secret arts."
"So..."
"No matter what moves you use, I can copy them almost always, because our magical powers are roughly equal."
"This is not difficult at all."
"But have you ever considered that the Vishanti's Sacred Sword is almost impossible for ordinary people to replicate?"
"Only by mastering the correct incantation can this secret technique be performed?"
Ancient One patiently and skillfully guided him.
The differences between the secret techniques were immediately clarified.
'Spell'!
Chen Ji seemed to be deep in thought.
However.
Ancient One didn't give him time to think. She immediately activated another Susanoo and attacked Chen Ji!
He raised the Blade of Light high, and with the force of a bolt of lightning, slashed down!
The oncoming river of sword energy crumbled instantly upon Susanoo's strike, shattering the entire earth and reducing buildings within a hundred meters to dust in an instant!
Vanished in the blink of an eye!
Everything has completely ceased to exist!
If it weren't for being in the Mirror Dimension, this legendary sacred site of secret arts would probably already be shattered and have suffered a devastating blow!
But...
In a daze.
Chen Ji vaguely understood something.
It turns out that the secret technique he created wasn't a secret technique at all, but rather the use of brute force to forcibly shape energy!
Essentially.
There are no enhancements or benefits whatsoever!
Turn out to be...
He was missing a crucial step: the incantation?
In other words...
He didn't upload the secret techniques he created to the Multiverse internet?
Therefore, his secret techniques are not protected by law, and can be easily copied?
"List."
"You must understand that Ley Lines exist not only on Earth, but also on other planets, and throughout the entire universe."
"Therefore, the Sling Ring will be effective no matter where you go."
"The Ley Lines permeate the Multiverse, as recorded in the Book of Arcane Arts. This shows that you haven't studied the Book of Arcane Arts carefully."
"If anyone could create arcane arts, then the Secret Art Magic of Kamar-Taj would have grown exponentially, already surpassing Asgard."
But it didn't.
Do you understand now?
Ancient One's eyes were kind.
Like a kind and wise elder, she shared her life experiences.
This also gave Chen Ji a sudden flash of inspiration.
I instantly understood what the Ancient One meant!
Ley Lines!
It is both a channel for energy flow and a 'network' that carries secret techniques!
Even if Kamar-Taj loses its lineage, ancient and lost secrets can still be found at the Leyline Nodes.
So...
Even if the universe restarts, the corrective forces from history will cause superheroes to reappear, returning them to their original destiny!
Because the Ley Lines record everything!
Like a pair of invisible hands, it slowly pushes everything in the Multiverse into its predetermined position!
However, the Ley Lines do not record 'King's Treasury' or 'Susanoo'.
This means that the secret techniques created by Chen Ji were not patented and therefore do not possess intellectual property rights.
Therefore, copying the Gate of Babylon and Susanoo a piece of cake!
Perhaps knockoffs will even kill off original creators!
"List."
"You should read the Book of Merlin."
"In this way, you will understand what Ley Lines are, and your created secret techniques will truly become secret techniques!"
This Ancient One saying sums it all up.
Immediately, she deactivated Susanoo, restoring the Mirror Dimension and revealing extraordinary power far surpassing Chen Ji's!
At this moment, Chen Ji truly realized that the value of the Sorcerer Supreme lay not in her abilities, but in her knowledge!
Chen Ji gained power too quickly, thus neglecting the essence of magic and losing his reverence and spirit of study.
This will hinder his long-term progress.
"The Book of Merlin?"
Chen Ji nodded secretly.
Merlin.
In the Marvel Universe, their status is quite impressive!
It is said that he is the guardian of the Omniverse, able to observe every plane within the Omniverse through a magical matrix with Infinity energy, and can also manipulate the chessboard to influence the course of history of the entire Multiverse!
His power has surpassed that of the Sorcerer Supreme, and the Book of Merlin, which he compiled, is definitely not an ordinary work!
"List."
"We'll discuss the Sling Ring after you've finished reading the Book of Merlin."
Let's end it now.
"You've proven your strength, and I'm very satisfied."
Ancient One nodded.
This indicates that Chen Ji ends here.
Chen Ji dispelled Susanoo, and the three returned to the Reality Dimension.
Old Wang was completely dumbfounded!
What the heck?
That's so superstitious!
What is the essence of the secret technique?
Cosmic Spirit Veins?
How come he recognizes each individual character, but when they're put together, he completely fails to understand them?
"King."
"Do your utmost to assist Chen and build Rune Academy well. You all bear the responsibility for the future of Kamar-Taj."
Ancient One's gaze was complex, and his words were full of profound meaning.
Among countless futures, there is one possibility: the king becomes the Sorcerer Supreme!
That's why she didn't try to hide it from Lao Wang.
"Clear."
Old Wang bowed slightly, inwardly complaining.
He was just planning to find a partner anyway!
How did you get involved in the establishment of the Rune Academy?
It seems he's been tricked!
Is there no law anymore?
Unfortunately, he was already on the wrong path and had no choice but to comply. Old Wang could only force a smile, his eyes filled with resentment.
Leave the main hall.
Chen Ji went to the library to borrow the Book of Merlin.
It seemed they had sensed Old Wang's emotions.
Chen Ji smiled and said, "Wang, I haven't forgotten my promise. I will bring you and Ying Nan together, but you need to understand Pictographic Script to win Ying Nan's favor. There's still time."
"Pictographic Script?"
Old Wang's eyes lit up.
Even their pace quickened.
The library had a copy of the "Cangjie's Codex," which helped him master and understand Pictographic Script!
"List?"
"King?"
"How did you all end up together?"
"Have you decided to go to Asgard to build Rune Academy?"
Master Murphyson set down his teacup and walked towards us.
As his back injury healed, his various innate attributes improved, and his whole body surged with secret energy, making Chen Ji look at him in a new light.
This aura...
Chasing Kaecilius!
It is obvious that he has rewritten the tragic fate of Master Murphyson.
"That's right."
"Before that, I need to borrow the Book of Merlin."
Where is the Book of Merlin?
Chen Ji's eyes swept across the area.
"The Book of Merlin?"
"Good."
"I'll get it for you right away."
Master Murphyson nodded secretly.
"And the Cangjie's Codex!"
Old Wang called out.
Soon, Master Murphyson returned, handing the Book of Merlin and the Cangjie's Codex to the two men respectively.
<The Cangjie's Codex>.
It mainly tells the story of Cangjie, the Cangjie writing, and the entire process of his invention of characters. It also includes the graphics and analysis of the original Pictographic Script, covering their specific meanings.
This is inextricably linked to the Primal Runes, but it has gradually lost its essence over the long course of history.
No one knows the reason behind it.
As for the Book of Merlin...
It was written by Merlin himself!
In the book.
It records Merlin's past, the existence of the Energy Matrix, research on Earth's Ley Lines, and also touches on the Mystery of different dimensions.
Ley Lines.
It is a gateway that connects the world, a port that links every dimension; it is invisible and intangible, yet it truly exists.
Just like time.
The transmission and circulation of magic, also through the transport of Leyline Nodes, covers the entire Multiverse.
Simply put
The Ley Lines, like the meridians described in traditional Chinese medicine, are currently beyond the scope of scientific understanding, yet their role cannot be ignored.
The meridians in the human body form a vast matrix.
The Cosmic Spirit Veins also support the operation of the Multiverse. The reorganization and transformation of matter are also achieved through the Ley Lines, thus realizing the law of conservation of mass and energy.
The secret technique can only be successfully performed if it is based on Ley Lines.
What If...? Ley Lines, there would be no energy, and the secret techniques would cease to exist.
In other words...
For a secret technique to truly become a secret technique, it must rely on Ley Lines!
In this way, the super-level secret techniques created by Chen Ji, the Gate of Babylon and Susanoo, were integrated into the rules of the world and became part of the magic system. Without his permission, no one can copy his secret techniques!
The Vishanti's Sacred Sword, the Winds of Watoomb, the Crimson Bands of Cyttorak, the Dormammu's Darkest Death Ray...
Similar high-level secret techniques, possessing immense and astonishing power, also conform to this rule!
No one can ignore or cross the rules!
Then, the entire Multiverse will descend into chaos, utterly devoid of order.
The Seven Realms War mentioned by Doctor Strange is essentially a struggle for power. On the surface, it's about rewriting the rules of the Magic World, but in reality, it's about seizing the 'patent' for themselves!
"So..."
"To exclusively possess the secret technique, one must embed it into the Ley Lines?"
How do I load it?
"Design a spell?"
Chen Ji pondered silently, feeling a deep headache coming on.
His understanding of the essence of magic is undoubtedly significantly different from the true essence of magic.
But...
Even Dimension Lord must respect the rules.
This put his mind at ease somewhat.
If you master all the rules, wouldn't you be invincible?
Chen Ji was secretly delighted.
Immediately, he attempted to connect to the Ley Lines and load the secret techniques he had created into them!
Kamar-Taj is located on Leyline Nodes.
In an instant.
Chen Ji sensed the existence of Earth's Ley Lines, which were like an omnipresent net, forming a transparent Energy Matrix with countless Rune and secret patterns intertwined.
It looked strangely familiar to him!
How...
It looks just like the Multiversal Tree?
The Ley Lines run through the Multiverse and are responsible for the transmission and transport of energy.
World Tree...
All the roots and branches also connect to different universes, like the Fulcrum of the Nine Realms, bearing all history and Mystery!
Tree.
Within different mythological systems, they all bear significant responsibilities and missions.
For example, Jianmu!
Legend has it that it was born between heaven and earth and could travel between the celestial court and the human world.
Even Loki, the God of Time, transformed the Sacred Timeline into a Time Tree!
Thinking of this, Chen Ji couldn't help but look at the tree-shaped tattoo on his right wrist that extended to the inside of his forearm, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.
In theory.
When Loki becomes the God of Time, then he will be the God of Time, regardless of the past, present, or future!
He personally ushered in the era of the Multiverse and enabled the Council of Kangs to escape its predicament and appear within the Multiverse!
Moreover, Chen Ji had already witnessed the power of the Time Stone in the Weird World; the Time Stone was green!
That happens to be Loki's magical color!
"Time... Ley Lines..."
They are inherently complementary.
"Without time, everything vanishes into nothingness; without Ley Lines, energy cannot be controlled..."
"Perhaps, the branches of the Multiversal Tree, connecting different universes, constitute the World Tree of different universes."
"The root system of the Multiversal Tree also connects all dimensions and planes, forming ubiquitous Ley Lines!"
"So, my tree-shaped tattoo..."
Chen Ji's eyes gradually brightened.
With the Book of Merlin and his knowledge of Rune and arcane arts, he may have touched upon the essence of things, the truth of the magic matrix!