Chapter 3093: Practice
Chapter 3093: Practice
Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
"Yes! That’s exactly what I meant!"
Nasir was very pleased with Fang Heng’s understanding and nodded as he continued, "By the same logic, if this magic array were moved outside, due to the change in the surrounding domain laws, the magic array would completely lose its effect."
"I see. So can it be understood this way—this alchemy magic array under your feet is essentially a fixed, small-scale modified domain area, right?"
"Exactly."
Nasir snapped his fingers and nodded repeatedly. He had spent quite a bit of time figuring out how to break through that advancement shackle. "As for breaking through this layer of shackle, the first requirement is to perceive the power of the laws."
"That depends on one’s perception ability. Generally, the stronger the perception ability, the easier it is to sense the surrounding forces and laws, and then design magic arrays capable of altering those laws."
"Perception..."
Upon hearing that, Fang Heng tried closing his eyes and released his senses, attempting to perceive the surrounding laws of the world according to Nasir’s guidance.
The structure and flow of power.
Nasir saw Fang Heng close his eyes and attempt to perceive the world and was slightly moved.
So he was already starting to practice?
In fact, Fang Heng often used perception to explore the world—it was just that he hadn’t focused specifically on perceiving the "laws."
As for the laws forming this domain area...
In Fang Heng’s understanding, "laws" were the structural makeup of the surrounding environmental power.
Generally, various types of powers in the environment mixed together and reached a certain equilibrium within the space.
The two domain skills he gained from the game could break this equilibrium.
One was Tree Realm Descent, corresponding to the powerful natural science domain.
After the domain was activated, the tree realm would be filled with fluctuations of natural science power, allowing natural science skills to exert powerful effects within the domain.
The other was Death Realm Descent.
When the death realm domain activated, not only was the undead aura extremely intense, but it also greatly suppressed other power fluctuations.
From this perspective, Death Realm Descent was a higher-level use of law power than Tree Realm Descent, with both weakening and enhancement effects.
As for his current environment, it was just an ordinary one.
Fang Heng pondered and contemplated the changes in various energy types around him, while recalling how he felt when using the two domain skills before.
A hint line slowly emerged on his retina.
[Hint: The player is attempting to perceive changes in laws.]
[Hint: Current mission-Alchemy Cultivation (Transcendent) triggered.]
Mission name: Alchemy Cultivation (Transcendent).
Mission requirement: Try to complete and create a magic array adapted to the surrounding environment (0/1)
Mission reward: Transcendent Alchemy Advancement
Fang Heng stopped his comprehension and slowly opened his eyes.
Nasir asked, "How does it feel?"
"Mm, I think I’m starting to sense it. The changes in laws and the energy flow in space do follow some patterns."
"Gulp..."
Nasir looked at Fang Heng and couldn’t help swallowing hard.
D*mn.
Did he really sense it?
The flow of power!
He’d heard other alchemy instructors mention this before.
But even now, he hadn’t figured out what exactly "flow of power" meant—it was still a complete mystery to him.
Nasir stared at Fang Heng and suddenly felt something strange, as if Fang Heng’s comprehension of laws might surpass his own.
Was this kid really a once-in-a-generation alchemy genius?
Nasir tentatively asked, "Want to give it a try?"
"Sure."
Fang Heng was also eager to try and agreed readily.
Now that he understood the internal foundational logic, formal operation was bound to present some challenges.
Whether or not he could succeed was still uncertain.
The difficulty was unknown—only actual testing would tell.
Besides, the various flows of power in the environment influenced and constrained each other. A slight miscalculation or error in guiding power could cause severe imbalances in the alchemy magic array. If it exploded, that would be the best-case scenario. The worst case was backlash against the array caster.
"Follow me, then."
Nasir was also a little excited and walked toward the cultivation room door.
If it were anyone else, he’d think the person was just bragging.
But hearing it from Fang Heng actually seemed quite natural.
"Law-based magic arrays are too dangerous. A single mistake could trigger an explosion in the building. I’ll take you to the Alchemy Society—we have a special cultivation facility there."
"Alright."
As they stepped outside, An Qian was already waiting in the passage. She respectfully nodded at Fang Heng and said, "Mr. Fang Heng, Mr. Nasir, is the lesson finished?"
"Mm, we’re done for now. We’re heading to the Alchemy Society for the next stage of teaching. Perfect timing—you can escort us there."
"Understood."
An Qian began preparations immediately.
...
The Alchemy Society was also located in the center of the Seven Realms Martial Capital, not far from the Noel Clan building.
An hour later, Nasir and Fang Heng arrived at the Alchemy Society.
"Fang Heng, the headquarters of the Alchemy Society isn’t in the Seven Realms Martial Capital. This location is just one of the larger branches. I’m the deputy director of this branch, but I don’t usually get involved in internal affairs—it’s just a nominal role."
"We’ll need to borrow some of the Society’s facilities later. Technically, they’re not open to outsiders."
Nasir led Fang Heng inside the Alchemy Society while explaining with a cheerful smile, "The Society was created as a platform for alchemy scholars to share and exchange knowledge. Those who can help out do so when they can, and if not, it’s fine. Usually, it’s pretty laid-back. Fang Heng, from what I can tell, you’re already at the grandmaster level as an alchemy scholar—strong enough to join. What do you think? Want to join the Alchemy Society?"
"Sure, I’ll join."
Fang Heng noticed the inviting tone and agreed without hesitation.
A mutual-help exchange platform.
Sounded pretty good.
Having successfully introduced a terrifyingly gifted expert to the Society, Nasir was in a great mood and continued, "Great, I’ll help you with the membership application later. You’ll just need to fill out a form—I’ll approve it directly. It won’t take long."
An Qian followed behind the two of them, quietly shocked by what she heard.
The Alchemy Society was nothing like Nasir made it sound.
Its entry threshold was master-level alchemy. All its members were highly capable, and most were either hired by major forces or personally cultivated by them. The Society was also a neutral organization that none of the major powers dared to offend.
Ordinary alchemy scholars would fight tooth and nail just to get in.
And Nasir was personally recommending him?
What was it about Fang Heng that made him value him so highly?
Was it his extraordinary talent?
Nasir continued walking with Fang Heng and explained further, "The Alchemy Society has special training grounds built specifically for cultivation. Inside, the elemental law fluctuations are balanced in a regular pattern, which helps reduce the difficulty of constructing alchemy magic arrays."