Chapter 355: Reading Secret Books, Gaining Clear Insight

"Follow me, there's a formation here, don't get lost," Si Tu Yu's voice echoed in the air.

Jiang Chen obediently followed Si Tu Yu's steps, together traversing the Secret Realm.

Soon, the scene before their eyes changed, and the two had already stepped out of the formation's range.

The scent of tea spread, and ahead a tea table was set, with an elderly man leisurely seated in a lounge chair, looking content.

The old man's demeanor and movements were somewhat similar to Li Xueru, but Jiang Chen felt Li Xueru was more natural.

Si Tu Yu briskly walked to the old man's side, poured him a cup of hot tea, and said, "Grandpa Li, you remember Jiang Chen I mentioned before, right?"

Situ Li nodded, "Girl, the old man's memory isn't that bad yet." He waved his hand, and several books flew down from the bookshelf onto the tea table.

These books exuded an ancient historical aura, appearing quite old.

Situ Li, eyes closed, said, "Just these books, you have only one day to read here."

Jiang Chen slightly furrowed his brow; the Divine-level Strongman named Situ Li displayed a somewhat arrogant attitude.

He clearly saw at least a hundred similar books in the bookcase, yet only offered less than a tenth of the choices.

Jiang Chen showed no emotion, but his gaze gradually grew cold.

Since that's the case, I won't read them.

Si Tu Yu keenly sensed this, and quickly whispered a few words into Situ Li's ear.

Situ Li suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze landing on the Divine General Badge on Jiang Chen's shoulder.

The look instantly changed, and his attitude underwent a 180-degree shift.

The original arrogance vanished without a trace, replaced by a smile, even with a hint of shock, "So it's Divine General Jiang."

When facing different people, one's attitude must also be adjusted.

Jiang Chen's Divine General status is on par with his.

He naturally does not dare to be negligent.

Jiang Chen asked, "Can I only read these few books?"

Situ Li laughed heartily, "With the status of Divine General Jiang, of course you won't be limited to just these."

As he spoke, he waved again, and an entire bookshelf flew over, landing steadily in front of Jiang Chen.

"Divine General Jiang, have a cup of strong tea and read at your leisure; however long you wish, it's fine."

This is reasonable enough; Jiang Chen also has no aggressive intent, and still gives face to a Divine-level Strongman.

"Thank you, senior," Jiang Chen smiled faintly, immediately took out a book and began reading.

Regardless of what Si Tu Yu said, as long as the goal is achieved, that's all that matters; the rest is unimportant.

Si Tu Yu had said that the ancient books in their Empire's Secret Treasury cannot be found outside.

They are the results collected over the years by a royal lineage.

Jiang Chen also believes that their achievements cannot be limited to just these few before him.

Probably only this little amount can be shown to others.

The ancient texts record one secret after another, documenting many unknown events that occurred years ago.

Among them are the affairs of Jiang Yi and of Divine Mage Ning Wuxia.

These materials indeed cannot be seen in the outside world.

These data deepen Jiang Chen's understanding of this world.

He then realized that the royal family had always known Jiang Yi was still alive, and knew Jiang Yi's Secret Realm was within Shenlong University's Dungeon Hall.

It wasn't that Jiang Yi chose the Dungeon Hall; rather, he could only choose the Dungeon Hall.

Only the continuously flowing elemental energy in the Dungeon Hall allows his Secret Realm to persist forever.

The Divine Mage Ning Wuxia vanished completely during the great war, and later the "Battlefield No. 3" Instance appeared.

At that time, some speculated that Divine Mage Ning Wuxia was in Battlefield No. 3, but they never found him.

Jiang Chen knows that it was because Divine Mage Ning Wuxia refused to appear.

The records also described many things about the Ancient Battlefield.

Among them, the information about the "Yuan Shi Mi Jing" and the "Dragon King Hall" Instances most attracted Jiang Chen.

From ancient times to the present, people have always been curious about the Yuan Shi Mi Jing.

The powerful Primordial Rune skill, independent of all profession systems, is immensely strong.

Most people obtain the Primordial Rune, but ultimately cannot retain it.

Those who preserve the rune and complete its fusion eventually enter the Yuan Shi Mi Jing and gain something.

Among them, a tiny minority actually managed to keep the Primordial Rune skill.

However, according to them, the skill that is preserved forever will have its potency reduced.

As for the conditions inside the Yuan Shi Mi Jing, no one knows.

Those who emerge lose that segment of memory.

"Seems we have to go in ourselves to find out,"

"The Lower Space of the Ancient Battlefield won't be too long,"

Jiang Chen's eyes burned with battle intent; since someone managed to retain the Primordial Rune skill, he could do it too.

"If the Strong Soldier skill can become his own, his burst power would rise to a terrifying level."

Compared to the Yuan Shi Mi Jing, information on the Dragon King Hall Instance is even scarcer.

Many know of the Dragon King Hall Instance, but few have ever entered.

The main reason is the inability to obtain entry qualification.

The records state that Jiang Yi once entered, but there is no further account.

As Jiang Chen perused the materials, Si Tu Yu brewed tea and poured water beside him, like a well-behaved girl.

She occasionally whispered a few words to Situ Li, unknown what she said, making Situ Li laugh outright.

Situ Li is very indulgent toward this royal granddaughter.

Si Tu Yu recounted some of Jiang Chen's deeds, causing Situ Li to look at Jiang Chen with complete admiration.

At Level 37 he already became a Divine General, single‑handedly wiping out ten thousand troops, and dueling a Level 70 Dragon War General.

It sounds simply beyond comprehension.

Si Tu Yu also told how Jiang Chen led her through Instances, which made Situ Li feel even more incredulous.

Jiang Chen reads quickly and never forgets what he sees.

In barely half a day's effort, he has already perused all the ancient books on the shelf.

He learned many hidden pieces of knowledge, enriching his experience.

A spark of brilliance flickers in his eyes; Jiang Chen feels he now understands the world a few steps better.

It even aids his own profession.

Si Tu Yu asked cheerfully, "How is it, any gains?"

Jiang Chen nodded, "Not bad, indeed there are some sources unavailable elsewhere, only regrettable…"

Si Tu Yu, puzzled, asked, "Regrettable what?"

"Only regret that I couldn't find what I'm looking for," Jiang Chen whispered, placing the book back on the shelf.

Situ Li said, "Divine General Jiang, what do you wish to know? Perhaps this old man can help you."

Jiang Chen said, "I want to know about the Desolate Wasteland, and also the information on the BOSS at the center of the Upper Layer Core Area of the Ancient Battlefield."

Situ Li suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze like a sword toward Jiang Chen.

A Divine-level aura on his body continues to rise.

The Divine-level aura cannot suppress Jiang Chen; Jiang Chen's eyes remain calm as he meets Situ Li's stare, "I wonder, senior, do you know?"

He guesses the royal family should still have some more hidden information.

Just now, through the ancient book he understood that since the founding of the Shenlong Empire, it has always been overseen by the Situ family.

Up to now, it already spans several thousand years.

Such a long history means the Situ family's foundation is truly terrifying.

As a Divine-level Strongman of the royal lineage, Situ Li can surely know much information.

Situ Li's reaction basically confirms Jiang Chen's speculation.

Situ Li took a deep breath, waved his hand lightly, and the bookshelf returned to its original position.

Then another book flew in from deep within the formation.

"The information you seek is inside."

"Ordinary people cannot see it; even you, Si Tu Yu, have no right to view it."

Jiang Chen nodded, "I understand, I'll remember the favor."

Even something that Si Tu Yu isn't entitled to see, he showed it to himself.

The hidden meaning is that he gave himself a huge face, demanding Jiang Chen to remember the favor.

Jiang Chen simply doesn't like to speak, not that he lacks social sense.

If he still can't understand, then he truly becomes a fool.

Situ Li wanted exactly that answer, and immediately tossed the book to Jiang Chen.

The information on the Desolate Wasteland and that figure is scant, only a dozen pages.

Jiang Chen never imagined that that figure of the Ancient Battlefield was actually linked to the Desolate Wasteland.

Moreover, since the founding of the Shenlong Empire, that figure in the Core Area of the Ancient Battlefield has already existed.

Its existence is beyond historical measurement.

It is said the two are connected; once, Desolate Beast from the Desolate Wasteland stormed into the Ancient Battlefield, slaughtering all around.

Finally, from the Core Area it rose terrifying energy, cutting down all those Desolate Beasts.

Thus Jiang Chen realized that Desolate Beasts are not unslayable; it just depends on whether one's power is sufficient.

After reading, Jiang Chen took a deep breath.

It seemed he gained something, yet also nothing.

The favor is owed anyway; if there's a chance later, he'll repay it.

The royal lineage also controls many Instances; in scale they're not as large as the Dungeon Hall in Shenlong University, but the Instance quality is good.

They are more than enough for cultivating the next generation.

Si Tu Yu led Jiang Chen to the Instance that needs upgrading, "This is the Instance."

Electric sparks flicker on the Instance Vortex; Jiang Chen, after inspecting, shows a strange expression.

It turned out to be…