Chapter 54: Secret Technique Imprint

First, Li Zhangsheng ruled out Forced Healing. The reason was very simple: he possessed Kailan and the Paradise Bird, both of whom had mastered healing-type skills and could quickly heal the injuries of his Demon Pets; the effect was naturally far superior to Forced Healing.

Furthermore, Forced Healing only had a hemostatic function and was temporary in nature; once the time passed, the wound would recur, and it could even lead to a worsening of the injury.

Thus, in Li Zhangsheng's eyes, Forced Healing naturally became a "chicken rib"—tasteless to eat, yet a pity to discard!

Soon, Grafting became the second Spirit Secret Law to be ruled out. Its effects seemed powerful, but its limitations were equally great; a First-rank Beast Master could only move a Spirit Beast weighing 10kg. The only one meeting Li Zhangsheng's requirements was Kailan, but Kailan happened to be a purely auxiliary-type Demon Pet, so it was of little use to him for the time being.

Unless Li Zhangsheng's rank as a Monster Tamer increased, Grafting would not be able to exert miraculous effects, but when that time truly came, it would not be too late to find a way to exchange for it.

Now, he naturally had to choose a Secret Technique that would be of great use to him.

"Mental Acceleration and Miracle Eye, which one should I choose?" After ruling out two, Li Zhangsheng fell into the trouble of choosing.

These two Secret Techniques were very useful to him at his current stage; the former could increase a Demon Pet's speed and had miraculous effects for combat, pursuit, and escape; the latter could enhance sensory abilities and could sense enemies hiding in shadows—it was a special Secret Technique for breaking invisibility and reducing the chance of being ambushed.

Li Zhangsheng hesitated for a moment, but soon, he made his choice. Unexpectedly, he chose Mental Acceleration.

Judging by his current situation, the cost-effectiveness of Mental Acceleration was undoubtedly higher, as it could effectively enhance his strength.

After making the decision, Li Zhangsheng left the second floor and handed the Inheritance Jade Slip containing Mental Acceleration to the Clan Elder for registration.

"Mental Acceleration!"

The Clan Elder's expression did not change; he remained in his composed, elderly manner and did not feel any surprise at Li Zhangsheng's choice.

The Secret Technique Pavilion did not have an Intermediate Demon Taming Art, which also led clansmen to often choose the higher-value Intermediate Spirit Secret Law.

"Without the family's permission, you must not privately impart the Secret Technique, otherwise you will be severely punished! Additionally, you must return the Inheritance Jade Slip within three days!"

Before removing the seal on the Inheritance Jade Slip, the Clan Elder looked serious and recited the family rules with practiced ease; this was mainly to prevent clansmen from damaging family interests by privately imparting the Secret Technique to others.

After Li Zhangsheng indicated he understood, the space between the Clan Elder's eyebrows began to Blink with a faint light. A point of light condensed from Mental Power emerged and landed on the Jade Slip, and the Restriction on it was easily removed.

Li Zhangsheng took the Inheritance Jade Slip, and after respectfully bidding farewell to the Clan Elder, he immediately returned to his residence. He couldn't wait to press the Jade Slip against his forehead and sink his consciousness into it.

The next moment, Li Zhangsheng only felt his head swell, as if he had been enlightened by a master, and streams of inexplicable information flooded into his mind frantically.

Images and scenes appeared in Li Zhangsheng's mind, making his head ache slightly.

This process lasted for a quarter of an hour in total. It was all about the application methods of Mental Acceleration and the experience of predecessors, and there were no obscure or difficult parts; it was equivalent to someone having summarized all this knowledge for the successor to receive quickly.

After receiving the information, images began to appear in Li Zhangsheng's mind. This was a nearly transparent human figure without facial features, giving one the feeling of light and shadow.

To activate a Spirit Secret Law, the prerequisite is to condense a Secret Technique Imprint.

Every Spirit Secret Law has a unique Secret Technique Imprint. The stronger the rank of the Spirit Secret Law, the more complex the Secret Technique Imprint, and the greater the difficulty of condensing it.

In this dynamic image, the figure began to condense the Secret Technique Imprint for Mental Acceleration. Because it was almost transparent, Li Zhangsheng could clearly 'see' the process of its condensation.

Under the control of the transparent light and shadow, Mental Power turned into individual runes. If one observed carefully, one would find that each rune was different. Finally, under the guidance of the light and shadow, these runes began to combine in a unique way, eventually forming a mark—this was the so-called Secret Technique Imprint.

After the demonstration, the light and shadow slowly disappeared.

However, this process had already been deeply imprinted in Li Zhangsheng's mind, available for him to recall at any time.

This was the benefit of the Inheritance Jade Slip; it could allow a Monster Tamer to get started quickly. Coupled with the insights and experiences of predecessors, Li Zhangsheng could avoid many detours, and the process of condensing the Secret Technique Imprint would undoubtedly be much easier.

Whoosh~

Li Zhangsheng let out a long breath, shook his swollen head, opened the window, and took a deep breath of fresh air, feeling much more comfortable.

Once his head stopped swelling, Li Zhangsheng began to sit on the bed. His fingers flew, seemingly turning into a phantom, as he quickly formed hand seals.

At the same time, in Li Zhangsheng's Consciousness Sea, the 20 stars that had already condensed began to shine brightly. Wisps of intangible Mental Power lingered at his fingertips, thread by thread, like a hundred rivers returning to the sea, turning into a ball of Mental Power light.

The next moment, the Mental Power light ball spun rapidly, manifesting mysterious and inexplicable runes that circled Li Zhangsheng in a regular flow.

These runes condensed from Mental Power could not exist in the outside world for too long. Before they dissipated, the Secret Technique Imprint had to be condensed, otherwise, one would have to start over.

After condensing dozens of runes, suddenly, Li Zhangsheng's movements changed. These runes became as fast as a Gale, and began to combine in an inexplicable way; the phantom of the Secret Technique Imprint began to form.

Hum~

In just a few breaths, a quasi-substantial Secret Technique Imprint formed, emitting scorching brilliance and faintly resonating with heaven and earth.

"Good luck, I succeeded on the first try!" Upon seeing the Secret Technique Imprint successfully condensed, Li Zhangsheng's heart was filled with joy.

Without hesitation, under his control, the Secret Technique Imprint turned into a stream of light and instantly surged into the space between his eyebrows.

At the moment of contact, the Secret Technique Imprint burst into dazzling brilliance, like fireworks blooming. In an instant, with Li Zhangsheng as the center, a mysterious and profound fluctuation began to sweep toward the surroundings.

Hum~

A soft sound came from the void again, similar to the sound of a fart. Li Zhangsheng closed his eyes, his whole body unable to stop trembling slightly. His aura appeared and disappeared, yet it was ethereal and unpredictable, difficult to grasp, until it finally stabilized after several breaths.

Only then did the Secret Technique Imprint quickly retract and disappear in an instant. It had not vanished, but had surged into his Consciousness Sea, finally imprinting itself into Li Zhangsheng's soul.

After successfully condensing the Secret Technique Imprint representing Mental Acceleration, in the future, Li Zhangsheng would only need to mobilize the Secret Technique Imprint to seize fleeting opportunities and quickly cast the Secret Technique.

(End of chapter)