Ning Fa quickly took out a blank jade slip and used his divine sense to engrave the contents of the ancient book into it.
He finished engraving soon after. At this moment, an emotionless voice entered his ears: "If any cultivation method from this pavilion is leaked, you will be severely punished once discovered!"
Ning Fa knew this was a warning from the protective restriction. He wasn't surprised; after all, if the scriptures stored in this scripture-transmitting pavilion were allowed to be freely passed on, the contribution point exchange system would be pointless.
Ning Fa eagerly began to browse the Fragment of the Heavenly Splendor Treasure Scripture.
Fifteen minutes later, Ning Fa removed the jade slip from his forehead, his expression becoming much calmer.
Although he had only skimmed through it, there was no record of the Thunder Rune Pattern.
Perhaps it wasn't in this fragment, or perhaps it wasn't in the complete scripture either.
However, Ning Fa hadn't gained nothing. Even just the fragment had benefited him greatly and broadened his horizons immensely.
For example, the scripture provided detailed classifications of cultivators' spiritual root aptitude, precise evaluation standards for spiritual energy sensitivity under various spiritual roots, and even mentioned heaven-defying spiritual items that could allow mortals to spontaneously grow spiritual roots or directly transform a cultivator's multiple spiritual roots into special spiritual roots like lightning, wind, or ice. These introductions had greatly opened Ning Fa's eyes.
At the end of the fragment, the concepts of cultivators' Dharma Bodies and Spiritual Bodies were also mentioned.
It stated that Dharma Bodies and Spiritual Bodies were very special cultivation aptitudes, born from spiritual roots yet transcending them.
Spiritual roots allowed cultivators to sense and absorb spiritual energy, while Spiritual Bodies and Dharma Bodies could, on this foundation, transform the cultivator's body, granting them special abilities.
For instance, a spiritual body called the [Three Yang Fire Body] allowed a cultivator, even one with five spiritual roots, to possess extremely high fire spiritual energy sensitivity, second only to a heavenly spiritual root with fire spiritual roots.
Not only that, but cultivators with the Three Yang Fire Body would receive significant boosts in both cultivation speed and technique power when practicing any fire-element cultivation methods.
Furthermore, after reaching Foundation Establishment, cultivators with the Three Yang Fire Body could generate the powerful Three Yang Fire within their bodies, a formidable spiritual fire whose power was so great that cultivators of the same level would find it difficult to resist.
Another example was the [幽木灵体] (You Mu Spiritual Body). It was also a wood-element spiritual body that greatly enhanced a cultivator's practice of wood-element cultivation methods. After reaching Foundation Establishment, it could cultivate a bizarre and powerful You Mu Clone.
The higher the realm, the more You Mu Clones could be cultivated, the stronger their power, and the harder they were to kill.
In dense forests, they could even achieve immortality.
Generally, cultivators with Spiritual Bodies or Dharma Bodies were considered darlings of heaven, their rarity comparable to heavenly spiritual roots.
However, it couldn't be said that Spiritual Body or Dharma Body aptitude was always superior to heavenly spiritual roots, special spiritual roots, or even high-grade spiritual roots.
This was because the foundation of a cultivator was still their cultivation realm.
Some spiritual bodies offered no help in cultivation or breakthrough, and some even had negative effects. In such cases, even if their power surpassed that of cultivators at the same level, it wouldn't compare to the advancement of their realm.
The fragment only used these two spiritual bodies as examples to introduce the following content, but unfortunately, the fragment ended abruptly here, and Ning Fa could not see the subsequent content.
However, these introductions alone had greatly shocked Ning Fa and broadened his horizons.
Thinking about the special nature of his own body, Ning Fa became even more convinced that he must also possess some kind of spiritual body, and it was related to the lightning element.
Just as Ning Fa regretted that the scripture was only a fragment and planned to search for similar ancient books in other large markets later, his right arm suddenly felt a burning sensation.
Ning Fa was startled but showed no outward change. He used his mind to suppress the movement of the scroll.
At the same time, he was incredibly excited. Judging by the scroll's reaction, it seemed capable of completing the fragment of this ancient book.
This was highly possible.
Ning Fa suppressed his excitement. He certainly wouldn't dare to activate the scroll to trace its origin here; he could only wait until he returned home.
Afterward, he looked at the other green jade shelves but didn't find any other useful ancient books.
Before Ning Fa left, he used his remaining twenty contribution points to exchange for the [Tier 1 Complete Compendium of Five Elements Spells].
As for the [Beginner Talisman Scripture Compendium], he planned to visit Jinchang Island on his return journey. The market there should also have similar beginner talisman scriptures. He also intended to buy some talisman brushes, talisman paper, spiritual ink, and other spiritual materials for talisman crafting.
Although he had no extra spirit stones, he had plenty of Essence Replenishing Pills on him, which were enough to exchange for a considerable amount of spirit stones.
When Ning Fa went downstairs, he found Ning Yuwen sleeping with the erotic picture book covering his face, emitting faint snores.
Ning Fa shook his head, didn't wake him, and left the scripture-transmitting pavilion directly.
He didn't go directly to the dock on Ningchang Island to leave. Instead, he took a feather crane to the foot of Changning Mountain, where there was a valley containing the Ning Family's [Cui Ning Courtyard].
The so-called Cui Ning Courtyard was where the Ning Family concentrated their teaching for newly discovered spiritual root bearers.
Every Ning Family member who discovered they possessed a spiritual root could be sent here for three years of advanced study.
During these three years, they were exempt from all family affairs. Not only could they enjoy pure spiritual energy from the spirit vein and guidance from experienced instructors, but the family also provided sufficient resources such as pills.
After three years, those with outstanding aptitude could continue their cultivation on Ningchang Island, while other family members would be assigned different responsibilities based on their specific situations.
To obtain resources from the family in the future, they would have to rely on their own efforts to complete family tasks.
Ning Fa came here because he wanted to see Xiao Yu.
After all, her grandfather had died saving him, and Ning Fa had long decided to treat Xiao Yu as his own sister and protect her as she grew.
At the entrance of the valley, there was a bamboo pavilion. Inside, a middle-aged cultivator in a black robe with a ruddy complexion was meditating with his eyes closed. The aura he emitted was that of a Qi Condensation eighth-layer cultivator.
Sensing Ning Fa's arrival, the man opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing through them. He looked at Ning Fa and said expressionlessly, "Cui Ning Courtyard is a vital family location. Unrelated individuals are forbidden to approach."
Ning Fa cupped his hands and said loudly, "I am Ning Fa, a Pill Master from the Pill Hall. I've come to visit Ning Yu'er from Pingchang Island. I ask my cousin to grant me passage."
"Ning Fa?"
The middle-aged cultivator had clearly heard of Ning Fa's name. He couldn't help but look at Ning Fa with a strange expression, then said, "As a Pill Master, you are indeed permitted to enter Cui Ning Courtyard. Please hand me your identity token for verification."
Ning Fa didn't say anything further and tossed his token to the middle-aged cultivator. The man merely probed it slightly with his divine sense, then nodded and returned the token to Ning Fa.
With a flick of his hand, the person formed a hand seal and sent out a beam of yellow spiritual light, striking the seemingly empty entrance of the valley.
Instantly, ripples spread across the air, and a passage about ten feet wide appeared at the entrance, revealing the true scenery within the valley.
On a patch of lush green ground, dozens of pavilions and buildings were situated. The figures of some young disciples could be vaguely seen moving about within. Not far away, there was a jade-green lake tens of feet across. The scenery was exceptionally beautiful.
Ning Fa had never trained in Cui Ning Courtyard. After his Lightning Spiritual Root was confirmed, he was directly sent to the core area of Changning Mountain, where he was personally tutored by some of the clan elders.
"You can only stay inside for half an hour. Keep track of the time."
The middle-aged cultivator said indifferently, then closed his eyes and resumed his cultivation.