Leaving the Virtual Universe, he returned to his manor in the Molten Rock Secret Realm.
Upon his return, Ender immediately began to Cultivate the Azure Wood Secret Art; he needed to solidify his new insights.
After several days of continuous Cultivation, he finally solidified all his insights, and his comprehension of the Wood Origin Law advanced another level.
Now, it was very easy for him to use an Azure Wood Thorn, and it was no longer so strenuous in the Virtual Universe; he could use it every time.
After resolving and absorbing his previous doubts, Ender took out the mysterious leaf again to observe it, but unfortunately, this time his gains were minimal, mostly just filling in previous incomplete insights into the 'resilience' essence.
Holding the emerald-like leaf in his hand, Ender couldn't help but speculate, "Could it be that this mysterious leaf only contains one essence of the Wood Origin Law?"
He felt this was highly probable because his previous doubts about the Wood Origin Law came from the same essence, and his current insights after observing it only filled in the missing parts of that essence, with no other gains.
This was enough to indicate that the mysterious leaf only contained one essence of the Wood Origin Law.
"Besides comprehending one essence of the Wood Law, last time I vaguely remember seeing a tree," Ender recalled carefully, only to find he couldn't remember what the tree looked like.
After thinking for a long time without any success, he had to give up.
Ender whispered softly, "Now that the Wood Origin Law has hit a Bottleneck, and there's still some time until World Master Azure Wood's guidance, I can go to the Molten Rock Secret Realm's Secret Art Archives to see if there are any Space Origin Law-related Secret Art Archives."
If the Molten Rock Secret Realm's Secret Art Archives had Space Origin Law-related Secret Art Archives, he planned to take them back and try to Cultivate them, hoping to gain some insights before participating in the Pinnacle Genius Battle, which would greatly improve his evaluation in the Pinnacle Genius Battle.
Arriving at the Molten Rock Secret Realm's Secret Art Archives, Ender entered the third floor of the Secret Art Archives under the envious gazes of several people, who were either provisional or official members.
Upon entering the third floor, he saw over twenty Secret Art Archives; besides 'Time' and 'Space,' the two major superior Laws, which only had one Secret Art Archive each, the other eight minor inferior Laws had at least two Secret Art Archives, with 'Fire Origin Law' and 'Earth Origin Law' having the most Secret Art Archives.
Space Secret Art!
After taking the only Secret Art Archive related to the Space Origin Law and registering it, Ender returned to his manor.
Ender mused, "The Space Secret Art is a foundational Secret Art of the Space Origin Law. If I can quickly gain insights into the Space Origin Law from this Secret Art, it means my talent in the Space Origin Law is good, and I might be able to gain insights into 'Teleportation,' 'Lockdown,' and 'Strangulation' when I become a World Master."
...
Thus, over the next year, in addition to Cultivating the Azure Wood Secret Art, he also Cultivated the Space Secret Art.
The former made good progress; his comprehension of the Wood Origin Law improved. According to World Master Azure Wood's classification of Law comprehension, there are five levels: initial comprehension, introductory mastery, understanding, acknowledgment, and complete comprehension.
He had now moved beyond the initial comprehension level and was progressing towards the introductory mastery level. With insights into one or two more Law essences, he would be considered to have entered the introductory mastery level.
"Alas, it's still like this," Ender sighed helplessly. "I can clearly sense the Space Law fluctuations, but I just can't gain insights into the Space Law."
His progress in Cultivating the Space Origin Law was slow; currently, he was still at the level where he could sense Space Law fluctuations but couldn't gain insights into them.
This level was very mystical; perhaps he could gain insights into the Space Law the next moment, or he might be stuck at this step for years, or even decades.
It was like those mighty beings who were just one step away from fully comprehending a Law; despite being just one step away, that step could prevent them from achieving a Breakthrough for millions of years.
"Perhaps I should focus on Cultivating the Wood Origin Law and set aside the Cultivation of the Space Law, only attempting it occasionally."
Saying this, he decided not to Cultivate the Space Law for the time being.
To relax, he went to the Molten Rock Secret Realm's Secret Art Archives, intending to find some Secret Art Archives to memorize and take back to his Family later if he had the chance.
Ender chose three Secret Art Archives: Earth Law's 'Gravity Space,' Fire Law's 'Flame Secret Canon,' and Wind Law's 'Hurricane Secret Art.'
After choosing the Secret Art Archives and returning to his manor, he quickly glanced at the three Secret Art Archives, and among them, the Earth Law's 'Gravity Space' caught his attention.
"Interesting. This Secret Art Archive not only involves Cultivating the Earth Origin Law but also has the effect of using the power of Law to enhance one's Domain."
He carefully read 'Gravity Space' and couldn't resist trying to Cultivate it, to see if he could use the Wood Law to strengthen his Domain and achieve the same effect as the Earth Law.
It was fine if he didn't Cultivate, but once he did, it stunned him! "I! I just gained insights into the Earth Origin Law?"
With just one experimental Cultivation, Ender directly gained insights into the Earth Origin Law, which shocked him!
Gaining insights into the Earth Origin Law so suddenly caught him off guard, and he couldn't help but speculate, "Could it be that my talent in the Earth Origin Law is even stronger than in the Wood Origin Law?"
Thinking this, over the next ten-plus days, he continuously Cultivated the Earth Origin Law to verify whether his talent in it surpassed that in the Wood Origin Law.
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After more than ten days of Cultivation, his progress in the Earth Origin Law was slow, not comparable to the Cultivation speed of the Wood Origin Law.
"Perhaps I should consult with Mentor Hoka about whether I should also Cultivate the Earth Origin Law."
As Ender thought this, a few days later, during the monthly guidance class with World Master Azure Wood, he brought up this question.
World Master Azure Wood asked, "How long have you been Cultivating the Earth Origin Law?"
"One month," Ender replied.
Hearing this, World Master Azure Wood mentally composed a message and sent it to World Master Molten Rock, because Ender was someone World Master Molten Rock favored.
Soon, World Master Molten Rock sent a message back. World Master Azure Wood glanced at it and said, "Guret wants to see you."
Ender was puzzled, "Guret?"
"World Master Molten Rock," said World Master Azure Wood.
"Oh." Ender, accustomed to World Master Azure Wood's concise speaking style, understood that Guret was World Master Molten Rock.
"Go."
"Yes." Ender bowed out, left the garden, and teleported to World Master Molten Rock's palace.
...
Teleporting to the palace entrance, Ender stepped inside. Upon seeing World Master Molten Rock seated on the throne, he respectfully said, "Your Majesty."
"Are you also Cultivating the Earth Origin Law?" World Master Molten Rock asked.
"Recently, I tried Cultivating a Secret Art Archive and unexpectedly gained insights into the Earth Origin Law, so I asked Teacher Hoka if I could also Cultivate the Earth Origin Law," Ender replied.
"If you wish to also Cultivate the Earth Origin Law, I can guide you," World Master Molten Rock said. "But I must remind you, there are only about seventy years left until this Pinnacle Genius Battle!
"If you want to achieve good results in this Pinnacle Genius Battle, you must specialize in Cultivating the Wood Origin Law, because your talent in the Wood Origin Law far surpasses that in the Earth Origin Law."
Finally, World Master Molten Rock added, "If you don't care about the results of this Pinnacle Genius Battle, then you can also Cultivate the Earth Origin Law, but I still suggest you specialize in the Wood Origin Law, and only occasionally Cultivate the Earth Origin Law."
"What! There are only about seventy years left until this Pinnacle Genius Battle?" Hearing this, Ender was startled. He had thought there was a long time, but he didn't expect only seventy years remained.
"Your Majesty!" He didn't think much and replied directly, "I have decided to specialize in Cultivating the Wood Origin Law. I want to achieve good results in this Pinnacle Genius Battle."
"Very good." World Master Molten Rock nodded, satisfied with Ender's answer. "I support your decision. I will communicate with World Master Azure Wood and have him increase the frequency of his guidance to you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Don't thank me so quickly." World Master Molten Rock changed the subject. "Although I support your participation in this Pinnacle Genius Battle, I have one requirement!"