MM Racing Chapter 61 The Secret Chamber
Chapter 61 The Secret Chamber
"How did you find out?"
Mo Jingxian remembered that the wall and the cave were one piece, and there was clearly nothing here just now.
He couldn't be mistaken; he even took a few extra glances when he picked up the mask.
"Sealing techniques, huh?" Ayako said matter-of-factly.
"I tried using the runes recorded in the sealing technique, and it reacted, and then it turned into what it is now."
"That simple?"
"Yeah, how difficult is it?"
"Alright." Mo Jingxian stared at the newly appeared doorway, realizing that she had overcomplicated things.
The sealing technique was the same, not much different from the entrance we came in through before.
Upon inspection, the seal was found to be more complex, but it was developed based on the previous one.
The two sealing techniques share the same underlying principle, but this one is more like an advanced version.
"I'll give it a try."
Mo Jingxian used the same old method, but this time she was bolder and didn't have to worry about damaging the structure inside the spell.
Having learned from his first attempt, he quickly and easily broke through the first layer of the seal.
They learned and taught at the same time, and neither of them found it boring.
One day later.
The two comprehended the second seal and successfully entered the space behind the door.
Upon entering, you find yourself in a secret room.
The secret room was small, containing only a stone table with a dozen or so scrolls on it.
The walls were covered with dense text, but the light was too dim to see clearly from a distance.
The sealing technique on the gate is amazing; it can block the view, prevent exploration, and prevent perception, but the airflow is not affected at all.
Mo Jingxian lit the fire tumbler, held it up and looked around, discovering that the walls were covered with seal runes.
"It seems this is the true lineage of the Uzumaki clan."
Mo Jingxian realized that the sealing techniques that had been seized by the various ninja clans were actually deliberately thrown out by the Uzumaki clan to attract attention.
The true essence is left here; one wonders if the five great powers would regret it if they knew.
"Indeed." Ayako's eyes were also busy, trying hard to memorize the incantation.
The two started looking at the first wall:
"Sealing techniques are a language, a bridge to communicate with this world. If you use them as ninjutsu, then it means you don't have the talent to learn sealing techniques..."
The course begins with an explanation of the essence of sealing techniques, followed by an introduction to the origins of sealing techniques.
It begins with the ancient times, explaining how our ancestors, under the guidance of immortals, fought against disasters and demons.
In short, Mo Jingxian couldn't distinguish between the real and the fake, but she could feel an epic sense rushing towards her.
In any case, it's incredibly high-class.
This wall tells the story of history, specifically the period before the emergence of chakra.
Mo Jingxian noticed that the word "element" appeared in the article, but it was mentioned only briefly and not described in much detail.
Somewhat disappointed, he turned to the second wall.
"I'll go get a brazier."
Holding the tinderbox wasn't very comfortable, so the two packed up the scroll and returned the way they came.
After it came out, the sun moved a little to the west, and the shadows cast on the ground were lengthened.
Unbeknownst to them, the two had already stayed inside for more than twelve hours.
"Are you saying everything recorded on the wall is true?"
Given the long time that has passed, it's understandable that Ayako would have some doubts.
"I think it must be true." Mo Jingxian gathered the firewood and sealed it with a scroll:
"Who would be so bored as to go to such great lengths to build such a complex project just to tell a story?"
Ayako helped him tidy up and nodded in approval.
It's no wonder Ayako was suspicious; the key issue was that the things recorded on it were too bizarre.
The information describes:
"The Uzumaki clan were chosen by the Sage to preach. At that time, there was no chakra, and the energy that filled the world was called 'elements'."
It was the "immortals" who taught people to use the elements to resist disasters, drive away demons, and build a brilliant civilization.
However, one day the "immortal" suddenly disappeared, and people began to panic. No matter how many rituals they performed, they could not obtain divine guidance. As a result, people became disorganized, and fighting spread across the land.
Then, something even worse happened: cracks appeared in the sky…
That concludes the record; nothing more was mentioned.
"That's enough, you can go now."
The two jumped into the pool once more and arrived at the secret room.
The engravings on the second wall record the basic runes for performing sealing techniques.
There are a total of 108 runes, and the underlying logic of each rune is clearly marked.
Mo Jingxian browsed and copied the text while secretly comparing her understanding of the runes in her mind.
In comparison, the records above are more comprehensive and systematic.
My previous understanding wasn't necessarily wrong, but some points were still too one-sided.
Indeed, what is recorded here has been verified over countless years and is a summary of the wisdom of countless people.
It's not something a half-baked ninja like myself can pull off.
I'm just relying on my mastery of elements to get the answers directly; I'm far from understanding the underlying principles.
After half an hour of copying and writing, I finally finished recording the information above.
Mo Jingxian then approached the third wall.
This wall records the rules and paths of rune combinations.
While it still lacks specific techniques, it offers many valuable insights.
Some of these ideas even went beyond the existing ninjutsu system.
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Konoha, Hokage's office.
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the information brought back by Suda Akimichi and fell into deep thought.
The fact that the Cloud Ninja and the Mist Ninja are about to join forces to attack the Sand Village should be considered a good thing for Konoha.
Konoha is currently at war with three major nations simultaneously, and its military strength is already showing a clear shortage.
On the surface, if the war with the Sand Village is over, Konoha can finally catch its breath.
With one less opponent, Konoha can free up its manpower to focus on dealing with the Iwa and Kumo ninjas, which will be more beneficial to the village.
No matter how you look at it, this is fantastic news.
Moreover, Konoha doesn't need to do anything; they can just sit back and watch the show.
But sometimes you can't just look at the surface; there are deeper concerns involved.
The reason why the five great ninja villages exist is because the forces that restrain each other are in perfect balance.
If this balance is broken, the war will never end until a new balance is reached.
No one can predict what state Konoha will be in during this conflict.
Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned; he disliked the feeling of being out of control.
With the Sand Village gone, the Cloud Village has grown stronger. The already formidable enemy has become even more powerful...
This would be a disaster for Konoha.
Will they join forces to attack Konoha then?
Hiruzen Sarutobi unconsciously tapped the table with his fingers.
Most definitely.
Konoha possesses the best land and resources in the ninja world, which other countries have long coveted.
That being said, what is the purpose of war?
It's just a resource, isn't it?
With resources, a large number of ninjas can be trained, and with more ninjas, a large share of resources can be seized.
This creates a positive cycle, an irresistible temptation for every village.
Therefore, with the Sand Village falling, the next one to fall is Konoha.
Hiruzen Sarutobi sorted out his thoughts and made a decision.
Families need balance, villages need balance, and countries need balance even more.
That's how he understood it, and that's what he always did.
Next, we need to consider when to let the Sand Ninja obtain this information in order to maximize their benefits...
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In a mountain forest somewhere in the former site of the Land of Whirlpools.
"How many sealing runes have you mastered?" Mo Jingxian flipped the grill, and a drop of oil dripped from the grilled meat.
"Six." Ayako Hyuga added a piece of dry firewood to the fire. "It's about quality, not quantity. I'm thinking of focusing on one direction, highlighting the advantages in a certain area, and then considering others."
"A good idea." Mo Jingxian stared at the roasted wild bird, then twirled the wooden stick around a few more times.
"Your chakra authority is too high, but your attributes are weakened accordingly. It would be best if you could find a way to advance through the sealing runes."
There's a saying that goes, "I'd rather eat a bite of bird than half a pound of beast," but even seabirds can get boring if you eat too much of them.
Having found nothing else these past few days, the only thing left to use is birds that fly in the sky.
The two hadn't brought much food, and since they hadn't left the island for the past two weeks, it was all used up.
"Help me analyze this." Ayako casually took out an arrow and handed it to him:
"What do you think of the runes I inscribed?"
"Hmm." Mo Jingxian removed the golden-brown, crispy roasted wild bird and took the arrows with her.
"Speed, silence, stealth—six runes in total, yet they combine to create three different effects..."
He gently traced the engraving with his finger: "Give it a try, and see how it goes."
"Hmm." Ayako took down her longbow, nocked an arrow, and aimed at a tree a hundred meters away.
The flow of Hyuga's exclusive chakra through the runes is very subtle, too much of it for the arrow shafts to bear.
Without a sound, a faint shadow flew out and hit its target with a soft "thud".
Ayako retrieved the arrows.
"It's a pity." Ayako shook her head: "Ordinary bows and arrows are still too fragile and can't withstand too much chakra."
"It works well." Mo Jingxian tore open the grilled food and handed it to Lingzi:
"What you said can be improved gradually; money can solve everything."
But have you considered these two other directions?
"Which two?" Ayako took a small bite of a bird's wing. "Tell me quickly."
"Don't rush," Mo Jingxian said leisurely after extinguishing the fire.
"Bows and arrows are certainly a combination. Your next step should be to inscribe different spells on each arrow and take advantage of the combination."
"That's right!" Ayako's eyes lit up for a moment, but she immediately deflated:
"That one might be a bit difficult, so how about the second one?"
"Nonsense, how could it not be effective? You should be grateful to have encountered such a lineage; many people wouldn't even dare to dream of it."
Ayako shrugged and made a face at him.
Mo Jingxian had a little fun lecturing people, and then gave some advice.
"The second direction is layering," he said. "Your application direction is to expand horizontally, increasing various attribute effects. I'm talking about an effect that can be infinitely layered to reach its limit. It's easy to understand, right?"
Ayako Hinata nodded, mentally deducing the structure and path of the superimposed runes.
Seeing that she understood what he meant, Mo Jingxian took out a scroll from his bag and began to study its contents.
The past two weeks have been spent like this: studying runes and verifying conjectures; time has flown by.