Chapter 54

Firstly, Li Changsheng ruled out Compelled Healing, and the reason was simple. He had Galen and Heaven’s Fowl, both of which had healing skills and could quickly heal a demon pet’s injuries, and the effect is naturally far superior to Compelled Healing.

Other than that, Compelled Healing could only provide hemostatic functions, and it only had a temporary effect. Once some time passed, the wounds would recur, and it may even worsen the injuries.

Thus, Compelled Healing was somewhat of a rib to Li Changsheng—tasteless, yet it would be too much of a waste to discard it!

Soon, Grafting became the second secret skill to be discarded. Its effects seemed powerful, but it had very prominent restrictions as well. A Level 1 Demon Tamer could only move a 10kg demon, and only Galen fulfilled that condition. However, Galen was still a purely support-type demon pet and was of no great use to him at the moment.

Unless Li Changsheng increased his demon tamer level, he would not be able to fully utilize Grafting’s miraculous effects. However, when the time came, it would not be too late to find a way to convert it.

Now, it was only natural that he would pick the secret skill that was most useful to him.

“Mental Haste and Eye of Marvel, which one should I pick?” After eliminating two secret skills, Li Changsheng found himself conflicted over the final selection.

These two secret skills were very useful. The former could increase the demon pet’s speed, and it would have miraculous effects during combat, chasing, and fleeing; the latter could sharpen their senses toward the surroundings and would enable them to sense enemies that lay in the dark. It was a special secret knowledge that was used to expose the hidden and decrease the chances of falling victim to an ambush.

Li Changsheng hesitated for a moment. Very soon, he had made a decision. Unexpectedly, he had chosen Mental Haste.

With his current situation, Mental Haste was undoubtedly more cost-effective and could enhance his strength effectively.

After making his decision, Li Changsheng left the second floor and passed Mental Haste’s Inheritance Jade to the clan reader to be registered.

“Mental Haste!”

The clan leader’s expression did not change; he looked as firm as usual. He was not surprised by Li Changsheng’s choice at all.

The Building of Secret Knowledge did not have any Intermediate-level Demon Taming Tactics, and this caused many of the clan members to pick the more valuable Intermediate-Level Methods of a Secret Skill.

“Without the permission of the clan, the secret knowledge cannot be shared privately or you’ll be severely punished! On top of that, you’ll have to return the Inheritance Jade within three days!”

Before lifting the seal of the Inheritance Jade, the clan leader had a serious expression as he explained the clan rules expertly. This was done mainly to prevent the clan members from harming the clan’s interests and spreading the Secret Knowledge to others secretly.

Once Li Changsheng confirmed his understanding, a faint light began to flicker between the clan leader’s brows. A light orb made of condensed omniscience was formed and fell upon the Inheritance Jade, and the seal on it was easily lifted.

Li Changsheng took the Inheritance Jade, and after bidding farewell to the clan leader respectfully, he immediately returned to his residence. He stuck the Inheritance Jade against his forehead eagerly, pouring his thoughts into it.

In the next moment, Li Changsheng felt his brain swell. As if he were empowered by Tihu[1], wave after wave of inexplicable messages flooded his mind chaotically.

Scene after scene, scenario after scenario emerged in Li Changsheng’s mind, giving him a pounding headache.

This process lasted for a total of 15 minutes. The visions were all about the use of Mental Haste, as well as the experiences of those who had used it previously. There was no abstrusity, it was as if someone had summarized all this knowledge for the inheritor so they could receive it quickly.

After receiving the message fully, an image began to appear in Li Changsheng’s mind. It was a nearly-transparent human figure. It had no facial features and seemed like a silhouette of light.

Before activating the secret skill, he first had to condense the Secret Knowledge Imprint. The higher the secret skill’s level, the more complicated the Secret Knowledge Imprint was, and the more difficult it was to condense it.

In this dynamic image, the figure began to condense Mental Haste’s Secret Knowledge Imprint. Because it was nearly transparent, Li Changsheng could clearly “see” his condensation process.

Under the transparent light figure’s control, the omniscience was transformed into runes. On close inspection, every rune appeared to be different. In the end, under the light figure’s guidance, the runes began to combine in a unique order. Finally, they were formed into a brand, and this was known as the Secret Knowledge Imprint.

After the demonstration, the light faded gradually.

However, the process had already been imprinted deeply in Li Changsheng’s mind, and he could recall it at any time.

This was the advantage of the Inheritance Jade. It allowed the demon tamer to get started quickly. Coupled with the experience of his predecessors, Li Changsheng could avoid many unnecessary detours. Condensing the Secret Knowledge Skill was undoubtedly easier.

Sigh~

Li Changsheng let out a long sigh, shaking his brain that felt rather swollen. He opened the window and took in a breath of fresh air, feeling a lot more comfortable.

Once the pounding of his brain subsided, Li Changsheng sat down on the bed. He flexed his fingers, then, as if they had transformed into a phantom, he swiftly formed multiple handseals.

At the same time, within Li Changsheng’s ocean of consciousness, the 20 starlights which had been condensed started to shine brightly. Invisible and intangible strands of omniscience lingered around his fingertips. The strands were like hundreds of rivers returning into the ocean, becoming an omniscience light sphere.

In the next moment, the omniscience light sphere spun round and round, producing mysterious and inexplicable runes that circled Li Changsheng in an orderly manner.

These runes that were condensed from omniscience were unable to remain too long in the outside world. Before that disappeared, the Secret Knowledge Imprint would have to be condensed, otherwise, he would have to start all over.

After condensing dozens of runes, Li Changsheng’s motions suddenly changed. Like a strong wind, the runes began to combine swiftly in an inexplicable way, and a ghost of the Secret Knowledge Imprint began to form.

Hum~

In the span of a few breaths, an imitation of the Secret Knowledge Imprint was formed. It exuded a scorching brilliance, resonating with the heaven and the earth.

‘My luck’s not bad. I succeeded in just one try!’ Li Changsheng thought gleefully when he saw that the Secret Knowledge Imprint had been successfully condensed.

Without any hesitation, he controlled the Secret Knowledge Imprint and turned it into a ray of light, which instantly streamed into the space between his brows.

At the moment of contact, the Secret Knowledge Imprint shone with dazzling radiance, like fireworks blooming. In that instance, with Li Changsheng as the center, mysterious waves began to sweep toward the surroundings.

Hum~

There was a soft noise from the void again, like the sound of passing gas. Li Changsheng closed his eyes, his body trembling uncontrollably. His breath appeared from time to time, but it was ethereal and elusive until finally, it finally settled after a few breaths.

At this moment, the Secret Knowledge Imprint was quickly restrained and disappeared instantly. It had not disappeared, but instead, it had submerged itself within his ocean of consciousness. Finally, it had imprinted itself within Li Changsheng’s soul.

After successfully condensing the Secret Knowledge Imprint that represented Mental Haste, Li Changsheng would only need to mobilize the Secret Knowledge Imprint to grasp the fleeting opportunity and quickly cast the secret skill.

[1] A rich liquor skimmed from boiled butter; clarified butter; ghee; used for the perfect Buddha-truth as found, according to Tiantai, in the Nirvāṇa and Lotus Sūtras.