"Yun Shu, how many of the phonetics of these runes have you memorized?" Zhuge Cang asked Tong Yunshu, having calmed down.
Tong Yunshu blushed and said, "The phonetics are too odd and obscure. Over the past few days, I’ve only focused on memorizing the runes, not their phonetics."
Zhuge Cang nodded and comforted, "That’s already very impressive. The phonetics of the runes are indeed the most obscure and difficult part. There’s no need to rush; just take your time to remember them."
At this moment, Yang Fei couldn’t help but ask, "Senior, you can only read out eighty-seven runes. How should the others be pronounced? Is there any method to piece them together?" ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ novelFirｅ.net
Zhuge Cang’s old face turned red as he said, "Runes aren’t like Chinese characters that have regular phonetics. Each rune pronunciation is very obscure, difficult to understand, and can only be passed down through generations. Moreover, the Rune Tao has declined over the years, with too few researchers involved, leading to its long discontinuation. It’s already impressive that I can read out the phonetics of eighty-seven runes."
Yang Fei and Tong Yunshu both sincerely admired this and nodded, saying, "That’s very impressive."
Tong Yunshu regrettably said, "What a pity that so many runes can’t be pronounced, losing a lot of fun, and missing out on many Rune Tao mysteries."
Zhuge Cang sighed, "Indeed, the inheritance of Rune Tao that’s been passed down is really too little."
Saying this, he looked at Tong Yunshu with hope, saying, "Yun Shu, your talent in Rune Tao is so extraordinary. As your teacher, I believe you can complete the Rune Tao inheritance. Those runes without phonetics can only rely on you to try them out slowly."
Yang Fei and Tong Yunshu were immediately taken aback.
Zhuge Cang nodded and said, "That’s right, try. Although the phonetics of the runes are obscure, they seem to follow certain patterns. Once you truly understand the charm of each rune, it seems you can form some connection, allowing you to attempt to pronounce it. Over the years, I’ve managed to figure out the phonetics of three runes by trying."
Hearing this from Zhuge Cang, Yang Fei was secretly amazed, while Tong Yunshu was pondering the appearance of those runes and the pronunciation of the few she already knew.
She murmured silently, with a sudden insight.
It seemed that although the phonetics of these runes were obscure, once pronounced, they felt so naturally created.
Unlike the phonetics created by humans, the pronunciation of these runes seemed inherently predetermined, making it impossible to pronounce them incorrectly. Once the rune’s phonetics were pronounced, it could communicate the powers of Rune Tao.
Her meditative expression was noticed by Yang Fei and Zhuge Cang, startling them. Could it be that she had some sort of comprehension?
After a long time, Tong Yunshu came back to her senses and said, "I think I understand."
Zhuge Cang and Yang Fei took a deep breath and asked simultaneously, "What do you understand?"
Tong Yunshu said, "Master is right. The phonetics of these runes can indeed be discovered through trying. Once you truly understand the rune and grasp its rules of charm, its phonetics naturally emerge."
Zhuge Cang felt his throat go dry and hurriedly asked, "Did you try and figure out the phonetics of some rune?"
Tong Yunshu blushed and shook her head, saying, "No, I... I just had an insight just now."
Yang Fei also sighed in relief, smiling wryly, "I was startled too. Even though I’ve long known your talent in Rune Tao is incredible, it’s not to such an extent, right?"
Although Zhuge Cang felt a bit disappointed, he was immediately filled with hopeful anticipation.
He knew that his disciple’s talent in Rune Tao might be even more terrifying than he had imagined.
In the future, this disciple might uncover the phonetics for all the runes.
By then, not only would Tong Yunshu’s power significantly increase through Rune Tao, but he himself could also greatly enhance his combat strength.
Humph, it benefits him.
Just then, a loud laugh suddenly echoed.
Zhuge Cang frowned and said, "What’s Helian Zhan so pleased about?"
Yang Fei felt a spark of curiosity and said, "I’ll go have a look."
Zhuge Cang and Tong Yunshu followed.
The trio had just stepped out of the room when they saw Helian Zhan emerging from the room where Helian Rong was healing, laughing loudly.
Seeing them, Helian Zhan shouted, "Yang Fei, you good lad, you’re truly something. Not only has my Miss Rong’s life-threatening ailment been healed, but her cultivation realm has also improved. Consider me indebted to you."
Upon hearing this, Zhuge Cang was startled, "Helian Rong’s life-threatening ailment can actually be healed?"
Helian Zhan’s face darkened, and he snorted, "What do you mean by that, Brother Zhuge?"
Zhuge Cang quickly replied, "Brother Helian, you misunderstood. I... I was just happy for your daughter and surprised that such a life-threatening ailment could actually be cured."
Saying this, he looked toward Yang Fei beside him, his mind both shocked and thoughtful.
This kid truly is a natural genius.
Thankfully, his talent in Rune Tao isn’t great. Soon, my disciple will become the number one in both Rune Tao and formations.
Wang Chunyang was also drawn over by Helian Zhan’s laughter. Upon hearing that Helian Rong’s life-threatening ailment had been cured and her cultivation realm had improved, he congratulated Helian Zhan.
Qin Sizhong and Ouyang He soon came out as well.
Although both appeared weary, their faces clearly bore a proud smile.
Especially Ouyang He.
Helian Rong was his direct disciple. Now that this young disciple not only had her life-threatening ailment cured but also, at such a young age, reached the peak of the Innate Realm, with just a step from entering Divine Travel, how could he not be happy?
The future of the Poison Sect is secure.
Yang Fei entered the room to observe Helian Rong. Seeing her sitting cross-legged and still practicing, he refrained from disturbing her.
Recalling what Qin Yanyang had discussed with him a few days ago, Yang Fei glanced at the group and spoke, "Dear seniors, there’s something I need to explain to you."
Helian Zhan, Ouyang He, and Qin Sizhong were in high spirits today, and Wang Chunyang was in a good mood too. They asked Yang Fei, "What is it?"
Yang Fei said, "Seniors, you may have noticed that the Yunwu Mountain’s Base is already one of the most important places on the Divine Continent, and it has long been under military control by the Divine Continent Military Department. According to regulations, seniors aren’t qualified to enter the base, but due to special circumstances previously, we didn’t enforce it strictly. Yesterday, my wife told me to inform you that you can’t stay here long-term in the future. If you need to come, you’ll need to request permission first."
Upon hearing this, the expressions of Wang Chunyang and the others turned unhappy.
Although they had previously informed symbolically when coming and going, they were never stopped, and they felt that if many ordinary soldiers could be stationed nearby, renowned figures like them should be allowed to reside there too.
Now, with Yang Fei saying this, they naturally felt displeased and greatly offended.
"Kid, are you telling us to leave?" Wang Chunyang snorted coldly.