C46 The Meaning of the Stone Tablet

"Quick, everyone, take a look at the cave where Jiang Que once crafted the Chaos Spell."

When the audience failed to spot any discrepancies, someone noticed something else.

Everyone pulled out their maps to locate the cave where Jiang Que had created the Chaos Spell.

To their anger, they discovered that around the area where Jiang Que had carved the cultivation method into the cave wall, there was a crack as smooth as if it had been cut by a machine.

In no time, the section engraved with the Chaos Spell's cultivation method was severed.

It became a stone slab measuring three meters in length, two meters in width, and roughly five centimeters in thickness.

In the blink of an eye, the entire stone slab vanished.

The occurrence was utterly bizarre.

"Someone is stealing the Chaos Spell that Jiang Que originally created."

The audience quickly surmised the cause and erupted in curses.

"This is proof that the Federation Parliament has violated federal law. The scanners on the large warships employ NB Ray Imaging."

"Black holes and certain special alloy metals can block the NB Ray's penetration and imaging."

"Alternatively, they might have tampered with the image data on the Outer Space Warship using the Intellectual Brain."

"Only under these circumstances would such a situation arise."

"The Federation Parliament must provide an explanation. Regardless of the scenario, this indicates that a significant number of nefarious individuals and items have been smuggled onto the Exile Planet with the convicts."

"We suspected as much. The Federation Parliament will likely issue an apology and shift the blame onto interstellar pirates."

"Unless the Federation Parliament confesses to orchestrating the deployment of convicts in secret, there's nothing anyone can do."

"Damn it, if I were the one who elected these Parliament members, I'd be ashamed!"

The public was livid, yet powerless to express their fury.

The Federation Parliament would likely deflect the blame onto space pirates or other entities.

They would only concede to inadequate oversight, allowing individuals from other factions to infiltrate the ranks of the convicts, and then they would dismiss the official responsible for the convicts' deployment.

They would never acknowledge that the Parliament had breached federal laws and manipulated the situation from behind the scenes.

"I recall that the Chaos Spell in the cave was the earliest creation by Jiang Que. He carved the spell into stone because it needed modifications."

"This isn't even the complete Chaos Spell. What good is it to them if they steal it?"

"This is the Chaos Spell personally etched by Jiang Que himself, the sole testament to this cultivation method."

"In the future, if Jiang Que's cultivation method endures and shifts the trajectory of human development, this stone tablet will possess a historical significance unmatched by any other object."

"Even a single word on it could be priceless."

"One day, if the Exile Planet opens its doors to outsiders, this cave could become one of the most renowned tourist destinations in the entire Milky Way."

"Who could have done this? It's an atrocious act."

"It could be the doing of an elite collector who's bribed the necessary officials."

"Alternatively, it might indeed be the handiwork of an interstellar thief."

"In reality, catching the thief is quite simple. We just need to activate the defense system or reboot the Intellectual Brain."

"Even if the person is equipped with materials that block the Scanner, we can still track down the current whereabouts of all the felons."

"However, the Federation Parliament will certainly not take such action, as they've likely planted many agents among the felons. If we activate the defense system or reboot the Intellectual Brain, their cover would be blown instantly."

"Let's not dwell on these vexing issues. Jiang Que's new cultivation method must be ready by now."

"These past few days, my attention has been on the latest group of felons; I haven't kept up with his progress on the new cultivation method."

The audience grew increasingly disheartened.

Their attention shifted back to Jiang Que.

At Flame Mountain, inside a small cabin.

Aside from the occasional need to handle ferocious beasts that the Four Great Armies couldn't manage, Jiang Que devoted all his time to studying the Method Circulating Scroll.

Life was monotonous yet contented.

Every day, Jiang Que remained indoors, constantly concentrating on the changes that occurred as Spirit Power flowed into his acupoints.

This level of tedium was unbearable for most, but not for him.

Whenever he accessed the Strongest Talent System, he could witness his sphere of influence and talent bonus growing day by day, dispelling any sense of monotony.

Finally, after ten days, over 26,000 unwelcome visitors arrived on the Exile Planet.

After two and a half months, Jiang Que had mastered Sword Intent and incorporated it into a newly developed Method Circulating Scroll.

The former method improved swordsmanship through external forces.

The latter enhanced swordsmanship through the transformation of acupoints affected by Spirit Power.

The two were mutually reinforcing.

He leapt from the wooden bed and, with his iron sword in hand, strode out.

Little Gold Ball hurriedly scooped up the Spirit Stone and scurried after Jiang Que, eventually perching on his shoulder.

Its speed and agility had noticeably improved.

This was due to Little Gold Ball's strength continuing to climb at a remarkably rapid pace.

By now, Little Gold Ball had attained the prowess of a Level-8 ferocious beast.

The Spirit Stone, once the size of an adult's fist, had shrunk to that of a ping-pong ball.

"Has Jiang Que successfully created a new cultivation method?"

"It appears he has."

"Sadly, he's in for a disappointment. The new method might be more powerful than the Flying Blade Spell, but it certainly won't be by much."

"I just hope Jiang Que doesn't spend too much time on it."

"He's not likely to. He'll soon realize the practical value of the new method pales in comparison to the Flying Blade Spell."

"When he does, he'll surely focus his efforts on refining the Flying Blade Spell."

"I wish Jiang Que would dedicate another month or two to his research."

"Thanks to the Spirit Stone accelerating our training, the Flame Mountain Tribe's average level has already advanced to the Energy Condensation Stage Level 8."

"In another month or two, we'll break through to the Spirit Release Stage Level 1."

"By then, Jiang Que can teach us both the complete Cloud Stepping Spell and the enhanced Flying Blade Spell."

"If so, that would be ideal!"

The audience was filled with anticipation.

They were excited about the prospect of learning the new cultivation method crafted by Jiang Que.

No longer would they have to endure the frustration of not being able to access such techniques.