Zhao Mu heard Liang Gongchi's explanation of the ember remains, and a thought suddenly arose in his mind.
If he could achieve a Breakthrough beyond the Maximum Proficiency limit for Jinhai Manufacturing techniques, could the ember remains he created surpass their inherent Rank?
For example, could the first-grade jinhai he made unleash the power of second-grade remains construct?
Zhao Mu began to feel a faint sense of anticipation.
Liang Gongchi said to Zhao Mu: "From now on, after you finish your training or other classes each day, you can come to the Engineering Department to practice. Based on your ability, I am fairly confident that I can cultivate you into a First-Level Jinhai Master within two years."
Hearing this, Zhao Mu rubbed his chin: "It will take two years to become a First-Level Jinhai Master!"
Liang Gongchi's eye twitched. "Brat, don't push your luck! You should know that it took this old lady eighteen years to reach the level of a Third-Class Jin Hai Master! Even so, looking across the entire Lujiang City, I am the Chief of the Jinhai Master Association!"
She raised her fist: "For Jinhai Masters with some Spiritual Energy Talent, getting the title of First-Level Jinhai Master in five years is already considered a Genius! Some people even remain at this stage for their entire lives."
"If it weren't for the fact that your abilities are suitable for building ember remains, and that Bu Yanhuan—that woman—specifically asked me to look after you, I wouldn't even suggest making you a First-Level Jinhai Master within two years!"
Hearing this, Zhao Mu quickly replied: "Teacher, you are right to educate me. However, what should I start learning first?"
Liang Gongchi told Zhao Mu that learning Jinhai Manufacturing involves four stages.
Spirit Pattern Drawing, Spirit Pattern Engraving, Seal Bone Remains, and the Connecting of the Spirit Path.
Every step is extremely complex, and the last two steps even carry certain risks.
"For the first step, start by learning to draw some basic first-level Spirit Rune Diagram Paths! Once your drawing meets the standard, I will then teach you the next step: engraving the Spirit Pattern onto Mithril."
The electronic wristband on Zhao Mu's hand suddenly vibrated slightly. He saw that it was a friend request from Liang Gongchi and quickly accepted it.
"I will first send you the complete collection of first-level spirit rune diagram paths for ember remains. This contains over 80% of the common Jinhai Spirit Rune Diagram Paths in the current Jinhai Domain. What you need to achieve is proficient mastery in drawing at least 10 of these Spirit Rune Diagram Paths."
Liang Gongchi sent over a large amount of data, the most prominent of which was the "complete collection of first-level spirit rune diagram paths."
Zhao Mu glanced at the data; the table of contents alone had over a thousand entries!
Zhao Mu couldn't help but ask: "What if I learn all of them?"
Liang Gongchi looked as if she had heard a joke.
"You said learn all of them? Don't be so arrogant, brat!"
"A normal Jinhai Master only needs to proficiently master and apply ten common Spirit Rune Diagram Paths. Many people cannot learn over a thousand Spirit Rune Diagram Paths in their entire lifetime."
"My suggestion is to study the first ten diagrams first. As for the rest, if you need them later, you can temporarily copy and engrave them as needed."
"As for the Spirit Rune Diagram Paths above Rank two, they are treasures that are not easily obtained. Every Jinhai Master has a set they specialize in, and they won't easily pass them on to others."
"Once you become a First-Level Jinhai Master, I will consider teaching you the Spirit Rune Diagram Paths for second-grade remains construct."
Zhao Mu lowered his gaze, but deep down, he felt an urge to try.
As long as he kept practicing, his proficiency in Spirit Pattern Drawing would continuously increase.
Therefore, learning all thousand-plus Spirit Rune Diagram Paths wouldn't hurt.
Moreover—he even wondered if raising the proficiency of these thousand-plus Spirit Rune Diagram Paths to Maximum Proficiency would allow him to directly enter the Second Stage and obtain the corresponding higher-level Spirit Rune Diagram Paths for Rank two, or even above Rank three?
With this thought in mind, after receiving the Spirit Rune Diagram Paths, Zhao Mu could already feel his right hand itching to move!
His time was extremely valuable.
"Teacher, is there anything else? If not, I'll go draw now."
Liang Gongchi widened her eyes.
Oh, wow, this Young Man is so motivated?
"Mhm, go ahead! There's nothing much to teach you about the first step, drawing. Just practice repeatedly on your own, and come find me once you're proficient!"
Zhao Mu nodded, then bowed and left.
Watching Zhao Mu's retreating figure, Liang Gongchi's gaze was complicated: "Bu Yanhuan, what kind of monster have you sent me?"
"Even if his Spiritual Energy Talent is only E, and his future limit can only reach the Fourth Spiritual Energy Stage, he still has the potential to surpass me and become a Fourth-level Jinhai Master!"
...When Zhao Mu returned to the Large Studio in the front, Shao Han and Shen Moran had already left.
Meng Qiuqiu and the three people were still waiting for him. The Little Loli Xia Lingling was tapping a piece of silver metal with a Small Silver Hammer, making a clanging sound.
Zhao Mu realized that Xia Lingling had already entered the Second Stage and was starting to practice Spirit Pattern Engraving.
Seeing Zhao Mu come out, Xia Lingling quickly ran over, holding her Small Silver Hammer and smiling.
She secretly glanced behind Zhao Mu, and seeing that Liang Gongchi wasn't there, she quietly called out: "Senior Brother~"
She was only about 1.6 meters tall, much shorter than Zhao Mu. She looked up at him eagerly, her eyes filled with admiration.
"You are amazing! This is the first time I've seen anyone learn Spirit Pattern Drawing so quickly."
Her eyes were clear and innocent, like an Elementary School Student unfamiliar with the ways of the world.
Zhao Mu bowed slightly, "You are amazing too! It looks like you have already mastered the technique of Spirit Pattern Drawing."
Xia Lingling pouted, "No, I haven't! My Grandpa forced me to learn since I was little, so I got a head start. Even now, I've only mastered a little over a hundred Spirit Pattern Diagrams."
Zhao Mu recalled Liang Gongchi's words: for a typical First-Level Jinhai Master, mastering 10 Spirit Rune Diagram Paths was sufficient.
This Little Girl, who was about the same age as him, had already mastered over a hundred!
No wonder she was Specially Recruited for Admission and allowed to enter the Engineering Department directly.
Thinking of this, Zhao Mu smiled, extended his hand, and said: "Let's work hard together from now on! If we encounter any problems, we should help each other!"
Xia Lingling happily shook Zhao Mu's hand.
"I have some things to attend to, so I'll leave first!"
Meng Qiuqiu and the three people had waited for him for over two hours. Zhao Mu planned to take his tools and return to the Dormitory to practice Spirit Pattern Drawing.
Xia Lingling nodded and smiled brightly: "Senior Brother, see you tomorrow!"
Zhao Mu waved his hand, then unceremoniously grabbed a box of specialized Drawing Pens and a stack of Large White Paper from the side of the Workbench, tucked them under his arm, and left the Engineering Department.
Meng Qiuqiu and the three people quickly gathered around.
"Xiao Mu Ge, what did Master Liang tell you?"
Zhao Mu said calmly: "Oh, Teacher said I am a Heaven-sent Talent! She told me to practice diligently so that I might become a Divine Domain Jinhai Master of the Xuanfeng Empire in the future!"
The three people, including Meng Qiuqiu, showed strange expressions.
"As expected of you, you don't even need a draft when you're Bragging."
Meng Qiuqiu gave a thumbs up.
The Domain of Jinhai Master is divided into six Ranks. A Third-Class Jin Hai Master can be called a Great Master, and the Sixth Rank is the legendary Divine Domain Jinhai Master.
What is the concept of a Divine Domain Jinhai?
It involves capturing a Prince Archon of the Dark Race, retaining most of its body and power, and then using it as Materials to Seal it into an ember remains.
Leaving aside how difficult it is to capture a complete Prince Archon, there are only a handful of people in the entire Xuanfeng Empire qualified to fight a Prince Archon!
Therefore, throughout the history of the Xuanfeng Empire, every Divine Domain Jinhai has a name and is considered a National Treasure.
As for Divine Domain Jinhai Masters, they haven't appeared for many years.
Advance Chapters avilable on patreon (Obito_uchiha)