Ancient runes

Ancient runes (上古符语) represent an ancient language used by deities before Ragnarok. Ancient runes were used to bind Paglio to the Blue Wave Lake. Laura is fascinated with ancient rune research.

The Yuan is the basic unit of measure for ancient runes.

## Description

Zola still had 12 of the same stone slabs. Plus the 2 from Chen Rui, it was a total of 14 slabs. According to Zola, these stone slabs were obtained from a ruin many years ago. They were 18 in total. Later, 6 were snatched by her enemy.

Ancient runes were called the language of gods which were very mysterious. It was said to be able to get a glimpse of the mysteries of the gods. However, many years ago, after a certain terrifying battle, the gods suddenly disappeared without a trace. Then, there were almost no traces of gods. A fraction of this battle could only be seen in many historical materials. Some people call it the “Twilight of the Gods”.

Each piece of stone slab was equivalent to a basic sign just like the basic strokes of Chinese characters in Chen Rui’s understanding. They could derive a large number of “radicals” to form various “characters” (文字). Of course, text understanding was only the first step. There were words, phrases, sentences, and specific applications after that. They were complex and profound. If he could really master the inner profound, he might also get a glimpse of the mystery of the Demi-God realm.

Zola was praised by Paglio as the top person in the Demon Realm in terms of ancient runes. She had studied this path for thousands of years, but according to her words, she had only mastered some of the most basics. If she could get all the stone slabs, perhaps she could take it to the next level.

Zola had spent most of her time immersed in the research on the 2 lost and later recovered stone slabs. Although it was only 2 stone slabs, nearly 1000 “radicals” had evolved from them. These could intersect with 12 stone slabs to form countless texts. It could be described as extremely complicated.

At this time, Chen Rui took the opportunity to take out something which was an item made according to the changes in the Paglio’s runes. He said that it was something that he had accidentally obtained at a trade fair many years ago. It was originally something that he could not understand. After he learnt the ancient runes now, he realized that it might be related to it.

Zola suddenly became interested. She quickly recognized that it was a certain kind of seal. There were many texts and phrases in it that she could not understand at her current level. It was very complicated, but she did not give up. Instead, she started to experiment and research eagerly.

## Zola's lab

Zola became the experiment subjects of the ancient runes most of the time. For example, she was now among the 7 stone pillars, each of which had a constantly changing rune text. This experiment simulation was one of the unclear sentences in Paglio’s seal. The entire laboratory, including stone pillars, magic circle and other settings, were special products made by Zola years ago for the study of ancient runes. It could imitate and detect the effectiveness of these mysterious runes to a great extent.

The 7 stone pillars glowed mildly. Zola was taking a pen to record the changes while savoring the feeling.

## Paglio's seal

In order to unlock Paglio’s seal earlier, Chen Rui used the Deep Analysis to record all the ancient runes on the poison dragon. The strange thing was that no one could see the symbols surrounding the poison dragon, but Chen Rui could see them very clearly from the first encounter with the poison dragon. It was probably the Super System.

These symbols were not static. They change every hour. After long-term observation previously, it should be cyclically changed 12 times a day. It would change again every 7 days. It was extremely mysterious and profound.

From the previous Rainbow Valley experience, if the fairy dragon was called to the Dark Moon to help Paglio dispel the magic, perhaps she would be more willing to study the rune on an enemy’s corpse. Furthermore, with Zola’s moral values, any promise was unreliable. This was true even if the reward was a silver box. Thus, asking for her advice on the runes by “copying” was the safest and most effective method.

However, in terms of Zola’s research achievements on the Dragon Inscription, even Paglio, who had always been self-assured in this, was also impressed. After comparing the space Chen Rui had learned when he was in the Rainbow Valley with Paglio’s special training and teaching, there had been new progress. The vague concept of territory had been faintly formed. It had changed from relying its existence on the [Galaxy Territory] to being able to operate independently, but he kept feeling that something else was lacking. Maybe he needed an opportunity to fully grasp the power of the Megrez state. It was also the most important precondition to breakthrough to the next “Phecda”.

## Splitting Runes

Splitting unknown runes was a work that requires considerable brainpower and technical content. Chen Rui had the skill of the [Deep Analysis] which could calculate and process those rune paragraphs extremely accurately. So in this aspect, Zola really couldn’t do without him.

However, in the process of splitting, there was a considerable chance that the activated rune would be induced to change. There would even be a great risk if one got it wrong.

## 18 radicals

All ancient runes are derived from those 18 basic runes, just like the radicals of Chinese characters, but literacy is only the first step. Zola and I have not even fully understood the basic rune signs derived from the 18 stone slab. Even if we know all the words, it does not mean we can write an article, let alone a complete work.

## Chen Rui

Before entering Rainbow Valley, he did not know ancient runes. He did not have the great achievement of the magic circles and Dragon Inscriptions that he had currently. Now that Chen Rui’s magic circle had reached almost the highest level of the Demon Realm, his basic knowledge of ancient runes was basically complete, second only to the fairy dragon Zola, but when facing this empty sky, he still felt the same hazy and even blurry feeling.

He was like a primary school student with excellent math grades who suddenly came to the world of advanced math before he entered junior high school.

Chen Rui faintly “sniffed” the breath of ancient runes. The more so, the more surprised he was. Suddenly, he thought of an old saying: There is no limit in the universe.

Trio-specialized genius mechanic master, magic circle genius, ancient runes genius, economic genius, strategy genius, grand master level black potion owner, artifact maker… In these aspects, there were indeed very few people who could match him. However, it also made him feel complacent unconsciously.

This kind of complacency was not just about self-confidence, but more about pride. In many cases, “complacency” and “stagnation” were equal.

When Chen Rui turned his head suddenly now, he realized that at some point of time, he had become so complacent. The trio-specialized master and magic circle genius rely more on the Deep Analysis function of the Super System; the black potions and artifacts are simply the products of the Super System; in terms of economy and planning, they are basically plagiarised from the experience of my previous life. I am just lucky and a slightly clever crossover. What if I don’t have the Super System?

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Chapter 378 (Steambun)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Chapter 363 (Steambun)
3. ↑ Chapter 355 (Steambun)
4. ↑ Chapter 448 (Steambun)
5. ↑ Chapter 453 (Steambun)