Book Collection Hall

Part of the Bloody Empire Mechanic Association

"However, the Book Collection Hall has strict authority restrictions. Only mechanics that are certified by the empire's association can enter. The higher the level, the higher the contribution points and permissions required."

The registrant who received the bribe was very enthusiastic and introduced in detail. He even helped Chen Rui to make plans, "For newcomers, contribution points are more difficult to accumulate. Moreover, some levels are only accessible to master level. If you are not there yet, it is also a shortcut to get a master as a teacher. However, even if the master's contribution points may not be able to review to core-level information, you need to get special permission from Sir President Nate."

The rules of the Bloody Empire Book Collection Hall are similar to the ancient magic towers of the Dark Shadow Empire. At the moment, it is better to pass the mechanics test first.

## Inside: first level

The Book Collection Hall was a very large building. Since the capital was currently bustling with the trade fair, there were not many people, but the management was still strict. Each floor had a separate administrator and a complicated magic circle.

Chen Rui could enter the first floor. As long as you were a mechanic, you could read it freely, but there was a certain time limit. The maximum was 5 hours a day, and the books couldn't be borrowed. Each book had a corresponding magic logo. If one took it away without permission, the book could be detected even if it was in space equipment. There was also all-round monitoring which was considered a very "modern" facility.

Anracca was very familiar with the first-level administrator. Under his relationship, Chen Rui could read twice as long each time. It was also very convenient.

Chen Rui entered the first floor. It felt like a library from his previous life. There were many rooms for different categories, but they were actually a large space upon walking in. In addition to books on basic knowledge, there were also various mechanics' experiences and information. This includes a large number of recognized formulas and all kinds of things which seemed to be mixed.

Chen Rui opened Deep Analysis and started browsing at an astonishing speed. He only speedily browsed each of the books with a glance. Before long, he had browsed nearly half of the book collection in this room.

## Second level

With the help of Beluan, Master Turia finally agreed to take Chen Rui to the second floor of the Book Collection Hall to take a look. Just in case, Chen Rui had an agreement with Beluan to keep secrets about Mountain Seckred and Fertile Yuan Soil so as not to cause unnecessary trouble. During this period, Chen Rui also mentioned these two things or related issues casually in front of Master Turia, but Turia did not have a special reaction. Perhaps, he did not know about it. Fortunately, he could finally explore the second level now.

Turia also brought Chen Rui to the second floor due to his own considerations. This disciple's talent is very strong. Perhaps because he stayed in a small remote place for a long time and encountered a half-qualified first teacher, so he has not been able to get enlightenment. It's really hard to change in a rush. It's better to let him slowly feel and improve under the influence of this great environment.

To be precise, I need to increase his reading volume now. Regardless of whether he understands it or not, get him to remember it first now. One day he will be able to grasp the true essence of mechanic independently. Taking a step back, just the accumulation of knowledge from that kind of material books can make the function of the "magic eyes" more accurate and complete. Turia was quite dedicated to nurturing his apprentice.

Masters could bring their disciples into the second floor of the Book Collection Hall to browse for free while ordinary mechanics needed to spend contribution points. As for the third floor, even masters needed to spend a lot of contribution points.

The second level had fewer books and materials than the first level, but the content was relatively more formal, incisive and advanced. Chen Rui was still flipping through every book he came across at high speed. Although this bizarre sight had attracted the attention of many mechanics, with Master Turia by his side, most of those people thought it was a "special task" arranged by him, so they did not step forward to ask. They watched him for a while and didn't pay too much attention after that. After all, they were spending contribution points to be here.

## Reading hall

This reading hall was already full of mechanics. Although they needed to spend contribution points to be here, they might not be able to see this kind of competition between the genius and the "lucky guy" even if they had contribution points. Therefore, most people put down the book in their hands and consciously acted as an audience.

## Aucklo contest

Chen Rui said, "You made the two rings on your hand right? This one increases your physical strength and speed by 20% and 10% respectively. There is also a special material that seems to stimulate the male sexual function. I remember I just saw it on the information on this level. It's called something like horny goat weed? The effect should be to treat male sexual dysfunction? Ah, what is this one? It can actually increase "limb" stiffness by 10%, endurance and stamina by 20%? Dear Demon God, what kind of rings are these two! It doesn't matter if we compete again, but what I suspect now is whether you are worthy of the word ‘man' in some aspect if you throw away those nasty complementary items on you?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes were fixed on the rings in Aucklo's hand. The horny goat weed that treats male sex dysfunction? Increase the stiffness of the "limb"? Increase the endurance and speed of physical strength recovery?

The whispers sounded one after another. The topics were all about the abilities of the genius' male function. There was laughter from time to time including female voices.

Aucklo's body trembled, and his face instantly burned red. He spouted a mouthful of blood and fell straight to the ground; he actually fainted.

Juliet also wanted to faint because 5,000 contribution points were almost all of his accumulation. However, with so many people as witnesses, especially with the presence of Master Mavinna, it was obviously impossible to go back on his words.

After this sensational Book Collection Hall competition, Aucklo became famous for some matter. Probably it would become a topic of discussion among idlers for a long time. What was certain was that this mechanic genius would not appear in the public for a while.

## Third level

But as far as the current situation is concerned, it is better to try to go to the third floor of the Book Collection Hall first. The Book Collection Hall was not comparable to the ancient magic tower. Although the magic circles were intricate and complicated, there was always a trace to follow as all changes would not deviate from its core. According to Chen Rui's current knowledge of magic circle, if he didn't have to worry about exposing himself, as long as he was given enough time and conditions, he could completely crack the Book Collection Hall's magic circles all the way to the third floor by himself. However, because of the limited conditions, he couldn't really crack it like this. Fortunately, after Master Turia beat Juliet in the last bet, his contribution points soared to 6,000. He promised to bring Chen Rui to the third level in the next few days for more insights.

When Chen Rui went to Master Turia's laboratory, he saw his "teacher" drinking alcohol alone. This situation had prolonged for more than two days. Turia seemed to be full of worries. He seldom concealed especially in front of the most trusted disciples.

Master Turia, who was high-spirited due to the joyous event, was naturally responsive to every request. He brought Chen Rui to the third floor of the Book Collection Hall for three consecutive days.

Chen Rui got the opportunity to go to the third floor of the Book Collection Hall to read the materials. Originally, only the master level could enter. This was considered a privilege as a direct disciple of the president. As for the contribution points, in addition to the portion given by Nate, Chen Rui could now earn it himself. His main source was obtained by frequently helping those masters to identify and analyse materials.

Since he had played this role, naturally he didn't waste this rare learning opportunity. Moreover, the Book Collection Hall of the Bloody Empire Mechanic Association could be deemed the best in the Demon Realm; it was far beyond the Dark Shadow Empire and the Fallen Angel Empire. Many of those precious materials were recorded in magic books that would change, and he had to see the original to understand them more deeply. It was completely different from the previous quick search to find Fertile Yuan Soil. With the help of the Deep Analysis, Chen Rui, who was invested in learning, had benefited a lot. Combined with his knowledge of ancient runes, he felt that his originally stagnant mechanics had faintly improved.

In Nate's view, after this disciple read for a period of time, his appraisal of materials had significantly "improved" with the accumulation of knowledge; it was satisfying. It seems that this disciple does have a powerful talent in this respect which is far superior to equipment production. Specialized training is the correct choice indeed.

With the gradual "improvement" of the magic eyes, Chen Rui made a request to Nate to go to the fourth floor.

## Fourth floor

However, Chen Rui's concern was that although he had obtained a lot of precious experience and information with the [Deep Analysis] on the third floor which could play a very important role in the progress of his mechanics, he still couldn't find any relevant information about Fertile Yuan Soil.

Could it be that I am fooled by Tiffany?

Judging from Tiffany's strength and character, this probability should not be high. Maybe the relevant information could only be found on the fourth floor?

The fourth floor of the Book Collection Hall has the top secret of the Bloody Empire Mechanic Association. Even a master cannot access it without President Nate's permission.

Now that the affairs of Master Turia and Master Mavinna have come to a happy ending, and Turia has no permission to enter the fourth floor, it seems that it is time to "betray" my teacher.

### Secrets

Chen Rui learned from Master Turia that this floor had always been the biggest secret of the Book Collection Hall. Even a senior master of the association must have Nate's permission to enter. The entry not only required a lot of contribution points, but one also had to prepare a large amount of special materials that needed to be consumed.

There were not many masters in the entire association who had entered the fourth floor. In addition to the high contribution points and the scarcity of materials, there were also strict restrictions of time. Everyone seemed to see different things. Master Turia had only gone in once, while Master Mavinna only went in twice. According to the memories of the 2, it seemed to be a very strange place with countless rich information, but the 2 of them did not remember what they saw afterward. Only some special comprehension or memory at that time remained in their minds.

### Inside

Nate gave Chen Rui a cloak and a pair of glasses. Nate told him to wear them before entering the 4th floor, otherwise he would encounter terrifying dangers.

Chen Rui saw Nate's cautious look, so he didn't dare to be negligent too. The two of them went straight through the magic circles of the first 3 floors of the Book Collection Hall and came to the entrance of the 4th floor... This was a heavy door with countless ancient patterns. It seemed to be locked, but this door did not have anything like a keyhole.

Bright red blood appeared on Nate's fingertips, and he pressed it toward the door. The blood flew out automatically and landed on a few specific positions on the door. The patterns began to automatically undergo strange changes, and they finally combined into 18 circular luminous imprints. There were rumbling sounds as the door slowly opened.

Chen Rui's pupils shrank slightly. Others might not understand these 18 imprints, but he was familiar with them. These were the exact basic rune signs engraved on the 18 ancient runes slabs in Zola's hands!

The 4th floor of the Book Collection Hall is actually related to the ancient runes? Chen Rui immediately thought of the ancient magic tower of the Dark Shadow Empire which he still didn't have the opportunity to go again. It seems like the background of both empire's Mechanic Associations are extraordinary. In comparison, the Fallen Angel Empire looks rather inferior.

The door opened, and there was a large hall inside, but there was nothing else except for an aperture exuding blue light on the ground in the center.

### Worlds

Chen Rui knew that the 4th floor was not so simple, so he didn't ask or act rashly. He honestly followed Nate.

"Quickly put on those 2 items and walk in. Otherwise, as soon as the light of the symbols on the door disappears, the door will be closed. It cannot be opened again within 7 days."

Chen Rui hastily put on his cloak, glasses, and walked into the door. Then Nate took out some materials and set them into the groove around the aperture. The aperture suddenly became dazzling, and a blue space door appeared in the center. This should be the real entrance.

After stepping into the space door, there was a shake in his mind, and he appeared in another place. To be precise, this was a world. There were countless small worlds in this world. They constantly changed into various images or glosses like each of them was an entrance.

Chen Rui was obviously floating in the air, and he had no place to stand, but with every step he took, a translucent step would automatically appear to allow him to step on it. It was very strange.

"Richard, there are countless mysterious knowledge and power in this space. You can choose these entrances to observe or comprehend. No matter what you see, as long as you can remember or comprehend a trace of its mystics, you can greatly benefit from it. But there are also great dangers inside. The cloak and glasses that you are wearing are for protective purposes. Remember, no matter when it is, you can't take them off! These 2 items also have a time limit. Once the glasses give off a red warning light, you must not hesitate to smash the red jade lock on your cloak immediately. You will be sent directly to the entrance door. There is more than one master who died here. You must remember this!"

After speaking, Nate chose an entrance. Using some means, the image of the world's entrance suddenly paused at a scene. Nate immediately entered it, and the image resumed the rapid "refresh".

The sir "teacher" apparently went to comprehend on his own. It seemed that Nate was "using power for personal gain". His previous closed door cultivation was also conducted on this mysterious 4th floor.

Chen Rui used the [Analytical Eyes] to appraise the cloak and glasses on his body and found that there was no special attribute, but the materials were quite special. There were some strange patterns in it. It seemed to exude mysterious functions. For instance, the material of the glasses had some kind of "filtering" function. However, for the sake of safety, he better be careful.

He approached those small worlds curiously. He chose one at random and walked in. Suddenly, he felt that the space was distorted, and he had entered a new world. This was an endless ocean which was beautiful and mysterious. It was the Dead Sea.

Chen Rui also previews the Cloud Palace world of the Wind elementals.

The world in the 4th floor space was by no means what one saw on the surface. The entrance of every world would change images, and each image represented a new space. Some were not even repeated up till now. No one knew how many "worlds" were there specifically on the 4th floor.

Fortunately, Chen Rui had the skill of [Deep Analysis]. Those changing images or glosses of the world were actually a kind of "preview". Although they changed rapidly, in the "eyes" of the [Deep Analysis] which had high-speed computing equivalent to computers, it was not much faster than the slow motion playback. Chen Rui noted the changes in various worlds, then he began to screen quickly. After repeated trials, Chen Rui finally found a mountain in a "world".

There was indeed much good information in the "world" on the 4th floor. Many of them were experiences or knowledge that had been lost. They were even beyond the scope of the mechanic masters. No one knew who left them. They were extremely profound, which were comparable to the Dark Shadow Empire's ancient magic tower.

Chen Rui used the Deep Analysis to enter the non-repetitive "worlds" to obtain information and knowledge, but a strange feeling in his heart gradually became clear. This feeling was somewhat familiar. It was like the breath that permeated in the "worlds" in the entire 4th floor. It was continuous and endless. Perhaps this was the source and driving force of these "worlds".

The more he went "in and out" of these "worlds," the stronger the feeling. It seemed vast and boundless, and it was like changing seasons. He couldn't express it with accurate language. Even the Star Power in his body began to fluctuate uncontrollably. It was probably led by unknown forces.

### Taking off glasses: Ancient runes

Chen Rui felt the strange fluctuations in his body. He suddenly had an idea, and he boldly took off the pair of glasses.

Although Nate repeatedly explained that he should not take off his glasses at any time, Chen Rui inexplicably just took them off as if everything was instinctive.

As soon as Chen Rui took off his glasses, Chen Rui felt an impact in his head. All the scenes had changed drastically. All the worlds and materials were gone. There were only large and small symbols flashing and rotating all over the sky.

Chen Rui was shocked when he saw those symbols. Ancient runes! All of them are ancient runes. They are not single texts or radicals; the entire "world" is made up of ancient runes!

If what Zola and I studied previously are words, short sentences, and paragraphs at best, then these ancient runes in front of me are a coherent and complete masterpiece! The wonders of the entire 4th floor and the strange feeling that you will forget many secondary memories when you go out are all the effects of the ancient runes!

And the "world" in front of me is obviously a perfect and gorgeous "work"!

If Zola is here, she would definitely be super excited. There are countless unknown ancient runes phrases, radicals and even paragraph connectors. Not to mention the "worlds" created in it, these ancient runes alone are priceless treasures.

### Territory

Although Chen Rui activated his [Deep Analysis], it was too late to take a closer look at these "priceless treasures" because the force that was originally only flowing slowly in his body had already boiled under the effect of this "visual". It was almost to the point where it couldn't be suppressed.

With this boiling, the ancient runes in the entire space began to change. Waves of strong dangerous breath spread all over the sky. Compared with this vast and boundless power, Chen Rui felt that he was only equivalent to an insignificant dust in the space. There was no possibility of resisting at all. If that breath was a living body, it only needed a thought to annihilate him completely.

Chen Rui could neither activate teleportation or [Star Gate] at that moment. He was shocked as he finally understood what was the familiar breath contained in this mysterious space.
Territory!

This kind of territory is by no means an ordinary level of power. In contrast, the territory of Demon Emperor and Demon Overlord is as small as a stream in front of a surging river. Demi-God territory!

The 4th floor of the Book Collection Hall in the Bloody Empire's Mechanic Association is actually a Demi-God territory constructed by ancient runes!

### Cloak

He was about to be wiped out in an instant, but when the overwhelming terrifying power hit him, it seemed to "slip away" because of a certain rule. It was as if Chen Rui was an "exceptional" existence. This phenomenon was due to the function of the cloak on his body.

## References

1. ↑ Chapter 437 (Steambun)
2. ↑ Chapter 438 (Steambun)
3. ↑ Chapter 439 (Steambun)
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Chapter 440 (Steambun)
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Chapter 441 (Steambun)
6. ↑ Chapter 442 (Steambun)
7. ↑ Chapter 443 (Steambun)
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Chapter 447 (Steambun)
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Chapter 448 (Steambun)