I logged into the God panel.

Lu Daosheng ultimately selected a high-level secret martial art and a high-level meditation method from the Divine Millet.

The former is called the "Wind Breath Secret Manual," and it is equipped with three killing moves: "Wind Slash," "Wind Cleave," and "Wind Surge."

The latter is called the "Glassy Meditation Method," and as for spells, four were chosen.

Resonant Hand, Stasis, Lightness, and Banshee's Howl.

Most of them are utility-oriented spells; the offensive Banshee's Howl was chosen only because of her [Ten Thousand Words] ability.

According to the Divine Millet, magic, in essence, resonates with a fixed mental frequency and a pre-written magical ritual by a powerful being, thereby triggering a specific effect.

In a sense, spells at the fourth tier become useless—or rather, there's no longer a need for powerful individuals to pre-inscribe spell rituals within a fixed mental frequency.

They can achieve all sorts of special effects through their mental power.

"What kind of power is it to be able to embed magical rituals within a unique spiritual frequency and make them effective in all realms?"

Lu Daosheng sighed.

In the days that followed, everything seemed to return to normal.

Go to White Elephant Academy at the same time every day, and leave at the same time every day. Courses include World Studies, Advanced Physics, Advanced Biology, Ritual Studies...

Lu Daosheng's life was completely monotonous, without any surprises or unexpected events.

The same goes for my parents. As for Lu Yu, he does come home every Saturday and Sunday, but you basically never see him at other times.

It seems that the hymn incident did not have much impact on everyone's lives.

A month has passed in the blink of an eye.

Gregorian calendar, June 19, 1927.

Friday.

White Elephant Academy, Library.

Lu Daosheng sat quietly in the corner, flipping through the book in front of him. Several other thick books were also on the table.

He was looking at something called "World Analysis III".

"Above the material world, there are seven essential worlds: the spirit world, the abyss, the purgatory, the underworld, the ancient starry sky, the pure white world, and the dream world."

He quietly flipped through the pages, lost in thought.

According to this book and what the professor said in class, the material world plus these seven fundamental realms constitutes the origin of all things.

Of course, there are other worlds as well, but they were all created by later gods, such as the Mirror World and the Dark Dimension.

However, in the World Studies class, the professor led them briefly into the Mirror World—where Lu Daosheng did not feel any sense of belonging.

"So, I guess I belong to only one of the seven essential realms?" he guessed.

"The bookworm is reading again," a soft snort came from the side.

Lu Daosheng glanced sideways and saw Huang Ming and two other students from Class A, a boy and a girl. The boy's name was Shen Quansan, and the girl's name was Guo Wenwan.

Over the past month, Huang Ming has made sarcastic remarks about me from time to time, but there haven't been any direct conflicts.

"Just a little kid..." Shen Quansan said in a low voice, "Ming-ge, if you ask me, let's wait until our eldest sister arrives..."

Huang Ming glared at him, and Shen Quan shrank back and didn't say anything more. However, Guo Wenwan next to him looked at Lu Daosheng with curiosity.

"Let's go," she said. "With Li Qiuhua around, we shouldn't provoke this kid."

Li Qiuhua's reputation at White Elephant Academy is growing, after all, she is the only genius who has broken through the limit and received an S-level rating in the past few decades at East China Sea White Elephant Academy.

The three whispered a few words and left quietly. Lu Daosheng didn't think much of it and picked up another yellowed ancient book that had been preserved with special magic.

The ancient book is titled "A Detailed Study of Extraterrestrial Spirits," and its author is said to be a chief judge of the Crescent Moon Church a thousand years ago. Although this is a copy from several hundred years ago...

But I still didn't have the permission to borrow it... I borrowed it entirely thanks to Li Qiuhua's help.

Turning to the page he had last viewed, Lu Daosheng quietly browsed down.

He was trying to understand his fellow villagers.

"This is interesting..."

The boy murmured, his expression growing increasingly solemn. According to ancient texts, when foreign spirits first seize a body, there is a brief period of confusion; initially, everyone does their own thing.

But ever since the birth of the Outer God, the God of Science, these extraterrestrial spirits seem to have developed some secret means of communication.

Based on some evidence and inferences, the author speculates that this method of communication is most likely related to the spirit world.

It can only be the spirit realm—the spirit realm, the spiritual realm, a place that the gods cannot personally set foot in.

"The spirits from elsewhere likely have one or more hidden gathering points in the spirit world, where they exchange intelligence, share information, and reach consensus..."

Lu Daosheng stroked his chin, his gaze somewhat profound.

The book also says that there were also foreign spirits in the Third Age, but strangely, the two groups of foreign spirits in the Third and Fourth Ages seemed to come from the same space-time.

"When these foreign spirits first descended, they were all insignificant, because to date, there has never been a case of a foreign spirit occupying the body of a bishop or higher-ranking being..."

Lu Daosheng gradually became immersed in the story, eventually turning to the last page.

The last page contains a simple statement: after summarizing the patterns of the arrival of extraterrestrial spirits in the two previous eras, the author speculates on the timing of the arrival of extraterrestrial spirits in the fifth era.

「1927年5月1日至1928年1月1日之间。」

"So, it might have already begun?"

Lu Daosheng squinted, closed the ancient book, and fell into quiet contemplation.

"Daosheng?" A crisp voice rang out.

He turned his head and was stunned for a moment:

"Sister Mint".

"Still reading? Why are you so diligent?" Li Bohe walked over with a smile, carrying a thick book with the title page: "Detailed Explanation of the Condensation of the Core of Spirituality".

She looked at the handsome little boy, then at the books on his desk:

"You're working way too hard..."

As she spoke, Li Bohe lowered her voice:

"Afraid of being left too far behind by your sister?"

No, that's not the case.

Lu Daosheng shook his head:

"This class is a combat class, and I really didn't want to go, so I came to the library to look at some miscellaneous books."

Li Bohe casually flipped through a few books:

"World in detail, spiritual studies, analysis of purgatory... you read quite a variety of things."

She paused, then asked with a smile:

"Have you signed up for the summer cruise next month? It's going to Golden Island, where they've built a new cathedral... This cathedral is something else."

The mint's sound pressure level was even lower:

"I heard that the Church of the Sun funded the construction of the church for that mysterious deity a month ago, and the priest of the church is the only known believer of that deity."

Lu Daosheng twitched the corner of his mouth and smiled. Yes, he knew... that priest was Zhang Youwei.

"My parents have discussed it and agreed that I can go, but Lu Yu won't go."

"Nonsense, your sister's identity is too special."

Lu Daosheng shrugged, looked out the window, and pointed to the buildings under construction in the college:

"Mint, what are you going to build at the academy?"

"It seems to be a dormitory." Li Bohe yawned. "I heard there are quite a few transfer students next semester... students from White Elephant Academy in other cities. I don't understand why."

Lu Daosheng raised an eyebrow.

"I'm leaving now, Xiao Daosheng." Li Bohe pinched the boy's cheek, humming softly as she left.

"Ring ring!"

The bell rang just as the bell was ringing... which was also the bell for the end of the school term.

I waited at the school gate for ages.

"Lu Daosheng! Lu Daosheng!" Li Qiuhua came running like the wind again, "Good news! Good news!"

She wore a heavy ring, and her eyes shone brightly.

"Grandpa Dean just saw me and told me to get ready. I can start thinking about being promoted to Priest before summer vacation on July 1st!"

"However, according to the rules, I need to complete an advanced academy mission first before they can help me apply for anything called 'high-purity spirituality'..."

Lu Daosheng, carrying his schoolbag, asked in surprise:

"Task?"

Academy points are earned by completing tasks... After all, White Elephant Academy is not a place to train bookworms; it trains extraordinary individuals.

Most academy missions are safe, but advanced missions are somewhat dangerous.

What was Dean He thinking, sending a little kid like Li Qiuhua to complete such an advanced mission?

"Mmm."

Li Qiuhua pouted:

"Just let me hang out with the senior students... it's just a survey mission."

She scratched her head:

"Investigate that infernal aura over in the West District."

Lu Daosheng was stunned for a moment. Investigating the aura of purgatory... Huang Yu?

Over the past month, Huang Yu has been rapidly expanding his power as instructed, as the highly infectious nature of the Purgatory Flames is extremely useful.

However, academy points can be exchanged for alchemical items... Lu Daosheng's heart stirred slightly:

"Are points awarded based on contribution for these tasks? Can I participate?"

"Sure, sure, I'll just tell Grandpa Dean!" Li Qiuhua replied crisply.