Legendary Librarian System

[They can also gain insight fragments. Each mirror trial provides an "insight fragment" — a shard of understanding about a Dao, technique, or principle. These fragments are like puzzle pieces. If they are alone, they give small comprehension boosts. If they are collected, they merge into greater insights, such as Dao Intent, Dao Will, or even Dao Domain.

Practicing in this room will definitely help you, Dimwit, especially due to your physique.]

Liu Wei's eyes widened.

He was utterly surprised.

He only realized it now after the System pointed it out.

He nodded with a solemn expression and took note of it.

He would definitely practice in the Enlightenment Realm.

The System continued.

[You have spent a 100 System Points on the Formation Labyrinth Realm.

At the intermediate stage, a Puppet Array Workers will finally appear. They are semi-autonomous puppets crafted of jade, bronze, or glowing script. They consist of Rune Carvers and Node Placers. They don't innovate, they simply execute your designs flawlessly, saving time and reducing human error. So, they are useful for large-scale arrays where hundreds of nodes are needed.

The Labyrinth can now reshape itself into winding mazes, cavern systems, or battlefield terrains. Great for learning strategic deployment and adaptability beyond static floors.]

Liu Wei's eyes sparkled.

This is actually great to learn about, especially if I want to add formations outside the Library to better defend myself against intruders. I don't want to soak the library again with blood.

The System continued.

[Lastly, the Formation Resonance effects. It lets you combine smaller formations into a larger, multi-layered system. This is where formation mastery starts to evolve from "individual patterns" to grand systems of interlinked arrays.]

Liu Wei was deeply intrigued.

How interesting. I must really learn formation.

[You have spent 100 System Points on the Talisman Workshop.

At the intermediate stage, Puppet Scribes draw talismans endlessly. Ink-and-paper automatons with steady, tireless precision—they never fatigue or make mistakes in basic formations. You can feed them pre-designed talisman patterns, and they'll mass-produce talismans for stockpiling.

Arrays of brushes & inks form elemental calligraphy tools. Special pedestals summon brush formations, each tuned to a specific element, like fire brush leaves scorch marks, water brush flows smoothly, metal brush carves runes deeply, etc. Ink arrays allow precise mixing, for instance, blending yin ink with lightning ink to craft dual-element talismans.

A talisman practitioner can adjust brush pressure, stroke speed, and ink density through Qi control, refining the quality and potency of the talisman. Over time, the tools subtly attune to their Dao affinity, improving compatibility and success rate.

Lastly, Basic Talisman Animations allow talismans to move. Talismans no longer remain inert paper seals—they can float, orbit, or follow simple commands—attaching to a target, circling a formation, or chasing an enemy. This introduces the concept of "active talismans," precursors to higher-grade versions that can act autonomously in battle.

Animation also enables layered deployment, for example, sending a batch of flying flame talismans into a formation to trigger it remotely.

Even utility talismans, like light, healing, barrier, gain dynamic use, responding to Qi pulses or vocal commands.

At this stage, the Talisman Workshop shifts from a manual crafting chamber into a semi-automated studio—capable of producing, customizing, and partially animating talismans, setting the stage for true talismanic mastery in later levels.]

Liu Wei was intrigued.

He then clucked his tongue in annoyance.

I'm now also interested in learning talismans… Damn it. I need years to be a master of jack of all trades.

Liu Wei soon shook his head.

After all, if he kept piling what he wanted to do… Even his brain would explode, especially when he was trying to limit the duration of time it should only take.

[You have spent 100 System Points on the Historical Archive Hall.

At the intermediate stage, a Puppet Archivists will appear, guiding you through texts.

Humanoid record-spirits, resembling ink-and-parchment scholars, manifest to help visitors navigate ancient knowledge. They don't just fetch books—they summarize, explain, and even debate the contents, highlighting important lessons or forgotten wisdom. Each Archivist has its own specialty—military history, cultivation breakthroughs, dynasties, sect lineages— ensuring tailored guidance.

It can now unlock dynamic replays of battles or breakthroughs.

Instead of reading dry words, you and the visitors can step into a living illusion replay: wars between sects, duels of sword immortals, or alchemy refinements of legendary masters. These replays are interactive—you can pause, zoom in on techniques, or slow down movements to study martial forms and qi circulation paths. Some even let you "feel" the pressure of the battlefield or the aura of a great cultivator, training your mental resilience.

Lastly, the small adjustments allowed for history's what ifs scenarios.

You and the visitors can create branching simulations—changing one key detail: "What if the general chose the mountain pass instead of the river crossing?" This doesn't rewrite history, but generates an illusory parallel outcome, useful for learning strategy, testing cause-and-effect, or even understanding how a slight shift in Dao choices could change one's cultivation path.

For cultivators like you, it can simulate: "What if I circulated qi differently in this bottleneck?" or "What if the sword strike had aimed at the meridian instead of the dantian?"

The insights gained from these "what if" scenarios can spark Dao comprehension, or even help everyone avoid mistakes in their own journey.]

Liu Wei deeply liked the effects of the intermediate stage Historical Archive Hall. In no time, he would become a general, who would not only possess rich knowledge but experience just by spending some time in the Historical Archive Hall.

He thought.

It's also not bad to cultivate a future general in the Historical Archive Hall. Alright, I have decided. I must nurture at least one person to different rooms. Of course, they must be trusted first. I don't want this biggest secret of mine to spread around the public.

What I don't want to happen is being a cynosure of all eyes, and from the whole world, at that!

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