There were several branches, each having commendable abilities; however, Baiyu only had five activation points for each branch. To gain more activation points, one must enhance their academic knowledge. Only by continuously acquiring subject knowledge can subsequent points be unlocked.

After Baiyu filled all the activation points.

He let out a long sigh, but the tearing of the Divine Soul was still unresolved. The Double-Horned Axe was a true deity; even though Baiyu was facing only a phantom, it was still an assault from a deity. Wanting to lift the damage or repair it afterward wouldn't be easy.

But now, it's not the time to discuss whether it's easy or not.

After exiting the academic space, Baiyu looked at Wang Er, who was sitting on the chair: "Old Wang, do you know if there's a book in this library that can repair Divine Soul tears? Or perhaps books on the research of Divine Souls could also work, I'm not picky."

During this period, the two occasionally chatted a bit; although their relationship wasn't very close, they could be considered as acquaintances. Thus, Baiyu asked if he had any solutions.

Wang Er thought for a while, then spoke solemnly: "There are indeed such books, but they're located in a deeper layer of the library. Out here, there probably aren't any books related to Divine Souls. What's going on with you?"

Wang Er hadn't seen Baiyu do anything.

Seemingly, just sitting there for a while, his Divine Soul suddenly cracked?

It's important to note.

This isn't a trivial matter.

Normal injuries can't cause such severe impact.

"Old ailment, it just relapsed. I hurried to the library to find a solution."

Baiyu's face remained unchanged.

With this explanation, Wang Er suddenly understood.

No wonder this guy hurried to the library. In the Silence Bookstore, this library isn't exactly a great place.

There are many other places where one can learn.

Becoming self-taught in the library, almost nobody has achieved that for centuries. Even if one has excellent aptitude, asking a prodigy to solve calculus isn't feasible.

Any knowledge.

Requires systematic teaching and learning, proceeding step by step; there's never a shortcut to instant mastery.

Therefore.

Baiyu's hastiness to enter the library naturally made him an odd figure among those arriving on the island this time.

But if it's for finding a cure, it makes sense.

"Entering the next layer should have methods to handle Divine Souls. Do you want to go in?"

Wang Er asked.

Baiyu nodded: "What do you need?"

Entering the library requires a price; he gave Wang San a Magical Item to enter this library.

To enter the next one, evidently the value of what's needed will be even higher.

However.

In fact, Baiyu still profited.

Knowledge is the most valuable treasure in the world. Within this library, you can understand many things that the outer world cannot.

Baiyu was already prepared to pay heavily.

Yet Wang Er said: "I don't need anything. Once you're inside, persuade my elder brother to come out, and I'll reward you instead."

Baiyu raised an eyebrow: "Your elder brother?"

Wang Er chuckled: "Wang Da, we three brothers weren't initially in charge of guarding the library, but due to some events years ago, my elder brother doesn't want to come out. Just persuade him for me."

Hearing such an odd request.

Baiyu was taken aback, then said: "I can't guarantee success, but I'll give it a try."

"Alright, I'll let you in; it's fine even if it doesn't work."

Wang Er said, opening the large iron door behind him.

Rumble.

A sound of ancient friction echoed.

Behind the iron door was a magnificent circular library akin to a palace. Two circular paths spread from the iron door, enclosing a clear fountain constantly gushing water.

In the center of this pool.

Stood a maid sculpture.

Separated from the pool by a row of stone chains, an elderly man with gray hair wearing reading glasses focused intensely on his book, his concentration made Baiyu feel as if the man was preparing for college entrance exams.

"Hello."

Seeing Baiyu's arrival, the old man adjusted his glasses and gave a gentle smile: "It's rare to see outsiders here. I'm Wang Da; may I know your name?"

"Baiyu."

Without hiding, Baiyu stated his name, pulling over a stool to sit beside Wang Da: "Before coming here, I met two people who resemble you about seventy to eighty percent, one named Wang Er, the other Wang San."

Wang Da's smile grew more benevolent: "Oh, they're my two inept younger brothers. Did you get along with them? Seems you're an intriguing person."

"Fairly well, I'm just fond of reading."

Baiyu waved his hand dismissively.

From this conversation, Wang Da's mentality and emotions seemed stable, unlike Wang Er's account of a crazed elder brother.

Upon Baiyu's mention of liking to read, Wang Da beamed with joy: "Reading's wonderful! Didn't ancient people say, books hold the presence of beauties and houses of gold? This is a treasury, but in my life, I haven't fully uncovered its treasures.

It's difficult to find a fellow reader.

Alright, alright.

Today, we shall read for years before leaving."

Baiyu didn't quite understand Wang Da's near-obsessive enthusiasm, but he added: "Wang Da, I actually came for another reason, on your brother's request, to persuade you..."

Before finishing.

Wang Da gestured for silence, "Brother Bai, if that's what you're here for, I'm displeased. Come, let's read, no discussing anything else here."

Baiyu intended to speak.

Yet Wang Da radiated an intangible presence, transforming from a solitary old person into a bloodthirsty fiend; if Baiyu continued that topic, he might lose everything.

Helplessly.

Baiyu could only sit and read.

However, he soon discovered that as long as they didn't discuss anything else, just books and characters, Wang Da was exceptionally amiable.

Much like a kind grandfather from the neighborhood.

So seizing this chance, Baiyu asked him about repairing Divine Souls and books related to Divine Souls with a glimmer of hope.

The man was very talkative.

Regarding this topic, Wang Da, who'd been around the library for untold years, quickly became interested.

He swiftly recommended Baiyu dozens of books about Divine Souls and even considered methods for repairing them.

Generally speaking.

Wang Da's reliability left Baiyu feeling a hint of disbelief.