Chapter 200: Zhuang shi and Chi Clan! (1/2)
“Before Origin Energy Tier 6, one mainly trains their tendons, bones, skin, blood, flesh, and internal organs. At Origin Energy Tier 6, one will be able to choose among strength-type, speed-type, and dexterity-type cultivation techniques to cultivate. This choice will determine one’s future role on the battlefield.”
“There are all kinds of cultivation techniques in the training camp, and you are free to learn them. Of the three types, I would recommend you to pick any two to learn. However, I don’t advise you all to take on all three of them at once.”
“Being too overambitious will just make you a master of none. Even though there are people who take on three types of cultivation techniques at once, for most people, it’ll only mean slower progression.”
“Alright, follow me. We’ll be heading to the cultivation ground next!”
Zhao Qianqiu beckoned as he led the group beyond the vast training grounds. Behind the training grounds was the cultivation ground.
“So the place that we saw from the bottom of the mountain was this.”
Zhao Jingdian remarked.
“Un.”
Wang Chong nodded. Lifting his gaze, he looked at the massive flag that stood at nearly a hundred zhang tall. The word on it ‘Kunwu’ was exceptionally striking.
(~330m)
Beneath this gigantic flag was the cultivation ground. Massive palace-like buildings filled the area, and they were all cultivation chambers.
“Follow me!”
Under Zhao Qianqiu’s lead, the group stepped into the centermost cultivation chamber in the area.
Walking in, Wang Chong noticed that the chambers were all crafted using metal. Another aspect that caught his attention was the exceedingly flat and smooth ground, reminiscent of the surface of a mirror.
Inscriptions could be seen on the ground at fixed intervals.
Wang Chong realized that even though it was only the first day, there were already many new recruits seated within the chamber, deep in cultivation.
“This area is crafted using top-notch metal. An inscription for gathering spiritual energy has been carved below, turning all of these seats into a small spiritual energy gathering formation. In the future, you will be able to use this place as often as you like. Cultivating within these chambers will be much more efficient than cultivating anywhere else.”
Zhao Qianqiu led the group through the cultivation chamber.
“Behind the cultivation chambers is the cultivation ground.”
In the depths of the cultivation area, a dozen fully-armored Imperial Army members stood guard in front of a grand hall, dividing the front part of the cultivation ground from the latter part.
“The martial art manuals in the cultivation grounds are divided based on their tier. Origin Energy Tier 6 martial arts are placed in one region, Origin Energy Tier 7 martial arts are placed in another, and so on… In the future, choose the cultivation techniques best suited for you based on your respective cultivation realms.
The cultivation techniques stored here are all top-notch, and it’ll be hard to find any techniques of similar quality outside. However, as my students, you’ll be different from the other recruits. About this… you will understand in the future.”
Other than Wang Chong, the other students all revealed perplexed expressions.
However, Zhao Qianqiu didn’t elaborate on the matter.
Following which, Zhao Qianqiu led the group to familiarize with the area and just like that, the tour came to an end.
“… Some of you may already know of it but I’ll just say it once more for the benefit of the others.”
Beneath a lush Chinese scholar tree at the top of the mountain, Zhao Qianqiu gave his final lesson of the day to the group.
“The Origin Energy realm can be divided into nine tiers, which is Origin Energy Tier 1 to Tier 9. Upon reaching Origin Energy, one will be able to learn strength-type, speed-type, and dexterity-type cultivation techniques.”
“At Origin Energy Tier 9, one will be able to release one’s internal energy, forming a circular area of air pressure ripples just like this.”
Zhao Qianqiu stomped his feet, and weng! A circular milky-white Origin Energy ripple diffused from beneath his feet. The ripple looked completely normal, but a grim expression appeared on Wang Chong, Zhao Jingdian, and the other recruits’ faces.
Within the circular ripple, everyone could feel Zhao Qianqiu’s ridiculously immense strength.
Clearly, the other party hadn’t given it his all previously.
“Once one gains the ability to release one’s internal energy, Origin Energy will be able to take on many forms. Fighting will transcend beyond mere movements, just like this!”
With his palms facing downward, Zhao Qianqiu did a grabbing action and the milky-white ripple beneath his feet shook. A powerful surge of Origin Energy burst forth from Zhao Qianqiu’s palm, and it slowly morphed into the shape of a lion.
Following which, the Origin Energy morphed into the shape of a tiger, panther, and then a wolf!
“The flexible control of Origin Energy adds an additional dimension to fights. Thus, if you were to meet with Origin Energy Tier 9 experts, you must be careful. Experts of that level are extraordinarily troublesome, and you won’t be able to deal with them easily.”
Saying so, Zhao Qianqiu gently jerked his palm, and the wolf-shaped Origin Energy surged out. Boom! Several dozen zhang away, a boulder exploded. Dust cloaked the area.
The hearts of the group skipped a beat.
“Beyond Origin Energy Tier 9 is the True Martial realm. At that realm, one would be able to gather his Origin Energy beyond his body, forming a halo. However, that is a matter for the future.”
After explaining all of these, Zhao Qianqiu left.
“Are you Wang gongzi?”
After Zhao Qianqiu left, a few figures walked up to Wang Chong and bowed deeply to him.
“I am Zhuang Zhengping!”
“I am Chi Weisi!”
“Paying respect to gongzi!”