I, Who Hate Marine So Much, Have Become A Future Nika?

Chapter 96: Arrogant? No, This is the Confidence of a Youth

"Hmm? It has been activated again."

"The first touch imparted the first level of the technique, only allowing cultivation up to the beginner level. The second touch imparted the second level of the technique, allowing cultivators to reach proficiency. Now, this is the third time... Could it be that Zhong Cang has comprehended the Earth Level High Grade technique to the mastery level of the third realm?"

This speculation drew everyone's attention.

Reaching the mastery level of the third realm was nothing extraordinary. Even at Zhong Cang's age, reaching the third realm of mastery was not enough to be considered a top genius. Those cultivators at the seventh level of Qi Refining had all reached this level.

However, everyone did not forget that before this, Zhong Cang, a disciple from a humble background, had never even seen a high-grade technique.

Although it was possible that the technique he cultivated was a prerequisite for the current technique.

However, it was well known that there would be losses when converting from a low-level technique to a high-level technique.

And the greater the difference in grade, the lower the conversion efficiency.

Based on this deduction, the Perfected Beings present discovered that although Zhong Cang's cultivation technique was not good and his spiritual power quality was extremely low, his technique realm seemed to be very high.

"Stepping into the third realm in one step... His prerequisite technique has at least reached the level of perfection. Only then can he achieve this level!"

This statement caused the pupils of the Perfected Beings to shrink.

Perfection referred to the fourth realm, the level of a Grandmaster. This realm could not be achieved by following the path of predecessors. Only by comprehending something unique to oneself could one cultivate a technique to perfection.

From another perspective, it could also be seen how precious it was to achieve perfection in a technique.

The realm of a technique was closely related to the realm of a cultivator. In this regard, the first realm corresponded to the early stage of Qi Refining, the second realm corresponded to the middle stage of Qi Refining, and the third realm corresponded to the late stage of Qi Refining.

A Grandmaster in the fourth realm corresponded to Foundation Building.

Having a perfected technique meant that Zhong Cang did not need many opportunities. As long as he focused on cultivation and had sufficient spiritual power quality, he could easily cultivate to the level of Foundation Building.

Furthermore, his advancement would not even require a Foundation Building Pill.

This situation made the Perfected Beings excited. The current situation meant that if they recruited Zhong Cang, they could easily gain a disciple at the Foundation Building level.

Moreover, the fact that Zhong Cang had comprehended a technique at the level of Foundation Building at such a young age without anyone's guidance made the Perfected Beings believe that if he joined the inner sect and received better guidance, he would not stop at this level.

"Gold Core!"

"As long as we successfully recruit him and protect him from falling midway, I have a fifty percent chance of gaining a disciple at the Gold Core level."

Thinking of this, the Perfected Beings became excited.

A fifty percent chance of advancing to the Gold Core level was not low.

And in the Four Elements of Cultivation, "companion" ranked second, indicating its importance.

A disciple was one form of "companion."

And a very close one at that.

In the world of cultivation, the relationship between a master who imparts techniques and teachings and a disciple is akin to that of a father and son.

Having a "child" at the Gold Core level, they couldn't help but think of countless benefits.

Discussions, protection, inheritance, resource competition...

One benefit after another made the Gold Core Perfected Beings eager.

And it should be noted that the "Perfected Beings" on the palace ship were not just Gold Core cultivators; there were also many Foundation Building cultivators.

These people had not reached the Gold Core level, but because of this, they were even more eager to have a disciple at the Gold Core level.

After all, for Gold Core Perfected Beings, having one more disciple, although beneficial in many ways, could only be considered an added bonus.

For those Foundation Building Perfected Beings who had little hope of advancing to the Gold Core level, Zhong Cang's existence was like a timely help.

They could wait for Zhong Cang to grow up and then advance under his guidance.

The tale of a master nurturing a disciple who then grows up to repay the master is not uncommon in the world of cultivation.

Gold Core Perfected Beings who wanted assistance and Foundation Building cultivators who were young but lacked confidence in advancing to the Gold Core level all hoped to be helped by Zhong Cang. Therefore, their desire for Zhong Cang was even more intense.

In this world, due to the limitations of the era, many cultivators did not have individualistic ideas but instead adhered to the belief that being unfilial had three unforgivable sins, and not having descendants was the greatest sin.

Of course, the descendants of cultivators were not just biological offspring but also the inheritance of their sect.

Old Foundation Building cultivators who were old and had no hope of advancing were now only worried about how to pass on their sect's inheritance to someone capable, so that their efforts and those of their predecessors would not be in vain.

And how to take care of their own descendants.

Recruiting Zhong Cang could solve both of these problems.

With a Gold Core Perfected Being protecting them, the descendants of those old Foundation Building cultivators would undoubtedly live a good life.

If the sect's inheritance was passed on to a Gold Core cultivator, not only would it not decline, but it could also flourish.

Various benefits make many Perfected Beings, whether they are at the Gold Core or Foundation Building stage, extremely eager for Zhong Cang.

At the same time, their attitude has also changed.

What? You say Zhong Cang is arrogant, conceited, and stubborn?

No, no, no, how can you say that about a young person?

This is not arrogance and conceit, but the audacity of youth!

Young people should be full of energy and have a rebellious spirit that refuses to submit to everything.

...

The future of Zhong Cang makes the hearts of Perfected Beings surge with excitement, and at this moment, a voice resounds.

"I think Zhong Cang's talent is not as good as you think. Don't forget one thing, when he activated the True Intent Stele, he only obtained the cultivation method of the third level technique, not mastery. So, his current realm is at the stage of being skilled in the second level, not proficient in the third level."

This statement makes sense, but before the excitement of the Perfected Beings subsides, a refuting voice resounds.

"You forgot one thing, Zhong Cang's preliminary technique is not at the Profound Level, which is only one rank lower than the Earth Level, but at the lowest level, the Yellow Level."

"Converting a Low Level technique to a High Level one incurs losses, and the greater the level difference, the greater the loss."

"Converting a Yellow Level technique to an Earth Level one, even if it can be converted by ten percent, it is considered good."

"In this situation, he can still elevate his technique to a proficient level. His preliminary technique is definitely accomplished!"

...

This statement leaves the person who spoke first speechless.

They have all witnessed Zhong Cang's abilities and know that his magical power quality is extremely poor, indeed cultivated from a Yellow Level technique.

This means that he really cultivated a technique to perfection at the age of seventeen or eighteen.

...

Zhong Cang is unaware of the discussions among the Perfected Beings.

And if he were to find out, he would definitely marvel at the insight and broad knowledge of the Gold Core Perfected Beings.

As they guessed, the reason Zhong Cang was able to grasp a technique at first glance and become proficient at it with a second glance was due to the characteristics of the Qi Consumption Technique's Four Stages of Mastery - Chest Containing Five Qi.

Although he became proficient at the second stage by nurturing a Spirit Beast through the Five Beasts Infusion Technique, Zhong Cang did not forget that the normal Five Beasts Infusion Technique, at the Qi Refining Late Stage, involves devouring the essence of Demonic Beasts, making oneself more like a Monster Cultivator rather than nurturing the Five Spirits for protection.

When he had his breakthrough realization, he incorporated a lot of knowledge about the Five Qi Primordial Origin, which caused the transformation of the technique.

And Chest Containing Five Qi is a youthful version of the Five Qi Primordial Origin, so it is reasonable to say that he was influenced by Chest Containing Five Qi.

Unfortunately, Zhong Cang is unaware of all this and has no intention of finding out.

The overwhelming amount of knowledge crammed into his mind gives him a splitting headache, and he just wants to rest.

After returning to the cultivation chamber and activating the protective formation, Zhong Cang falls into a deep sleep.

He sleeps for a full twelve hours.

After a whole day and night, he finally wakes up again.

The refreshing and satisfying sleep has eliminated Zhong Cang's fatigue, and now he just wants to make a big breakthrough.

Subconsciously, he opens the attribute panel and takes a look at the technique he just obtained - the Five Organs Divine Palace True Form Diagram.

"For the next month, I will focus on cultivating this technique!"

"I hope that after a month, you can reach the stage of proficient mastery."

"I wonder if, after reaching the stage of proficient mastery, I can gain any other characteristics through self-cultivation..."

Muttering to himself, Zhong Cang glances at the specific description of the Five Organs Divine Palace True Form Diagram on the attribute panel.

He intends to get a rough understanding and then deepen his understanding through contemplation and focused cultivation.

Because he only wants a rough understanding, he doesn't pay too much attention to it with just one glance.

After just a quick glance, he looks away.

But in the instant he looks away, Zhong Cang suddenly turns his head back.

Carefully staring at the description of the Five Organs Divine Palace True Form Diagram on the attribute panel for several glances.

Zhong Cang confirms that what he just saw was not an illusion, and this leaves him bewildered and shocked, collapsing onto the bed. His expression is filled with confusion and astonishment.

"What is going on? Did I unlock something?"

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(End of this chapter)