Chapter 119: Chapter 119: Choice

Upon hearing this incredibly complex analysis of the pros and cons, the students below the stage didn’t feel enlightened at all. Instead, they became even more confused.

Many had conflicted expressions plastered across their faces. Looking at the profound names on the silver-gray fabric, they only felt a massive headache coming on.

Finally, someone couldn’t help but ask loudly, "Teacher Qin! We understood everything you just said, but... but we still don’t know how to choose! Can you... give us some more direct advice?"

"Suggestions? I have none. This matter depends entirely on your own capabilities, along with the strength, vision, and decisiveness of the families behind you," Qin Zhenyue said, slowly shaking his head. He pointed to the uncrossed names on the fabric. "Aside from the few Cultivation Techniques I explicitly crossed out earlier—the ones whose corresponding Spiritual Talents have basically gone extinct—the corresponding Spiritual Talents required for the rest still exist in this world to some extent and haven’t completely died out.

"It’s just that they are hidden deep within Secret Realm valleys, perilous and forbidden domains, or controlled by certain factions and Alien Races.

"Take this Earth Element: Thick Earth Carrying Skill, for example. The Nine Earths Wu Soil Essence Qi it requires might condense every few decades deep within the Earth Vein Ancestral Root in our Northern Zhao. Although the competition for it is fierce, it can ultimately be tracked down, and the academy can leverage its status to secure a portion for you."

His tone shifted, growing slightly colder. "But if it’s the Ten Thousand Transformations Dui Ze Spirit Dew required for this Dui Ze - Formless Transformation Technique...

"According to records, it is only occasionally produced within a certain Alien Race Sacred Land deep in the Southwest Wilderness Marsh, far beyond our human territories.

"You want to obtain it? The difficulty is more than just doubled! Unless you possess tremendous luck, bold courage, and an extraordinary background, you practically don’t even need to consider it."

Another student pursued the topic with confusion. "Teacher Qin, does that mean the more profound a name sounds—like those related to the Five Elements, Eight Trigrams, or Yin and Yang, such as ’Yin and Yang’ or ’Five Forms’—the more powerful it is?"

"Preposterous!" Qin Zhenyue categorically denied. "How could the superiority of Cultivation Techniques be judged solely by their names? Their strength largely depends on the era and energy tides in which they were created!

"For instance, during one Spiritual Qi Revival cycle, Water Attribute Spiritual Talents were exceptionally abundant and active. The world was filled with various high-quality Water Attribute Primordial Spiritual Qi.

"The sages of that era naturally found it easier to create a greater number of exquisite and powerful Water Attribute Cultivation Techniques, such as the Ren Water: Celestial River Reversal and the Gui Water: Cold Abyss Ice Formation Technique.

"It wasn’t that Water Attribute Cultivation Techniques were inherently stronger, but rather that they were born in the right era, offering a broader path with relatively accessible resources.

"Take ’thunder’, for example," he continued to explain. "Its essence is the product of intense clashing between Yin and Yang, naturally aligning with the Bursting nature of fire and the sharpness of metal.

"Therefore, many top-tier Thunder Skills truly possess immense power—vanquishing evil, destroying demons, and striking with swift, unyielding ferocity. But this is more of a direct manifestation of Thunder Attribute Attribute Power in its early and middle stages."

A hint of yearning flashed through Qin Zhenyue’s eyes, and his tone carried a trace of nostalgia. "According to vague mentions in the oldest fragmented scrolls, there was once an almighty figure in ancient times who cultivated their Thunder Skill to an inconceivable realm.

"Their Thunder Skill was no longer merely a Power of Destruction, but had reached the profound state of ’transforming thunder into water to nourish all living things; riding thunder like light to traverse tens of thousands of miles in an instant; I am thunder, and thunder is me.’

"This shows that the Great Dao runs deep, and different paths ultimately lead to the same destination. One must never be rigidly bound by surface attributes. How could you arbitrarily judge a technique’s potential simply by looking at the prefix in its name?"

"Oh..."

Murmurs of half-understanding echoed across the crowd below the stage, but the restlessness in many students’ hearts had genuinely been quelled significantly.

"Then... I think I’ll choose from the Profound Tier category. It’s safer."

"Me too. Profound Tier it is. As long as I can successfully cultivate it, that’s enough."

"I originally wanted to try the Earth Tier category... Never mind, the risk is too high. I’ll pick the Profound Tier too!"

"Hey, isn’t your family pretty wealthy? If you get some good resources, you might just have a shot at an Earth Tier technique, right?"

The questioned student smiled bitterly and shook his head. "Forget it. The highest technique anyone in my family—ancestors and current members alike—has ever cultivated is only at the Profound Tier. If I suddenly stick my neck out and choose an Earth Tier technique, not only will the demand for resources skyrocket, but it might also invite suspicion or even suppression from the other families.

"It’s better to just honestly pick a Profound Tier technique. It’ll spare my family from unnecessary risks."

"Sigh, then I’ll choose from the Yellow Tier category. As long as I can protect myself and find a stable job later, I’ll be fine."

A small minority, however, had firm looks in their eyes, muttering, "I’m choosing the Celestial Tier! If I don’t go all out at least once, how could I face this talent of mine?"

More and more students began to make their decisions. Following the instructions, they filled out their preliminary choices and submitted them to the podium.

Looking at the sorted categories on the podium, the highest number of students chose Profound Tier Cultivation Techniques, followed by the Yellow Tier. The Earth Tier trailed closely behind but with noticeably fewer people, while only a solitary few names sat behind the Celestial Tier.

Yuan Xiao scratched his head and leaned close to Fang Chen, lowering his voice to ask, "Old Fang, you’ve been pondering for ages. Which one are you picking?"

From the very beginning, Fang Chen’s gaze hadn’t strayed from a certain uncrossed name sitting at the very top of the fabric, under the Celestial Tier column. He retracted his gaze, his tone calm. "Me? I want to try that one—the Yin Yang Two Forms Creation Skill."

"Huh?!" Yuan Xiao and Cai Long, who had pricked up his ears next to them, let out low gasps at the same time.

"Celestial Tier?!" Cai Long said urgently. "Bro, you better think this through! Teacher Qin already said that the Spiritual Talents for Celestial Tier Cultivation Techniques are hard to find. You might end up stuck in the High Martial Realm for the rest of your life!"

Fang Chen smiled. "It’s fine. In terms of family background, resources, and connections, I can’t compare to those heirs from prominent families anyway. If I pick a Celestial Tier technique and end up stuck, at least it’ll sound impressive to say out loud. It gives me enough face."

He looked at the two of them. "What about you guys? Have you decided?"

Cai Long’s eyes lit up as he pointed to an uncrossed name under the "Thunder Shock" column. "I like that one! The Thunder Shocking Awakening Technique! It sounds thrilling! A Thunder Skill—how cool is that?!"

Yuan Xiao stroked his chin, his gaze wandering over the "Li Fire" category Cultivation Techniques. "I want to pick a Fire Element one. How about the Li Fire: Fiery Flame Cloud-Piercing Skill? It feels like it suits my personality—Bursting and direct!"

"Let’s go." Fang Chen wrote down his choice—the Yin Yang Two Forms Creation Skill—and signed a series of liability waivers and acknowledgment forms. "Let’s go submit these."

The few of them joined the line, and it was soon Cai Long’s turn. Just as he submitted his form, Teacher Chen Pu, who was sitting to the side, glanced at him.

"Hold on," Chen Pu suddenly said. He looked at Cai Long, his gaze sharp. "You. Hold out your hand."

Cai Long paused, not understanding why, but he still extended his right hand as instructed.

Chen Pu extended two fingers and pressed them against Cai Long’s wrist pulse. A faint yet exceptionally pure trace of True Qi instantly probed inside.

In just two or three breaths of time, Chen Pu retracted his fingers, frowning slightly. "You are cultivating Cold Ice True Qi, and your foundation has already been set. You cannot choose this Thunder Shocking Awakening Technique."

"Huh?" Cai Long stood there as if struck by lightning, his face instantly falling.

"Your Cold Ice True Qi has already integrated into your foundation," Teacher Chen Pu responded. "Although it isn’t exceptionally deep, its attribute is already prominent.

"Thunder Skills are fierce and Bursting, and this ’Thunder Shocking’ technique is particularly Yang in nature, directly clashing with the cold Yin True Qi in your body.

"If you forcefully cultivate it, in a mild case, the Spiritual Qi will clash, damaging your meridians and Qi Sea, thereby ruining your future!

"In a severe case... you’ll explode and die!"

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