Chapter 5: Today, Many May Die
Cultivation techniques and martial arts are categorized into different levels, from low to high:
- Yellow Grade
- Mystic Grade
- Earth Grade
- Heaven Grade
- Saint Grade
Each major grade is further divided into Lower, Middle, Upper, and Peak tiers.
Moreover, the difference between each major grade is a hundred-fold.
For example, a Yellow Grade (Lower-tier) cultivation technique or martial art is a hundred times weaker than a Mystic Grade (Lower-tier) one.
The 'Tianyuan Body Tempering Art' is a Yellow Grade (Middle-tier) cultivation technique. Most outer-sect disciples of the Tianyuan Sect practice this technique. After a hundred-fold enhancement, it becomes a Mystic Grade (Middle-tier) technique. And after another hundred-fold enhancement, it becomes an Earth Grade (Middle-tier) technique.
A hundred times a hundred equals ten thousand.
Therefore, the 'Tianyuan Golden Body Arts' obtained through a ten thousand-fold enhancement of the 'Tianyuan Body Tempering Art' , is an Earth Grade (Middle-tier) technique...
Similarly, the 'Mystic Serpent Spear Technique', a Yellow Grade (Peak-tier) martial art, becomes the 'Mystic Dragon Spear Technique' after a ten thousand-fold enhancement, reaching Earth Grade (Peak-tier).
Generally speaking, outer-sect disciples of the Tianyuan Sect would not have access to Yellow Grade (Peak-tier) martial arts. Only inner-sect disciples do.
However, Chu Yuan is an exception. The 'Mystic Serpent Spear Technique' was not given to him by the sect but by his stepsister, Gu Qingxue. This martial art doesn't even belong to the Tianyuan Sect, Gu Qingxue obtained it outside.
"Now I have Earth Grade cultivation techniques and martial arts, even in the Tianyuan Sect, these would be considered treasures..."
Chu Yuan murmured to himself.
For the 'Body Tempering Realm' and 'True Essence Realm', Yellow Grade techniques are generally sufficient.
For the 'Oceanic Realm' and 'Divine Core Realm', Mystic Grade techniques are used.
For the 'Divine Ability Realm' and 'Soul Palace Realm', Earth Grade techniques are appropriate.
For the 'Golden Body Realm' and 'Immortal Realm', Heaven Grade techniques are needed.
And for the 'Saint Realm', naturally, Saint Grade techniques are required...
Of course, this is just the general rule. In reality, it's not uncommon for Lower-realm cultivators to use higher-realm techniques.
However...
For the Tianyuan Sect, Earth Grade techniques are indeed treasures. These techniques are never shared with non-core members of the sect!
Cultivation isn't just about having stronger techniques and martial arts. The higher the grade, the more difficult they are to master. So without exceptional talent, it's nearly impossible to cultivate high-grade techniques...
For example, the late Chu Yuan's talent was Low-grade.
With such talent, even if he were given a Saint Grade technique, it would be useless because he would not be able to comprehend or cultivate it successfully.
For those with low talent, it is better to practice Lower-grade techniques. At least they can understand and master them.
But for those with high talent, the higher the grade, the better...
This is because the higher the grade of the cultivation technique or martial arts, the more powerful it is.
In battles between cultivators of the same realm, the stronger the cultivation techniques and martial arts, the greater the advantage.
'My cultivation was forcibly boosted by the system. Although it's incredibly profound, it lacks the attributes of a specific cultivation technique, making it somewhat awkward to use. Now is the perfect time to switch to the Tianyuan Golden Body Art...'
With this thought, Chu Yuan sat down cross-legged.
He began circulating the cultivation method of the' Tianyuan Golden Body Art'.
In an instant, the true essence within his body began to transform into the unique true essence of the 'Tianyuan Golden Body Art'.
Time passed quickly during cultivation. In the blink of an eye, a day and a night had gone by.
Chu Yuan stopped cultivating.
"The true essence in my body has completely transformed into the true essence of the Tianyuan Golden Body Art. Its power has increased several times over... The boost in cultivation, combined with the earlier enhancement of my bloodline, has also greatly increased my physical strength. Right now, my pure physical strength is probably no less than 5000 tons!"
"This is just pure physical strength. With the addition of true essence, my strength would skyrocket by dozens of times. That's when it becomes truly terrifying!"
Chu Yuan was quite satisfied with his current strength.
Thinking about it, it had only been a day and a night since he went from being a first-rate waste to his current state.
'Heavenly rank Talent is truly terrifying. An Earth Grade technique poses no difficulty for me. After a day and night of cultivation, I've already reached the minor achievement stage. With a bit more time, reaching major achievement won't be a problem...'
Chu Yuan thought to himself.
The progress of cultivating techniques and martial arts is also divided into stages:
- Threshold
- Minor Achievement
- Major Achievement
- Perfection.
If his talent hadn't improved, it would have taken him ten years or more just to reach the entry stage of the 'Tianyuan Golden Body Art'.
"Let's check the status panel..."
Chu Yuan focused his mind.
{
- Host: Chu Yuan
- Bloodline: Postnatal Human (Pure Blood)
- Talent: Heavenly Talent
- Cultivation: Divine Core Realm, 4th Level
- Cultivation Technique: Tianyuan Golden Body Art (Earth Grade, Middle Tier)
- Martial Arts: Mystic Dragon Spear Technique (Earth Grade, Peak Tier)
}
Seeing his current status panel, he felt much more satisfied.
Although the status panel was the same size as before, it now reflected his immense strength.
"Huh? The Postnatal Human bloodline now has 'Pure Blood' added to it?" Chu Yuan muttered in surprise, then his expression turned strange, "Does that mean... it was impure before?"
There was no indication before, but it didn't matter. In any case, it was an improvement.
"Without having any special physique or unique constitution, yet possessing Heavenly talent, I might just be an exception."
Chu Yuan smiled.
Satisfied, he closed the status panel.
After some serious thought, he said, "Now that I've improved everything I can, it's time to go out and take back what belongs to the late Chu Yuan!"
"I remember there's a decent spear among his belongings. After a ten thousand-fold enhancement, it should become a fine weapon, perfect for practicing the Mystic Dragon Spear Technique..."
"And..."
"It wouldn't hurt to avenge the previous Chu Yuan while I'm at it."
With this in mind, Chu Yuan pushed open the rickety door of the hut.
He stepped out of the dilapidated wooden house.
The outer sect of the Tianyuan Sect was vast, with no fewer than a hundred thousand outer-sect disciples.
Moreover, the outer sect was not considered the core of the sect, so the sect paid little attention to it.
As a result, the outer sect was a mixed bag...
When the forest is large, all kinds of birds will appear.
Openly and covertly, the outer sect was filled with ruthless competition.
Generally, in the outer sect, as long as no lives were lost, no one would care.
But if someone died, and the perpetrator had no backing, they would face severe punishment from the sect's law enforcement hall.
However, if the perpetrator had connections, even killing someone wasn't a big deal.
For example, when the original Chu Yuan had Gu Qingxue's backing, so if he killed a few outer-sect disciples whilst she was was here, no one would bat an eye.
This was the reality. In a world where strength ruled, this was the case everywhere.
Rules were made by the strong for the weak!
"Today, many may die..."
It was noon, and the sun was shining brightly.
Chu Yuan walked slowly, the gentle breeze brushing against him...
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{T/N: It seems the face slapping cliché is finally at hand... Personally, I hope it doesn't come to that... But it's a Xianxia novel, so let me not get my hopes up...}