Chapter 527 - 291: Advancement to the Middle Stage of Primordial Spirit (Part 2)

Chapter 527: Chapter 291: Advancement to the Middle Stage of Primordial Spirit (Part 2)

"Not here," Miao Yulin said with a beaming smile.

The Instructor instantly felt immense pressure.

’Aren’t these the disciples who just joined? Why are there so many at the Late Stage and Perfection of the Primordial Spirit Realm?’

And that wasn’t all.

After composing herself, she said, "Then let’s begin the first lesson for the Inner Sect. Since you’ve become Golden Core Cultivators, there is one Magic Skill you absolutely must learn. This skill will give you an extra chance to escape when you encounter danger.

"Even if your Cultivation isn’t high enough, it will still give you plenty of opportunity."

Hearing this, Jiang Man immediately perked up.

’What kind of Magic Skill could be so incredible?’

’It’s perfect for me!’

The Instructor met their curious gazes and said softly, "The Charm Technique."

The crowd instantly erupted.

Jiang Man was taken aback.

’Charm Technique?’

’The very first lesson for the Golden Core Realm is learning the Charm Technique?’

"Instructor, do male Cultivators have to learn it too?" Cao Cheng asked.

The Instructor nodded. "Yes. It’s especially effective against certain Female Cultivators, greatly increasing your odds of survival."

Jiang Man fell silent.

’An Unparalleled Celestial Pride, learning the Charm Technique?’

’Whatever. It’s a free Magic Skill. I’d be a fool not to learn it.’

He then subconsciously glanced at Ji Meng.

"Is Young Master Jiang planning to use the Charm Technique on me?" Ji Meng asked with a smile.

Jiang Man fell silent.

In the end, everyone learned it, though the Female Cultivators were the most enthusiastic students.

Ji Meng practiced it a couple of times, then looked at Jiang Man.

Their eyes met.

Ji Meng said, "Are you thinking I’m going to test it on you, Young Master Jiang?"

Jiang Man asked curiously, "Aren’t you?"

Ji Meng smiled and shook her head. "Of course not. That would be embarrassing."

Jiang Man: "..."

’I think you already did,’

After the lesson on the Magic Skill ended, Mr. Yan walked in.

She was taken aback for a moment, seeing that six of the top ten disciples were missing.

Her headache worsened.

After inquiring, she discovered they had been taken to the Law Enforcement Hall’s prison.

Suddenly, her headache vanished. ’The Law Enforcement Hall? Isn’t that my home turf?’

She wouldn’t have any qualms about going over to make the announcement again.

’It’s my own territory, after all.’

Thinking of this, Yan Yiqiu felt she had been completely swindled by the Law Enforcement Hall.

’And here I am, already thinking of myself as one of them.’

"I have an announcement," Yan Yiqiu said, looking at the disciples below. "I’ve found the answer to the question Ji An and the others asked earlier.

"The qualification for the Returning Void Realm is indeed part of the Upper Courtyard’s Grand Tournament.

"Normally, as members of the Lower Courtyard, you cannot participate in the Upper Courtyard’s tournament.

"However, the Sect has always had an assessment for skipping courtyards.

"This is true for the Outer Sect, and even more so for the pathway through the Inner Sect.

"As members of the Lower Courtyard, if you wish to enter the Upper Courtyard’s tournament, you must meet the following three conditions.

"Normally, we have one exam per year and one tournament every three years.

"To go to the Upper Courtyard, you must aim for this triennial tournament.

"During these three years, you must complete three Inner Sect missions.

"Then, you must pass the Middle Courtyard’s tournament in the same year to finally enter the Upper Courtyard’s tournament."

"Mr. Yan, could you put that more simply?" Ji An asked.

Miao Yulin chimed in, "Just tell us how we need to compete to get into the Upper Courtyard."

Mr. Yan considered for a moment, then began, "Aside from the missions, in your third year, you will first need to pass our own courtyard’s tournament. There are only three spots.

"Placing in the top three allows you to participate in the Middle Courtyard’s tournament.

"And finally, enter the Upper Courtyard’s tournament.

"Our courtyard’s tournament can be held ahead of schedule, around the end of the sixth month of your third year.

"In the seventh month of that year, you’ll participate in the Middle Courtyard’s tournament, which you must pass before the ninth month.

"Then, in the ninth month of that year, you can enter the Upper Courtyard’s tournament to compete for a Returning Void spot."

"So you’re saying we have to fight for the top three spots?" Qi Xi asked.

Mr. Yan nodded. "Yes. It’s based on both your Cultivation Level and your actual combat skills. You won’t pass if your Cultivation Level score isn’t high enough.

"Your total score must be eighty-five or higher."

Jiang Man was curious about what a score of eighty-five actually meant.

The total score in the Outer Sect was four hundred, but in the Inner Sect, it seemed to be only around one hundred.

It was a bit like the Yunqian Bureau.

’But regardless, eighty-five points probably isn’t an easy score to get.’

"Instructor, what about those of us who won’t be participating in the Middle Courtyard’s tournament?" Lin Qingshan asked.

"You only need to complete one mission within three years. The tournament will be split into two groups, separate from theirs. You will then compete for the top five spots in our courtyard and finally participate in the Nine Great Peaks’ courtyard tournament," Mr. Yan replied.

Hearing this, Zhuo Bufan and the others felt that getting into the top five would be quite easy.

There were twenty-three disciples in their small courtyard, with twelve of them—including Jiang Man—being in the top cohort.

This left the other eleven of them, meaning that with five spots available, almost half of their group could advance to the tournament.

They were all convinced that Jiang Man wouldn’t be competing in the regular Lower Courtyard tournament with them.

He was definitely going to try and skip ahead.

Jiang Man did indeed want to skip ahead, but there was one major problem: he lacked a suitable Cultivation Skill and Magic Skills.

Even with a powerful Cultivation Skill, one needed corresponding Magic Skills to unleash its true potential.

Ji Shoumo and the others all had such Magic Skills.

He obviously couldn’t practice their skills, and even if he could, they wouldn’t be nearly as powerful for him.

What he needed was a powerful Magic Skill that was compatible with his Cultivation Skill.

And that would be very difficult to obtain.

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After class ended, Jiang Man returned to his small courtyard to continue his Cultivation.

He wasn’t worried about the Upper Courtyard’s tournament in three years, nor did he dwell on it.

’The geniuses in my own courtyard are the ones I need to focus on right now.’

’My Cultivation is too weak right now. I feel like I have to lay low and avoid confronting anyone head-on.’

’That doesn’t befit my spirit as an Unparalleled Celestial Pride.’

’I’m still not working hard enough.’

’Even if the rest of the top ten are all from the Immortal Sect region, I must surpass them in the shortest time possible.’

"After the Primordial Spirit Realm, it all comes down to Talent. The higher the Cultivation, the more Talent matters. That’s when the true prodigies will begin to stand out," the Old Yellow Ox said suddenly.

Jiang Man swallowed a Spring Essence Pill and looked at the Old Yellow Ox. "Old Huang, are you saying that as my Talent becomes more apparent, I’ll be more likely to attract trouble?"

"Prodigies attract attention. At the Primordial Spirit Realm, you might only be watched, but it’s hard to say what will happen at the next Realm, let alone the one after that," the Old Yellow Ox warned.