Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 889: Chapter 889: The Six Faculties of the Academy (Part 2)

Ling Xiao couldn’t help but feel excited in his heart.

The way of cultivation on the Heavenly Dragon Continent didn’t detail these practices sufficiently, being too general, so it was difficult to specialize and cultivate in one particular area.

Now that he had arrived at Qingxu College, it indeed seemed like the right move, strengthening the areas where one is weak can greatly enhance one’s own abilities.

”As for healing, this generally refers to pharmacists, including alchemists and apothecaries, which is relatively easy to understand. They are not good at attacking or defending, but they excel in auxiliary treatment and have the best sustainability in combat. I heard that Brother Ling is also good at alchemy?”

Feng Yanran asked a question.

”I know a bit.”

Ling Xiao appeared very modest.

”Being too modest is pride itself, you know. To be honest with Brother Ling, this has always been a weak point for Qingxu College, unable to compare with Phoenix God College. Both of our colleges have our own industries within the Imperial City, selling things like pills. After all, the college needs to develop, and that can’t happen without money.”

Feng Yanran said helplessly with a wry smile, ”Right now, Qingxu College is really being suppressed quite badly, especially since Phoenix God College recently added a new teacher, referred by the True Demon Empire, named Sun Shang, who was once the Imperial Physician of the Sacred Dynasty, known as the Marvellous Hand Heavenly Lord!”

”It’s actually him!”

Ling Xiao couldn’t help but sigh, recalling that the Sacred Emperor had been good to him in the past, but he never expected that the man would ultimately choose to betray and join the Sea Race!

”Brother Ling knows this person?”

”Yes, we have some past grudges.”

At the martial arts festival back then, it was this man who caused Butterfly Girl to be poisoned, and Ling Xiao still harbored strong feelings about it.

”I see. In that case, Brother Ling, you should be careful in the future. Phoenix God College has always been protective of their own. With your feud with Sun Shang, they will surely not let you off.”

Feng Yanran warned.

”Miss Yan Ran, no need to worry too much. Let’s talk about the other two branches.”

Ling Xiao didn’t want to dwell on the enmity of the Heavenly Dragon Continent too much. After all, he would settle this feud sooner or later; there was no rush at the moment.

”Alright, as for control, that refers to the Control Branch. Martial Artists of this branch are quite special; some excel in Magic Arrays and Array Formations, some specialize in using Secret Scrolls, and others, due to their unique Martial Soul or bloodline, may not be strong in attacks but can control the entire battlefield, making life unbearable for their opponents.”

”Regarding spirit, it means the Spiritual Communication Branch, these individuals are extremely rare. They are born with the ability to connect with special spaces through their Martial Soul or Bloodline Ability, hence they can harness beasts or unique creatures for battle.”

After listening to Feng Yanran’s explanation, Ling Xiao felt like his mind was being turned upside down.

In fact, he once possessed the abilities of all six branches, but because he hadn’t practiced and strengthened them systematically, they seemed disorganized.

If he had arrived on the Divine Phoenix Continent sooner, perhaps his development would have been even better.

But the possibility of losing his life would have been greater too.

After all, his Cultivation Level was too low back then. On the Divine Phoenix Continent, where Heavenly Realm Martial Artists frequently appeared, his Martial Vein Realm existence was akin to that of an ant.

”Now that you’ve heard my introduction, which branch does Brother Ling plan to enter?”

Feng Yanran asked.

”Can I choose not to?”

Ling Xiao pondered and said.

It wasn’t that he was greedy, but he felt that he didn’t seem to suit any particular branch. He was capable of both offense and defense, skilled in alchemy and array formation, and his soul power was extraordinary. No matter which branch he chose, it seemed somewhat unsuitable.

”Heh heh, I’m not surprised by this result. Most people would say the same.”

Feng Yanran smiled and said, ”Actually, you don’t need to worry. No matter which branch you enter, there will be foundational teachings. Their curriculums permeate one another; it’s just that the focus is different. Even if you join the Attack Branch, you can still learn about defense, though not as in-depth.”

”No, you’ve misunderstood me!”

Ling Xiao shook his head and said, ”Look, as a person, if I choose something, then I hope to do it the best I can.”

”Brother Ling, don’t blame me for being nosy, but being too greedy often leads to mediocrity across the board—such cases aren’t rare.”

Feng Yanran warned, ”There are comprehensive talents, but most can’t become top professionals. Generally, a comprehensive person would only cover two aspects at most. You, on the other hand, want to choose all six branches at once—that seems a bit insatiable.”

”I’m well aware of Miss Yan Ran’s kindness, but I’ve made up my mind. Is it possible to make such a choice?”

Ling Xiao knew his circumstances well, regardless of what others thought. With the Mountain and River Martial Soul, it was impossible for him to be mediocre in any field—he would excel in each one!

”Of course, you can. But you must pass a highly difficult test. If you succeed, you can join the Comprehensive Branch. There are few people in this branch, but you can choose to study the curriculum of multiple branches or even all six.”

Feng Yanran sighed and said, ”But as you know, you have the same amount of time as anyone else. Within the same time frame, and with the same aptitude, while others concentrate on one thing, you’re juggling six. Who would perform better—you don’t need me to say more, do you?”

”I’m grateful for Miss Yan Ran’s kind intention, but I will not change my mind.”

”Well then, please follow me.”

Feng Yanran felt somewhat disappointed in Ling Xiao; she had thought him to be a far-sighted and sagacious person, but now she saw him as insatiably greedy and stubbornly opinionated.

”It’s such a pity. With such talent, if he had focused on the Attack Branch, he would undoubtedly become a dominant master and top swordmaster in the future. But now, trying to master six areas at once is simply ruining his prospects.”

She felt helplessly unable to persuade him, having experienced Ling Xiao’s stubbornness—like an obstinate bull, once he’s decided on something, not even ten dragons could pull him back.

”Miss Yan Ran, you’re part of the Comprehensive Branch too, aren’t you?”

On the way, Ling Xiao suddenly spoke.

”You can tell?”

Feng Yanran couldn’t help but express her surprise; in front of Ling Xiao, it seemed she had no secrets.

”It’s not surprising. You’re skilled in attack, and you also have a certain proficiency in defense. You must belong to the category that is well-equipped for both.”

Ling Xiao said casually.

What was very difficult for others, seemed like nothing out of the ordinary when it came to him.

Feng Yanran felt that she had concealed her own abilities quite well, yet she still couldn’t hide anything from Ling Xiao’s eyes.

”That’s right. Just cultivating in two branches makes me feel like I’m barely keeping up. My teachers have also advised me that if I had solely chosen the Attack Branch, my cultivation level would be higher by now.”

Feng Yanran sighed and said, ”That’s why I advise you not to be too greedy. Choosing two branches is already the limit; any more would be ruining your future.”

Ling Xiao simply smiled lightly and didn’t speak.

He couldn’t reveal his secrets to Feng Yanran, so that left some things unexplainable. Since he couldn’t explain, he could only let it go.

Soon, Feng Yanran brought Ling Xiao to a towering palace.

The palace had six doors, representing the six branches.