BSI Chapter 366 - 353: An Expert Was Beside Me All Along
Chapter 366 - 353: An Expert Was Beside Me All Along
What the counselor discussed next were mostly details about Cultivation and various class activities scheduled for the year, none of which were Gu Ming’s primary concern.
After the counselor finished laying out the year’s plan and left, the first course instructor walked into the classroom right on time. He introduced himself as he wrote two large words on the blackboard: "Breathing Technique."
"I am your Cultivation Technique teacher, Qi Yun. Today, we’re going to talk about the Breathing Technique."
He turned to face the students and began to explain the history and evolution of the Breathing Technique, from the ancient Breathing Techniques of past civilizations to the reforms of today.
The fast-paced lecture style meant that the students were captivated by the teacher’s voice, which seemed to carry the profound principles of the Great Dao, before they even had a chance to discuss the Breathing Technique or exchange experiences with Gu Ming.
His voice was like a melody from the heavens, a trickling spring that flowed into the heart of every student.
Gu Ming sat quietly in his seat, listening, and felt as if he instantly and completely grasped the principles the teacher was conveying.
In the process, his own understanding of the Breathing Technique broadened, as if a new door had opened right before his eyes.
Teacher Qi said, "In the ruins of the Ancient Country’s Old Imperial Palace, there was once a Sun Observation Stone Slab. It depicted an ancient Technique for Pet Beasts to breathe while observing the sun.
"In the High-star Beast Taming Domain, Pet Beasts use this sun-gazing breathing to marginally increase their Mana, Physical Strength, and even Blood Qi each day. This became a daily Cultivation routine for High-star Pet Beasts, and we call it the ’Sun-Gazing Breathing Technique’.
"However, this Technique couldn’t be popularized among Low-star Pet Beasts.
"This is because it requires the Pet Beast to perform a Visualization of the sun, drawing the sun’s power into its meridians for a Circulation of the Celestial Cycle.
"A One-star Pet Beast’s meridians simply can’t withstand the searing heat of the sun’s power. They are easily burned through, which in turn reduces their Evolution potential. The risk far outweighs the reward.
"Before student Gu Ming introduced the Green Treasure Breathing Technique, Breathing Techniques were exclusively a Technique for High-star Pet Beasts, and their importance was nowhere near that of the Green Treasure Breathing Technique today."
As Teacher Qi explained in detail, the students’ understanding of the Breathing Technique grew clearer. At the same time, they were shocked by the magnitude of Gu Ming’s achievement in creating the Green Treasure Breathing Technique.
Gu Ming’s expression was calm. He could feel more and more eyes focusing on him, but he still spoke up to clarify.
"Teacher, this Cultivation Technique is the result of collaborative research and improvement with Teacher Zhang Yunpeng. The credit isn’t mine alone."
He made a point of emphasizing this, both out of respect for his teacher and because he didn’t want to take all the credit.
On the stage, Teacher Qi was slightly taken aback before nodding. "That is indeed true.
"However, when it comes to the Green Treasure Breathing Technique, my understanding is ultimately not as thorough as yours.
"Student Gu Ming, would you be willing to have your Pet Beast come up and demonstrate a Breathing Technique at the Daoist Skill Perfection Realm for everyone?"
These words once again shattered everyone’s perception of Gu Ming and his Pet Beast—a Breathing Technique at Perfect Proficiency?
Many of the students had looks of utter confusion.
This was especially true for the prodigies who had aimed for the top three spots in the year since enrollment; their faces showed sheer astonishment.
’Is the gap between us really this wide?’
’Everyone just started self-studying the Breathing Technique not long ago. The fastest among us should only be at the Master Level, right?’
Gu Ming hadn’t expected the teacher’s information to be so comprehensive. He even knew that Cyan Treasure had already reached Daoist Skill Perfection.
’The news must have leaked from the company,’ he thought.
He didn’t try to hide it, immediately leading Cyan Treasure to the stage.
Cyan Treasure opened its mouth and took a gentle breath. In an instant, all the Spiritual Qi from inside and outside the classroom rushed madly into its mouth like a torrent flowing into the sea.
In a daze, the crowd seemed to see Cyan Treasure sitting atop a mountain peak, with a swirling sea of clouds below it.
Immediately after, a faint, thunderous rumble came from within its body, as if all that Spiritual Qi had been instantly put through Refinement and converted into pure Mana.
The unrefined Spiritual Qi was then slowly exhaled, transforming into a gentle spring breeze and fine rain that nourished all things.
It first cleansed the entire classroom, and seconds later, it spread throughout the academic building and outdoors, purifying the air in the entire area.
As the students below the stage breathed, they felt as if they were in a deep, ancient forest, the Spiritual Qi fresh and natural.
Their own Pet Beasts, operating their respective Breathing Techniques, felt a silky smoothness as they inhaled, as if returning to the purest state of nature.
This invisibly caused their Breathing Techniques to become faster and more potent, subtly illuminating their future path of Cultivation.
The difference between Daoist Skill Perfection and not having reached it was immense, like the difference between the clouds and the mud.
The Daoist Skill Realm that Cyan Treasure was displaying at this moment was a height that many Pet Beasts could never hope to reach in their lifetimes.
For most Pet Beasts, reaching the Great Success Realm in their Skills’ Skill Level was their absolute limit.
Achieving Daoist Skill Perfection required an excellent foundation of comprehension; it wasn’t a bottleneck that could be broken through just by seizing a fortunate opportunity.
One of the students couldn’t help but shake his head and sigh, the word ’despair’ written all over his face, feeling it was hopeless to ever catch up.
By the stage, Teacher Qi also looked utterly refreshed. He took deep breaths for a full ten seconds before opening his eyes.
Seeing Gu Ming about to lead his Pet Beast off the stage, he suddenly reached out a hand to gently stop him.
"Since you’re already here, why not also demonstrate the Ancient Dragon’s might from the Dantian Dragon Pattern Tripod for everyone?"
Gu Ming felt a bit helpless.
’It seems the teacher is quite enthusiastic today and is determined to satisfy his research curiosity.’
Being at the forefront of research at the Beast Taming University, exploring Daoist Skills was a daily routine for every teacher and student.
It really wasn’t appropriate for him to hold back.
So he nodded and said, "Cyan Treasure, display your ’Dragon Mighty’."
The students below who owned Pet Beasts of the Sub-dragon Race had strange expressions on their faces when they heard this.
No matter how they looked at it, the Little Cyan Snake on the stage was just a snake.
’Forget a True Dragon.’
’It doesn’t even have the aura of a Sub-Dragon’s bloodline. Where would it get ’Dragon Mighty’ from?’
But in the next second, the Little Cyan Snake’s expression suddenly turned serious, and a resonant DONG echoed from its body.
It was as if an Ancient Tripod had been struck, a ceaseless humming sound emanating from within it.
Immediately after, an Ancient Dragon Illusion appeared behind Cyan Treasure.
It had a massive dragon’s head with antlers like a deer. Although its silhouette was blurry, it exuded a dreadful majesty.
Cyan Treasure flicked its tongue, letting out a "HISS HISS" sound. Though not the least bit domineering, it somehow possessed a hint of the majestic draconic roar unique to the Dragon Race.
The students below the stage were instantly in an uproar.
Several Pet Beasts of the Sub-dragon Race with Five-star Level potential felt their bloodlines surge. Their bodies trembled uncontrollably as they lowered their heads in shame.
In the crowd, one Pet Beast with an extremely pure Dragon Race bloodline already had its pupils turn to vertical slits, the mark of a dragon.
Amidst its humiliating, submissive posture, its blood boiled. A defiant spirit supported it, allowing it to forcefully resist the Ancient Dragon’s might emanating from Cyan Treasure. It raised its head again, confronting it.
Their gazes clashed in mid-air, and a silent aura of Dragon Mighty collided in the classroom, creating subtle ripples.
On the stage, Teacher Qi’s eyes sparkled as he watched. He laughed lightly. "I never expected this! Our class has so many Dragon Pets!
"How rare, truly rare! This one must be a mutated Sub-Dragon species, right? The purity of its Dragon Race bloodline is remarkably high!"
Gu Ming followed his teacher’s gaze and saw that the defiant Pet Beast resembled a Flood Dragon. Its body was a solid aquamarine, and its horns were sharp and prominent.
Tiny sparks of electricity crackled between its scales, and its pair of blue-violet eyes flashed with lightning. Even Gu Ming could faintly feel a weak electric current stimulating his Spiritual Power.