Martial Saint with Passives

Chapter 487: Chapter 244: Fusing True Skill Traits, Talent Upgrade, and the Final Assessment Begins

"This first category is called Incomplete True Skills."

The Elder pointed to a row of shelves in the far corner and introduced them nonchalantly, "These are mostly collected True Skill Fragments or Cultivation Techniques that haven’t been fully developed. Although they contain True Intent, most of them only allow one to cultivate to the Refining Organ Realm. Breaking through to the True Master Realm is extremely difficult. They’re the cheapest, one hundred points per technique."

Jiang Che shook his head. These were not much different from Qi Blood Realm Martial Arts and were almost useless to him.

"The second category is Low-Level True Skills."

The Elder gestured to another area. "These are orthodox inheritances. Although their upper limit isn’t high, they are sufficient to cultivate to the Fourth Layer of the True Master Realm. Five hundred points each."

"The third category, Middle Level True Skills."

"They can lead directly to the Seventh Layer of the True Master Realm. Cultivation Techniques of this caliber are already considered precious, requiring two thousand points each."

At this point, the Elder paused, a hint of pride in his tone.

"As for the fourth category, High-Level True Skills, they aren’t on this floor. They’re upstairs."

"Those are Supreme Dharma Gates that allow one to shatter the shackles of mortals and glimpse the First Realm of the True Mastery Dao! Out in the world, any one of them would be enough to serve as the ultimate treasure of a sect governing an entire state! The exchange price is ten thousand points!"

’Ten thousand points is a lot... but for a True Mastery Realm Technique, it’s actually not too bad.’

Jiang Che mused to himself.

"And above High Level, there are Top-level True Skills!"

A grave look flashed in the Elder’s eyes. "Those are heavenly paths leading directly to the Fourth Realm of the True Mastery Realm, or even higher realms! Besides our sect’s own Myriad Phenomena Infinite Dao, the Sect has also collected several such ultimate arts. Each one requires one hundred thousand points!"

"One hundred thousand?!"

Jiang Che sucked in a sharp breath.

He knew the Myriad Phenomena Dao Sect had a profound foundation, but he never imagined it was this profound!

Besides their own sect’s ultimate art, they actually had other Top-level Cultivation Techniques that could lead straight to the Fourth Realm of the True Mastery Realm?

And there was no way a sect possessing such a Top-level True Skill would ever hand over its ultimate art for nothing!

This meant...

Throughout the long river of history, countless sects had been devoured and annihilated by the Myriad Phenomena Dao Sect!

Among them were even sects that possessed Top-level True Skills!

’So this is the confidence of a top-tier sect...’

Jiang Che’s understanding of the Myriad Phenomena Dao Sect deepened once again.

"Besides True Skills, there are also Ultimate Techniques," the Elder continued.

"Ultimate Techniques?"

The Elder nodded and explained:

"The so-called Ultimate Techniques are different from True Skills. True Skills cultivate one’s Realm, one’s foundation. Ultimate Techniques, on the other hand, cultivate application and killing power!"

"True Skills are often mutually exclusive and difficult to practice concurrently. But Ultimate Techniques are different. They are techniques for applying True Qi, so they can be practiced simultaneously. The more, the better!"

This was the first time Jiang Che had systematically learned about something like Ultimate Techniques, and he found it quite novel.

"Ultimate Techniques do not raise one’s Realm, only one’s combat power. There is a vast and all-encompassing variety," the Elder continued.

"There are offensive types, like the Flaming Palm and the Thunder Shocking Sword. There are Body Techniques, like the Vertical Cloud Ladder and Water Floating. There are also support types, such as the Bursting Qi Technique, which temporarily stimulates one’s potential to increase strength; the Spiritual Eye Technique, which enhances eyesight; and even the Soul-Confusing Guide, which creates mass illusions, and so on."

"The grading system for Ultimate Techniques is similar to that of True Skills, and the prices correspond accordingly."

"Low Tier Ultimate Techniques for the True Master Realm cost five hundred points. Middle Tier, two thousand points. High Tier, ten thousand points."

As he finished, the Elder said proudly:

"And then there are the top-tier Sect’s Ultimate Techniques. Each one is close to a Forbidden Technique in power, possessing world-destroying might that can only be wielded by those in the True Mastery Realm. As for the price, that also starts at one hundred thousand points!"

After hearing the introduction, Jiang Che had a clear understanding of this pricing system.

He touched his Identity Token. After deducting the expense of purchasing Cultivation Resources earlier, he now had about two thousand points left.

He had originally thought this was a considerable fortune.

But now, faced with this vast treasury of Martial Arts, he was still a pauper!

’Looks like I’ll have to find a way to earn more points...’ Jiang Che thought to himself.

"By the way, points alone aren’t enough. As a Preparatory Inner Sect Disciple, your current clearance only allows you to exchange for Low-Level True Skills and Low-level Ultimate Techniques at most!"

The Elder seemed to have read Jiang Che’s mind. "If you want to exchange for anything Middle Level or higher, you either have to become an official Inner Sect Disciple, or... you need to have made a special contribution or possess an Elder’s command token."

Jiang Che wasn’t surprised to hear this.

This kind of strict, hierarchical system was exactly what a Major Sect should have.

’Low Level is fine. I’m just using it to grind my Talent anyway, not as my Primary Cultivation Technique!’

Jiang Che remained unfazed.

He thanked the Elder and turned, walking among the rows of shelves holding faintly glowing Jade Scrolls.

This time, he chose with exceptional care.

Although it was just to feed his Talent and strengthen his Myriad Phenomena True Qi.

But it still cost a hefty five hundred points, and after mastering it, it would also be integrated into his Myriad Phenomena Infinite Dao, becoming a part of his foundation.

Naturally, he couldn’t be too casual about it.

He lingered for a long time in the Low-Level True Skill section, his Divine Thought sweeping over the descriptions one by one.

’Thick Earth Technique? No, too cumbersome.’

’Weak Water Technique? Too passive and gentle, not to my liking.’

Finally, Jiang Che’s gaze landed on a Jade Scroll emitting a faint red glow.

The Crimson Flame Golden Burning Technique!

[Description: A Fire Type Low-Level True Skill, as fierce as fire and exceptionally domineering. Once mastered, its True Qi possesses a high-temperature burning characteristic, granting it extremely strong destructive power against metal objects.]

’A Fire Type True Qi with strong destructive power. And this "golden burning" characteristic seems to have a miraculous effect for Armor-Piercing.’

A flicker of satisfaction flashed through Jiang Che’s eyes.

’This is the one!’

After selecting the True Skill, he went to the Ultimate Techniques section.

Compared to choosing a True Skill, the choice of an Ultimate Technique was even more difficult for him.