A chill ran from the top of Su Mu's head downwards, startling him. This sensation was somewhat reminiscent of the Secondary Bone Tempering he experienced before.
This chill was guided by Su Mu's hand into the gem.
The gem emitted a faint silver radiance, exceptionally clean in its purity.
"Silver Radiance... It's a Spiritual Power talent!"
"Though weak, it's very pure, seemingly without any impurities!"
Elder Wang's face showed a mix of astonishment and joy. He had never seen such pure silver radiance before. This unprecedented purity signified Su Mu's high purity in Spiritual Power, indicating a highly gifted talent in spiritual power.
This might be an unparalleled talent akin to a Grandmaster-level Rune Master, or even a Saint Level Rune Master!
In the history of human martial artists, there has only ever been one Saint Level Rune Master who appeared a thousand years ago.
The history books describe the light of that great being's soul as pure and flawless.
However, the next moment, the smile on his face vanished. That pure silver radiance flashed and disappeared; thereafter, no matter how much he tried to guide it, the gem would not shine again.
"Weird."
Wang Shuheng for the first time encountered such a bizarre situation. This gem was specially used for talent detection, and normally there are only two outcomes.
Whether present or absent, this is easy to distinguish, because martial artists without talent cannot resonate with the talent gem at all.
This momentary flash, what could it mean...
Could it be that the gem has a problem?
Wang Shuheng looked puzzled, holding the gem.
The next second, the gem emitted a muddied silver gleam, accompanied by a series of fine cracking sounds.
Suddenly, the gem shattered into dozens of pieces.
"As I thought, the talent detection gem was flawed. Such a talent has only appeared once in a millennium, how could I, Wang Shuheng, encounter such an unparalleled prodigy."
"Moreover, how could such an unparalleled prodigy be an acquired Talented Martial Artist."
After that, Wang Shuheng took out another gem. This time, the talent detection gem showed no response, and he couldn't help but sigh, realizing his whimsical thinking.
He brought back two talent detection gems from South China Martial Arts University, and after this use, it's unknown when they could be used again. Wang Shuheng placed the gems back into the drawer box.
At this moment, Wang Shuheng did not notice that several fine cracks also appeared on the surface of this detection gem.
"Alright, Su Mu, you can open your eyes now."
"Professor Wang, this gem..."
"Don't worry, this thing itself has a problem, probably damaged during transportation. However, these fragments can be used to forge some special weapons, so it's not completely wasted."
Wang Shuheng waved his hand and continued, "Su Mu, do you prefer to teach students forging theory classes, or would you rather engage in actual forging practice?"
Su Mu recalled the day he slept through the theory class and immediately made his choice.
"Professor, I am more inclined towards practical work than theory."
Elder Wang nodded silently, appreciating the use of the word 'practice'.
"Firstly, you still need to learn the basic forging theories. You need to have a general framework in your mind, or else you'll be aimless, leading to confined vision without foresight."
"Spend time studying this book on your own, then put your heart into comprehending this Breathing Technique... I'll give you three months. If you can get started with the Breathing Technique within these three months, it will count as you passing my small test for you."
"Compared to effort, forging requires talent. If you don't have talent in this area, it's better to spend your time on something else."
Speaking of forging, Professor Wang's gentle tone carried an air of pride, as he retrieved a book about half the thickness of a palm from the table, brushing off the dust and handing it over. The yellowing cover of the book read: "Introduction to Weapon Forging".
Additionally, there was an unnamed booklet about an inch thick.
"You can use the empty classrooms in the academy as you wish, but remember one thing, do not leak the Breathing Technique, or bear the consequences."
"Su Mu understands, rest assured, Professor."
Su Mu found a cool classroom on the top floor, room number 501. Upon entering, he first opened the booklet.
He took a deep breath, dispelling distractions before quickly reading through it, displaying surprise on his face.
The booklet was handwritten and contained an unnamed Breathing Technique, its special effect being a more precise perception of metals, and making the cultivated Qi and blood more substantial.
Su Mu didn't quite understand the former regarding metal perception, speculating it might be related to weapon forging, while the latter, in his understanding, could increase the quality of Qi and blood, thus enhancing combat power!
"A Breathing Technique... Professor Wang actually handed me a complete Breathing Technique!"
The martial artists from Tier One to Third Level are called Low Tier Martial Artists, starting from the Fourth Level is considered Middle Tier. A notable difference is that Fourth Level Martial Artists begin cultivating higher tier Cultivation Techniques.
At the Fourth Level Martial Artist's stage, it's time to begin refining the viscera, at which point the Qi Blood Cultivation Technique becomes inefficient. Martial artists at this stage begin learning Breathing Techniques, which through unique breathing methods, directly introduce Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi into the body, providing an efficient advancement cultivation technique.
The Breathing and Visceral Refining Techniques have high thresholds and are very precious, which Su Mu previously had no qualification to access.
Outside of major forces, the only stable way for ordinary martial artists to obtain these is to reach the Third Level Peak and then collect a common, ubiquitous Breathing Technique and Visceral Refining Technique from the Martial Artist Association.
To draw a comparison, Breathing Techniques and Visceral Refining Techniques are akin to Cultivation Techniques from immortal cultivation novels, and the effectiveness of the Breathing Technique greatly impacts a martial artist's combat power.
"Unlike Visceral Refining, Breathing Techniques can be revised, and even multiple Breathing Techniques can be cultivated simultaneously."
"This Breathing Technique given by Professor Wang comes with special effects, it certainly isn't ordinary."
Su Mu's eyes brightened slightly.
The wind blew in through the classroom window, causing the pages of the "Introduction to Weapon Forging" to rustle and turn, while Su Mu stayed completely focused.
Time passed by the minute and second, and soon the morning bell rang for the fifth time, signaling the end of classes.
Only then did Su Mu finish his first meticulous read-through, exhaling a long breath.
"Interesting, the training of the Breathing Technique is completely different from what I imagined."
The training of the Breathing Technique does not mean abandoning the Qi Blood Cultivation Technique but rather requires integration on this basis. Specifically, the practitioner must attempt to combine the Breathing Technique with the thirty-three Qi Blood Cultivation exercises.
If the Qi Blood Cultivation Technique is likened to a foundation, then the Breathing Technique is about setting up beams.
This requires martial artists to experiment and increase actions individually, as it varies depending on one's talent.
The human body is an inexhaustible treasure trove, and martial artists' cultivation is about excavating this treasure trove. The Breathing Technique is about opening channels and building bridges to the treasure trove.
As for how many channels can be opened and how many bridges can be constructed, that reflects talent.
Some can integrate twenty cultivation actions, some limited by talent can only integrate five actions, opening five channels.
Integrating more cultivation actions and opening more cultivation channels means more efficient cultivation.
Su Mu's face showed awe, his heart filled with admiration for the pioneers of human martial arts, wondering how such a fantastical cultivation method was initially conceived.