"I can't go on with this class!"
Three days later.
Xia Tian sighed slightly.
Because he knew everything being taught in class.
The content taught in the theory class was the most basic knowledge, which Xia Tian had already self-studied in the library.
In fact, half of the class time was used to teach other children how to read.
So, Xia Tian decided to make a change.
It was another morning.
Xia Tian got up, took out a crystal ball, and performed a divination for himself.
The crystal ball came from a wild "humanoid Niffler" in the Outer Court.
Since having the crystal ball, Xia Tian would perform a simple divination every morning to determine the day's fortune.
He used this to adjust his plans for the day.
Today's result was—Wishes Come True.
So, Xia Tian made up his mind.
Early in the morning, Xia Tian found Rui Shi's office and applied to Rui Shi for permission to self-study in the library.
Rui Shi was actually quite easy to talk to.
Mainly because Rui Shi had long discovered that Xia Tian learned very quickly; he belonged to the category of "precocious" children.
Such smart children appeared occasionally.
The academy had preferential treatment for such children.
So, Rui Shi simply tested Xia Tian a bit. After confirming that Xia Tian had mastered the content of the theory class, he wrote a note for Xia Tian, allowing him to go to the library for self-study.
However, when Xia Tian was preparing to leave, Rui Shi spoke his heart out earnestly.
"Xia Tian, to speak realistically, with your talent, it is very difficult to achieve anything on the path of a Spirit Master."
"So, if you like theoretical research, you can try to pursue it. You might become a true theoretical master in the future."
"Spirit Hall also treats theoretical research scholars well... at least you won't worry about food and clothing."
"Also, don't forget your job as monitor. The monitor gets an extra subsidy every month, but you need to complete your work responsibly."
Rui Shi's words were truly sincere.
"Thank you, teacher. I will consider it," Xia Tian thanked him and left.
Rui Shi looked in the direction Xia Tian left and sighed.
"He's a smart, good kid. Unfortunately, his Innate Soul Power is only half a rank, so his future achievements are limited... Even if he studies theory, without personal strength, it's hard for your theories to be recognized by others."
...
From that day on, Xia Tian began a fulfilling time of self-study.
He self-studied in the library in the morning and practiced meditation and physical exercise with the students of Class Five in the afternoon.
When he didn't have time, Feng Yong did the monitor's work for him.
Neither Feng Yong nor the classmates had any objections.
They were all persuaded by Xia Tian using Legilimency.
Dumbledore once commented on Xia Tian's Legilimency—
"Forced recognition, don't you feel it's fake?"
Xia Tian expressed: "I don't expect their sincerity; they just need to acknowledge me. Feelings can be fake, but isn't what I get real?"
Dumbledore's answer was—Expelliarmus~
Xia Tian felt like he had returned to his days studying at Hogwarts.
The school curriculum could no longer satisfy him, so he arranged his own coursework—
Theoretical Knowledge Learning: Mainly including Spirit Master theory, Spirit Beast knowledge, and herb knowledge.
Transformation of Magic and Self-Created Soul Skills: Converting various magic spells into Self-Created Soul Skills, especially Transfiguration.
Herb Research: Distinguishing the medicinal properties of herbs and attempting to develop magic potions native to the Douluo Continent.
Spirit Master Cultivation: Including improving Soul Power through meditation and improving physique.
These four items of study made Xia Tian feel satisfied and at peace.
Occasionally, he would combine work with rest and search for suitable "humanoid Nifflers" in the academy to earn a "sponsorship fee."
To Xia Tian's surprise.
Some humanoid Nifflers actually carried the advanced meditation methods he needed.
These humanoid Nifflers mostly had backgrounds from sects or clans, symbolizing small factions secretly seeking refuge with Spirit Hall.
They could also be called "hostages."
Those sent as hostages naturally had significant identities. Even if their talent was poor, they could access some high-grade goods.
For example, advanced meditation methods.
Compared to the basic meditation method, advanced ones had more complex internal circulation routes, resulting in higher efficiency in Soul Power conversion during cultivation.
Referencing the advanced meditation method and fusing it with the Wizard's Meditation Art, Xia Tian constantly upgraded his meditation method version.
Finally, Xia Tian successfully researched a New Type of Meditation Method.
The reason it was a "New Type" was that the meditation method Xia Tian developed had the effect of improving Mental Power!
Normal Spirit Master meditation methods, regardless of their grade, could not improve Mental Power; instead, they would consume it.
In the original work, Oscar needed to replenish his spirit through sleep after cultivation.
Because Spirit Master cultivation meditation required the spirit (mind) to guide the elemental energy of heaven and earth, thereby refining it into one's own Soul Power.
Spirit Masters also constantly strengthened their own Mental Power in this cycle of consumption and recovery.
That was why a Spirit Master's Mental Power would increase as their rank increased.
Of course, a Spirit Master's Soul Power could also be improved through the method of consumption and recovery.
This was also the cultivation strategy Yu Xiaogang arranged in Shrek Academy in the original work.
The essence of this improvement was squeezing one's own potential.
However, the New Type of Meditation Method developed by Xia Tian, although it still consumed Mental Power to guide Soul Power refinement, generated more Mental Power than it consumed.
Theoretically, Xia Tian could cultivate forever.
He could even use meditation to replace sleep!
After trying the New Type of Meditation Method just once, Xia Tian officially broke through to Rank 4 Soul Power.
The Soul Power cultivation speed also increased from the previous 11 (with basic meditation) to 25.
It had more than doubled.
With the added effect of Mental Power improvement.
But after possessing a more advanced meditation method, Xia Tian discovered two problems with cultivation.
First was the cultivation environment.
The elemental energy of heaven and earth in an ordinary environment was limited. No matter how good the meditation method was, there was only so much energy available, so he couldn't go faster even if he wanted to.
Xia Tian wanted to experience a Mimicry Cultivation Environment.
Unfortunately, the Outer Court didn't have one, and he wasn't qualified to use one.
Second was the Martial Soul limitation.
His Autumn Cicada Martial Soul was too weak, and the efficiency of converting elemental energy was low.
On the contrary, using the Magic Wand Martial Soul to practice meditation would increase the speed significantly.
Using the same meditation method, the conversion speed of the Magic Wand Martial Soul was more than twice that of the Autumn Cicada Martial Soul.
The elemental energy of heaven and earth on the Douluo Continent was not a single type of energy, but a mixture of the essence of the sun and moon, elemental forces, life aura, etc., permeating the continent.
When Spirit Masters absorbed elemental energy through meditation, it needed to be filtered and purified by the Martial Soul. Then, the parts suitable for oneself would be taken into the body for circulation and converted into one's own Soul Power.
When Xia Tian used the Wizard's Meditation Art to directly absorb elemental energy at the beginning, there was an extra step of expelling indigestible energy from the body.
So why not use the Magic Wand Martial Soul for cultivation?
Because the Soul Power cultivated using different Martial Souls was actually different.
The Soul Power cultivated using the Magic Wand Martial Soul carried no attributes. Because the Magic Wand Martial Soul had no attributes, it would not convert the elemental attributes in the energy of heaven and earth.
But the Autumn Cicada Martial Soul, despite looking useless, possessed the noble dual attributes of Time and Space!
If Xia Tian wanted the Autumn Cicada Martial Soul to grow, he had to cultivate using the Autumn Cicada Martial Soul.
This might also be the opportunity to complete the variation of the Autumn Cicada Martial Soul!
Furthermore, using Soul Power cultivated by the Autumn Cicada to drive the Magic Wand would likely be of great help to the Time and Space magic Xia Tian casts in the future.