The Ancient Spirit Card had been passed down from ancient times until now. To be able to survive through destruction and still be preserved well, the Martial Spirit within the Spirit Card was clearly pure and full of essence.
Ancient Spirit Card was just another name for a very good ranked Spirit Card.
"The maker of this card was the founder and pioneer of Heavenly Crane Mountain, and was praised as the Crane Dancer, Master Spiritual Crane." Old Fart Wei's eyes were filled with respect as he recalled.
Tang Tian scratched his head.
"Sounds very powerful…."
However Ah Mo Li's eyes sparkled.
"Wow wow, I have heard this name before! Eastern Martial Artists from ancient times were all very powerful! I remember it was written in a book, Master Spiritual Crane swept the entire Eastern continent that year."
"You actually know how to read books?" Tang Tian looked shocked all over his face.
Ah Mo Li was a little embarrassed.
"Once upon a time."
"Heavenly Crane Mountain is now ruled by the Crane Sect. The Crane Sect was founded by this Master Spiritual Crane and has been passed down from generation to generation. However, the current Crane Sect cannot be compared to its glorious days, and has become one of the normal constellations of Heaven's Road."
Old Fart Wei shook his head with pity.
"I think the authentic Crane Sect techniques have been destroyed, otherwise it would not be in such a difficult situation today."
"This Spirit Card here is the original mental cultivation Spirit Card of the Crane Sect, and has been passed down for many years. The mental cultivation technique of the Crane Sect is famous for its difficulty in cultivation. This might also be the reason why the Crane Sect still exists until now."
"The mental cultivation of the past was different from the mental cultivation we have now. They focused more on continuity, and were not able to exchange with each other. But the mental cultivation now relies more on levels, and does not talk about continuity."
"Then which one is the best?" Tang Tian could not help but ask.
"Each has its own pros and cons." Old Fart Wei muttered.
"The mental cultivation of the past, from the beginning until the end of their cultivation, they only cultivated one art, which was adequate because their art was stronger. Only, once the level of the art was lost, then they could not cultivate further."
[Robin: Light clarification here. Basically, the "old cultivation way" only used 1 specific technique/manual, but that specific technique would then be divided into several levels. So at the first level of True Strength, you would use the first level of that specific technique, and so on. So if you lost one level of that technique, then you would never be able to pass that True Strength level, because no other techniques were available.]
"However now, our Dantian pool has changed into several ladders, making it easier to mix and cultivate different types of mental cultivation techniques. On one side, training like this, our potential will be lowered a lot."
"Being at the third level means cultivating third rank mental cultivation and martial arts, as long as the attributes are the same, you can freely cultivate them. If it were not like this, how could martial artists be so prosperous today."
"The ancient sects were about passing down heritage and nurturing martial artists who were far stronger. However they had to pay a higher price. If it were in the case of ancient sects, maybe Ah Mo Li would be chosen as a disciple, while you, young Tang, would suffer. It would be difficult for you to enter a sect."
The two of them finally saw the light and kept nodding.
Although he was accused of not having talent like Ah Mo Li, Tang Tian was not bothered by it. He knew he was not as talented as the flying cow. He considered himself lucky that in this era, it only required one Spirit Card to start training.
"My understanding of the [Crane-Style Qi Manual] is shallow. What I know is that it extends the stamina of qi in the meridians, which is good for prolonged battles. I think it suits you. For close quarters combat experts, physical strength is extremely important."
"The rest, you have to figure it out yourself. But I can assure you that it is very difficult to practice. I accidentally obtained the [Crane-Style Qi Manual] Spirit Card in the past, and although it is different from the mental cultivation of this era, it is still clearly better than the majority of other techniques."
Old Fart Wei immediately waved his hands at them.
"Alright, I have said what I know. Do not ask me anymore."
Ah Mo Li was excited.
"Fundamental Tang, quickly go cultivate! We will fight again when your True Strength is at the third level! I will polish my powerful move, and I will definitely be able to knock you down!"
Old Fart Wei interrupted them.
"Why are you two still noisy, go train. Hey, let me tell you, so that you do not throw my face away during the Star Wind Martial Meet, I have specially prepared some special training for the two of you."
"Special training?" Tang Tian and Ah Mo Li were immediately attracted by the words.
"Hei, you two will know soon." Old Fart Wei laughed.
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Tang Tian was very bright and cheerful, not because he received the [Crane-Style Qi Manual], but because he received a letter from Qian Hui.
The letter slowly traveled through Heaven's Road, and the envelope looked somewhat old from wear.
Opening the pink envelope, it released a light fragrant aroma. Qian Hui's beautiful handwriting appeared before Tang Tian's eyes.
He carefully lifted the letter as if holding a newborn baby in his palms, and greedily read word by word.
"Brother Tian: How are you? I miss you very much. This whole place is really boring. I do not like it here, I do not like the rules or the people here. Brother Tian, I am waiting for you to come here, and we will secretly depart to Heaven's Road."
"I have already started preparing everything for this journey. Hee hee, they all do not know. They do not believe in Brother Tian, but I believe. Brother Tian will definitely succeed. I am one hundred percent certain."
"Oh yes Brother Tian, I finally found some clues about the Bronze Plate. The cross on the Bronze Plate is the mark of the Southern Cross Constellation, and if the book is correct, it is very likely that it is the Star Treasure of the Southern Cross."
"It is called the Southern Cross Hardship Plate, and among all Star Treasures,"
Tang Tian became extremely serious and read very carefully.
"The Southern Cross Constellation is between Housefly Mountain and Centaur Mountain, and it is the smallest mountain there. Until now, the Southern Cross Constellation only has one Star Treasure, which is the Southern Cross Hardship Plate."
"Whatever its use is, there are no records about it. Brother Tian, you must think about it yourself. From the appearance of its name, it should be a Star Treasure related to training."
"The numbers, if I am not wrong, should be related to the Bronze Plate. Brother Tian, you must remember this. You cannot tell anyone anything related to the Bronze Plate! It may attract bad people!"
"The Southern Cross Hardship Plate is a very good clue. This is the only clue and latest clue regarding the Star Treasure of the Southern Cross Constellation. We just have to go to that mountain and we will definitely be able to find more clues."
"I have already started collecting information regarding the Southern Cross Constellation. Brother Tian, isn't Qian Hui really smart? Quickly praise Qian Hui…."
The letter was very long, and from it he could tell that Qian Hui had spent a long time writing it.
Tang Tian reread the letter several times, word by word. After rereading it, he carefully folded it and stored it away.
Star Treasure… to think this Bronze Plate is a Star Treasure…
Tang Tian looked as calm as usual, but his mind was filled with astonishing information. If it were not Qian Hui who told him, he would never believe it.
Heaven's Road was filled with stars, and slowly, some stars gathered to form constellations.
According to legend, in every constellation there would be a unique magical treasure, and that was the Star Treasure.
However, Star Treasures should not be compared with the treasures of great heroes or extraordinary martial artists.
For example, Lionheart Raging Lionheart Lei Ang. Although it was terrifying in his hands, it did not mean that it was the Star Treasure of the Leo Constellation.
Just like how Heaven's Bow in the hands of Bow Saint Hou Yi Tian was not the Number One Treasure of Sagittarius.
Every great treasure in legends, epic poems, and books were all far from real Star Treasures.
Suddenly one day, Tang Tian discovered that the Bronze Plate that had been with him since he was young was actually a Star Treasure.
Although it looked somewhat ordinary, Tang Tian knew that a special implication accompanied it.
Silent… your departure, how could it happen?
Why did you not tell me…
Tang Tian's heart was extremely silent, with a blurred gaze in his eyes.
But very quickly he woke up again. Suddenly a heroic feeling rose from his heart, the fog in his eyes was swept away, and he clenched his fists tightly again.
Mother, I am not afraid!
No matter how big or dangerous it is, nothing can stop me!
Your son will not let you lose face.
I will definitely figure this out!
Do your best, Tang Tian!
Tang Tian raised his right hand toward the sky and swore to his mother, and also to himself.
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Zhou Peng's skin was dark from the sun. His lips were so dry that they cracked. He was too tired and could not even lift his eyelids.
"Huala."
A pot of ice water poured over his head.
"Zhou Mu, wait until I become the Patriarch, and then you will die!" Zhou Peng gritted his teeth and said.
Without changing the expression on his face, Zhou Mu replied,
"Wait until you become Patriarch and then you can talk about it again."
"I will definitely become Patriarch! I will kill you! And kill Tang Tian! I will kill anyone who blocks my path!"
Zhou Peng shouted crazily.
Immediately after finishing, without warning he grabbed a piece of star rock and immediately began activating his spirit cultivation art.
Soon the star rock lost its light and shattered onto the floor with a hard sound.
There was a thick scattering of broken stones on the floor, where Zhou Peng had consumed an astonishing number of star stones.
An astonishing number of star stones, when accumulated together, would produce equally astonishing results.
Zhou Peng's True Strength had already reached the peak of the third level, and very soon he would be able to rush into the fourth level.
With the True Strength of the fourth level, compared with all schools, he would become a peak expert across the entire Star Wind City.
Zhou Mu still did not show any emotion, and even personally taught Zhou Peng lessons several times.
Zhou Peng knew that this time it was not only because of luck that he obtained this opportunity. Instead it was because he successfully revealed a ferocity never seen before.
Zhou Peng's talent and innate body were considered very good. He also naturally had an affinity with the wood element, and was considered the most outstanding member among the younger generation of the Zhou Clan.
Sadly he always excessively pursued pleasure, becoming undisciplined and uncontrollable.
He was forced to endure hardship now in desperation, with no place to run, yet he still managed to improve at a speed that exceeded people's expectations.
The Zhou Clan specialized in wood element martial arts and had a deep history with the wood element.
On Wu An Star, the Zhou Clan could stand independently and grow on its own because they were most famous for their series of wood element martial arts.
Once he could break through to the fourth level, Zhou Peng could begin training in the famous Zhou Clan martial art [Wooden Heart Rotating Sword].
[Wooden Heart Rotating Sword] was famous, and strangely could be combined with many of the Zhou Clan's fourth rank martial arts.
As long as Zhou Peng could practice [Wooden Heart Rotating Sword], he would become the successor in line for the Patriarch position.
Even the Great Clan Elder would definitely not oppose him.
However, [Wooden Heart Rotating Sword] had a high difficulty level in training, and many disciples who attempted to practice it ended in failure.
Among the Zhou Clan disciples who successfully cultivated the art throughout history, all of them achieved great success.
However Zhou Peng had a great chance of completing [Wooden Heart Rotating Sword].
Seeing Zhou Peng open his eyes, Zhou Mu reported without emotion:
"We just received news that Tang Tian has registered for this year's Star Wind Martial Meet. Patriarch Zhou has registered you as well, and this is your only chance for redemption!"
Zhou Peng's eyes revealed deep evil and killing intent.
"He will definitely die! I will personally kill him!"
After finishing, he turned and immersed himself back into cultivation.