Chapter 56: [Bonus chapter]Chapter 55: Choosing Martial Skills
Chapter 55: Choosing Martial Skills
Jiang Lei returned to his courtyard after the encounter with Great Elder Yu Shen.
As he entered his small living quarters, he couldn't help but reflect on how much his life had changed since he first arrived at the Azure Sky Sect. From a humble background, he had now caught the attention of the sect's highest authority.
"Great Elder's talent is amazing. It's a pity I couldn't copy his talents. I have to find a way to contact him somehow. But first, I need to focus on preparations for the inner sect competition."
He considered his current situation, reflecting, "What I lack now is martial skills. I only have two skills, and both of them are from Senior Brother Li. Using those cam draw suspicion from the Elders."
"It seems that I'll have to visit the Martial Arts Pavilion soon."
The Martial Arts Pavilion in the Azure Sky Sect is like a very important place for disciples.
It has many martial skills and techniques that help disciples become stronger. All disciples can go there to borrow martial skills or cultivation techniques and improve themselves.
Martial skills are divided into - Bronze-level Skills, Silver-level Skills, Gold-level Skills,
Platinum-level Skills, Diamond-level Skills.
In the Azure Sky Sect, the borrowing of martial skills is based on a disciple's standing and achievements within the sect. Typically, ordinary disciples are allowed to borrow martial skills up to the bronze-tier level. These skills are considered fundamental and suitable for those still in the early stages of the disciples.
On the other hand, silver-tier skills, which are more advanced and powerful, are generally reserved for top disciples of the sect.
These elite disciples are granted access to the sect's more powerful skills because of their talents and achievements in the sect.
Jiang Lei channeled the Divine Phoenix Technique, and began to absorb the spiritual energy in his surroundings. It flowed into him like a tornado into his body.
His speed of absorbing was so fast that a thick mist of spiritual energy formed around him.
Because of the low concentration of spiritual energy in the illusion, he couldn't absorb enough to break through.
However, now when he is in Azure Sky Sect where spiritual energy is richest in the entire Tianxia city, he absorbed the energy without any reserve.
He lost track of time as he continued to channel the Divine Phoenix Technique and absorb spiritual energy.
"BOOOM!" It seemed like shackles had broken in his body, and the spiritual energy around him was absorbed by him even more rapidly.
Jiang Lei slowly opened his eyes and let out a satisfied exhale. "Huh, finally reached the Eighth level."
As he rose from his seated position, he glanced ahead. The night had already fallen, and he must have been cultivating for several hours.
"It's time to visit the Martial Arts Pavilion," he mused.
Jiang Lei arrived before the Martial Arts Pavilion.
A towering structure that seemed to touch the sky.
As Jiang Lei stepped inside, he found himself in a vast hall. Wooden bookshelves lined the walls, filled with scrolls and books.
The scent of old paper and the energy of centuries of knowledge hung in the air.
Disciples in blue robes moved quietly, their faces focused as they searched for martial skills and techniques they need.
Jiang Lei aslo joined them, he picked up a few scrolls and read about the techniques inside.
Some were hard and needed a lot of practice, while others were easy.
It is clear that hard ones were mostly more powerful than the easier ones, but Jiang Lei is not preparing to waste his time on cultivating some Bronze level hard skills, he just wants some martial skills.
He doesn't have enough time for the inner sect competition, so he wants some martial skills that are easy to master.
Thunderbolt Kick: This technique channels the practitioner's thunder energy into a devastating kick that can create shockwaves upon impact. It's known for its ability to break through solid defenses and damages opponents severely.
Ironskin Defense: Ironskin Defense is a defensive skill that fortifies the body like a suit of unbreakable armor. It will enhance your durability and resilience against powerful attacks.
Windblade Slash: A swift and precise sword technique that harnesses the power of the wind. Practitioners can execute quick, slashing strikes that can cut kill the opponent with unparalleled speed and precision.
Jiang Lei went through many martial skills but none of them met with his requirements.
Martial Skills like Thunderbolt Kick needed a cultivatior special talents like Thunder and martial skills like Ironskin Defence are need to be practiced over a large period of time, that isn't practically possible for Jiang Lei.
Jiang Lei continued scrolling through the various martial skills in search of one that will match all his requirements.
After continuous scrolling of half an hour, he finally got two skills that matched his requirements...
Solar Flare Fist: A radiant technique that harnesses the energy of the sun to cultivate. When executed, it releases blinding bursts of light and heat that can blind opponents for some time and intense heat can burn or even kill the enemy.
Shadowstep Art: This akill allows the practitioner to move swiftly and silently, blending into the shadows. It's a stealthy technique and good for surprise attacks.
Jiang Lei thought carefully and decided to pick these two skills: Shadowstep Art and Solar Flare Fist.
These skills were strong but not too hard to learn, perfect for the inner sect competition.
With his choices in mind, Jiang Lei went to the registration counter. It was very important to officially register the name and the skills one wants to borrow.
If he didn't, he could get kicked out of the sect, or even worse, if he took high-level skills without permission, he will be directly executed on the spot.
Jiang Lei knew he will have to follow the rules perfectly to stay out of trouble in the Azure Sky Sect, so he headed towards the counter.
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone