Generally speaking, every time Su Tu finishes training a particular skill, he gains some proficiency in it.
For example, when he completes a worksheet, finishes a set of punches, or concludes a workout, a prompt appears from the system.
But proficiency in Immortal Burial increases in real-time.
Almost every 20 minutes, he gains 20 proficiency points.
This means that every twenty minutes, his body undergoes a transformation, not only feeling the enhancement of his physical body but also visually seeing the increase in his skill proficiency through the system interface.
This is an unmatched sense of achievement.
As a result, even though the process of cultivating the Basic Skill is excruciatingly tedious, Su Tu remains content in both body and mind.
[Strengthen Body (Middle Tier): 362/1000]
[Spiritual Wisdom (Middle Tier): 183/1000]
[Culinary Skill (Initial Tier): 200/300]
[Fighting (Initial Tier): 160/300]
[Peeping Branch (Initial Tier): 30/300]
The system panel silently emerges before him, now showing that the proficiency in Strengthen Body has surpassed that of Spiritual Wisdom. It must be said that effort only truly has value when it is directed in the right way.
Now, to improve Spiritual Wisdom, Su Tu still needs to continuously complete worksheets, and only a complete set can slightly increase his Spiritual Wisdom proficiency.
While practicing Immortal Burial for twenty minutes can increase 20 points of Strengthen Body proficiency, how can this be compared?
"I should find a way to quickly enhance my Spiritual Wisdom,"
Su Tu thought secretly, but soon focused his attention back on himself, dedicating himself wholeheartedly to the Basic Skill.
"The Qi within is strengthening."
Su Tu felt the Qi in his body growing stronger as it coursed through him, as though the initial Qi was a seed planted within him, now on the verge of breaking through the soil, ready to sprout.
Ka~
A sound seemed to emanate from within him as if something had broken open.
In the next moment, the Qi that had been flowing along his blood vessels surged toward a specific part of his body.
"What's this!!"
Su Tu felt it, and his movements halted, both body and mind sinking into deep stillness.
Zhou Wuliang watched Su Tu practicing the Basic Skill with a complicated expression.
"This Basic Skill, comprehended from the Ancient Book, is unfathomable and impossible to imitate. How am I supposed to teach this kid..."
Watching his student, Zhou Wuliang had mixed feelings of joy and worry.
This mysterious Ancient Book came from an old celestial relic, and those who comprehended the Basic Skill from it possess extraordinary talent. The true intent of the Basic Skill is not in its form but in its essence, rendering it useless even if others were to observe his form.
What pleased Zhou Wuliang was this student's terrifying talent in comprehending the Basic Skill from the mysterious Ancient Book; what troubled him was his inability to guide Su Tu in cultivating the Basic Skill.
The Basic Skill understood from the mysterious Ancient Book can only be practiced independently by the one who understands it, directing the Qi themselves, and others can't provide guidance.
Zhou Wuliang felt quite troubled; others usually worry about their students' lack of talent, whereas he was vexed because his student was too talented. This kind of trouble... Zhou Wuliang expressed, "Bring me more! Let this old man bear this pain alone!"
For Su Tu, Zhou Wuliang placed a lot of importance, even going so far as to plant a cognition seal on his other students, preventing them from speaking about the situation where the Tier Seven Basic Skill could not activate Su Tu's talent.
And this was just a small means he used to cover up Su Tu's talent.
This cognition seal was not hard to break. His other students had considerable backgrounds, and their families had ways to break the seal.
But the purpose of leaving the seal was for others to break it!
Upon seeing this extraordinary talent, those students would surely report to their families. Once they discovered the cognition seal placed on them, those old foxes would deduce Su Tu's extraordinary talent, prompting them to have their family members associate with him.
If there were any suspicious family members, breaking the seal would reveal Su Tu's astonishing talent, thus validating the initial thoughts.
Since the establishment of the Federation, those who had insights from the mysterious Ancient Book were all unparalleled geniuses, and such talent is difficult to conceal. Therefore, Zhou Wuliang opted to cast a fog of doubt, subtly indicating to others he had a prodigious student.
The first layer hides his talent, while the second layer confirms his potential. The rest depends on the others' imaginations.
One could say Zhou Wuliang was earnest in his efforts for Su Tu.
Currently, his greatest worry regarding Su Tu is how to teach him.
No way, the talent is too high!!
The initial path of a Martial Artist begins with cultivating the Basic Skill to Entry Tier, then filling the entire body with Qi across the 108 apertures to reach Perfection.
Regarding the Basic Skill, he could no longer guide Su Tu.
"Once this kid reaches the Entry Tier, I could impart combat techniques to him."
"But I wonder how long it will take for him to reach the Entry Tier."
A Martial Artist reaching the Entry Tier requires leading the internal Qi into the apertures, and the transition from 0 to 1 is the most challenging part.
Before the Qi circulates throughout the body, all the apertures in the human body are sealed, requiring a vigorous Qi to break open the apertures. However, those who have just mastered Qi often can't even sense its presence, not to mention the challenge of breaking open the apertures.
During the Entry Tier phase, it is often possible to judge a person's Martial Arts Dao talent.
Previously investigated by Zhou Wuliang, among his disciples, Luo Fan and Mo Ya reached the Entry Tier the fastest, taking just over a month to grasp the presence of Qi. Tang Yangwu took slightly longer, about three months, and the rest of the students took even longer, most spending a year.
And this is already considered rather talented, as most martial artists even take years to perceive Qi Sensing.
It is said that in the New Star, there is an unmatched genius who took only three days to sense Qi, guide Qi into the aperture, and successfully reach the Entry Tier; this person is now one of the stars of the Martial Arts Dao, qualified to compete for the 'Title'.
As for his own student, with such extraordinary talent, it's uncertain how long it will take to sense Qi and guide Qi into the aperture.
While reflecting, Zhou Wuliang suddenly sensed a faint fluctuation.
Following the fluctuation with his eyes, he saw that Su Tu had already stood up straight, seemingly enveloped in an inexplicable aura.
"Qi Penetrating Flesh!!" Seeing this scene, Zhou Wuliang couldn't help but widen his eyes.
"Has his talent reached such an extent!!"
Qi Penetrating Flesh indicates that Qi has reached the first aperture, allowing the physical body to allocate Qi, coating the body in a layer of Qi, enhancing oneself.
At this moment, Su Tu was already exhibiting a Qi Penetrating Flesh state.
This means... he has already.... achieved Entry Tier and stepped into the Peeping Branch!!
Su Tu clenched his fists, feeling an overwhelming strength from within, a feeling not merely of physical power but an indescribable empowerment.
He distinctly felt that his Essence, Qi, and Spirit had strengthened significantly, and his control over his body was much clearer.
"So this is the feeling of reaching the Entry Tier, not bad," Su Tu whispered softly.
On the side, Zhou Wuliang, who had been observing him, had his eyes wide open with tiger-like ferocity. Staring at the youthful figure, like gazing at the rising sunrise.
He was filled with joy yet an inexplicable sense of melancholy.
"Just yesterday, he comprehended the Basic Skill, and now, on his first day of practice, he has achieved the Entry Tier!"
"In the entirety of the Federation, across countless Dao Lineages and thousands of geniuses, such speed has never been heard of!!"
"This child's talent in body refinement is beyond imagination, able to forge a path relying solely on his physique's talent!"
"Such a prodigy is my student... Yet, sadly, his talent is too outrageous for me to handle properly!"
The staring Zhou Wuliang seemed to be looking at a rising sun, eyes widened in something akin to awe and disbelief.
Currently, the biggest challenge Su Tu faced was how he could be guided.
There was no way around it; his talent is simply too extraordinary!!
Initially, a Martial Artist cultivates the Basic Skill to reach the Entry Tier, then fills the entire body with Qi at the 108 apertures to achieve Perfection.
Regarding the Basic Skill, he couldn't instruct Su Tu anymore.
"If this child reaches the Entry Tier, I can teach him combat techniques."
"I just don't know how long it will take him to reach that stage."
To reach the Entry Tier, a Martial Artist must channel the Qi into the apertures, which is the most difficult process from 0 to 1.
Before the Qi circulates throughout the body, all apertures in the body are sealed shut and must be blasted open with strong Qi; some even can't sense the Qi's presence initially, let alone impacting the apertures.
This phase of reaching the Entry Tier often determines a person's Martial Arts Dao talent.
Zhou Wuliang had previously investigated and found that among his students, Luo Fan and Mo Ya reached the Entry Tier fastest, mastering the presence of Qi in just over a month. Tang Yangwu was slightly slower, taking three months, and the other students took even longer, mostly a year.
And this is already considered quite talented, as most Martial Artists take years to find Qi Sensing.
It's said that among the New Stars, there are unparalleled geniuses who found Qi Sensing and successfully guided the Qi into the apertures in just three days, becoming one of the stars of the Martial Arts Dao and contenders for the 'Title'.
Even with Su Tu's extraordinary talent, it's unclear how long it would take him to feel the Qi and channel it into the apertures.
While Zhou Wuliang pondered, he suddenly sensed a faint fluctuation.
Looking towards the source of the fluctuation, he saw Su Tu already standing upright, as if bathing in an unseen aura.
"Qi Penetrating Flesh!" Upon seeing this scene, Zhou Wuliang's eyes widened involuntarily.
"What an incredible talent this child has... just on his first official day of practicing the Basic Skill and yet he reached the Entry Tier in one day?"
One of the students, with a puzzled look, questioned, "Is this for real... this is his first actual day practicing the Basic Skill, and he advanced in just one day?"
The speaker was a boy with dark skin, "I don't know, perhaps his cultivation skill is of an extraordinary level. He did not show any signs, not even a hint of distress, but instead surged forward enthusiastically. This is insane, is he really just an ordinary person!" a girl with pigtails frowned.
For these people from noble families, investigating slightly into Su Tu was nothing short of seeing a ghost.
It is said that among the New Stars, there is an unparalleled genius who took only three days to find Qi Sensing, guide Qi into the apertures, and successfully reach the Entry Tier; this individual is now among the constellation of Martial Arts Dao, with the qualification to contend for a 'Title.'
Luo Fan and Mo Ya remained speechless, their eyes filled with deep shock. Even reaching the Entry Tier in one day is already record-breaking speed, never before heard of among the numerous geniuses of the great Dao Lineages across the entire Federation!!
To think such a prodigious talent is my student... Unfortunately, I'm unable to guide him... But, oh, what a gift!!