Golden Bell

Chu Kuang had fought his way in, proving that neither his strength nor potential could be underestimated. He had a strong chance of getting into a First-Tier Martial University, and perhaps even a slim chance of entering one of the three prestigious schools.

The three prestigious schools of the Tian Yuan Galaxy were truly elite institutions. Anyone admitted to one was destined to become an Extraordinary Expert in the future.

And when that time came, Xu Yue, Chu Kuang's homeroom teacher who had focused on discovering and nurturing him, would also receive substantial bonuses and Exotic Source Energy Items.

Chu Kuang did not wait long before Xu Yue arrived in a flying car.

After entering the Chu Family home, he first greeted Mother Chu, then looked directly at Chu Kuang and asked, "Your Basic Internal Martial Arts has reached perfection too?"

"Mm." Chu Kuang nodded without concealing it.

"Basic Internal Martial Arts at perfection?"

Mother Chu, who had been pouring tea nearby, nearly trembled in an instant.

Chu Yu, who had been eavesdropping from inside, had a gleam rise in his eyes. The way he looked at Chu Kuang became even more worshipful.

Reaching perfection in Basic Internal Martial Arts during his first year of high school already counted as genius-level talent. Breaking through to the Mortal Transformation Realm in the future would likely be a sure thing.

Not to mention that over the past half month, Chu Kuang's strength had advanced by leaps and bounds. He had successively cultivated his Basic External Martial Arts, spear techniques, and movement techniques to perfection.

"Not bad."

After hearing Chu Kuang confirm it himself, Xu Yue smiled. "With both your Basic External and Internal Martial Arts at perfection, you may have some hope of mastering Advanced External and Internal Martial Arts."

Chu Kuang could not help smiling at that.

Although Apprentice Level external and internal martial arts were divided into four tiers—basic, elementary, intermediate, and advanced—most people could only cultivate Basic External and Internal Martial Arts to perfection.

Those who could cultivate Intermediate Internal and External Martial Arts to perfection were generally considered the backbone among Mortal Transformation Realm martial artists.

Xu Yue, as well as the homeroom teachers of most ordinary classes at No. 3 High School, were basically martial artists of this level.

Their Life Levels were generally around fifteen or sixteen. They were considered capable fighters within the Mortal Transformation Realm, but had no hope of reaching the Transcendent Realm, which was why they became teachers at schools.

Beyond that, those who could master Advanced External and Internal Martial Arts could generally enter a First-Tier Martial University. Those who could cultivate Advanced External and Internal Martial Arts to perfection were even qualified to be admitted to one of the three prestigious schools.

That was because as long as one cultivated all Advanced External and Internal Martial Arts to perfection, there was a high probability of breaking through to the Second-Order Transcendent Realm in the future.

The reason Xu Yue believed Chu Kuang had hope of mastering Advanced External and Internal Martial Arts was that after cultivating Basic External and Internal Martial Arts to perfection, the difficulty of cultivating intermediate- and advanced-level martial arts would decrease considerably.

"Many students in the Key Class, especially the highly ranked Top Students, cultivate their Basic External and Internal Martial Arts to perfection precisely so they can cultivate Advanced External and Internal Martial Arts later on."

Xu Yue explained at length before smiling. "Your progress was a little slow, but even in the Key Class, you would no longer be at the bottom."

"There are still two years left in high school. If you can seize your opportunities from now on, you may not be unable to catch up to the top students in the Key Class."

"I'll work hard."

Chu Kuang spoke resolutely, then recalled the money Xu Yue had lent him and immediately prepared to transfer it back. "Right, I'll repay the money I owe you first."

"No rush, no rush. This is exactly when you need money."

Xu Yue shook his head. Instead, he took a gift box from the ring on his hand. "I promised you a surprise if you made the Top 500. This is what I prepared for you."

Chu Kuang accepted the gift box, his eyes briefly glancing at the ring on Xu Yue's hand.

It was a Space Ring, made from special ores found in the Dark Domain. Though it could not store living creatures, it was worth at least several hundred thousand Federal Coin.

"Open it and take a look."

Xu Yue spoke with a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

Chu Kuang opened it and found a mass of dark, blackish liquid inside. Delight immediately appeared on his face.

"Mysterious Iron Treasure Liquid?"

"Mm. This can greatly shorten the cultivation time for the Iron Armor Technique, and it is also highly beneficial for breaking the Iron Armor Technique through to perfection."

Xu Yue smiled faintly.

Chu Kuang's heart jolted. He hesitated slightly before saying, "This is far too valuable."

"Your talent is good, but your background is far too lacking. I can only support you as best I can."

Xu Yue spoke calmly, then said sternly, "I hope you won't disappoint me."

"I won't."

Chu Kuang understood that Xu Yue was placing his bet on him. He immediately put away the Mysterious Iron Treasure Liquid with great solemnity.

Seeing this, Xu Yue continued, "Your Basic Internal Martial Arts has already reached perfection. Next, you should cultivate an advanced internal martial art. Which path are you planning to take?"

Chu Kuang had long made up his mind. "Golden Bell Shield."

"Golden Bell Shield?"

Xu Yue paused, then nodded. "Combining the Golden Bell Shield with the Iron Armor Technique does indeed make for top-tier defense. However, this cultivation technique is somewhat lacking in power. When you face powerful enemies in the future, I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to win decisively."

"Weapon martial arts can make up for much of that, such as cultivating the Gold-Splitting Spear to the Break Limit realm."

Chu Kuang spoke calmly, unconcerned that his external and internal martial arts might be lacking in power.

With the support of Cultivation Technique Perks, Chu Kuang believed that no matter how weak his strength might be, the enhancement of golden martial arts perks would still grant him formidable offensive power.

"It's good that you have that ambition."

Xu Yue also believed Chu Kuang's chosen path was a good one, so he directly sent him the first volume of the Golden Bell Shield.

Chu Kuang glanced at the Golden Bell Shield cultivation method that had been transmitted to him, and a smile rose to his lips.

As a top-tier internal martial arts inheritance, the Golden Bell Shield was divided into three volumes: Iron Bell Shield, Bronze Bell, and Golden Gang Bell. They corresponded to basic, intermediate, and advanced internal martial arts respectively.

What Chu Kuang received now was only the Iron Bell Shield. Yet once he cultivated it to perfection, the internal force he formed would be exceptionally domineering and condensed. Once activated, it would resemble a profound iron bell enveloping his body, granting unimaginable defensive power.

Moreover, the Golden Bell Shield path was indeed highly compatible with the Iron Armor Technique. The two would not conflict with one another; instead, they would complement each other to a certain extent.

If the Iron Armor Technique and its subsequent advancement path were the most elite defense-specialized external martial arts, then the Golden Bell Shield path was the most elite defense-specialized internal martial arts.

When combined and cultivated to the extreme, they could forge the Indestructible Golden Body, an exceptionally powerful battle body whose defense ranked at the very top even among battle bodies.

"Cultivate diligently for now. Once you cultivate the first level of the Golden Bell Shield to perfection, come back to school and apply for the subsequent cultivation techniques."

After transmitting the cultivation technique to him, Xu Yue did not intend to stay any longer. He merely rose and patted Chu Kuang on the shoulder. "You just broke through, so digest your gains first. The Special Training beginning tomorrow is a rare opportunity for you."

"You need to seize the opportunity to compete for the Source Energy Spring Eye and cultivate the Iron Armor Technique to perfection before the Final Exam."