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Zhang Tianyang had Su Ming try several more times to figure out exactly how much power this First Soul Skill could borrow.

If there really came a time when it couldn't borrow enough power, then this Soul Skill would be practically useless.

Su Ming understood his concern as well, so he borrowed power repeatedly and gradually figured out its range.

"When I borrow power, the lowest increase is still one hundred percent. I even feel that when my Soul Skill locks onto a Soul Master with a Body Martial Soul, my physical qualities are enhanced across the board."

Even if the past and present Su Ming each provided only ten percent of their power, the future Su Ming could still receive a one-hundred-percent boost!

Of course, that required the three of their Soul Power Levels to be fairly close. Otherwise, with the past and present Su Ming only at Level 29, even if they gave all their power to the Level 70 future Su Ming, he could at most reach Soul Douluo level. Being able to exchange a few blows with a Titled Douluo would already count as the future Su Ming having developed the Trinity Martial Soul Fusion Skill well.

A Martial Soul Fusion Skill was mutual. If one side was too weak, it would drag down the others.

"Not now. In the future, whenever you have free time, you need to keep exploring this Soul Skill. You must understand the range of your Borrowed Power as soon as possible, or you'll be at a huge disadvantage in battle."

Su Ming nodded, indicating that he understood.

Zhang Tianyang was still worried that Su Ming's targets for borrowing power would remain unchanged and that the total amount of power he could borrow would be fixed. Once his Soul Power Level rose, borrowing power might not be very useful anymore.

Su Ming naturally knew the answer to that himself, but he couldn't tell Zhang Tianyang. He could only repeatedly agree with him and say that he would always pay attention to the range of his Borrowed Power in the future.

With the Soul Spirit issue resolved, it was time for Su Ming to begin cultivating.

After thinking it over, Zhang Tianyang decided that he should establish their master-disciple relationship first. Su Ming's talent was outstanding, and there was no guarantee someone wouldn't snatch him away while Zhang Tianyang was in seclusion.

"Su Ming, are you willing to take me as your master?"

"I am," Su Ming said.

He respectfully performed the proper rites and knelt before Zhang Tianyang.

Zhang Tianyang's smile was radiant.

"I, Zhang Tianyang, have taken three disciples in total. You are the third, and most likely the last."

Su Ming listened quietly.

"I've gained some insights and need to enter seclusion for a while. At the shortest, it will be half a year. At the longest, perhaps two years. I may not be able to teach you," Zhang Tianyang said.

"Teacher, your cultivation is more important. I'm also only at the stage of just beginning to explore cultivation, so I don't need much guidance," Su Ming said.

That was indeed true.

Zhang Tianyang had thought the same way when he had previously planned not to accept a disciple and wait a few years before doing so.

"I've arranged for you to attend Sky Sea Academy. It is considered the strongest academy within the Skysea Alliance," Zhang Tianyang said. "Study there, and you'll receive the best training. When I emerge from seclusion, I'll inspect your cultivation progress."

He then told Su Ming a few more things.

The most important matter concerned Su Ming's access privileges within the Spirit Pagoda. Zhang Tianyang had helped raise him to deacon rank, enough to meet all his current needs within the Spirit Pagoda.

For instance, techniques for controlling the various attribute elements could be exchanged for Contribution Points within the Spirit Pagoda. Courses for secondary professions could also be exchanged there. Su Ming's deacon privileges allowed him to unlock every search category. As for Contribution Points, Zhang Tianyang personally transferred one hundred thousand points to him.

The Spirit Pagoda's Contribution Points were similar to those of the Tang Sect and Shrek, and their value was about the same.

Within the Tang Sect, a total of fifteen thousand Contribution Points was enough to reach Level Five Deacon. Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures such as Thousand-Year Sea Dragon Marrow, which could strengthen one's foundation, nourish one's essence, enhance Bloodline Power, and had no side effects, cost only four thousand five hundred Contribution Points. One could imagine the purchasing power of the points Su Ming had received.

After giving his instructions, Zhang Tianyang didn't delay any longer. While his insights were still fresh, he immediately entered seclusion.

He was currently Level 96, and there was a strong chance that this time he would break through to Level 97. By then, his position in the Sky Sea Spirit Pagoda would be even more secure.

Su Ming checked the system within the Spirit Pagoda.

"There are nine deacon ranks. I'm only the lowest, a Level One Deacon, but I can already view all the public content in the system."

"Thousand-Year Whale Rubber costs five thousand Contribution Points."

"The Water Attribute Elemental Control Beginner Tutorial costs one hundred Contribution Points. The advanced tutorial costs five hundred, and the ultimate tutorial costs three thousand..."

"The Blacksmith Basic Compendium costs one thousand Contribution Points? Anyone who exchanges for this is an idiot."

Su Ming was speechless. Just from the details, he could tell that this Basic Compendium could be purchased outside. Buying it with Federation Credits probably wouldn't even cost the equivalent of five hundred Spirit Pagoda Contribution Points.

"Mecha Designer Basic Compendium..."

"Mecha Manufacturer Basic Compendium..."

"Beginner blacksmithing one-on-one customized forging plan, one hundred Contribution Points per month."

"Mecha..."

"It would be most cost-effective to buy a set of these outside. They're just basic knowledge. It takes time to accumulate, not some so-called teaching to master."

Su Ming understood that.

He wasn't a child. He had an adult's way of thinking, so he didn't need so-called guided instruction.

But his Future Body was an orphan and didn't have enough Federation Credits.

Su Ming: ...

"So I can only exchange them with Contribution Points?"

"I should find someone to ask about it first."

He found the deacon responsible for his Martial Soul awakening and asked about the materials in the exchange system and the value of Contribution Points.

"If you want to learn a secondary profession, exchanging for the Basic Compendiums in our Spirit Pagoda system is actually very worthwhile. The so-called basic materials circulating outside vary wildly in quality. Most importantly, even the better ones aren't comprehensive."

After the deacon's explanation, Su Ming took back what he had said at first.

These Basic Compendiums really were worth the price.

Then he could exchange for them.

"Three Basic Compendiums cost three thousand Contribution Points."

He returned to the exchange system and obtained all three sets of basic materials.

Only by obtaining the foundational knowledge as quickly as possible could the ability of his Trinity to study simultaneously reveal itself.

"The only problem is that I need to be the reader. I have to go through all the knowledge once, and then the other two can each choose one field for practical study."

Ten thousand years ago.

"This future Meditation Method really is more sophisticated. It seems unchanged on the surface, but it must have undergone countless rounds of optimization beneath that."

The past Su Ming cultivated using the future Su Ming's Meditation Method, and his progress was extremely fast.

In just two months, he rose from Level 5 to Level 6. Another month passed, and his cultivation speed hadn't slowed.

At this rate, he had hope of reaching Level 9 within half a year. Level 10 within a year wouldn't be a problem.

"Three months have passed. Nuoding Academy is starting today, and it's time to report in."

Through Old Jack's arrangements, Su Ming obtained the work-study student slot shared by several neighboring villages.

"I hope the next few years of study go smoothly."

He only wanted to study peacefully at Nuoding Academy for a few years and research secondary professions in his spare time. He had no intention of stirring up trouble.

A knock sounded at the door, followed by Old Jack's voice.

"Su Ming, get up quickly. We're going to Nuoding City today, so we need to set out early."