Today's third update: Chapter 1034! 3/4!
"This book..." Tree Sage hesitated slightly before answering, "was not originally owned by Qufu Academy!"
"Qufu Academy has recorded quite a few paths to sainthood for various elements, but all of them were painstakingly sought out by the academy's masters through countless hardships. Every powerhouse has their own unique cultivation methods. No one is willing to selflessly offer their cultivation insights to others!"
"Besides fearing that malicious people might learn them, more importantly, if a Saint Realm expert were to make their cultivation methods public, it would mean exposing all their strengths and weaknesses. If their enemies learned of them, it could place them in great danger!"
So that was how it was!
Xu Kun came to a realization. Holding the Classic of Waterways, now split in two, he understood the weight of this gift!
"Come, choose the subjects you wish to study. Once you complete each stage of learning, I will initiate your next assessment!"
"Wait!" Hearing Li Yian's voice in his mind, Xu Kun stopped him.
"What is it?"
"Um... Tree Sage, aside from the subjects I choose, can I borrow the other books as well?"
Tree Sage froze, and there was no response for a long while.
Just as Xu Kun was about to give up, Tree Sage finally came back to his senses.
"Normally, only the books for your chosen subjects can be provided to you. I just asked for instructions, and the master of the secret realm said that all the books here may be opened to you. However, aside from your chosen subjects, the other categories will not be included in the assessments!"
Xu Kun smiled and cupped his hands toward Tree Sage. "Please thank Confucius on my behalf!"
Tree Sage said nothing. Xu Kun silently called,