Ling Clan Foundation Building Technique, Myriad Spirits Returning to Origin Art

"Good! Good! Good!"

A flicker of excitement crossed Ling You's face as he quickly got up to help Ling Xi to his feet.

"Although I only have a few years left to live, I will definitely teach you everything I know!"

Ling You's original intention was merely to find a successor before he died. Naturally, he was overjoyed to have encountered such an outstanding disciple as Ling Xi.

"I see your strength has already reached the level of a one-star Dou Practitioner. Have you been to the Dou Skill Pavilion to select a cultivation technique?"

Ling You sized up his disciple from head to toe, finding him exceptionally satisfactory no matter how he looked at him.

"Replying to Teacher, I have not yet been to the Dou Skill Pavilion to select a cultivation technique."

Ling Xi shook his head.

The system's next sign-in location was in the Dou Skill Pavilion. His original plan was to go there under the guise of acquiring a cultivation technique after joining the Medicine Hall.

"Since you are my disciple, I will personally take you there."

Ling You pondered for a moment before leading Ling Xi out of the room.

Only after leaving the room did Ling Xi realize that this room was actually located within the Medicine Hall.

The Medicine Hall and the Dou Skill Pavilion were both part of the Clan Academy.

After leaving the Medicine Hall, the two headed directly towards the Dou Skill Pavilion.

According to the rules of the Ling Clan, any descendant whose strength reached one-star Dou Practitioner could choose a foundational cultivation technique from the Dou Skill Pavilion.

As for Dou Skills, it depended on individual talent and luck.

"Is this the Dou Skill Pavilion within the Clan Academy?"

Ling Xi, following behind Ling You, couldn't help but exclaim in admiration as he looked at the massive pavilion before them.

East Ling City was, after all, just an unremarkable city within the Ling Domain. The highest-tier Dou Skill in the Clan Academy's Dou Skill Pavilion was only Earth Tier.

Even so, the Dou Skill Pavilion was the most important place in the Clan Academy, and its defenses were naturally extremely strict.

Even students within the Clan Academy could only enter the Dou Skill Pavilion to select Dou Skills during specific times.

"The Dou Skills in the Dou Skill Pavilion of East Ling City are all trash."

Ling You chuckled as he saw Ling Xi's slightly dazed expression.

"However, the foundational cultivation techniques passed down in our clan are very well-suited to the bloodlines of our Ling Clan people."

Ling You certainly had the right to say such things. Alchemists had always been the wealthiest group on the continent.

Especially the collections of some Alchemy Grandmasters were truly astonishing.

Ling Xi remained silent, merely pursing his lips.

Although his soul power was not yet sufficient to sense the hidden auras here, for some reason, he still had a feeling of being spied upon.

"Ling Yang, you old fellow, what are you still pretending for?"

Their footsteps stopped before the Dou Skill Pavilion, and an invisible barrier blocked their path.

"Ling You, why are you here at the Dou Skill Pavilion instead of waiting to die in the Medicine Hall?"

A leisurely voice rang out, and a familiar figure appeared not far in front of them.

"My disciple has broken through to one-star Dou Practitioner. According to clan rules, he can come to the Dou Skill Pavilion to choose a cultivation technique of our clan for inheritance."

Ling You snorted, showing no pleasant expression towards Ling Yang.

"Disciple?"

Ling Yang couldn't help but glance at Ling Xi. His expression wasn't one of surprise, but rather of relief.

"Speaking of which, I should thank you. If you hadn't discovered this child during the Bloodline Awakening Ceremony, I wouldn't have gained such a disciple."

Ling You's tone carried a hint of pride.

"Consider it a favor. Before I die, I'll refine a pill for you for free."

"Taking a descendant with a First-grade Bloodline as a disciple... that truly sounds like something you would do."

Ling Yang ignored Ling You's offer to refine a pill for free and gave a wry smile.

"Can a descendant with only a First-grade Bloodline truly inherit your legacy?"

"You don't need to worry about that."

Ling You rolled his eyes.

"I remember your name is... Ling Xi, right?"

Ling Yang's gaze fell on Ling Xi again.

"Ling Xi greets Elder Ling Yang."

Ling Xi immediately bowed respectfully to Ling Yang.

"Elder Ling You is one of the few Eighth-grade Alchemists in our clan. Since he has taken you as a disciple, your talent in alchemy should not be low."

Ling Yang cautioned with a serious expression.

"Even though your bloodline level is low, you must still study diligently. Don't let your talent go to waste."

An Eighth-grade Alchemist was considered an Alchemy Grandmaster even among the ancient races.

Before Yao Lao was betrayed by Han Feng, he was also a peak Eighth-grade Alchemist.

However, Ling Xi couldn't quite understand why such an Alchemy Grandmaster wasn't staying in the Ling Realm, but instead was in a Medicine Hall in an obscure small city on the edge of the Ling Domain.

And what was the deal with his teacher's injuries.

"Yes, I will definitely follow your teachings."

Despite having many questions in his heart, Ling Xi solemnly nodded.

"I think you've been in the Clan Academy for too long, and you lecture everyone you meet like this," Ling You scoffed from the side.

"You brought this child to choose a cultivation technique. Are you intending to get our clan's Foundation Building technique?"

Ling Yang ignored Ling You's sarcastic remark and asked, looking at him.

Although cultivation techniques and fighting skills on the Dou Qi Continent were divided into Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow tiers.

For Dou Practitioners, higher-tier techniques weren't always better.

According to the theories in the Clan Academy, everyone below the Dou King level was merely in the foundational stage of building their base.

Only by laying a solid foundation during this stage could one have a better chance of breaking through to higher limitations in the future.

And in this process of Foundation Building, innate talent and utilizing various medicinal pills to enhance one's potential and foundation were naturally of utmost importance.

However, the role of cultivation techniques was equally indispensable.

Especially in ancient races and some major powers, the cultivation of their juniors had already formed a system.

What tier of cultivation technique and fighting skill to practice at what stage, and at what age to break through to what level.

These were all predetermined matters.

"Since I came personally, I naturally want our clan's Myriad Spirits Returning to Origin Art."

Ling You's expression became serious for the first time in a while.

It wasn't just him; even Ling Yang raised an eyebrow upon hearing the name of the technique.

"Although this technique is said to be our Ling Clan's best Foundation Building technique, it is incredibly difficult to cultivate," Ling Yang said after a moment of silence, his voice deepening.

"Even the most gifted prodigies with extremely high bloodline levels in the Ling Realm have almost never chosen to cultivate this technique."

"Are you that confident in this child's talent?"

Although the Myriad Spirits Returning to Origin Art was only a High Yellow Tier technique, it was rumored to have been created by the Dou God expert who founded the Ling Clan.

This technique was different from ordinary cultivation techniques that focus on Dou Qi. It emphasized the eight words: "Guide Spirit into Body, Urge Soul, Nourish Soul."

The so-called "spirit" was the Spiritual Qi between heaven and earth. Usually, only high-level alchemists of Seventh-grade or above could sense the Spiritual Qi in the world.

Even Xiao Yan, back then, only managed to sense the Spiritual Qi when he was a Seventh-grade Alchemist and coincidentally obtained the Spirit Nurturing Dust.