Su Ye turned to look at Principal Zhang.
Principal Zhang looked excited.
A Special Physique, of all things.
And from the sound of it... greater strength, faster speed, and stronger recovery.
It was a physique made for battle.
It looked like Fangyuan City Second Middle School was about to produce another genius.
When he met Su Ye's eyes, Principal Zhang chuckled.
"This is a benefit from the school. I just checked your records. You were studying the low-level Shadow Art, weren't you? A method like that obviously doesn't suit you, so I've applied for permission for you to study a high-level Cultivation Method."
In the world of Martial Arts, resources were allocated according to talent and strength.
Cultivation Methods were resources too.
Su Ye had begun studying Martial Arts at sixteen. Because his Talent was nothing exceptional, he had only been assigned the low-level Shadow Art.
Now that he had awakened a Supernatural Ability, the principal had secured him access to a high-level method.
"Thank you, Principal Zhang."
Su Ye wasted no time. He turned back to the Light Screen and began looking through the options.
At last, he chose one.
The Abyssal Demon Dragon Technique.
Legend had it that a predecessor of the Human Race had once been fortunate enough to witness an ancient beast, the Abyssal Demon Dragon, hunting. Using a trace of its aura and what he had observed of its fighting style, he created this high-level Cultivation Method: the Abyssal Demon Dragon Technique.
The Abyssal Demon Dragon Technique focused on strength and killing power.
Applying the blood of dragon-type Star Beasts could strengthen the body, while gathering Baleful Aura through constant killing could temper it and increase its destructive power...
As Su Ye made his final confirmation, a streak of light shot into his forehead.
An enormous amount of information burst into his mind, all of it concerning the Abyssal Demon Dragon Technique.
An impression of the Abyssal Demon Dragon's Intent slowly merged into his body as well.
This was also how Dong Huang protected high-level Cultivation Methods. Anyone who wanted to learn one had to apply through the system, then exchange for and study it before the Tongtian Tower. No written text was involved, making the methods much harder to spread.
As for teaching someone by reciting a method afterward... many Cultivation Methods required the transmission of Intent. Words alone were far less effective.
Su Ye did not know how much time had passed before he finally woke.
The Light Screen had vanished. Instead, Principal Zhang's gleaming head filled his vision.
"How do you feel?"
"I feel... pretty good."
"Good. While that Intent is still in your body, Su Ye, you should try switching methods right away."
Su Ye nodded. He had been thinking the same thing.
He sat cross-legged and began circulating the Star Power in his body according to the Abyssal Demon Dragon Technique.
[High-level Cultivation Method detected: Abyssal Demon Dragon Technique. Burn 60 Slaughter Value to switch Cultivation Methods?]
There it is.
The corners of Su Ye's mouth lifted.
This was why he had not immediately burned his Slaughter Value to raise his Cultivation Level after obtaining the system.
Just as he had expected, Slaughter Value could let him switch to a high-level Cultivation Method in an instant.
And once he had switched...
Su Ye immediately selected "Yes."
A strange power flowed through his body.
His Star Power rapidly changed from the Shadow Art to the Abyssal Demon Dragon Technique.
But he was not done.
Burn Slaughter Value. Upgrade!
The Slaughter Value on Su Ye's panel began to fall rapidly.
[40 Slaughter Value burned. Cultivation Level +1.]
Boom!
Su Ye's body shook.
He had broken through.
Fourth Level of Kaiyuan!
But Su Ye did not stop.
Keep burning.
[50 Slaughter Value burned. Cultivation Level +1.]
Boom!
Su Ye's aura surged again.
Fifth Level of Kaiyuan!
Again!
[60 Slaughter Value burned. Cultivation Level +1.]
Sixth Level of Kaiyuan!
The figures on Su Ye's panel had changed.
[Host]: Su Ye [Supernatural Ability]: Vampire · Newborn (can evolve) [Cultivation Level]: Abyssal Demon Dragon Technique · Sixth Level of Kaiyuan [Martial Skill]: Basic Combat Technique · Mastery [Talent]: None [Slaughter Value]: 235.6
He could probably raise his Cultivation Level further if he kept burning Slaughter Value.
But Su Ye stopped there.
After all, he was a low-key person.
Besides, he wanted to test whether burning Slaughter Value could improve his Martial Skill. He needed to save some for that.
Su Ye slowly stopped circulating the technique and opened his eyes.
And then...
He found himself staring into Principal Zhang's eyes, which seemed twice their normal size.
What kind of monster is that?
Su Ye nearly threw a punch, but managed to stop himself at the last moment.
"Principal Zhang, what are you doing?"
Principal Zhang rubbed his bald head, still looking incredulous.
"You've already finished switching Cultivation Methods?"
"And your Cultivation Level rose three levels the first time you practiced a high-level method?!"
Was this kid even human?!
To Principal Zhang, Su Ye was still a weakling whether he was at the Third Level of Kaiyuan or the Sixth.
Even so, the speed of his progress nearly made Principal Zhang's eyes pop out.
"I got lucky."
Su Ye smiled faintly.
"Maybe this method is a particularly good fit for my physique."
Principal Zhang nodded.
"Yes, the Abyssal Demon Dragon Technique does suit your awakened physique. And Supernatural Ability Awakeners usually see a burst of rapid progress right after awakening. Put that way, it makes sense."
Like hell it did!
Second High School had produced several Supernatural Ability Awakeners before, but none had improved as outrageously fast as Su Ye.
Principal Zhang took a deep breath.
Whatever the reason, Su Ye's rapid progress could only be a good thing.
Principal Zhang took Su Ye back to the school, then brought him into the principal's office.
There, he took out several items.
Two bottles of Primary Nutrient Solution.
Two bottles of Star Beast Essence Blood.
And a black bank card.
"Principal Zhang, what's all this...?"
Su Ye already had an idea, but asked anyway.
Principal Zhang said, "These are the resources the school is providing you. As a Supernatural Ability Awakener, you'll receive two bottles of Primary Nutrient Solution from the school every month."
"These two bottles contain the Essence Blood of dragon-type Star Beasts. Apply it to your body while practicing the Abyssal Demon Dragon Technique, and you'll get better results. Consider it the school's support."
"As for this bank card... there's six hundred thousand in the account. Five hundred thousand is the school's reward for a Supernatural Ability Awakener. The other hundred thousand came from your Class Teacher, Teacher Lan."
This time, Su Ye was genuinely surprised. "Teacher Lan?"
He had expected the school to provide him with resources.
Those resources were why he had reported his awakening to the school immediately.
He had not expected Lan Jingfei to give him money too.
Principal Zhang had looked into Su Ye's background and knew his family was ordinary, even struggling financially.
No wonder Lan Jingfei had given Su Ye money out of her own pocket.
"Teacher Lan hopes you'll use it to buy resources and grow stronger as soon as possible. If you want to thank her, do your best to get into the Elite Class and earn a good score on the Gaokao."
Su Ye put everything away and nodded.
The Elite Class?
He would get in!
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