The Correct Way to Use the System

This is likely true.

After all, the introductory techniques provided to new disciples are remarkable ones capable of reaching the Dao Foundation Realm, and the introductory Dao Arts are top-tier.

The Azure Cloud Realm is merely a minor world; high-grade Dao Arts are already rare, let alone top-tier ones.

Returning to the main topic.

Chen Xuan quickly set out to practice the Dao Art.

The system truly did not disappoint him; although the Flowing Cloud Technique was cultivating on its own, it did not hinder him from learning the Dao Art.

The Flowing Cloud Technique's cultivation did not affect him, and his use of spiritual energy did not interfere with the Flowing Cloud Technique.

Not bad, not bad at all.

It took Chen Xuan three days to successfully reach the introductory level of Flowing Cloud Myriad Forms.

Within the Cloud Sea Sect, Chen Xuan could only be considered to have average talent, but across the entire Azure Cloud Realm, his talent was actually quite decent; otherwise, he would never have been able to join the Cloud Sea Sect.

Following the successful entry into Flowing Cloud Myriad Forms.

Chen Xuan stepped out into the courtyard, intending to give it a try.

This is a Dao Art with extremely strong functionality.

The core of Flowing Cloud Myriad Forms lies in the word "change."

Using cloud energy as a base, it adapts to all combat scenarios through morphological transformations.

When an attack is needed, the clouds turn into blades and swords; when defense is needed, they turn into shields and walls; when control is needed, they turn into chains; when deception is needed, they turn into illusions.

Chen Xuan activated the Dao Art, and a long sword formed from cloud energy fell into his hand.

Waving the long sword, it felt just like a real blade; this Dao Art was truly miraculous.

"As expected of a top-tier Dao Art..."

Chen Xuan sighed with emotion.

Next, Chen Xuan tried transforming it into other implements.

Its utility was indeed vast and extensive.

The Cloud Sea Sect truly had nothing to be criticized for regarding its disciples; upon entry, they provided a technique capable of reaching the Dao Foundation Realm, as well as the top-tier Dao Art, Flowing Cloud Myriad Forms.

The other Dao Art issued was also not bad; it was a high-grade Dao Art named Flowing Cloud Moon-Stepping, which was a movement-based technique.

In addition, each new disciple was given three mid-grade magical artifacts.

These consisted of a long sword engraved with the characters "Flowing Cloud," a cloud-shaped flight artifact, and a Storage Bag.

Although these were standard-issue artifacts held by every disciple of the Cloud Sea Sect, it was already an incredibly generous gesture.

Chen Xuan summoned the system panel.

[Host: Chen Xuan]
[Realm: Qi Gathering Level 1]
[Spirit Awakening Points: 4]
[Technique: Flowing Cloud Technique (Spirit Awakened)]
[Dao Art: Flowing Cloud Myriad Forms · Introductory (Not Spirit Awakened)]

He wondered what use there would be in awakening a Dao Art.

It would likely allow it to cultivate on its own, thereby increasing the proficiency of the Dao Art.

The proficiency of Dao Arts is divided into five levels: Introductory, Proficient, Minor Success, Major Success, and Perfection.

Without a shred of hesitation, Chen Xuan directly awakened Flowing Cloud Myriad Forms.

[Your Dao Art "Flowing Cloud Myriad Forms" casts a look of disdain at your technique "Flowing Cloud Technique."]

[What kind of low-grade technique is this? The spiritual energy you've cultivated tastes all wrong.]

[Your technique "Flowing Cloud Technique" is enraged and is elbowing your Dao Art "Flowing Cloud Myriad Forms."]

[Without the spiritual energy I cultivate, even if you were a supreme Dao Art, you'd be nothing!]

[Your technique and Dao Art are currently brawling.]

Chen Xuan: "..."

What the hell do you mean, my technique and Dao Art are brawling!?

Can you two be serious and start grinding already?

He clearly wanted to see them competing to improve, not some damn brawl!

[Your technique has suppressed your Dao Art.]

[Your Dao Art "Flowing Cloud Myriad Forms" is furious; a newly born low-grade technique has actually forbidden it from using spiritual energy.]

It secretly swore in its heart that it would repay today's humiliation a hundredfold in the future!

Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west; do not bully a youth because he is poor!

Your Dao technique "Flowing Cloud Myriad Forms" has begun frantic cultivation!

Wait until my Dao technique reaches perfection and I condense a Dao Seal; I shall beat your low-level technique until it kowtows and calls me Daddy!

Your technique "Flowing Cloud Technique" is deeply disdainful.

Enemies defeated by my hand have never been considered rivals. I will give you time to catch up, until you can no longer even see my back.

Your technique "Flowing Cloud Technique" has begun frantic cultivation!

This works too?

He realized that this system definitely had some issues.

Ever since his techniques and Dao techniques underwent Spirit Awakening, they had all developed some minor quirks.

They were full of snarky remarks and were quite foul-mouthed.

However... then again.

Although the two of them had some small problems, at least they had started cultivating.

The result was still good.

Everyone was happy.

You guys cultivate well, and I'll go get some good rest.

Hmm... of course, the resting part was a joke.

He still had one Dao technique on hand that he hadn't learned yet.

He couldn't waste time; he had to learn it as soon as possible and perform Spirit Awakening.

Although Flowing Cloud Moon-Stepping was only a high-level Dao technique.

If he couldn't convert his Spirit Awakening Points into strength quickly, hoarding them would be pointless.

Only by becoming stronger as quickly as possible could he obtain more resources, become even stronger, and continue to gain Spirit Awakening Points.

Once he mastered Flowing Cloud Moon-Stepping, he could truly rest.

Then, everything would depend on his three "big brothers."

Flowing Cloud Moon-Stepping was easier to master than Flowing Cloud Myriad Forms.

Chen Xuan spent two days successfully entering the introductory stage.

Then, it was time for the Spirit Awakening of Flowing Cloud Moon-Stepping.

Your Dao technique "Flowing Cloud Moon-Stepping" is announcing its arrival.

Flowing clouds leave no trace, stepping on the moon leaves no shadow; my name is Flowing Cloud Moon-Stepping!

Your Dao technique "Flowing Cloud Myriad Forms" is throwing heavy punches at your Dao technique "Flowing Cloud Moon-Stepping."

"No... why are they fighting again?"

Chen Xuan was speechless; they were truly troubled youths.

Your Dao technique "Flowing Cloud Moon-Stepping" has been beaten into submission; it is forced to acknowledge your Dao technique "Flowing Cloud Myriad Forms" as its big brother.

Your Dao technique "Flowing Cloud Myriad Forms" feels like it's on a roll again.

Your Dao technique "Flowing Cloud Myriad Forms" is leading your Dao technique "Flowing Cloud Moon-Stepping" to gang up on your technique.

Your technique has suppressed your Dao techniques.

Chen Xuan: "..."

"If you're bad, practice more. Why are you so bad yet love to play?"

Chen Xuan couldn't help but retort.

Your Dao techniques have turned red with rage upon hearing your words.

Your Dao techniques have begun to cultivate until they drop dead!

Chen Xuan smiled; now he could finally get some good rest.

Not only could his techniques and Dao techniques cultivate on their own.

Moreover, their cultivation speed was much faster than if Chen Xuan were to cultivate himself.

For the next period of time.

Chen Xuan lived a very leisurely life.

Every day, he would drink tea, read books, and occasionally tend to the herb fields in Hundred Herb Valley.

Come to think of it, the Cloud Sea Sect had many herb gardens, but Hundred Herb Valley was the worst among them.

That was also the reason why there was no one else here.

As for just how bad Hundred Herb Valley is?

Let's put it this way: the sect doesn't even mandate that Hundred Herb Valley hand over any spiritual herbs.

In truth, this place was originally rich in spiritual energy.

It was only years ago that, for some unknown reason, the spiritual energy dissipated and has never recovered.

Most of what can be grown here now are merely unranked spiritual herbs.

There are only a few first-grade spiritual herbs.

The sect doesn't even care to have them.

Therefore, the spiritual herbs grown in Hundred Herb Valley are entirely at the disposal of its disciples.

They can be turned in for contribution points, or sold privately in exchange for cultivation resources.

This serves as a small form of compensation for the disciples of Hundred Herb Valley.

After all, the spiritual energy here is far too thin; being assigned to this place is essentially equivalent to being exiled to the frontier.

Cloud Sea Sect is actually quite humane.