The night was as black as ink.
In the work-study dormitory at Nuoding Junior Soul Master Academy.
Tang San sat cross-legged on the edge of his bed, having just finished cultivating, with undisguised excitement on his face.
"Level fifteen!"
Reaching level fifteen just four months or so after enrolling made him something of a legend even in Nuoding Academy's history.
Just then, the door was pushed open a crack.
Yu Xiaogang walked in carrying two chicken drumsticks wrapped in oilproof paper.
"Level fifteen?"
"Yes, I just broke through." Tang San ceased circulating the Mysterious Heaven Skill and jumped off the bed.
"Little San, these are to supplement your meals. You're still growing, so replenishing your energy is important."
"Thank you, Teacher." Tang San accepted the drumsticks without standing on ceremony and took big bites. "Chicken, you're too delicious!"
The oil lamp in the room flickered.
Yu Xiaogang sighed. "Little San, you leveled up so quickly because you've been practicing the Angel Sacred Guidance Skill, haven't you? Which stage have you reached?"
Tang San froze, his fingers involuntarily tightening around the drumstick. "Teacher, yes, my Mysterious... Angel Sacred Guidance Skill has already reached the second stage."
Yu Xiaogang nodded. "I thought so. Everyone is practicing this cultivation method now. Many academies have already made the Angel Sacred Guidance Skill a compulsory course for new students.
"I heard the Heaven Dou Empire's Heaven Dou Imperial Academy recently added a new graduation requirement: students must reach the third stage of the Angel Sacred Guidance Skill before graduating. Otherwise, no matter how high their Soul Power is, they'll have to delay graduation.
"I also heard that Spirit Hall is apparently drafting a certification system.
"Reaching the fourth stage of the Angel Sacred Guidance Skill will qualify you for a junior Skill Transmission Master certificate