Chapter 152 – Of Royal Descent! (1/2)

152 – Of royal descent!

“Teacher Xiahou—” Li Muyang helplessly stared at Xiahou Qianbai as if at a loss for words. He felt humiliated.

“Do you think I'm wrong?” A serious expression was plastered all over Xiahou Qianba's face. “Without the foundation, you dare attempt to slay dragons? Without the foundation how could you slay a dragon?”

“Teacher Xiahou, I understand what you're saying. What you said is true. But what I meant to ask you is that–with my current physical condition, how can I step-by-step advance to the Dragon Slayer realm?” Li Muyang asked, his face full of sincerity. This was a question he was always eager to know. Previously, he had no teacher for him to ask and could only find out by himself, as well as rely on the superficial memories that emerged time-to-time from his mind. Now, there's a Starry Sky teacher standing right in front of him, how could he pa.s.s up such a great opportunity?

Worried that he would be misunderstood as overestimating his capabilities, Li Muyang urgently explained in a low voice: “I don't have to reach the Dragon Slayer realm; however, I think it's good to have goals to pursue, right? Otherwise, what would be the difference between us and maggots?”

“There is rarely someone in the Dragon Slayer realm in the world, even in thousands of years. However, dreams are good–” Xiahou Qianbai said with a smile. “First of all, you have to build your foundation—–”

“——”

“Of course, there's a variety of ways in building a foundation. The major sects and will naturally have their own special ways of establis.h.i.+ng foundations. Their techniques that are pa.s.sed down are rarely seen in the world. And coupled with the benefits of Lings.h.i.+ elixir, which allows them to advance at a tremendous pace, they are far ahead of ordinary cultivationers. Not to mention the royal family and n.o.ble families, whenever they ask for money they receive money, whenever they demand people they get people, and even all the natural resources are under their control. In order to continue the royalty's qi channel and to extend their clan's interests, regardless of cost, they would train and improve their talented disciples. Their cultivation progress is astonis.h.i.+ng.”

“Also, there are some treasures that can only be acquired by fateful encounters. If one can obtain the sacred treasures and weapons listed inside [Treasures and Weapons] or the beneficial elixirs listed inside the [Sacred Medicine], might have a chance to catch up with them—But, for ordinary cultivators, they also need to find a good teacher, and then under a teacher's guidance, establish a good foundation. Within Starry Sky, there are also various methods of building foundation, if students are interested they can also look for it–Of course, good or bad, will depend on one's nature.”

Xiahou Qianbai's gaze swept across Li Muyang's face, saying very proudly: “Although you're majoring in Dragon Slayer, but Yang Xiaohu's strength–is a little weaker than mines. He entered into the Tao through reading, that itself is very difficult. Also, every person who entered the Tao through writings achieved great success in the future. For example, poets Li Qiubai and Du Ruofu, who both left behind their colourful name in the history of Starry Sky, are figures who are admired and missed by many.”

“Starry Sky Academy recruits the best in the world. There are people who cultivates well, people good at incantations, painting, writing, music or even farming–Of course, each student is a leader in their respective field, and also has an aura and very good prospects. If not, why would they be admitted into Starry Sky Academy?”

Li Muyang's excitement grew greater and greater, his voice sounding as though he was controlling his joy as much as was possible, asking: “Teacher Xiahou, what makes me stand out?”

“I don't know.” Xiahou Qianbai shook his head, saying vaguely: “Maybe your background is more tough?”