Those words made Ning Jing and the other two look at Qin Feng with a complex expression—a mix of envy and shock, but above all, a sense of resigned acceptance, as if thinking, ’Of course.’
’This monster could never be judged by common standards.’
"So, Qin Feng, there’s only one thing you need to do right now."
Instructor Chu Qi concluded, "And that is to learn how to control your Mental Power as quickly as possible and officially break through to the sixth-level Soaring Realm. After that, you can start practicing a Fourth-level Killing Technique. With your monstrous talent, I’m sure it won’t be long before your strength experiences another explosive increase."
"Now that we’ve covered the immediate future, let me briefly tell you about the path of cultivation after level six."
Liang You cleared his throat, his expression growing serious. "Once you reach level six, the primary focus of your cultivation will change. It will no longer be just about increasing your life force index; you’ll have to add Mental Power cultivation to the list."
"This is because, from the sixth-level Soaring Realm to the final push to become a Planet-level Life Form, there is one unshakable, mandatory threshold: your Spiritual Power Index must reach 100. And progress in Mental Power is extremely slow. There are no shortcuts. It demands arduous, persistent training—the kind that wears away stone one drop at a time."
"Furthermore, Mental Power cultivation follows the same fundamental principle of training found throughout the Cosmos: push to the limit, recover, and improve. It’s just like how you temper your physical bodies. The difference, however, is that the mind is far more fragile than the body. Pushing your Mental Power to its limit is incredibly difficult and extremely dangerous. The slightest misstep can cause irreversible damage—in mild cases, mental confusion; in severe ones, brain death."
"Therefore, Mental Power cultivation relies on three core methods. The first is practicing profound meditation techniques, like the *Emperor’s Meditation Technique*. The second is to practice Fourth-level Killing Techniques, which consume a vast amount of Mental Power. The third is to engage in frequent, high-intensity battles.
All three methods are meant to apply sufficient pressure to your Mental Power, fatiguing it and pushing it toward its limit.
Afterward, you achieve slow recovery and improvement through large amounts of deep sleep, or by supplementing with expensive Mental Power recovery Potions.
And the cycle repeats."
"That’s more or less it."
This detailed explanation was like a shining beacon, clearly illuminating the Martial Dao path ahead for Qin Feng and the other three. It gave them a crystal-clear understanding of what cultivation after level six entailed.
"Come on. No amount of theory beats actual practice."
Liang You smiled. "Follow me. I’m taking you somewhere."
With that, the two Instructors led Qin Feng and the three others down from the arena. They passed through the bustling combat zone and arrived in a much quieter, more solemn area.
Here stood rows of towering metal structures, each as black as ink. Their surfaces were bare, devoid of any decoration save for cold, impersonal numbers.
The Energy Fluctuations in the air grew faint here, and it felt as though even sound was being absorbed.
Liang You led them into one of the towers, stopping before a heavy alloy door.
"This is the exclusive Cultivation Quiet Chamber that the Warband provides for its high-level members."
Instructor Chu Qi explained, "Each of these chambers is built entirely from a special material called Void Stone, which is capable of completely blocking out all external Mental Power probes and influence. Practicing Mental Power techniques here is more than ten times as effective as in your dorm rooms."
He pointed to the door. "Of course, it’s not cheap. Renting one for a year costs one hundred thousand Contribution Points."
Qin Feng understood. ’Another huge expense,’ he thought.
’But for the sake of efficiency, it’s a price that has to be paid.’
"You’ve already redeemed the *Empire’s Basics of Mental Power Control* from the Battle Commander, haven’t you?"
Liang You asked, looking at Qin Feng.
Qin Feng nodded.
"Very good."
Liang You pushed open the heavy door, and a wave of absolute, profound silence washed over them.
The room wasn’t large, only about thirty square meters. The walls, floor, and ceiling were all made of a dark black material that seemed to swallow light, making one feel as if they were adrift in the void of the deep Cosmos.
"Now, begin your training."
Instructor Chu Qi’s voice echoed in the Quiet Chamber, sounding exceptionally clear. "Our expectation is for you to reach the ’initiation’ stage with this basic technique within three months."
...
Dragon Jade chimed in with a smile. "After my breakthrough, I trained here too, under the guidance of an Instructor. It took me about... two months to successfully reach the initiation stage."
His words held a faint trace of smugness, a clear sign of pride in his own talent.
"I was a bit slower than him," the usually taciturn Ning Jing spoke up, his tone flat as he stated the fact. "It took me exactly three months."
"Ahem," Nissan scratched his short golden hair and let out an embarrassed laugh. "I was the slowest. It took me a full four months just to barely get my foot in the door. Qin Feng, you’d better not be slower than me!"
The two Instructors chuckled at their exchange.
"Dragon Jade’s talent for Mental Power is top-tier in his year, and Ning Jing possesses a tenacious Will, which is why they were so fast. Nissan is impatient by nature, so he was a bit slower," Liang You explained. "Setting a three-month goal for you is meant to be a source of pressure, but it’s also a testament to our faith in your talent."
"During this time, Chu Qi and I will take turns personally guiding you and answering any questions you have about your training. So don’t be afraid to experiment."
"Alright, begin. Let’s see how long it takes a monster like you—the one who created ’Qian Yuan’ from scratch—to reach the initiation stage of the *Empire’s Basics of Mental Power Control*."