"Because we don't have an immortal root."
A female student spoke up.
"What you said is correct."
As Wu Jing spoke, several pieces of chalk automatically flew up and began writing on the blackboard.
First Stage
Visualization
Second Stage
Qi Cultivation
Third Stage
Body Strengthening
Fourth Stage
Foundation Establishment
Wu Jing pointed at the words "Visualization" and continued, "An immortal root is what many people call a Spiritual Root. Those born with a Spiritual Root are, in your words, like magnets."
"These people can effortlessly absorb the spiritual energy in the world, which are the extraordinary factors."
"Those without a Spiritual Root find it difficult to perceive the existence of extraordinary factors. Therefore, the Ancient Immortal created this cultivation system."
"Through Visualization, one strengthens the soul, gives birth to Divine Sense, uses Divine Sense to perceive and absorb the extraordinary factors in the world, thus allowing ordinary people without talent to also embark on the path of cultivation."
Wei Dong nudged Jiang Chuan with his elbow, "Jiang Chuan, did you hear that? You're a big magnet."
Jiang Chuan's face darkened, "You're the magnet!"
"Teacher, why is the third stage Body Strengthening? Don't ancient texts say Cultivators only practice Qi refinement?" a male student asked, voicing his confusion.
Wu Jing didn't answer, but instead asked another question, "What is cultivation for?"
"Immortality."
Many students answered in unison.
"But dead people can't achieve immortality. If you only refine Qi and not the body, doesn't that make you a glass cannon, as they say online? Even low-stage Cultivators can pose a great threat to high-stage Cultivators."
Wu Jing slid his claw to the words "Qi Cultivation" on the blackboard, and at the same time, a piece of chalk flew up again and began writing rapidly.
"Once you Cultivate spiritual energy within yourselves, when the spiritual energy is like a stream the thickness of a baby's arm, it is considered complete."
"With the help of spiritual energy, you can not only activate some Talismans and cast some minor Spells, but you can also use spiritual energy to temper your Physical Body."
"So, does that mean I'm already a second-stage Cultivator?"
Jiang Chuan immediately recalled what the female nurse he had killed said.
"She said I completed skin tempering. Could it be that I've already broken through to the third stage without realizing it?"
Just as Jiang Chuan's thoughts were churning, the chalk finished writing and fell back into the chalk box.
Ten more large words appeared on the blackboard.
Skin Tempering, Muscle Training, Bone Strengthening, Blood Changing, Metamorphosis.
"The Body Strengthening stage is divided into five layers. Each time you undergo a transformation, your strength will increase by six to eight hundred jin."
Wu Jing picked up the "Happy Water" from the desk and took a big gulp.
"Five thousand years ago, only Cultivators at the fourth stage were called true Cultivators. Do you know why?"
"Because, fourth-stage Cultivators possess mana."
The one who answered Wu Jing's question was a tall young woman.
The girl had a delicate oval face, and beneath her long eyelashes were a pair of bright, captivating apricot eyes.
Most eye-catching was her waist-length hair. Among the dark strands, several were wine-red, hard to conceal, and under the sunlight, they looked like flowing flames, particularly striking.
"I heard Meng Nanxi isn't practicing the Great Sun God Art, but a cultivation method even stronger than the Great Sun God Art. I didn't expect her body to already start mutating after just one day."
Wei Dong's eyes were full of envy, "It seems her entry into the Elite Class is a sure thing."
"Even stronger than the Great Sun God Art?"
Jiang Chuan looked at the young woman, who was considered one of the most beautiful people in the First High School of Immortal Sect, with great surprise.
In his opinion, the Great Sun God Art was already earth-shattering.
Devouring all the essence of the Dari (Great Sun) to transform into one's own power, gaining immense power capable of slaying gods and destroying Immortals.
What cultivation method could possibly be stronger than the Great Sun God Art?
"What you said is correct."
Wu Jing raised a hand, and a torrent of green energy surged out, transforming into green beverage bottles that descended from the sky, landing on the desks of the fifty students in Class 2 of the first year.
Jiang Chuan subconsciously reached out to grab a bottle. Immediately, a warm sensation spread from his palm throughout his body.
"Spiritual energy is formless and intangible, invisible and untouchable, but mana is tangible and has substance."
"Divine Power cast using mana is more than ten times more powerful than that cast with spiritual energy. Furthermore, with mana, Cultivators can achieve aerial flight."
"Therefore, in the ancient era five thousand years ago, when the Ancient Immortal had not yet sealed the mountain and fallen into slumber, only fourth-stage Cultivators were considered Cultivators, and those in the first three stages were regarded as Mortals."
As soon as Wu Jing finished speaking, Meng Nanxi's voice sounded again.
"Teacher, I heard that everyone's Foundation Establishment is different. Is that true?"
"That is indeed the case."
Wu Jing paused, then continued, "Foundation Establishment varies from person to person. Even identical twins won't form the same Foundation Establishment. Even if the Foundation Establishments look similar, their abilities will differ."
"It can be said that every Foundation Establishment is unique."
"In the ancient era, many extremely terrifying Foundation Establishments appeared, such as the Five Elements Divine Wheel. The Five Elements Divine Wheel can control the power of the Five Elements. All Five Elements Divine Powers and Spells are ineffective against the Five Elements Divine Wheel, and can even be controlled by it."
"There was also a Cultivator named Daoist Hua Xu, whose Foundation Establishment was called the Heaven-Evolving Mirror. Any magical treasure illuminated by its light could be replicated by the Heaven-Evolving Mirror."
Many students in Class 2 of the first year all showed expressions of anticipation.
Everyone was curious about what miraculous properties their Foundation Establishment would have when they formed it.
Jiang Chuan was no exception.
"I wonder what kind of Foundation Establishment I can form?"
Jiang Chuan immediately thought of the Blood Sea Divine Sect follower he had killed.
"According to Teacher Wu Jing, I should have only cultivated spiritual energy. Why was I able to destroy the blood-red mana he controlled? Could it be that I'm too much of a Genius?"
The more Jiang Chuan thought about it, the more he felt that must be the case.
Wu Jing also said that this cultivation system was created by the Ancient Immortal for Cultivators without Spiritual Roots.
He could directly skip the first stage, Cultivate the second stage, and might even have completed parts of the third stage.
Furthermore, the Blood Sea Divine Sect follower's mana wasn't cultivated by himself; it was obtained by sacrificing to the Blood Sea Demon Immortal.
It definitely couldn't compare to true mana.
It was also normal for him, as a Genius with a Spiritual Root, to Cultivate spiritual energy that was stronger than that of ordinary people without talent.
"Foundation Establishment is too far away for you right now, so I'll stop here today. Next, I'll talk about some common cultivation knowledge. Everyone, take out your notebooks and take notes."
As Wu Jing spoke, the chalk flew up again and began writing some cultivation precautions on the blackboard.
For example, the Yin God is fragile; even sunlight can burn the Yin God, so you must never let it leave the body.
Ding-a-ling! Ding-a-ling! Ding-a-ling!
Unconsciously, 45 minutes passed, and the class bell rang.
"Students, for the first class this afternoon, go directly to the Visualization Room. I will lead everyone to begin Visualization and Cultivate the Yin God."
"The importance of Divine Sense to modern Cultivators far surpasses that in the ancient era. Everyone must Cultivate diligently."
Accompanied by a deep voice, a burly man in military uniform, holding "Practical Coordination of Hot Weapons and Cultivators," walked into the classroom.
"Yesterday, I gave you a basic introduction to some hot weapons. Today, I will explain in detail how modern Cultivators fight!"