Chapter 29: Chapter 29
**Chapter 29: Nine-Turn True Dragon Art**
The rewards for the four options were all quite generous, and any choice would not be considered a loss.
However, for Qi Ling, the fourth option was the clear choice due to the «Nine-Turn True Dragon Art.»
Although Qi Ling had practiced the Xuan Tian Gong for six years, he had always felt that it might not be the best fit for him.
Xuan Tian Gong was originally designed for Tang Sect disciples, who excelled in using hidden weapons rather than direct combat.
Qi Ling's preference for straightforward, high-impact confrontation was at odds with the purpose of Xuan Tian Gong.
Thus, Qi Ling had been searching for a cultivation method more suited to his style.
The Nine-Turn True Dragon Art seemed tailor-made for him.
Without hesitation, Qi Ling chose the fourth option.
[Ding! :Congratulations to the host for choosing option 4:
Join Shrek Academy,you have received the system reward:
Shrek Academy favorability +10% and the god-level practice: Nine-Turn True Dragon Art.]
The other candidates quickly made their choices as well. Everyone was prepared and determined, so no one backed out.
Seeing that no one had chosen to withdraw, Flender looked relieved.
"Very well, each of you must hand in one hundred gold soul coins to Teacher Li to complete your admission!" Flender instructed.
"Yes, Principal!" Dai Mubai responded with evident respect and a hint of admiration.
"Classes will begin tonight.
For now, rest and recover your strength," Flender added. "Ning Rongrong and Oscar, you two stay behind."
Ning Rongrong and Oscar, being auxiliary spirit masters, had special training arranged for them, which was anticipated by Qi Ling.
After returning from the playground, Qi Ling did not rest like the others but began to study the Nine-Turn True Dragon Art.
As a god-level practice, mastering it required more than casual effort.
The Nine-Turn True Dragon Art was fundamentally based on the concept of «nine».
Like Xuan Tian Gong, it was divided into nine levels, corresponding to the nine realms of a Spirit Master.
Each level involved thorough tempering of the practitioner's body to remove impurities and refine it.
After completing all nine levels, the practitioner would attain the «true dragon body», a mortal frame with strength comparable to a deity.
Internally, each level of cultivation would form a true dragon of energy within the body, expanding meridians and enhancing cultivation.
This technique was incredibly powerful but also extremely demanding, requiring high talent and unyielding perseverance.
Fortunately, Qi Ling met these requirements.
That afternoon, Qi Ling began cultivating the first level of the Nine-Turn True Dragon Art.
The initial step involved a grueling process of refining his body, which was both painful and lengthy.
Qi Ling endured excruciating pain and fainted nineteen times but eventually completed the first stage of this hellish training.
By evening, Qi Ling's body was covered in black and bloody impurities expelled during the process.
Yet, he felt an unprecedented improvement in his physical condition.
His body had become markedly stronger, a significant upgrade from the previous day.
"The Nine-Turn True Dragon Art is truly incredible!" Qi Ling said, admiring his improved physique.
"If I continue practicing, I might even become a god!"
Completing the first level was just the beginning.
Qi Ling could now sense a vague presence within his body, hinting at the prototype of the first true dragon.
As he practiced, this dragon would become clearer, and his progress would become more evident.
After cleaning himself, Qi Ling went to the academy's restaurant for a meal.
It was dinner time, and all the students were gathered there.
"Ah! Brother Qi, you're here!" Xiao Wu exclaimed as she spotted Qi Ling.
"You've been missing all day,where have you been?"
"Just practicing in my room.
What about you? Are your injuries healed?" Qi Ling asked.
"It's been a while,my recovery is going well!" Xiao Wu replied.
She then scrutinized Qi Ling's face and said, "Brother Qi, you look even more handsome than before!"
"Pfft!" Ma Hongjun, who was eating, suddenly spat out his food.
"Xiao Wu, we know your brother Qi is handsome, but don't exaggerate!"
"It's true! Brother Qi looks completely different from this morning,just look at him!" Xiao Wu insisted.
The Nine-Turn True Dragon Art had not only refined Qi Ling's body but also slightly altered his appearance, enhancing it to a more perfect state.
Such changes were subtle, but Xiao Wu, being so familiar with Qi Ling, noticed them immediately.
Seeing Xiao Wu's insistence, the others began to notice the changes in Qi Ling.
Dai Mubai remarked, "I can't detect other changes, but his demeanor has definitely become sharper."
"If we were to spar now, I wouldn't even have the courage to face you!" Tang San observed, noting Qi Ling's transformed physique.
"It's like iron that's been tempered into steel, It's truly impressive!"
Ma Hongjun grumbled, "Damn, you've gotten even more handsome, Is there still room for me? It's not fair!"
Zhu Zhuqing simply said, "Very strong."
"Stop! I'm not here to show off,If I wanted to do that, I'd need to take a class in anthropology!" Qi Ling said, feeling slightly embarrassed.
"Let's finish our meal quickly and head to the playground. Principal Flender's designated time is almost here."
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