Fifth Academy, 3rd Training Ground.
"To become a martial artist, one must have talent. Most of you here won't be able to become a martial artist. But if you manage to become a martial disciple, it's better than being an average human. To become a martial disciple, you need to learn Body Forging Techniques."
A middle-aged man is giving a lecture to a group of students.
The students below are paying close attention. They are peasants from birth. Academies are the only places where they can learn Body Forging Techniques. If they're not paying attention, they might not forge their bodies correctly. This could cause harm to their bodies.
Ye Tian was also present. For ten days, he had enrolled in the Fifth Academy. Every day for the next ten days, the middle-aged teacher will teach Body Forging Techniques and demonstrate the 18 movements.
Maybe because of him reincarnating, Ye Tian's soul is stronger than your average human. His memory is also excellent. As a result, he has mastered all 18 movements of the Body Forging Techniques.
As for the other students, without one month or two of training, they won't be able to master all the 18 movements. That would be a different matter if they secretly hired coach to teach them. But of course, peasants like them don't have the funds to hire a coach.
"Before you can begin cultivating, you must first master the Body Forging Techniques." "This is the first movement..."
The Body Forging Techniques were demonstrated one by one by the middle-aged teacher. The lecture finished after an hour. One by one, the students exited the area.
"How are you doing, Ye Tian?" I've already mastered 13 moves. I'll be able to cultivate using the Body Forging Technique very soon!" A fatty approached Ye Tian, looking excited.
This fatty is called Zhang Bao. A classmate whom Ye Tian befriended after only ten days at the academy.
"I've only mastered ten moves!"
Ye Tian lied on purpose. He was hesitant to admit that he had mastered 18 movements. Otherwise, it could raise some unwanted attention. He had just come to this era. It's better to be low-key.
"Good luck." I believe you can pull it off. We'll surely become formidable martial artists!"
Zhang Bao expressed his support. Ye Tian, on the other hand, notices signs of helplessness and despair in his eyes.
"Maybe!"
Ye Tian grinned. With his [Replication] talent, he can see Zhang Bao's talent. Zhang Bao has a slightly better cultivating talent than him. With this level of talent, it'll be possible to become a martial artist, but it'll take a lot of time and money. Zhang Bao is not a descendant of the Great Families. He comes from a typical family. They lack the resources to allow him to cultivate peacefully and safely.
In the end, Zhang Bao at most can only become a martial disciple. He will find a stable job and slowly work until he's old. Or be killed during a future vicious beast wave.
"Zhang Bao, who's our academy's most talented person?"
Ye Tian quietly asked. He had only been at the academy for ten days. Zhang Bao had been here for over a month. Furthermore, Zhang Bao is good at socializing and has many good relationships. He must have a lot of information.
"The most talented?"
Zhang Bao had no idea why Ye Tian had asked the question, but he still responded.
"Talent isn't revealed to the public. Nobody will tell you what theirs is. However, we can tell from the daily progress of cultivation. The Fifth Academy in Lin Hai base isn't really a big academy. The gifted students have already been accepted into the First Academy. Our academy, on the other hand, has a genius."
"Who?"
Ye Tian asked curiously.
"Chen Dong!"
Zhang Bao secretly answered.
"Chen Dong comes from a normal family as well." His parents are ordinary people. He visited our Fifth Academy about a month ago. Within half a month, he has already become a martial disciple. Following that, the principal took him as a disciple. Chen Dong no longer cultivates with the other students. "The principal personally teaches him."
…!!!
Ye Tian's eyes sparkled with excitement.
He's confident in Chen Dong's cultivating ability. Otherwise, the Fifth Academy's principal wouldn't take him in as a disciple.
The Fifth Academy's principal is a peak-stage [Elite] martial artist. His strength is leagues above that of the average peak-stage martial artist. In the eyes of the principal, ordinary martial artists are mere ants.
The Fifth Academy's principal is a big shot in Lin Hai base. A meager [Low] cultivating talent will not pique his interest. To catch his attention, you must have at least a [Medium] talent. This is due to the fact that a person with a [Medium] talent can undoubtedly become a [Elite] martial artist, with aspirations of becoming a [Great] martial artist.
"What should I do to get close to Chen Dong?"
Ye Tian pondered.
Suddenly, clamoring noises could be heard.
"Chen Dong has arrived!"
"Wow, that Chen Dong, whom the principal has taken in as his disciple, has appeared in our third training ground."
"Isn't he being personally trained by the principal?" "What brings him here?"
Every student is looking at Chen Dong with eyes of envy and jealousy. After all, this is an era of talent. Chen Dong is someone they'll never catch up to in their entire lives.
Ye Tian had noticed Chen Dong as well. He approached him slowly. He got within 3 meters of Chen Dong and used his [Replication] talent on him without anyone noticing.
Human: Chen Dong
Cultivating Talent: Medium
"It really is a [Medium] cultivating talent!"
Ye Tian suppressed the excitement in his heart. His eyes shone brightly, secretly planning a way to approach Chen Dong.
"Chen Dong, I heard the principal has taken you in as a disciple. "What is your current level?"
A student approached Chen Dong with admiration and asked.
"I already have 100kg of strength!"
Chen Dong proudly raised his head.
Wow!!!!
The students in the area were shocked.
To become a martial disciple, you only need 50kg of strength. Chen Dong has just recently become a martial disciple and he already has 100 kg of strength. If things continued at this rate, wouldn't Chen Dong become a martial artist very soon?
Flaunting.
Ye Tian knew why Chen Dong had come here. He was obviously trying to show off his cultivating progress. Like a lottery winner.*
"Chen Dong, can you give me an autograph?"
"Chen Dong, can I have an autograph?"
A lot of students are taking out their pen and paper, hoping that Chen Dong will give them his signature. Obtaining the signature of a future martial artist is also a source of pride. Chen Dong's signature could be worth a fortune in the future if he becomes a [Elite] martial artist like the principal.
"Okay, okay, okay. I'll give you guys my signature!"
Chen Dong is on cloud nine. Without rejecting anyone, he gave every student his signature.
Ye Tian squeezed into the crowd. He wasn't going to ask for a signature but to replicate Chen Dong's talent.
"I touched him!"
The moment Ye Tian touched Chen Dong's left hand and replicated his cultivating talent, he quickly retracted his arm. The entire process didn't arouse the attention of anyone. After all, in such a situation, bumping or touching Chen Dong is normal.
"[Medium] cultivating talent replication: success, do you want to fuse?"