97: It's not level 5, it's not level 6, it's...

"Why go to the Extraordinary Talent Tower?"

"To test your Extraordinary Talent."

Xiao Weiqing frowned, "Teacher, my..."

Ning Xing smiled and said, "Rest assured, I am not trying to pry into the secrets of your Extraordinary Talent; I just want to re-test your Rank."

"I saw your Innate Skill yesterday, and several teachers also have a rough guess about your Extraordinary Talent. Originally, Teacher Sun was supposed to find time to take you, but your current display of strength is too shocking, so I need to confirm it."

Xiao Weiqing said, "Teacher, what is your guess?"

Ning Xing walked briskly and replied, "Teacher Sun said that your Samadhi True Fire should be three types of abilities or three forms, and your Extraordinary Talent Rank is definitely not just Level 3; otherwise, your speed of Cultivation cannot be explained."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Weiqing nodded, "Teacher, your judgment is correct. My Samadhi True Fire is divided into three types of flames, and each flame's ability has a different focus. I have currently only mastered two."

Ning Xing was not surprised, "That confirms it. In the future, do not mention this to anyone other than Teacher Sun. Teacher Sun has a deep understanding of Extraordinary research, so you can ask him if there is anything you don't understand."

"I understand, Teacher."

"Hmm, let's go, we're almost there."

A few minutes later.

The two arrived at the foot of a tower.

The height of this tower was unknown, towering into the clouds.

The tower body was built from massive dark golden stones, many of which were engraved with inscriptions, solemn and majestic.

I don't know if it was Xiao Weiqing's illusion, but the tower seemed like a living thing, with divine radiance seemingly flowing around its body.

"Let's go, keep up."

Ning Xing led Xiao Weiqing inside the door.

The scenery in front of them changed, becoming silent, as if in a vacuum.

Xiao Weiqing didn't have time to look closely before Ning led Xiao Weiqing onto a circular pattern, which looked like some kind of Formation.

"Do not resist."

Swish!~

A flash of spiritual light.

The two figures disappeared.

The next moment.

The two appeared in a magnificent hall.

The dome was high and distant, reflecting a starry sky dotted with countless stars. Looking up, the starry sky was slowly rotating.

Underfoot were stone slabs as warm and moist as jade, pure white and flawless, with wisps of Spiritual Qi flowing through them like living things.

The surroundings were spacious, and the distance looked unreal and hazy. In the center of the hall stood four mysterious crystal jade pillars, exuding an enigmatic aura.

"Teacher, where is this?"

Ning Xing said, "The top floor of the Extraordinary Talent Tower."

"Eh? Old bastard Ning, long time no see. How do you have time to come here?"

The two turned around upon hearing the voice.

Without knowing when, a white-haired old man appeared behind them, wearing long hair and robes, with a teasing look on his face.

Ning Xing said grumpily, "Old ghost Ye, watch your language. I'm here on business."

"Xiao Weiqing, this is Ye Zhen, the administrator of the Extraordinary Talent Tower and also one of the vice principals of the academy."

Xiao Weiqing hurriedly bowed, "Hello, Principal Ye."

"Hello."

Ye Zhen nodded in response, glanced at Xiao Weiqing, and ignored him further.

"Speak, what is the matter? You wouldn't come here for no reason."

"Hey!~"

"Old ghost Ye, I'm telling you, you're just a gatekeeper. Do you think this is your home? Can't I come here?"

Ye Zhen smiled, "If it were someone else, it wouldn't matter, but for you, I have to be on guard. Remember back in the day, who was the first to come here and thought about stealing..."

"Stop, stop, stop, don't say any more. A hero doesn't mention past glory. My heroic deeds from back then don't need to be publicized. Keep it low profile." Ning Xing interrupted Ye Zhen.

Xiao Weiqing, standing to the side, glanced at Ning Xing.

Good grief, this teacher of his... he didn't used to be a petty thief, did he?

"Fine, I won't say it." Ye Zhen smiled.

"You came here for this little guy?"

Ning Xing nodded, "Yes, I need to use the Awakening Stone."

"His strength is still far from sufficient."

Ye Zhen saw at a glance that Xiao Weiqing's strength was still far from enough.

Ning Xing shook his head, "Not for Awakening, just to test the Rank of his Extraordinary Talent."

"Oh?"

Ye Zhen became interested, "Why, is there something special about him?"

"Yes, a month ago, when Xiao Weiqing had his Supernatural Awakening, it showed Level 3 True Art. However, the power of his Innate Skill far exceeded Level 5, and his speed of Cultivation is also far beyond ordinary people. He has already opened his spiritual qi sea."

"Really?"

Ye Zhen said in shock. One month to enter the Second Realm; this speed of Cultivation could be called terrifying.

"Nonsense, would I come over just to mess with you?"

"Hurry up."

Ye Zhen nodded and waved his hand casually. A pitch-black stone stele appeared on the empty ground nearby.

This gave Xiao Weiqing a sense of familiarity; it felt a bit like the azure dragon stele.

"Xiao Weiqing, put your hand on it and inject your fire." Ning Xing said.

"Okay, Teacher."

Xiao Weiqing stepped forward without hesitation, extended his right hand, and touched the stele. It felt a bit cold to the touch, no different from an ordinary stone.

Immediately after.

Xiao Weiqing injected Qi Fire.

The stele hummed, seemingly undergoing some changes, but Xiao Weiqing couldn't tell what they were.

Ning Xing had been watching the stele intently. As soon as Xiao Weiqing injected the Qi Fire, he knew the result.

"It really isn't Level 3; it's Level 4."

Xiao Weiqing knew Ning Xing must be referring to his Extraordinary Talent Rank. With a shift in thought, he added Refined Fire.

At this moment.

Ning Xing raised an eyebrow, "Level 4 and a half?"

"Old ghost Ye, what is going on? How can there be a half-level?"

Ye Zhen glared at Ning Xing, "You are a principal of an academy, yet you don't even know this?"

"Xiao Weiqing's Extraordinary Talent Rank is growing and will reach Level 5 later. This situation is rare, but not unheard of."

Ning Xing suddenly realized, "So that's it. Then it will be a Level 6 True Art in the future. I've found a treasure this time."

"What? Your disciple?"

"That's right, just accepted him. How is it? Impressive, right."

Ye Zhen shook his head helplessly and sighed, "Old bastard Ning, sometimes I really admire your luck."

"Luck? This is my Wisdom Eye recognizing talent." Ning Xing said proudly.

"Xiao Weiqing, that's enough, let's go."

"Okay, Teacher."

The two did not linger and left quickly.

Ye Zhen waved his hand, and the stele disappeared again, "This old bastard, he really is shameless. 'Wisdom Eye recognizing talent,' bah!"

...

"Xiao Weiqing, your Extraordinary Talent should be Level 6."

Ning Xing recalled Xiao Weiqing's battle yesterday and, combined with the recent test, made his judgment.

According to Xiao Weiqing's own words, he only mastered two types of flames, and his Extraordinary Talent would reach Level 5 True Art. Adding the third one, that would solidly be a Level 6 True Art.

Even though Ning Xing did not pay much attention to the various academies in Great Xia this year, he knew that there were very few Level 6 Extraordinary Talents, let alone True Arts.

Xiao Weiqing was also a bit excited at this moment, but he felt that Ning Xing still underestimated it.

He knew that Samadhi True Fire could combine three into one. The energy of a single flame was already so powerful; the true Samadhi True Fire must be at least Level 7.

"Teacher, I only just found out as well. Before, I just thought my speed of Cultivation was fast and my Innate Skill was strong. I always thought it was the result of my hard work. I didn't expect that, in the end, it was because of my talent." Xiao Weiqing said helplessly.

"What? A bit disappointed?"

Xiao Weiqing shook his head, his face turning to joy, which was evident in his expression, "Teacher, I'm too happy for that, why would I be disappointed? Of course, the stronger the talent, the better. No matter how strong the talent is, it won't hinder me from continuing to work hard."

"Hmm, not bad, as long as you understand."

"Teacher, do you think my Extraordinary Talent Rank will keep growing?"

Ning Xing took out a cigar and took a deep puff.

"What are you thinking? Extraordinary Talent is at most Level 6. Without a Second Awakening, Level 6 is the limit."

"No exceptions?"

"None."

"Teacher, what exactly is a Second Awakening? Is there a Third Awakening? What is the highest level talent can reach?"

Ning Xing said, "The highest recorded Extraordinary Talent is Level 9, and only one person has ever reached it."

"Who?"