1: The "Ding" technique!?

Inside the classroom of Class 2, Grade 12 at Chenyang City No. 1 High School, the atmosphere was solemn.

Over fifty young boys and girls stared intently at the balding middle-aged man on the podium, their faces filled with anticipation.

"Ahem~" Huang Bo coughed lightly, suppressing the smile at the corner of his mouth: "What's this, why are you all looking at me?"

"Old Ban, I think you look even more handsome today than yesterday!" a sunny-looking boy spoke up.

"...You have no respect for your elders!" Huang Bo couldn't keep a straight face any longer and grinned as he scolded playfully: "Alright, I won't tease you anymore, look at how anxious you all are."

He immediately turned on the projector and began playing a video.

"Watch carefully. It doesn't matter if you can't memorize it, this video has already been sent to your terminals, so you can view it at any time. However, it is strictly forbidden to share it!"

The video began to play, displaying a 3D model of a human figure. Inside the human body, threads flowed as if they had a life of their own. At the very top, there were three large characters: "Quenching Origin Technique"!

At the window seat in the last row of the classroom, a handsome boy was also staring intently at the projection. The sunlight shining in from outside illuminated his messy hair, giving off a youthful aura.

Chu Yuan was not from this world, but a Transmigration traveler. However, over a decade had passed, and sometimes he would even forget his identity as a Transmigration traveler.

In this world, apart from the language and race being exactly the same as his previous life, nothing else was remotely related. The Martial Dao had revived, and strange beasts were rampant!

It could be said that all professions are Low Grade, only the Martial Dao is high.

But most people actually did not have the potential to become a Martial Artist, and in the end, they could only helplessly throw themselves into various trades...

This distribution of the Cultivation Technique was the final screening. If one could use this basic Cultivation Technique to advance to the Qi and Blood Realm within one month, they could enter a Martial Arts University! Otherwise... they would just have to go do whatever else they could... Because one month later, it would be the day of the College Entrance Examination.

The Quenching Origin Technique was not actually mysterious, nor could it be considered precious; almost everyone in Great Qin had practiced it. However, it was strictly prohibited by law for students under eighteen to watch it.

One reason for this was that starting Cultivation before being old enough easily overdrafts physical potential. The most obvious sign of this is not growing taller... But that was not the main reason; the main reason was still the screening!

Under circumstances where most factors were the same, whoever progressed faster in the basic Cultivation Technique had more talent in the Martial Dao. It was a very simple and intuitive way of judging, and those with better talent would receive better training.

Three days ago, Chu Yuan and his classmates underwent a census; anyone who had practiced Martial Dao Cultivation Techniques in advance was not allowed to enter a Martial Arts University! Of course, some might ask, even if everyone starts practicing the Cultivation Technique at the same time, some families are rich and can buy various supplements and resources, while others are penniless and have no external help. In the end, doesn't that mean an absolutely fair screening cannot be achieved?

That is indeed the case, and the authorities cannot Restriction parents from buying Martial Dao resources for their children. However, this screening mechanism has always existed. Even if there are Martial Artists who lack talent but are propped up by resources, they will be exposed sooner or later! Moreover, the school itself has support quotas specifically for Geniuses...

As a basic Cultivation Technique used nationwide, the Quenching Origin Technique was not difficult to learn. Chu Yuan quickly memorized the flow routes of those lines and, following the explanation provided, attempted to absorb energy from the outside world.

But just as the first wisp of energy entered his Physical Body, before Chu Yuan could even carefully feel what it was like, a voice suddenly rang out in his mind! [Ding! Blue Star System - Immortal Dao Special Edition has restarted! Detected that the host has learned the Cultivation Technique "Quenching Origin Technique"; System is converting... Converted to "Evergreen Foundation Establishment Method"! Conversions remaining today: 0!]

Chu Yuan was dumbfounded. Is this... the legendary standard equipment for a Transmigration traveler? The so-called supreme Divine Ability of the myriad worlds — the Ding Technique? But why did it come only now? He had already Transmigrated for over a decade and had long been prepared to be an ordinary Martial Dao Genius. As a result, before this preparation could even be put to use, a cheat arrived?

If one were to ask what he did differently today... it seems it was only practicing the Quenching Origin Technique. Could it be that this System only activates when he practices a Cultivation Technique...

His thoughts raced through his mind, but in reality, only an instant had passed. The next moment, a torrent of information rushed into his mind! Those memories, that knowledge, seemed to be engraved upon his Soul, incredibly clear!

Chu Yuan subconsciously began to operate the Cultivation Technique; of course, it was not the Quenching Origin Technique, but the Evergreen Foundation Establishment Method! Between heaven and earth, magical energy was drawn over, merging from his limbs and bones; then, it began to recklessly wash and surge within his body!

Chu Yuan felt his body go somewhat numb; that was the Impurities accumulated over a decade in his body being washed away. A thin layer of black-gray substance seeped out from the surface of his skin, emitting a not-so-pleasant odor... He could clearly feel that he was getting stronger bit by bit! It was as if he had shed the shackles of the past and removed the iron armor from his body! This feeling made him want to stand up, run wildly, and roar! But the comfortable sensation of energy entering his body made him unable to stop Cultivating...

Until a familiar voice rang out; "Alright, everyone stop for a moment." Huang Bo spoke, looking at the students below. Some were still eager for more, some were scratching their heads; some had joyful expressions, while others looked dejected...

The gap in Martial Dao talent was just a vague concept before, but in the first lesson of contact with Cultivation, it was laid bare. He did not go to comfort anyone; after all, saying empty words would not be of any use to those students with poor talent. They could only rely on themselves to recognize this reality and then move on.

"Today was just to let you familiarize yourselves with the Cultivation Technique. Starting tomorrow, the Energy Gathering Array in the classroom will be activated; of course, if anyone wants to Cultivate at home, you can also come to me to sign a leave note." Huang Bo said, following the script.

This was also customary. In the month before the College Entrance Examination, starting from the distribution of the basic Cultivation Technique; the Energy Gathering Array in the classroom would be activated to assist with Cultivation; academic classes would be suspended, and everything would be focused on Cultivation! But it was not mandatory; you could also choose to Cultivate at home.

After he finished speaking, the sound of students discussing began to rise, but it was a bit off-topic; "Hmm... what is that smell?" "Yeah, why does it smell so stinky?"

"Teacher, I'm going to the restroom..." Chu Yuan stood up and said, feeling somewhat embarrassed. Huang Bo noticed at a glance the Impurities on his exposed skin; his originally calm expression turned to astonishment: "Chu Yuan! You... have you undergone Marrow Cleansing?"