The so-called ancient soul card is a soul card that has been passed down from ancient times to the present. A soul card that can withstand the passage of time and still be preserved must have a powerful and pure martial spirit imprint.
The ancient soul card is synonymous with premium soul cards.
“The creator of this card is the pioneer of the Tianhe constellation, known as the Crane Master, the Crane Dancer,” an expression of reverence flashed in Old Wei's eyes.
Tang Tian scratched his head, “Sounds really impressive…”
Amori's eyes sparkled, “Wow, I’ve heard this name before! Ancient Eastern warriors were very powerful! I remember reading in a book that the Crane Master swept through an entire region back in the day.”
“You can actually read?” Tang Tian turned his head in surprise.
Amori replied somewhat awkwardly, “Occasionally.”
“The current Tianhe constellation is still ruled by the Crane Sect, which was established by the inheritor of this Crane Master. However, the Tianhe constellation is no longer as glorious as it used to be; it has become a marginal constellation on the Heavenly Road,” Old Wei shook his head with regret, “The true teachings of the Crane Sect have likely perished as well; otherwise, it wouldn’t be in such dire straits.”
“This card is a genuine Crane Sect martial arts soul card and has been around for some time. The Crane Sect's martial arts are notoriously difficult to cultivate, which is probably one of the reasons for the sect’s continuous decline. Back then, their martial arts were quite different from ours. They focused more on continuity and could not be interchanged. Nowadays, our martial arts emphasize tiers and do not prioritize continuity.”
“So which one is better?” Tang Tian couldn't help but ask.
“Each has its pros and cons,” Old Wei pondered, “In the past, one only needed to practice one type of martial arts from start to finish for greater power. However, if any tier of that martial art was lost, it would be disastrous. Nowadays, our Dantian pool ladder is simpler and easier to learn, and martial arts of different tiers can be mixed, lowering the barriers to entry significantly. You can practice the martial arts and techniques of the third tier as long as the attributes are the same. Without such a system, how could we have the prosperity of warriors today? Ancient sects placed too much emphasis on inheritance; the warriors they cultivated were stronger, but the cost was much higher. In ancient times, Amori might have had a chance to be chosen as a disciple, but you, young Tang, would have had a tough time even getting in.”
Both of them suddenly realized and nodded.
Although Tang Tian was told that his talent was inferior to Amori's, he was not offended; after all, his talent was indeed not as good as a fly's. He felt fortunate that in this era, cultivating only required having a soul card.
“I don't know much about the [Crane Qi Technique], but I do know it has a long lineage and excels in protracted battles. I think it's very suitable for you; stamina is crucial for a melee expert. As for the rest, you’ll need to explore on your own, but it’s said to be quite difficult to cultivate. This [Crane Qi Technique] soul card was something I obtained by chance back in the day. Although it differs from today's martial arts, it's still much better than the average,” Old Wei waved his hand, “Alright, that’s all I know; don’t ask me about anything else.”
Amori was a bit excited, “Basic Tang, hurry up and cultivate! Once you reach the third tier of true energy, we can have another match! I've come up with a lot of powerful moves; I’ll definitely be able to take you down!”
Tang Tian scoffed in disdain, “Fly's Cow, just wait to be beaten like a dog.”
Old Wei interrupted the two, “What are you arguing about? Go cultivate quickly. Hey, I’ll tell you, I’ve prepared something special for your training so you won’t embarrass me at the Starwind Martial Arts Conference.”
“Special training?” Tang Tian and Amori were immediately intrigued.
“Hey, you'll find out when the time comes,” Old Wei smiled slyly.
Tang Tian's mood brightened; not only did he get a [Crane Qi Technique] from Old Wei, but he also received a letter from Qianhui.
The letter, having traveled a long way, looked a bit worn.
Upon opening the envelope, a faint fragrance wafted from the pink paper. Qianhui's delicate handwriting appeared before Tang Tian, and he carefully read each word as if he were holding a treasure.
“Brother Tian: How have you been lately? I miss you so much. Everything here is terribly boring; I don’t like it here, the rules, or the people. Brother Tian, when you come, we can sneak away to the Heavenly Road; I’ve already started preparing! Hehe, they don’t know. They don’t believe in you, Brother Tian, but I do! I’m confident you will succeed. I have 100% faith in you. By the way, Brother Tian, I finally found some clues about the bronze plate. The cross on the bronze plate is the mark of the Southern Cross constellation. If the book is correct, it’s very likely to be a star treasure of the Southern Cross constellation. It’s called the Southern Cross Cultivation Plate, and there’s very little information about it among all the star treasures.”
Tang Tian's expression became serious as he read carefully.
“The Southern Cross constellation is located between the Fly constellation and the Centaurus constellation; it is the smallest constellation. So far, only one star treasure of the Southern Cross constellation has appeared: the Southern Cross Cultivation Plate. I couldn’t find any relevant records about its use, so Brother Tian, you will have to explore that yourself. From its name, it should be a star treasure used for cultivation. Those numbers, if I’m not mistaken, should be related to triggering the bronze plate. Brother Tian, remember, don’t tell anyone about the bronze plate! Be careful not to attract bad people! The Southern Cross Cultivation Plate is a great lead; it’s the only star treasure of the Southern Cross constellation discovered so far. If we go to the Southern Cross constellation, we should be able to find more clues. I’ve started gathering information about the Southern Cross. Brother Tian, isn’t Qianhui amazing? Praise me quickly…”
The letter was long, showing that Qianhui had spent a lot of time writing it.
Tang Tian read the letter over and over again, word for word. After several readings, he carefully folded it up and put it away.
Celestial Secret Treasures--The Copper Medal is Actually a Celestial Secret Treasure...
Tang Tian’s expression remained calm, but a huge wave surged in his heart; he absolutely wouldn’t believe it if it weren’t for Qianhui’s words.
The path to the heavens is long, and the stars are like an ocean. These stars are divided into various constellations. According to legend, each constellation has a unique and magical treasure, known as the Celestial Secret Treasure.
However, these Celestial Secret Treasures are always connected to great heroes and unparalleled powerhouses. For example, the Lionheart Flame Sword in the hands of the Lion King Leon is the Celestial Secret Treasure of the Leo constellation. The Celestial Bow in the hands of the Arrow Saint is the top treasure of the Sagittarius constellation.
Every name is in legends, in epics, and in books, so far away.
Suddenly one day, Tang Tian discovered that a copper medal he had grown up with was actually a Celestial Secret Treasure. Although it appeared to be unremarkable, Tang Tian sensed something unusual about it.
Mom... what was your past like?
Why didn’t you tell me...
Tang Tian murmured silently in his heart, his gaze lost.
But soon, he regained his clarity, and a surge of ambition arose in his heart. The confusion in his eyes vanished, and he tightened his fists again.
Mom, I’m not afraid!
No matter how great the difficulties and dangers, they cannot stop me!
Your son won’t bring you shame.
I will definitely uncover the truth!
Tang Tian, go for it!
Tang Tian raised his right fist, swearing to his mother in the sky and also to himself.
Zhou Peng’s skin was tanned dark, his lips were dry and cracked; he was utterly exhausted, unable to keep his eyelids open.
Splash! A bucket of ice water poured over him from above.
“Zhou Mu, when I become the family head, you’re dead!” Zhou Peng gritted his teeth and said.
Zhou Mu showed no expression: “We’ll talk when you become the family head.”
“I will definitely become the family head! I will kill you! Kill Tang Tian! Kill everyone who stands against me!” Zhou Peng said fiercely. After that, he fell silent, picked up a Star Stone, and began to channel his mental technique.
Moments later, the Star Stone lost its light, and with a crack, it shattered into pieces that fell to the ground. A thick layer of such fragments covered the ground; the number of Star Stones Zhou Peng had consumed in recent days was staggering.
The impressive number of Star Stones piled up had a similarly astonishing effect.
Zhou Peng was now very close to reaching the perfection of the third stage of True Energy, and soon he would be able to break into the fourth stage. With fourth-stage True Energy, he would definitely rank among the top experts in all the academies of Xingfeng City.
Zhou Mu showed no mercy and had taught Zhou Peng a lesson several times. Zhou Peng knew there was no chance of luck left this time, and he showed an unusual determination.
Zhou Peng’s natural talent and foundation were quite good, especially his wood-type foundation, which was outstanding among the younger generation of the Zhou family. However, he had been too extravagant and unruly in the past. Now, forced to a dead end with no retreat, he was surprisingly progressing rapidly.
The wood-type martial skills were the Zhou family’s specialty, with a deep heritage in this area. The Zhou family was able to stand out in Wu’an Star due to their unique traits, and their most famous attribute was a series of wood-type martial skills.
As long as he broke through to the fourth stage, Zhou Peng could practice the Zhou family's renowned martial skill, **Wood Heart Sword Wheel**.
The **Wood Heart Sword Wheel** is highly renowned and is one of the finest among the Zhou family’s fourth-stage martial skills, known for its bizarre changes.
If Zhou Peng could cultivate the **Wood Heart Sword Wheel**, then becoming the next family head would be as certain as nailing it down. Even the elders of the family would not object.
However, the cultivation of the **Wood Heart Sword Wheel** is extremely difficult. Many disciples have tried to cultivate it, but all have ended in failure. Every generation of Zhou family disciples who practiced it achieved great success.
Zhou Peng was very likely to succeed in cultivating the **Wood Heart Sword Wheel**.
Seeing Zhou Peng open his eyes, Zhou Mu said expressionlessly, “I just received news that Tang Tian has registered for this year’s Xingfeng Martial Meeting. The family head has signed you up; this is your chance to redeem yourself!”
Deep resentment and killing intent appeared in Zhou Peng’s eyes: “He’s dead! I will kill him myself!”
With that, he turned around and immersed himself in his cultivation.
