161: Chapter 161 Divine Sense, Soul Strength

Lin Yun was naturally unafraid of the conversation.

He was more curious about that mysterious and elusive feeling.

Lin Yun pondered and said, "Shen Qingqiu, I still don't quite understand... why is the 'Micro-Perception' Realm so difficult to master?"

"You said that one generally needs to reach Tier 4 to achieve it; is there some secret to it?"

Shen Qingqiu picked up the teacup on the table, took a light sip, and then slowly spoke, "You have asked the key question."

She set down the teacup, her gaze passing over Lin Yun as if looking at somewhere in the Void Realm, "When breaking through from Tier 3 to Tier 4, a Martial Artist's Soul consciousness undergoes a qualitative leap, transforming into 'Divine Thought'."

"Under the reinforcement of Divine Thought, a Martial Artist's control over themselves reaches an unprecedented height."

"Every flow of Qi and blood in the body, every contraction of the muscles, even the beating of the heart, breathing, and the movement of pores can be clearly perceived and precisely controlled."

She looked at Lin Yun, her eyes carrying a hint of deep meaning, "With Divine Thought, Micro-Perception becomes a matter of course. Or rather, Micro-Perception is essentially the 'basic skill' of Divine Thought."

Lin Yun suddenly understood.

So that was it.

Divine Thought...

Qiao Shiyu had been listening intently from the side, and suddenly her eyes lit up, excitedly tugging at Lin Yun's sleeve, "Brother Lin Yun! Does that mean Auntie is saying..."

"That because you can enter the Micro-Perception state now, it means you will definitely be able to break through to Tier 4 in the future?!"

Shen Qingqiu nodded slightly, a hint of approval appearing on her face, "That's correct. Being able to touch the threshold of Micro-Perception while at the Second-Stage indicates that his Soul strength far exceeds his peers, even rivaling a Tier 3 Martial Artist."

"With this foundation, the Bottleneck for breaking through to Tier 4 will be much easier than for the average person."

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of the three teachers nearby instantly became extremely complicated.

The elderly Teacher Zhou Qi let out a long sigh, his tone full of envy, "Tier 4 Martial Artists... there aren't even a few on the surface in the entire Tianshui Prefecture."

"I have lived for over seven hundred years, stuck at Third-Stage Perfection for hundreds of years, and to this day, I haven't even touched the threshold of Tier 4."

"Student Lin Yun, you... are truly a Genius."

Luo Xiangdong rubbed his hands and said with a chuckle, "The younger generation is to be feared! When you make it big in the future, don't forget that us old fellows came to support you today!"

Teacher Ding Wu was filled with awe, "Never mind Tier 4, even at Third-Stage Perfection, those who can touch the threshold of Micro-Perception are few and far between."

"Student Lin Yun can do it at the Second-Stage; he is simply a chosen one, destined to become a legend of Tianshui Prefecture."

The three Third-Stage Perfection Martial Artists had been immersed in the Dao of martial arts for hundreds of years.

Their lifelong pursuit was merely to be able to break through to Tier 4.

Yet, they had exhausted their whole lives and still failed to achieve their wish.

Now, seeing a newly enrolled student who already had absolute certainty of breaking through to Tier 4, the envy in their hearts was beyond words.

Lin Yun, hearing Shen Qingqiu's words, had thoughts surging in his heart.

It wasn't because of the "100% chance to break through to Tier 4."

He had the System's support and a continuous stream of System rewards.

Never mind Tier 4, even breaking through to higher Realms in the future, traversing the stars, or shattering planets would be an easy task.

His attention was entirely focused on the two words "Divine Thought."

So, a Tier 4 Martial Artist needs to transform their Soul consciousness into Divine Thought to master Micro-Perception.

And he, only at the Second-Stage, was able to enter the Micro-Perception state twice; the key to this must be related to the martial arts Cultivation insights rewarded by the System.

Lin Yun recalled carefully in his heart.

Every time he sired offspring, the System would reward him with an Experience Orb containing ten years of martial arts Cultivation insights.

He had previously thought that this Experience Orb only purely increased his martial arts insights.

Helping him master Combat Techniques faster and improve his Cultivation base.

But now it seemed things were not that simple.

This Experience Orb was likely not just "martial arts insights," but could also imperceptibly improve his Soul strength!

He knew what his original talent was.

A piece of trash among trash, unable to even get into a Martial Arts University.

Without the System, never mind Second-Stage Perfection, even becoming a Martial Artist would have been impossible.

But now, not only was his Cultivation base advancing by leaps and bounds, and his Combat Technique Realm far exceeding his peers, he could even touch the "Micro-Perception" that only Tier 4 Martial Artists could master while at the Second-Stage...

This definitely could not be achieved by mere martial arts insights.

Those Experience Orbs that seemed to be just martial arts insights were, in essence, more like "Soul Orbs."

They could both improve martial arts insights and refine the Soul, far more awesome and Heaven-Defying than he had imagined.

With the reinforcement of these Soul Orbs, his Soul strength would only become stronger and stronger.

In the future, nurturing Divine Thought and breaking through to Tier 4 would also be a hundred or a thousand times easier than for others.

Lin Yun secretly decided that he must "work harder" in the future, have more children, and accumulate more Experience Orbs.

Anyway... ahem, he was happy to do it.

Shen Qingqiu watched Lin Yun's eyes flicker, knowing he was digesting this information, and did not urge him, waiting quietly for a while before speaking again, "Lin Yun, the second matter."

Lin Yun collected himself and sat up straight, "Please go ahead, Shen Qingqiu."

Shen Qingqiu's gaze fell upon him, her tone still calm, yet carrying a hint of imperceptible solemnity, "According to the regulations of the Martial Arts University, students who have reached the Second-Stage of Cultivation can independently choose a teacher above Tier 3 to apprentice under and receive one-on-one guidance."

She paused for a moment and said, word by word, "I would like to become your mentor. What do you think?"

Lin Yun was stunned.

Qiao Shiyu was stunned.

Bai Lulu was also stunned.

The three teachers looked at each other, their faces full of surprise.

Shen Qingqiu... offering to take a student voluntarily?!

One had to know that ever since she became the director of the Combat Department, she had never taken on any students.

Her roster had been empty for many years!

Although countless geniuses racked their brains every year wanting to apprentice under her, she refused them all, citing the need to focus on departmental affairs and having no time to mentor students.

But now, she had actually spoken voluntarily, wanting to take in Lin Yun?!

Luo Xiangdong couldn't help but say, "Shen Qingqiu, this is..."

Shen Qingqiu said calmly, "It's rare to encounter such a good seedling, and I felt a desire to cherish talent. What, is that not allowed?"

"Allowed, allowed, allowed! Of course it is!"

Luo Xiangdong waved his hands repeatedly and said with a chuckle.

"Student Lin Yun, this is a huge Opportunity!"

"Shen Qingqiu is the strongest in actual combat among those at Third-Stage Perfection, and she has mastered Micro-Perception; in the entire Tianshui Martial Arts University, besides the Principal, only she can do that!"

"If you apprentice under her, your future will be limitless!"

Teacher Zhou Qi also nodded and said, "That's right. Although the Principal is also Tier 4, the Principal is busy with affairs and is often not at the school, so it's impossible to personally mentor students."

"Shen Qingqiu is indeed the best choice."

Teacher Ding Wu smiled and chimed in, "Student Lin Yun, why haven't you agreed yet?"