Chapter 5 The Difference Between Geniuses
"Is this a pre-job training program similar to the one in the Douluo Continent series...?"
"That's interesting~"
At this moment, Ning Huan temporarily put aside the stereotypical impression from his memory of a power with numerous factions and constant conflicts.
Then he began to re-examine the relationship between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and himself.
Ning Zhen, seeing this, felt extremely uneasy and had no idea what to do next.
'My little darling, give me some instructions before you think about it!'
'Now look what's happened! You just lower your head and stay silent, leaving me hanging here!'
Left with no other choice, Ning Zhen had to bite the bullet and continue to explain the reasons in a low voice.
However, compared to the confidence and pride in his previous tone, now he was mostly cautious.
"Young Master Ning, as you know, we are not like other top forces on the mainland, where there are many strong individuals."
"While the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is undoubtedly the strongest support martial spirit on the continent, it also eliminates the possibility of the main family producing a Title Douluo."
"Therefore, if a sect wants to ensure the continuation of its lineage, it has only two paths: to introduce talent from outside and to cultivate talent from a young age."
"However, the strong are proud and aloof, and geniuses are hard to find. Each sect leader in history could only find two or three pillars to stabilize the sea in their entire lives."
Ning Huan was stunned on the spot upon hearing this.
In an instant, he realized the unrealistic aspects of his previous assumptions.
'The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect started with support martial spirits, and it's a miracle that it has survived to this day without being swallowed up.'
"Given the sect's current awkward situation, as long as I don't make any fundamental mistakes, I can basically do whatever I want within the sect!"
'So, weren't my previous worries completely unnecessary?!'
Thinking of this, Ning Huan's lips twitched unconsciously, and he sighed inwardly at his over-reliance on his memories of his past life.
It's such a simple thing, but he always had to complicate it!
only...
"Wait a minute, you just said that the sect has very strict management of its stewards..."
"Then why didn't the deacon who awakened my martial spirit test my soul power?"
"Just because I'm a 'weapon Spirit' that can't be materialized?"
"Forehead..."
Ning Zhen felt a bit aggrieved and cursed those unreliable guys in the sect in his heart.
People from all over the country can only drag you down!
"Well... there are all kinds of birds in a big forest."
"The higher-ups can always keep an eye on the middle managers, right..."
"Moreover, the inability of a 'weapon Spirit' to materialize has occurred before over thousands of years, in all cases due to incomplete origins or a shattered Spirit, therefore..."
However, before he could figure out how to explain, Ning Huan went along with what he said.
"So even if I suffer unfair treatment, the sect won't stand up for a 'useless' person?"
"That makes sense, fairness is always relative."
"Forget it, let's not talk about this. There will be plenty of opportunities to deal with it when we get back to the sect."
As he spoke, the latter lightly tapped the table with his fingers, making a crisp tapping sound.
"Tell me again, how will the sect's higher-ups treat a genius like me who was 'unexpectedly overlooked' and sent to the border?"
Before he could finish speaking, Ning Zhen suddenly shuddered, and a few drops of cold sweat trickled down his forehead.
This was because he simply couldn't understand why the person in front of him would ask such a profound question.
Settling scores later?
Or has the decision changed?
Heaven have mercy, he was just a weak Spirit Master with no hope of becoming a Soul King, how could he possibly know what the higher-ups were thinking?
The teacher never taught that!
Moreover, if he remembered correctly, the last time someone was so blind to the truth was six or seven hundred years ago.
The experience gained from ancient books is completely useless today!
However, time waits for no one, and Ning Huan's slightly impatient expression was like a death warrant, constantly exuding a dangerous aura.
The increasingly chilly atmosphere around him startled Ning Zhen, instantly clearing his mind. He then thought to himself:
'Instead of making things up and lying, it's better to be honest!'
'Given my status and influence, it's normal that I wouldn't know!'
"Young Master Ning, I have no way of knowing what the higher-ups are thinking."
"But I do know a little about the general classification of geniuses, and you can judge for yourself after hearing this."
Tell me in detail!
These words immediately piqued Ning Huan's interest, and a look of anticipation flashed in his eyes.
In fact, he hadn't expected Ning Zhen to give a reasonable answer to his tricky question.
After all, no matter how strict the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's management is, it would not allow them to freely spread the thoughts of the higher-ups.
Unexpectedly, this unintentional act yielded unexpected results.
Seeing the boy's interested expression, Ning Zhen finally felt relieved.
He then cleared his throat and quickly revealed the little information he knew.
"In fact, the classification of genius soul masters is an unwritten rule among various forces without explicit standards."
"However, due to the unique nature of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the distinction is even clearer."
"I learned about it by chance from a senior member of a sect."
With the terrifying atmosphere gone, Ning Zhen's tone returned to calm.
However, only he himself knew the extent of his inner awe.
It is no exaggeration to say that, in terms of a sense of crisis, even a Soul King within the sect could not suppress the slightest thought of resistance.
But Ning Huan, who acted on a whim, was able to do so.
This speaks volumes.
Forcibly suppressing his anticipation and fear, Ning Zhen tried his best to keep his tone steady while raising three fingers.
"In the eyes of top powers, geniuses are roughly divided into three levels."
"The first tier consists of Soul Masters that the sect 'hopes to befriend'!"
"Innate full soul power is the foundation, but a super martial spirit is the standard requirement."
"Such as the unparalleled Light and Dark Saint Dragons a hundred years ago, and the ultimate attribute Soul Master who saved the world four thousand years ago, are all included here."
"Their talent is too great. If they don't die young, they will surely dominate the mainland in the future."
"Therefore, apart from a few special forces or relationships, basically no one will think about binding them. The most likely approach is to befriend them, curry favor, and invest heavily in them."
"We guarantee that if the sect suffers a calamity someday in the future, they will remember our past relationship and come to its aid."
Upon hearing this, Ning Huan understood immediately. While marveling at the unique style of Douluo Continent, he silently placed himself in the top tier.
On the other side, Ning Zhen continued to shake his head and show off to himself.
"This second tier is for geniuses who are 'willing to be nurtured,' provided that the sect has nurtured them from a young age."
"Specifically, there are two types. First, those with innate soul power exceeding eight and a martial spirit of at least a high-level one, with proper training, will undoubtedly become sect elders or even titled retainers in the future."
"The next best are those with average innate soul power, but whose martial spirit has a unique effect on the continent. Once their soul power stops improving, it eventually becomes part of the sect's foundation."
"This is the case with the Sword, Wind, and Shield Douluo that our sect worships."
After reciting three names in succession, Ning Zhen's eyes couldn't help but show a lot of admiration, which made Ning Huan's expression extremely strange.
"The third tier consists of Soul Masters that the sect 'must cultivate'."
"They are cultivated as the backbone of various forces, with the largest number of them and the most resources invested, yet they receive only so much attention."
"I'm sure you understand the reasons behind this, Young Master Ning."
Ning Huan chuckled and nodded in acknowledgment. His left hand, which had been forming intricate hand seals under the table, slowly released, and the last bit of worry in his heart vanished in an instant.
A sect that is forced to crave geniuses from collateral bloodlines is undoubtedly the most suitable place for him.
With Chen Xin's reputation added to the equation, many seemingly insurmountable parts of his ideas appeared to be easily resolved.
He suddenly felt so much lighter.
[end of the chapter ]