Step-by-Step Practice

**Chapter 83 Step-by-Step Practice**

"Control the mind?" (N/E: In Chinese, this makes sense. Here it refers to the Separation Heart Control Technique, which allows controlling from 3 to 7 abilities simultaneously.)

"Isn't that the secret skill used by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"

When Bibi Dong heard Gu Ziyi talk about mind control, her first reaction was that it might be similar to the secret skill of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

The current Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is already considered a distinguished sect.

At this moment, all three major sects have their own secret skills.

The Haotian Sect's explosive ring, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect's dragon transformation, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's heart separation control.

Even though the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda has a flaw and can only absorb seven Soul Rings for its Martial Soul, it's still considered the best auxiliary Martial Soul.

Because by using the heart separation control, they can use the soul skills of their seven Soul Rings simultaneously, instantly amplifying someone's abilities and making it extremely powerful.

"If we could acquire the secret skill of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, that would be fantastic and would provide a path forward!"

"But it's obviously impossible to acquire their heart separation control secrets, especially for us from the Martial Soul Hall."

"But, elder sister, you don't need to control seven soul skills simultaneously. You only need to control your two Martial Souls at the same time. You don't need the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's secret skill, this can still be achieved through practice."

After analyzing it for Bibi Dong, Gu Ziyi quickly told her how to train her mind control.

The simplest method would be the classic exercise of drawing a circle with the left hand while drawing a square with the right hand at the same time.

"Drawing a circle with the left hand and a square with the right hand, simultaneously?"

Bibi Dong's eyes sparkled when she heard this technique, realizing she could actually try it.

"Younger brother, quickly give me your hands!"

"I want to try!"

So, Bibi Dong eagerly asked Gu Ziyi to give her his hands, anxious to start practicing.

Understanding her goal, he held out his hands in front of her, palms up.

Seeing this, Bibi Dong quickly extended her hands, using her index fingers like pens to begin trying to draw on Gu Ziyi's palms.

Drawing a circle with one hand and a square with the other sounds easy but is much harder to actually accomplish.

After trying multiple times, Bibi Dong still felt she couldn't get the hang of it.

"This is so difficult, how is this even possible?"

After a while, Bibi Dong started feeling impatient.

"Younger brother, please use your soul skill on me!"

Then, Bibi Dong had no choice but to ask Gu Ziyi to place a Heart-Cleansing Curse Talisman on her so she could try again.

Usually, she doesn't like using the Heart-Cleansing Curse Talisman. She's only willing to use it when she's practicing or studying.

Knock~

Gu Ziyi didn't respond verbally but instead directly summoned a talisman and placed it on Bibi Dong.

After the Heart-Cleansing Curse Talisman took effect, she tried again. It was a bit easier than before, but she still couldn't draw both a square and a circle simultaneously.

The purpose of the Heart-Cleansing Curse Talisman is to ensure no errors are made and no hands are thrown off balance during the exercise.

"The Heart-Cleansing Curse Talisman isn't all-powerful. It can only clear one's mind through purification, but it doesn't help much in mastering mind control. To truly learn how to control your mind, you'll have to keep practicing on your own!"

When Gu Ziyi saw this, he reminded Bibi Dong.

If they could get the secret control technique of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, that would be ideal. But without it, she would have to rely on herself.

Moreover, she can only practice multitasking to an extent. He doesn't know how one might train to multitask for three or four tasks. Unlike the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, they can achieve multitasking up to seven functions because of their secret skill.

"Alright, I'll just keep practicing on my own!"

"Hmph, I have to learn this!"

Although it seemed difficult, Bibi Dong felt energized when she thought about being able to perform Martial Soul fusion skills alone.

In the following days, she was absorbed in her task and continued practicing multitasking. The qualifiers for the Heaven Dou Empire's Imperial Capital ended quickly. In the end, five teams qualified and advanced to the next round.

They are the Haotian Team, Thunder Team, Tianshui Team, Kamikaze Team, and Blazing Team.

After the qualifying phase, the next promotion round was also held in the Heaven Dou Imperial Capital Arena but wasn't set to begin right away. It wouldn't happen until ten other teams from other kingdoms and principalities arrived to participate.

Bibi Dong didn't want to return to Spirit City, so the two stayed in the Heaven Dou Imperial Capital.

A week later, all ten qualified teams from other parts of the Empire arrived, and the Heaven Dou Empire's qualification competition began shortly after.

The qualification competition is an individual contest format to best demonstrate personal skills and attract the Empire's attention. Those with outstanding performances will receive additional rewards.

When the qualification competition began, Gu Ziyi saw a familiar team again.

The Botanical Academy Team.

But this time, the Botanical Academy Team wasn't entirely made up of women as in later generations. There were some male members mixed in.

It's only a coincidence that later generations of this academy, like Tianshui Academy, consist of all women.

Only Tianshui Academy has always adhered to the rule of recruiting only female students.

The Botanical Academy Team lost their first match and was defeated by another Kingdom's Team.

But it doesn't matter, as the qualification competition only determines team ranking. The higher the ranking, the more advantageous it will be for the team in the end.

Regardless of the outcome, all fifteen teams won't be eliminated and can already enter the finals.

"It's a pity Senior Xiao Tao couldn't join us, otherwise our Botanical Academy would never have lost like this!"

"Yeah, Senior Xiao Tao is only 16 years old, but she's already a Level 44 Soul Ancestor. She's the strongest genius student in our Botanical Academy!"

"I'm not sure why Junior Xiao Tao didn't join this competition!"

"Maybe she's waiting for the next competition. In five years, Xiao Tao will still be able to participate because of her age. She'll definitely be a Soul King by then!"

"Yes, maybe she has the same idea as Tang Hao from the Haotian Team!"

"…"

When the Botanical Academy Team lost, two spectators near Gu Ziyi expressed regret over their academy's defeat.

From their conversation, it wasn't hard to tell that they were also from the Botanical Academy.

16 years old, a Level 44 Soul Ancestor?

After hearing them talk about Junior Xiao Tao, Gu Ziyi couldn't help but feel a bit shaken.

To possess such a level of cultivation at such a young age, her innate Soul Power must be exceptionally high.

But why wouldn't she participate in the Soul Master Competition?

Is it really as they say, just to participate again next time?

"Hello, everyone, let me ask—Junior Xiao Tao from your academy is really that powerful. Do you know what level her innate Soul Power is?"

Gu Ziyi, who was a bit curious, approached and asked the two people directly.

He had an admiring expression on his face, as if he was astonished by the student they were talking about.

"Of course, Senior Xiao Tao is the strongest genius in our academy!"

"Xiao Tao's talent is naturally exceptional. She has a first-rate talent with innate Soul Power!"

Does she really have fully innate Soul Power?

Innate full Soul Power, but not participating in the Soul Master Competition?

'Could it be…?'

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(End of chapter)

N/E: My dear readers, you have noticed for some time now that I have not been responding to your comments. I want to apologize for my rudeness, but my schedule is so busy that I have little time to respond. And I am often lazy, so I apologize for not responding, but I am always reading your comments, so I really appreciate your comments and don't worry about what you comment, thank you for understanding.

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