Chapter 191: Chapter 189: The Earth Shifting Technique Has Become the New Core?

"Don’t doubt the importance of the Earth Shifting Technique. It’s just as important as the Green Treasure Breathing Technique—no, perhaps even a little more important," Secretary Zhong said, shaking his head.

"Huh?"

Gu Ming was speechless. He tilted his head up slightly to look at Teacher Zhang.

Cyan Treasure straightened up, its eyes wide.

Teacher Zhang spread his hands. "If it hadn’t cultivated Origin Power, the Earth Shifting Technique really wouldn’t be that important. Just being proficient enough would be fine.

"But that’s the problem. Origin Power is too strong. It’s not something a one or two-star Pet Beast can cultivate.

"Normal Cultivation Techniques and Pet Beast Inner Cores can’t command it. Among low-star level techniques, the only one that can move it is the Earth Shifting Technique. That’s why its importance is so prominent."

’So that’s how it is!’

Origin Power was simply too potent for the low-star tiers. As long as it could be used, the benefits outweighed everything else.

In order to wield this Origin Power, the Earth Shifting Technique—which was not originally very important—had leaped to become a core technique.

Teacher Zhong continued:

"My family’s Pet Beasts haven’t cultivated Origin Power, but after consulting some other teachers, I’ve learned that there are many more ways to use it.

"The Earth Shifting Technique can transport the Origin Power within Cyan Treasure and shape it into specific forms, thereby amplifying the power of its Daoist Skills.

"For example, you could shape it into a Life Seed, move it into the soil, and then use the Plant Life Light Wave as a catalyst. You could instantly grow Light Poisonous Plants..."

Gu Ming murmured, "Life Seed... poison..."

Inspiration flashed through Gu Ming’s mind like lightning. The Purification of Heretics Holy Dragon Poison that Cyan Treasure was currently drinking was also integrated into his system for the Ultimate Skill.

"Without the Earth Shifting Technique, you can’t transport this Origin Power.

"You can carefully observe Cyan Treasure’s state when it uses Flood Dragon Tail Swing. It uses every method at its disposal to the absolute limit, and that’s especially true for the Earth Shifting Technique.

"Without a Cultivation Technique to move it, that Origin Power won’t even budge.

"Without this technique, the move’s power drops by eighty or ninety percent. That’s what makes it a core technique."

Seeing Gu Ming looking thoughtful, Teacher Zhong knew the boy had understood.

"In the high-star level domain, there are also many kinds of Origin Power. Using it merely as a reserve energy source to supplement burst power is too wasteful.

"They can use Origin Power quite easily, but once the star level drops, the difficulty changes.

"Even if Cyan Treasure evolves to two-stars, the difficulty of using Origin Power will remain the same. It’s a stroke of luck that the Earth Shifting Technique is such a good fit; otherwise, you wouldn’t be able to use the power even after cultivating it."

All the confusion from yesterday’s practice was cleared up in an instant.

No wonder Cyan Treasure only produced the Sound of the Explosion when it used the Flood Dragon Tail Swing.

Moreover, the idea of accelerating plant growth also clicked into place at this moment.

’The Earth Shifting Technique... the Earth Shifting Technique... No wonder it’s one of the foundational pillars of the Ultimate Skill.’

The person who would create this method in the future had good reason to choose the Earth Shifting Technique.

’I need to rebuild the foundation now. I have to raise the Skill Level of the *Earth Shifting Technique* to be equal to the Breathing Technique, or even higher.’

When building a skyscraper, keystones are indispensable.

When one skill is exceptionally strong, any weaknesses in fundamental abilities become glaringly obvious.

After listening, Cyan Treasure was dumbfounded.

It was a perfectly good Light Grass Element Pet Beast, yet it had to train an Earth Element Technique as its core.

It was truly like turning the natural order on its head.

However, what the two teachers said made a lot of sense, so Cyan Treasure chose to believe them.

Before long, Cyan Treasure began its regular training.

For the first training session, Teacher Zhang specially had Lu You and Mouse Treasure join them to practice.

Both pets had cultivated the Earth Shifting Technique, and the latter’s Skill Level was higher than Cyan Treasure’s. After all, it used the technique constantly and was very experienced.

At the same time, Teacher Zhang was also going to teach Cyan Treasure the Combat Skills of the Sub-dragon Race to test the function of the Foundation Establishment Platform.

Teacher Zhong subconsciously scanned Mouse Treasure with his Divine Sense and was immediately stunned for a second time.

’A second Bronze Tripod!’

’It was also a one-star, Basic Type Pet Beast, yet it had actually cultivated a Bronze Tripod too.’

It had the same design as Cyan Treasure’s tripod, but Mouse Treasure’s wasn’t finished yet. It was still under construction, though it was nearing completion.

His gaze also fell on its female owner, but she was very socially anxious. She kept her head down, interacting with her Pet Beast, and only occasionally spoke to Gu Ming. She barely said a word.

He had wanted to draw her into conversation, but she wouldn’t respond for the longest time, making the atmosphere very awkward.

’The Bronze Tripod!’

Secretary Zhong was very eager to investigate the cultivation method for this Ancient Tripod. Looking at the Bronze Tripod inside Mouse Treasure, it was clearly cultivated later in life, not something it was born with.

He watched for a long time. As Mouse Treasure practiced the Combat Techniques of the Earth Dragon Race, an Ancient Dragon Illusion roared from within its Bronze Tripod. Listening closely, he noticed the sound was slightly different from the one from Cyan Treasure’s tripod.

How should he put it? The sound from the tripod inside Mouse Treasure was deeper, more solid, closer to the impression of an Earth Dragon.

In contrast, the dragon roar from within Cyan Treasure had immense penetrating power; it was strong and forceful.

’They are both Bronze Tripods, and the carvings on their surfaces are identical. Why is there a subtle difference? Could it be...?’

Teacher Zhong had a new theory.

’The Dragon Souls within the tripods are different. Perhaps when they forge the tripods, they need to capture a Dragon Soul that is highly compatible with them and draw it into their bodies.’

But that led to another question.

’How could a Basic Type Pet Beast possibly subdue a Dragon Soul and make it its own? Was it just by relying on the inherent abilities of the Ancient Tripod?’

Teacher Zhong’s eyes gleamed as his attention remained fixed on Cyan Treasure and Mouse Treasure.

Gu Ming, for his part, felt Teacher Zhong’s gaze on him multiple times.

He knew Teacher Zhong wanted the Foundation Establishment Method, but he wouldn’t be soft-hearted and reveal it, wanting to avoid any unforeseen problems.

At that moment, the two pets had begun their joint practice of the Earth Shifting Technique, moving the earth beneath their feet and attacking with the unseen soil.

In a pure duel of the Earth Shifting Technique, Cyan Treasure basically never won. The opposing Mouse Treasure was far too proficient, having already practiced the Earth Shifting Technique to the Master Level, which far surpassed Cyan Treasure’s own.

Gu Ming had Achievement Points, so he could just grind the Earth Shifting Technique’s Skill Level up while dreaming.

He could do that, but there was no need to rush.

’After all, with an outsider present, it’s better to grind a little each day. I’ll take it slow.’

Lu You was a little confused. ’Doesn’t Cyan Treasure already know the Earth Shifting Technique? Why is it doing extra practice for two sessions in a row?’

’That shouldn’t be its main technique to practice, right?’

During lunchtime, in a dim corner of the school where no outsiders were around.

Lu You quietly voiced her confusion.

"Why are you doing extra practice for the Earth Shifting Technique?"

Gu Ming, sitting in the stairwell, was taken aback for a moment.

’Come to think of it, it’s been a while since I’ve eaten in a corner and chatted with her.’

"It’s a long story..."

Gu Ming told her about Cyan Treasure cultivating Origin Power, which naturally led to explaining the situation with the Earth Shifting Technique.

She had a moment of realization. ’So that was it.’

Understanding what Cyan Treasure needed, she also started racking her brain, trying to help think of a way for it to improve its Earth Shifting Technique.

Since the technique originated from Gu Ming, she naturally wanted to help him.

"Since the Origin Power came from Body Refining, Qi Refining, and Divine Cultivation, maybe you could try using the Earth Shifting Technique to move all three and knead them into that seed shape Teacher Zhong mentioned..."

Cyan Treasure had already tried moving its Blood Qi and its Mana.

But moving its soul? It had never tried that.

The Soul Power Potion it drank last time could only be considered to have a similar soul-moving effect; it wasn’t truly moving the soul.

’Wait.’

Gu Ming recalled the feeling of the Foundation Establishment Platform controlling the Soul Soup.

’It seems that improving the Earth Shifting Technique will also require coordinating with the Foundation Establishment Platform.’

"Great idea! Thanks!" Gu Ming exclaimed, slapping his thigh.

She waved her hands repeatedly, too flustered to reply after being praised.