I’m at the peak of 1st rank in the 1st realm, but with your help … uh. I apologise.

For What?

I never asked your name?

My name is Tan Cheng. Tan Cheng thought pridefully. I was a 9th realm 9th rank spirit beast before what just happened.

9th realm 9th rank spirit beast! Zang Terin was shocked to the point where he almost couldn’t breathe. He couldn’t tell what was more surprising, the fact that this spirit beast was one of the almighty dragons from legends, or the fact that it was a 9th rank spirit beast from the 9th Realm! Suddenly, Terin thought of something Wait, if were a 9th realm 9th rank spirit beast, then how did you end up in this situation. Terin shuddered to think of a creature so powerful it could do this to a dragon and put it in such a sorry state.

You can’t do anything about it as you are now. For now we need to focus on your cultivation. Tan Cheng sighed. For now you need rest.

Alright Tan Cheng.Terin started going back to his room. Just wondering, but can I call you brother Cheng. Terin had always wanted a brother and this was the perfect opportunity to get one.

Brother Cheng. He chuckled . I guess that’s alright. What is your name boy.

I’m Zang Terin. I have a little sister called Zang Terra.

Great! From now on I will call you brother Terin. Tan Cheng thought enthusiastically. Now that all of that’s settled, let’s get going.

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Back in Terin’s room.

Terin was sitting on his bed in a meditation pose. If one were to look at him now, they would be shocked seeing the blue aura surrounding him. Normally this occurrence wouldn’t be shocking, but the aura was coming from a spiritless, and it even gave off an aura of almost legendary power.

I still haven’t absorbed enough energy even with you becoming my spirit. Terin let out a depressed sigh.

Brother Terin, you are mistaken in thinking that you don’t have enough energy from the heavens and earth. Thought Tan Cheng with a chuckle.

What do you mean ? It’s obvious I haven’t absorbed enough or else I would be a 2nd rank already.

What do they teach you here. Haven’t they told you that two things are required to make a breakthrough. Tan Cheng thought with a bit of curiosity.

Two things? Terin was surprised. He had never heard anyone mention that there were two things needed to break through. I thought that the only requirement was to absorb enough energy from the heavens and earth. Tan Cheng laughed when he heard that.

Brother, if what you said was true, then there would be millions of people at the 12th realm already. However even as we talk, people are struggling just to get to the 2nd realm. Do you know why?

I do not. Please enlighten me brother Cheng.

They were all missing the comprehension required to advance a rank. In order to receive a rank, you were half right in that you need the energy to be there. However you also need to comprehend how to use that energy and channel it so that it won’t hurt you. Otherwise one won't advance in rank even though one has enough energy to do so. For instance, you probably think you cultivate slow right?

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Well.. yes.

Tan Cheng laughed while saying Saying you’re slow is the same thing as slapping every “genius” ever born in the face. You slow? Haha, that’s the best joke I’ve heard in awhile.

Why is that so funny?

Tan Cheng eventually stopped laughing and seriously replied. You have been cultivating for two years correct? Terin nodded his head. Tell me how long it usually takes to advance to the 2nd realm.

The average time required to get to the 2nd realm is 4 years. Terin replied with confusion. He couldn’t understand what Tan Cheng was trying to say.

If what you just said is true, then you are a real genius. If we only base your power on energy from the heavens and earth, you should already be a 2nd realm 1st rank. Upon hearing this, Terin was so dumbfounded that he forgot to breathe. After a few seconds of calming his heart, he asked Did I hear you right brother Cheng? Do I really have that much energy?

Yes. Now all you need to do is comprehend it and you will start to ranking up very quickly. Tan Cheng thought in an excited tone.

That will be an issue then. I’m not the most intelligent people. I can barely understand what i’m being taught most of the time. Terin said with a sigh. If it was that easy, then everyone would be in the 12 realm.

Do not worry I, your brother has a way for you to increase your mental capabilities to a great degree. The only requirement is extreme effort and dedication. Are you willing to strive through hardship and agony for your goals?

Yes I’m willing to work to the bone in order to reach my goal of becoming stronger, and when I do, I will find the one who defeated you! Terin thought with determination.

Tan Cheng chuckled.

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In an unknown room.

“I wonder how big brother is doing right now. He tries so hard even though he is a spiritless. I should go check on him.”

The person who said this was Zang Terra. She always worries about her brother Terin.

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Wait, this is something you must remember. Thought Tan Cheng.

What brother? Zang Terin thought while wondering what Tan Cheng would tell him so suddenly.

Don’t use my spirit in public. It will bring great danger to you and me.

Tan Cheng thought

How?

You didn’t have a spirit for so long and then you just suddenly have one. Especially mine which projects an aura from legends. How are you go explain that to people. Also, have you ever heard of a spiritless suddenly gaining a spirit?

Terin was stunned for a moment. No I haven’t. I never thought about all of that. You’re right, it would be dangerous if this information got out.

Exactly.

Now.. how to increase my mental capability? Zang Terin was very curious about how you do it.

It’s simple. You increase it b……

*knock**knock*

“Big brother, are you there?” Asked Zang Terra.

“I’m here Terra. What’s up?” Terin asked wondering why on earth she was there so late.

“I want to talk to you for a bit. May I come in?” She asked.

“Sure.” Zang Terin got up and opened the door. As soon as the door opened, Zang Terra jumped into Zang Terin, hugging him tightly and knocking him to the floor in the process. “Ouch. Be more gentle Terra. Can’t you see I’m hurt?” He whined.

Upon hearing Terin, she checked him and saw how hurt he was. “I’m sorry big brother, I just wanted to hug you was all. I love you big brother.”

“I love you too sis. Just stop tackling me all the time.”

“You know I can’t do that.” Zang Terra teased.

Tan Cheng started to laugh at Zang Terra’s actions. So this is your sister huh. Good luck to you brother.

Wait, what do you mean good luck.

Oh it’s nothing. Tan Cheng teased.

What aren’t you telling me?

It’s really nothing. Tan Cheng chuckled. I’m just teasing you.

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