Furina clapped her hands lightly, drawing everyone's attention back to herself. "Alright, let's wrap up our discussion on the theoretical aspects of spirit rings and Spirit Abilitys for today. A deeper understanding will require you to experience and explore things for yourselves during your future Cultivate and combat."
She paused slightly, her gaze sweeping over the faces below—some lost in thought, others excited—and a mysterious, playful smile tugged at the corners of her mouth.
"Of course," she shifted the topic, her tone becoming light and enticing, "if any students are particularly interested in these 'whimsical' theories, or if you encounter a Bottleneck while trying them out, feel free to come talk to me privately. As your 'temporary teacher,' perhaps... I might be able to provide some special 'extracurricular guidance.'"
That "peculiar" smile deepened.
The chips for this so-called guidance and help were all firmly in her hands.
For instance, the Mysterious Heaven Skill Mind-Cultivation Technique she had "streamlined and improved," or the Purple Demon Eye method capable of refining mental perception.
In her view, among the many unique skills of the Tang Sect, only these two could be considered the core essence: one could fundamentally accelerate the accumulation of Soul Power and solidify the foundation of the Physique; the other enhanced mental force, a dream aid for any Spirit Master.
As for techniques like the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track footwork or Mysterious Jade Hands, in a world like the Douluo Continent that relied excessively on Martial Soul instinct and lacked systematic physical skill development, they might be eye-catching in the Early Stage. However, if placed in an environment where martial arts truly flourished, they would barely reach an introductory level.
At the end of the day, the Spirit Masters of this world were simply too "comfortable."
Their thinking seemed completely confined by Martial Souls and spirit rings; the vast majority only knew how to mechanically follow the paths trodden by their predecessors. Very few were willing to jump out of the box to create and delve into things from scratch. Even the later emerging spirit tool technology developed at a frustratingly slow pace, often crawling forward in units of a thousand years. This deep-rooted "inertia" caused development to be truly sluggish.
Furina mused to herself that she could use this opportunity to use the Mysterious Heaven Skill and Purple Demon Eye as "stepping stones" to precisely attract those young people who were truly ambitious and possessed Comprehension Ability.
By subtly influencing them and guiding them into the embrace of the Axis Cult, wouldn't that be killing two birds with one stone?
Gathering her thoughts, she cleared her throat and brought the topic back to the classroom: "Theory is theory, but putting it into practice is the key. Therefore, I am now assigning your first task."
She deliberately slowed her speaking speed to ensure every word was clearly heard. "After you go back, everyone must calm down, think carefully, and write a 'Spirit Master Development Plan' regarding your own future. The content should include, but is not limited to: in which direction do you intend to deeply develop your Martial Soul? What is your ideal spirit ring configuration sequence? Regarding spirit tools, do you hold a positive, embracing attitude, or are you more inclined toward the traditional Spirit Master route?... Systematically organize these thoughts."
Her gaze shifted to the back of the classroom, looking at Teacher Zhou with a beaming smile: "This plan will ultimately be submitted to Teacher Zhou for review. After all, I am just a 'temp worker.' After today, I still have to return such an excellent class to Teacher Zhou."
"I believe that with Teacher Zhou's rich teaching experience, after hearing these 'unorthodox' ideas today and combining them with the plans you each write yourselves, she will certainly be able to provide guidance and suggestions that are more tailored to your individual situations, helping you avoid detours."
The perfect buck-passing. Furina felt no burden in her heart. She had no interest in actually flipping through dozens of long-winded planning reports one by one; how much energy would that waste? Moreover, her understanding of the characteristics of various Martial Souls and the myriad knowledge regarding the adaptive selection of Soul Beasts was not that thorough.
As the Water God and Pope, grasping the direction, throwing out concepts, and attracting talent were her primary duties; the tedious details of concrete execution should naturally be handled by professional subordinates.
Zhou Yi's eye twitched slightly as she listened from below. The complexity of this "assignment" far exceeded the scope of her daily teaching.
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