Post-Mythical Era: I don't want to die in the third reincarnation-Chapter 558 - 551 Respect and Trust

"Daoist Ding, I have ten million top-grade Immortal Crystals here." Another Cultivator student stood up and placed a ring in front of Ding Huan.

"What is your name?" Ding Huan was quite surprised.

To hand over ten million top-grade Immortal Crystals at once was no small amount even for an Immortal King, especially considering the person was only a mid-stage Profound Immortal.

"My name is Zhuo Qi." The Cultivator student responded with great respect.

Ji Xing was very poor, he knew this, otherwise, he wouldn't be in the academy's lecture hall trying to absorb Immortal Spiritual Energy.

Such a poor Cultivator student was able to take out one hundred thousand top-grade Immortal Crystals.

Ding Huan's Divine Will penetrated into Ji Xing and Zhuo Qi's rings.

Ji Xing's ring had less than ten thousand top-grade Immortal Crystals, while Zhuo Qi's ring had one to two million top-grade Immortal Crystals.

Profound Immortal-level Cultivators who could take out ten million top-grade Immortal Crystals were very rare even in the Pangu Great World.

And these two Cultivator students had almost emptied their rings.

Ding Huan sighed; his method was wrong.

In the Great Dao Collonade, many Cultivator students' respect for their Daoists was deeply ingrained.

When he expressed that, as a Daoist, he was an intern and lacked Immortal Crystals.

Despite some students suspecting he was trying to swindle Immortal Crystals, they still took out nearly all their Immortal Crystals.

This was the subtle respect and trust toward the Daoist.

No wonder there were still eight students left at the end.

"Other Cultivator students, when giving Immortal Crystals, please state your names so everyone can get to know each other."

Ding Huan's mindset had changed.

While he indeed wanted to win a promotion to Immortal Sovereign quickly, he did not have the kind of mindset that everything was meaningless except for his own promotion.

Regardless of how these Cultivator students have grown their respect and trust for him, he now felt a sense of resonance.

In his view, even if he came with a purpose, as a Daoist, he had imparted teachings; Cultivator students should respect him.

"Daoist Ding, my name is Fan Qingsi, I have three million top-grade Immortal Crystals." A female cultivator stood up and placed a ring in front of Ding Huan.

"My name is Lin Zhenruo, I have one million top-grade Immortal Crystals..."

"My name is Lei Zuocheng..."

In just a short time, eight rings were neatly lined up in front of Ding Huan.

Ding Huan also got to know his eight students, Ji Xing, Zhuo Qi, Fan Qingsi, Lin Zhenruo, Lei Zuocheng, Li Yunmu, Qian Xun Haoyi, Long Xiyue.

The three female cultivators were Fan Qingsi, Lin Zhenruo, Long Xiyue.

Long Xiyue offered the most Immortal Crystals, taking out alone twenty-three million top-grade Immortal Crystals.

The Immortal Crystals in the five rings in front of Ding Huan totaled around fifty million.

Looking at the eight students, these eight were considered underachievers at the Eternal Desolation Divine Power Academy, even expelled.

This wasn't because they weren't excellent, but because cultivators from the Great Dao Collonade have been nurtured by various Daoist colleges since childhood; there were simply too many excellent students.

Just speaking of the Profound Dao class, the rule that those over five hundred years old aren't allowed to stay in the Daoist college, you can't find a few in the Pangu Great World.

How many Profound Immortal Cultivators under five hundred years old are there?

None among these underachievers were over five hundred, some had only cultivated for two or three hundred years.

It meant they wouldn't be much older than Ding Huan.

Ding Huan's gaze swept over the eight again and said slowly, "Since you all believe in me, Ding Huan, I won't let you come in vain.

I've researched the individual competition items outside the academy, items include magic, Dao, artifact, pill, array, talisman, planting, refining, and more. Planting and refining take too long, not suitable for our learning.

Group competitions include exploring secret realms, sword arrays, breaking formations, tower paths, and more. I plan for all of you to participate, so please tell me your strengths."

The eight Cultivator students didn't hesitate, each stated their strengths.

Daoist skills involved many basic knowledge points, none of the students showed interest.

Ji Xing, Zhuo Qi, Fan Qingsi focused on spells, which were divine powers for fighting.

Lin Zhenruo, Li Yunmu were adept at arrays, both could set up secondary Immortal arrays.

Lei Zuocheng specialized in artifact refining, capable of crafting low-grade Immortal Artifacts.

Qian Xun Haoyi preferred refining Immortal talismans, but his skill was limited; he could barely craft first-level Immortal talismans.

Long Xiyue paid the most Immortal Crystals yet was adept at none, knowing a bit of everything but mastering none.

Ding Huan said directly, "Ji Xing, Zhuo Qi, Fan Qingsi, Long Xiyue, you four will participate in the single fighting competition.

Lin Zhenruo, Li Yunmu will join the single array competition. Lei Zuocheng in artifact refining competition, Qian Xun Haoyi in talisman refining competition.

As for the group competition, eight of you will participate in a sword array."

Although everyone felt they were just there to accompany the competition, since the Daoist had spoken, no one stood to argue.

Ding Huan gathered all the Immortal Crystals, arranged fifty million top-grade Immortal Crystals into a ring and handed it to the class steward Li Jiuqing:

"We will participate in five items in the Daoist Academy's Grand Competition along the Great Dao Collonade in three and a half months, this is the entry fee, Steward Li, please go and register us."

Although Li Jiuqing found Ding Huan's approach questionable, he acted meticulously: "Understood, but the approach Daoist Ding mentioned earlier?"

This matter required meticulous confirmation; any mistake would be his responsibility.

"Correct, go ahead." Ding Huan gave Li Jiuqing a firm response.

Once Li Jiuqing left, Ding Huan said, "I am not clear about everyone's cultivation levels and progress, now everyone start cultivating, I will identify your cultivation flaws."

Seeing the eight Cultivator students immediately sit cross-legged and begin circulating their Circulation Technique to cultivate, Ding Huan felt deeply moved.

These students were easier to manage than those on Earth, not rebellious, not even refuting.

This showed their level of trust in the Daoist, even though he was only an intern Daoist.

It seemed the Daoists here were really ineffective; despite years of training, such results were achieved.

Eight swirling vortexes of Immortal Spiritual Energy enveloped the eight, each with differing Dao Rhythms.

Very quickly, Ding Huan confirmed that Long Xiyue's Cultivation Technique was the best, but her cultivation level was the lowest. It wasn't due to poor aptitude, but her inability to focus during cultivation.

Ding Huan's Divine Will penetrated, realizing it was related to the Cultivation Technique, it didn't suit her.

He subsequently extended his Divine Will into each Cultivator student's cultivation vortex, identifying their cultivation flaws.

A great Cultivation Technique was not necessarily suitable for everyone.

Even Ding Huan's own Great Universe Technique was just right for him.

After three days, Ding Huan didn't call for a halt.

Three days later, Li Jiuqing brought sixteen qualification tokens to the competitive Dao class, prompting Ding Huan to stop the eight students.

After three days of cultivation, their progress was modest.

Seeing the eight students who had just completed cultivation, Li Jiuqing shook his head helplessly.

"Daoist Ding, these are sixteen qualification tokens for the Daoist competition along the Great Dao Collonade."

Li Jiuqing handed over the tokens to Ding Huan, hesitated before saying:

"Daoist Ding, Steward Fang has been closely watching you, he hasn't approached likely because he's waiting for this class to be completed."

Ding Huan was surprised by Li Jiuqing's words, he patted Li Jiuqing: fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm

"Thanks for the reminder, Steward Li. I need to take my students elsewhere for cultivation; please take charge of the competitive Dao class. Contact me if needed."

Li Jiuqing was still wondering where Ding Huan would take the eight students for cultivation when Ding Huan had already led them to his residence.

The competitive Dao class was at the edge of the Immortal Spirit Vein, but its Immortal Spiritual Energy was too lacking for Ding Huan.

He certainly couldn't waste time there.

Once Ding Huan and the students disappeared, Li Jiuqing sighed.

He also hoped Ding Huan could achieve good results; Ding Huan was the Daoist of the competitive Dao class, and he was the steward.

The excellent performance of the competitive Dao class would benefit him too.

But he knew it was likely a hopeless wish.

"Daoist Ding, this place seems more suitable for cultivation." Upon entering Ding Huan's courtyard, Zhuo Qi couldn't help but say.

Ding Huan signaled everyone to sit in their positions before speaking, "We aim to reach the peak Profound Immortal realm within a month."

Profound Dao students weren't allowed to advance to Da Yi Immortal, otherwise, they'd lose the eligibility to compete.

Upon hearing Ding Huan's words, everyone was stunned.

Did Daoist Ding not know their situation?

In the Daoist Academy, if one couldn't keep up with the progress, they would be expelled.

These students, in their quest to reach higher levels quickly, had consumed many Immortal Pills for advancement.

Thus, their initial advancement was rapid; reaching Profound Immortal, their foundations were nearly exhausted, making further progress extremely difficult.

Not only pill toxicity but also unstable foundations.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have been expelled from their respective Profound Dao classes.

Forget one month, even with years, they might not reach the peak Profound Immortal realm.

"To reach the peak Profound Immortal realm in a month will require addressing major flaws in your cultivation techniques, which I spent three days adjusting."

After saying this, Ding Huan took out eight jade scrolls and handed them to the eight: "From now on, cultivate according to the methods in these jade scrolls. The cautions are clearly marked in them. Do you have any questions?"

All eight eagerly checked the jade scrolls with their Divine Will.

Though they couldn't fully grasp the significance in such a short time, they could feel the adjustments in their cultivation techniques' circulation were substantial.

Never before had a Daoist tried to help them modify their cultivation techniques.

Their techniques came from either the academy or family legacies, honed and tempered over countless generations, how could they be modified?

Ding Huan gave them no time for detailed contemplation, once they finished scanning the jade scrolls, he said: "Good, begin your cultivation."

He didn't mention what would happen if they failed to reach the peak Profound Immortal realm in a month.

Because he was certain everyone could reach the peak Profound Immortal realm.

As they started their cultivation, Ding Huan brought out white Immortal Spirit Rice and placed it into the Gathering Spirit Immortal Array.

These students carried heavy pill toxicity that had to be eradicated.