Unrestricted Dao Lord

The Instructor Pavilion resembled a tall tower.

From a distance, it was quite distinctive.

When Zhang Su arrived at the Instructor Pavilion, the place was bustling with people coming and going.

The Guiyuan Sect had a hands-off approach to training, allowing its disciples to develop as they saw fit. They were free to choose whichever Martial Arts they wished.

Even if they made the wrong choice, they could come to the Instructor Pavilion to switch techniques.

As a result, a large number of disciples passed through the Instructor Pavilion daily.

Zhang Su walked into the Instructor Pavilion.

The first floor was for Qi Blood Realm Martial Arts.

Zhang Su began to browse the rows of bookshelves.

However, Zhang Su discovered that just looking at a title from a distance wouldn’t trigger his panel, which meant he couldn’t check the Compatibility.

So, Zhang Su had no choice but to take down the manuals and look through them one by one.

’Basic Blood Nourishing Skill, Compatibility 70%...’

The first Cultivation Technique Zhang Su opened turned out to be the Basic Blood Nourishing Skill.

The key to the Basic Blood Nourishing Skill was the word "Basic."

Though unremarkable, it was suitable for everyone.

Furthermore, its Compatibility of over 70% was a testament to its universal applicability.

If Zhang Su had chosen this Basic Blood Nourishing Skill back then, he wouldn’t have spent an entire year unable to generate any Qi Blood.

Of course, what Zhang Su needed now was a Cultivation Technique with very high Compatibility, preferably over 90%.

That way, if he could obtain even one point of Compatibility Value, he could directly raise the technique’s Compatibility to 100%.

Then, he would surely be able to master the Cultivation Technique to the Perfection realm!

The Basic Blood Nourishing Skill didn’t reach 90% Compatibility, so Zhang Su had no choice but to pass on it.

’Blood Boiling Technique, Compatibility 21%.’

’Flame Blood Technique, Compatibility 35%.’

’Reversed Blood Divine Technique, Compatibility 8%.’

’Blood Strengthening Formula, Compatibility 78%.’

Zhang Su flipped through many Cultivation Techniques.

Their Compatibility scores varied, some high and some low.

But so far, he hadn’t found a single one with over 90% Compatibility.

The highest was the Blood Strengthening Formula. It was much like the Basic Blood Nourishing Skill—a generic, unremarkable technique, but its Compatibility was as high as 78%.

But he still hadn’t found the technique with over 90% Compatibility that he needed.

However, Zhang Su gradually began to notice a pattern.

The more generic and unremarkable a Cultivation Technique was, the higher its Compatibility tended to be.

Conversely, the more unique and specialized a technique was, the lower its Compatibility tended to be.

This meant that highly specialized techniques were inherently suitable for only a very small number of people.

If Zhang Su wanted to find a technique with over 90% Compatibility, it would likely be one of those techniques suitable for only a select few.

’But which Cultivation Technique would be the most compatible with me?’

Zhang Su searched in the Instructor Pavilion for several hours.

He looked through at least several hundred Cultivation Techniques.

In the end, not a single one met his requirements.

For a moment, Zhang Su felt a bit discouraged.

’In this entire, vast Instructor Pavilion, could there really not be a single Cultivation Technique with over 90% Compatibility for me?’

If there really were no techniques with over 90% Compatibility, Zhang Su would have to settle for the next best thing and choose one with over 80%.

’Taotie Nourishing Blood Technique, Compatibility 91%.’

Suddenly, Zhang Su saw a Cultivation Technique with a Compatibility of 91%, which met his requirement.

Zhang Su’s eyes lit up.

’I finally found one!’

However, this Taotie Nourishing Blood Technique was quite unusual.

It was a "rich man’s" technique.

And why was it a "rich man’s" technique?

Because this technique relied primarily on "eating."

It required one to consume a large quantity of tonics.

All sorts of expensive, medicated meals.

As long as one ate well, the Taotie Nourishing Blood Technique could be used to generate powerful Qi Blood.

Although this technique wasn’t on the same level as the Great River Divine Technique, it was still considered a Superior Cultivation Technique for the Qi Blood Realm.

His former self would most likely not have chosen this Martial Art.

After all, this Martial Art required consuming all sorts of precious medicinal ingredients and potent tonics, which would cost a great deal of silver.

The body’s previous owner would rather have failed to generate Qi Blood than spend his older brother’s silver.

But the current Zhang Su was different.

Since this Martial Art was so suitable for him, he was determined to choose it.

’As for spending silver?’

He had plenty of contribution points now.

’If he didn’t use them to improve his Martial Arts, wouldn’t that be a waste?’

’I’ll choose this Martial Art, then.’

Zhang Su made his decision on the spot.

He took the manual for the Taotie Nourishing Blood Technique and went straight to register his selection.

He found the Instructor Pavilion’s Elder.

He said respectfully, "Disciple Zhang Su, an Outer Disciple, wishes to redeem the Taotie Nourishing Blood Technique."

The Elder inspected Zhang Su’s Identity Token, then spoke. "You chose the Great River Divine Technique a year ago? You’re certainly persistent, sticking with it for a whole year without a change. It’s just a shame that technique isn’t right for you. When choosing Martial Arts, it’s not about how profound the art is, but whether it suits you."

"Your teachings are wise, Elder. This disciple will remember them well."

At this point, Zhang Su could only obediently accept the criticism.

"The Taotie Nourishing Blood Technique costs three hundred contribution points. Are you sure you want to redeem it?"

"This disciple is certain."

With that, the Elder deducted three hundred contribution points from Zhang Su’s account.

Then, he produced the manual for the Taotie Nourishing Blood Technique.

"The usual rules apply. You can’t take this out of the Instructor Pavilion. Go to a Cultivation Room and memorize it. There’s no time limit."

"Yes, Elder."

Zhang Su quietly made his way to a Cultivation Room.

The Cultivation Room was sparsely furnished.

But Zhang Su didn’t mind.

He took out the manual for the Taotie Nourishing Blood Technique.

At three hundred contribution points, it was classified as a Superior-level technique.

The Qi Blood Realm Cultivation Techniques in the Instructor Pavilion were all clearly priced.

One hundred contribution points for an Ordinary Cultivation Technique.

Three hundred contribution points for a Superior Cultivation Technique.

Five hundred contribution points for a Top-Level Cultivation Technique.

And one thousand contribution points for an Unparalleled Divine Technique.

The Great River Divine Technique, which Zhang Su had practiced for a year, was an Unparalleled Divine Technique. Redeeming it would have cost one thousand contribution points.

Zhang Su had used his one-time opportunity to choose a free Cultivation Technique to pick the Great River Divine Technique.

While he didn’t have to spend any contribution points, he ended up wasting a full year. The loss far outweighed the gain.

Zhang Su opened the manual for the Taotie Nourishing Blood Technique and read through its entire contents.

This was completely different from the Great River Divine Technique he had practiced for a year. That technique was obscure and difficult to understand.

After a year, Zhang Su still had no idea how to properly practice the Great River Divine Technique.

But as he carefully read the Taotie Nourishing Blood Technique, he immediately felt a difference.

Even though it was his first time reading the Taotie Nourishing Blood Technique, Zhang Su felt it was strangely familiar.

Furthermore, it wasn’t obscure in the slightest.

On impulse, Zhang Su immediately tried to practice the Taotie Nourishing Blood Technique.

As he began to practice, Zhang Su found it to be an incredibly smooth process.

In just ten breaths’ time.

HUM.

In a daze, Zhang Su felt as if something new had appeared inside his body.

It wasn’t blood.

It was the quintessence produced by the condensation of his entire body’s vital energy!

It was... Qi Blood!

The Qi Blood that Zhang Su had failed to generate over a year of practice... it had now been born!

With the birth of this first wisp of Qi Blood, Zhang Su had officially stepped into the Qi Blood Realm and become a Martial Artist!

Host: Zhang Su

Cultivation: Qi Blood Realm, First Layer

Taotie Nourishing Blood Technique: Compatibility 91% (entry-level)

Great River Divine Technique: Compatibility 11% (uninitiated)

Spiritual Snake Fist: Compatibility 81% (Minor Achievement)

Compatibility Value: 0

Zhang Su stared at the panel. ’I’ve already reached the entry-level for the Taotie Nourishing Blood Technique?’

’But how long have I been practicing it?’

’Barely ten breaths.’

’I just circulated the energy slightly.’

’And I’ve already reached the entry-level?’

’I even generated my first wisp of Qi Blood, allowing me to officially step into the Qi Blood Realm!’

Moreover, Zhang Su could feel that practicing the Taotie Nourishing Blood Technique was incredibly smooth.

If he kept practicing, it probably wouldn’t be long before he reached Minor Achievement with the Taotie Nourishing Blood Technique, and even reaching Great Success wouldn’t be an issue.

’So this is the effect of 91% Compatibility?’

A sharp glint flashed in Zhang Su’s eyes!

Practicing a Martial Art that suited him was so effortless, and the results were incredible.

’This is just 91% Compatibility. What kind of wondrous changes would occur if it reached 100%?’

However, a Martial Artist needed more than just Qi Blood.

Qi Blood represented one’s Cultivation level.

But in a fight between Martial Artists, Martial Techniques also played a huge role.

Zhang Su had practiced the Spiritual Snake Fist for a year. But its Compatibility was only 81%. For Zhang Su, it was a viable technique to practice, but if there was a better option, that would naturally be preferable.

So, Zhang Su got up, left the Cultivation Room, and returned the Taotie Nourishing Blood Technique manual.

He began browsing continuously through the Martial Techniques section.

’Basic Saber Technique, Compatibility 75%.’

’Basic Fist Technique, Compatibility 78%.’

’Basic Palm Technique, Compatibility 73%.’

’Basic Sword Technique, Compatibility 82%.’

’Basic Leg Technique, Compatibility 71%.’

Zhang Su had figured out a trick.

He started by checking some basic Martial Techniques.

For example, the Basic Fist Technique, Basic Saber Technique, and so on. These basic Martial Techniques represented broad categories.

Among them, the Basic Sword Technique had the highest Compatibility.

’Does this mean that I’m actually better suited for Swordsmanship?’

In that case, he should focus his search for a Martial Technique on Swordsmanship.

As Zhang Su browsed through the various Swordsmanship manuals, he could indeed feel a difference.

His Compatibility with every Swordsmanship technique was noticeably higher than with other types of Martial Techniques.

This confirmed it: he was a natural fit for Swordsmanship.

Of course, finding a Swordsmanship technique with over 90% Compatibility was still no easy task.

"Huh? This Swordsmanship technique..."

’No, wait, there are two Swordsmanship techniques, and both have over 90% Compatibility?’

Zhang Su held two Swordsmanship manuals in his hands.

But now, he was faced with a difficult decision.

’Which one should I choose?’