Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World
Chapter 299 - 184 Curriculum, Golden Core Project_2

Chapter 299: Chapter 184 Curriculum, Golden Core Project_2

He thought for a moment and said:

"I have always regarded cultivation as a pathway to the evolution of life."

"Previously, Zhang mentioned that a Golden Core often means self-sufficiency— that is, not needing external assistance."

"I didn’t understand it at first, but now it seems to me... precisely because the Golden Core can produce matter and energy, that there is this notion of self-sufficiency."

Zhang nodded and said:

"Yes, after Golden Core is achieved, one is said to have a Leakless Body, able to fast and forgo food and drink... and your conjecture indeed vaguely matches this description."

Upon hearing this, the others were also taken aback.

They had never considered why the Golden Core could possess such extraordinary powers. Now, hearing Zhang explain it in this way, they too felt it made much sense.

Zheng Fa continued:

"From this, I feel that in cultivation, the transition from Qi Cultivation to Golden Core is a major phase."

"Qi Cultivation is about accommodating Spiritual Energy within the body, Foundation Establishment transforms this energy into a tangible form, while Golden Core uses this form to produce new matter..."

Zheng Fa spoke with conviction up to this point.

Then, with a hint of speculation in his expression, he said: "Nascent Soul should be constituted from this new matter, whereas for Divinity Transformation, for now, we only know the theories concerning spiritual energy circuits..."

"Nascent Soul is indeed a unique sensation to me."

Zhang nodded and said, "What you’re saying... I find it impeccable."

Beside them, Junior Master Huang scratched his head, feeling the scene seemed quite familiar.

She glanced at Master Pang and the Sect Leader.

Seeing them staring at Zheng Fa in shock.

It dawned on her— I am still myself, but I am no longer alone!

Her expression instantly calmed down.

Master Pang nudged her sleeve and whispered, "Is Zheng Fa really at the Foundation Establishment Stage?"

"..."

"Why do I feel like my own Foundation Establishment Stage was more about foolishly eating and playing?"

"Remove the ’feel like’."

"..."

...

The others might not have been entirely clear on the discussion between Zheng Fa and Zhang, but as Nascent Soul true figures, they understood what Zheng Fa was talking about.

They even felt...

Zheng Fa was right!

"I also can’t find any fault in it." After some contemplation, the Sect Leader shook his head and said, "You... have yet to form your Core, yet you encapsulate the essence of Golden Core so thoroughly..."

His gaze toward Zheng Fa was complex.

Filled with relief, excitement,

as well as concern and expectation.

"In some more time, I will pass on the position of Jiushan Sect Leader to you."

He suddenly declared.

"Master?"

Zheng Fa couldn’t hide his surprise.

The Sect Leader continued: "I don’t have much time left and I wish to attempt the Divinity Transformation; sitting in the position of the Sect Leader, I fear I won’t accomplish much."

"I had intended to pass the position to you sooner, initially wanting you to reach Core Formation earlier... so I had been holding back."

"With your current understanding of the Golden Core, I believe it won’t pose much difficulty for you."

Hearing his master say this, Zheng Fa glanced at the two Junior Masters next to him.

Neither of them showed any signs of surprise on their faces.

It seemed they had known about their master’s intentions for some time.

"Looking at what?" Master Pang laughed, "If he doesn’t take the position, wouldn’t Jiushan Realm stop bearing the name Zheng?"

Seeing him say so, Zheng Fa was left speechless.

But still, there were differences...

If the Master were to pass the position of Sect Leader to him, that would legitimize his future ability to guide the Jiushan Sect according to his own plans for reform.

So...

"Do you want to hold a grand examination for all the disciples of Jiushan Sect?"

The Sect Leader raised an eyebrow, slightly regretting it.

Zheng Fa firmly nodded.

"An examination of what?"

"The first test is on mathematics, the second on talismanic magic," said Zheng Fa. "I believe these are the foundational knowledge for Immortal Law."

Having spent so much time in the Xuanwei Realm, Zheng Fa had long observed one thing— talismanic diagrams permeate everything!

He had self-reflected on his not-so-successful previous courses, noting a number of issues.

Was there an issue with himself?

Who was he— lord of Jiushan Realm, Zhang’s close comrade-in-arms, someone on the brink of assuming the role of Jiushan Sect Leader while still in the Foundation Establishment Stage.

How could there be an issue?

Was there a problem with the content he taught?

That was even less likely— Hertz, Faraday, Maxwell in the Xuanwei Realm could all be considered the equivalent of a Demon Ancestor!

What could be said about a Demon Ancestor’s teachings?

In the end, he recalled a line from his high school teacher: You are the worst class I’ve ever taught!

Therefore, his conclusion of reflection— the students were not up to par!

A higher level of rigor was necessary.

"How do you plan to conduct the examination?"

"I will set the mathematics paper together with Zhang," Zheng Fa said.

"For the talismanic magic paper, Master Pang can assist."

Zheng Fa had long planned in his mind.

"Only through examination can we tailor our teaching according to each disciple’s abilities..."

The eldritch Sect Leader and others exchanged looks, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

To be fair, they too had lectured at the Discussion Talisman Pavilion before— back then, they didn’t care whether the audience understood them or not.

They spoke whatever they wanted to.

This approach, a prevalent form of lecturing in the Xuanwei Realm...

In Zheng Fa’s opinion, this was somewhat equivalent to university lectures, not useless, but unsuitable for students with a weak foundation.

Thinking of this,

Zheng Fa took out several educational outlines from his Storage Bag and distributed them to those in front of him.

Zhang flipped through them and looked at Zheng Fa with an intrigued gaze.

Master Pang read softly:

"Basic Primordial Talismans (Compulsory)

Subject requirements:

Topology, Good or above"

...

"Thunder Skill (Elective)

Subject requirements:

Basic Primordial Talisman, Good or above

Electromagnetism, Excellent or above

Cultivation, Qi Refinement Realm or above

..."

"Topology (Compulsory)

Subject requirements:

Advanced mathematics, Good or above

..."

Master Pang browsed through the back and understood. Zheng Fa had methodically categorized all the Immortal Laws, then wrote these few lines.

"Do you intend to... progress step by step?"

"Yes," explained Zheng Fa, "after the examination, I will use their scores to compare against these outlines and assign classes accordingly."

In the end, this was a cultivation plan.