Walking into this city, Noah and the others immediately felt the difference.

Passersby on the street were dressed simply, few were elaborately dressed, and most shops on the street were martial arts schools, medicine halls, etc., while restaurants and clothing stores were few and far between.

Even the playful actions of children contained martial arts moves.

Noah activated Insight, his gaze sweeping across.

He saw that most people were Tier 2, Three-order were everywhere, and only the old, young, sick, and disabled were First Order.

One must know, these people were only considered Ordinary.

"Martial Arts Spread Throughout the Land."

A light flashed in Noah’s eyes as he thought of the instance’s description he had heard before.

Clearly, under the terrifying threat of the Extraterrestrial Demon Lord, the people within this instance had truly achieved martial arts spread throughout the land. Of course, under such militaristic circumstances, the resources consumed were immeasurable. Fortunately, the spiritual energy concentration in this world was very high, and there was likely a Small Spirit Vein buried beneath this city alone.

Otherwise, it would be difficult to support the demand for universal martial arts training.

Rose and the others dispersed to gather information.

"Claire," Zhou Li called out to Claire.

"Yes?" Claire was a little surprised.

Noah glanced at her and asked, "What level is your Talent now?"

"C-rank," Claire didn’t hide it. Her face was full of distress: "Talent Upgrade pills are too rare. Besides the one I drew and the one you gave me, I haven’t seen another one."

With Claire’s strength, a C-rank Talent was indeed holding her back too much.

"Take this," Noah took out a talent upgrade pill and threw it to her.

Seeing the talent upgrade pill, Claire’s eyes widened. She quickly said, "How can I? I can’t take this."

"The Soul Resonance skill you gave me is worth this price," Noah said calmly.

He wasn’t deliberately looking after Claire, but speaking the truth.

The passive skill Soul Resonance was truly becoming more valuable the more he used it.

If it weren’t for the fact that rare-grade talent upgrade pills could only upgrade Talent to B-rank at most, he would definitely be willing to give a few more.

...

A moment later, Noah strolled into a nearby martial arts school.

"Brother, are you here to learn martial arts? Our Ashford Family Martial Arts School’s fees are absolutely fair," a burly man greeted him.

"Oh," Noah smiled: "What can your martial arts school teach?"

"Oh, there’s a lot! We have First Order cultivation methods... Second Order cultivation methods..." The burly man immediately became energetic, rattling off a string of cultivation methods.

Noah raised his eyebrows in surprise.

After opening and closing Insight, Noah also understood the classification of cultivation methods in this instance. First Order cultivation methods correspond to basic methods, and Second Order cultivation methods correspond to advanced methods.

Any random martial arts school having so many First and Second Order cultivation methods, and even one Three-order cultivation method corresponding to high-level methods, was much stronger than the martial arts schools Noah remembered.

One must know, Noah’s cultivation method only corresponded to Four-order in this instance.

The prevalence of cultivation methods in this instance was evident from this. Cultivation methods that required great contributions to obtain in other instances were everywhere in this instance.

Noah’s spirits lifted. With so many cultivation method classics to reference, he believed his own cultivation method would definitely be able to break through.

He really chose the right instance.

Of course, if one were to learn martial arts at a martial arts school, they would definitely have to start from First Order cultivation methods.

This wasn’t deliberately setting up a barrier, but a step-by-step teaching process, because after learning and being recognized by a senior or master, one could immediately learn Second Order.

The most crucial point was that the fees were very cheap, affordable for Ordinary commoners, especially the initial learning phase, which was completely free.

Naturally, Noah had no interest in joining a martial arts school to learn martial arts. Those First and Second Order cultivation methods didn’t attract him either. He refused the burly man’s enthusiastic promotion and turned to leave.

He visited a few more martial arts schools, all of which were exactly like the Ashford Family Martial Arts School.

Noah mentioned these situations briefly in the Mind Network. With Aurora’s Mind Network, everyone could communicate at any time, which was very efficient.

Zara : "It’s true. I just passed a martial arts school, and the person in charge there was very enthusiastic, practically wanting me to go in and learn on the spot."

Zara : "They can’t make any money this way, what are they after?"

Aurora: "The Hundred Year Agreement is approaching. If the Demon Lord cannot be killed, everyone will die. What’s the point of making money at this time? It’s better to discover a few more geniuses, that’s the right way."

Rose : "That’s true, but they aren’t without benefits. As long as they discover a genius, they can receive generous rewards from the Holy Land."

Ethan : "Holy Land?"

Olivia: "Holy Land?"

Rose : "The strong and geniuses in this instance are all gathered in the Holy Land. That is the core of the Human Race."

Noah watched the communication in the Mind Network.

This instance had long since lost any dynasties or sects; only one Holy Land existed. The cities scattered throughout the world were training bases, sending Talent to the Holy Land.

Countless strong individuals, geniuses, theoretical factions, practical factions... gathered in the Holy Land. After so many years, what kind of brilliant sparks would they have produced?

Noah felt a bit of longing.

In the history of this instance, when the Extraterrestrial Demon Lord descended, the strongest were only Four-order, and the highest cultivation method was only Three-order.

However, in these hundred years, many Five-Order experts were born, and cultivation methods were deduced to Four-order.

As for whether there were 6th-Order or Five-Order cultivation methods, that was not something that could be found out in an Ordinary city.

Noah: "What plans do you have for this instance?"

Claire: "Let me speak first. This instance is relatively simple. The Demon Lord is at the peak of Heavenly Pillar Mountain and doesn’t require us to search for him. We can clear the instance as long as we are strong enough. We can’t help on the main battlefield. What we can do is, first, go to the Holy Land and collect as many cultivation method classics as possible, and second, search for possible dark forces. They will be key for us to earn contributions."

Claire was very regretful that she couldn’t help Noah much. She knew her limitations. In a battle against the Demon Lord, who was very likely 6th-Order, they couldn’t interfere at all. Forcing themselves in would just be sending themselves to their deaths.

Aurora : "Dark forces???"

Rose : "I understand Claire’s meaning. Where there is light, there is darkness. Facing the Demon Lord’s world-ending threat, there will be bright existences like the Holy Land that pour everything into becoming stronger and vow to fight against the Demon Lord to the death. Naturally, there will also be dark existences who fear the Demon Lord’s strength, betray the Human Race, and side with him."

Ethan : "So we go to the Holy Land, collect cultivation methods, and by the way, look for dark forces to earn contributions?"

Claire: "Yes."

Everyone quickly decided on the next course of action.

Zara : "What about you, Noah?"

Noah : "I’m going too."

Noah replied calmly. He wasn’t interested in any dark forces, but he was very interested in the Holy Land. The countless cultivation method classics that existed there were all attracting him to go.