"So..."

"The path itself doesn’t have high or low; it’s only humans who divide it into strong and weak. For Spiritualists, understanding and affinity with the path are crucial."

"I see."

Ye Mingqiu nodded deeply, gaining a deeper understanding of technique paths. He hadn’t yet reached Level 10 Specialty, so his path hadn’t fully manifested.

However, based on his current performance, he felt his path shouldn’t be weak.

Moreover, skill level doesn’t directly determine the strength or weakness in battles; differing paths, affinity, judgment of the situation, and battle experience significantly impact the outcome.

In true technique powerhouse battles, skill level isn’t everything, just like matching strong opponents at the same level where you can’t just look at basic attributes.

Although Fire God’s basic attributes seemed inadequate, in actual combat, even Tier Two powerhouses with much higher attributes could be instantly defeated, where passive strength and energy level are equally important.

"Now you should have some basic understanding of techniques, right?"

"Yes, I understand."

Ye Mingqiu nodded, then continued to ask: "Do technique powerhouses have to use exclusive advancement cards to advance their skills? What if they can’t obtain an exclusive advancement card?"

"Exclusive advancement cards simply save time and resources; they aren’t the only path to success. For example, like the Old Beast Monarch you fought against, he seems about to advance without an exclusive advancement card... The effects should be similar."

Tang Ruobing casually turned off the screen and said: "Just don’t use ordinary advancement cards; better to spend lots of time advancing by yourself rather than using ordinary advancement cards. Exclusive cards accelerate environment enlightenment, while ordinary cards simply infuse relatively matching experience, like an experience book."

"This method could advance you, but the limit is low and can’t achieve the high affinity of self-progress or exclusive cards; the final effect is average. Those pursuing the limit won’t use it."

Tang Ruobing wasn’t looking down; it was their high level. Ordinary people generally couldn’t reach such heights. They knew ordinary Tier One Spiritualists couldn’t follow the technique path; using ordinary advancement cards at Tier Two suffices.

Though the final limit is low, it’s enough since they can’t reach the upper limits.

"Okay."

Ye Mingqiu nodded in response, then curiously asked: "How much are those exclusive advancement cards worth in Spiritual Points?"

"Quite a lot; the cheapest seems to be over six million Spiritual Points, and the expensive ones over ten million." Tang Ruobing replied helplessly.

"...."

Ye Mingqiu fell silent.

At the moment, he finally understood how incredibly lucky he was to get an exclusive advancement card from the Level 6 Dominator Treasure Chest; it was unimaginably rare.

No wonder the golden light when opening the chest was so dazzling it almost blinded him.

Finally, fully understood!

He also gradually realized why Zhen Yue is so strong yet sells battle recordings, even humiliating ones, because they’re valuable.

The money for techniques is truly insufficient!

Looking at the price of exclusive advancement cards, it’s enough to cry!

Due to the extremely low drop rate and absurdly high price, even in ladder ranking, techniques can’t successfully advance; its rarity is extreme.

Remember, ladder ranking gathers all the strongest Tier One Spiritualists every three months, yet none successfully advance; this shows how challenging technique advancement is!

When new exclusive advancement cards appear at auction, countless technique powerhouses battle with wallets.

Of course, exclusive advancement cards aren’t the only path. Technique powerhouses can seek others who’ve succeeded, sharing similar or identical paths, thus improving themselves through communication and insight to advance independently.

This method is more common, but finding powerful technique powerhouses to convey experience costs a lot of resources.

After all...

The stronger the technique...

The poorer they are...

Additionally, there are various special realms, inheritance secret realms, unique technique worlds, indigenous powerhouse guidance tasks, etc. Exclusive cards are the priciest yet simplest option.

Using other solutions requires significant time, effort, and some luck, but exclusive advancement cards succeed with just a click.

So they’re the most expensive!

"Sigh~"

Ye Mingqiu sighed deeply, saying: "Exclusive advancement cards are truly a huge obstacle on the technique path. Difficult, too difficult."

"Don’t worry, I’ve been keeping an eye on special Spirit Realm news; once you reach Level 10, I’ll get you a ticket to a special technique world. I believe your talent will succeed; if not, try more channels." Tang Ruobing encouraged with a smile.

"Thank you very much, but no need."

Ye Mingqiu smiled and declined.

"Oh? Do you already have plans?"

Tang Ruobing asked curiously, not doubting Ye Mingqiu’s combat talent. With his ability to advance through combat, it might be possible if he continuously battles the strong.