The Book of Black.

Summary

Zhu Hao Miao searches online for information about "spiritual energy revival" but finds mostly unreliable conspiracy theories and memes. He recalls an ancient myth about the "absolute connection between earth and heaven" and feels like he's grasping something, but can't find concrete clues. He then discovers a trending topic on the C7 Forum, a professional internal forum created by seven supernatural academies, and registers as a member using his student ID. On the forum, Zhu Hao Miao finds debates about the "Martial Arts vs. Magic" system, with some arguing that Chinese martial arts are the strongest, while others claim that magic is more powerful. He gleans useful information from the debates, learning that martial arts are excellent for low-mystery Illusion Realms, but lack effective means to deal with ethereal beings, while magic professions specialize in dealing with ethereal beings but are weak in solo combat. Zhu Hao Miao is now considering which path to choose, martial arts or magic, and is aware of the dual cultivation system, but notes that it's only suitable for self-important prodigies.

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