In class, this is known as a "spell." Depending on the different properties into which true qi is transformed, it can manifest as specific forms of power with certain distinct characteristics. For instance, the "Flame Blade Technique" uses true qi as a carrier, conjuring the shape of a blade while incorporating the fire element to form a blade of fire.
This series of actions is almost as natural as breathing. However, due to individual differences in Xiantian aptitude and subsequent variations in study, the final manifestation of power also differs. This is why a person who has just undergone the initial opening of their apertures can generate a powerful punch of wind to shatter objects, yet their ability goes no further.
Those wishing to advance further must enter the academy for advanced studies. "Although I emphasize the importance of foundational knowledge in every class, the most fundamental things are precisely the ones most easily overlooked."
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