Each cultivation stages for a hunter is divided into early, middle and peak stages. There are 9 hunter ranks each stage with its own bottleneck. The more talented a hunter is, the easier it is for them to break through the internal barrier and advance. The less talented the more time it'll take them to advance past their bottleneck.
Instructor Brann clapped his hands sharply, the sound cutting through the quiet celebration. "Enough. The celebration ends now. You've passed the entrance, but that just means you're qualified to struggle. Your real training starts tomorrow."
A ripple of nervous tension replaced the brief joy. Then, a new figure stepped forward. She was tall and severe, her uniform impeccable, her hair pulled into a sharp ponytail.
"I am Instructor Vian. I formally welcome y
