As for the disciples from other peaks, upon reaching the eighth level of Qi Condensation and joining the Inner Sect, they will acquire a second, more powerful technique to prepare for further Tideflows.
The choice of technique the disciple makes is very important and is one of the key factors in determining how many Tideflows they can achieve.
Generally speaking, the minimum is two Tideflows, although three is also possible. Depending on the specific circumstances, four aren't out of the question.
Even the weakest disciple is often able to achieve three Tideflows during Earthstring Foundation Establishment. In some extreme cases, some powerful disciples reach six. However, from ancient times to now, only nine disciples from the Spirit Stream Sect have reached six Tideflows by cultivating the second technique. Naturally, these nine disciples were unique and astonishing figures of their era.
