txolops Chapter 24: Sure enough, you have to nip it in the bud!
Chapter 24: Sure enough, you have to nip it in the bud!
This method of spirit testing is only barely usable and has significant limitations.
First of all, the spiritual root attributes that this type of spirit testing method can test depend entirely on the spiritual objects placed in the array plate. The attribute that can be tested depends on the attribute of the spiritual objects inside.
Generally speaking, the array plate contains common five-element spiritual objects, which can only test the five-element spiritual roots. Other attribute spiritual roots, such as lightning, ice, and wind attributes, are generally not detectable.
After all, these kinds of spiritual items are too rare, and it would be a waste to put them in the spirit testing plate.
This is just one of the disadvantages of the Spirit Testing Plate. The principle of the Spirit Testing Plate is to see the compatibility between the cultivator and the five spiritual objects in the Spirit Testing Plate.
But the Five Elements of Heaven and Earth are so vast, encompassing everything. Broadly speaking, each attribute is divided into Yin and Yang. For example, Chu Xuan has the Jia Wood spiritual root and the Wu Earth spiritual body, both of which belong to the Yang category.
In addition, there is a distinction between Yin and Yang, and Yin and Yang are also divided into many types. Taking wood as an example, tall trees, pine and cypress trees, parasol trees, poplar trees and even forests all belong to the category of Jia wood.
Although these are all of the Yang category, they are all different. Some are characterized by hardness, while others are good at growth. Based on this, the artistic conceptions and laws derived from them are also different.
Using a specific wood-related spirit to represent the wood element is definitely biased.
Even if someone has a high spiritual root attribute and high talent, it's normal for their spiritual root level to drop by one or two levels if they don't have a high compatibility with the spirit being tested.
This method of measurement has too many limitations and can easily bury geniuses.
This is why the Federation would bring out a celestial artifact to test a spiritual root, for fear of burying a prodigy.
Of course, if that were all, using a special magical artifact for measurement would be sufficient. The Federation had a deeper reason for bringing out the immortal artifact.
It is said that with magical artifacts, one can measure some deeper levels of aptitude, but this kind of aptitude is not something that ordinary students possess.
Getting back to the main point, testing one's spiritual root using the spirit-testing disc is very fast, taking only a few seconds per person. There were only a few people in total, and the test was completed in the blink of an eye.
Most of them had no spiritual roots at all. Three of them did make the spirit-testing plate light up, but only briefly, earning Wang Feng a dismissive comment: "Inferior spiritual roots, unqualified, not up to standard!"
Thus, the spirit test was completed, and no one met the standard.
However, this is the norm in Xu Family Village. Cultivation aptitude is extremely rare, and those with inferior spiritual roots cannot be accepted into the Xuanming Sect. Even the outer sect, which has the lowest requirements, requires low-grade spiritual roots.
The fate of inferior spiritual roots is only one—to become a rogue cultivator!
With everything concluded, Wang Fengzhen was about to get up and return to the market when his gaze suddenly swept over the children in front of him.
"what?"
"Have you lot reached the beginner level in martial arts?"
Perhaps intimidated by the Immortal Master's majesty, the children were somewhat timid and none dared to speak. Seeing this, Xu Ying spoke up, "Reporting to the Immortal Master, these children have all entered the realm of martial arts."
"Oh?"
Wang Feng raised an eyebrow slightly, somewhat surprised. "You've already mastered the basics? That's rare. Has your village recently hunted a half-demon beast?"
"The Immortal Master has discerning eyes."
Xu Ying's heart stirred slightly. The immortal master had noticed the power master. The power master's hunting ability far surpassed that of ordinary innate masters. He must have his own secret.
If the immortal master finds out, the power master will probably be in trouble.
Should we perform some minor maintenance?
It's reasonable that the village has nine Grandmasters of the Innate Realm, and they occasionally kill a half-demon beast.
Just as Xu Ying was pondering whether or not to defend Chu Xuan, Wang Biao immediately stepped forward and said, "Master, a Grandmaster of the Innate Realm came to our village before the New Year. Although he cannot speak or hear, his strength is indeed extremely formidable. He can hunt down half-demon beasts all by himself."
"In the past year, we have hunted down four half-demon beasts, giving the villagers the opportunity to buy half-demon beast meat, which has accelerated their cultivation."
"Is this really true? A Grandmaster of the Innate Realm, all alone and suffering from an illness, was actually able to hunt down a half-demon beast?"
Wang Feng's face also showed surprise. Don't underestimate this half-demon beast. Its level is comparable to that of a Xiantian martial artist. However, at lower levels, demon beasts are far stronger than human cultivators of the same level.
Logically speaking, it takes three innate grandmasters to deal with a half-demon beast. To kill it by encirclement, it usually requires six to ten, and the success rate is not high.
Hunting alone is something that only cultivators at the Qi Refining Realm can do. How could a Xiantian martial artist achieve this?
Chu Xuan stood calmly in the crowd, his expression unchanged. After all, he was deaf and mute and could not hear what they were saying, but in his heart, he had sentenced Wang Biao to death!
Sure enough, if you don't cut the weeds at the root, they will grow back in the spring!
Since you've already offended them, you should just kill them outright; if you only teach them a lesson, you're just setting yourself up for future trouble.
This is troublesome; we've directly offended a Qi Refining cultivator.
At the same time, as Wang Biao finished speaking, everyone's eyes immediately focused on Chu Xuan, and the immortal masters on the stage also looked over.
"So you're the one who hunted four half-demon beasts in the past year?"
A kind-hearted person nearby relayed the Immortal Master's message to Chu Xuan.
Chu Xuan pondered in his heart whether to charge out directly or play it safe, but outwardly nodded calmly.
"Interesting. I'd like to see how a Xiantian martial artist kills a half-demon beast!" Wang Feng chuckled, raised his hand and made a hand seal. His magical power surged, and with a swift movement, a palm print the size of a millstone appeared in the void, pressing down on Chu Xuan!
Hey!
That bastard isn't a good person either; he's ready to attack without even knowing what's going on.
That's enough, there's nowhere left to retreat, so there's no need to retreat any further!
Having made up his mind, Chu Xuan's expression changed instantly. He became like a drawn sword, and a heavy, ancient pressure rose up.
Conceal your true nature and hide your sharpness; anger will overturn the heavens!
This is the Federation's assessment of Chu Xuan's character: if you're not going to do something, then don't do it at all; if you're going to do something, then do it thoroughly.
This was his first step into this world. Although he had been very careful, he still got entangled in considerable karma with the local forces.
Since that's the case, let's just put an end to it and start afresh!
The moment the palm print landed, Chu Xuan's magical power merged into his physical body, and he instantly transformed into a phantom, dodging the attack.
With his sixth-level body-refining cultivation fully unleashed, Chu Xuan was only about ten meters away from Wang Feng. In the blink of an eye, Chu Xuan was already in front of Wang Feng.
not good!
What a great speed!
Wang Feng's expression changed drastically. This speed was even faster than that of the transformed demonic beasts. Could this be a Xiantian martial artist?
However, Wang Feng had no time to consider these things at this moment, as a huge fist was constantly enlarging in front of him.
A layer of golden light rose up, transforming into a golden shield that protected the king within.