PDLP Chapter 21 Spiritual Root Test
Chapter 21 Spiritual Root Test
The Ascension Ceremony is held every ten years. Seven arenas are set up at the same time, each representing one of the seven major sects of the Yue Kingdom. Those who wish to join a sect can compete in the corresponding arena. The top ten winners can join one of the seven major sects and obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill.
Hongfen had already departed on the Burning Sun Eagle. Yan Yu and Yan Shuang went to the arena registration offices of Tianque Fortress and Huangfeng Valley respectively, while Yao Guang and Han Yunzhi headed towards a pavilion called "Spirit Testing Hall," where they would directly join the seven major sects through the spiritual root test.
As for Chen Qiaoqian, the Core Formation cultivator who presided over the spiritual root test in Huangfeng Valley this time happened to be the patriarch of the Chen family. After entering the Heavenly Mist Platform, she separated from Yao Guang and others to pay her respects to the family patriarch.
The two entered the spacious and towering Spirit Testing Hall and saw a white jade platform about ten feet high in the depths. On the platform, seven large chairs carved with the emblems of their respective sects were lined up in a row, and seven figures sat on them, looking down at all the cultivators below.
Although these seven people concealed their spiritual pressure, it was clear from the superior's gaze and demeanor that they were Core Formation cultivators from the seven sects of Yue Kingdom who had come to preside over the spiritual root test.
Inside the hall, a number of young cultivators had gathered, all holding their breath and not daring to make a sound. Yao Guang and Han Yunzhi also joined them, waiting quietly.
The crowd inside the hall grew larger and larger until the sound of bells and chimes rang out. The masked female cultivator in the center of the high platform spoke, her voice clear and sweet as a spring, yet still dignified:
"The spiritual root test will now begin. You will take turns touching this spiritual root testing bead. If you possess dual spiritual roots or higher, you may choose to join one of our seven sects without having to participate in the arena competition."
Under the watchful eyes of the Core Formation cultivators, no one dared to act rashly. One by one, everyone stepped forward and nervously placed their hands on the crystal-clear bead.
However, even having dual spiritual roots is quite rare among cultivators. After dozens of people were tested, only a handful showed joy and excitedly chose their sect.
Since entering, Yao Guang's eyes had been lingering on the Core Formation female cultivator sitting in the center of the platform. The woman was dressed in white, with a graceful figure, and her face was covered by a light veil, obscuring her beautiful features.
Yao Guang wore a warm smile, but a faint desire and murderous intent arose in his heart.
It was only because the wisp of causal origin energy in his inner sea of wheels suddenly became active the moment it approached this woman, as if it had smelled an unparalleled delicacy.
"The origin of reincarnation, she is Nangong Wan!"
Yao Guang shouted silently, his heart filled with indescribable excitement and a strong desire to devour.
In his previous life, in order to surpass the existing methods of the ancients and forge a unique path of his own, he devoted all his efforts to the path of cause and effect and reincarnation. Although he ultimately failed to create a new method, he had a profound understanding of the laws of cause and effect and reincarnation.
At this moment, he could clearly sense the source of reincarnation within this woman's body, and immediately understood that this Core Formation female cultivator from the Hidden Moon Sect must be Nangong Wan, who had cultivated the "Plain Maiden Reincarnation Technique"! Only she could possess such a pure source of reincarnation.
Cause and effect and reincarnation are two sides of the same coin and closely related. He has already grasped the origin of cause and effect. If he also obtains the origin of reincarnation, he can continue to explore the unfinished path of cause and effect and reincarnation from his previous life.
Therefore, devouring Nangong Wan and seizing her source of reincarnation was already a crucial part of his plan.
According to the original novel's Immortal Realm chapter, Nangong Wan is the reincarnation of Gan Rushuang, the wife of the Lord of the Reincarnation Palace in the Immortal Realm. She has a very deep karmic connection with the Lord of the Reincarnation Palace, but Yao Guang is not worried because the "Undying Heavenly Art" can sever all karmic ties imposed on him by the "Devouring Heaven Demon Art".
"Dual spiritual roots of wood and water, qualified!" Nangong Wan's clear voice rang out.
Han Yunzhi smiled at Yao Guang and said in a clear voice, "This junior chooses to join the Spirit Beast Mountain."
The Core Formation Ancestor of Spirit Beast Mountain stroked his beard and smiled, clearly quite satisfied, and guided Han Yunzhi to stand in the line of Spirit Beast Mountain disciples.
Finally, it was Yao Guang's turn.
He smiled nonchalantly, walked forward calmly, and grasped the spirit-testing pearl under countless gazes.
At this moment, the Spirit Testing Pearl did not display the usual five-colored spiritual light. Instead, it burst forth with an unprecedented blazing white-gold light, dazzling and sacred, like a blazing sun.
"Hiss, what kind of spiritual root is this?"
"I have never seen such a strange phenomenon from the Spirit Testing Bead."
"Let me think... I feel like I've seen a description of this in some ancient book..."
"This light is extremely yang and strong, pure and flawless... Could it be...?"
On the high platform, the seven Core Formation cultivators stared wide-eyed. Some were full of doubt, some were thinking hard, and others showed unbelievable shock.
"Could it be... a light, light spiritual root! My God! How is this possible!" Nangong Wan exclaimed in shock, her usually calm and cool voice changing tone.
"What? You mean that strange spiritual root recorded in ancient texts?"
"Absurd! How could such a spiritual root really exist? I thought it was something the ancients made up."
"What's so absurd about it? If there's a dark spiritual root among the heterogeneous spiritual roots, why can't there be a corresponding light spiritual root?"
"That's right. Just as dark spiritual roots are extremely suitable for cultivating yin-attribute demonic arts, light spiritual roots must be extremely compatible with yang-attribute cultivation techniques!"
"This Light Spiritual Root is many times rarer than the Heavenly Spiritual Root. The last recorded cultivator with the Light Spiritual Root dates back to ancient times..."
All seven Core Formation cultivators stood up in unison, looking at each other in disbelief, and seeing unprecedented shock and fervor in each other's eyes.
This is not just a once-in-a-century genius, but a living legend!
Although the crowd below did not understand the value of a light spiritual root, seeing the composed Core Formation Ancestor lose his composure like this, they could easily see what kind of extraordinary spiritual root this man in blue possessed.
Countless eyes were focused on Yao Guang.
Amidst the blazing light emanating from the Spirit Testing Pearl, Yao Guang stood proudly, bathed in holy divine radiance, like the son of the sun god, transcendent and otherworldly. His sacred aura astonished everyone in the hall, and captivated by his appearance, the hall fell silent for a moment, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
"Young friend, the cultivation techniques of my Heavenly Palace Fortress are extremely yang and powerful, unparalleled in their might, perfectly suited to your spiritual root aptitude! Join my Heavenly Palace Fortress, and I will personally accept you as my disciple!"
The burly and resolute Core Formation elder of Tianque Fortress was the first to lose his composure and break the peace.
"Young friend, wait a moment. Although the Light Spirit Root excels in masculine methods, excessive masculinity can lead to breakage and shorten one's lifespan. Our Pure Void Sect follows the natural way and excels in the art of nourishing life. If you join our sect, you will surely enjoy a long and healthy life!"
The old Taoist priest from Qingxu Sect eagerly interjected, displaying an air of otherworldly wisdom.
"Young master, our Hidden Moon Sect is most skilled in dual cultivation. If you join us, you can choose from the most talented female cultivators in the entire sect, and you will not be limited to just one partner. Our Hidden Moon Sect is the strongest of the seven sects, and we are strong enough to protect you and ensure your safe growth."
Nangong Wan's breathing quickened, her thoughts churning, and she secretly resolved that she would take this man into her family no matter what.