Chapter 162 Foundation-Building Divine Consciousness and Foundation-Building Seed Assessment (Subscription Request)

After refining for seven days, Zhou Ling tried to draw three or four sword inscriptions every day.

With the help of talents such as [Intermediate Observation], [Intermediate Analysis], and [Genius], he continued to observe and analyze to improve his proficiency in sword inscriptions.

Finally, he accumulated proficiency in sword inscriptions.

Drawing sword inscriptions three or four times a day also consumed a lot of his soul.

But with the help of the talents [Soul Training] and [Soul Like a Knife], his soul cultivation also progressed rapidly.

That day.

In the training room.

Zhou Ling arranged the spirit paper and spirit ink and took out the spirit pen.

The pattern of the sword inscription appeared in the sea of ​​consciousness, and he began to draw.

Soon, Zhou Ling gradually drew out seven separate sword inscriptions.

I felt a mysterious light flashing on the spirit paper.

But at this time, my consciousness was like a dam releasing floods, and it was flowing quickly.

On the spirit paper, the bright inscriptions seemed to be freed from the restraints in an instant.

A light flashed.

The entire inscription collapsed instantly.

With a whoosh.

A puff of green smoke emerged from the spirit paper.

"Just one step left!"

Feeling a sharp pain coming from the sea of ​​consciousness, Zhou Ling murmured helplessly.

Looking at the broken inscription on the table, he stretched out his hand to rub his face and cheer up.

[You are drawing the sword inscription, soul like a knife +1, soul +2, sword inscription proficiency +1]

After recovering slightly, he continued to observe the inscription traces on the spirit paper.

[You are observing the sword inscription, intermediate observation +1, sword inscription proficiency +1]

[You are analyzing the sword inscription, intermediate analysis +1, sword inscription proficiency +1]

Based on the analysis results, Zhou Ling thought for a while and quickly summarized the next fine-tuning plan.

However, he felt a dull headache at this time, and did not continue to draw.

Then he took out a pill bottle and poured out a black pill from it.

This is the soul-nourishing pill, with two faint pill patterns flashing on it.

This Soul-nourishing Pill was specially made by Wang Xin to restore his consciousness.

It was also made today.

After all, the materials for soul-nourishing pills are relatively rare, but fortunately Xuanyuan Daoyuan has all kinds of materials.

Of course, the price is not cheap.

Then he threw the pill into his mouth.

He operated the spell to refine and absorb the medicinal power.

[You are absorbing the medicinal power of the Soul-nourishing Pill, Pill Stress +1, Soul-nourishing Pill Power +1]

As the medicinal power spread rapidly, Zhou Ling, who was sitting cross-legged on the futon, had veins on his forehead and a painful expression on his face.

The Soul-nourishing Pill with two dan patterns originally contained abundant spiritual power, and with the stimulation of [Spiritual Medicine Stress], the surging medicinal power turned into a torrent of soul power that violently washed Zhou Ling's sea of ​​consciousness.

Zhou Ling could only continuously operate the "Qinghui Nourishing Spirit Technique" to refine the medicinal power.

But the rapid medicinal power was overwhelming, so he had no time to refine and absorb it.

[You are absorbing the soul power of the Soul-Nourishing Pill, the more you face the more courage +1, and the proficiency of the "Qinghui Nurturing Spirit Technique" +20]

At this moment, [The more you face the more courage] took effect, and Zhou Ling felt a cool breath suddenly appear in his sea of ​​consciousness.

The soul seed in the sea of ​​consciousness flashed, quickly absorbing the soul power of the Soul-Nourishing Pill.

In just a few breaths, Zhou Ling's originally painful and ferocious face began to ease, and his complexion gradually recovered.

After half a minute, as the medicinal power was completely absorbed and refined, Zhou Ling opened his eyes, his eyes sparkling.

"The medicinal power of the two-dan pattern Soul-Nourishing Pill is really too strong!"

Zhou Ling exhaled, and was also shocked by Xin'er's rapid improvement in alchemy.

Originally, Xin'er could only refine one-dan pattern Soul-Nourishing Pill. These days, as the dark fire spirit body in her body has recovered.

The level of alchemy has also improved significantly.

Zhou Ling did not think much and continued to operate the "Qinghui Nurturing Spirit Technique" to stabilize the suddenly soaring soul cultivation.

On the soul seed, the shadow of the fire maple tree has grown several red leaves.

This is the situation when the first level of "Qinghui Nurturing Soul Technique" has been cultivated to the perfect state.

Zhou Ling was overjoyed. He could feel that at this moment, his soul cultivation was very different from before.

Even without the help of [Soul Like a Knife], he could release it freely.

This is something that can only be done when the soul enters the foundation building stage.

Originally, practicing "Qinghui Nurturing Soul Technique" laid a solid foundation for his soul.

With the help of [Soul Training], [Soul Like a Knife], and [Illusion Simulation] soul talents, his soul will make considerable progress every day.

In addition, he obtained soul nourishing pills from Wang Xin from time to time, so he quickly raised his soul to the ninth level of Qi training.

This time, with the "Qinghui Nurturing Soul Technique" entering the first level of great perfection.

His spiritual consciousness cultivation directly broke through the foundation building stage.

This is something he never expected.

Although it is mainly due to taking a soul nourishing pill every few days.

In addition, the auxiliary effects of talents such as [Spiritual Consciousness Training] and [Spiritual Soul Like a Knife] allowed his spiritual consciousness to continue to improve.

But Zhou Ling was still overjoyed to enter the foundation-building spiritual consciousness like this.

Immediately, the spiritual consciousness quietly released and passed through the room in a moment.

It was already night outside, and there were several figures walking on the bluestone road in the dormitory area.

The surrounding dormitory rooms all had the function of the next door spiritual consciousness.

Zhou Ling did not explore, but his spiritual consciousness continued to extend along the bluestone until it stopped about sixty feet.

After passing this area, he left the dormitory area.

He did not dare to peek into other areas with his spiritual consciousness.

Immediately, the spiritual consciousness retreated quickly like flowing water.

"Now if the consciousness is fully extended, it can reach a distance of 100 feet!"

Zhou Ling muttered with joy as he retracted his consciousness.

The soul of a general foundation-building cultivator is enough to extend a distance of 100 feet.

Although his consciousness has just entered the foundation-building stage, he has [Soul Training] and [Soul Like a Knife], so even ordinary cultivators in the early stage of foundation-building cannot compare with him.

"It should be easier to refine the quality sword inscription and the soul-sealing ban now."

Zhou Ling muttered.

Originally, he was a little short of refining the quality sword inscription, but now his consciousness has been greatly improved.

Zhou Ling intuitively felt that the quality sword inscription, which had been a little stretched even with his full effort, did not seem to be too difficult at this moment.

And when the "Qinghui Nurturing Spirit Technique" cultivates soul attacks, combined with [Soul Like a Knife], the power can be taken to a higher level.

At that time, it is even possible to defeat the foundation-building cultivator.

Of course, this is just Zhou Ling's idea.

Now in the Taoist Academy, he lives a comfortable life, and he does not have to worry about encountering any foundation-building cultivators.

Immediately, Zhou Ling arranged the spiritual paper again, picked up the spiritual pen, and continued to draw the Grade Sword Inscription.

As the spiritual consciousness and spiritual flame were laid out at the same time.

Soon, a sharp breath flashed on the spiritual paper.

"It's done!"

Zhou Ling's face was full of excitement.

As the last node was successfully condensed, the Grade Sword Inscription flashed a faint golden light.

Like a golden sword.

"At this time, the spiritual consciousness is enough to draw another additional soul-sealing ban!"

Zhou Ling felt it carefully and thought to himself.

With the addition of a soul-sealing ban, the power of this Grade Sword Inscription can be increased by 20% to 30%.

The power of controlling the spirit sword will also increase by a few points.

Then, Zhou Ling did not dare to be careless and continued to observe and analyze.

Make sure that when drawing on the instrument, it can be successful at one time.

After all, the sword plate instrument is very valuable.

Two lines cost almost two medium-grade spiritual stones.

In addition, three medium-grade spiritual stones with water and earth attributes were absorbed and refined by him.

In addition, there are many expenses in these days.

In addition to daily spiritual food, there is also the cost of the meat of two spiritual beasts, which is also a considerable expense.

Now, there are only five middle-grade spiritual stones left, plus three hundred low-grade spiritual stones.

Such expenses are also a bit too much for Zhou Ling!

And the only thing he earned was the Hunyuan Shield and three hundred spiritual stones from Xu Qiang last time.

"After the foundation-building seed assessment, I will go to Xu Qiang to see! Take more orders."

"Or I can let Sun Dajie take the orders myself, and then find Xu Qiang for cooperation!"

After confirming that there was no problem with the imprint, Zhou Ling thought to himself.

Then, he sat cross-legged and recovered.

The next day, early in the morning.

A green jade array plate flashed with a faint golden light in front of Zhou Ling.

A small golden sword energy field formed around it.

It seemed that the sword energy in it could be stimulated at any time.

"The sword plate is finally done!"

Zhou Ling's face was full of joy.

However, he could not directly activate the sword plate now, and he needed Wang Xin to help him set up a portable sword array.

He could use the array plate to control the sword array.

Afterwards, Zhou Ling put away the array plate and left the practice room.

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Zhou Ling had been so hungry after practicing for a night that his stomach was growling.

After Wang Xin came over, the two went straight to the cafeteria.

The cafeteria was also very lively in the morning.

Zhou Ling bought meat buns, spiritual eggs, spiritual porridge, etc., and found a place to sit down.

"Brother Ling, this way." Not far away, Sun Dajie greeted Zhou Ling.

Zhou Ling and Wang Xin went over immediately and sat at the same table with Sun Dajie.

"Brother Ling, the Daoyuan has issued some tasks these days. Have you seen them?"

Sun Dajie said while eating a meat bun.

"I'm busy practicing now, and I didn't pay attention to the tasks of the Daoyuan!" Zhou Ling said with a smile.

These days, he also knew that the Daoyuan would announce some tasks every once in a while, and if the disciples of the Daoyuan completed these tasks.

They would be able to get corresponding Dao points rewards.

Dao points are the best thing for disciples of the Daoyuan.

As long as you have enough Dao points, you can exchange them with the Daoyuan for various practice resources.

Including foundation-building pills, high-level techniques, etc.

Take the dormitory where Zhou Ling lives now, for example. Every month, he has to hand over thirty low-grade spirit stones to the Taoist Academy.

But if he has Dao points, three Dao points are enough.

Of course, it is not so easy to get Dao points.

"The most attractive task announced this time is to recruit dozens of technicians to go to the Star Sea Region."

"Especially the cultivators who mainly practice the four major techniques, they are even more popular."

"You can get thirty Dao points every month, plus some cultivation resources!"

"It's a pity that they don't recruit puppeteers!"

Sun Dajie said helplessly.

"Star Sea Region?" Zhou Ling finished eating the meat bun and murmured.

"Star Sea Region is a third-level star region! It is a realm developed by our Taoist Academy, with many resources."

Sun Dajie introduced it to Zhou Ling.

Zhou Ling nodded and said in his heart, "For now, I will practice step by step. When I am stronger, I may try other realms."

The treatment of thirty Dao points seems good, but Zhou Ling is not tempted.

Now that his strength is limited, there is no need to rush to other realms.

And he also has a realm gate passage in his hand.

It was given to him by his master. His master has some basic knowledge there, so it might be easier for him to go there by himself.

Of course, to activate the Five Elements Thunder Gang Body as soon as possible, sufficient resources are needed.

"Don't worry, I'll consider taking on the mission again when my cultivation level improves a bit." Zhou Ling said with a smile again.

After the three of them finished eating, they left the cafeteria and headed to their training quarters.

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On September 12th, the foundation seed assessment came as scheduled.

Early in the morning, many disciples had already arrived at the Taoist Temple Square.

Zhou Ling and Wang Xin were also among them.

On the jade platform, there are six Taoist teachers.

Among them were Zhou Ling's teacher Hu Jiaoxi, Dean Zhong and others.

In front of the jade platform, a magic circle is used to isolate an assessment area.

As Dean Zhong began to announce the assessment rules.

Because the disciples participating in the assessment this time mainly majored in the four major techniques of Dan, Qi, Talisman, and Formation.

Therefore, as long as the refined treasure is of the highest grade, it will be the leader.

Of course, the scoring criteria are determined by six judges.

As the ancient bell rang, the disciples followed the jade tablets in their hands.

Enter the Jade Terrace.

Zhou Ling came to the assessment table No. 16.

Scanning his eyes, he saw that several other disciples around him were also inscription masters.

Looking at Zhou Ling, some teenagers had contempt flashing in their eyes.

After all, among all the disciples who participated in the foundation-building test last time, Zhou Ling was the only one who failed to successfully build the foundation.

The acquisition of this foundation-building seed identity feels a bit unworthy of its name.

"The qualifications of foundation building seeds are very good, and they are basically high-grade spiritual roots."

"There are even top quality and spiritual bodies!"

"Twenty-four people can usually refine second-level treasures!"

"Yes! Liu Yu is already a second-grade alchemist and weapon refiner!"

"It is indeed a foundation-building seed."

In the square, many disciples looked at the twenty-four foundation-building seed assessment disciples on the jade platform and talked from time to time.

The tone is full of surprise!

No wonder they were able to obtain the quota for the Foundation Establishment Seed Assessment. Basically, these people's spiritual root qualifications are top-grade.

If you have high-grade spiritual root qualifications and go well in all aspects, theoretically speaking, you can reach the level of Nascent Soul.

The speed of cultivating high-grade spiritual roots is five to ten times faster than that of mid-grade spiritual roots.

Especially in a place with abundant spiritual energy like Xuanyuan Taoist Academy, the gap between middle-grade spiritual roots and high-grade spiritual roots will be obvious in less than a year.

Especially the higher the cultivation level, the more obvious the advantage of spiritual roots.

Moreover, among these twenty-four people, several are still spiritual bodies and have top-grade spiritual roots.

They are all definitely the elites of the Taoist Academy in the future.

"Hey, why is there a seventh-level Qi practitioner like me?"

"This person actually has a low-grade spiritual root. How did he become a foundation-building seed?"

Zhou Ling, who was only at the seventh level of Qi training, suddenly attracted the attention of many disciples.

There is no way, these disciples around me are all at the eighth or ninth level of Qi training.

His seventh level of Qi training is really conspicuous.

Moreover, the foundation-building seeds are extremely conspicuous in the Taoist temple, and Zhou Ling and others have already attracted the attention of other disciples.

Compared with other genius disciples, Zhou Ling's qualifications and cultivation are completely at the bottom.

Even worse than the ordinary disciples of the Taoist Academy.

This also made many people curious about Zhou Ling. Why did he obtain the spot as a foundation-building disciple?

You know, a spot in the Foundation Establishment Seed Assessment is something that many disciples are trying to get.

This means that once you become a foundation-building seed, the resources of the Taoist Academy will be far better than those of ordinary disciples.

In the eyes of most disciples, Zhou Ling was inferior to them.

"With this kind of qualification and cultivation, in our fairy city, there is no chance of being admitted to the Taoist Academy!"

"That's right, this kid is so lucky!"

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"How can a seventh-level qi-training disciple with a low-grade spiritual root appear on the assessment stage?"

Of course, not only these disciples, but also the judges on the jade stage looked at Zhou Ling with surprise.

Compared with others, this cultivation level is indeed very different.

Only Hu Jiaoxi looked calm.

He knew that Zhou Ling had already tried to refine the Soul Sealing Forbidden Spirit. Even if his cultivation level was lower, he still had a great chance of entering the top eight.

"clang!"

As the ancient bell rang, Dean Zhong announced that the assessment had officially begun.

Zhou Ling didn't know that, unknowingly, he was even more popular than Liu Yu and other talented disciples.

The assessment items on the jade platform in front of him also opened their seals.

They are two swords and instruments, one of the first grade and one of the second grade of the low grade.

Obviously, it is for the disciples to make their own choices.

There are also spiritual inks, spiritual pens, etc.

As for the inscriptions, there are no regulations. Disciples can choose the inscriptions they are best at to draw.

"To achieve good results, you must refine a low-grade spiritual weapon, and the power of this spiritual sword must reach the second-order mid-grade level!"

Looking at the two utensils, Zhou Ling thought in his heart.

As [Intermediate Observation] swept over.

He quickly learned the material composition of this spiritual sword instrument.

It is made of lapis lazuli as the main material, mixed with black gold stone, Geng gold, and a small amount of demon blood crystals.

This demonic blood crystal is as black as ink, and its properties are quite similar to the black gold stone.

It's just mainly used in magic-type treasures.

But now it is mixed in the spiritual sword.

It will undoubtedly increase the difficulty of the assessment.

If the disciple did not observe carefully, he would find the demon blood crystal and remove it.

Even if the imprint can be successfully drawn, its power will be greatly reduced.

Understand the material composition of appliances.

Zhou Ling continued to turn on [Intermediate Analysis].

Through [Intermediate Analysis], combined with the second-level imprint that you have mastered.

After some thought, he decided to use the Red Sun Seal to refine this instrument.

On the one hand, the material of this instrument is mainly of gold and fire attributes. The red sun imprint is consistent with its attributes and can maximize its power.

In addition, there are seven nodes in the Red Sun Imprint. Using beast flames and divine consciousness to build nodes, the effect is far better than ordinary nodes.

In addition, with the addition of a spirit sealing ban, the power is enough to reach the second-level mid-level.

After deciding on the refining idea, spiritual flames appeared in Zhou Ling's hand and injected into the second-level sword.

Except for the demon blood crystal contained in it.

At the same time, on the jade stage, other disciples gradually began to make their own preparations.

Those who make alchemy start by processing materials, and those who draw runes and magic circles prepare spiritual ink and so on.

Among them, Liu Yu and Ye Zhilan attracted the most attention.

Not only are the two of them at the ninth level of Qi training, but they also have special physiques, and they are both from famous families, so they have obvious advantages in all aspects.

The person who received the most attention after the two of them was Zhou Ling, who was mediocre and even a bit miserable.

After all, judging from the explicit data, Zhou Ling is definitely at the bottom.

So it seems too special.

He was at the seventh level of Qi training, but he was able to obtain the foundation seed seed quota. The disciples also wanted to see, what level was he?

"Hey, this is the second-grade spiritual flame."

"He is really at the seventh level of Qi training? How can he condense the second-grade spiritual flames at the seventh level of Qi training?"

"I just checked. This Zhou Ling is indeed a low-grade spiritual root. He comes from the remote Lingxia Fairy City and is a casual cultivator."

"You can condense second-grade spiritual flames at the seventh level of Qi training. You are indeed quite capable."

"How can a casual cultivator disciple reach this level!"

"With this second-grade spiritual flame, the results shouldn't be too bad? How can I refine a first-grade high-grade imprint?"

"Maybe it can really become a foundation-building seed."

"Foundation-building seeds? Absolutely impossible. I have inside information. When all the foundation-building seeds were tested, he failed the foundation-building test."

"He is only at the seventh level of qi training, and he has low-grade spiritual roots. To reach the top eight is as difficult as climbing to the sky!"

Many disciples in the square were discussing.

For a time, Zhou Ling seemed to have become a famous figure in the Taoist Academy and attracted much attention.

After all, Zhou Ling's current situation is worse than that of many disciples present.

If they can successfully counterattack, it will be a big incentive for them.

To put it simply, Zhou Ling's situation can actually make these disciples feel more sympathetic.

After all, the best spiritual roots and spiritual bodies belong to a very small number.

"Hu Jiaoxi, you recruited Zhou Ling this time?"

At the judges' table, Taoist Zhang also asked with a rather puzzled expression.

Zhou Ling was the only one who failed the Xuanyuan Ancient Mirror foundation building test. He also had low-grade spiritual roots and practiced the Five Elements attribute technique, so he was very impressed.

Seeing that Zhou Ling had condensed spiritual flames, and it was still at the second level, he couldn't help but curiously asked Hu Jiaoxi.

"Yes, Taoist Supervisor, although this guy's qualifications are a bit low, his cultivation understanding is top-notch."

Hu Jiaoxi nodded and said.

There was still a lot of trust in Zhou Ling in his tone.

Of course, low-grade spiritual roots are also a fatal flaw.

In his heart, he hopes that Zhou Ling can achieve good results, so that with the support of Taoist resources, he can successfully build the foundation.

"To be able to cultivate second-grade spiritual flames at this age is indeed a unique talent for cultivation!"

Dean Zhong, who was sitting in the middle, also praised loudly.

"It's a pity that it's just a low-grade spiritual root and its achievements are limited!"

"Whether the foundation can be built is a question. There is no need for the Taoist Academy to waste resources on such disciples who cannot achieve the golden elixir."

On the side, an old man in black robes stroked his gray beard, shook his head and said.

"Lin Jiaoxi, you can't say that. A low-grade spiritual root may not be enough to become a Nascent Soul monk!"

Hu Jiaoxi smiled and said lightly.

The old man in Xuanpao was the rune teacher Lin Guan, and he also had considerable interest competition with Hu Jiaoxi in the Taoist academy.

After all, they are both teaching at the Taoist Academy. Whoever brings out disciples with better grades will have higher performance in the assessment.

Naturally, there will be more resources obtained.

Moreover, the two of them are in similar situations. If their performance is superior, they may be transferred to the inner courtyard in the next few years.

The grade and treatment are even more different.

"There is no one among ten thousand. Hu Jiaoxi seems to be very optimistic about this disciple!"

Professor Lin said with a smile.

"If you can see the blood demon crystal on the sword, the level of weapon refining is not bad!"

Dean Zhong smiled and said.

Hearing this, several other teachers also looked at Zhou Ling.

The so-called layman sees the excitement, while the expert sees the door.

Zhou Ling's ability to quickly discover the existence of the Blood Demon Crystal on a daily basis was already at the level of a second-grade inscription master.

At this moment, several teachers were also a little curious.

Can a disciple at the seventh level of Qi training really be able to refine a spiritual weapon?