Chapter 935 - 20: Is This Really a Wasted Spiritual Root? (2 Updates)

Chapter 935: Chapter 20: Is This Really a Wasted Spiritual Root? (2 Updates)

After taking the elixir, Tong Teng’s complexion improved greatly, and he was able to speak.

The first thing he said was, "Boss, I, Tong Teng, didn’t disgrace you. I’ve... passed!"

"Well done!" Mu Qingge smiled and said.

Zhuang Shan looked at the two of them, finally focusing his gaze on Mu Qingge, "You haven’t used any of your elixir?"

Mu Qingge nodded and casually said, "On the way, I didn’t encounter any major dangers or get injured, so I didn’t need to use them." Her explanation made Zhuang Shan have no further questions.

Then, Zhuang Shan looked at Tong Teng and asked, "I heard you were originally going to Zhuoyu Domain."

Tong Teng’s expression changed slightly but he nodded. "When I ascended, it was indeed the people from Zhuoyu Domain who received me. However, I didn’t want to go to Zhuoyu Domain, and after leaving Little Heavenly Domain, I stayed at Tianya Residence for a while. Then I met the boss and thought Huan Yue Domain was nice, so I followed him here."

Zhuang Shan nodded slightly. "Well, no matter what happened before. Now, you are already a disciple of Huan Yue Domain, so you must fulfill your duties as a disciple. Pay attention to important matters and avoid unnecessary thoughts."

The hint and reminder in his words, Tong Teng heard clearly. He gritted his teeth and promised Zhuang Shan, "Now I am a disciple of Huan Yue Domain; wherever the boss is, that’s where I’ll be."

This promise seemed innocent at first glance, but it contained a small scheme.

Mu Qingge noticed it, but Zhuang Shan did not.

It’s not that Zhuang Shan was foolish, but because he thought Mu Qingge was already a disciple of Huan Yue Domain, naturally she would be in Huan Yue Domain. Tong Teng’s claim to follow her didn’t seem wrong.

He nodded to Tong Teng and said, "I am your senior brother guide; my name is Zhuang Shan. You can call me Brother Zhuang or Brother Zhuang Shan, whatever you prefer."

Then he introduced to Tong Teng what a senior brother guide was.

"So it’s Brother Zhuang Shan. Hello, Brother. My name is Tong Teng. Please take good care of me in the future. I promise I won’t cause you any trouble." Tong Teng promptly said.

Zhuang Shan smiled and nodded, "Follow me, I’ll take you to your residence and familiarize you with the situation in Huan Yue Domain. Also, some rules need to be conveyed to you."

He turned and led the way, while Mu Qingge and Tong Teng followed behind him.

"For now, I’ll take you to test your realm and register," Zhuang Shan said. He suddenly stopped, turned, and looked at Mu Qingge. After a moment of contemplation, he withdrew his gaze and continued forward.

He had wanted to sense Mu Qingge’s aura but found he couldn’t detect anything.

This puzzled him.

He didn’t realize that Mu Qingge had habitually concealed her cultivation after leaving Tianya Residence. The method she used to hide her cultivation was taught by Si Mo, and ordinary people couldn’t easily see through it.

"In Huan Yue Domain, disciples are divided into green-robed disciples and white-clothed disciples, Spirit Cave Realm disciples, and finally the top ten disciples. Below the fifth layer of Spirit Void Realm are green-robed, above the fifth layer are white-clothed, and if you enter the Spirit Cave Realm, you can wear whatever you want. These are the rules, they cannot be discarded." During the walk, Zhuang Shan introduced the rules of Huan Yue Domain to the two.

Mu Qingge looked down at her habitual red clothes, thinking: ’So, it means I have to break through into the Spirit Cave Realm to wear red again. No wonder before, she saw Xu Bing wearing a blue dress.’

"The disciples we were watching comprehend the doctrine were all white-clothed disciples, which means their cultivation is above the fifth layer of Spirit Void Realm!" Tong Teng couldn’t help but express disbelief.

He was currently only at the third layer of Spirit Void Realm, considered talented among newcomers, but in Huan Yue Domain still just a green-robed disciple.

Green-robed... he still thought white looked better than green.

Tong Teng pouted.

"In Huan Yue Domain, all disciples cultivate on their own. If there’s something you don’t understand, you can ask the senior brother guide. Of course, once you’re settled, I will also teach you the cultivation method of the Divine Clan. In the disciples’ area, there is also the Cultivation Technique Building, where you can browse any time. But be careful, don’t reach for too much, be grounded, building a solid foundation is most crucial. I’ve seen many disciples disregard their realm and strength, just for a more powerful cultivation technique, ultimately ending up with shattered Divine Status, becoming mortals," Zhuang Shan reminded.

"Yes, we’ve noted Brother Zhuang Shan’s words, and will definitely not act recklessly," Tong Teng immediately replied.

"Mm." Zhuang Shan slightly nodded and continued, "Every half year, the domain will distribute cultivation resources to disciples. The resources received vary based on the level. For instance, green-robed disciples get one hundred low-grade Divine Jade and ten elixirs every half year—five for healing, and five for aiding cultivation. While white-clothed disciples receive five hundred low-grade Divine Jade and fifty elixirs every half year. Besides healing and aiding cultivation, they also have effects like poison resistance and divine power restoration, even a special elixir for breakthrough when near one."

"Such a huge difference!" Tong Teng exclaimed in shock.

Zhuang Shan smiled slightly.

And Mu Qingge asked, "What about Spirit Cave Realm disciples and the top ten disciples?"

Zhuang Shan looked at her with a hint and then said, "Spirit Cave Realm disciples can receive five hundred low-grade Divine Jade and ten middle-grade Divine Jade every half year. Various elixirs totaling one hundred, as well as one chance to enter the Magic Tower. For the top ten disciples, every month, they are provided unlimited amounts of one thousand low-grade Divine Jade, one hundred middle-grade Divine Jade, ten top-grade Divine Jade, and various elixirs. And they can enter the Magic Tower once a month."

Tong Teng and Mu Qingge felt the vast difference in this system. With such benefits and resource temptations, naturally, everyone wants to enhance their ability level to enjoy more resources.

"What is the Magic Tower?" Tong Teng asked while scratching his head.

Zhuang Shan explained, "The cultivation in Spirit Void Realm is quite similar to your lower realm’s cultivation, accumulating divine power and continually refining the body with it, combined with comprehending doctrines. So, at this stage, what you need to learn is the Divine Clan’s cultivation method, how divine power flows within the body, understanding doctrines, and some martial arts. The Cultivation Technique Building offers methods and martial arts for cultivation. You can visit there at any time without limits. However, after entering the Spirit Cave Realm, you will start learning magic, and the Magic Tower is where magic is stored. Each kind of magic is extremely precious, hence the limit on entry frequency."

He paused for a moment and continued, "These things you just need to have a general understanding of for now. It’s still distant from you, no need to overthink. Once you reach that stage, I will explain it to you clearly."

"Alright," Tong Teng and Mu Qingge replied in unison.

"Brother Zhuang Shan, how can one become one of the top ten disciples?" Mu Qingge asked.

Zhuang Shan glanced at her and smiled, "You still won’t give up your surname? Actually, now that you’ve ascended to the Divine Demon Continent, from now on too difficult to return to the lower realm, and no longer have any connection with your family members. Why cling?"

Mu Qingge shook her head and smiled, "As Brother said, this is my last thread connecting back to them and the memories, I truly don’t wish to give it up easily."

"What surname? Boss, what’s wrong with your surname?" Tong Teng asked, clearly confused.

It’s not the time for explanations, Mu Qingge only shook her head at him, waiting for Zhuang Shan’s reply.

Zhuang Shan chuckled, "Well, if you don’t try, you’ll feel unsettled. To become one of the top ten disciples is simple, just enter the Spirit Cave Realm, and challenge any of the top ten disciples. If you succeed, you can take their place."

"Is it that simple?" Tong Teng couldn’t help but ask.

Zhuang Shan nodded, "It is indeed that simple."

Mu Qingge secretly noted it down in her heart and thanked Zhuang Shan.

They chatted leisurely along the way, and although it was casual, the topics were all related to the Huan Yue Domain. So, by the time they reached the place to test their Cultivation Realm, they had a rough understanding of the Huan Yue Domain.

The testing tool was just a cylinder.

The cylinder had nine markings on it, each representing a different layer.

At the base of the pillar, there was a person leaning against it, dozing off, looking quite relaxed.

Zhuang Shan pointed to that person and, smilingly introducing him to Mu Qingge and the others, said, "This is the steward responsible for entering newcomers’ cultivation levels into the domain. He’ll help you with the test in a moment."

After saying that, he walked over, stood in front of the man, slightly bent over, and called out, "Old Cui."

This kind of address...

Mu Qingge raised an eyebrow. She suddenly felt that the Huan Yue Domain seemed very heartfelt.

The steward called Old Cui awoke from his sleep when he saw Zhuang Shan. His previously drowsy expression instantly became clear, and he stood up, saying to Zhuang Shan, "So it’s the Tenth Young Master who’s come."

Tenth Young Master?

Mu Qingge and Tong Teng felt a bit baffled about this title for Zhuang Shan.

Later, they found out that among the top ten disciples in front of the hall, ranked by strength, people in the Huan Yue Domain addressed them by their sequence.

Tenth Young Master referred to the one ranked tenth among the top ten disciples, who was currently Zhuang Shan.

Zhuang Shan chuckled and said to him, "I’ve brought two new disciples to test their cultivation."

"Bringing newcomers again, Tenth Young Master?" Steward Cui joked as he started to prepare. Once ready, he looked at Tong Teng and Mu Qingge and asked, "Who wants to go first?"

"I’ll go first," Tong Teng volunteered.

With that, he walked up, followed Steward Cui’s instructions, and injected his Divine Power into the pillar.

One layer, two layers, three layers.

"Hmm, the Third Layer of Spirit Void Realm, very good." Steward Cui nodded and recorded it.

Tong Teng stepped back, and as Mu Qingge was about to go up, Zhuang Shan held her back and said, "I know about your Spirit Root... um... no matter the result, don’t be discouraged. With determination, any problem can be solved. Besides, your understanding is unprecedented."

Mu Qingge was taken aback, not understanding why Zhuang Shan suddenly said such words to her.

Tong Teng, on the other hand, was even more puzzled and directly asked, "Senior Brother Zhuang Shan, my boss is very capable! What’s wrong with his Spirit Root?"

Only after Tong Teng mentioned the Spirit Root again did Mu Qingge suddenly come to understand.

Well, in Zhuang Shan’s perception, although she possessed five Spirit Roots, they were considered a Wasted Spiritual Root. Because no one knew whose Divine Status she had received.

Back at the Ascension Platform, she was discarded like worthless grass by the West Divine Land and North Divine Land, simply because they thought she had a Wasted Spiritual Root, and her cultivation progress was slow, making it hard to achieve anything.

Facing Zhuang Shan’s concern...

She could see that Zhuang Shan genuinely worried, afraid her Realm was too low, causing her to become discouraged and give up. It seemed he regarded her as his junior brother.

"Don’t worry, Senior Brother Zhuang Shan," Mu Qingge showed a confident smile.

Strangely, upon seeing her smile, Zhuang Shan suddenly felt his worries were unnecessary.

Watching her stand tall and walk confidently towards the testing pillar, Zhuang Shan’s lips tightened slightly. Tong Teng was also curiously awaiting Mu Qingge’s test results.

Because although he knew Mu Qingge was strong, he wasn’t sure exactly how strong, nor how much stronger than him.

"Ready?" Steward Cui asked.

Mu Qingge nodded.

"Alright, inject your Divine Power into it, as much as you can," Steward Cui instructed.

Mu Qingge lightly nodded, like Tong Teng before, placed her hand on the pillar, and injected her Divine Power.

Divine Power entered the pillar, and soon, the markings on the pillar began lighting up layer by layer, rapidly.

"Seven... Seven Layers! The Seventh Layer of Spirit Void Realm!" Steward Cui exclaimed in shock as he looked up at the highest illuminated marking on the pillar.

Tong Teng and Zhuang Shan were already dumbfounded.

A moment later, Steward Cui, with a look of fear, turned to Zhuang Shan and asked, "Tenth Young Master, what kind of monster have you brought? Is he really a newcomer who’s just ascended?"

Zhuang Shan nodded stiffly, and said absentmindedly, "I personally welcomed him on the airship and sent him to the Tianya Residence."

The Seventh Layer of Spirit Void Realm!

What does this signify? It’s truly terrifying! Frightening! Wasn’t she supposed to be a Wasted Spiritual Root? Wasn’t her cultivation slow and hard to advance? Then what exactly is going on?