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Seeing Long Xiao Wu, known for his apple-like face, being beaten into a pulp brought immense satisfaction to Zhao Yang. After the Spirit Testing Officer intervened to stop the new disciples from rioting, he pushed the instigator, Long Xiao Wu, to the back of the crowd.
Coincidentally, he stood right beside Zhao Yang.
"I heard that some people feel awful if they go three days without getting beaten or if they haven't done anything strenuous for a long time. Look at this courtyard, so clean, and not a single cobweb around the houses. I guess it’s about time a masochist came along to do some cleaning," Zhao Yang muttered just loud enough for Long Xiao Wu to hear.
"Hmph, does anyone think they can bully me? Do they really think I'm an easy target?" Long Xiao Wu pouted, his lips swollen from the beating.
"Wow, even after getting beaten up like that, you're still so cocky. You've got guts, brother. I, Zhao Yang, will treat you like a ripe fruit. I’m going to pinch your cheeks and squeeze your thighs—what are you going to do about it?"
For some reason, Zhao Yang felt an urge to pinch this apple-faced boy. It reminded him of a pet he had seen on television called a guinea pig.
Long Xiao Wu was furious. He had been toyed with by his family since childhood; the angrier he got, the more they would pinch him, completely disregarding him as a person. The problem was that no one in his family could be beaten; he couldn't fight back. But now it was different—everyone was at the Qi Refinement Stage; who was afraid of whom?
"A brat at the third level of Qi Refinement thinks he can challenge me? Just watch how I deal with you!" Long Xiao Wu shouted angrily and threw a side punch at Zhao Yang.
"Same level—both at the third level of Qi Refinement. Let’s see how you handle me," Zhao Yang said as he grabbed Long Xiao Wu's chubby hand.
"Eh?" Long Xiao Wu exclaimed in surprise. No one understood the power behind this punch better than him; he intended to knock this boy out completely.
Not believing what was happening, Long Xiao Wu immediately exerted fifty percent of his strength to resist Zhao Yang. To his astonishment, not only did he fail to shake off this boy, but Zhao Yang's grip tightened around his hand. Realizing he had to go all out, he summoned all his strength and slowly pulled his hand back. However, just as he reached his waist, Zhao Yang yanked it back again.
Thus began a tug-of-war match between them, both sweating profusely and refusing to give in. After an hour of struggle, they were startled into stopping by a voice from the Spirit Testing Officer.
"Jin Zhan, eighth level of Qi Refinement, metallic Single Spiritual Root, evaluation level: Elite!" A wave of murmurs rippled through the crowd.
"I thought there wouldn’t be any geniuses with Single Attribute Spiritual Roots this year. Turns out it’s Jin Zhan, the only son of the Jin Family from Jin County. He’s only twenty years old and has never lost against peers."
"Metallic Spiritual Root cultivators have combat power that surpasses others; challenging higher levels is no problem for them. As a disciple with a Single Attribute Spiritual Root, he can be directly accepted into the Inner Sect of Myriad Spirit Sect. If he receives true teachings from the Inner Sect, he will truly become a mountain on our cultivation path."
"Indeed, metal is the strongest among the five elements—good at both offense and defense. Unless a heavenly Single Spiritual Root appears, no one among his peers will be able to suppress him."
Two ancient and grand voices resonated, one resembling thunder and the other the howling of the wind. The Thunder Spirit Pillar and Wind Spirit Pillar lit up in response.
“Chixiao, Qi Refinement Stage Level Eight, dual-element Spiritual Root, rated as Elite!” The Spirit Testing Officer's loud proclamation instantly silenced the crowd.
“Why is a person with a dual-element Spiritual Root also rated as an Elite genius? Did he bribe the Spirit Testing Officer?” a young man asked in confusion.
“What my brother doesn't know is that the reason a dual-element Spiritual Root can be rated as Elite is based on certain criteria. Take this Chixiao with his wind and thunder attributes; wind and thunder are celestial-type Spiritual Roots, which are quite rare. Moreover, they complement each other. There’s a saying about wind and thunder working together that I’m sure everyone has heard. Although those with dual-element Spiritual Roots may not cultivate as quickly as those with Single Attribute Spiritual Roots, if their Spiritual Roots can work in harmony, their cultivation speed won't be too slow. It's like trying to twist an arm against a leg; if two arms pull in different directions, they can't overpower the leg and may even create adverse effects. However, if both arms pull in the same direction against one leg, the outcome could be unpredictable.” A scholarly-looking youth gestured with his hands as he explained to the crowd.
The new disciples found his reasoning quite convincing, nodding along and giving him thumbs up. The scholar felt appreciated and waved his sleeves before continuing, “Moreover, if we consider them at the same level, dual-element Spiritual Roots should theoretically be stronger than Single Attribute Spiritual Roots. Think about it: two hands versus one leg in a fight; as they say, two fists cannot match four hands.”
“Scholar, I believe your statement is flawed. Those with Single Attribute Spiritual Roots possess pure and domineering attribute attacks. After all, dual-element Spiritual Roots are divided in focus and find it hard to reach their peak; when it comes to combat, the outcome may not be so clear-cut.”
“What you say has some merit, but what I mentioned is based on theoretical reasoning…”
Just as everyone was engaged in their debate, two more ancient sounds accompanied by thunder and howling winds reached their ears.
“Are they testing again?”
“Perhaps they're just indulging themselves; after all, this test is free.”
“Chiyan, Qi Refinement Stage Level Eight, dual-element Spiritual Root, rated as Elite!”
Upon hearing the Spirit Testing Officer's report from the stage, astonishment spread across the crowd.
“What? Chixiao? Chiyan? Could they be twin brothers? Not only do they look alike and wear similar clothes, but their cultivation levels and Spiritual Root attributes are also identical? My goodness!”
The crowd erupted in excitement; even the elders of Summit—Fire Wuyan, Second Elder Hong Wushou, and Third Elder Ji Wuyah—showed satisfied expressions.
“These two kids are impressive. Although they aren't Single Attribute Spiritual Roots, possessing complementary wind and thunder Spiritual Roots is indeed rare. If they grow well, they will rival Single Attribute Spiritual Root cultivators. The sect's records mention someone from thousands of years ago who also had wind and thunder attributes; his cultivation speed was astonishingly fast and his attacks were exceptionally clever. He not only dominated his peers but even older generations dared not challenge him. Ultimately, he achieved an unparalleled Dao Fruit,” Elder Fire Wuyan said with a joyful smile.
Below the stage, the new disciples Zhao Yang and Long Xiao Wu were still engaged in a wrist-wrestling match.
"Oh, I finally remembered why you look familiar. You're that useless one from yesterday's Spiritual Root test who only showed a flicker of light," taunted Long Xiao Wu, the chubby one with an apple-shaped face.
"Heh, if I'm useless, then you're probably even worse. You didn't even light up a single Attribute Spirit Pillar during the test. If I were there, I'd at least light up five or six. It's just not in my nature to light up less; if I did, it wouldn't showcase my extraordinary talent. Who knows, maybe I'd light up all ten Spirit Pillars! How can you even compare yourself to me?" Zhao Yang retorted.
Long Xiao Wu scoffed at Zhao Yang's words. "Looks like you're not just useless but also a bit of a fool. In our cultivation world, there's never been a record of anyone possessing more than five types of Spiritual Roots. Even if there were, they'd be the worst of the worst. A cultivator's lifespan is short; even the fastest genius with a Single Attribute Spiritual Root might not achieve much in their lifetime. Take those two brothers from earlier—the strongest Wind and Thunder attribute cultivator in thousands of years only reached the sixth realm of Dao Fruit Stage. The cultivation realms are divided into Refining Qi, Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Transcendence, Primordial Infant, Dao Fruit, Great Ascension, Transcend Tribulation, and Ascend. From Dao Fruit Stage onward, every realm is fraught with peril; he hasn't even passed the first hurdle yet—how can we talk about talent?"
Zhao Yang was taken aback by how much this apple-faced fatty knew and couldn't help but doubt his identity; he felt there was more to him than met the eye. Could someone who could match him physically be simple?
"But hey," Long Xiao Wu said with a playful grin, "if you really manage to light up all those Spirit Pillars—oh no, let's say seven or eight—I'll give you this big Gold Chain around my neck. This isn't just any ordinary Gold Chain; it's a treasure I secretly brought out from my family."
"Isn't it plastic? It would float right away if it got wet."
"What do you mean plastic? This is…"
"Hey, don't say that; it actually feels pretty heavy!"
"Hey! Why are you trying to snatch it from me!"
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