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The early Cultivation speed is slow; it will only accelerate after all nine Spirit Beasts are gathered. If you mind this, please do not enter. Thank you!
“Next, Mo Ye.”
On the high platform of the square, the voice of the Family Elder rang out.
Today was the Xuanling Mountain Mo Family’s annual Spiritual Root Testing Ceremony.
Whether they were Mortal descendants of the Mo Family from below Xuanling Mountain or children of Mo Family Cultivators from above Xuanling Mountain, all those who had reached ten years of age came to the foot of Xuanling Mountain, awaiting their Spiritual Root test.
The Mo Family was a Foundation Establishment Family, and Xuanling Mountain even had a Low Grade Rank 2 Spiritual Vein, with rich Spiritual Qi.
However, ten years ago, after the beast tide erupted in the Cangmang Mountain Range, the previous Clan Chief of the Mo Family, who was also the Mo Family’s only Foundation Establishment Expert, returned heavily injured and died from his wounds, plunging the Mo Family into an awkward situation.
If not for the Mo Family’s proficiency in beast taming, and the presence of a Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Crimson Flame Tiger within the Clan, the Mo Family might not have been able to hold onto the Rank 2 Spiritual Vein on Xuanling Mountain.
But the Crimson Flame Tiger was also injured in the beast tide; though not fatally, it could not be easily used.
This led to increasingly rampant hostile forces, and the Mo Family’s situation became more difficult.
“Go, Ye’er. Although your mother and I are only Five Spiritual Roots Cultivators, at least we have Spiritual Roots. Your chance of developing a Spiritual Root won’t be small, so don’t be afraid.”
Below the stage, Mo Ye, hearing his name called, couldn’t help but clench his fists. Having Transmigrated to this world for 10 years, he had been waiting for this moment.
Hearing the gentle voice beside him, Mo Ye nodded, then walked towards the high platform with determined eyes.
This world was a world of Cultivators, and to become a Cultivator, one must possess a Spiritual Root, even if it was just the worst Five Spiritual Roots.
Only by possessing a Spiritual Root could one sense the presence of Spiritual Qi, draw Qi into their Physical Body, and become a Cultivator.
Otherwise, no matter how hard you tried, it would be futile.
When Cultivators with Spiritual Roots married, the probability of giving birth to children with Spiritual Roots was relatively high, but if two Mortals without Spiritual Roots had a child, it would be rare to find even one with Spiritual Roots among ten thousand.
Mo Ye’s father, Mo Wenyan, and his mother, Mo Wenlian, were both Five Spiritual Roots Cultivators. It could be said that he had already surpassed countless people from the very beginning.
“Greetings, Third Elder.” Mo Ye stepped onto the stage and bowed respectfully to the old man.
Because both his parents had Spiritual Roots, Mo Ye did not need to live among the Mo Family’s Mortal cities like ordinary Mortals, but instead lived on Xuanling Mountain. He was quite familiar with the Elders on Xuanling Mountain.
“Oh, it’s little Mo Ye. I didn’t expect you to be ten years old in a blink of an eye. Time really flies.” Third Elder Mo Dizhao couldn’t help but recall the night Mo Ye was born ten years ago, which was also when the old Clan Chief passed away.
Mo Ye was born at night, and coupled with the old Clan Chief’s death, which was a dark moment for the Mo Family, he was named Mo Ye.
Fortunately, the Family did not believe his birth brought misfortune to the Family, and he had lived a very happy life on Xuanling Mountain since childhood.
Furthermore, because he housed an adult Soul within his Physical Body, he was precocious and well-liked by the Clan members.
Mo Ye saw the Third Elder display a nostalgic expression and did not rush him, silently standing to the side.
A moment later, the Third Elder regained his composure and laughed helplessly, “Haha, as you get older, it’s easy to reminisce about past events.”
“Come, little Mo Ye, place your hand on this Spiritual Root Testing Plate and let’s see what kind of Spiritual Root you possess.”
Mo Ye nodded. He had long understood the process of testing Spiritual Roots.
Simply placing one’s hand on the Spiritual Root Testing Plate would automatically detect it.
However, it was unfortunate that the Mo Family’s Spiritual Root Testing Plate was of the lowest Rank, only capable of detecting the Five Spiritual Roots: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. If someone possessed an Abnormality Spiritual Root, it could not be detected at all.
But Abnormality Spiritual Roots were one in ten thousand.
He gently placed his hand on the Spiritual Root Testing Plate, and immediately felt a surge of power enter his body, only to retreat a moment later.
Then, five colored lights illuminated on the Spiritual Root Testing Plate: gold, green, blue, red, and yellow.
Each color represented a type of Spiritual Root within Mo Ye’s body. Five colors meant Mo Ye possessed Five Spiritual Roots.
The number of Spiritual Roots in one’s body was not necessarily better with more. The more Spiritual Roots, the more impure the Spiritual Qi, and the slower the Cultivation speed.
Those who possessed only one of the Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, or Earth Spiritual Roots were called Heavenly Spiritual Roots. Their Cultivation speed was the fastest, and they would not encounter any Bottleneck before reaching the Purple Mansion Realm.
If it was difficult for even one person with a Spiritual Root to be born among ten thousand Mortals, then a Heavenly Spiritual Root was so rare that not even one in a hundred thousand Spiritual Root holders might possess one.
The Realm divisions are: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Purple Mansion, Golden Core, Nascent Soul...
Next were those with two Spiritual Roots, also known as Earthly Spiritual Roots, such as a Metal-Earth dual Spiritual Root. Their Cultivation speed was inferior to Heavenly Spiritual Roots but still not bad.
Then came three Spiritual Roots, also known as True Spiritual Roots. With a certain Opportunity, one could still become a Foundation Establishment cultivator.
Following that were Four Spiritual Roots, also known as False Spiritual Roots. Unless there was a great Opportunity, one would likely reach their limit at Qi Cultivation Level 10.
Finally, Five Spiritual Roots, also known as Waste Spiritual Roots. Many were stuck at the Qi Refining Third Layer Bottleneck, unable to Breakthrough to the Middle Stage of Qi Refining.
Mo Ye’s parents were at the Qi Refining Third Layer. They were at the Qi Refining Third Layer when Mo Ye was born and remained at the Qi Refining Third Layer even now, without any Breakthrough.
Besides these, there were also Abnormality Spiritual Roots.
Abnormality Spiritual Roots were mutated from single or multiple Spiritual Roots. Their Cultivation speed was slower than Heavenly Spiritual Roots but faster than Earthly Spiritual Roots, but in terms of combat talent, they were stronger than Heavenly Spiritual Roots.
In addition to Spiritual Roots, there were also various Physiques, but Physiques were even rarer than Heavenly Spiritual Roots.
“Ah, it’s Five Spiritual Roots! Little Mo Ye can start to Cultivate tomorrow and can continue to live on Xuanling Mountain.” The Third Elder said with a smile.
But a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes. Because Mo Ye had been precocious since childhood, he actually had high expectations for Mo Ye. With Mo Ye’s Comprehension Ability, if he had three Spiritual Roots, he would surely become a Foundation Establishment cultivator in the future, but Five Spiritual Roots...
“Thank you, Third Elder.” Mo Ye bowed respectfully. He also wished his Spiritual Root Aptitude was better, but having a Spiritual Root was always better than not having one. At least it opened the door to the world of Cultivation.
Mo Ye walked off the stage. His parents, Mo Wenyan and Mo Wenlian, embraced Mo Ye, looking especially happy, not caring at all whether Mo Ye had a Waste Spiritual Root.
In their eyes, as long as Mo Ye had a Spiritual Root and could continue to stay on Xuanling Mountain and live with them, that was enough. As for what kind of Spiritual Root it was, they did not demand it.
According to the Mo Family’s rules, if a Cultivator’s child did not have a Spiritual Root, they would be sent down the mountain to live among Mortals after the age of ten.
“Come on, son, today let your mother cook something delicious. We’ll celebrate properly.” Mo Wenyan said excitedly.
The three of them happily returned to Xuanling Mountain.
After enjoying a delicious meal prepared by Mother Mo, Mo Ye hurriedly returned to his room and immersed his mind in his Sea of Consciousness.
Just as the Spiritual Qi from the Spiritual Root Testing Plate surged into Mo Ye’s body to test his Spiritual Root, that power also activated an ancient, simple book hidden in Mo Ye’s Sea of Consciousness.
The classic of mountains and seas.
Mo Ye looked at the classic of mountains and seas before him. He had loved reading about all kinds of rare and exotic beasts since childhood. Before his Transmigration, he saw a street vendor selling an ancient-looking classic of mountains and seas and bought it for 100 yuan.
He hadn’t even had time to go home and read it before a speeding Bentley sports car sent him flying into the sky.
“Did you bring me to this world? You must be my cheat as a Transmigrator, right? Let me see what you can do.”
As he spoke, Mo Ye’s mind drew closer and closer to the classic of mountains and seas.
Then he felt a suction force emanate from within the classic of mountains and seas, pulling his Physical Body in as well.