Chapter 174 The second-grade Taoist examination begins
“I am the fourth-grade Zhengzhi of Tiangong Division, Qin Ye.”
“The first- and second-grade Taoist examination of Tiangong Division, the first After burning the incense, all the monks participating in the assessment will enter the assessment position. "
"It will start at midnight and end at 12:00 in the afternoon."
"No discussion before the assessment. Everything will be done according to the rules. Act according to the company’s rules.”
"Any monk who violates the regulations will be disqualified from the assessment and will no longer be allowed to participate in the Tiangong Division assessment in the future."
"Everyone, be prepared."
At this time, on the judges' table , eight judges appeared, including four Taoist teachers, including the Taoist dean, Taoist supervisor and Hu Jiaoxi.
The other four Tiangong Secretary Xuanpao beside them look like they should be Tiangong Division officials.
Lu Yunxi is also among them.
The person who spoke out was the old man in black robe sitting next to Dean Zhong.
“This voice is clear to the ears, and it is accompanied by a sense of consciousness. The cultivation level of this soul alone must at least reach the golden elixir level.”
Zhou Ling secretly said.
Zhou Ling's spiritual consciousness has now reached the foundation level, so he can also feel that a few simple words contain the magical effect of the divine soul, which has a shock to the monks in the assessment field.
Of course, no one can cheat in this kind of assessment. Your strength is right in front of everyone.
Then, Qin Ye continued to introduce the assessment situation.
Zhou Ling listened carefully for a while and quickly understood the rules.
The format of this assessment is similar to that of the previous assessment that Zhou Ling passed.
However, the Taoist examination is much more difficult.
There are two assessments in total.
The first step is mainly about repair. Each magician participating in the assessment can select a damaged spiritual object in the storage bag and repair it. The better the repair effect, the higher the score.
The second is refining. According to the techniques of each individual practice, choose the things to refine, such as pills, formations, weapons, talismans, etc.
Then they are refined separately.
The assessment time is four hours.
After the assessment, the judges will give scores on the spot and decide the assessment ranking.
There are two criteria for judging, one is the quality of the spiritual object refined by the monks, and the other is the specific power of the spiritual object.
Of course, various aspects of a monk's cultivation will also become a scoring point, but they will occupy a small proportion.
For example, with Zhou Ling's cultivation level, the quality of the spiritual objects refined by them is the same as the spiritual objects refined by the foundation-building monks.
That is definitely Zhou Ling who will get high scores.
However, the second-grade Taoist examination relies not only on cultivation skills, but also on eyesight, endurance, etc.
It is equivalent to completing the refining of two instruments within four hours, which requires a high level of comprehensive ability of the monks.
In this case, even if you fail to pass the assessment, you can only blame yourself for your own incompetence.
However, after Zhao Zhouling went to the assessment stage, he still discovered something unusual.
“This time the assessment did not fix the jade platform first. Does this mean that the magician will be asked to choose the jade platform by himself?”
Zhou Ling glanced at the assessment platform, and there were everyone on the assessment platform. The mask is divided into dozens of separated areas.
There are sixty or seventy technical masters who participated in the second-grade Taoist examination.
With the emergence of [Intermediate Observation] and [Intermediate Analysis], Zhou Ling discovered that the concentration of spiritual energy in each mask was almost the same.
But the aura attributes contained are different, some have three attributes, and some have four attributes.
Although it is just a simple difference, it still has some impact on a magician.
Of course, if the cultivation is strong enough, it won't matter.
But after all, the assessment lasts for four hours, which will be a big test for spiritual power.
It will definitely help if you choose an assessment position that suits your attributes.
“Perhaps this is to test the eyesight of the Technique Master!”
Zhou Ling glanced over, and through [Intermediate Observation], he could clearly feel the aura within each mask. fluctuation.
And not only the spiritual power, but the earth fire within it is also slightly different.
"Now, I have the highest fire attribute spiritual power. If it were in the past, I would naturally choose the jade platform with the strongest fire attribute."
"But with [Five Elements Spirit Gathering], there is no doubt that I will choose the five element attribute." The Jade Platform is most suitable for you, as it can restore your spiritual power five times faster than others."
Needless to say, the assessment has already begun as soon as you enter the assessment platform.
It’s just that some magicians haven’t noticed yet.
Of course, Zhou Ling's ability to discover so quickly was also due to [Intermediate Observation] and [Intermediate Analysis].
If you choose the wrong one, it will be a big pitfall for the magician.
"The Five Elements Jade Terrace, this is it!"
Zhou Ling licked his lips, and as Qin Zhizheng announced that he was starting to choose the jade terrace, he immediately took action.
While the other technical mages were still deliberating on their own, he walked straight towards the No. 3 jade platform south of the assessment platform.
Then, enter it.
Here are the attributes of the five elements, and the aura concentration of each attribute is close.
It is even a bit richer than other areas.
As he took out the identity jade tag, he closed the mask again.
Since there is still some time before the assessment begins, other magicians are still hesitating.
Most of them are foundation-building monks, and there are even several who are in the middle stage of foundation-building.
The older one is already over forty.
Most are cautious.
And Zhou Ling is not only younger, but also has lower cultivation level.
The first one to enter the jade platform attracted the attention of all the judges at the judges' table.
“This little guy is only practicing at the eighth level and is taking the second-level Taoist examination?”
Qin Zhi was stroking his beard with a look of surprise on his face.
Although Xuanyuan Taoist Academy has some amazingly talented people every year.
But the disciple in front of him seemed to be rather astonishing than surprising.
Even, the first impression was, did this little guy go to the wrong place?
Of course, he didn't mean to look down on Zhou Ling.
Every monk who can pass the second-grade Taoist examination will not be easy.
He curiously asked Dean Zhong, "Is this little guy a disciple of your Taoist academy?"
Dean Zhong nodded slightly and said, "This boy's name is Zhou Ling. The leader of the foundation building seeds of our Taoist academy."
"Although his cultivation level is not high, he has good talent in inscriptions and has been able to refine the second-level inscription."
"Qi training. At the eighth level, being able to refine a second-level imprint is quite a talent!" Qin Zhi looked appreciative.
"What a pity, this boy is just a low-grade spiritual root!"
Daojian Zhang said with a pity tone.
"Low-grade spiritual roots!" Upon hearing this, Qin Zhizheng was also slightly startled.
With such an inscription talent, it would be a pity if it was only a low-grade spiritual root.
“Although Zhou Ling has a low-grade spiritual root, he has practiced extremely hard. In the past year, he has made good progress in all aspects!”
Hu Jiaoxi said with a smile.
As his disciple, Zhou Ling naturally wanted to say a few words for him and leave an impression on Qin Zhizheng and the others.
Sure enough, Qin Zhizheng nodded, a casual cultivator who could reach the eighth level of Qi training at the age of twelve.
Either I have a great opportunity, or I have understanding and perseverance far beyond ordinary people.
While the judges were communicating in low voices at the judges' table, others on the second-grade assessment stage gradually chose their jade platforms.
Afterwards, everyone sat cross-legged and meditated, running their skills and adapting to the spiritual energy in the light shield.
[You are breathing aura, aura affinity +1, five element attribute aura +5]
Feeling the rising aura in the body, Zhou Ling's face was filled with joy. This absorption speed, coupled with [Restore as before], these two talents are enough to make his spiritual energy absorption and recovery speed far exceed that of others.
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"Mom, why did Brother Ling get to the second-grade assessment table?"
Wang Xin, who had just arrived at the square and sat down on a futon, saw Zhou Ling at the second-grade evaluation table and asked Wang Yu with a surprised look on his face. road.
"Zhou Ling was actually able to pass the second-grade Taoist examination?" Wang Yu raised her eyebrows slightly, and doubts flashed in her eyes.
"With Zhou Ling's current cultivation level, if he completes the first-grade Taoist examination step by step, he will be able to successfully build the foundation next year or the year after that, and then take the second-grade Taoist examination, the probability of success will be much greater."
Wang Yu felt that Zhou Ling was moving a little too fast.
After all, it is only the eighth level of Qi cultivation.
It is not easy to refine a second-level imprint, let alone stand out from many powerful opponents.
"Mom, do you mean that Brother Ling will fail this time?"
Wang Xin blinked Kazilan's big eyes and asked slightly worriedly.
Looking at the other technical mages around Zhou Ling, they are all foundation-building monks. One can imagine how difficult it is.
"Xin'er, don't worry. With Zhou Ling's current talent, even if he fails this time, he will still have a chance in the future!"
Wang Yu said with a smile.
In her opinion, it is too difficult for Zhou Ling to win this time.
However, Zhou Ling is not old after all, and there will be opportunities in the future.
"Yes!" Wang Xin nodded, and soon a bright smile appeared on her beautiful face, "Brother Ling should win!"
Wang Yu could only smile and nod, knowing in her heart that in her daughter's heart, she would think Zhou Ling could win even if she faced the Golden Core cultivator.
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Cang!
The simple and melodious bell rang.
“Everyone, the assessment time has arrived, and the assessment area has begun to be closed.”
Qin Zhizheng's voice echoed in the assessment field again.
As the voice fell, the sealed assessment objects on the jade platform were opened one after another.
Earth fire, storage bag seal, spiritual pen, spiritual ink, etc.
“In the first round, there are three spiritual weapons to choose from, including the alchemy furnace, the spiritual sword, and the golden jade bell.”
“The quality is actually second-level mid-grade.”
Zhou Ling took out the storage bag for the first assessment, which contained three spiritual weapons.
My eyes quickly glanced at these three spiritual weapons.
“The Green Wood Alchemy Furnace is a second-level mid-grade product. It contains the composite inscriptions of Green Wood and Lihuo. It has nothing to do with the darkness. The two main inscriptions of Greenwood and Lihuo are quite damaged, making it difficult to repair. "Not small."
"The three-color sword is a second-level mid-grade. It contains a three-ring sword imprint. It is metallic. The three-ring imprints are linked one by one. It is more difficult than the Qingmu Dan Furnace. A few points higher."
"But the main damage is to the nodes connecting the imprinted generals."
"The Jinwen Jade Bell, a second-level mid-grade, contains the three attributes of earth, water, and gold. Among them, the earth and water inscriptions are damaged."
Through [Intermediate Observation] and [Intermediate Analysis], Zhou Ling quickly The damaged parts of each of these three spiritual weapons were discovered.
Zhou Ling compared in his mind that the characteristics of the damaged imprints of the three damaged spiritual weapons were different.
Generally, it would take at least half an hour for a second-grade inscription master to completely find out the damage to these three spiritual weapons.
And this process will consume a lot of spiritual power and consciousness in the body.
But with his two talents, Zhou Ling was able to easily find the shortcomings, and with [intermediate analysis], he also came up with a repair plan.
Zhou Ling's eyes swept back and forth on the three spiritual weapons.
Combining the characteristics of these three spiritual weapons and his own strengths, he finally decided to repair the three-color sword.
Although with the current state of spiritual power in his body, it is undoubtedly best to choose the Green Wood Alchemy Furnace.
But with the [Five Elements Gathering] talent, even if I choose a metallic imprint, I won’t have much of an impression.
Moreover, according to the assessment standards, after the three spiritual weapons are repaired, not only their quality but also their power will be determined.
It is not easy to repair this three-color sword, but repairing the nodes mainly consumes spiritual consciousness.
In addition, with the help of Lingyan, for him, it is undoubtedly more effective with half the effort.
Furthermore, the three-color sword has superimposed attribute imprints. Once repaired, the power it unleashes will be slightly better than the other two spiritual weapons.
Combined with [Intermediate Analysis], Zhou Ling thought for a moment and quickly decided to choose the three-color spirit sword.
Zhou Ling immediately moved his mind and moved the three-color sword to the jade platform.
"Five Elements Spiritual Flame, fall!"
Immediately, Zhou Ling circulated the Five Elements Spiritual Flame, gave a light drink, and the Five Elements Spiritual Flame condensed out of his palm.
Then, it turned into five colors of light and rose up, instantly surrounding the three-color sword.
Zhou Ling was not in a hurry to repair the five damaged nodes, but first used the spirit flames to clear the connection between the inscriptions and the points.
In this way, it will also have an effect on the power that will burst out from the subsequent imprint.
"This little guy took action so quickly?"
"Not bad! Not bad! At the eighth level of Qi training, he actually condensed the second-order middle-grade spiritual flame?"
"But choosing the three-color sword doesn't seem to be a good choice."
"With this speed, can you really see the damage to the spirit sword's seal?"
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At this moment, the other magicians were still concentrating on observing the conditions of their respective spiritual objects, while Zhou Ling had already started to repair the Five Elements Spirit Flame.
So, it naturally attracted the attention of the judges and the audience.
People started talking about it. After all, Zhou Ling had the lowest cultivation level, and in the first round, the test was about experience and eyesight, which were undoubtedly extremely rare for a twelve-year-old child.
But Zhou Ling was the first to start the adjustment, which made everyone present skeptical.
Many people think that Zhou Ling probably takes it for granted.
Or, the damage to the imprint was not even found at all.
But at this moment, Zhou Ling was fully focused. Along with his spiritual consciousness, wisps of spiritual flame began to blend into the imprint, making people look like he had the demeanor of a great master.
“This little guy has such superb fire control skills!”
Qin Zhizheng praised.
Experts will know if there is one as soon as they take action.
From Zhou Ling's method of controlling the spirit flames, Qin Zhizheng knew that Zhou Ling's level was not low.
At this moment, Zhou Ling's method of controlling the spirit flames was very particular.
Among the Five Elements Spiritual Flames, the metallic spiritual flames are injected into the inscription, while the other four strands of spiritual flames surround the inscription.
This shows that Zhou Ling's control over Ling Yan has reached a very high and detailed level.
This method of controlling spiritual flames is called the method of dividing fire and grazing light among magicians.
It is an extremely difficult method to control spiritual flames.
And the spirit flame in Zhou Ling’s hand is the Five Elements Spirit Flame, and its difficulty is a bit higher!
The assessment of Zhou Ling is only at the eighth level of Qi training. This process will be a great test for his cultivation.
But Zhou Ling dared to do this, and he was obviously prepared!
Qin Zhi was watching Zhou Ling's technique, and he appreciated it more and more.
But he didn’t know that at this moment, Zhou Ling relied on the talent of [Meticulousness], and the spirit flames and souls in his body actually didn’t consume much.
With [Meticulousness], he consumed less than a quarter.
Even if the cultivation level is low, in this way, it is not a disadvantage.
Of course, there are more than 60 technical masters participating in the second-grade assessment this time, and there are only six places admitted.
Therefore, Zhou Ling must strive to enter the top six.
As long as the repair of this three-color sword and the next round of refining assessment reach the level of a mid-grade spiritual weapon, there is still a great chance.
(End of this chapter)