Super Sublimation of Various Talents, the Combined Application of Talents
The assessment was conducted in order, with the servant disciples taking turns to have their cultivation levels tested.
The strength values of the vast majority of people hover around the Third Tier.
Only when a disciple steadily steps into the Fifth Tier is seen can the steward sitting on the high platform slightly raise his eyelids and make a note of it in the roster.
Within the Ancient Path Holy Land, Fifth Tier is considered one of the best among the menial servants, possessing a slim chance of being promoted to the outer sect through exceptional means.
Before long, it was finally Chen Du's turn.
He walked slowly out of the crowd, calmly approaching the strength-testing stone. Without any unnecessary gestures or deliberately mobilizing all his strength, he simply clenched his fist and gently struck forward.
A muffled thud.
The fist landed on the dark surface of the force-measuring stone. The originally still stone trembled slightly, and the markings on the stone surface jumped upwards, finally stopping steadily at the Sixth Tier mark.
The training ground, which had been filled with noisy discussions just moments before, suddenly fell silent.
Just a moment later, a clamor of exclamations erupted, sweeping across the entire training ground.
Many disciples rubbed their eyes hard, staring at the strength-testing stone in disbelief, wondering if they had misread the numbers.
Someone pointed at the boulder and whispered, guessing that the measuring stone had been damaged due to years of neglect, and the results were unreliable.
Several servants who had previously bullied Zhang Shun turned ashen-faced, clenched their fists, gritted their teeth, and muttered under their breath, unable to accept this fact.
Everyone clearly remembers that three months ago, Zhang Shun was just a Third Tier servant with mediocre cultivation, and was bullied by everyone.
The deacon on the platform frowned, immediately stood up, and personally walked down from the platform to the force-measuring stone.
He reached out and used his own power to examine the stone, confirming that the magic weapon was intact and had no malfunctions.
He then looked up at Chen Du, gesturing for him to step into the Law Sensing Formation beside him and take the test again.
Power flowed slowly from Chen Du's body and poured into the array base.
The magic array shimmered with spiritual light, and the manifested realm indicator remained at the Sixth Tier, genuine and without any exaggeration.
The deacon remained silent for a moment, then glanced at the noisy crowd. His voice was steady and powerful as he delivered his verdict. "Promoted to outer disciple exceptionally. Move out of the servants' quarters tomorrow."
These words caused another stir in the arena.
The news spread like wildfire, reaching the entire servants' quarters within half an hour.
The reactions of the people in the courtyard varied; some were happy, while others were worried.
A few servants who had previously received favors from Zhang Shun, or who were also from the lower classes and had some goodwill towards each other, were genuinely happy for Chen Du and sincerely congratulated him.
Those who had previously bullied the original owner, or those who had stood by and kicked him when he was down, all looked grim and were filled with unease, fearing that Chen Du would come back to settle old scores once he gained power.
As for the three members of the Wang Toutou, whose cultivation had long been crippled and who had been expelled from the Ancient Path Holy Land, they were so angry upon hearing this news that they gritted their teeth and were filled with resentment.
But now they can't even step into the gates of the holy land, and they no longer have the ability to cause trouble for Chen Du. They can only rage helplessly outside.
Chen Du was completely indifferent to the thoughts and feelings of these people; their jealousy or fear could not stir up the slightest ripple in his heart.
The next morning, he packed his few belongings and left the servant's hut where he had lived for a long time, moving into the independent courtyard belonging to the outer disciples.
This small courtyard was several times more spacious than the cramped and simple living quarters of the servants' quarters.
The courtyard was cleaned up and a separate cultivation room was set up, along with a simple alchemy room where disciples could refine low-level pills.
Above the courtyard gate hung an old-fashioned wooden plaque with the words "Outer Gate" engraved on it. With this plaque, he gained many privileges that he had never dared to dream of before.
He could freely enter and leave the first three floors of the Holy Land's library to read the books.
He could use the specially designated array training area within the training ground at will.
He was even able to apply to rent two plots of the spirit fields behind the mountain to plant spirit herbs and plants.
Chen Du leisurely tidied up the entire courtyard, closed the gate, and once again calmed his mind to continue his cultivation.
He was perfectly clear-headed. The Ancient Path Holy Land had been passed down for thousands of years and its foundation was unfathomable. The ceiling of this small world was the Sixteenth Tier supreme powerhouse.
Although his cultivation level was as high as the Fourteenth Tier, he was not considered truly top-tier within this holy land, and there was still a power that could suppress him.
Keeping a low profile and remaining low-key is the safest choice at present.
Despite his low-key nature, he would not relinquish any of the opportunities and benefits that were rightfully his; he would take everything that was rightfully his without hesitation.
A few days later, in the dead of night, when all was quiet, most of the disciples in the holy land were already fast asleep.
Chen Du changed into dark clothes and slipped out of the outer courtyard without a sound. Under the cover of night, he headed towards the depths of the back mountain of the sacred land.
The destination of this trip is an ancient forbidden land called Thunder Abyss.
Thick, dark thunderclouds roll through the Thunder Abyss year-round, with endless lightning constantly tearing and colliding within them. Purple-gold lightning streaks across the void, accompanied by deafening roars.
The violent and rampant power of lightning filled the entire area. Ordinary disciples who approached the boundary would suffer severe injuries to their physical bodies and souls from the lightning. At best, they would be seriously injured and need several months to recover; at worst, their souls would be annihilated and they would turn into ashes.
For a long time, this place has been a dangerous place that everyone in the Ancient Path Holy Land fears, and almost no disciple dares to set foot in the core area of Thunder Abyss.
However, this dangerous place, which others would avoid like the plague, was a perfect treasure for Chen Du, who was proficient in the way of thunder.
He slowly walked to the edge of the Thunder Abyss. Rolling thunder surged and exploded above his head, but the violent lightning automatically and obediently bypassed him when it reached a distance of ten feet, and could not harm him in the slightest.
Chen Du slowly sat down cross-legged, first activating his talent to Become a Saint on the Spot, then opening the World as a Book and simultaneously activating the Super Upgrade, pushing the effects of these two talents to their peak.
The vast and profound Dao Resonance thunder surged forth from the deepest part of Thunder Abyss, so dense that it almost condensed into liquid, flowing continuously into his sea of consciousness through the void.
Countless tiny fragments of laws swirled and danced within the divine soul, intertwining and merging with each other. After several tremors, they finally coalesced into a complete and ancient scripture.
[Using the concept of Become a Saint on the Spot and the World as a Book guide, combined with your Super Upgrade talent, you condensed a cultivation technique from the Thunder Abyss Ancient Land. Rank: Fourteenth Tier. Technique Name: Nine Heavens Thunder Abyss True Explanation, containing the core sixth-level law of the Thunder element, "Thunder Abyss."]
Chen Du separated a wisp of his Divine Thought and gently turned the pages of the scripture to read it carefully.
The Thunder Abyss Law recorded in the scriptures and the Fundamental Law of Thunder that he had already mastered share a similar core of the Great Dao, but the path he can take is even wilder and more ruthless.
It possesses the unique destructive and devouring power of Thunder Abyss, with an extremely intense killing aura, making it even more powerful when used against enemies.
He carefully put the scroll away, but did not leave. Instead, he remained by the Thunder Abyss, activating his Infinite Sign-In Talent once again and activating Super Upgrade to amplify the opportunities and rewards he could obtain through sign-in.
[Infinite Sign-In check-in triggered, location: Thunder Abyss Ancient Land, foundation assessment: Fourteenth Tier, check-in reward: one Fourteenth Tier divine pill "Thunder Abyss Soul Tempering Pill", Super Upgrade triggered, reward quality improved, final reward: one Fourteenth Tier superior divine pill "Nine-Turn Thunder Abyss Soul Tempering Pill".]
The next instant, a pill quietly appeared in his palm.
The pill was only the size of a thumb, and its entire body was a deep, translucent purplish-gold color.
Nine lifelike lightning patterns entwine around the core, their flow never ceasing. Deep within the core, tiny flashes of lightning flicker incessantly, life force and destructive power merging into one.
This is an extremely precious Fourteenth Tier superior divine pill.
Chen Du took a light sniff, and a rich and lingering medicinal fragrance wafted towards him. The fragrance contained the unique violent aura of thunder, as well as the deep and profound weight that had been accumulated in the depths of Thunder Abyss for hundreds of millions of years.
Just by inhaling a wisp of medicinal fragrance, he could clearly feel his soul undergoing a gentle tempering and nourishment.
He carefully put away the Nine-Turn Thunder Abyss Soul Tempering Pill, and without lingering any longer, he took advantage of the deep night to retrace his steps and quietly returned to his outer courtyard without disturbing anyone.
A complete cultivation plan had already taken shape in his mind.
In the days that followed, he would quietly appear in the outer sect during the day, completing the daily tasks of an outer sect disciple in an orderly manner, maintaining the image of an ordinary genius disciple, and avoiding suspicion.
When the night was deep and quiet, he set off for the Thunder Abyss Ancient Land to comprehend the Dao of Thunder, hone his cultivation, and strive to advance his current Sixth Tier realm further.
The Ancient Path Holy Lands are vast and boundless, and there must be many other ancient places like Thunder Abyss that hold unparalleled opportunities.
Enlightenment and spiritual practice, as well as daily check-ins and treasure hunts—these two things can be done simultaneously.
In just three months, he has already reaped such abundant opportunities and benefits. If he were given a whole year, he would be able to slowly uncover the endless hidden resources within the entire holy land.
Chen Du sat on the futon in the cultivation room, looked up at the cold moon hanging high in the window, and a faint smile flashed in his eyes.
This exploration journey in the Deification Realm is only just beginning to get going.