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This was the first youth Su Bai had personally seen with a detected spirit root after arriving at the scene.

Five Elements Spirit Root—far too poor. Though he could enter Jade Mist Sect, he could only start as a Labor Disciple.

This was the worst kind of spirit root. It was said that cultivation would be painfully slow in the future.

Su Bai suppressed the stir in his heart and decided to wait a little longer.

As the Third Prince of Yan Kingdom, Su Bai naturally had channels through which he could learn some common knowledge about the Cultivation World.

For instance, when it came to spirit roots, more attributes did not necessarily mean better.

The more attributes there were, the more mixed the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy absorbed would be. Spiritual energy of different attributes would cancel each other out during absorption, instead hindering a Cultivator's process of refining spiritual energy. This was considered inferior aptitude.

The fewer the attributes, the purer the spirit root. A Cultivator's process of refining spiritual energy would then be smooth and swift, making it superior aptitude!

Five Elements Spirit Root was the worst cultivation aptitude, known as the Inferior Five Spirit Root.

Above that were inferior Four Spirit Root, lesser Three Spirit Root, superior Dual Spirit Root, top-grade Single Spirit Root, and certain Variant Spirit Roots.

Cultivation Speed could differ by several times between each grade of spirit root.

Thus, Cultivation Sects determined the fate of new disciples by the quality of their spirit roots from the very beginning.

Take Jade Mist Sect, for example.

Those with Four Spirit Root or Five Elements Spirit Root could only begin as Labor Disciples.

Those with Three Spirit Root or Two Spirit Root could directly become Outer Disciples.

Among them, disciples with Two Spirit Root would quickly advance to Late Qi Refining, or stand out in activities related to Jade Mist Sect's outer sect, becoming Inner Disciples or even true disciples.

As for Cultivators with Single Spirit Root, the moment they appeared, Jade Mist Sect would basically list them directly as Sect True Disciples and carefully nurture them from the moment they entered.

Most Cultivators had spirit roots that were mixed to some degree. Pure Cultivators with Single Spirit Root were as rare as phoenix feathers and qilin horns.

Jade Mist Sect held its Recruitment Ceremony once every ten years, yet top-grade Single Spirit Roots had failed to appear in several consecutive ceremonies.

This time, Su Bai naturally had not expected to copy a top-grade Single Spirit Root.

Su Bai considered that copying a lesser Three Spirit Root would be enough to meet his current needs.

He would first enter Jade Mist Sect. Once Immortal Talent Reflection's cooldown had passed, there would still be time to copy a higher Spirit Root Talent.

Several more hours passed.

Su Bai had already given up his place in line several times in succession.

At last, Su Bai waited for a suitable spirit root.

This was a youth of around fifteen.

Judging from his clothing and accent, he was also a citizen of Yan Kingdom.

The Spirit Root Talent he had tested for was a lesser Three Spirit Root.

Those with Three Spirit Root were qualified to directly become Outer Disciples of Jade Mist Sect, which was already quite good.

Moreover, after repeatedly giving up his place in line, if he continued waiting, such behavior would inevitably arouse suspicion.

"It's you!"

Su Bai sprang down from the sedan chair.

Accompanied by Su Bo, he walked toward the youth.

From some distance away, Su Bai activated Immortal Talent Reflection's scouting ability.

As long as the target was within his line of sight, the scouting ability could take effect.

But to copy it, physical contact was necessary.

Scouting successful. Target possessed talent: Water Fire Wood Triple Spirit Root.

Su Bai let out a breath. Immortal Talent Reflection really worked.

And it was indeed exactly the same as the result detected on the testing platform.

Next, he only needed to make physical contact to copy the youth's Spirit Root Talent.

This youth had tested positive for Three Spirit Root and stood among the youths whose spirit roots had been detected.

At this moment, quite a few people had gathered around him, flattering him and trying to build connections.

There was no doubt he would become an immortal cultivator in the future. If they did not befriend him now, then when they met again later, forget about claiming acquaintance—even having a chance to stand before him would probably be impossible.

"Look, even their Prince of Yan Kingdom has come to build connections!"

"Exactly. The moment a spirit root is detected, one becomes separated from mortals and immortals. Even mortal emperors must treat you as a Distinguished Guest!"

The onlookers all wore envious expressions.

They too dreamed of such a scene happening to them today, but unfortunately, most of them had no spirit roots.

The words of those nearby drew the youth's attention to Su Bai's arrival.

After all, he was a prince and carried his own imposing pressure. The crowd automatically parted, opening a path.

The youth whose spirit root had just been detected had previously only been the son of a wealthy family in an ordinary county town. Facing Su Bai still placed some pressure on him, and he unexpectedly cupped his hands and spoke first. "Greetings, Your Highness the Third Prince!"

Su Bai felt a slight thrill of joy. Taking three steps as two, he hurried forward and supported the youth by the arm.

"Do not stand on ceremony! A mere mortal prince is not worth mentioning once one steps onto the Immortal Path!"

The instant he touched the youth's arm, Su Bai activated Immortal Talent Reflection's copying ability.

Copy successful. Target talent copied: Three Spirit Root (Water, Fire, Wood).

Su Bai felt a warm current emerge from nowhere along his spine. Suddenly, even the world between heaven and earth around him seemed much gentler, while his mind felt lighter as well.

The exhaustion from his long journey also eased considerably.

Even without cultivating, those who possessed spirit roots could passively draw in the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy without realizing it. Their vitality was naturally abundant, and they were destined to be extraordinary.

Su Bai looked again at his own interface.

Name: Su Bai

Spirit Root Talent: Three Spirit Root (Water, Fire, Wood)

Immortal Talent Reflection: Cooldown time: 365 days.

"Just like in the Holographic Game, the cooldown lasts a full year."

"However, in the Holographic Game of my previous life, time in the game world passed at a ten-to-one ratio to reality. The cooldown would recover after just over a month in reality."

"In this world, I have to wait out a full year for real."

"I must live long enough before I can unleash the full might of Immortal Talent Reflection." Su Bai pondered inwardly.

The youth opposite him had no idea that, in that brief span of time, so many thoughts had already flashed through the Third Prince's mind.

Though he had imagined scenes of influential nobles showing him favor before, he had not expected to experience one himself so soon.

The youth looked slightly excited. "Third Prince, you truly respect worthy men and humble yourself before others. With you here, it is truly a blessing for the people of Yan Kingdom."

Su Bai smiled faintly. When he looked again at the youth's interface, the displayed Spirit Root Talent had already dimmed.

This indicated that Immortal Talent Reflection could no longer copy from him again.

Each target of Immortal Talent Reflection could only be copied once and could not be copied repeatedly.

"Stop calling me Third Prince. We both come from Yan Kingdom, so it is fate. If you do not mind, we can address each other as brothers. My name is Su Bai."

"Th-this... all right. I am Wu Tian."

"Brother Wu Tian, how old are you this year?"

"I'm fifteen this year..."

"I am one year older than you. If you do not mind, call me Brother Su."

Although he knew Su Bai had come because of the spirit root he had tested for, Wu Tian was still a simple-hearted youth at this point and did not think too deeply about it. He cupped his hands and called out, "Brother Su."

Thus, he acknowledged Su Bai as his brother.

Su Bai's copying task was already complete, so he did not linger for long.

"My spirit root test has not yet been completed. I will go test it first."

Wu Tian nodded. "Brother Su has an extraordinary bearing. You will surely test positive for a spirit root!"

After patting Wu Tian on the shoulder, Su Bai returned to the line.

Before long, it was Su Bai's turn.

Su Bai stood on the testing platform. An Inner Disciple of Jade Mist Sect dressed in black gathered Spiritual Power and reached out, pressing a palm against Su Bai's back.

A moment later, the Inner Disciple's pupils contracted slightly.

"Not bad, Three Spirit Root Talent! You may enter my Jade Mist Sect's outer sect directly. Go wait over there. You will ascend the mountain together later." The Inner Disciple's gaze softened considerably.

With Three Spirit Root Talent, barring unexpected events, Su Bai would sooner or later become an Inner Disciple of Jade Mist Sect just like him.