Xu Wuyi Quick mental arithmetic.
Three servings of mixture per week, four weeks in January, that's twelve servings, which equals 1440 points.
One crystal every ten days, three every month, 240 points.
Xu Wuyi was silent for a few seconds.
I just wanted to speed up the progress a little, so I immediately spent money like Flowing Water.
However, resources always have to be redeemed, and points always have to be spent, so there is no use keeping them in hand.
Once you improve your strength, you can go out and make money.
When he approaches level 35, he can specifically look for tasks that require level 35, clear them on a large scale, and earn all the points.
"First exchange "Dragon Blood Body-Forging Mixture" and "Spirit-Concentrating Crystal Essence" for one copy each for trial use."
"Understood. The trial package has been reserved for you... please wait."
Xu Wuyi walked to the window and looked out at the falling snow.
The further you go on the path of spiritual practice, the more alarming the resource consumption becomes.
At the martial arts master stage, every improvement requires massive energy support. It is too inefficient to rely solely on oneself to absorb the free energy of the world.
This is why Federation wants to establish an academy system and a points system.
Allocate resources to the most promising geniuses so that they can grow quickly and become the backbone of mankind in Astral Battlefield.
Time comes to the end of January, Northland, Black Stone Academy.
The annual school competition has just concluded.
The seats around the main arena were packed, and cheers surged like a tide.
In the center of the ring, Zhai Zidu slowly retracted his fists, and the cold aura lingering around him gradually converged.
At his feet, his opponent was half-kneeling on the ground, with a thin layer of ice forming on his body. He was struggling to stand up, but ultimately failed.
"Winner, Zhai Zidu!"
The referee announced loudly.
Applause and cheers broke out completely.
Zhai Zidu nodded slightly to the surroundings with an expressionless face and walked straight down the ring.
There was still frost hanging on his training clothes, and his breath condensed into white mist in the air.
"Congratulations."
A burly middle-aged man wearing a black instructor's uniform was waiting by the ring. He was one of the instructors of the Black Stone Academy, a famous martial arts master from Northland, "Iron Fist" Shi Yue.
"Teacher Shi." Zhai Zidu stopped.
"You played well." Shi Yue patted his shoulder, "You have no opponent in the same class. What are your plans next?"
"Continue to practice." Zhai Zidu's answer was simple and direct, "I'm still far behind."
Shi Yue flashed a hint of approval in his eyes.
Not arrogant, not impetuous, and determined, these are the necessary qualities to become a strong person.
"There is a place that may be suitable for you now." Shi Yue took out a dark red metal badge from his arms and handed it to Zhai Zidu.
The badge is in the shape of a diamond, with a burning star engraved in the center.
Zhai Zidu's pupils shrank slightly.
"Red Star?"
"You know?" Shi Yue was a little surprised.
"I've heard of it." Zhai Zidu took the badge and felt a cold touch on his fingertips, "Federation is a gathering place for the top young geniuses. You need a special recommendation or meet certain conditions to join."
"It seems you have done your homework." Shi Yue smiled, "Someone will contact you in three days. Behave well, Red Star is a good platform, and the resources and information in it will be very helpful to you in the future."
Shi Yue used to be a member of Red Star, but later voluntarily quit due to some reasons, but this did not prevent him from still having friends in it.
With Zhai Zidu's potential, it is not difficult to find someone to recommend him.
"Yes."
Zhai Zidu put away the badge, a trace of expectation flashed in his eyes.
He has heard of Red Star a long time ago, and also knows that Hong Nianyi's senior sister, Black Stone's most famous figure in recent years, is a member of Red Star.
Now, he finally got the ticket.
Three days later, Black Stone Academy will be in the exclusive Battle Net zone.
Zhai Zidu logged in according to the agreed time, and his consciousness sank into the connection cabin.
After a brief feeling of weightlessness, he appeared in a pure white preparation space.
There was nothing around, except for a dark red light door suspended in front of it.
He pushed open the door and entered.
The familiar challenge space comes into view - nine silver pedestals are arranged in a ring, with nine phantoms in different postures suspended on them.
At the edge of the field, a young man wearing a Starry Sky Martial Institute uniform was standing with his arms crossed. Seeing him appear, he smiled and waved.
"Classmate Zhai Zidu? I am Fu Yun, your recommender."
"Senior Fu." Zhai Zidu nodded in greeting.
Fu Yun is the senior of their Black Stone school, and Zhai Zidu also recognizes them.
"I won't say any more polite words. Teacher Shi must have told you what Red Star is." Fu Yun got straight to the point and pointed at the nine bases.
"Red Star's Entry Level test is very simple. Choose one of the nine phantoms as your opponent, and remain undefeated for three minutes under its attack. You will pass."
Zhai Zidu's gaze swept across the nine pedestals.
His eyes quickly stopped on the third pedestal - the pale golden phantom standing with a knife.
Hong Nianyi.
The legend of the Black Stone Academy, the "first sister" who is unparalleled among her peers.
"I choose her." Zhai Zidu pointed at the phantom of Hong Nianyi.
Fu Yun had a "Sure enough" expression on his face.
Students of Black Stone, especially geniuses, will almost always choose Hong Nianyi as their challenge target.
This is not only a test, but also an attitude, an attitude that challenges the legends of this academy.
"You have courage." Fu Yun smiled, "But I have to remind you that this phantom records Hong Nianyi's combat status at level 33. Although it is only 80-90% of her strength at that time, it is... very strong."
"Understood."
Zhai Zidu took a deep breath and stepped towards the base.
A countdown appears in the upper right corner of the field of view.
[03:00]
[02:59]
The pale golden phantom "opened" its eyes.
The sword light lit up.
Fast! Faster than Zhai Zidu expected!
He shouted low, ice condensed on his fists, and he faced it bravely!
Bang!
The fist blade collided with the light of the sword, and ice shards flew everywhere.
Zhai Zidu felt a fierce and domineering sword intent, rushing straight into his body along his fist, Blood and Qi suddenly started to stir.
He took three steps back before barely getting rid of the impact.
And Phantom's second sword has arrived!
Zhai Zidu gritted his teeth and used all his strength to activate the true meaning of ice. The temperature of his whole body dropped sharply, trying to slow down his opponent with the extreme cold.
But the Hong Nianyi knife seems not to be affected.
The light of the sword was still as fast as lightning, and each sword struck accurately at the weakest point of his defense.
Fifteen seconds later, Zhai Zidu was stabbed in the left shoulder.
Twenty seconds later, another wound appeared on his right leg.
For twenty-five seconds, he tried to exchange injuries for injuries. A bloody gash was opened on his chest, and he hit the phantom with an ice fist.
Phantom just turned slightly sideways, the sword light whirled around, and easily defused his attack, and slashed his back with a backhand sword.
[02:32]
Zhai Zidu knelt down on one knee, covered in wounds.
The phantom stood holding a knife, its blurry face seemed to be watching him quietly.
The gap is too big.
He had just broken through to martial arts not long ago, but the other party's control of power, timing, and use of true meaning were not at the same level at all.
Is this the difference between top geniuses and ordinary geniuses?