Above the podium, the air seemed to freeze for a moment.
"Do you want to report Immortal Official Examination?"
Zhou Changkong's eyes widened, and his voice unconsciously raised a few points, causing several frightened birds to fly out of the window.
He looked at the calm young man in front of him, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.
Immortal Official Examination, that is the highlight of the Dao Academy every year, and it is also the ultimate battle for all students.
Although the time is arranged a few days before Graduation Examination in the whole hospital, the two do not conflict with each other, but...
That is the real Asura Battlefield!
"Chu Bai, do you know what you are talking about?"
Zhou Changkong took a deep breath, tried to calm down, and advised earnestly, "You have only been in school for one year! You are full of promises, but you are just a freshman who has just lost your youth."
"As for those who signed up for Immortal Official Examination, which one is not an old student who has been polishing his skills in the Dao Academy for two or three years?
Among them, there are many Qi Refining Third Layer who have achieved perfection, whether it is Spell Arts Foundation Depth, actual combat experience, or the reserve of magic weapons and talismans, they are far from what you are now."
"This... is a bit too hasty, too early, isn't it?"
Zhou Changkong frowned and continued to analyze the pros and cons, "Although you have now broken through Qi Refining Third Layer and are extremely talented, there are only ten Immortal Clerk places in the whole hospital! That's a huge army crossing a single-plank bridge.
If you fail miserably in Immortal Official Examination, or even get injured, it will not only damage your Dao Heart, but also affect your Graduation Examination status a few days later.
If you lose the first place in the second grade because of this, you have picked up sesame seeds and lost the watermelon."
"Besides, in the 100 years since Great Plains Prefecture Dao Academy established the institute, although there have been precedents for second-year students to skip the grade, there has never been a first-year freshman who dared to get involved in the Immortal Clerk quota!
This... is too risky."
For a moment, Zhou Changkong was really unsure.
He was amazed at Chu Bai's enterprising spirit, but he was also worried that this good seedling would be damaged by taking too big a step.
Faced with the concerns of industry experts, Chu Bai did not back down.
He raised his head, his eyes were clear and firm, and his tone was gentle but full of strong confidence. "Master Zhou's concerns are understood by the students.
But since Dao Academy does not stipulate that each person can only participate once, and there is no explicit prohibition on first-year reference, then it is not a bad idea to let students try, right?"
"Students are not arrogant."
Chu Bai bowed slightly and said sincerely, "In the past five months, students have been fighting Abandoned Mining District and Demon Beast, polishing Five Phases in the Spirit Pavilion, and I feel somewhat confident.
Even if their skills are not as good as others in the end, students still know how to assess the situation.
If it is really beyond their capabilities, the student should decisively admit defeat and will never resist to the end, let alone let the injury affect the subsequent Graduation Examination."
"I just want to... see the highest scenery. Even if I lose, I still have to know where I am."
Zhou Changkong looked at the young man in front of him.
The burning fire in those eyes reminded him of the high-spiritedness he once had when he was young.
He paced a few steps on the podium, Celestial Person warring in his heart.
Get Immortal Clerk quota in first grade?
This sounds like a fantasy and is horrifying.
But...
What if?
What if this kid really created a miracle?
If Chu Bai can really break into the top ten as a first-year freshman, it will not only be his personal glory, but also the supreme glory of the entire Great Plains Prefecture Dao Academy and even Zhou Changkong!
It may even be recorded in the Dao Academy school history and become a legend that those who come after you will look up to.
This temptation is too great.
"Huh..."
After a long time, Zhou Changkong stopped, exhaled a long breath, looked at Chu Bai and smiled helplessly.
"That's all, that's all."
"Since you have such ambitions, how can I, a teacher, be the obstacle in your way?"
Zhou Changkong looked serious and said in a deep voice, "Then let's try it!"
"I will help you submit your name. However, the list of Immortal Official Examination will ultimately need to be confirmed by the three prison guards.
Especially since your status in this grade is too special, if they think you are not qualified enough and reject it, then there is nothing I can do."
Chu Bai was overjoyed and quickly saluted again. "Thank you, Teacher Zhou Chengquan! No matter what the result is, the student will definitely live up to Teacher Zhou's high expectations."
"Go, go."
Zhou Changkong waved his hand and looked at Chu Bai's leaving back, with a complicated light flashing in his eyes.
I guess the expressions of the three supervisors will be very exciting when they see a first-year name on the registration form, right?
Although the hard threshold for Immortal Official Examination is only Qi Refining Third Layer, you can reach the third level in one year... how many people in this world can do it?
"Chu Bai, Chu Bai, how many more surprises can you bring me?"
Zhou Changkong murmured to himself, a hint of expectation rising in his heart.
After bidding farewell to Zhou Changkong, who looked complicated, Chu Bai did not go back to the number room to rest, but hurried towards the training room without stopping.
Now there is less than a month left before the fateful Immortal Official Examination.
Every minute and every second is as precious as Spirit Stones.
As he walked, he quickly reviewed the results of the more than three months of retreat in his mind.
Thanks to the combination of fire and earth in that adventure, Five-Element Spiritual Qi finally formed a perfect little circle in the body.
The endless power of Five Phases, combined with the almost predatory throughput efficiency of [Perfected Level] and "Origin Return Formula", made his cultivation as if it were a rocket.
In less than three months, he broke through the bottleneck and entered the Qi Refining Third Layer that countless classmates dreamed of!
After the realm was stable, Chu Bai spent the rest of the time polishing Spell Arts.
With a thought, the light blue panel that only he could see appeared in front of him. Looking at the brand-new information, the original anxiety in Chu Bai's heart was gradually replaced by confidence.
[Name: Chu Bai]
[Realm: Qi Refining Third Layer(17/100)]
[Exercise method: Origin Return Formula(Perfect 99/???)]
[Skill:]
[Spirit Water Needle(Successful 6/??)]
[Formless Cloud Hand(Mastery 432/500)]
[Origin Guard Shield(Mastery 378/500)]
[Golden Eye Illusion-Breaker(Mastery 1/500)]
This is a configuration that is enough to make any monk of the same level despair.
Three paths [mastery], one path [perfection]!
You must know that the further you go in Spell Arts practice, the more difficult it becomes. Not to mention Qi Refining Early Stage, even those experienced Qi Refining Mid-Stage practitioners who have been immersed in it for many years often find it difficult to push a Spell Arts to perfection with all their energy.
That not only requires years of accumulation, but also requires extremely high understanding.
And Chu Bai, relying on [Relentless Toil]'s Fate Destiny, just used that abnormal effort to achieve this shocking result.
"The progress of "Formless Cloud Hand" is almost full."
Chu Bai looked at the number approaching the 500 mark, with a glint in his eyes, "As long as we work harder in the last month, we can definitely push it to perfection before Immortal Official Examination."
"By then, this configuration will already be considered luxurious."
"But..."
Chu Bai paused slightly and frowned slightly.
"Now I am equipped with both offense, defense and control, and Five-Element Minor Cycle also guarantees battery life, but what I lack is a serious body technique."
In previous battles, he mostly relied on Divine Sense to anticipate and cooperate with "Origin Guard Shield" to resist hard, or used "Formless Cloud Hand" to relieve force.
When you encounter an extremely fast opponent like Burrow Rat, you will be somewhat at a disadvantage.
If you meet a monk with elegant movements in Immortal Official Examination, you may be kited.
"Besides, now that Lesser Five Elements is complete, the fire and wood auras in my body have not yet been fully exerted by Spell Arts. It would be a waste to not use the treasure mountain."
Thinking of this, Chu Bai decisively changed direction and headed straight for the Spell Transmission Pavilion.
He looked at the nameplate.
During this period of time, because the realm has been reached, Spirit Cuisine Pills's expenses have dropped sharply. In addition, the pair of Rat General fangs sold for a good price. I occasionally take on small tasks on weekdays, and now there are more than 300 Dao Merit points left.
"Enough to add two more means."
Half an hour later, Chu Bai walked out Spell Transmission Pavilion satisfied.
Although the balance on the nameplate has shrunk by two hundred points, there are two more carefully selected Spell Arts marks in his mind, which make up for the last two shortcomings of his combat system.
The first door, fire body technique--[Firestep Dash].
This technique only requires mobilizing the Fire Spiritual Energy in the body to condense on the soles of the feet. When it explodes, it is like a blazing fire. It is good at doddling and moving in short distances, and can even burst into bursts in an instant. It is a perfect match with his "Formless Cloud Hand" for close combat.
The second door, wood treatment--[Spring-Rejuvenation Seal].
This is a rather special passive type Spell Arts. On weekdays, Wood Spiritual Energy can be compressed into a mark and stored in the body. Once the physical body is injured, the mark will be automatically activated to quickly heal the wound.
This undoubtedly greatly increases his fault tolerance rate in protracted battles, and he can even resist one more Spell Arts at critical moments.
"Spell Arts Got it, all that's left is to gain proficiency."
Chu Bai looked at the remaining one hundred and twenty points Dao Merit, feeling a little confused.
"If we practice step by step like before, it will be a bit reluctant to practice these two new Spell Artss to the [proficient] level that can be used in actual combat or even higher in one month."
"If you want to achieve it quickly, you can only use a training room with a high-level Spirit Gathering Formation to ensure continuous spiritual energy and crazy stacks of times."
He thought of Wang Qingli.
When they formed a team before, their team often gathered in a well-equipped practice room. Not only was it quiet and undisturbed, but Spirit-Gathering Formation also maintained aura concentration, making it an excellent place to brush up on skills.
Thinking of this, Chu Bai sent a message talisman without hesitation.
After a while, Dao Academy was in a quiet pavilion.
"Do you want to rent a training room?"
Wang Qingli was wearing a light yellow dress, still looking cold, but the eyes he looked at Chu Bai were much softer.
Ever since that time they fought side by side, the two of them have become close friends.
"Exactly."
Chu Bai said frankly, "In order to prepare for the war, I learned two new Spell Artss. I urgently need a lot of spiritual energy for high-intensity practice. But I inquired about it and found that a small training room with Spirit Gathering Formation costs ten o'clock Dao Merit a day. I am afraid that the inventory I have on hand is only enough to rent it for twelve days."
On the 12th, for him who wanted to buy two Spell Artss quickly, it was really a bit difficult.
Wang Qingli heard this and nodded thoughtfully.
"Indeed, the training room consumes a lot of money. Even I feel pain in my body."
She paused, her beautiful eyes turned, and suddenly said, "Actually, I am also sprinting towards Spell Arts. In order to adjust the current state of Immortal Official Examination, I am also planning to rent a Grade A training room for a long time."
Wang Qingli looked at Chu Bai, with a rare curve in the corner of his mouth. "The space in the training room is enough, and the target will be automatically generated. Since you and I have to prepare for war, why not... partner?"
"Half for each person, we can not only share the cost, but also can confirm and discuss with each other if we have doubts about practice."
Sharing?
Chu Bai's eyes lit up.
Wang Qingli is a third-year elite and a well-known defense master.
Sharing a rental with her not only saves half of the Dao Merit, but also doubles the rental time, and allows one to compete with a high-level opponent at any time. This is simply a piece of cake in the sky!
Counting the income of Dao Merit at two o'clock every day on weekdays, it should be enough to support until Immortal Official Examination starts.
"If senior sister doesn't dislike it, junior brother can only ask for it!" Chu Bai immediately handed it over without any hesitation.
"Then it's settled."
Wang Qingli stood up vigorously and raised his skirt slightly, "Let's go and settle it now. For the last month, we will be in seclusion in the training room. No one can be lazy."
The two hit it off immediately and walked side by side towards the training room area.
Wang Qingli was familiar with the road and soon found a Grade A training room located above the Spirit Vein node.
As soon as you enter, a strong aura hits your face, making you feel refreshed.
Its internal environment is closed and quiet, and targets of various materials will be automatically generated with a thought, and its defense power and movement speed can be adjusted by itself.
The blessing of Spirit Gathering Formation can almost double the recovery speed of spiritual power.
In this way, the practice is extremely efficient.
Chu Bai looked at this spacious training room and felt very satisfied.
"Let's get started."
"Okay!"
In the training room, Spirit Gathering Formation was humming, and a faint spiritual mist filled the air.
Chu Bai stood in the center of the field, took a deep breath, and began to try to operate the newly acquired wood element Spell Arts--[Spring-Rejuvenation Seal].
As soon as my mind moved, the endless Little Five-Element Cycle in my body responded instantly.
Five-Element Spiritual Power, which was originally in a balanced state, quickly tilted towards wood as his handprints changed.
The wisp of [Withered-and-Flourishing Azure Qi], which contained the meaning of life, death and glory, was accurately peeled off and flowed to the body surface along the meridians.
"Condensation!"
Chu Bai gave a low drink.
On his left arm, a blue-grey light flashed slightly, then quickly converged, turning into a spell the size of a fingernail, quietly imprinted on the surface of the skin.
"This is Spring-Rejuvenation Seal?"
Chu Bai felt the amount of spiritual power in his body and raised his eyebrows slightly, "It consumes a lot... one mark consumes 20% of my spiritual power."
"Fortunately, once it is pure, the consumption will be slightly reduced."
Glanced at the panel.
[Spring-Rejuvenation Seal:(Getting Started 1/100)]
Although it is just an introduction, the successful condensation of this first mark means that the path is clear.
"Come again!"
Chu Bai no longer hesitated, and took advantage of Spirit Gathering Formation's abundant spiritual energy to start progressing crazily.
One, two, three...
As he continued to form seals, the Wood-Attribute Spell Power in his body was consumed like running water, and was quickly replenished under the high-speed operation of "Origin Return Formula".
Gradually, blue-gray growth ring marks began to appear densely on his arms, chest, and back.
Chu Bai didn't stop until the last trace of wood energy in his body was exhausted.
At this time, if he takes off his shirt, he can see that his body is covered with several Spring-Rejuvenation Seal, exuding a reassuring wave of life.
Chu Bai meditated cross-legged for a moment. After his spiritual power was fully restored, he stood up and looked at Wang Qingli who was practicing defense against Spell Arts on the other side.
"Sister, please help me."
"Huh?" Wang Qingli stopped what he was doing and turned around, "What, do you want to spar?"
"No, I want to try this new Spell Arts."
Chu Bai pointed at his chest, "Senior sister, use Earth Spike Art with normal strength to attack me. There is no need to hold back."
"Don't hide?" Wang Qingli frowned slightly, a little confused. Even if it is a trick, there is no reason to stand and be beaten, right?
"Don't hide. I want to see the limit of this passive defense." Chu Bai's eyes were firm.
"Okay, then be careful."
Wang Qingli is also a straightforward person. Since Chu Bai has a request, she will not be a mother-in-law.
She raised her bare hand and the ground rose slightly.
Phew!
A sharp khaki-colored Stone Spike broke out of the ground and headed straight for Chu Bai's chest with the sound of howling wind.
Although it is just a casual blow, it is the method of monk Qi Refining Third Layer after all, and its power cannot be underestimated.
Chu Bai stood in place, motionless.
Just when Stone Spike was about to approach, a pale golden "Origin Guard Shield" appeared automatically and stood in front of him. Its color was slightly lighter and it was not fully protected.
There was a muffled sound.
After Stone Spike hit Shattering Gold's shield, it still had some momentum and hit Chu Bai hard in the chest.
Although it had been weakened, the impact still made Chu Bai groan, his clothes torn, and a two-inch long blood gash was cut open on the skin on his chest, and blood seeped out.
"Are you okay?" Wang Qingli was about to step forward to check.
But Chu Bai waved his hand and stared at the wound.
At the moment he was injured, a [Spring-Rejuvenation Seal] near his chest seemed to be stimulated by some kind of stimulation and suddenly lit up with a green light.
The light flashed away, and the mark faded and disappeared.
Immediately afterwards, a magical scene happened.
The wound that was still oozing blood started to stop bleeding and scab at a speed visible to the naked eye under the shroud of blue light, and eventually even the scars faded away.
In just two breaths, the wound was healed as good as ever!
"What a fast recovery speed!"
A trace of surprise flashed in Wang Qingli's eyes, "This is... a passively triggered treatment Spell Arts?"
"Exactly."
Chu Bai touched the intact skin, his eyes full of surprise, "If I don't take the initiative to activate this mark on weekdays, as long as the spiritual energy does not dissipate, it can remain on my body for several days. Once it is injured, it will automatically take effect."
"In this way, we save the energy of distracted treatment during the battle, and we don't have to worry about being interrupted from casting spells."
"Okay Spell Arts!"
Chu Bai clenched his fists. This "Spring-Rejuvenation Seal" paired with his high defense "Origin Guard Shield" was a perfect match.
"Next, it's time to quickly improve its proficiency."
"You also need to keep up with your body skills..."
With his Fate Destiny, there will be substantial improvement every time he uses Spell Arts, and there is no bottleneck.
And as long as he has enough spiritual power and enough uses, he can smash these two new Spell Artss to create a miracle in the last thirty days!