After several near-catastrophic crises that almost destroyed the world, the Immortal Alliance's technology finally surged forward once more, allowing it to make up the gap in one fell swoop: Immortal Alliance cultivators struggled to cultivate, and their combat strength was weak compared to others of the same rank.
For this reason, while the Immortal Alliance's cultivation civilization was developing at high speed, technological development not only did not stagnate, but instead received even more resources.
"This is only a Three Spiritual Root?!"
Feeling the spiritual energy within him refine at nearly twice its former speed, Bai Yi couldn't help but marvel at the depth of this great power's foundations.
Even in powder form, this Dao-Building Crystal had consumed most of a Golden Core True Person's accumulated wealth. If he had to gather it himself, he had no idea how many years it would take.
"You've already refined this Spiritual Root Derivation Device. There are still half a month until the entrance examination for the Four Academies and Ten Palaces."
"Familiarize yourself with the changes for now. In ten days, this old man will take you to borrow some things."
Seeing that the ancestor was about to leave, Bai Yi thought for a moment, then said,
"Ancestor, I'd like to borrow all the Sword Arts in the family collection..."
"I've also gained some understanding of that Book of the Innate Unity of the Dao, but I need to experience some of the sharp, metallic Qi of traditional Artifact Refining and give it a try."
"Hm?!"
"I understand."
The White Household's ancestor stopped, then simply chuckled.
"Boy Yi, to have met a prodigy like you before this old man's time is up, I have no regrets."
A short while later, the White Household's ancestor appeared before Bai Yi once more.
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