Capítulo 200: Spirit Ascension Array
FINALLY CROSSED THE 200 CHAPTERS MILESTONE!!!! ALMOST ONE-THIRD OF THE STORY IS COMPLETED NOW.
WE'LL KEEP MAINTAINING THIS MOMENTUM (OR AT LEAST TRY TO) UNTIL THE END!!
Anyway, happy reading!!
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(T/L: Spiritual energy and true qi are basically the same thing, so I might use these terms interchangeably.)
The Spirit Ascension Array that Xu Kong mentioned was not close to the residential area. After exiting the main gate of the residential area, they walked for nearly half an hour before they could vaguely see the Spirit Ascension Array.
The students from the Imperial Academy were once again shocked by the grandeur of Blue Flame Royal Academy.
Rather than calling it the Spirit Ascension Array, it would be more appropriate to call it the Spirit Ascension Mountain. Blue Flame Royal Academy had constructed a massive formation that encompassed an entire mountain.
Even from a considerable distance, Mo Qingkuang and the others could feel a noticeable increase in the concentration of spiritual energy. The closer they got to the Spirit Ascension Array, the denser the spiritual energy became.
From afar, they could see that the small mountain had been carved into countless platforms, numbering in the thousands.
From the base to the top, the number of platforms gradually decreased until there was only one platform at the summit.
If Mo Qingkuang guessed correctly, the platform at the top of the mountain would offer the best cultivation effects. It wouldn't be surprising if that prime location, overlooking all others, was the cultivation spot of the top-ranked Xu Kong standing beside them.
As they walked, Xu Kong introduced, "Brother Mo and everyone, this is the foundation of our Blue Flame Royal Academy, the Spirit Ascension Array."
"The Spirit Ascension Array is an eighth-grade formation. Although it doesn't compare to those in the holy lands, it is unparalleled in the secular world."
Everyone nodded in agreement. Indeed, only Blue Flame Empire could afford such extravagance. It was a fact that Tianxuan was less powerful than Blue Flame. Moreover, Blue Flame Empire's widespread alchemy practice was not just a myth; it enabled them to amass wealth and resources through elixirs.
As a result, the gap in national power between Blue Flame Empire and Tian Xuan Empire had widened over the years.
"Because the Spirit Ascension Array encompasses the entire mountain, we also call it Spirit Ascension Mountain. Spirit Ascension Mountain has thousands of seats, theoretically accommodating the cultivation needs of all academy students."
"However, as you can see, from the foot to the top of the mountain, the number of available cultivation spots decreases, and the higher the cultivation spot, the greater the cultivation boost it provides."
"These spots can be seized through martial skills. If you have the strength to take the top spot, you're welcome to do so," Xu Kong said, casting a meaningful glance at Mo Qingkuang.
Mo Qingkuang felt a bit helpless. He also wanted to seize the top spot, but currently, Xu Kong was not an opponent he could contend with.
Seeing Mo Qingkuang remain silent, Xu Kong smiled, "Would you like to enter and experience it?"
The group hesitated. After all, this was Blue Flame Royal Academy's territory, and they were outsiders.
Xu Kong noticed their hesitation and smiled, "You don't need to worry. Since you're exchange students from the Imperial Academy, for the next year, you're considered students of Blue Flame Royal Academy."
"The Spirit Ascension Array is open to all academy students, including you! The challenge rules apply to you as well."
Upon hearing Xu Kong's words, everyone looked at Mo Qingkuang.
With Chen Kong severely injured, Mo Qingkuang, with the highest cultivation level, naturally became the new backbone, even though he was still a newcomer.
Mo Qingkuang had long been eager to try out the Spirit Ascension Array, so he nodded immediately, "Let's take a look."
Seeing Mo Qingkuang agree, everyone was delighted. Their curiosity about the Spirit Ascension Array was no less than Mo Qingkuang's.
Upon stepping into the Spirit Ascension Array, Mo Qingkuang immediately felt the difference.
Unlike the slightly elevated spiritual energy outside the array, the spiritual energy inside was significantly denser, increased by more than 20% compared to ordinary places.
Mo Qingkuang was shocked. This was just at the foot of the mountain; what would it be like at the summit?
Double? Triple? Or even more?
It seemed Xu Kong had discerned Mo Qingkuang's thoughts as he said, "At the foot of the mountain, the spiritual energy concentration can be increased by twenty percent. The higher you go, the greater the increase. Halfway up, where the Upper Court students reside, it can increase by over fifty percent."
"Near the top of the mountain, in the top hundred seats, it can increase by at least double."
Mo Qingkuang was stunned. "What about your first seat?"
"Triple."
Damn! If he could defeat Xu Kong, Mo Qingkuang would have loved to take over that prime spot right now.
"Brother Mo, there's no need to rush. The second and third seats are similar to mine," Xu Kong said with a smile.
His tone was gentle, but his words were not so pleasant. He implied that Mo Qingkuang might have a chance at the second or third seat but should forget about the first.
Mo Qingkuang knew Xu Kong was right, but it still made him feel uncomfortable. He kept his head down, lost in thought.
Xu Kong continued, "With your strength, Brother Mo, your goal should be at least within the top twenty of the Upper Court."
"The top twenty in the Upper Court, except for the spirit bodies, are all grandmasters. Among the top five seats, aside from me, one or two have broken through to the great-grandmaster realm."
"Which seat are you aiming for?" Xu Kong asked, handing over a small booklet with a faint smile.
Mo Qingkuang took the booklet and flipped through it. It detailed the specific strength, cultivation levels, and attributes of each of the top hundred seats in the Upper Court.
On the first page, the first entry was Xu Kong himself, a first rank great-grandmaster with a spirit body.
Besides him, the second, third, and fifth seats were all great-grandmaster realm.
Mo Qingkuang couldn't help but marvel at the prowess of Blue Flame Royal Academy. Several students had broken through to the great-grandmaster realm before graduation.
Blue Flame Royal Academy differed from the Imperial Academy. The Imperial Academy typically allowed students to graduate based on their cultivation level. If one broke through to the grandmaster realm, they could graduate, either becoming a new instructor or officially entering the service of the court.
Blue Flame Royal Academy, however, had a different system. It was divided into Upper and Lower Courts, each with three grades, totaling six years of study.
During these six years, no matter what level of cultivation one reached, they had to wait until the term ended to graduate. Early graduation was only possible by completing extremely difficult tasks set by the academy.
It was truly terrifying!
Mo Qingkuang closed the booklet and handed it back to Xu Kong, shaking his head. "I'll take another look. Being new here, there's still a lot I'm unfamiliar with."
Xu Kong smiled and didn't take the booklet back. "This is issued by the academy every month. Every student can get one. I fetched a copy for you because I thought you might need it."
Seeing Xu Kong act like he had him figured out, Mo Qingkuang felt furious. He hated being led by the nose!
It seemed Xu Kong had read his mind from the very first meeting, putting Mo Qingkuang on the back foot, making him passive.
Everything was under Xu Kong's control.
Feeling annoyed, Mo Qingkuang reluctantly accepted the booklet. "Thanks."
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