Chapter Thirteen: Congratulations, Spirit Hunting
Now, everything is clear.
There's no 'what if', physique and spirit power are not that different.
The Profession Panel's effect on physique, like the Dragon Blood Tree Medicinal Bath, activates the body's instincts, accelerating the absorption of external energy and nutrients, turning the illusory growth of physique into reality.
As for spirit power, it originates from a Spirit Master's Meditation and refinement of heaven and earth origin energy.
What the Panel does is take over cultivation, turning illusory spirit power into tangible reality!
Normally, Zhao Liuyun would slowly add points during Meditation, and the subtle growth would be easily masked by daily cultivation!
Now, having added too many points at once, Zhao Liuyun felt the spirit power within his body surging and circulating like an untamed wild horse, rapidly absorbing the heaven and earth origin energy from outside.
It didn't affect the use of Spirit Abilities.
But—
What about my Meditation?
Currently, the circulation of spirit power is entirely guided by the Panel, which means he cannot gain general experience through the cultivation of a Spirit Master.
Zhao Liuyun calmly sensed, looking inward at his meridians, and found that the path of spirit power circulation was precisely that of the Mysterious Heaven Skill.
The concentration of spirit power could rival his state when fully focused.
According to this calculation, he should be able to gain 7.5 points of Spirit Master Professional Experience per hour.
The Panel doesn't tire, requires no rest, and the spirit power it controls always maintains a peak concentrated state, operating continuously for twenty-four hours.
That's 180 points a day!
This speed is more than four times faster than Zhao Liuyun's own cultivation.
If the estimation is correct, in at most twenty-seven days, his spirit power will break through to level twenty.
It's not like those systems where adding points directly levels you up, but it's still extremely fast.
180 points... Zhao Liuyun's mind stirred slightly, and he activated Brainstorm.
Can it go even higher?
From Tang San's experience, the heaven and earth origin energy on Douluo Continent is generally evenly distributed, so cultivating anywhere seems to make no difference.
But there is one place where heaven and earth origin energy must gather, and the energy is far higher than elsewhere—
The resting place of the Water and Fire Dragon Kings, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well!
A sharp glint flashed in Zhao Liuyun's eyes.
This was a place he was determined to obtain.
However, he couldn't rush it yet.
With his current physical strength, it would be absolutely impossible to withstand the potent medicinal power of the two Ice and Fire Immortal Herbs.
He clearly remembered that even a Spirit Elder like Tang San, who absorbed a third spirit ring beyond his limit and had his body tempered by the Eight Spider Lances, nearly died there.
And if he couldn't consume those two Immortal Herbs, he wouldn't gain Dugu Bo's trust, making all his plans empty talk.
Zhao Liuyun lay on the bed, planning his future direction.
The effects of the Dragon Blood Tree Medicinal Bath had gradually weakened, and recently it felt more like a massage, with only a slight tingling.
Once he breaks through to a two-ring Spirit Master and his physique is further enhanced by spirit ring tempering, the Dragon Blood Tree Medicinal Bath should become completely ineffective.
Uncle Huang Xin's father, Teacher Bai Hong's teacher, the late Grandmaster Huang Tianhe, reportedly traveled far to Heaven Dou Cityto study at the Nine Hearts Begonia Ye Family.
Besides the Dragon Blood Tree Medicinal Bath formula, perhaps he also acquired other good things?
At the very least, he must have made some connections, right?
If none of that works... then he'd have to go to Heaven Dou City himself.
First, visit the Ye Family; he could try to use his talent to get investment and use their connections to join a high-level academy.
Ideally, Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Zhao Liuyun believed his talent wasn't as outstanding as Tang San's, so he probably wouldn't attract the same kind of targeting as Xue Beng.
Even if he did encounter it, he had Hypnosis to deal with it.
As long as he joined the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team, he would naturally be able to get in touch with Dugu Yan.
At that time, he could also use the opportunity to get in touch with Dugu Bo... Normally at this time, he would be Meditating, but his spirit power was running automatically, flowing ceaselessly, with no need for human intervention.
Zhao Liuyun was exceptionally energetic, but with no outlet for his energy, he was too excited to sleep.
He simply began cultivating Controlling Crane Catching Dragon.
Spirit Masters possess three different types of power: body, soul, and spirit power.
spirit power is an external force relative to the body.
Practicing Controlling Crane Catching Dragon to mastery would allow him to apply the complete Adjustment to himself in the form of spirit power sooner... Zhao Liuyun calculated very precisely.
On the morning of the twenty-seventh day of adding experience to his spirit power, the illusory level 20 finally solidified.
The automatically circulating spirit power finally ceased its operation.
At the same time, a surge of exhilaration, as if breaking through shackles, instantly swept through his entire body like a warm current.
Unable to contain his joy, Zhao Liuyun immediately shared the good news with his uncle.
"You... you're level twenty?" Huang Xin's face was filled with disbelief.
Cultivation was a very personal matter; he only knew that his nephew cultivated diligently every day.
But he never expected that in just over a year and three months, his nephew could rapidly advance from level fourteen to become a Spirit Grandmaster.
"I just broke through, Uncle. As you know, my Spirit's floral fragrancenaturally aids in calming the mind and enhancing cultivation." Zhao Liuyun blinked.
"Didn't I mention it last time? I was also fortunate enough to consume a precious thousand-year ginseng in the Soul Hunting Forest..."
"Alright, I understand." Huang Xin waved his hand, interrupting his nephew's explanation.
floral fragrance can soothe emotions and calm the mind, indeed providing some benefit to cultivation.
A thousand-year ginseng is an even rarer treasure medicine.
It was all logical.
Huang Xin believed him, accepting the explanation almost instantly.
"Since you've broken through, are you going to acquire a spirit ringimmediately? Do you need me to prepare anything?" he asked with concern.
Zhao Liuyun replied brightly: "Thank you, Uncle, no need to trouble yourself. I plan to ask Uncle Tian for help."
This was the hidden benefit of joining a Mercenary Group.
Spirit Hunting cost nothing, acquiring a spirit ring required no extra expense, and he could freely choose his desired Spirit Beast.
Mental-type Spirit Beasts are rare, so this time it wouldn't be like last time, luckily encountering a Dream Demon.
Having prepared all sorts of supplies, Zhao Liuyun went directly to Tian Wenlong's residence to find him.
When he stated his request, "I've reached level 20 and need a new spirit ring," Tian Wenlong made an astonished expression identical to his uncle's.
"What—!" His scar twitched, and Tian Wenlong's eyes widened. "How could it be so fast?"
He knew that it had been less than two years since Zhao Liuyunacquired his first spirit ring!
Zhao Liuyun chuckled twice, the pre-prepared explanation flowing readily:
"Uncle Tian, have you forgotten? I told you that last time, when I accompanied a friend on a Spirit Hunting trip, I coincidentally obtained a thousand-year old ginseng, which had extraordinary medicinal effects..."
Spirit Hunting required asking others for help, so the reason had long been thoroughly prepared.
"Good lad!"
Tian Wenlong recalled, marveling at his good fortune, and with a grand wave of his hand, he made a magnanimous promise.
"We will definitely help you hunt a powerful enough Spirit Beast, one worthy of your talent!"
He had been very protective of Zhao Liuyun over the past year.
Not only did he never assign him night watch, but he also taught him how to track Spirit Beasts, identify their various habits, and numerous other valuable Spirit Hunting experiences not found in books, one by one.
This unreserved nurturing indirectly contributed to Zhao Liuyun's acquisition of the Hunter Profession.
Zhao Liuyun responded better to kindness than coercion, and he deeply remembered this friendship.
Soon, Tian Wenlong gathered his men, adopting the demeanor of a Mercenary Group leader.
He scanned the crowd, clapped his hands, and the crisp sound drew everyone's attention, then he announced loudly:
"Brothers, listen to me!"
His expression was serious, his voice steady and powerful.
"Zhao Liuyun, the strategist and genius youth of our Mercenary Group, has once again reached a crucial moment on his path as a Spirit Master."
"He's broken through to level twenty!"
"Ah?" Everyone simultaneously uttered confused sounds, their gazes uniformly falling upon the figure standing beside Tian Wenlong.
"Liuyun, you're already level twenty?" Scout Ye Ye rubbed his eyes, still somewhat incredulous.
Agility Attack Spirit Master Zhu Qiaoqiao was the first to react, smiling as she congratulated him: "Congratulations, Little Liuyun."
The others also came to their senses, offering their congratulations in a flurry of voices.
Tian Wenlong laughed heartily, his voice like a grand bell: "This is a huge joyous occasion."
"We should have held a banquet to celebrate his becoming a Spirit Grandmaster at the age of nine, but Spirit Hunting is more important."
"I'm almost ten," Zhao Liuyun corrected.
Tian Wenlong shook his head dismissively: "That's not important."
"What's important is that we help you acquire the best spirit ring."
"When we return victorious, we'll celebrate properly!"
"Alright!"
Everyone cheered together.
"Thank you, thank you everyone, it's truly my luck to have met you all," Zhao Liuyun said sincerely, his eyes slightly warm.
After that, confirming that supplies were ready, Tian Wenlong once again used his eloquence with the Guard Captain at the entrance of the Soul Hunting Forest.
Leveraging past connections, he once again secured a special favor, receiving another "last time" before everyone entered the Soul Hunting Forest together.