Chapter 477 - Test Of Perseverence (1/2)
“This, this is the little five-element constitution.” When Chen Jin put his hand on the test instrument, the middle-aged man could not help but exclaim. But when he looked at the instrument again, he seemed disappointed.
Although only a faint blue-green light was emitted from the test instrument, there was also a wisp of dazzling violet within the color.
Chen Jin cupped one of his fists with his other hand and said, “May I ask, Senior, what is this little five-element constitution?”
“The so-called little five-element constitution is a type of special constitution. It is well known that everyone has spiritual roots, but with varying degrees of strength. Some people have one single root, so it is very pure. This kind of spiritual root is called the celestial root. This kind of person would have a certain probability of possessing the special constitution corresponding to the spiritual root. For example, for a genius who only has one single fire spiritual root, he may have the body of a flaming sun and a fire body of eruptive flames. Of course, this is relatively common, those of a higher level could possess the acquired body of fire. In legends, it is said that are even higher levels of bodies classed within the overarching body of spiritual fire–there is also the innate fire body, the body of the primordial fire, etc. But even within the ranks of cultivators who have a celestial root, there’s not even one in a million who possess a special constitution. Most of the cultivators with a celestial root have no special constitution, but because the roots are relatively singular and unadulterated so the speed of their cultivation is much faster than that of other cultivators with ordinary spiritual roots. As long as they cultivate to a certain level, they can gradually upgrade the adapted spiritual energy in their bodies’ to an acquired spirit. It is rare to see someone like you, who has the mixed spiritual roots of five elements, to also possess a special constitution.” The middle-aged man said calmly.
“Oh? So what is the difference between one’s constitution and spiritual roots?”
Perhaps the middle-aged man had expected that Chen Jin would have this question in mind, he continued to speak, “The spiritual roots are used to understand the Path of Heaven and Earth and a force used to communicate with nature. The stronger the roots, the higher the potential, and theoretically, one’s level of cultivation would also be higher. But it is not enough to only understand the Path of Heaven and Earth. If there is not enough magic power in the body, its still impossible to elevate one’s cultivation to a higher realm. Some people can elevate their cultivation to a higher realm, but they are limited to the current realm due to insufficient magic power. Some people have enough magic power but because they don’t have enough understanding of the Path they can’t continue to advance to the next level and have to stay in their current realm. With a special constitution, one would have a greater affinity for the spiritual energy and it becomes easier to absorb the spiritual energy. It is almost impossible to have a special constitution when you possess mixed spiritual roots of five elements. I don’t know how you came to have a special constitution either.”
Hearing this, Chen Jin secretly shook his head. It seems that his natural aptitudes were bad. Leaving aside the mixed spiritual roots of five elements, even the special constitution was created from through the Sage plan. It seemed that he was a piece of junk before.
Not waiting for Chen Jin to complete his thought, the middle-aged man regained his calm composure and said, “Although I cannot pass you based on your mixed spiritual roots, you have a special constitution, so you pass as well. Go stand over there. Next.”
Chen Jin’s gloomy expression disappeared. As an old freak who had lived for more than two hundred years, this little thing was not a blow to him. He slowly walked over and when he halted in his spot, he heard Fang Bin whispering, “Congratulations for successfully passing this test, Brother Chen.”
“Erm, congratulations to you,” Chen Jin said. At the same time, he also realized that something was a little strange and he asked, “Why does everyone come alone without their family elders accompanying them?”
Without waiting for Fang Bin’s reply, the old man behind him started to speak, “Because this is a test in itself. The nature of cultivation is to struggle for mastery with nature, to fight with the Heavens, to compete with the land and to compete with other people. There is no concept of time in the cultivation of immortality, you practice Daoism in the morning and by evening, you realize that decades have passed. It is very normal for cultivators to be separated from the families. If you are preparing to start on the road of Daoism but still let your family come to send you off, you can just forget about cultivation.”
All the youths around them were silent. After listening to the old man’s words, they seemed to be thinking about something. Only Chen Jin’s face remained indifferent. Seeing Chen Jin’s expression, the old man could not help but have a more favorable opinion of him. One so young had such a mindset. It was just that his spiritual roots were rather poor, otherwise, he was a good candidate. When his words ended, the old man closed his eyes slightly and stopped speaking. However, Fang Bin was confused and did not know what to think for a while. After a moment, he became resolute and steady again.
The sun had set behind the mountain in the blink of an eye. The first stage of the exam had ended. With the addition of four or five children to the group after Chen Jin, there was no difference before and after.
“Okay, the 30 of you have passed the first stage–the aptitude test. Now, the second stage of the exam, the test of perseverance, will begin. The assessment content is also very simple. Disciple Lin and I will walk in front of you and you will follow behind us. If you can follow behind us until just before dawn and arrive with us at the mountain gate, you would pass the test. If you get lost, you would lose your right to continue participating in the exam. Do you understand?” the old man asked.