128 A Report Written in Blood (1/2)

Strictly speaking, Wang Lu’s proposed calculation method wasn’t particularly accurate. However, in the absence of a more reliable solution, this +1 rule was at least clear, concise, and easy to use.

With this +1 method, apart from the need to consider the initial standard value, the rest were relatively simple. The disciples then spent some time to create the character card of the object of their discussion, which in return, made the following discussion standardized and orderly.”

“Hey, hey, according to the calculation, I should be level four Qi Cultivating Stage + 9 and could challenge the level four Foundation Establishment Xiao Ming?”

“No, you’re wrong. The difference in value between the peak Qi Cultivating Stage and Early Foundation Establishment is five points. Therefore, you can only challenge the level nine Foundation Establishment.”

“Just level nine Foundation Establishment… What a failure.”

“Hehe, I’m also not that good, only level three Qi Cultivating Stage + 8, so I can only challenge the same level as you, Junior Brother. However, my basic skills are not as strong as you. Junior Brother, you just lack a bit in the rank of magical tools. After you return to the mountain and get a better one, you won’t be worse than me.”

“I heard that Senior Sister Zhao is level five Qi Cultivating Stage + 10. Although her level is not high, her actual strength is quite powerful. Alas, in this experiential learning, it’s rare to see someone with + 10 strength.”

“Yeah, the average value for us, Spirit Sword Sect’s disciples, is +8. Senior Sister Zhao can reach + 10, so her basic skills is so strong that it makes people’s hair stand up in disbelief… But, in regards to strong basic skills, Senior Brother Yue and the others are nothing because Senior Sister Liu Li’s challenge level [1] is probably level nine Foundation Establishment + 15.”

“... What the!”

“That’s the same as level eight Xudan Xiao Ming, moreover, she doesn’t rely on magical treasures, elixirs, and other external help. This is someone who can really go against the heaven…”

“Then, what about that Qiong Hua from the Shengjing Sect?”

“The information about her is incomplete so the calculation might not be accurate, but she’s probably + 14 levels. She’s indeed a rare genius, we are so far behind her.”

“Speaking of this, the designer of this method, Senior Brother Wang Lu… how much do you think his challenge level is?”

“Who knows? His experiential learning is mysterious. Except for his level six close to level five Qi Cultivating Stage, there’s no other information about him. However, since he is a Successor Disciple, he should be more than +10.”

Hearing the discussions of these disciples, Wang Lu, who continued to write his report in one of the corners of the inn, revealed a faint smile.

It was just that, within his smile, there was a bit of cringe.

His attack and defense ability was too unbalanced, and thus could not be accurately calculated according to the challenge level system! In regard to his defensive ability, even level nine Xudan Stage would find it hard to break his sword defense; on the defensive value alone, perhaps he was more than + 20! However, in attack, he was not much stronger than Xiao Ming, even so much that…

This challenge level method wasn’t particularly rigorous and accurate, but it was easy to calculate and proliferate. However, in a practical situation, it would definitely encounter this and that kind of issues. For example, it couldn’t easily mark a cultivator with unbalanced attack and defense. However, this case of Wang Lu was rare. Thus, listening to others discussing this topic, Wang Lu just smiled and simply didn’t care.

Currently for him, finishing the experiential learning report was his first priority. Compared to those in the hall who just casually wrote their report while spending most of their time drinking and chatting, Wang Lu had high hopes of this report.

One of the basic qualities of a professional adventurer was the understanding and the ability to explore all the resources, so Wang Lu was well aware of the potential value of this experiential learning report.

In other words, this challenge level system, which he designed and promoted, was an important part of the report that needed to be singled out.

In fact, this was inspired by his past year’s experiential learning, especially in the Wisdom Sect’s war for expansion.

In the process of expansion, Wisdom Sect encountered many opponents. The first thing that they did was to assess the enemy’s strength. However, the Wisdom Sect’s department heads would often make the same mistake as the Spirit Sword Sect’s disciples before being introduced to the challenge level system—they would always try to measure the strength of the opponent based on cultivation stage and level. Although they were well aware of how unreliable this calculation method was in their heart, they didn’t know any thing that could be better.

It was at that time when Wang Lu designed this challenge level system, which has a quite good effect in the actual combat.

In the future, without a doubt, he must certainly register this set of calculation for a patent. Once it became widely popular, he would just have to collect the royalties, just like opening a spirit stone quarry! Wang Lu was deeply confident with this. Although Union of Ten Thousand Immortals had designed a method to calculate the strength of cultivators, and was even more precise than the challenge level method, the complexity of the calculation was so cumbersome that it was enough to keep most people from using it; it has no chance to be widely used. Even Spirit Sword Sect disciples, who received quality and comprehensive education, have never heard of this calculation method of the Union of Ten Thousand Immortals, let alone other people. However, this time, the simple to use method would undoubtedly be loved by many.

However, if he wanted to register the patent, he needed an official written document. Thus, this report that he would need to submit to the Sect Elder to review was the correct first step.

In addition, a good quality experiential learning report could also be exchanged with a large number of sect credits or even challenge points… Since he could have an abundant harvest just by writing, then why not?

The most important point was, the controversy surrounding the Wisdom Sect was far from over; if there was no mishap, he could smoothly handle it in just a few more obstacles. This experiential learning report was one of the keys to that.

A few days later, the disciples that gathered in the Spirit Creek Town have dispersed, taking their reports back to the mountain. Even Wen Bao had contentedly gone back to the mountain after he wrote more than a hundred thousand words novel.

While Wang Lu was still calmly polishing his story at the Ru Family Inn, perfecting his report, his calmness made his other Junior Brothers and Sisters deeply admire him.

Regarding this hand written report, Wang Lu earnestly tried to refine it to perfection. Until the last day before the deadline, early in the morning, Wang Lu finally strode out of the inn, leisurely walking towards the Sect entrance.

However, as soon as he went out, he was surprised to see a familiar face.

“Old Junior Brother Zhu Qin?”

Walking-on-the-street Zhu Qin also didn’t expect to meet Wang Lu here, with an astonished countenance, he nodded. “... Good morning, Senior Brother Wang Lu.”

Wang Lu smiled and asked back, “Just returned?”

“...Yes.” With an unnatural expression, he took half a step back, showing that he had no intention to approach the opposite party.

However, Wang Lu, seemingly oblivious, came forward and patted his shoulder.

“Shall we?”

Zhu Qin contorted his face but didn’t respond. However, even this silent gesture of protest wasn’t enough to force Wang Lu to withdraw.

“Mm, are you unwell?”

Zhu Qin clenched his teeth. “It’s nothing… Since Senior Brother wants to walk together, then let’s go.”

Zhu Qin, after all, didn’t dare to refuse Wang Lu, because just now, when their eyes met, he felt that Wang Lu was able to see through him, which sent his mind into a panic. Thus, he was even more disinclined to antagonize Wang Lu.

However, as they walked together, he thought they were already at the foot of the Spirit Sword Mountain, so what could he do to him? This wasn’t a place where his Wisdom Sect could run rampant!

The two walked side by side on the road in the Spirit Creek Town. Early in the morning, the town was shrouded in a thin layer of morning mist, which should make their walk easier. However, the stifling atmosphere was suffocating.

“Old Junior Brother Zhu Qin, since four months ago, we haven’t seen each other, what were you doing since then?”

Zhu Qin said with a smile, “It’s nothing. I mainly just went home to visit my relatives. After all, we need to cut ties with the mortal world, and after being together with my mortal families for a few months… I am a man of no great ambition, unlike a man with a lofty ambition like you, Senior Brother.”

“Oh, visiting relatives? Then that’s good.”

Wang Lu nodded his head and a meaningful smile appeared on his face.

After another moment of silent, Wang Lu asked, “How is your report?”