Chapter 121 Spiritual Root Test
As soon as Zhou Jue finished speaking, the entire valley became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
Qi Si, along with fifty elite warriors who were fully equipped and ready to go, all seemed to have been put on pause. Their faces were filled with confusion, astonishment, and a hint of... absurdity.
Cultivating immortality?
Is this the kind of cultivation they understand?
Honestly, my years of materialism have been quite shaken. But then I thought, if they can come to the apocalypse, then cultivating immortality... doesn't seem so impossible.
Qi Si remained silent for more than ten seconds before finally speaking. Her voice was as calm as ever, revealing no emotion: "Xiao Jue, do you know what you're saying?"
“I know.” Zhou Jue met her gaze, his expression more serious than ever before: “Every word I said is absolutely true.”
"What you call 'cultivating immortality'?" Qi Si paused, as if searching for a suitable word.
"You mean the kind of immortal cultivation in myths and legends, where one absorbs the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, flies through the sky and escapes into the earth, and moves mountains and fills seas?"
As soon as the question was raised, all the soldiers perked up their ears.
They also wanted to know the answer.
"That's one way to understand it, but it's not entirely accurate." Zhou Jue organized his thoughts and explained in the simplest way possible.
"In this apocalyptic world we live in now, due to some unknown catastrophe, an energy called 'spiritual energy' has been revived. This energy is the foundation of extraordinary power."
"The so-called cultivation of immortality is essentially a scientific and systematic methodology that guides and utilizes this 'spiritual energy' to strengthen oneself. It can lead to a qualitative leap in a person's physical fitness, reaction speed, strength, and even lifespan."
Her words were like a bombshell, exploding in the crowd.
The soldiers could no longer remain silent; hushed whispers rose like a tide.
"Spiritual energy revives? Isn't that a plot device from a novel?"
"That's right, cultivating immortality is just about absorbing spiritual energy and converting it into physical energy, isn't it?"
"If this is true... then we..."
"Quiet!" Qi Si shouted, and all the discussions stopped abruptly.
Her gaze remained fixed on Zhou Jue: "You say this world has spiritual energy, then what about our Blue Star?"
This is the most crucial issue.
Zhou Jue shook his head: "No spiritual energy has been detected on Blue Star yet. Therefore, cultivation can only be carried out in this world for the time being. But..."
She then changed the subject: "No one can predict the future. Perhaps one day, Earth will experience a resurgence of spiritual energy. At that time, the seeds we sow today will become towering trees that protect our civilization!"
These words made Qi Si's heart skip a beat.
Seize the opportunity!
While other countries were still relying on mortal bodies, they had already begun training their first batch of extraordinary warriors!
What a tremendous advantage this is!
"What conditions are required?" Qi Si's voice already carried a hint of barely perceptible urgency.
“Talent, also known as ‘spiritual root’,” Zhou Jue replied.
"Only those with spiritual roots can sense spiritual energy and embark on the path of cultivation."
"How do we determine if someone has a spiritual root?" Qi Si pressed.
Zhou Jue smiled slightly and took out a fist-sized, seemingly ordinary gray stone from the system space.
"Use this, the 'Spirit Testing Stone'."
She held the stone in her palm: "Just put your hand on it, concentrate, and the stone will give you the answer."
Qi Si's breathing became somewhat heavy.
She glanced at the rock, then at the fifty soldiers behind her with burning eyes.
She knew that a brand new door, powerful enough to overturn the existing order of the entire planet, was slowly opening.
"What about the cultivation method?" Qi Si asked another crucial question: "Even if you have talent, it's all in vain without the method to cultivate."
“I have a copy of the ‘Basic Cultivation Manual’ here,” Zhou Jue said frankly.
"This is a very universal introductory cultivation technique. It doesn't discriminate based on spiritual root attributes, and it lays an incredibly solid foundation, making it very suitable as a widely promoted cultivation technique."
As for advanced cultivation techniques, Zhou Jue didn't mention them for the time being. One must eat one bite at a time; taking too big a step can easily lead to trouble.
Qi Si gave Zhou Jue a deep look, his heart filled with mixed emotions, but mostly with admiration and pride.
She believes that most people would not easily accept the opportunity to "become an immortal," and that this is simply human nature.
But Zhou Jue not only took it out, he even prepared everything related to cultivating immortality!
Therefore, she should not betray Zhou Jue's trust.
She turned around, facing the fifty soldiers, her voice strong and clear.
"The reconnaissance mission to 'Steelbow City' is cancelled!"
"All personnel, stand by!"
The soldiers' spirits lifted, and they responded in unison, "Yes, sir!"
Qi Si's gaze swept over everyone, and she could clearly feel the excitement and longing suppressed in their chests.
She took a deep breath and slowly said, "Next, we will conduct a test that may change you, and even the fate of our nation. I don't know what the result will be, but I hope that, whatever the outcome, you will remember that you are the soldiers of the nation, and your glory comes from your loyalty and mission, not from any external force!"
"yes!"
After saying this, Qi Si looked at Zhou Jue again and pointed to the spirit-testing stone.
"Xiao Jue, let's begin now."
"good!"
Her gaze shifted to the line behind her: "Who would like to be the first to come up?"
The words had barely left his mouth.
"I'll do it!"
"I!"
"Report! Requesting the first test!"
Almost instantly, fifty arms shot up in unison. Every face was filled with eager anticipation.
This is no joke; this could be an opportunity to cultivate immortality!
Tell me, in the blood of the Chinese people, who can resist the pursuit of immortality and enlightenment?
Who could resist flying on a sword!
Who can resist the allure of immortality?
Even my charming ancestor couldn't resist!
Qi Si's gaze fell on the most burly warrior.
"Tie Niu, come here."
"yes!"
A warrior named Tie Niu strode forward. He walked up to Zhou Jue, nervously rubbed his hands together, looked at Qi Si and Zhou Jue, and only after receiving affirmation did he take a deep breath and slowly place his large hand on the spirit-testing stone.
All eyes were focused on that rock.
One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
The stone did not react.
Fine beads of sweat appeared on Tie Niu's forehead, and his face turned red.
The atmosphere around them shifted from fiery to somewhat stagnant.
Could it be... that he lacks talent?
Just as a doubt arose in everyone's hearts, Zhou Jue spoke up to remind them: "Empty your mind, don't have any distracting thoughts, and feel with your heart."
Tie Niu closed his eyes, let out a long breath, and tried to calm himself down.
Buzz—
In the instant his mind and spirit were in perfect harmony, the gray stone suddenly emitted a gentle, deep, earthy yellow light!
Although the light wasn't dazzling, it stood out exceptionally clearly in this gloomy apocalypse!
"It's lit up! It's really lit up!"
"Oh my god! Earthy yellow... what does this mean?"
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