Longevity: Starting from the Talent of Infant Growth

"I am Qin Ye, the fourth-rank official of the Tiangong Division."

"The first and second-rank Taoist examinations of the Tiangong Division will begin after one stick of incense. All cultivators participating in the examination will enter the examination position."

"It will start at 10:00 and end at 12:00 in the afternoon."

"No discussion before the examination. Everything must be done according to the rules of the Tiangong Division."

"Any cultivator who violates the rules will be disqualified from the examination and will no longer be allowed to participate in the Tiangong Division examination in the future."

"Everyone, get ready."

At this time, eight judges appeared on the judges' seats, including four Taoist teachers, the Taoist Dean, the Taoist Supervisor, and Hu.

The other four people beside them were wearing black robes of the Tiangong Division, and they looked like officials of the Tiangong Division.

Lu Yunxi was also among them.

The person who spoke was the old man in black robes sitting next to Dean Zhong.

"This voice is clear and pleasant to the ear, and it is accompanied by a sense of consciousness. Just the cultivation of this soul must be at least Jindan."

Zhou Ling said inwardly.

Zhou Ling's consciousness has now reached the foundation building stage, so he can also feel that a few simple words contain the magical effect of the soul, which has a deterrent effect on the cultivators in the assessment field.

Of course, no one can cheat in this kind of assessment. Under the watchful eyes of the public, the strength is in front of them.

Then, Qin Ye continued to introduce the situation of the assessment.

Zhou Ling listened carefully for a while and soon understood the rules.

This assessment is similar to the assessment that Zhou Ling had taken before.

However, the Taoist assessment is much more difficult.

There are two assessments in total.

The first one is mainly about repair. Each technician participating in the assessment can choose a damaged spiritual object in the storage bag and repair it. The better the repair effect, the higher the score.

The second is refining. According to the techniques of their own cultivation, they choose the objects to be refined, such as pills, formations, instruments, talismans, etc.

Then they refine them individually.

The assessment time is four hours.

After the assessment, the judges will give scores on the spot to determine the assessment rankings.

There are two criteria for judging: the quality of the spiritual objects refined by the cultivators, and the specific power of the spiritual objects.

Of course, the cultivation of the cultivators will also become a scoring point, but it occupies a very small proportion.

For example, with Zhou Ling's cultivation, the spiritual objects he refined are of the same quality as those refined by the foundation-building cultivators.

Then Zhou Ling will definitely get a high score.

However, the second-grade Taoist examination not only relies on cultivation skills, but also on eyesight and endurance.

It is equivalent to completing the refining of two tools within four hours, which requires a high level of comprehensive ability of the cultivators.

In this case, even if you can't pass the examination, you can only blame yourself for not being able to do it.

However, after Zhao Zhouling got on the examination platform, he still found something unusual.

"This time the examination didn't fix the jade platform first. Does this mean that the technicians will choose the jade platform themselves?"

Zhou Ling glanced at the examination platform, and the light shields on the examination platform separated it into dozens of separated areas.

There are sixty or seventy technicians participating in the second-grade Taoist examination.

As [Intermediate Observation] and [Intermediate Analysis] emerged, Zhou Ling emerged. The concentration of spiritual energy in each light shield was about the same.

But the spiritual energy attributes contained were different. Some had three attributes, and some had four attributes.

Although it was just a simple difference, it had some impact on a technical mage.

Of course, if the cultivation was strong enough, it would naturally be irrelevant.

But after all, the assessment would take four hours, which would be a great test for spiritual power.

Choosing an assessment position that fits your attributes would definitely help.

"This may be a test of the eyesight of the technical mage!"

Zhou Ling's eyes swept over, and through [Intermediate Observation], he could clearly feel the fluctuations of spiritual energy in each light shield.

And not only the spiritual power, but also the earth fire inside was slightly different.

"Now, I have the highest spiritual power cultivation of fire attribute. If it were in the past, I would naturally choose the jade platform with the richest fire attribute."

"But with [Five Elements Gathering Spirit], it is undoubtedly the most suitable for me to choose the jade platform with five elements attribute, which can make my spiritual power recover at five times the speed of others."

Needless to say, the assessment has already begun as soon as I enter the assessment platform.

It's just that some technical mages haven't noticed it yet.

Of course, Zhou Ling was able to discover it so quickly, thanks to [Intermediate Observation] and [Intermediate Analysis].

If the wrong choice is made, it will be a big pit for the technical mages.

"Five Elements Jade Platform, this is it!"

Zhou Ling licked his lips, and as Qin Zhizheng announced that he would start to choose the jade platform, he immediately started to act.

While other technical mages were still considering their own decisions, he walked straight to the No. 3 jade platform on the south side of the assessment platform.

Then, he entered it.

This is the five elements attribute, and the concentration of spiritual energy of each attribute is similar.

It is even a few points richer than other areas.

After taking out the identity jade card, he closed the light cover again.

Since there was still some time before the assessment began, the other magicians were still hesitating.

Most of them were foundation-building cultivators, and there were even several in the middle stage of foundation-building.

The older ones were already over 40 years old.

Most of them were very cautious.

Zhou Ling was not only young, but also had a lower level of cultivation.

He was the first to enter the jade platform, which attracted the attention of the judges.

"This little guy, who is only at the eighth level of Qi training, is participating in the second-grade Daoist assessment?"

Qin Zhizheng stroked his beard and showed a look of surprise on his face.

Although Xuanyuan Taoist Academy has some amazingly talented people every year.

But the disciple in front of him didn't seem to be stunning, but rather astonishing.

Even my first impression was, did this little guy go to the wrong place?

Of course, he didn't mean to underestimate Zhou Ling.

Every monk who can pass the second-grade Taoist examination will not be easy.

He curiously asked Dean Zhong, "Is this little guy a disciple of your Taoist Academy?"

Dean Zhong nodded slightly and said, "This son's name is Zhou Ling, and he is the leader of the foundation seeds of our Taoist academy."

"Although his cultivation level is not high, he has good talent when it comes to inscriptions and has been able to refine a second-level inscription."

"At the eighth level of Qi training, he is able to refine a second-level imprint. He is quite a talent!" Qin Zhi said with a look of admiration on his face.

"What a pity, this boy only has low-grade spiritual roots!"

Taoist Zhang said with a pity tone.

"Low-grade spiritual roots!" Upon hearing this, Qin Zhizheng was also slightly startled.

With such an inscription talent, it would be a pity if it was only a low-grade spiritual root.

"Although Zhou Ling has low-grade spiritual roots, he has been practicing extremely hard. He has made good progress in all aspects over the past year!"

Hu Jiaoxi said with a smile.

As Zhou Ling's disciple, he naturally wanted to say a few words for him and leave an impression on Qin Zhizheng and the others.

Sure enough, Qin Zhizheng nodded, a casual cultivator who could reach the eighth level of Qi training at the age of twelve.

Either he has a great opportunity, or he has understanding and perseverance far beyond ordinary people.

While the judges were communicating in low voices at the judges' table, others on the second-grade assessment stage gradually chose their respective jade platforms.

Afterwards, everyone sat cross-legged and meditated, running their skills and adapting to the spiritual energy in the light shield.

[You are breathing aura, aura affinity +1, five element attribute aura +5]

Feeling the rising aura of Cen Cen in his body, Zhou Ling's face was filled with joy.

This absorption speed, coupled with [Restore as before], these two talents are enough to make his spiritual energy absorption and recovery speed far exceed that of others.

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"Mom, why did Brother Ling get to the second-grade assessment platform?"

Wang Xin, who had just arrived at the square and found a futon to sit down on, saw Zhou Ling at the second-grade assessment platform and asked Wang Yu with a surprised look on his face.

"Zhou Ling was actually able to pass the second-grade Taoist examination?" Wang Yu raised her eyebrows slightly, and doubts flashed in her eyes.

"With Zhou Ling's current cultivation level, he can complete the first-grade Taoist examination step by step. Next year or the year after, if he can successfully build the foundation and then take the second-grade Taoist examination, the probability of success will be much greater."

Wang Yu felt that Zhou Ling was walking a little too fast.

After all, it is only the eighth level of Qi cultivation.

It is no longer easy to refine a second-level imprint, let alone stand out from many powerful opponents.

"Mom, do you mean that Brother Ling will fail this time?"

Wang Xin blinked Kazilan's big eyes and asked slightly worriedly.

Looking at the other technical mages around Zhou Ling, they are all foundation-building monks, so one can imagine how difficult it is.

"Don't worry, Xin'er. With Zhou Ling's current talent, even if he fails this time, he will still have a chance in the future!"

Wang Yu said with a smile.

In her opinion, it would be too difficult for Zhou Ling to win this time.

However, Zhou Ling is not old after all, so he will have another chance in the future.

"Yes!" Wang Xin nodded, and soon a bright smile appeared on her beautiful face, "Brother Ling should win!"

Wang Yu could only smile and nod, knowing in her heart that in her daughter's heart, she would think Zhou Ling could win even if she faced the Golden Core cultivator.

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clang!

The simple and melodious bell rang.

"Everyone, the assessment time has arrived, and the assessment area has begun to be closed."

Qin Zhizheng's voice echoed in the assessment field again.

As the voice fell, the sealed assessment objects on the jade platform were opened one after another.

Earth fire, storage bag ban, spiritual pen, spiritual ink, etc.

"In the first round, there are three spiritual weapons to choose from: alchemy furnace, spiritual sword, and gold and jade bell."

"The quality is actually second-level mid-grade."

Zhou Ling took out the storage bag for the first assessment, which contained three spiritual weapons.

His eyes quickly swept over these three spiritual weapons.

"The Green Wood Alchemy Furnace is a second-level mid-grade. It contains the composite inscriptions of Green Wood and Lihuo. It has nothing to do with the darkness. The two main inscriptions of Greenwood and Lihuo are quite damaged, making it difficult to repair."

"The three-color sword is a second-level mid-grade sword. It contains a three-ring sword imprint, which is metallic. The three-ring imprints are intertwined with one another. The difficulty is a bit higher than the Green Wood Alchemy Furnace."

"But what's damaged is mainly the nodes connecting the imprinted generals."

"The jade clock with gold inscriptions, second-level middle grade, contains the three attributes of earth, water, and gold. Among them, the earth and water inscriptions are damaged."

Through [Intermediate Observation] and [Intermediate Analysis], Zhou Ling quickly discovered where the three spiritual weapons were damaged.

Zhou Ling compared in his mind that the characteristics of the damaged imprints of the three damaged spiritual weapons were different.

Normally, it would take a second-grade inscription master at least half an hour to completely find out the damage to these three spiritual weapons.

Moreover, this process will consume a lot of spiritual power and consciousness in the body.

But with his two talents, Zhou Ling was able to easily find the shortcomings, and with [intermediate analysis], he also came up with a repair plan.

Zhou Ling's eyes swept back and forth on the three spiritual weapons.

Combining the characteristics of these three spiritual weapons with his own strengths, he finally decided to repair the three-color sword.

Although with the current state of spiritual power in his body, it is undoubtedly best to choose the Green Wood Alchemy Furnace.

But with the [Five Elements Gathering] talent, even if you choose a metallic imprint, it won’t make much of an impression.

Moreover, according to the assessment standards, after the three spiritual weapons are repaired, not only their quality but also their power will be determined.

It is not easy to repair this three-color sword, but repairing the nodes mainly consumes spiritual consciousness.

In addition, with the help of spirit flames, for him, it is undoubtedly twice the result with half the effort.

Moreover, the three-color sword has superimposed attribute imprints. Once repaired, the power it unleashes will be slightly better than the other two spiritual weapons.

Combined with [Intermediate Analysis], Zhou Ling thought for a moment and quickly decided to choose the three-color spirit sword.

Zhou Ling immediately moved his mind and moved the three-color sword to the jade platform.

"Five Elements Spiritual Flame, fall!"

Immediately, Zhou Ling circulated the Five Elements Spiritual Flame, shouted softly, and the Five Elements Spiritual Flame condensed out of his palm.

Then, it turned into five colors of light and rose up, instantly surrounding the three-color sword.

Zhou Ling was not in a hurry to repair the five damaged nodes, but first used the spirit flames to clear the connection between the inscriptions and the added points.

In this way, it will also have an effect on the power that will burst out from the subsequent imprint.

"This little guy took action so quickly?"

"Not bad! Not bad! At the eighth level of Qi training, you actually condensed the second-order mid-grade spiritual flames?"

"But choosing the three-color sword doesn't seem like a good choice."

"With this speed, can you really see the damage to the spirit sword seal?"

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At this moment, the other magicians were still concentrating on observing the conditions of their respective spiritual objects, while Zhou Ling had already started to repair the Five Elements Spirit Flame.

Therefore, it naturally attracted the attention of the judges and the audience.

People started talking. After all, Zhou Ling had the lowest cultivation level, and in the first round, the test was about experience and eyesight, which were undoubtedly extremely rare for a twelve-year-old child.

But Zhou Ling was the first to start the whole thing, which made everyone present suspicious.

Many people think that Zhou Ling probably takes it for granted.

Or, the damage to the imprint was not even found at all.

But at this moment, Zhou Ling was fully focused. Along with his spiritual consciousness, strands of spiritual flame began to merge into the imprint, making people look like he had the demeanor of a great master.

"This little guy has such superb fire control skills!"

Qin Zhizheng praised.

Experts will know if there is one as soon as they take action.

From Zhou Ling's method of controlling the spirit flames, Qin Zhizheng knew that Zhou Ling's level was not low.

At this time, Zhou Ling's method of controlling the spirit flames was very particular.

Among the five elements of spiritual flames, the metallic spiritual flames are injected into the inscription, while the other four strands of spiritual flames surround the inscription.

This shows that Zhou Ling's control over Lingyan has reached a very high and detailed level.

This method of controlling spiritual flames is called the method of dividing fire and grazing light among magicians.

It is an extremely difficult method to control spiritual flames.

And the spirit flame in Zhou Ling's hand is the Five Elements Spirit Flame, and its difficulty is a bit higher!

The assessment of Zhou Ling was only at the eighth level of Qi training. This process would be a great test for his cultivation.

But Zhou Ling dared to do this, and he was obviously prepared!

Qin Zhi was watching Zhou Ling's technique, and he appreciated it more and more.

But he didn't know that at this moment, Zhou Ling relied on the talent of [Meticulousness], and the spirit flames and souls in his body actually didn't consume much.

With [Meticulousness], he consumed less than a quarter.

Even if his cultivation level is low, he doesn't actually suffer a loss at all.

Of course, there are more than 60 technical masters participating in the second-grade assessment this time, and there are only six places admitted.

Therefore, Zhou Ling must strive to enter the top six.

There is still a great chance of repairing this three-color sword and the next round of refining assessment, as long as they both reach the level of a mid-grade spiritual weapon.