Chapter 132: Chapter 65: Backup Sacred Legate_2 Chapter 132: Chapter 65: Backup Sacred Legate_2 Long Kongkong toyed with the Sacred Legate Token in his hand and said, “Grandpa, wouldn’t it be better to assign a few 9th Rank powerful experts to protect us? Wouldn’t that make us safer?”

Old Master Ling suddenly laughed, “What you’re suggesting is the opposite of what the Sacred Legate intends. You must prepare yourselves mentally because you will definitely be sent to the most dangerous places to be honed in the future. Only in this way can you grow faster. Pressure is the greatest driving force for growth.”

“What? As the third generation of the Sacred Legate, not only can’t we take it easy, but we also have to face crises? Can I opt out of being a reserve Sacred Legate?” Long Kongkong asked with a bitter expression on his face.

Old Master Ling said somewhat helplessly, “Your and your brother’s dispositions are completely at odds! Heavy is the head that wears the crown. As the Chosen Ones of the Wisdom Spirit Furnace, there is no turning back.”

Long Kongkong opened his mouth, wanting to ask if it was too late to break the contract with the Wisdom Spirit Furnace. But remembering that his older brother had formed a contract with a damaged Wisdom Spirit Furnace so that he could secure a spot, he couldn’t bring himself to say it. Hmm, Long Dangdang was really cunning; he was morally blackmailing him!

Thinking about this, he couldn’t help but glance at Long Dangdang, secretly huffing in his heart, scum!

“Only the three of you know about owning the Wisdom Spirit Furnace, so in the future, you must help each other but also pay strict attention to keeping it a secret. Using the spirit furnace normally is not an issue. After all, there are many types of spirit furnaces. As long as the Wisdom Spirit Furnace does not display its wisdom, no one will know you are fused with them. Menglu, you have to take good care of your two cousins.”

“I got it, Grandpa.” Menglu smiled and said, “They are all very good.”

“Alright, you may go now. Practice well. Dangdang, Kongkong, your teachers are all excellent. Although they are not yet Sacred Legates, they are the backbone force of the younger generation in the Temple. Learn from them well. If they ask about your obtaining the spirit furnace, you can simplify the name of the spirit furnace and tell them, but do not mention anything about the Wisdom Spirit Furnace.”

“Okay, Grandpa.” Long Dangdang agreed, and Long Kongkong nodded in agreement like a chicken pecking at rice.

“Off you go. Come to the house over the weekend. Kongkong, your grandmother hasn’t seen you yet.”

“Alright, this weekend, I’ll bring some goodies for you.” Long Kongkong said with a cheerful laugh.

They left the Sacred Legate’s place.

Long Kongkong turned to Long Dangdang next to him and said, “Grandpa didn’t seem to have anything particularly important for us this time! Just to notify us that we’re reserve talents? But there doesn’t seem to be any specific benefits.”

Ling Menglu chuckled softly, “Silly little brother, the Sacred Legate Token is the biggest benefit. With the Sacred Legate Token, everything in the Sacred Legate and the Temple will be open to us. Especially the Sacred Legate. The Sacred Legate is home to many high-ranked equipment, like your knight’s top-tier God’s Seal Cathedra Rex. Grandpa just mentioned that we get to choose our equipment after attaining the 7th rank. The implied meaning is that anything not specified is ours for choosing. The Mystic Hall of the Sacred Legate houses various secret techniques for the six major professions, including some secret techniques uniquely created by mighty powerhouses of the older generation. Normally, a lot of merit is required to obtain these skills. But with the Sacred Legate Token, we, as reserve Sacred Legates, can enter to learn anytime. This alone gives us far more opportunities than our peers. Even those with innate spiritual force above ninety have to wait until they turn eighteen to enter the Mystic Hall, and that too only three times a year.”

Long Kongkong’s eyes lit up, “Are there any other benefits?”

Ling Menglu said, “Didn’t Grandpa mention it? Selection of spirit furnaces! On the premise that we can integrate them and our cultivation level exceeds the 7th rank. You must know, spirit furnaces come in all shapes and sizes. Even though we already possess the Wisdom Spirit Furnace, that’s just our core spirit furnace. To become stronger, we will definitely need more than just the current quantity of spirit furnaces. Moreover, different spirit furnaces can also fuse together, transforming into stronger spirit furnaces. Even with the known several hundred spirit furnaces, adding the numerous combinations of those, the possibilities are endless. The greatest benefit the Wisdom Spirit Furnace brings is not a direct power boost, but guidance for future spirit furnace evolution and fusion. In this regard, Kongkong, your Divine Prayers Small Tree Spirit Furnace is known as the best at this amongst all spirit furnaces today. You’ll have to offer us some guidance when the time comes.”

Long Kongkong nudged Long Dangdang who was beside him, “Did you hear that? Should we pick some secret techniques first before going back?”

Ling Menglu said somewhat helplessly, “Secret techniques require at least 5th Rank to execute, and higher-end techniques require even higher levels. Let’s focus on improving your Cultivation Level first. I have an idea. The three of us can regularly cultivate together in the future. I should be able to assist you somewhat, thus increasing your cultivation speed.”

“Oh yes, yes! I love latching onto someone powerful.” Long Kongkong immediately exclaimed with excitement.

Long Dangdang nodded with a smile, “Cousin is awesome.” He had experienced firsthand the power of Menglu’s array formation.

“Let’s start tomorrow night, I’m going to prepare tonight.” Ling Menglu said with a smile.

They returned to the academy, each cultivating separately. During dinner, Long Dangdang didn’t go to the cafeteria but had Long Kongkong get food for them. This kid loved to show off, so why not let him have a taste of being seen as trash for a change?

Classes resumed the next day. Just as the young knights were preparing to continue listening to Yan Yao’s lecture about spirit furnaces, they received the news of an assembly in the central square.

School Director Yu Yunqiong stood at the front, surrounded by the six form teachers of the first year, including the Mages Class One form teacher, who was also Long Dangdang and Long Kongkong’s directly related young aunt, Ling Bing.

“Following the previous assessment test and the academy’s review, we have decided to strengthen practical training for lower grades. The details will be similar to the previous assessment. You will confront simulated demon tribes in a specific domain. Your performance in practical examinations will greatly impact your final assessments. To enable better collaboration among all vocations, the academy has decided that lower grades will also form temporary vocation-based teams. As these are not permanent demon hunting teams, the academy will offer you ample freedom. Each team can include a maximum of six people or less. The academy advises that a balanced team of different vocations in line with the demon hunting team will be more beneficial in the future. This teaming for the assessment does not limit the team formation in higher grades. If necessary, you can adjust your teams. We suggest that you try teaming with different vocations for each exam to better understand and cooperate with other vocations.”

Listening to the School Director’s speech, Long Dangdang admired in his heart. This form of practice, which was closer to real combat, would indeed greatly enhance the students’ growth. The pressure and tension they faced during the last examination when confronting the demon tribe were extraordinary. It was hugely beneficial for on-the-spot performance and practical combat.

“Pick our own teams? That’s good! I’ll pick the most beautiful girls to form a team. They’re pleasant to look at, and I’ll make their Charging Gems.” Long Kongkong was already excited at the prospect.

“You wish. This time, you’re with me.” Long Dangdang wrapped an arm around Long Kongkong’s shoulder, reining in his palpable excitement.

“Bro, this isn’t fair! You can’t restrict my freedom.”

Long Dangdang casually said, “Your objection is invalid.”

They both possessed Wisdom Spirit Furnaces, and if they had other teammates, there was a likelihood they might reveal something. In order to prevent this from happening, they certainly couldn’t perform at their best. It would be better to form a team of three instead. Not only would they understand each other better, but they could also more effectively use their spirit furnaces. Yan Yao mentioned yesterday that to evolve the spirit furnaces, they needed to use them frequently. Real combat was undoubtedly the best way.

“Now you’re free to form your teams. The first practical training will take place this Wednesday. And from then on, it’ll be every Wednesday.” Yu Yunqiong said.

As soon as he finished speaking, the sixty-two first-year students immediately began bustling with activity.

Long Dangdang clearly saw that his cousin was turning to walk over to them. But just at that moment, a figure blocked her path.