CHAPTER 67: CHAPTER 67: QUALIFICATION ASSESSMENT

Li Yunjing closed the door and prepared to train.

This outing brought profound insights to Li Yunjing.

His current cultivation level was too low; he must make further progress!

Otherwise, if he continued working in the sect’s "Miscellaneous Hall", when would he ever rise up?

After all, the income of a servant disciple was too low, completely insufficient to cover his cultivation expenses.

Outer disciples were better, with increased income, benefits, and many more opportunities to stand out.

Moreover, according to the records in the sect’s "Shenxiao Jade Scroll".

Every spring, the sect would hold a small competition for outer disciples.

Outstanding participants could be promoted to the inner sect or become a steward among the outer disciples.

Additionally, there were some rewards; such competitions were the few opportunities for outer disciples to shine.

At this moment, it was already late autumn.

There was only half a year left until next year’s competition.

Li Yunjing didn’t have much time.

Now, he naturally had to train diligently and make early progress to the outer sect, gaining more sect inheritance.

Setting tasks for the next stage, Li Yunjing immediately began to train.

Currently, Li Yunjing’s wealth was considerable, making him the wealthiest among the servant disciples.

For the sake of cultivation, Li Yunjing had no intention to save.

He set up a "Spirit Gathering Array" in his bedroom and swallowed two "Qi Replenishing Pills" before beginning to meditate, preparing to break through forcefully!

Soon, the "Spirit Gathering Array" activated, filling the room with spiritual energy, thick to the extreme.

The medicinal power of the two "Qi Replenishing Pills" also began to take effect within his body.

Inner and outer spiritual energy were driven by Li Yunjing, following the mantra of the "Qi Cultivation Chapter" of "Shenxiao Dao", and began to circulate along the cultivation route.

Spiritual energy circulated throughout his body in a large loop and finally formed a stable spiritual energy vortex in his internal organs, strengthening Li Yunjing’s viscera.

On this day, starting from dusk, Li Yunjing trained intensively.

When the spirit stones in the "Spirit Gathering Array" were exhausted, new spirit stones were immediately replaced; when the effect of the "Qi Replenishing Pills" faded, new pills were immediately swallowed.

Such extravagant training methods would leave outer disciples astonished and unable to believe!

One after another, elixirs and spirit stones were consumed continuously...

Li Yunjing’s entire body was filled with spiritual energy, like an inflated balloon.

Infinite power was opening up the meridians within his body.

By midnight, with a sudden ’pop’, Li Yunjing opened his eyes, his face brimming with joy.

At this moment, Li Yunjing had finally forced through with strong spiritual energy, advancing to the fourth layer of the Qi Cultivation Realm!

This cultivation level was also mid-stage Qi Cultivation Realm.

With this level, Li Yunjing could participate in the outer sect assessment to become an outer disciple and improve his treatment.

At this moment, Li Yunjing still sat cross-legged on the bed, carefully savoring the changes brought by the new realm.

After some perception, Li Yunjing found his mana had at least doubled, allowing him to perform his five minor magic spells faster and stronger, with a significantly improved speed of absorbing spiritual energy.

This meant that Li Yunjing’s demand for spiritual energy had increased once again.

Additionally, Li Yunjing’s body had noticeably improved in every aspect, better than its previous state.

Each small realm improvement represented a new evolution.

Countless benefits that were inexhaustible.

"There’s time to study the ’Spirit Gathering Array’ and see if its efficiency can be improved!"

After advancing to the fourth layer of Qi Cultivation Realm, Li Yunjing’s mind stirred, and the contents of the "Array Atlas" related to the "Spirit Gathering Array" resurfaced in his mind.

Two different methods to refine the "Spirit Gathering Array" were pondered, and merged.

When dawn approached, Li Yunjing suddenly had a flash of inspiration, swiftly took out several materials, and even the precious "Celestial Illusion Gold" appeared next to the "Spirit Gathering Array".

Li Yunjing began dismantling the array plate of the "Spirit Gathering Array", adding some new materials into it, casting spells from his hands, causing the "Spirit Gathering Array Plate" to vibrate violently.

Li Yunjing then waved his hands, placing eight pieces of low-grade spirit stones into the slots, and through his modification, eight additional reserve slots were added next to the array’s slots.

In this way, once the previous eight low-grade spirit stones were depleted, it could automatically replenish eight more stones, saving Li Yunjing half the time!

The "Celestial Illusion Gold" was melted by Li Yunjing using the "Flame Technique", fused into the materials of the "Spirit Gathering Array", and guided by engraved runes. Upon completion of the modifications, the "Spirit Gathering Array" was reactivated, forming a small circular halo.

After forming this layer of halo, Li Yunjing no longer felt the gathering of spiritual energy.

"Good! It has integrated the stealth function, so setting up the array won’t attract prying eyes!"

Li Yunjing nodded, with this feature, it would be hard for others to peek into his secrets.

Stepping into the "Spirit Gathering Array", Li Yunjing’s eyes brightened, the surrounding atmosphere became tranquil.

The modified "Spirit Gathering Array" was enough to create a three-zhang spiritual energy space.

Moreover, this space could block the divine sense of ordinary cultivators, providing stealth.

When the spirit stones of the "Spirit Gathering Array" were finally exhausted, it was already daylight.

Li Yunjing tidied up and headed to the "Miscellaneous Hall" accompanied by Hou Boyan.

What had to come would come.

This test depended on how powerful his prepared helpers were.

With Yu Yunyi and Fu Chao’s abilities, they should not bring sect punishments upon him, as for Wei Henian?

We’ll take it slow, watch and wait!

When Li Yunjing and Hou Boyan arrived, they saw Yu Yunyi at the entrance of the "Miscellaneous Hall".

Beside her, stood a middle-aged man, clad in a snow-white long robe, without any sect insignia.

Such a figure appearing in the core area of the sect undoubtedly signaled a top-tier expert, exempt from wearing the standard sect daoist robe.

"Li Yunjing, I’ve invited a Foundation Establishment elder today, go inside and announce the news, then we’ll join you in," Yu Yunyi said directly to Li Yunjing with a nod.

This scene was witnessed by Hou Boyan, who couldn’t help but swallow hard!

Li Yunjing indeed had influential connections!

Yu Family’s Foundation Establishment expert was invited by him!

At this moment, Hou Boyan felt even more respectful towards Li Yunjing.

At the same time, Hou Boyan felt fortunate for his diligent care towards Li Yunjing, forming some friendship.

If he had made things difficult for Li Yunjing, he might not even know how he would meet his end!