Ascension to the Gods

Chapter 42: Divine Palace
beep!
The communication sound sounded.

Jiang Jian woke up from his trance.

"Jiang Jian, there's something important!"

Shi Xuan's voice came through the ID device.

Jiang Jian said, "You say."

As he spoke, he checked the time.

It's already 6 o'clock in the evening.

Shi Xuan said: "I got the news from inside the Shi family."

"Tomorrow morning, the staff of the Prayer Temple will come."

"Bring the innate light ball from the government treasury."

"They will also perform a simple binding ritual to help us bind the divine weapons."

"so."

"Tonight, you must choose the divine weapon you want."

"Or spend money on Linjiang Network and buy one that suits you."

"Pray to the temple staff, they are very busy."

"The next binding ceremony will be in half a year."

Hear this.

Jiang Jian nodded and said, "I understand."

Communication hang up.

Jiang Jian opened the identity device and his eyes lingered on the "Prayer Jade" for a moment.

Then click on Linjiang Network.

The equipment page has two categories.

The first type is weapons given by God.

The second type is technological equipment that has nothing to do with God's gift.

But the technological equipment belongs to divine technology.

After purchase, you must also go through the binding ceremony in the prayer temple.

It can only be used after the certification is completed and recorded.

"The binding ceremony only takes place once every six months."

Jiang Jian's eyes showed a thoughtful look, "Every time a divine weapon is bound to it, the spiritual energy will become slightly polluted."

"Technological equipment does not have such hidden dangers."

“But the cost-effectiveness is very low.”

Jiang Jian took a quick look.

I have gained an understanding of the prices of technological equipment.

Some better technological equipment can easily cost hundreds of thousands of Alliance coins.

But its function is only equivalent to a level 1 divine weapon.

The cheaper ones are even more useless.

But you still can’t buy it without tens of thousands of Alliance coins.

"Aside from the Wishing Jade, I will not bind any other divinely bestowed weapons."

"This way, we can keep the spiritual energy pure to the greatest extent possible."

“Although it’s equipped with technology, the cost-effectiveness is extremely low.”

"It's better to buy one for now and bind it."

"It can more or less speed up the cultivation speed."

Thinking about it.

Jiang Jian searched through the densely packed pages.

After a while.

His gaze suddenly paused.

"Qi Gathering Bracelet, 170000 Alliance Coins."

"Made using Jupiter technology, it is engraved with a microscopic formation that can absorb stellar light and slightly speed up cultivation."

Jiang Jian's fingers moved and stopped at "slightly".

"Really expensive."

"These 170000 Alliance Coins."

"Enough to live in Guangling City for a lifetime."

"In cultivation, money is not money."

Jiang Jian turned his head and looked at the screen in front of the robot butler.

"Tonight's gourmet menu."

"Spicy Luan Pork, 4 Alliance Coins."

"Pork Tripe and Tofu Soup, 3 Alliance Coins."

"Double pepper chicken noodles, 1 Alliance coin."

……

"Give me some double pepper chicken lo mein."

Jiang Jian said.

The robot butler swiped the screen and bowed, saying, "Please wait a moment. I'll go get the food."

It walked into the machine room, closed the door, and slowly sank.

The robot butler has exclusive elevator access.

Jiang Jian turned around and looked at the identity device screen.

Fingers passed by.

"Purchase successful!"

"Your current spending: 170000 shopping credit."

"Your shopping balance is 60000."

"Your goods will be delivered to your door by a dedicated person and vehicle within three hours."

Prompts sounded one after another.

Jiang Jian didn't care.

When others purchase technological equipment, they generally seek powerful attack capabilities or strong protection.

The premium for this kind of auxiliary technological equipment is not high.

Because at the same price, it is enough to buy a good God-given weapon.

Its only advantage.

It is its own core power.

No spiritual energy is required.

As long as it is maintained once a year and the array core is replaced, it can be used for a long time.

therefore.

Use technological equipment.

It will not make the spiritual energy of the Shenque point become mixed.

Just thinking about it.

The door to the machinery room opened.

The robot butler was holding a tray with a smile on his face.

"Double pepper chicken lo mein."

The large bowl was steaming hot on the tray.

The spicy, numb and fragrant smell hits your mouth and nose.

beep!
New communication received in the identity device.

"Linjiang Academy, first grade area, class schedule."

Jiang Jian took the tray.

While eating, open the communication.

The course schedule is clear and concise.

There are only four classes each week.

Monday, practice class.

Tuesday, theory class.

Wednesday, theory class.

Thursday, theory class.

The rest of the time is free for practice.

“Four classes per week.”

"One practice class and three theory classes."

Jiang Jian ate his meal with a thoughtful look in his eyes, "So, cultivation basically depends entirely on self-awareness."

The robot butler stood by and asked, "Would you like some soup?"

Jiang Jian waved his hand.

Had a meal.

The mechanical butler stepped forward, cleaned the table, then picked up the tray and walked into the mechanical room.

Jiang Jian returned to the bedroom and sat down.

"The cultivation method in the "Pure Spirit True Method"."

"I need the light of stars to help me cultivate."

"I've been studying it for a long time, but I can only barely activate it."

Jiang Jian opened the curtains.

Outside the mansion, the sky was dark.

Jiang Jianwei closed his eyes and practiced the "Pure Spirit True Method".

Vaguely.

There is an imperceptible aura.

From all directions, they surged towards here.

At the Shenque point, spiritual energy surges.

Whenever I practice the "Pure Spirit Method".

The upper limit of spiritual energy will increase.

But the increase is extremely small.

Almost invisible.

"Continue like this."

"Even if you sit still and practice for a hundred years."

“It’s not enough.”

"The Shenque acupoint is full, and contains the required spiritual essence."

Jiang Jian calmed down his confused mood.

Let go of distracting thoughts.

Gradually sink into quiet practice.

unconsciously.

Another dozen hours passed.

Jiang Jian didn't sleep.

But in a dozing state.

He practiced the "Purifying Spirit True Method" without stopping for a moment.

this state.

Not really sleep though.

But it is also a way to rest.

7:30 in the morning.

The sunlight is bright and dazzling, shining through the window and into the pupils.

Jiang Jian opened his eyes.

Let out a long breath.

After a night of practice.

The spiritual energy limit of the Shenque acupoint has increased slightly.

But the magnitude of this increase.

Not even as good as a strand of hair.

"If you don't accumulate steps, you can reach thousands of miles."

Jiang Jian raised his eyes and looked at the golden-red stars.

Not a bit depressed.

Instead, my mind became more determined.

"No wonder."

"Everyone says that cultivation is as difficult as ascending to heaven."

"That's true."

"but."

"Practice is inherently boring."

“Only hard work day and night.”

"Only then can we glimpse a glimmer of hope to break through the realm."

Jiang Jian stood up and opened the bedroom door.

The robot butler came over and asked, "What would you like for breakfast?"

Jiang Jian looked over.

Hundreds of breakfast sets are displayed on the translucent screen.

"Pork Shaomai, Tofu Soup, Fried Egg, 2 Alliance Coins."

"Fried hot dogs, toast, fresh milk, 2 Alliance Coins."

"Beef pancake and vegetable burger, chicken congee, 1 Alliance Coin."

……

Jiang Jian walked towards the bathroom and said, "Hot dog meal."

"it is good."

The robot butler put away the screen and reminded with a smile, "You have a training class today, at 9 o'clock sharp."

Jiang Jian nodded and walked straight into the bathroom.

Had a bath.

Changed into clean underwear.

Jiang Jian dried his hair and went to the living room.

See it at a glance.

A brand new school uniform is neatly folded on the sofa. This uniform is made of soft and high-quality material.

Needlework and embroidery are both top-notch crafts.

"According to school regulations, you need to wear school uniform."

The robot butler bowed slightly.

Jiang Jian picked up the school uniform and put it on.

The shoes that match the clothes also have river patterns on the sides.

In front of the floor-length mirror.

Jiang Jian looked up.

The boy in the mirror is very handsome.

His dark hair hung down in front of his forehead, and his face looked a little pale against the backdrop of his luxurious school uniform.

His eyelids were slightly lowered, and his eyes were gloomy.

"The meal is ready."

The robot butler brought the food and placed it on the table.

A plate of pan-fried hot dogs.

Three slices of toast.

A large glass of fresh milk.

Jiang Jian took the toast and rolled up the hot dog.

A faint light flickered on the identity device.

The prompt sounded continuously.

Jiang Jian was eating.

While opening a new communication.

Shi Xuan: "Jiang Jian, haven't you gotten up yet?"

"Today's training class will be at the indoor playground in the south."

See here.

Jiang Jian replied: "I'm eating, I'll leave soon."

A few seconds later, Shi Xuan's message came: "I'm waiting for you downstairs."

Another one.

This is the communication from the student representative, Mu Ying.

"Jiang Jian classmate."

"Before 9 o'clock, go to the south side of the campus, to the indoor playground."

"do not be late."

Jiang Jian swiped his finger and closed the communication.

Had a meal.

Jiang Jian picked up Han Guang who was wrapped in black cloth.

Tie it together with your schoolbag.

Push the door open and walk out of the room.

I didn't meet any students in the big elevator.

There were only some staff members in uniform.

When these people saw Jiang Jian's gorgeous school uniform, they all showed respect on their faces.

He lowered his head slightly and moved aside.

On campus.

Teachers and students in a university have the highest status.

The rest of the staff.

They can only work on campus in order to serve the teachers and students of the institution.

"See you Jiang!"

In front of the mansion gate.

Shi Xuan held up the Moon Chaser Blade and smiled, "You didn't leave your room the entire day yesterday."

Jiang Jian walked out of the door with a formal smile: "I was a little tired, so I lay down and fell asleep."

Shi Xuan nodded: "It's almost 9 o'clock, let's go quickly."

He raised his hand and clicked the ID device repeatedly.

A few seconds later.

A small flying shuttle stopped in front of him.

"Get in the car!"

A mechanical sound sounded.

This small flying shuttle is unmanned.

What it does.

It means walking around inside the campus.

"yesterday."

"The shuttle Mu Ying drives is much more luxurious than this."

Shi Xuan walked onto the flying shuttle and sat down. "We are not student representatives and have no authority. We can only use this unmanned shuttle."

Jiang Jian sat down next to him and said, "Except that the speed is slower, there is no difference."

While talking.

The shuttle accelerated and slowly rose into the air.

Like a nimble flying bird, it flies among the towering buildings.

Driving rapidly towards the south of the campus.

The indoor playground is also a towering building.

But this building is a little special.

View from the outside.

Like a big bowl, upside down on the ground.

It's completely hollow inside.

It can accommodate hundreds of thousands of people at the same time.

"See you Jiang."

"Our First Academy does indeed have privileges."

Shi Xuan raised his head and looked at the indoor playground that was getting closer and closer.

"I heard."

"The other colleges' schedules are different from ours."

"The training class time must be staggered with ours."

"Only the First Courtyard."

"Training class is at 9: am on Monday."

“Some of the departments that are further back.”

"The training courses may even be postponed to Tuesday or Wednesday!"

While talking.

The shuttle had already passed through the gate and entered the indoor playground.

Edge of the playground.

There are many flying shuttles docked there.

Most of the students from the First College have already arrived.

"It's almost 9 o'clock."

"The head teacher of the department hasn't arrived yet."

Jiang Jian got off the flying shuttle and looked up.

Dozens of students in school uniforms stood in groups of three or four not far away.

They are all waiting quietly.

Shi Xuan, who was standing beside him, suddenly looked stern.

Jiang Jian followed his gaze.

really.

Tens of meters away.

The girl with a ponytail stood alone, scanning her ID.

A few seconds later.

Shi Xuan gradually relaxed and deliberately avoided looking over there.

"The head teacher of the department is here!"

"Look!"

"Such a huge shuttle!"

There was a commotion among the students.

An indoor playground, not an open-air one.

The top of the building is connected to the school's magic circle.

But its gate is very high.

A huge shuttle with flashing lights passed through the gate and slowly approached.

The shuttle hatch opened.

A mountain-like figure walked out and stood there, his robe fluttering.

next second.

The figure jumped straight up.

He actually jumped down from a hatch that was dozens of meters high!

There were bursts of exclamations from the students!
boom!
Smoke and dust are flying!

"My name is Zhang Jianzhi."

The figure brushed off the non-existent dust on his body and said, "First Courtyard, I have the final say."

He was wearing an elegant robe and had a handsome face.

A pair of eyes, bright as an eagle's.

Zhang Jianzhi stood there with a strong aura.

The students all applauded.

Jiang Jian applauded, but thought of something else in his heart.

The deputy principal of the campus here is named Zhang Tianzhi.

The two names are somewhat similar.

It's already 9 o'clock.

Zhang Jianzhi looked around, scanning the 50 students.

His gaze paused at Shi Luohua.

no matter what.

Level 4 talents are all highly sought after.

"I was admitted to Linjiang Academy and assigned to the First College."

"That's enough to show your abilities."

Zhang Jianzhi stood with his arms folded, expressionless, "But here I am."

"Poor students will be eliminated!"

His expression suddenly turned cold, "First Courtyard is not a place to eat and wait for death!"

"First Courtyard."

"It's the top class from seventeen departments!"

"This is the gathering place of the most brilliant talents on this campus!"

"It is also the cradle of future strong men!"

"He's also the face of the first grade at Linjiang Academy!"

Zhang Jianzhi had a sneer on his face.

"so."

"today."

"I will hold a temporary ranking tournament."

"The bottom five people."

"You'll be kicked out of the First Courtyard!"

The words fell.

Dozens of students were suddenly in an uproar!
"The division has already been completed, why would there be a last-minute change?!"

"This clearly violates the school rules!"

"This is not fair!"

There was a lot of noise all around.

Shi Xuan's expression also changed slightly, and he whispered, "As far as I can remember, there has never been such a precedent in Linjiang Academy."

Jiang Jian remained silent.

He was busy practicing the "Purifying Spirit True Method" on his own.

Practice quietly under the brilliant light of the stars.

Zhang Jianzhi has already announced the rules of the ranking tournament.

"Everyone's cultivation method is different."

"Now."

"Each of you."

"Everyone has a chance to ask me."

"I will help you to truly begin practicing!"

"After this."

"I'll give you five hours."

"The competition ends in 5 hours!"

"The higher the Shenque acupoint, the higher the increase in the spiritual energy limit."

“The higher the ranking!”

The rules have been read out.

Many students looked unhappy.

The rules of the ranking competition seem simple.

The things tested are extremely comprehensive!
For practice.

Patience, resilience, understanding, and talent.

All are within the test range!

(End of this chapter)