Chapter 36
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Chapter 36: Spiritual Liquid
The jade pill bottle held the remnants he’d gathered from Elder Seven’s wine jar. After just one night, its surface had turned glossy, glowing with a jade-like luster.
In the spirit fields, even the faint scent of the liquid had made him feel as if he were absorbing spiritual energy from spirit stones. Now, before the trial, he wanted to confirm the true effects of this spiritual liquid.
Even if its only use was to instantly convert into spiritual energy for absorption—replenishing spiritual power in critical moments—that alone would be invaluable.
Though he’d seen Elder Seven drink it like wine without harm, even appearing sharper afterward, Ye Yun remained cautious. He opened the bottle and poured a single drop into his mouth.
“What?!”
His face paled, and his body jerked violently.
A burst of energy exploded inside him.
Then, an icy thread shot from his belly straight to his head.
A deathly chill gripped his entire body and spirit.
It felt as if his consciousness were freezing, fading—as if death were imminent.
But then, his heart pounded once. Black and white lights flared within him, devouring most of the icy energy before vanishing.
Drenched in sweat, Ye Yun gasped sharply.
“This…”
Only now did he fully process what had happened.
Powerful currents of spiritual energy surged through him.
The amount dwarfed even that of a low-grade spirit stone—proof the liquid could rapidly restore spiritual power.
But what of that deadly coldness, as if his spirit were being torn free?
He breathed deeply, steadying himself.
“Why…?”
To his shock, the coldness had vanished. His mind now felt crystal-clear, like fog wiped from glass, every detail sharp. Colors seemed brighter. Most crucially, a deep calm filled him, as if he could slip effortlessly into meditation.
“Focus. Strengthened spirit!”
“This liquid’s true power lies in boosting the spirit! The energy replenishment is just a side effect!”
Realization struck. Elder Seven’s muddled mind—had this liquid healed his damaged spirit, restoring his clarity?
Ye Yun’s eyes widened involuntarily as he realized this possibility.
Cold sweat drenched his back when he understood how perilous the situation had been.
Most spirit-strengthening medicines could only be safely handled by Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators above the Qi Refining Stage. Overdosing could fatally damage one’s spiritual consciousness.
"That was close!"
Ye Yun knew that without the black and white lights emanating from the treasure within him, he would have died or become mentally disabled.
"It seems to have additional effects too – even my physical vitality feels enhanced, suggesting powerful healing properties. What background does Elder Seven have to possess such spiritual liquid in such quantities? Even a single jar would surpass what Tian Zhu Peak elders could obtain. Could he truly originate from the Heavenly Sword Sect’s inner mountains?"
His breathing gradually steadied.
The jade pill bottle in his hand gave him newfound confidence for the upcoming sect trial.
Not even the true inheritors of Tian Zhu Peak’s elders likely possessed such liquid that rapidly replenished spiritual power while stabilizing consciousness. Crucially, while lethal to others, the black and white lights allowed him to harness its benefits.
…
As dawn’s first light pierced the darkness, Tian Zhu Peak stirred to life after its nightly silence.
Teal-robed outer disciples emerged everywhere, faces tense yet hopeful.
Today’s competition would determine the top hundred outer disciples eligible for sect tasks. Successful participants would earn rich rewards upon return.
Though all called outer disciples, ranks differed. Newcomers like Ye Yun wore plain teal robes. Mediocre disciples remained in green, while those recognized by departments like collection valleys wore colored garments.
Yellow Robed Disciples from established departments held slightly higher status with meager training resources, unlike green-robed peers who earned everything through labor.
Black Robe Disciples occupied leadership roles, receiving fixed monthly resources and bonus rewards. These peak Body Refinement Stage cultivators stood one step from Comprehending Qi Stage.
Yet even elite disciples like Nan Cheng – Comprehending Qi Stage expert managing Trial Hall rewards – weren’t the most privileged.
True elites wore purple. These Qi Refining Stage geniuses focused solely on preparing for biannual inner assessments. Success meant joining the inner sect’s superior training environment with abundant resources.
Inner sect membership required Qi Refining Stage cultivation. Yet throughout Tian Zhu Peak’s history, countless outer disciples reaching fifth, sixth, even seventh level of Qi Refining Stage failed this final hurdle.
