Mythical Scroll Artist: Starting with the God of Wealth, Zhao Gongming

Chapter 135 The Value of Innate Spiritual Roots

It is said to be in the eyes of consumers in big cities.

A star rating of 1:2 is considered the passing grade for a high-quality scroll painting.

If it meets the standard, it is considered a high-quality scroll; if it does not, it will be classified as an ordinary scroll.

After all, the highest level of a painting spirit is only ten stars, but the monsters of other dimensions are far more than ten levels. In the depths of various other dimensions, monsters of level 10 or 20 are everywhere, and it is said that there are even monsters of level 30 or 40.

Many top-tier illustrated scrolls have a star rating ratio that can reach 1:3 or even 1:4.

Currently, the star rating of the scrolls in Wu Xian's possession is generally above 1:2, meaning that one painting spirit level corresponds to more than twice the monster level.

Among them, the ratio of Winged Fire Serpent and Chariot Water Worm is more than one to three.

If it's the God of Wealth, the ratio is at least one to four.

Of course, this ratio is based on the premise that there is no clear restraint relationship between the two sides. The ratio of restraint and special attack types is calculated separately.

In addition, the star rating quality ratio is not static. As the divine images (system) and the materials used in the scrolls (hardware) are improved, the star rating quality ratio will also increase.

Judging from its current performance, the Laurel Branch is capable of fighting against level 9 and 10 elite monsters.

However, once you encounter an elite monster that is level 10 or higher, it becomes very difficult to break through its defenses.

As for ordinary monsters, their defenses can be easily broken through, and their damage output is also sufficient, generally up to level 15.

With a slight thought, the wandering spirits of day and night appeared, and under the effect of their mutual bond, they split into countless tiny wandering souls and dispersed to conduct a large-scale exploration of the surroundings.

At the same time, relying on the innate wealth-seeking instinct of one's own birth year's God of Wealth, one can search for traces of wealth.

Along the way, they discovered several spiritual herbs and medicines containing special spiritual energy fluctuations, and also killed two level seven or eight elite monsters.

Soon after, a fresh mineral vein was successfully found.

"What kind of mine is so valuable?"

Feeling the overwhelming aura of wealth, Wu Xian was secretly puzzled.

They immediately released Brother Zhu to start digging. The deeper they dug, the more astonishing the aura of wealth became.

After digging nearly thirty meters, dense psionic energy fluctuations began to seep out from the rock strata.

No way~ No way?
Wu Xian kept swallowing, somewhat incredulous.

Finally, the moment the mineral vein was revealed, Wu Xian completely lost his composure.

It really is a spirit crystal mine!
It's really happening this time!

Spirit crystals, as the hard currency of this world, are equivalent to the world's gold mine.

"Huh? The laurel tree is reacting too?"

In his excitement, he quickly released the laurel tree.

Without hesitation, the laurel tree, shimmering with a ghostly light, sent its massive roots piercing into the spirit crystal vein. Abundant spiritual energy, absorbed by the roots, rapidly flowed into the laurel branches.

However, the spirit crystal vein had only a moderate amount of reserves, and in less than half an hour, it was completely drained by the laurel branches.

"So, absorbing spirit crystals is required to increase one's rank?"

Seeing that the scent of the laurel tree had transformed into silver, Wu Xian couldn't help but be somewhat lost in thought.

[Remnant - Innate Laurel Tree]

Version: Original (with gold embroidered border)

Grade: Silver switch

Painting Spirit: ★★★★★☆

Spirituality: 69
Innate Trait: Taiyin Spiritual Root
"If that's the case, why not just absorb the spirit crystals directly?"

While pondering, he took out a few spirit crystals from his Qiankun bag and tried to let the laurel tree absorb them.

However, it was of no use.

It is evident that the laurel tree absorbs not the spirit crystal itself, but the special "spirit vein" behind the spirit crystal vein, which is the special power that forms this spirit crystal vein.

He immediately sensed the spiritual energy transformed from the laurel tree; its quality was extremely high, and it could even help him nurture his natal flying sword, the Laurel Branch.

Even more outrageous is that while absorbing the spiritual energy of the laurel tree for cultivation, it can also bring some understanding of the laws of heaven and earth.

"Is this the true value of an innate spiritual root?" Wu Xian unconsciously swallowed, his heart unable to calm down for a long time.

In the future, while cultivating spiritual power, one can also comprehend the power of the laws of heaven and earth, thereby enhancing and optimizing the law pathways of all one's divine diagrams.

One word: Invincible!
The key is that it's currently just a damaged laurel tree. Once the "damaged" label is removed, the effect will be even more amazing.

No wonder Shakyamuni was able to attain enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.

The existence of innate spiritual roots is a kind of bug-level existence.

While Wu Xian was excited, a series of unusual alerts soon came from the Day and Night Wanderer.

After viewing the image through the shared viewpoint of the divine map, Wu Xian felt a chill run down his spine.

The laurel tree's actions have undoubtedly stirred up a hornet's nest, or rather, wiped out the livelihoods of numerous dimensional monsters in the vicinity.

At this moment, numerous elite monsters and even commander-level monsters are surrounding him.

"Let's go! Let's go!"

Wu Xian quickly put away the laurel tree, stepped on his flying sword and flew out of the deep pit, trying to escape the scene.

However, not long after takeoff, a buzzing sound like an engine came from behind. It turned out to be a ninth-tier elite flying insect monster, all green and resembling a giant flying mantis.

Its flight speed was incredibly fast; in the blink of an eye, it had already pounced on Wu Xian.

The powerful blade aimed directly at Wu Xian's vital parts.

Fortunately, Wu Xian reacted quickly enough and was protected by wealth. He narrowly dodged the attack and released [Wasp General] to deal with the situation.

The Hornet General darted about, delivering a Soul-Devouring Sting to the back of the Flying Mantis.

The Scyther momentarily lost consciousness, its wings stopped vibrating, and it plummeted downwards.

With a flick of his wrist, the wasp commander scooped up the insect net in his hand, which transformed into a net of condensed ghostly insects, binding the insect in mid-air.

Immediately, the laurel branch flew over, working with the Wasp Commander to cleanly and efficiently end the battle, and casually pocketed the Scyther's corpse.

Looking down, dozens of high-level monsters were already charging in.

Rumble…

A tremor came from deep underground.

boom!
Thick vines, as thick as buckets, burst from the ground, swaying around like tentacles.

Upon closer inspection, it was not a simple vine, but rather a fusion monster formed by the "hybridization" of vines and worms, with each vine tentacle tip blooming with a ferocious mouthpart that looked like a flower petal.

"Lord-level?!"

Wu Xian gasped and hurriedly made his escape.

Judging from the aura, it is at least level ten, and may even reach level eleven or twelve.

If we really want to fight, it's not like we're without a fighting chance. We have a massive amount of wealth protecting us, plus the super-powerful form of being possessed by the God of Wealth, and a bunch of awesome scrolls. We can wear this thing down to death.

But there's really no need for that.

Who knows how many high-level monsters are rushing this way? And such a commotion will surely attract powerful figures from all sides of Yaoyang City.

"Get out of here!"

As the vines and worms that were trying to entangle him appeared beside him, the God of Wealth appeared immediately.

Bolts of lightning struck, repelling the vines and worms, which then managed to escape.

A rumbling sound, like plowing, came from the ground behind them.

The lord-level vine worms surged across the earth, still chasing after him, but unfortunately, they couldn't catch up with the speed of the [Laurel Branch].

However, a few flying plant-like insect monsters were chasing them quite closely.

Meanwhile, many people in the vicinity noticed the commotion and rushed over to investigate.

Upon seeing the scene, they were all terrified, their faces turning pale, and they ran faster than anyone else.

One of them was a main squad from the Elf Club.

While frantically fleeing, he didn't forget to report the situation to his master, "Quickly, contact the guild master. That young master of the dojo will definitely be very interested in a fusion lord of this level."

(End of this chapter)