Cultivating Immortality Through a Hundred Lifetimes: I Possess the Heavenly Book of Merit

"They're up there! They're up there!"

People outside the tower shouted in surprise. Even though it was someone else who had successfully reached the top, for some reason they were also excited.

"The first person succeeded!"

"That's a great start!"

"I'm going to climb to the ninth floor too!"

Fang Chang stared at the spiritual light on the ninth floor of the Spirit Talisman Tower, and his vision blurred for a moment.

Surprisingly, this guy actually succeeded.

An inner disciple with five spiritual roots.

In the past, I wouldn't have dared to even think about it.

"How about it? Seeing how easily Junior Brother Yu passed the test, do you feel confident now?"

Bai Tong appeared beside Fang Chang at some point and asked him a question.

"snort."

Fang Chang did not answer her question, but only said:

"You're next. You should worry about yourself first. Don't end up not even as good as Junior Brother Yu, who has five spiritual roots, because you won't be able to climb to the ninth floor."

"Is he not as good as Junior Brother Yu?"

Bai Tong paused slightly.

"Even with five spiritual roots, he is no longer someone to be underestimated."

"In all these years, he is still the first disciple to enter the inner sect with the talent of five spiritual roots."

"With his comprehension, if his spiritual root talent were even slightly better, I dare not even imagine, we probably wouldn't even have seen Junior Brother Yu's back."

Fang Chang looked slightly uncomfortable upon hearing Bai Tong's words.

"I know that, it's just a habit. It's your turn to climb the tower, go on."

As he spoke, Fang Chang looked at the Spirit Talisman Tower and asked in confusion:

"Why hasn't that guy come out yet?"

Yes, the spiritual light on the ninth floor has been shining for some time now, but Yu Yan has not been seen.

"Could it be that the Spirit Talisman Tower is malfunctioning?"

"Probably not. After all, it's an important place in the sect, and it's inspected and repaired every now and then."

"So what's going on?"

In the distance, Wei Jing looked at Daoist Qinglu.

"It seems he intends to clear the ninth level as well, which involves mid-grade first-tier spirit talismans..."

It can't be what she thinks, can it?

Qinglu Daoist still had a cheerful expression on his face.

"Just as you think, Yu Yandao is determined and ambitious, but he is also willing to work hard for his goals. More importantly, he has the talent in this area."

"Not long ago, he had already drawn a mid-grade first-tier talisman."

"Hiss~"

Wei Jing gasped.

"How long has it been? Three years, I think? I feel like I can't understand this Junior Brother Yu anymore."

"You'll have plenty of time to see for yourself later. What I want to know now is whether Yu Yan can get through the ninth level?"

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Inside the tower, Yu Yan looked at the numerous runes floating in the air.

All the runes shone even brighter than the previous layers, and were all mid-grade first rank.

After entering the ninth floor, Yu Yan, who intended to leave, saw the words displayed on the wall.

Those who pass the ninth level will receive an additional Marrow Cleansing Pill.

The Marrow Cleansing Pill not only reduces the drug tolerance of cultivators' bodies, but also has a certain effect on breakthroughs in the Qi Refining stage.

With the Jade Breakthrough Pill, which can help one break through realms, even those with five spiritual roots can break through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining.

He needs this elixir.

To pass the ninth level test, one must freely choose from all the runes to form a talisman, then draw it and compare it with the talisman formed. Once the standard is met, one passes.

It not only involves the content of first-tier mid-grade runes, but also requires drawing them, which suddenly increases the difficulty.

However, Yu Yan had already drawn a mid-grade first-tier concealment talisman and had some experience, so these difficulties were not entirely insurmountable.

He held the spirit stone in his hand, doing his best to restore his own spiritual power, then closed his eyes and began to select runes.

Concealment Talisman, mid-grade, first rank.

The runes in the air formed talismans under the control of the spirit silk, and Yu Yan then spread out the talisman paper and began to draw them.

Calm your mind and focus, just like you were on that day.

My writing is divinely inspired!

After a short while, he put down his pen, felt his dantian, which was now completely empty of spiritual energy, and let out a long sigh of relief.

Both attempts at drawing were successful.

The talismans on the ground flew up automatically and stopped next to the talisman composed of golden runes.

Before the results appeared, Yu Yan sensed the same power he had felt when he entered the tower returning. When he opened his eyes, he was already outside the Spirit Talisman Tower.

There seemed to be an extra jade bottle on his right hand.

He calmly put it away and heard the voice of the Taoist Qinglu.

"Yu Yan has successfully climbed the tower and is now eligible to enter the inner sect."

"Given his diligence in pursuing the path of immortality and his exceptional talent in talismans, I have decided to take him under my wing as my personal disciple."

The words immediately caused a huge uproar.

"Wait, did I hear that right? The Peak Master said he wants to take Yu Yan as his personal disciple?"

"I think I misheard too, it sounds the same as what you heard..."

Fang Chang stood at the back of the crowd, utterly astonished.

Did he mishear?

Many people don't want to accept this fact.

Yu Yan only has five spiritual roots, so why should he?

It's one thing to be able to enter the inner sect, but how come the peak master personally accepted him as a disciple?

Is it just because you have a slightly better talent in talismanic arts?

However, Daoist Qinglu did not say anything more, but simply nodded to Yu Yan and then began reading the list again.

"Next up, Bai Tong!"

Bai Tong walked slowly through the crowd and came to Yu Yan.

"Have you made it past the ninth floor?"

Yu Yan simply smiled and remained silent.

Bai Tong had her own guess, so she stopped asking questions and went inside the tower.

"Yu Yan, well done. Go back and prepare. After the assessment, I will accept you as my disciple at the inner disciple promotion ceremony."

The voice of the Taoist Qinglu entered his mind. Yu Yan was slightly taken aback, then cupped his hands in greeting and left.

"Junior Brother Yu."

Fang Chang suddenly stepped forward and stopped him.

"What advice do you have for me, Senior Brother Fang?"

Fang Chang pursed his lips and asked:

"That day in the library, you gleaned something from the spirit talisman tablet, right?"

After thinking it over, he concluded that there was only one reason why an outer disciple who had only been cultivating for three years could climb to the ninth level.

"Is it that important, Senior Brother Fang? Why care what others have gained?"

Yu Yan's words stunned Fang Chang.

"If you always focus on others, you will not notice what you have gained or know what you are thinking. If you are always concerned about others, how can you have the mind to focus on your own spiritual practice?"

"I am not your enemy. Our goal is the same: to enter the inner sect. That's all."

After saying this, Yu Yan cupped his hands in greeting and turned to leave.

Fang Chang was left standing there, stunned.

Yu Yan's words kept echoing in his ears, making it difficult for him to calm down for a long time.

After leaving the mountaintop, Yu Yan did not return to the Jingxin Daoist Temple, but instead went to the Tao'an Daoist Temple and replanted a peach tree.

The peach wood, burned to ashes in the fire, had already fallen to the ground, serving as valuable nutrients.

I imagine the peaches this year will be far better than ever before.

"After becoming a direct disciple, acquiring cultivation resources should be much easier; there's no need to worry about a lack of resources. Next, I'll try to break through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining, and then take on missions to accumulate merit."

"It's not just about improving one's understanding, but also about preparing for the next reincarnation."

"In my next life, my spiritual root talent can't be this bad again."