136: Test Spiritual Roots

Chapter 135 Testing Spiritual Roots

That transparent Talisman slowly drifted, and eventually, the upper half also transformed into a cyan wind shape.

As for the lower half, it once again transformed into a light blue water shape.

Dual Spiritual Roots!

Wind-Water Dual Spiritual Roots!

Another Mutated Spiritual Root!

Not only did both Dongyun Jie and Dongyun Yu possess Spiritual Roots, but they were also identical—Wind-Water Dual Spiritual Roots!

This was extremely important, whether for the two of them or for Zheng Yi.

With Spiritual Roots, they could Cultivate.

Correspondingly, their lifespans would also significantly increase.

The time they spent accompanying each other would also become longer and longer.

Zheng Yi was also extremely excited.

Wind attribute Mutated Spiritual Root?

Doesn't that mean... he also had a chance to obtain a Wind attribute Mutated Spiritual Root!

Outside of the Five Elements attributes, as long as he found enough women with mutated Spiritual Roots, he could correspondingly obtain mutated Spiritual Roots!

This was incomparably important to him.

"Hahaha, Dongyun Yu, you also did well, unexpectedly being just like your elder sister!"

Zheng Yi patted Dongyun Yu's shoulder, extremely pleased.

Although Dongyun Yu did not know why Zheng Yi was so happy, seeing Your Majesty happy, she also happily said, "Your Majesty, what is this with me and my sister?"

"Both of you possess Spiritual Roots, which means you can Cultivate immortality!"

"Cultivate immortality?"

"Really?"

The two women naturally knew what cultivating immortality meant, and immediately became even happier, holding each other's hands and jumping up.

As for the five little princesses, they tilted their heads and looked strangely at the two elder sisters.

What are they doing?

Why are they both so happy?

Is Royal Father also this happy?

"Alright."

Zheng Yi appeased the two women, saying, "Don't be too happy too early. Although you are mutated Spiritual Roots, I do not have the corresponding Cultivation Technique in my hands."

"Taiyi Sect's 'Chaoyang Zixia Skill' is not suitable for you... and we also have to get Zhao Xi Zheng's consent."

"How about this, you two follow Consort Yu first to Cultivate the 'Evergreen Skill'. This is a health-preservation Cultivation Technique of the Taiyi Sect, to lay a good Foundation for future cultivation. Do you understand?"

"Understood!"

"We listen to Your Majesty."

"Good."

Zheng Yi also smiled and said, "Alright Zhuang Yuheng, next, test the princesses."

"How I hope they also carry Spiritual Roots."

Zhuang Yuheng said, "Your Majesty, it is already a blessing from the heavens that both Dongyun sisters possess Spiritual Roots."

"However, the princesses are all your blood descendants, dragon descendants favored by the heavens, so they probably will also have Spiritual Roots... right."

Zhuang Yuheng was also a bit embarrassed; their Taiyi Sect had as many as tens of thousands of Disciples under its Sect.

But those who carried Spiritual Roots, besides Zhao Xi Zheng, were only her and another Senior Brother.

That Senior Brother was taken in as a Disciple by Revered Master twenty years ago, becoming a Personal Disciple.

As for her, she was lucky to be taken in as a Disciple because of Zheng Yi, and even then, just a nominal one.

She could only grope her way through Cultivation based on the 'Chaoyang Zixia Skill' and some notes given by Zhao Xi Zheng.

Being able to test out two people carrying Spiritual Roots all at once today, and they were even Wind attribute Mutated Spiritual Roots—who knows how much sheer dumb luck she had used up.

If Zhao Xi Zheng found out, there was no guarantee he wouldn't immediately break through his seclusion and run over to take them as Disciples.

Under Zheng Yi's direction, Zheng Yuyao stood in front of Zhuang Yuheng.

She formed hand incantations once again, pointing at the spirit-testing Talisman in front of her.

In a flash, the spirit-testing Talisman floated up again, catching fire without wind, transforming into a wave of heat that enveloped Zheng Yuyao.

Amidst several pairs of expectant eyes, a transparent Talisman slowly appeared.

"Hahaha, there are Spiritual Roots!"

"Princess Yao has Spiritual Roots!"

Zheng Yi was overjoyed, and even Zhuang Yuheng's expression was a bit strange: "Another Spiritual Root? How is that possible!"

"Could this spirit-testing Talisman be broken?"

While the two hesitated, the transparent spirit Talisman slowly underwent changes.

The upper half turned earth-yellow, and transformed into a bit of gray soil, scattering with the wind.

As for the lower half, it transformed into gray-green, resembling tree buds about to bloom.

"Earth-Wood Dual Spiritual Roots!"

Zhuang Yuheng hesitated and said, "Dual-attribute High Grade Spiritual Root. Your Majesty, Princess Yaochi's Spiritual Root is also High Grade..."

"Princess Yao did a great job, Royal Father is very happy!"

Zheng Yi picked up Zheng Yuyao once again, affectionately touching her nose.

"Royal Father is happy, so Princess Yao is happy."

Although Zheng Yuyao did not know why Royal Father was happy, she was also extremely happy.

After teasing for a moment, Zheng Yi said, "Let's continue. Xia'er, you come this time."

"Alright, Royal Father."

Zheng Yuxia stepped forward, looking nervously at Zhuang Yuheng.

She also understood a little bit; it seemed that Auntie Zhuang was testing them for something.

Whoever succeeded would be able to obtain Royal Father's reward.

This was simply too great!

Zhuang Yuheng took a deep breath, formed hand incantations, and once again activated the spirit-testing Talisman.

The spirit-testing Talisman caught fire without wind and fluttered onto Zheng Yuxia's body.

Amidst Zheng Yi's expectant gaze, there was no reaction whatsoever on Zheng Yuxia's body.

Until more than a dozen breaths later, there was still no reaction.

This is... a failure?

Or rather, the Second Princess has no Spiritual Roots?

Zheng Yi secretly shook his head, but still picked up Zheng Yuxia.

"Xia'er is very good. Will you obediently stay in the palace from now on?"

Although Zheng Yuxia didn't understand, she could also see Zheng Yi's unhappiness. She still hugged his head and said, "Royal Father, rest assured, Xia'er will be obedient~"

Zhuang Yuheng, however, breathed a sigh of relief.

She was mentally prepared for Dongyun Jie and Dongyun Yu to have Spiritual Roots.

Eldest Princess Zheng Yuyao having Spiritual Roots could be considered an accident.

But if Second Princess Zheng Yuxia also had Spiritual Roots, either the spirit-testing Talisman had a problem, or she had a problem.

Zheng Yi continued, "Continue. Zheng Yuhuan, you come this time."

"Royal Father, just watch. Zheng Yuhuan I am definitely the most amazing one!"

Zheng Yuhuan chuckled, raised her head, and stood in front of Zhuang Yuheng.

"Auntie Zhuang, come quickly. Zheng Yuhuan is ready."

"The Third Princess is so good~"

Zhuang Yuheng smiled and stroked Zheng Yuhuan's head, then cast spells once again.

Soon, a spirit-testing Talisman transformed into flames once again and landed on Zheng Yuhuan's head.

Zheng Yuhuan touched her head—there was nothing there—and then lowered her head to look at her body, muttering, "What is this? Why did that ball of fire disappear?"

"Ah! Little Sister Huan, look quickly! It's right in front of your eyes!"

Zheng Yuyao suddenly exclaimed, and the others hurriedly looked over.

In front of Zheng Yuhuan, a transparent-like Talisman was impressively floating.

Spiritual Roots!

Zheng Yuhuan also had Spiritual Roots.

"Hiss..."

Zhuang Yuheng finally drew in a breath of cold air.

Another Spiritual Root!

Not counting the two sisters Dongyun Jie and Dongyun Yu.

Out of the emperor's five princesses, three were tested, and unexpectedly two possessed Spiritual Roots!

That transparent Talisman moved once again, and the topmost layer turned into a ball of flame and dissipated.

The middle layer turned golden-yellow, just like metal.

As for the very bottom, it transformed into gray soil, scattering with the wind.

"Fire-Metal-Earth three attributes, Medium Grade Spiritual Root!"

Zhuang Yuheng blurted out, "Congratulations, Your Majesty, felicitations, Your Majesty, the Third Princess also possesses Spiritual Roots!"

"Not bad, not bad, Zheng Yuhuan is also not bad!"

Zheng Yi laughed loudly and stroked Zheng Yuhuan's little head again.

Zheng Yuhuan was also extremely proud.

Elder Sister Dongyun Jie, Elder Sister Dongyun Yu, and Elder Sister Zheng Yuyao only had two colors, but she had three, one more than all of them.

Doesn't that mean she was more amazing than all of them?

Thinking of this, she became even prouder.

When she went back later, she would tell Empress Mother; Empress Mother would definitely reward her too, hehehe...

"Xuan'er, you come."

Zheng Yi said in a deep voice.

To be honest, among his ten daughters, the one he valued the most was still Zheng Yuxuan.

The reason was very simple.

Yuxuan was the daughter of him and Xu Qingluan, and also the biological granddaughter of Xu Mujun.

Especially when she was born, there was an abnormal celestial phenomenon accompanying her birth!

The Big Dipper shone brightly, illuminating the night sky, even the moonlight hid in the clouds, and mid-air was bright.

Inside the room, green clouds rolled, their shape resembling a phoenix, with faint phoenix cries.

These celestial signs were not rumors, but something Zheng Yi himself saw with his own eyes!

Being born carrying celestial signs, how could she possibly be a Mortal?

"Alright, Royal Father."

Zheng Yuxuan stepped forward and respectfully said, "Troubling Auntie Zhuang."

Although she was young, under her consort mother's guidance, her Heart-Nature was even more mature than her other sisters.

Moreover, her temperament was resilient; from a young age, she began following Xu Qingluan to practice martial arts, and the Hundred Battles Blood Fiend Saber had already achieved Minor Achievement.

"Princess Tianxuan is truly obedient."

Zhuang Yuheng smiled and said, then formed hand incantations with both hands, and a spirit-testing Talisman floated onto Zheng Yuxuan's body.

The firelight fluttered away, and the heat wave gradually extinguished.

Several breaths later, there was unexpectedly no reaction whatsoever in front of Zheng Yuxuan.

"No reaction? How is that possible!"

Zheng Yi was also somewhat surprised. When Xuan'er was born, there were abnormal signs descending into the world; how could she not even have Spiritual Roots?

Although Zheng Yuxuan did not know what Spiritual Roots were, she thoughtfully advised, "Royal Father, Xuan'er is doing very well, please don't get excited."

Zhuang Yuheng also said, "Your Majesty, after all, those who carry Spiritual Roots are less than one in ten thousand. Princess Yaochi and Princess Langhuan carrying Spiritual Roots is already a heaven-sent bounty."

Zheng Yi took a deep breath and said, "It seems I was too impatient."

"Yang'er, you come too."

"Yes, Royal Father."

Zheng Yuyang was the youngest among the five, and her personality was also somewhat weak. Faltering and hesitant, she walked in front of Zhuang Yuheng.

The spirit-testing Talisman burned, fluttered onto Zheng Yuyang's body, and quickly dissipated without a trace.

Several breaths later, no light appeared in front of her either.

None.

Zheng Yuyang also did not have Spiritual Roots!

Zheng Yi let out a long breath. Two out of five possessing Spiritual Roots was already a supreme stroke of fortune bestowed by the heavens.

It seemed that even children born accompanied by innate spiritual energy did not necessarily all have Spiritual Roots.

This was the will of heaven.

From this point on, the status of Princess Yaochi and Princess Langhuan would undoubtedly be above the other princesses.

But Zheng Yi felt a heartfelt concern; he treated all the princesses equally and cherished them all very much.

Regardless of whether they were cultivators harboring Spiritual Roots or Mortals.

He must ensure that all ten daughters could live happily and safely.

"That's right, Your Majesty."

Zhuang Yuheng suddenly said, "There is also a type of Spiritual Root in this world called 'Hidden Spiritual Roots', which often require special experiences or means to stimulate; ordinary spirit-testing Talismans simply cannot test them out."

"Perhaps, the other princesses all carry Hidden Spiritual Roots."

"Hidden Spiritual Roots?"

Zheng Yi shook his head. He knew this was Immortal Master Yuheng trying to comfort him, but he still said, "Thank you for your trouble today, Beloved Consort, let's have lunch right here at the Beloved Consort's place."

"Understood!"

Immortal Master Yuheng said respectfully, then hurriedly had someone notify the imperial kitchen to prepare food.

As for Zheng Yi, he started playing with the five little princesses.

He hadn't played with his daughters in a long time. Amidst their happy and joyful laughter, Zheng Yi seemed to have grown much younger as well.

Coupled with the joining of Dongyun Jie, Dongyun Yu, and Immortal Master Yuheng, Zheng Yi truly had quite a fortunate romantic fate.

If it weren't for the fact that Dongyun Jie and Dongyun Yu were too young and had not yet cultivated, Zheng Yi really wouldn't have been able to hold back and would have taken them right on the spot.

After lunch concluded, instructing the various palace maids to bring their respective little mistresses back to their palaces, Zheng Yi also prepared to take his leave.

Right at this moment, Liu Chengen walked in quickly, his expression somewhat anxious.

"What has happened?"

Zheng Yi frowned and said. Over these past few days, as he expected, nearly half of the thirteen prefectures of Great Yu had rebelled.

Whether it was the border vassal kings, noble aristocratic families, or Sects occupying massive amounts of farmland, all of them were rebelling under the instigation of people with ulterior motives.

Today, even if he heard about who else was rebelling, he wouldn't be surprised at all.

Liu Chengen walked over quickly and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, General Xu Mujun requests an audience and is currently outside Yuheng Palace!"

"Hmm?"

Zheng Yi frowned and said, "Why has General Xu come to the inner palace?"

"I-I don't know. General Xu said he has important military intelligence to report, and the subordinates did not dare to stop him."

Liu Chengen continued, "However, General Xu has been waiting outside Yuheng Palace ever since he arrived, and did not force his way in."

"Let's go out and take a look."

"Understood!"

Zheng Yi walked out of Yuheng Palace and saw Xu Mujun pacing back and forth outside. As soon as he saw Zheng Yi, he hurriedly went up to greet him.

"Your Majesty! Please forgive this subject for his discourtesy; it is truly because this subject has important military intelligence to report."

"Minister Xu, it is fine. Exactly what has happened to make even you this anxious?"

"The new emperor of Wu Country has been decided!"

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