4: Outer sect assessment, ancient magic

The time for the Outer Sect Examination arrived quickly.

Su Yun arrived at the Outer Sect Examination plaza.

He saw that there were not many Disciples waiting for the examination.

This was because each Utility Disciple could only apply for the examination once a month.

Furthermore, not many Utility Disciples were able to pass the examination successfully.

Due to their talent, those who became Utility Disciples generally had poor talent.

The Outer Sect Examination consisted of only two parts: a cultivation base examination and a Comprehension Ability examination.

The cultivation base examination was very simple: you had to battle a Qi Condensation Layer Seven examination Puppet.

If you defeated it within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, you would pass the examination.

Generally speaking, combat Puppets were thick-skinned and sturdy, making them quite difficult to deal with.

This was why one needed to be at least at the Qi Condensation Layer Six to pass the Outer Sect Examination.

The Comprehension Ability examination involved randomly drawing a Qi Condensation Spell.

If you successfully comprehended it within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, you would pass the Comprehension Ability examination.

"Next, Su Yun!"

Hearing the voice of the Outer Sect deacon, Su Yun immediately walked onto the examination Arena.

At this moment, when the spectators below the Arena saw Su Yun go up, they were instantly incredulous.

"Isn't that Su Yun? Why has he come to participate in the Outer Sect Examination?"

"That's right, isn't he only at the Qi Condensation Layer One?"

Su Yun ignored the discussion among the spectators below.

After arriving on the Arena, he saw the examination Puppet that was already standing there.

The examination Puppet's appearance was similar to a human's, but it was not painted, looking somewhat like a wooden dummy.

"Examination start!"

Following the order of the Outer Sect deacon, the examination Puppet's eyes suddenly lit up, and it immediately clenched its fists and charged over, Qi surging throughout its body.

Su Yun saw the examination Puppet begin its attack.

He was unhurried, likewise circulating his Qi, summoning the Glazed Sacred Fire to cover his palm.

After dodging the attack by moving to the side, he struck the examination Puppet with his palm.

Sure enough, the Materials used to make this kind of Puppet were basically Spirit Wood, so its weakness was that it feared fire.

The examination Puppet, struck by the Glazed Sacred Fire, retreated two steps, emitting thick smoke from its body.

It circulated its Qi, wanting to extinguish the flames, but unfortunately, it was to no avail.

After all, this was not ordinary fire, but Spirit fire.

Moreover, Su Yun's Realm had already reached Qi Condensation Layer Seven, so it was completely unable to resist.

Finally, because its components were burned, the examination Puppet lost power and fell directly onto the Arena, motionless.

"First part of the examination, Su Yun passes!"

As soon as the Outer Sect deacon's voice fell, the Utility Disciples watching the show below were instantly stunned.

"This isn't right, he passed just by using fire?"

A Utility Disciple who had participated in the Outer Sect Examination several times and failed each time said in disbelief.

"How is that possible? Although it is a combat Puppet made of Spirit Wood, its weakness is that it fears fire.

However, it has undergone fireproofing treatment, so ordinary fire cannot burn on it at all.

Furthermore, during battle, Qi will cover its entire body.

Without a sufficient Realm of Qi, even a fire Spell would be unable to penetrate its Spiritual Energy Barrier.

The fire that this Su Yun used is definitely a Spirit fire."

An Outer Sect Disciple nearby said with certainty.

"The second part of the examination, the Comprehension Ability examination, begins. Su Yun, please come over to choose a Spell!"

After the Outer Sect deacon finished speaking, he signaled for Su Yun to follow him.

Su Yun followed this Outer Sect deacon to a large hall on the left side of the Outer Sect Examination plaza.

Upon entering the large hall, he discovered that thousands of light spheres were floating in the middle of the hall.

Inside each light sphere was a type of Spell.

"Su Yun, you may begin to choose a light sphere to comprehend a Spell. The light spheres here are all one-time Legacies; once successfully comprehended, they will disappear.

You must note that each Spell Legacy sphere only has the time it takes for an incense stick to burn for comprehension.

Only if you succeed in comprehending it within the stipulated time will it disappear.

If you fail to comprehend it, it will repel you, and in that case, your second part of the examination, the Comprehension Ability examination, will be considered a failure."

After the Outer Sect deacon finished giving the instructions, he signaled that Su Yun could begin the examination.

Su Yun stepped forward and saw thousands of light spheres, somewhat unsure of which one to choose.

Thus, he began to call out to the System.

"System, can you help me investigate which light sphere among these contains the most valuable Spell?"

"Ding, no problem, Host, please wait a moment."

"Ding, successfully scanned for the most valuable light sphere, it has already been marked for the Host."

"So fast? Can you analyze what is inside?"

"Ding, this most valuable light sphere has two layers.

The outer layer is "Spirit Rain Spell", which is a low-Rank Spell with only the Qi Condensation section.

The inner layer is "Spirit Stacking Art", which is an ancient Spell that can make Qi stack.

This Spell has a total of ten layers, and each layer can temporarily increase the intensity of Qi during battle. Cultivating it to the tenth layer can increase the intensity of Qi tenfold, which can be said to be an extremely powerful Spell."

"It's that powerful?"

Su Yun was somewhat surprised at this moment.

If it hadn't been for his sudden inspiration to have the System scan it, this Spell would have slipped through his fingers.

Su Yun reached out and grabbed the Legacy light sphere marked by the System.

In an instant, the Cultivation Technique for the "Spirit Rain Spell" surged into his mind.

He quickly comprehended this simple Spell, and immediately, the Cultivation Technique for the "Spirit Stacking Art" also surged into his mind.

"Ding, detected that the Host has successfully plundered ???'s Opportunity, obtaining 10,000 Luck Points."

Half the time it takes for an incense stick to burn passed, and Su Yun still had not comprehended the first layer of the "Spirit Stacking Art".

After all, this was an ancient Spell, and it was not so easy to comprehend.

Suddenly, he remembered that the System seemed to be able to use Luck Points to learn Cultivation Techniques.

"System, how many Luck Points are required to learn the first layer of the "Spirit Stacking Art"?"

"Ding, learning the first layer requires 5,000 Luck Points."

"Although it's a bit expensive, I still have to learn it. System, feel free to deduct it."

"Ding, 5,000 Luck Points have been deducted, remaining Luck Points 5,000, starting to learn the first layer of the "Spirit Stacking Art"."

As soon as the System's notification sound rang in his ears, Su Yun felt that the previously obscure and difficult Cultivation Technique had become very simple.

He quickly learned the first layer of the "Spirit Stacking Art".

At this moment, the Legacy light sphere in his hand instantly shattered and disappeared.

"Congratulations on passing the second part, the Comprehension Ability test.

You have successfully passed the Outer Sect Disciple examination.

I have already submitted your name.

You can go to the Outer Sect Managing Elder, Elder Wang, to collect your Outer Sect Disciple items."

When the Outer Sect deacon's congratulatory voice rang in Su Yun's ears, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, this Legacy light sphere only required comprehending the "Spirit Rain Spell" and the first layer of the "Spirit Stacking Art" to pass the examination.

Otherwise, if it required successfully comprehending all ten layers of the "Spirit Stacking Art" to pass, the Luck Points he had just obtained would not be enough.

It would have been laughable if he hadn't passed the Outer Sect Disciple examination.

"Deacon, thank you; this Disciple will take his leave now."

Su Yun thanked the Outer Sect deacon and left the large hall.

On the way, Su Yun did not forget to check the life scripts of the people around him.

However, including the Outer Sect deacon who was in charge of the Outer Sect Disciple examination just now, as well as the Utility Disciples and spectators outside participating in the examination, the Luck Rank of their life scripts were basically white and blue, and he did not see a single Opportunity.

Sure enough, the protagonist still had more Opportunities; focusing on plundering the protagonist's Opportunities was the most efficient method.

Immediately after, Su Yun arrived at the Managing Hall where the Outer Sect Managing Elder, Elder Wang, was located.