97: Heaven and man arrive

In the flickering golden light, the rippling power surrounding it was also tinged with streaks of golden glow.

At this moment, due to the construction of the Sacrificial Spirit Hall, many members of the Si Huo Tribe were nearby, and this unusual sight attracted the attention of many of them.

Qi Chuan was directing from the side, and at this moment, he strode over, came to Ding Yang's side, and said, "Ding Yang, what happened?!"

As the question sounded, he reached out his right hand and tentatively touched the ripples.

On the ripples, a golden glow flickered.

Upon touching, a barrier of power was felt, preventing others from entering.

"Tribe Leader, I'm not sure either."

Ding Yang shook his head, a thoughtful expression crossing his face: "The little fellow was fine just now, but suddenly he became like this."

"However—"

He pondered for a moment, looking at Shi Cang whose brows were radiating light, and said in a deep voice: "Lord Sacrificial Spirit once told me to excavate my own potential. In the time since then, I have indeed unearthed extraordinary power from within myself, power that comes from my constitution, from my talent."

"Lord Sacrificial Spirit thinks so highly of Shi Cang, and even specifically instructed us to take good care of him. Perhaps this little fellow, Shi Cang, also possesses a special talent similar to mine."

"This current situation should be some kind of change occurring within him."

"It's a pity Lord Sacrificial Spirit isn't in the tribe, otherwise he would definitely be able to figure out the reason."

Ding Yang's hand rested on the ripples, and he said in a deep voice: "Tribe Leader, according to my deduction, this seems to be changing for the better, so I haven't tried to break through this barrier."

"Talent, huh—"

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Qi Chuan frowned. At this moment, he looked back at the other tribesmen casting their gazes nearby and shouted, "Someone! Bring some wood and stone over and build a shed along the outside of this barrier."

"Tribe Leader, what do you mean?"

Ding Yang looked at him.

"Regardless of the outcome, this unusual sight should not be seen by more people."

"Ding Yang."

"From now on, you stay here. No matter what happens, don't let anyone disturb him."

Upon hearing this, Ding Yang's expression became solemn: "I understand."

While the two were conversing, other tribesmen nearby carried large logs and pushed stones, obeying the Tribe Leader's command. While curiously observing Shi Cang, they piled up materials around him to block the unusual sight.

Here, the Sacrificial Spirit Hall was being constructed, so there was no shortage of these materials.

Just as the simple makeshift cover outside was half-built.

Another change occurred.

Shi Cang still appeared to be unconscious, the light between his eyebrows continued, and at his chest, at this very moment, the character [ blessing] (Fu/Blessing) was faintly visible.

That was the power of blessing from the Sacrificial Spirit!

The strange power of blessing and the golden light flickering between his eyebrows reacted miraculously. Under the watchful eyes of Qi Chuan and Ding Yang, a soft light enveloped his body, and Shi Cang's body slowly floated upwards, suspended about two or three feet off the ground.

His limbs hung naturally, and he was clearly unconscious.

But his face was serene, showing no pain, and his body was still rising and falling with his breath, appearing only to be in a deep sleep.

The golden light from his brow began to spread throughout his body, transforming into golden threads. The threads intertwined and wrapped around him, eventually forming a cocoon that enveloped Shi Cang.

"Ding Yang, I'll leave this to you."

After entrusting him with these words, Qi Chuan glanced at the light cocoon and quickly departed.

He returned to his residence, his expression solemn, and very carefully took out an item.

That was—

The bone fragment he had used during the great sacrifice of the Si Huo Tribe.

On the bone fragment, mysterious characters were engraved.

At this moment, as Qi Chuan held the bone fragment in his hand, the mysterious characters lit up with a faint light.

During that great sacrifice, Qin Chi's mech core underwent a transformation.

This bone fragment was the core item of the great sacrifice itself, and it was also influenced by the power of wishes.

"I wonder where Lord Sacrificial Spirit has traveled to by now."

"Although it might be useless, I'll have to try."

His solemn expression undiminished, Qi Chuan knelt on the ground, looking in the direction Qin Jin had left, holding the bone fragment high with both hands, in a posture of prayer, and bowing forward.

After repeating this three times, he respectfully put the bone fragment away again and looked towards the distance.

Over there.

With the efforts of the tribesmen, Shi Cang's surroundings had already been fenced off with wood and stone, concealing the unusual phenomenon.

Ding Yang stood alone outside, observing the situation inside while preventing others from disturbing Shi Cang.

"I hope little Shi Cang is safe and sound, and nothing happens."

Qi Chuan prayed in his heart.

Shi Cang was a child highly regarded by Lord Sacrificial Spirit, already very important. Having interacted with him during this time, Qi Chuan, who had experienced the pain of near tribal extinction, also did not want to see any accidents befall the future of the tribe.

Under the night sky.

The azure lightning dark halberd advanced.

Qin Chi was in the cockpit, sitting cross-legged.

He was not operating the Visualization Method, but rather dedicating all his mental power to controlling the spiritual energy within his Spiritual Void, evolving it into various forms to make the Spiritual Void increasingly solid.

On his chest.

The tiancang jade pendant emitted a soft light, constantly warming his body.

This was both a refinement of his spirit and a consolidation of his Spiritual Void, a two-pronged approach.

"According to Teacher Chu, after martial arts advance to the Congenital Realm, the specific cultivation methods will also change."

"At that time, I can continue as I am now, looking for commonalities between the two cultivation systems to see if I can pursue both simultaneously."

A thought flashed through his mind.

The azure lightning dark halberd continued to advance.

In the time that followed, Qin Chi became completely focused.

While traveling through the Great Wilderness, his cultivation did not stop, practicing both Spiritual Void and spirit.

Returning to the villa, besides daily socializing, he cultivated the Visualization Method.

Time passed.

Morning.

The sun on Zhi Xia Star had just risen.

Qin Chi's figure suddenly appeared in the villa.

He had been almost sleepless all night, but at this moment, he showed no signs of fatigue. After the Spiritual Void took shape, the warming spiritual energy also brought him other enhancements. Coupled with the warming effect of the tiancang jade pendant, it pushed him further on the path of an overachiever.

The simplest formula for becoming a strong person is talent plus diligence.

On this basis, Qin Chi also had support from other aspects; only through effort would he not fail all that he possessed.

With a slight thought, the professional panel was summoned.

Qin Chi's gaze fell on one item.

[Spirit Index: 100.1]

Spirit Index over 100!

Both indexes exceeding 100 meant that Qin Chi had completely reached the threshold of the Congenital Realm.

The panel disappeared, and Qin Chi calmed his mind, carefully sensing himself.

"After the Spirit Index broke 100, the connection between my physical body and spirit seems to be closer, with a feeling of being a single entity."

"However—"

"The so-called spiritual opportunity still has no clue."

A thought flashed, Qin Chi's expression remained unchanged, he picked up the personal terminal on one side, and opened one of its interfaces.

"Candle Kite."

Qin Chi called out softly.

With a single word.

Under Qin Jin's gaze, the terminal projected a light screen, and above the light screen, a figure dressed in business formal attire appeared.

It was Candle Kite.

After her figure appeared, the light screen rippled, transforming from a 2D image into a 3D projection, suspended in mid-air, and a slightly mechanical female voice sounded.

"Wu Yuan Academy, artificial intelligence Candle Kite, at your service."

"Hmm?"

Qin Jin looked at this palm-sized projection and said, "Aren't you the Candle Kite who brought me here that day?"

"That was one of the main avatars."

"The personal terminals of S-rank students are each connected to their respective exclusive Candle Kite avatars."

Her response sounded: "Detected inherited seed identity, meeting the requirements for main avatar reception. Do you wish to switch?"

"Switch."

If there was permission, he would naturally use it.

When it came to cultivation, this was the most important matter, and Qin Chi would not be careless in the slightest.

His voice fell.

This palm-sized Candle Kite avatar rippled. Under Qin Jin's gaze, her business formal attire changed into a long dress, her size remained unchanged, but her eyes clearly showed a more agile intelligence.

After appearing.

Her small body floated in mid-air, looking at Qin Chi, and her familiar gentle voice sounded.

"Qin Jin, we meet again."

"Do you need my help with anything?"

Qin Chi pondered for a moment, then asked, "Candle Kite, in the past, have there been new students who were already in the Congenital Realm before the start of the semester?"

"Yes."

Candle Kite's response sounded: "According to academy records, the most recent case was two years ago, followed by one five years ago, and seven years ago..."

She reported a series of information.

As an artificial intelligence avatar serving students, she would diligently answer every question from a student.

"So, I won't be the first."

A thought flashed through Qin Chi's mind, and he felt no surprise.

The Starfire Federation's population base was too large. Under such circumstances, geniuses emerged endlessly, and extraordinary individuals appeared from time to time, which allowed the Starfire Federation to flourish.

A thought flashed, and Qin Chi spoke frankly, stating his next question.

"My Life Index and Spirit Index have both exceeded 100, meeting the basic requirements for breaking through to the Congenital Realm."

"What assistance can the academy provide me for breaking through to the Congenital Realm?"

Candle Kite's tiny figure landed on the desktop. Upon hearing the question, her inquiring voice sounded.

"Qin Jin, do you mind disclosing your cultivation information to the academy's mentors?"

"I don't mind."

Qin Chi replied.

After entering the academy, these things would be revealed sooner or later. Hiding his martial arts realm was meaningless.

"Please wait."

Upon receiving the answer, Qin Chi clearly saw a light flickering in Candle Kite's eyes, as if she was communicating with someone else.

Not long after.

Her voice sounded again.

"Your martial arts cultivation information has been disclosed to the academy's Heaven-Human Realm mentors."

"According to academy rules, S-rank students are eligible to receive guidance from Heaven-Human Realm mentors."

"Outstanding S-rank students even have the chance to be selected by Heaven-Human Realm mentors to become exclusive students, enjoying the treatment of Heaven-Human disciples."

"Qin Jin, currently five Heaven-Human Realm mentors have expressed interest in you and are willing to guide you in your Congenital Realm cultivation."

"Three of them are not within the academy and can only provide you with video guidance."

"Here is the information for the five mentors."

Candle Kite lightly tapped her finger, and beside her, a light screen appeared, with five information boxes arranged side by side at the top.

The information was very simple: name plus realm, without even a face.

The Heaven-Human Realm was already a high realm of martial arts, and related information would naturally not be easily disclosed.

An S-rank student meant that their potential was recognized by the academy, and a Heaven-Human mentor represented strength recognized by the Starfire Federation!

With the five information boxes floating beside her, Candle Kite looked at Qin Chi and said softly, "Heaven-Human Realm mentors and S-rank students are a two-way selection, which should normally take place after the start of the semester."

"It seems, Qin Jin, you need to make a choice among these five mentors in advance."

"In addition."

"Qin Jin, because you are an inherited seed, the academy can open the Origin Realm for you to assist you in breaking through to the Congenital Realm."

Compared to the initial avatar, Candle Kite's main avatar communicated no differently from a normal person. She was about to introduce what the [Origin Realm] was to Qin Chi when her expression subtly changed, and her voice sounded.

"Qin Jin."

"Among the mentors who have shown interest in you, one of the Heaven-Human mentors who did not leave the academy during the holiday has come directly to find you."

Outside the villa area.

Xie Wuhai squatted by the roadside, a blade of grass in his mouth, leaning against a large tree with lush branches and leaves, his gaze fixed on the sky.

At Wu Yuan Academy, everyone had their own busy affairs.

Since their last dinner together, Qin Chi had been busy breaking through his Spirit Index, and Xie Wuhai was equally busy, constantly paying attention to whether any new S-rank special admission students were arriving.

By now.

He was no longer content with just visiting. Instead, he directly sat and waited at the entrance of the villa area for newly arrived S-rank students, making sure they added his contact information before choosing their residence.

He adopted a 'welcome all comers' approach.

Just then.

His gaze swept around, and Xie Wuhai's eyes suddenly focused on one spot.

In the distance, a figure was stepping towards the entrance.

"A new student?"

Interest rose in his eyes, then he noticed that there was no Candle Kite leading the way beside the person, so he withdrew his gaze.

"An academy teacher, or staff member?"

While subconsciously guessing, Xie Wuhai looked again.

Within his sight, it was empty, as if the scene just now was merely an illusion.

"Where did they go?!"

Xie Wuhai subconsciously rubbed his eyes.

Empty.

During the holiday, the academy itself had few people.

He withdrew his gaze, subconsciously looking around, and finally stopped at a villa within the villa area.

The figure that had just appeared in his eyes had now entered the villa area, stopped in front of a villa, and pressed the visitor button.

"Good heavens."

"A master!"

Xie Wuhai instantly reacted: "It's a martial arts expert from within the academy."

He looked at the villa where the person had stopped: "Qin Jin's residence?"

"A Heaven-Human mentor."

"Coming directly to the door."

Qin Chi was also momentarily stunned by the news Candle Kite had spoken.

But—

He hadn't had time to think much when, at that moment, his personal terminal vibrated slightly, and a visitor notification popped up.

A figure.

Appeared on the light screen.

"This is?"

Qin Jin subconsciously looked at Candle Kite.

"That's right, it is."

Candle Kite nodded.

Seeing this, Qin Jin's gaze fell on the five information boxes suspended on one side, and he said calmly, "Candle Kite, this teacher has already come to my door. Wouldn't it be bad if I chose someone else?"

"From the perspective of social etiquette, it would indeed be rather impolite."

Candle Kite's face was serious: "Moreover, this Heaven-Human mentor's sincerity is quite strong; she's willing to come to you personally."

"Although Heaven-Human Realm mentors have the duty to guide students, their primary focus is still on their own cultivation."

"For the other party to be so proactive, it definitely means she values you greatly, which is also a good thing."

She was completely considering it from Qin Chi's perspective.

"This teacher is already at the door. Can you tell me some relevant information now?"

"Academy rules, I cannot violate them."

Candle Kite's tiny figure showed a troubled expression: "You should go meet her yourself. With a Heaven-Human Realm's ability, she could even come in directly to see you. Since she hasn't done so, it shows she still respects you very much."

"I understand."