Once Scorned for My Mixed Spiritual Roots, Now They Weep at My Power! - Chapter 21 - Foundation Establishment Cultivation Level

The Spirit Sword Sect disciples, though dispersed, didn’t stray far. Everyone had their ears perked up, eager to catch what was happening.

When Uncle-Master Wu announced that Xiao Yun had a Qi Refining Realm cultivation level of the seventh layer, a wave of doubt swept through the crowd.

Uncle-Master Wu, known for his fairness, seemed to be favoring Senior Brother Yang. It appeared that the power of Qingmu Peak had grown significantly, even managing to sway Uncle-Master Wu. It was clear that maintaining good relations with the disciples of Qingmu Peak would be essential in the future.

Uncle-Master Wu asking someone with Mixed Spiritual Roots to demonstrate a seventh layer Qi Refining Realm cultivation level seemed like an impossible challenge. How could someone with Mixed Spiritual Roots achieve such a level? At most, they could only reach the fourth layer of Qi Refining.

Even for those with Low Grade Spiritual Roots, reaching the seventh layer of Qi Refining would take several years. Xiao Yun had only joined the Spirit Sword Sect a day ago; there was no way he could demonstrate a seventh layer Qi Refining Realm cultivation level.

Even the most promising newcomer, Chu Hongyan, had only reached the fifth layer of Qi Refining after consuming a Supreme Grade Pill.

Chu Hongyan, who hadn’t left, stood not far away, frowning as she kept her eyes on Xiao Yun. Seventh layer of Qi Refining? How could that be possible…

Xiao Yun approached the Spirit Testing Stone. The method of measuring strength was straightforward. The stone could absorb spiritual power and was inscribed with a measurement Formation. Below the Spirit Transformation level, one could strike the stone with full force to accurately determine their current realm.

The Spirit Testing Stone emitted a green light for the Qi Refining Realm, purple for the Foundation Establishment Realm, yellow for the Golden Core Realm, and red for the Nascent Soul Realm. The stone had markings from one to nine, and the light reaching a specific mark would confirm the cultivator’s current cultivation level.

Xiao Yun took a deep breath, hesitated not a moment, and struck the Spirit Testing Stone with all his might. It felt as if he was hitting a cushion; all the force was absorbed by the stone.

Immediately, the stone lit up with a dazzling green light. The green light began to rise from the fifth layer of Qi Refining!

Everyone was fixated on Xiao Yun’s test. When they saw the light start from the fifth layer, their mouths dropped open in shock.

How could it be? How could someone with Mixed Spiritual Roots reach the fifth layer of Qi Refining?

Before they could recover from their surprise, the brilliant green light continued to climb.

Sixth layer… seventh layer!

Could it really reach the seventh layer? How was he so powerful?

Chu Hongyan’s eyes widened, her face full of disbelief. With her Supreme Grade Fire Spiritual Root and the Supreme Grade Pill prepared by her Master, she had barely reached the fifth layer of Qi Refining. How could he, with Mixed Spiritual Roots, reach the seventh layer?

The pale green light didn’t stop at the seventh layer; it continued to climb.

Eighth layer…

The speed of the light’s ascent finally began to slow, yet it still expanded gradually.

Ninth layer!

Did he really possess the strength of the ninth layer of Qi Refining? Was he truly someone with Mixed Spiritual Roots?

Yang Xuhao was devastated. If not for his father telling him that Xiaozhu Peak had accepted someone with Mixed Spiritual Roots, he wouldn’t have believed that such a person could possess the strength of the ninth layer of Qi Refining!

No, this can’t be true, he must be cheating!

Xiao Yun frowned slightly. Ninth layer? He had reached the ninth layer of Qi Refining overnight. This cultivation speed was almost too fast to believe. But why did he still feel that his body hadn’t reached perfection?

Just as Xiao Yun thought he was at the ninth layer, the Spirit Testing Stone’s green light shifted and emitted a faint purple glow.

Foundation Establishment!

Junior Brother had perfected his body and reached the Foundation Establishment Realm? Impossible!

Wen Qing could hardly believe her eyes, even though she was witnessing it firsthand. Junior Brother had only cultivated for a single day; how could he progress so quickly? This was a hundred times faster than her own cultivation speed!

Everyone present was stunned. Was this really Mixed Spiritual Roots? Was there some mistake?

“How can Mixed Spiritual Roots break through the fourth layer barrier and achieve Foundation Establishment?” Yang Xuhao shouted immediately, “Uncle-Master Wu, he’s cheating! A Mixed Spiritual Roots can’t possibly have Foundation Establishment cultivation level! He must be cheating with pills!”

The Old Man with White Beard glared at Yang Xuhao disapprovingly. “I personally checked his body. Do you think I wouldn’t know if there were any remnants of pill effects?”

“But… he’s Mixed Spiritual Roots. How could he have Foundation Establishment cultivation level? It’s impossible!” Yang Xuhao exclaimed.

“What’s impossible? There are countless miraculous treasures in this world. Why can’t Mixed Spiritual Roots achieve Foundation Establishment?” The Old Man with White Beard continued, “Don’t underestimate cultivators with your narrow vision. Let this be a lesson to you.”

“Remember, never underestimate anyone.”

The Old Man with White Beard shifted his tone, “Yang Xuhao, do you have any pills with you?”

Yang Xuhao was puzzled by the question but instinctively replied, “I have a bottle of Enhancement Pills my father made.”

“Bring it out,” the Old Man with White Beard said coldly.

Yang Xuhao retrieved a porcelain bottle from his Bag of Holding and respectfully handed it over.

The Old Man with White Beard opened the bottle, releasing a fragrant aroma that invigorated everyone nearby, refreshing their spirits.

He poured out a pill and tossed it to Xiao Yun, “Take this as compensation for your destroyed pill.”

Then he returned the bottle to Yang Xuhao.

Xiao Yun was overjoyed and quickly caught the Enhancement Pill, “Thank you, Uncle-Master, for your fair judgment!”

Yang Xuhao’s face turned sour. These were the precious Enhancement Pills his father painstakingly crafted, and there were only three in total. They couldn’t be bought even with spirit stones, yet one was given away to a Mixed Spiritual Roots. He couldn’t agree to this.

He quickly said, “Uncle-Master Wu, I only destroyed a Foundation Establishment Pill, not an Enhancement Pill. If compensation is needed, I’ll repay him with a Foundation Establishment Pill. Please reconsider and return my Enhancement Pill.”

The Old Man with White Beard furrowed his brow and said coldly, “If I were to kill you, would it be fair to just hand over a Golden Core disciple to your father as compensation?”

“This… this can’t be compared!” Yang Xuhao was shocked.

“What? Are you trying to teach me how to handle matters?” The Old Man with White Beard said sternly.

“I wouldn’t dare!” Yang Xuhao quickly bowed and apologized.

The Old Man with White Beard snorted and continued, “This matter is settled. Neither side is to bring it up again. If there’s further conflict over this, it will be dealt with according to Spirit Sword Sect rules.”

“Yes, disciple obeys!” Wen Qing immediately bowed.

Xiao Yun followed suit.

Though Yang Xuhao was dissatisfied and his teeth were clenched in anger, he could only bow and say, “Disciple obeys!”

The Old Man with White Beard nodded, “Listen carefully, today’s events are not to be spread. Losing face for your Senior Brother Yang is minor, but damaging the reputation of our Spirit Sword Sect is major.”

Yang Xuhao was one of the Four Great Disciples of the Spirit Sword Sect, and being defeated by a Mixed Spiritual Roots would be embarrassing if it got out.

The onlooking disciples quickly acknowledged.

“Alright, disperse now. Stop gathering here.”

The Old Man with White Beard pointed at Wen Qing and Xiao Yun, “You two, your tokens are overdue by a quarter of an hour. Go pay one hundred spirit stones before leaving!”