Player: Liu Bai
Realm: Late-phase Divine Soul Realm
Profession: Spiritual Array Master (Rank 3)
Spiritual Pulse: Grade Three Earth Pulse (50/1000)
Physique: Spirit-Skin Jade-Boned Body
Spiritual Essence: Three-Headed Stone Dragon (Mid-grade Heavenly Beast)
Cultivation Techniques:
Blazing Sun Art (Ninth Layer, 0/13500)
Hundred Scrolls of Array Dao · Volume I (Greater Mastery · High-Tier • Heart Array Stage)
Low-grade Body Refining Diety Art · Ice-Skin Jade-Bone Art (Greater Mastery, 1500/30000)
Mountain God Art (Fourth Layer, 0/18000)
Skills:
Common-grade High- Level [Wind Piercing Finger](Greater Mastery)
Common-grade High-level [Death Seals]
Spirit-grade Low-level [Star Shattering Fist] · Shatter (Perfect)
Spirit-grade Low-level [Blaze Step] · Flame Phantom Body (Perfect)
Spirit-grade High-level [Great Sun Burning Sea Palm] (Greater Mastery – 0/6000)
Spirit-grade High-level [Mountain-shaking Divine Fist] (Greater Mastery– 0/6000)
Array Techniques:
Consciousness Mesmerizing Spiritual Array (Greater Mastery)
Spiritual Rain Array (Greater Mastery)
Flame Serpent Spirit-Breaking Array (Greater Mastery)
Wolf Spirit Slaying Array (Greater Mastery)
Nine Heavens Thunder Spiritual Array (Greater Mastery)
Five-Wheel Heaven-Splitting Array (Greater Mastery)
Demon Vine Strangulation Spiritual Array (Greater Mastery )
Experience Points: 47,030
Beast Soul Points: 72
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The Three-Headed Stone Dragon, ranked 40th on the Earth Rankings in the Myriad Beasts Record, was far superior to the Earthstone Spirit Python in both power and bloodline grade. This was an unexpected fortune for Liu Bai.
However, after raising his Array Dao level to High-Tier Heart Array Stage, Liu Bai discovered that the Hundred Scrolls of Array Dao · Volume I had also reached its highest level. If he wanted to continue advancing in the path of Array Dao, he would now need to obtain Volume II of the Hundred Scrolls, or some other secret array technique manual.
That said, this wasn't urgent for the time being. With his current Array Dao level, Liu Bai already had the qualifications to become a Rank 5 Spiritual Array Master. What he needed to focus on now was his array diagrams and cultivation base.
Scratching his head, Liu Bai realized that the stronger he became, the more pressure he felt, because there were too many things he needed. Gathering everything required would certainly take considerable effort.
"Why couldn't I have been born into some ancient clan? Without the restriction of resources, wouldn't I just soar straight to the heavens…"
Unfortunately, one could not choose their birth not even someone who had transmigrated could do that.
After the group rested and recovered their spiritual energy, they were just about to continue when suddenly, a beam of resplendent violet-gold light shot into the sky from the distance. No matter where one was in the Northern Heaven Realm, it could be clearly seen.
"That is… looks like it's coming from the central region of the Northern Heaven Realm. It must be the gathering point. Could it be that someone has obtained a Grade Nine Imprint and summoned the Northern Heaven Hall?" Su Xuan said with a surprised expression.
Liu Bai nodded. That was exactly what he had thought when he first saw the sight.
And then—
Boom!
Just as the violet-gold light pillar pierced the sky, everyone could sense that the spiritual energy in the world suddenly turned incredibly violent. Vaguely, a tremendous rumble echoed from high above in the sky.
All eyes turned sharply upward.
There, amidst the blazing violet-gold radiance, a colossal hall began to take shape in the air. It gradually formed into a massive violet-gold palace, casting a great shadow as it slowly descended from the heavens.
"Let's go."
Liu Bai spoke in a low voice.
They were already in the inner region of the Northern Heaven Realm and not far from the central zone, so as soon as Liu Bai's words fell, Su Xuan, Su Ling'er, and the three from Guo Xiong's group all took to the air, swiftly heading toward where the massive palace was descending.
At the same time, in the center region, Li Xuantong stood in black robes, a faint smile on his face as he gazed at the slowly descending palace.
It had been he who had used a Grade Nine Imprint to summon the Northern Heaven Hall just now.
"So this is the Northern Heaven Hall…"
Within the Realm, countless blazing gazes stared nervously at the enormous violet-gold palace. This was the true gateway to the Northern Heaven Spiritual Academy. Only by passing through here would they truly be considered official students of the Northern Heaven Spiritual Academy.
Rumble—
Amidst countless watching eyes, the enormous palace doors seemingly forged from gold slowly began to open. A brilliant golden radiance burst forth, leaving everyone awestruck.
"The Northern Heaven Hall has opened. All participants with a Grade Four Imprint or above, please enter."
As the violet-gold doors fully opened, an aged voice slowly echoed from within.
Boom!
That voice instantly shattered the silence.
Everyone who met the requirement suddenly had bloodshot eyes filled with excitement. In the next instant, the sound of countless wind-tearing movements exploded as a swarm of figures shot toward the palace like locusts.
By the time Liu Bai and his group arrived, this was the scene that greeted them.
There were hundreds of thousands of participants in the Northern Heavens Realm. Although many had been eliminated throughout the trials, and many more had failed to meet the requirements, the number of candidates qualified to become students of the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy was still an astonishing figure.
After entering the palace doors, Liu Bai found himself standing within a vast and boundless hall.
The hall stretched so far that its end could not be seen. Even as more and more people entered, it did not feel crowded in the slightest.
"Where… is this?"
Many people looked around in confusion. Was this the inside of the Northern Heavens Hall? And what came next? How would they proceed into the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy?
"Heh heh, little ones, welcome. You've passed the trial of the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy."
As everyone looked around in bewilderment, a light coalesced in the middle of the great hall. An aged figure slowly manifested in midair.
Liu Bai immediately recognized the elderly figure it was the same one who had guided them into the Northern Heavens Realm at the Guidance Platform.
But this time, the one before them was not an illusory light projection it was the real body.
"So strong…"
Liu Bai couldn't help but whisper to himself.
From that man's body, Liu Bai could sense a power he could not even begin to touch it was certainly not something a typical Three Heavens Realm cultivator could possess.
"Eh? I see Sister Li Qing…"
The mischievous Su Ling'er suddenly gave a soft cry of surprise, then happily waved toward a certain direction.
Having fused with the Snow Demon Beast's spiritual essence, Li Qing was now surrounded by a cold aura, though from her aura alone, it was clear she still had some distance to go before reaching the Heaven Fusion Realm.
Similarly, Liu Bai quickly spotted An Ran. Once they regrouped, their gathering instantly drew numerous gazes.
There was no helping it. Whether it was Su Xuan, Li Qing, An Ran, or Su Ling'er each of them was a rare beauty. With all of them gathered together, it was impossible not to attract attention.
Naturally, someone like Liu Bai who stood among so many girls also became the focus of many eyes.
However, unlike the admiration aimed at Su Xuan and the others, Liu Bai and Guo Xiong's group were met with far more hostile and jealous gazes.
Scratching their heads awkwardly, the three men felt a bit uneasy. But when they looked at Liu Bai, standing there with a calm and composed demeanor, they were instantly struck with admiration.
"Boss, from now on, you're our leader! To stay this composed under so many gazes, you're truly our role model!" The three of them spoke with faces full of admiration and reverence.
"Hehe, keep it low-key, keep it low-key..." Seeing the three of them joking around, Liu Bai also played along and casually waved his hand.
The four girls nearby watched as the four guys continued their little performance and couldn't help but look at them speechlessly.
High above, the white-haired elder gazed at the dense crowd below without paying attention to the antics of a few youths. He spoke directly, "I am the Guide of the Northern Heavens Realm and will lead you into the true Northern Heaven Spiritual Academy."
"Reaching this place is proof of your success. Next, I shall grant you your rightful rewards."
With a faint smile, the white-haired elder waved his palm. At that moment, the marks on everyone's foreheads began to glow. The light then shot out and landed in the palms of each participant.
As the light faded, a translucent crystal plaque appeared in everyone's hand. At the same time, a number surfaced on the plaque.
Liu Bai's eyes lit up. When he saw the number displayed on his crystal plaque, he immediately smiled.
"What is this?" Confused murmurs rippled through the crowd.
After all, not everyone was as well-informed as Liu Bai.
"This is a Spiritual Value Plaque. The number on it represents your Spiritual Value. Don't underestimate this little thing. In the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy, it's incredibly important. You can exchange Spiritual Value for anything you need spiritual arts, spiritual artifacts, array diagrams, even spiritual essence of heavenly-ranked beasts, and direct guidance from top-tier instructors." The white-haired elder explained with a smile.
Rustle—
As soon as these words fell, an uproar echoed through the hall. Many people stared at the crystal plaque in their hands, their expressions suddenly turning fervent.
So this little thing was actually that valuable?
Su Xuan and the others also now understood the importance of both the plaque and the number on it, and they became curious.
"Sis, mine says 800 Spiritual Value. What about yours?" Su Ling'er chirped as she showed her plaque to her older sister.
Guo Xiong and the others glanced at their own plaques and saw they had just slightly more around 1,000 Spiritual Value.
Clearly, they all realized that the amount of Spiritual Value must be closely tied to the grade of the imprint. This made them even more curious about how much Liu Bai and Su Xuan, both holders of Grade Eight Imprints, had received.
"Mine says 3,000." Su Xuan answered directly without hiding anything.
Liu Bai smiled lightly and said, "Mine too."
In the original, Luo Li had received 5,000 Spiritual Value as a reward for her Grade Nine Imprint. Compared to that, even though he and Su Xuan were just one grade lower, they had received 2,000 less. The difference was truly significant.
"I wonder how much someone with a Grade Nine Imprint would get..." Su Ling'er murmured under her breath.
Aside from Liu Bai, everyone else was curious too.
However, to this moment, they still didn't know who had summoned the Northern Heaven Hall by achieving a Grade Nine Imprint. Though many had speculations in their hearts, no one had confirmed it with their own eyes.
The white-haired elder looked at the mix of joy and disappointment in the crowd and chuckled before continuing, "Those with lower Spiritual Value, don't worry. Obtaining more Spiritual Value isn't difficult."
"In the Northern Heaven Spiritual Academy, there are various missions. Completing them will earn you Spiritual Value. You can also obtain it by hunting spiritual beasts and submitting their spiritual essence. Additionally, students may trade Spiritual Value among themselves. You'll come to understand all of this in time once you enter the Academy."
"Alright, let's not dwell on that for now. Next, there is still one final trial..."
The moment he said this, the entire great hall fell into complete silence.
"You've got to be kidding… another test?" A moment later, a wail shattered the silence.
The elder showed a faint, almost unnoticeable smile and waited a moment before continuing, "Hehe, this final trial does not apply to everyone. It is only for those who possess a Grade Seven Imprint or higher."
At once, countless people let out a sigh of relief.
Liu Bai and his group, on the other hand, were paying close attention. Every one of them, including little Su Ling'er, had a Grade Seven Imprint or higher.
"This trial is not mandatory. You may choose to forfeit without suffering any penalty. However, those who pass will each receive an additional 5,000 Spiritual Value." The white-haired elder said with a grin.
"5,000 Spiritual Value?"
Many of the people who had just been watching with schadenfreude now looked visibly excited. Their expressions quickly turned into envy.
Liu Bai's eyes brightened. This kind of opportunity to earn more Spiritual Value was something he definitely wouldn't miss.
"What kind of trial is it?" a participant with a Grade Seven Imprint asked eagerly.
"It's just a challenge match," the white-haired elder replied with a smile. "But your opponents will be senior students from the Northern Heaven Spiritual Academy."
At that, many of the Grade Seven Imprint holders immediately felt a sense of unease.
Sure enough, the white-haired elder waved his sleeve, and over a dozen beams of light suddenly lit up behind him. When the light faded, over a dozen figures appeared midair.
Sensing the powerful auras radiating from these figures, many people's hearts sank.
As expected, there was no such thing as an easy gain.
"Well now, quite the crowd. Looks like the Northern Heaven Spiritual Academy is about to get much livelier." A young man dressed in white glanced down at the crowd with a smile.
"The new students seem pretty impressive. Among the four realms of the Northern Heaven, this is the first group to summon the Northern Heavens Hall." Another lean young man smiled toward the white-haired elder.
"Hmph, of course they're strong. Haven't you noticed? There are three among them who have already reached the Heaven Fusion Realm." A fiery-haired youth suddenly interrupted coldly.
At those words, the relaxed expressions of the seniors quickly turned into exclamations of surprise. They immediately focused and detected three newcomers in the crowd who had already reached the Heaven Fusion Realm Li Xuantong, Zhou Fan, and Su Xuan.
"Tsk tsk. I had guessed there might be one prodigy among the new batch who had reached the Heaven Fusion Realm, but I didn't expect there to be three from just one realm. That's unbelievable…"
"Indeed. Elder Bai, you didn't just gather all the monsters from this year's enrollment into one group, did you?"
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