Chapter 419: Chapter 34: Beginning Cultivation

Although Li Ping’an responded confidently, the label was already applied, causing everyone to subconsciously regard him with suspicion and rejection.

Even those trial takers who initially ranked last and entered the Outer Sect now had the illusion that they only entered the Outer Sect because Li Ping’an cheated.

They even expanded their thoughts, wondering if Spirit Root and Heart Nature could also be cheated?

The utterance from the Upper Sect’s True Pill Elder made everyone more convinced.

"True Inheritors, step forward!" Elder Tian spoke without glancing at Li Ji’an, his eyes narrowed.

Five True Inheritors immediately took two steps forward, standing alongside Li Ji’an, the Chief True Inheritor.

"You six possess extraordinary talent and superior heart nature, yet there is considerable debate over your comprehension. I will give you a chance to prove yourselves. Do you agree?"

"We obey the Elder’s order!" The other five responded happily.

Yao Rui’s eyes were filled with fighting spirit.

"Ah~" Elder Tian nodded, pointed lightly with one hand, and a water curtain appeared high in the air.

Immediately, scriptures manifested on it.

"This is a segment of the Upper Technique I practice. You should all calm your minds and comprehend it. Write down the Spirit Vein positions and quantities required to comprehend this segment, with a limit of one incense stick’s time."

At this moment, another wave of True Pill authority descended.

Xiao Changfeng looked indifferently at Elder Tian from a distance.

However, Elder Tian was already in control and had presented a new test topic, leaving Xiao Changfeng unable to say anything further.

He glanced peacefully at Li Ji’an and then sat down opposite Elder Tian.

Soon after, Master Jade Pill and Xu Xiaochun hurriedly arrived.

Initially, after the talents and heart nature test, Li Ji’an was almost certain to be among the True Inheritors, and they were satisfied, paying no further attention.

They came hurrying now because they heard of his accusation of fraud when ranked as Chief.

Seeing Li Ji’an and the five others already beginning to comprehend, they could only suppress their indignation and wait quietly.

Li Ji’an calmed down and concentrated, comprehending the Cultivation Technique fragment in the air. Shortly afterward, he furrowed his brow slightly.

Such a superior Cultivation Technique involved a complex Spirit Vein system.

For newly admitted disciples who have never encountered Cultivation Methods, understanding its scripture technique is hard, let alone discerning its vein positions.

As the scriptures appeared in the sky, all trial takers present, including Inner Sect Disciples who came to observe, tried to comprehend them. However, most, except the Inner Sect Disciples, were puzzled, and some Outer Sect trial takers who forcibly attempted comprehension suffered backlash, disturbing their Sea of Consciousness.

For him, however, it posed no difficulty, as he had comprehended the Sect’s secret techniques countless times in his previous life.

"Oh~" Half an incense stick later, he fully comprehended it and was about to start writing when his Divine Sense paused slightly, noticing Yao Rui had already started writing.

"Ha~" As his Divine Sense swept over, Li Ji’an smiled, realizing she had only grasped the superficial meaning of the scriptures.

"Not too bad!" He nodded to himself and continued writing with focus.

"I’m done." Quickly, Yao Rui raised her answer sheet, her head held high.

At the same time, she glanced at Li Ping’an, who was still writing.

"Tsk tsk, worthy of an Earth Spirit Root prodigy, comprehended so quickly?"

"Looks like Li Ping’an really did cheat before."

"That’s fair!"

...

Instantly, the plaza was abuzz with discussions.

Praising Yao Rui while simultaneously disparaging Li Ping’an.

Elder Tian’s eyes suddenly opened wide, unconsciously glanced at Xiao Changfeng.

As long as this was confirmed, he would have more cause to suppress the other party.

He then looked at Yao Rui with considerable admiration, his stern face softening into a kindly smile.

Yet, after reviewing Yao Rui’s answer, he frowned slightly.

The general direction was correct, but she only grasped the superficial scripture meaning.

"Nonetheless, for an outsider who hasn’t encountered Cultivation Techniques, it’s remarkable to have such comprehension," he pondered and nodded in acknowledgment, his voice not loud but instantly reaching everyone’s ears: "Impressive for an Earth Spirit Root prodigy, to comprehend the first layer of scripture meaning without Cultivation Technique experience. Your comprehension is outstanding, coupled with your Spirit Root and Heart Nature, should..."

"I’m done." At this moment, Li Ji’an also raised his answer sheet.

"Hmm?" Interrupted abruptly, Elder Tian frowned and looked at Li Ping’an.

Xiao Changfeng and Master Jade Pill remained silent but simultaneously looked at Master Tian.

Having hoisted the flag of fairness and justice, he naturally couldn’t lower it halfway.

Elder Tian suppressed the gloom in his heart and scanned Li Ji’an’s answer sheet with his Divine Sense.

"This..." But with just one glance, he was shocked internally.

If Yao Rui’s grasp of the superficial scripture meaning could be considered the first layer, then Li Ji’an’s was a complete comprehension of the Cultivation Technique’s true meaning, worthy of a third layer.

"Elder Tian, how is it? How does Li Ping’an’s comprehension of the scripture stand?" Xiao Changfeng naturally had already seen Li Ji’an’s comprehension results, and asked with a light smile.

"He..." Elder Tian’s face showed a mix of surprise and awkwardness.

"Li Ping’an has thoroughly comprehended this Cultivation Technique!" He could only state truthfully in the end.

"What? Thoroughly comprehended?"

"The True Pill Elder’s Cultivation Technique, a boy who hasn’t even begun Cultivation actually comprehended it thoroughly?"

"What kind of prodigy is this? I didn’t even understand what I was looking at."

...

The results were announced, shocking everyone present.

All disciples stood on tiptoe, trying to get a clearer view.

Yao Rui’s previously proud expression froze on her face as she looked in disbelief towards Li Ji’an.

"Such a prodigy from the back door!"

Xu Xiaochun and Guo Wanzhi looked at Li Ji’an, similarly incredulous.

"Is our little junior brother’s comprehension truly that strong?" They had also been trying to comprehend Elder Tian’s scripture technique. With their Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation experience, it wasn’t difficult, but they understood its challenge at this level.