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Chapter 371: The Mysteries of Qinglian Jiantai
As Zhang Yu continued practicing another Technique for over thirty hours, the Divine Spirit Root within him trembled faintly—like a seed consuming nourishment from the Technique itself.
It was then that, on the Dao Zong Spectrum of the Feather Scroll, the Dao Seed named Qinglian Jiantai finally emerged.
Qinglian Jiantai (Spirit Root) – Level 2
"Finally succeeded," Zhang Yu thought, his heart surging with emotion. This Divine Spirit Root, gifted by Bai Zhenzhen, was the first Military-Grade Power he had ever obtained—filling him with boundless anticipation.
He began to deeply sense the information contained within the Dao Seed, gradually testing its effects in his dantian, starting a comprehensive analysis of Qinglian Jiantai’s true nature.
In truth, though Zhang Yu hadn’t actively studied Qinglian Jiantai’s abilities in recent days, the constant circulation of Techniques to nourish the Spirit Root had already allowed him to sense subtle changes. Now, through direct sensing, the insights came swiftly and clearly, revealing the deeper mysteries of Qinglian Jiantai.
"Level 2 Qinglian Jiantai still centers on adaptation—but far surpassing even the Celestial Spirit Root era in strength."
"This adaptation isn’t temporary. It’s a long-term physiological adjustment. For example, as A Zhen diligently cultivates her sword-mastery, Qinglian Jiantai continuously fine-tunes her body—slowly enhancing her reaction speed, mental clarity, efficiency in martial energy control, and gradually refining her swordsmanship until she advances by leaps and bounds."
"But if the body adapts to everything—to every medicine, every external force, every Dao Art’s influence—then eventually, nothing can affect the cultivator."
"Once drugs no longer work, once the body resists physical damage, and once Dao Arts fail to take root… then the cultivation path becomes stagnant."
"Adapting to everything leads to diminishing returns, and may even guide the cultivator down a wrong path."
Zhang Yu realized inwardly: "Qinglian Jiantai’s adaptation isn’t blind or universal. It’s selective."
The direction of adaptation is determined by the user’s current state and intent.
For instance, when A Zhen desired Hidden Spirit Root, Qinglian Jiantai gradually amplified her concealment abilities over time.
Later, when she focused on martial arts, the root began enhancing her martial talent.
And during high school, when A Zhen awakened Qinglian Jiantai’s deduction ability—this was precisely the manifestation of its adaptive power. At that time, she could analyze Techniques, modify their Level 10 effects, and tailor them to her own needs.
Now that I wield Qinglian Jiantai… where will it guide me?
At first, Zhang Yu assumed the root would gradually strengthen his Civil Engineering techniques, shaped by his endless shifts between jobs and overtime.
But soon, he realized he was wrong.
"Qinglian Jiantai… is enhancing my Chain Law Diagram Set?"
At first, this baffled him. But as he reflected, the truth became clear.
"Qinglian Jiantai adapts to the direction the cultivator is striving toward."
"And when I switch between Chain Law Diagram sets, does that not drastically alter my constitution and innate attributes?"
"The sudden shifts triggered Qinglian Jiantai’s adaptive response—causing it to interpret these changes as signs of growth in that direction. So it began reshaping my body to amplify the effects of the set I’m using."
Zhen Linggen couldn’t do this before. It must be something unique to the Divine Spirit Root evolution.
Switching to University Holy Body—Qinglian Jiantai strengthened my Technique Cultivation ability.
Switching to Tu Mu Holy Body—enhanced resistance, reduced lifespan cost.
Switching to Qi Mai Chang Liu—boosted martial energy recovery speed, lowered energy consumption.
Zhang Yu could feel it—subtle, gradual, but undeniably real. Qinglian Jiantai was adapting his body to each set’s unique profile.
When he fully grasped this, a wave of exhilaration surged through him. The implications were staggering.
Because Qinglian Jiantai’s adjustments were permanent.
Does this mean that even if I switch from University Holy Body to Tu Mu Holy Body, the enhanced learning capacity from the former will still remain?
In other words… could I effectively retain a portion of each set’s benefits at all times?
Zhang Yu deeply valued the Chain Law Diagram Set—its power was unmatched.
But its greatest flaw was its incompatibility: only one set could be active at a time.
Yet if Qinglian Jiantai could permanently embed certain benefits into his body—layering in a baseline enhancement from each set—then his overall cultivation would leap forward in quality, not just quantity.
Zhang Yu exhaled slowly, suppressing the thrill in his chest, and began summarizing Qinglian Jiantai’s true power.
"For me, the greatest strength of Qinglian Jiantai is amplifying my Chain Law Diagram Set’s effects."
"Second, it allows me to retain partial benefits even after switching sets."
"But how much it can enhance, and how much it can preserve—remains uncertain. It will take months, perhaps years, of cultivation before I know the full extent."
"There are also some abilities already at Foundation Establishment peak—once they’re maxed out, Qinglian Jiantai can’t strengthen them further."
For example, the peak drug tolerance and digestive capacity granted by University Holy Body—Qinglian Jiantai simply can’t push beyond that limit.
Zhang Yu sensed that each set had its own unique effects, and Qinglian Jiantai’s adaptive response varied accordingly. He’d need to explore and internalize these differences through long-term cultivation.
But for now, he simply smiled.
There was a quiet joy in uncovering the hidden power within himself—this was, after all, the sweetest kind of burden.
"With the Feather Scroll and Qinglian Jiantai in my hands… how strong will I be in a few years?"
"I can’t wait."
Of course, there were still the hidden and predictive capabilities of Qinglian Jiantai—its stealth and combat prowess, and its ability to strengthen Techniques at the First Layer.
And another mystery lingered in his mind: the next level-up.
"Qinglian Jiantai requires ten 30-level Techniques to evolve to Level 3."
"Huh… that’s something only Jin Dan cultivators can manage."
Zhang Yu shook his head. Though the goal excited him, he knew it was far beyond reach for now.
And more importantly—before he had the strength…
It wouldn’t be wise to let A Zhen’s Qinglian Jiantai evolve again so soon—especially with the Qingqing God watching so closely.
…
On the Simulation Construction Site.
As school ended, Gong Shuijin and Ying Xin slowly left the premises.
Gong Shuijin glanced through the crowd, curiosity stirring.
"Zhang Yu’s been absent for days—what’s he been doing?"
"And yesterday’s banquet… he just ate and ate, never even tried to network with students from other schools."
"Sure, eating matters—but that was a rare chance!"
Gong Shuijin couldn’t help but feel Zhang Yu had been acting listless lately.
"Yesterday’s event was full of top-tier competitors—true geniuses, each holding rare resources from their universities. Many of them outshine even Zhang Yu and Ji Yuanchi."
In Gong Shuijin’s view, each new connection was another boost to one’s Xian Dao Potential.
Not just for resource exchange—but even for borrowing money.
He’d added over ten new friends yesterday—enough to feel a slight surge in Qi Yun.
Just then, his gaze locked onto a figure standing outside the Simulation Construction Site.
"That person is…"
He recognized him—the Wen Wuya from Tianjian University, another prodigy who’d competed in the Flying Sword Tournament, and a disciple of a Hua Shen God.
Though Wen Wuya hadn’t gained as much attention online as Bai Zhenzhen, Gong Shuijin remembered his ranking—15th place, higher than Bai Zhenzhen’s.
"What’s he doing here?"
Wen Wuya had come looking for Bai Zhenzhen.
When the Tianjian University team was about to leave, Bai Zhenzhen had vanished again.
So he came to Zhang Yu’s classroom, hoping to catch a glimpse of her nearby.
As Wen Wuya scanned the Foundation Establishment Class, a figure stepped forward—Ji Yuanchi, from the 6th floor.
As the top performer and highest-born student present, Ji Yuanchi believed he was the most suitable person to approach Wen Wuya.
He also hoped to use this chance…
…to connect with a disciple from the 10th floor.
"If I get his friend request—maybe even take a photo and post it on WeChat—my Qi Yun could skyrocket."
He remembered the trick from Fate Dao Art: a former Finance Department elder had constantly sought photos with powerful figures. People assumed he had deep connections with wealthy elites, and his Qi Yun soared—though in the end, he couldn’t withstand the backlash.
Ji Yuanchi spoke.
"Hello, I’m Ji Yuanchi from Wanfa University’s Civil Engineering Department. Is there something you need?"
But in Wen Wuya’s eyes, Ji Yuanchi, Gong Shuijin, and even Ying Xin—all were the same.
Once inside the Civil Engineering Department, they were all just workers.
Even if he knew their ranks—Level 2, 4, 6—he didn’t care.
To him, a 10th-floor cultivator, they were all from the lower tiers.
He found it amusing whenever lower-tier people tried to distinguish themselves by rank.
How absurd.
The class-based discrimination among the lower realms was truly laughable.
Only those from the 1st floor held any real fascination in Wen Wuya’s eyes—like rare creatures, relics from a primal, untamed age.
(End of Chapter)
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