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Chapter 511: Alchemy Path, Jin Dan Score?
Obtaining the Military License through the Military License Exam was undoubtedly the most conventional and common path for the majority of majors at Wanfa University. But in the elite discipline of the Alchemy Department, the number of licenses issued and the channels through which they were granted were significantly greater than in departments like Civil Engineering.
At this moment, Ciji Zhenjun was explaining the intricacies of the system to Zhang Yu.
“The Military Alchemy Engineering Certificate is divided into two classes: Class A and Class B.”
“Class A covers various alchemical products—Spirit Artifacts, Spirit Armors, Armors, Flying Swords, puppets, and more.”
“Beyond passing the exam, Class A licenses can also be earned through alternative routes. For instance, if one creates a prototype of a Military-Grade Alchemy Product, then successfully passes the Alchemy Skill Test and Review, they can be granted the license ahead of time.”
“Class B, on the other hand, focuses primarily on Alchemy Technique.”
“To earn a Class B Military Alchemy Engineering Certificate, one must pass the relevant exams—but there are also early-grant pathways. For example, winning top positions in annual competitions such as the Spirit Artifact Design Competition, Spirit Armor Design Competition, or Flying Sword Design Competition…”
“These competitions emphasize innovation and design ability, not just raw Alchemy proficiency.”
“For instance, your Senior Sister Ye Xingli placed in the top five among all universities in the Spirit Armor Design Competition. Her design secured a patent and earned her a Class B Military Alchemy Engineering Certificate, along with the cultivation technique Tai Xu Shen Qi Ce.”
“Later, she independently completed a prototype of the Zhen Kong Jie Bian Tu, passed the Alchemy Skill Test and Review, and obtained the Class A Military Alchemy Engineering Certificate. She has since fully completed the Zhen Kong Jie Bian Tu.”
Ciji Zhenjun smiled faintly, flicking his finger. A cascade of light appeared before them, displaying Ye Xingli’s dense and impressive record—her competition rankings, her Spirit Armor designs, academic scores, and comprehensive performance evaluations. Zhang Yu was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of achievements.
Ciji Zhenjun said, “Once you join the Alchemy Department, you can follow this path too—aiming to secure both types of Military Licenses early. After all, whether it’s technique or Spirit Armor, using Military-Grade tools earlier means you start accumulating spiritual cultivation resources sooner.”
“Right now, during undergraduate studies, Foundation Establishment is the peak. To obtain the Jin Dan Qualification Certificate, you’ll need to pass the Postgraduate Entrance Exam.”
“But that doesn’t mean you should do nothing during your bachelor’s years. Breaking through to the Jin Dan stage is relatively simple—but the difference between one Jin Dan and another? That’s like heaven and earth. Many top students, even after fulfilling all credit requirements, don’t rush to graduate. They’re using their time to prepare for the future breakthrough into Jin Dan.”
Ciji Zhenjun continued, “In the old days, Jin Dan was ranked in nine grades. A third-grade Jin Dan was considered a genius; a first-grade Jin Dan could directly enter a sect.”
Zhang Yu asked curiously, “What about now?”
Ciji Zhenjun replied, “The nine-grade system is considered too crude. Now, after connecting with the Ling Realm, cultivation scores are directly calculated. A Jin Dan scoring 10,000 is barely acceptable. 100,000 is considered excellent. 300,000 makes one a standout among schools. And above 500,000? That’s a Jin Dan among Jin Dans.”
Zhang Yu quickly asked, “So, what kind of Jin Dan scores high?”
Ciji Zhenjun said, “It’s a two-stage process—before and after achieving Jin Dan.”
“Post-Jin Dan scoring is still far off. We’ll leave that for another time.”
“For now, let’s talk about preparation before Jin Dan.”
“To forge a high-quality Jin Dan, you must first purchase an inner pill. The higher the quality, the more expensive it is. Simply put, breaking through to the Jin Dan stage requires money.”
“Secondly, during the pill-refining process, the cultivator’s own Spirit Root, Technique, and the quality of their Spirit Armor all significantly impact the Jin Dan’s score. The better these elements are, the higher the score.”
“And if you have other high-quality Spirit Artifacts, elixirs, or formation diagrams as support? Even better.”
Ciji Zhenjun concluded, “In short, the more advanced and powerful your Military-Grade Techniques, Spirit Armors, and Spirit Artifacts you master, the higher your Jin Dan score will be.”
“So during university, you must seize every opportunity to accumulate spiritual cultivation resources. Master more Military-Grade power—this will allow you to forge a stronger Jin Dan faster and more efficiently in the future.”
Zhang Yu nodded. This aligned perfectly with his own plan of accumulating strength to sweep the Top Ten League grand slam.
But he still felt some hesitation about the path Ciji Zhenjun had laid out.
He asked, “Teacher, you said we can win design competitions to earn Class B Military Licenses? But wouldn’t that be difficult?”
Ciji Zhenjun replied, “Design competitions rely heavily on inspiration and innate talent—arguably the least wealth- and background-dependent path available.”
“By taking this route, you first earn a Class B Military License, cultivate Military-Grade Alchemy Techniques, and your Alchemy skills will grow rapidly. Then, when you create a prototype of a Military-Grade Alchemy Product, securing the Class A license will be effortless.”
Hearing this, Zhang Yu felt an even deeper unease.
It wasn’t that he lacked Alchemy talent or creativity—he just had no sign of inspiration from his Feather Scroll.
If the Feather Scroll offered no boost to creativity or design, then even with unparalleled genius, how could he possibly succeed?
Zhang Yu sensed instinctively: “With the Feather Scroll’s limitations, I’m likely unsuited for the design competition route.”
He then asked, “What if I skip the design route entirely? What if I directly try to create a prototype of a Military-Grade Alchemy Product and earn the Class A license straight away?”
Ciji Zhenjun smiled, saying, “Let’s take Tian Ri Huang Shen as an example.”
He flicked his finger again. A dense, intricate web of light appeared—thousands of interwoven skill trees, like gnarled roots, branching out endlessly.
Ciji Zhenjun explained, “To craft Tian Ri Huang Shen, you must first master Advanced Thermal Energy Spiritual Technology. To master that, you need to learn the following seven foundational techniques. And to master those seven… you must first master their foundational prerequisites…”
Zhang Yu listened for a while and felt his head throb. Internally, he thought: “To learn a technique, you must first learn its foundation. To learn that foundation, you must learn its foundation’s foundation. Then its foundation’s foundation’s foundation…”
Staring at the overwhelming skill tree, Zhang Yu muttered inwardly: “How long will this take? When will it ever end?”
Seeing Zhang Yu stunned, Ciji Zhenjun said, “Now you understand?”
“Mastering Military-Grade Alchemy Techniques—especially our department’s own Tai Xu Shen Qi Ce—allows you to progress faster on the Alchemy path. It lets you bypass countless intermediate steps in material refining, Spirit Artifact molding, and martial energy transmission. With this technique, you can achieve things others can’t, saving immense time.”
Zhang Yu nodded. “It’s like one person still struggling to master True Fire Processing Technology, while another already cultivates Yuhuo Shenjian and controls true fire.”
But as he reflected on the Alchemy knowledge in his mind, a new idea struck him.
He suddenly asked, “Teacher, if I were to refine a Spirit Artifact related to Advanced Thermal Energy Spiritual Technology—wouldn’t that mean I’ve already mastered the technique?”
Ciji Zhenjun chuckled. “You can’t refine a Spirit Artifact without first mastering the technique.”
Zhang Yu thought: “Not necessarily.”
He recalled every time he cultivated Alchemy schematics and learned to craft Spirit Artifacts. Especially during each upgrade of the Feather Scroll, vast amounts of Alchemy knowledge and experience flooded his mind.
That’s when he realized: “The 20x acceleration from Taiqing Jing already makes my learning speed astonishing.”
“And the Simulated Reality Laboratory allows me to repeat Alchemy experiments endlessly.”
“Plus, the Feather Scroll only cares about repetition, not quality.”
“If I fully utilize the Feather Scroll’s power—through repeated, accelerated practice—I can master the refining of various Spirit Artifacts. And in turn, this mastery will rapidly deepen my understanding of the underlying techniques.”
“In that case, I might not need months or years. I could meet the requirements for a Military-Grade prototype in a fraction of the time.”
“This is far more reliable than chasing design competitions.”
At this thought, Zhang Yu felt a surge of clarity. In his mind’s eye, the complex refining requirements for Military-Grade Spirit Artifacts were no longer abstract skills—they had transformed into tangible schematics.
All he needed was to master these schematics, and he’d master the techniques behind them.
Ciji Zhenjun’s eyes narrowed slightly, watching Zhang Yu.
“Hmm? You’ve already made up your mind?”
Zhang Yu said, “Teacher, I’d like to try refining a prototype of a Military-Grade Alchemy Product first. Let’s see if I can earn a Class A Military License.”
“Ah?” Ciji Zhenjun’s expression shifted. “This path is far more difficult and time-consuming, but it builds deeper knowledge and stronger foundations. It’s the kind of path that leads to explosive growth later.”
“I showed him the hardships, and yet he still chose this route.”
“Very well,” Ciji Zhenjun said calmly. “You’re welcome to try. The next design competition is still months away. Use this time to study diligently. If at any point you feel overwhelmed, you can always switch paths.”
Hearing Ciji Zhenjun’s approval, Zhang Yu exhaled in relief. Then he asked, “Teacher, which Military-Grade Alchemy Product should I aim for?”
“Refining Spirit Artifacts is simpler than Spirit Armor. As for Spirit Artifacts, Tai Hao Sheng Lu Jian Zhen involves Flying Swords and Sword Arrays—too many gaps in your knowledge.”
Zhen Kong Jie Bian Tu involves several advanced Dao Arts. You’d need to catch up on a lot of theory, and cultivation would cost a fortune.”
Bishui Jinjing Armor hasn’t been fully deciphered yet—too early for you.”
“After considering all options, Tian Ri Huang Shen is the best fit.”
“After all, it’s a puppet. If you succeed in refining it, it’ll assist you in your work and experiments. And the knowledge and skills gained will greatly benefit your future Spirit Armor refining.”
With that, Ciji Zhenjun sent Zhang Yu the blueprint of the Tian Ri Huang Shen prototype.
This prototype wasn’t yet Military Grade—it was merely a top-tier Enterprise-Level Spirit Artifact. But if Zhang Yu could successfully refine it, it would prove he had the capability to craft the complete Tian Ri Huang Shen.
Moreover, when Zhang Yu opened the Design Diagram, he found every component meticulously broken down—each requiring specific courses, knowledge, and techniques. Everything was laid out clearly, eliminating the need for students to wander blindly, asking countless questions.
(End of Chapter)
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