Chapter 76

The third floor of the Spirit Art Chamber was not as luxurious as Mu Chen had imagined; instead, it appeared particularly simple. It was just a rather ordinary attic, but the spotless floor still revealed the North Spirit Academy's emphasis on this place. It seemed that everything here was well-maintained.

Mu Chen was also coming to this treasure land, which made all the North Spirit Academy students drool with envy, for the first time. His eyes were filled with curiosity as he looked around.

Teacher Mo walked forward. In the center of the attic, there was a green stone platform, and on it, several exquisite jade boxes were neatly arranged. He waved his sleeve, and the jade boxes opened. Beams of light slowly rose from them, and within those beams of light, there were jade slips of different colors.

"These are all Spirit-level Spirit Arts. You can choose one," Teacher Mo said with a smile, looking at Mu Chen.

"All Spirit-level Spirit Arts?" Mu Chen looked at the at least a dozen beams of light and couldn't help but secretly marvel. Truly, the North Spirit Academy was impressive. This collection was far superior to what his father had.

Mu Chen quickly walked up, his eyes filled with eagerness. The Spirit Arts he was currently cultivating were not many. The only one that could be mentioned was the Senluo Death Seal. Although it had good potential, it was only at the Mortal level. As for the Great Buddha Dharani, it was too profound, and the help it provided to Mu Chen at present was not very obvious.

Therefore, he was in dire need of a Spirit-level Spirit Art to enhance his combat power. Otherwise, he might not have much confidence in defeating Liu Mubai, who was well-prepared, in the competition for the quota a month later.

Mu Chen reached out and held a light ball in his hand. As the light dissipated, a brown jade slip appeared. He glanced at it: "Earth Spirit Wave, Lower-grade Spirit-level."

This seemed to be a Lower-grade Spirit-level offensive Spirit Art. Mu Chen pondered for a moment but shook his head. Although this Spirit Art was good, it didn't seem particularly suitable for him.

Mu Chen put down the Spirit Art and looked at the others. Teacher Mo stood aside, not disturbing him, just watching quietly.

Mu Chen spent about ten minutes selecting among the Spirit Arts. His eyes finally lit up, and he looked at the jade slip in his hand with interest. This jade slip was light green, but it was not an offensive Spirit Art. Instead, it was a movement Spirit Art, and its grade was quite high.

Spirit Shadow Step, Middle-grade Spirit-level. If cultivated to perfection, the user's figure would be as elusive as a spirit, leaving behind confusing afterimages, making it impossible to trace.

Mu Chen had also practiced some movement Spirit Arts before, but those were all too ordinary. This was the first time he had seen one of this grade.

"Have you made your choice? You have good taste, selecting one of the few Middle-grade Spirit-level Spirit Arts here," Teacher Mo said with a faint smile, seeing Mu Chen's expression.

Mu Chen smiled awkwardly and then looked at the other Spirit Arts with some reluctance. In fact, he had also set his eyes on an offensive Spirit Art, but if he chose another one, it would seem a bit greedy.

"Did you see something else?" Teacher Mo raised an eyebrow, noticing Mu Chen's expression.

Mu Chen smiled awkwardly.

"Originally, the compensation was just to let you choose one Spirit Art," Teacher Mo said, looking at Mu Chen, who was rubbing his nose sheepishly. After thinking for a moment, he smiled and said, "But I can make an exception and let you choose another one, with a condition."

"What condition?" Mu Chen asked hurriedly.

"You must promise to defeat Liu Mubai and secure the seed quota for the East Campus of the North Spirit Academy," Teacher Mo said.

"Uh?" Mu Chen was taken aback. This was his goal anyway. He looked at Teacher Mo's smiling eyes and seemed to understand his meaning. He nodded firmly, "Teacher Mo, rest assured, I won't let anyone take what's mine!"

Teacher Mo smiled and waved his hand, "If that's the case, then it's up to you. Choose."

Mu Chen nodded gratefully and then grabbed a jade slip from the selection without hesitation. The jade slip had ancient, glowing characters on it.

Spirit Emperor Finger, Lower-grade Spirit-level. It follows a fierce path, with fingers as hard as metal, capable of breaking bones and tearing tendons.

This was a Spirit Art for finger techniques, and Mu Chen was quite interested in it. He had practiced some Mortal-level finger techniques before and was very satisfied with the powerful offensive capabilities they provided without the need for weapons.

"Oh? A finger technique Spirit Art?"

Teacher Mo was also surprised when he saw Mu Chen choose this Spirit Art. This type of Spirit Art was quite painful to cultivate, as it required the separate training of the fingers, and the intense pain caused by the training was not something ordinary people could endure, given that the fingers are connected to the heart.

"I'm used to it," Mu Chen smiled. There was no such thing as free power; to gain it, one had to pay a price.

Teacher Mo nodded, feeling even more satisfied with the young man in front of him. Talented, not arrogant, and able to endure what others could not, this young man was the most outstanding student he had seen in his years of teaching at the North Spirit Academy.

"These two Spirit Arts, I will also focus on training you for the next month, aiming to help you cultivate them as soon as possible," Teacher Mo said, waving his hand and heading towards the door of the attic.

"I won't let Teacher Mo down."

Mu Chen nodded firmly, looking at Teacher Mo's back. He wasn't the type to express gratitude verbally. Teacher Mo had helped him a lot, and what he needed to do was not to disappoint him and secure the seed quota!

Liu Mubai, this time, let's have a good fight!

Inside the Liu Family's residence in Liu Domain.

"Seed quota?!"

In the hall, Liu Qingtian, the domain lord of Liu Domain, sat up abruptly, looking at Liu Mubai, who had a hint of excitement in his eyes, with some surprise. "How could the North Spirit Academy have a seed quota?"

"I'm not entirely sure," Liu Mubai shook his head, "But it's true."

"This is the first time the North Spirit Academy has obtained a seed quota in many years, right? If Mubai can get this seed quota, he will definitely receive better resources in the Five Great Academies, and his achievements will surpass those of ordinary students there!" Liu Zong was also surprised by the news, then his face lit up with joy.

They were very clear that students who obtained seed quotas were not in the same league as ordinary students.

"Haha, if Mubai becomes a seed student in the Five Great Academies, perhaps by the time he graduates, he might even directly advance to the Three Heavens Realm. At that time, our Liu Domain will not only become the master of the North Spirit Region but will also gain a significant position in the Hundred Spirit Heavens!" Liu Ming laughed heartily.

Liu Qingtian licked his lips, his eyes burning as he stared at Liu Mubai, "Mubai, you must get this seed quota, no matter what the cost!"

"Right, who is your most threatening opponent in the North Spirit Academy now?"

Liu Mubai's eyes narrowed slightly. He recalled his brief confrontation with Mu Chen in the Black Nether Abyss. Although he had hidden much of his strength at the time, he felt, based on his intuition, that Mu Chen had some means.

If there was anyone in the North Spirit Academy who could make him feel uncertain, it was probably Mu Chen.

"Mu Chen," Liu Mubai said softly, "Father, Mu Chen has obtained the qualification for the Spirit Path and cannot be underestimated."

"Mu Chen? That kid?" Liu Qingtian's eyes also turned cold at the mention of the name. He remembered that in the Black Nether Abyss, it was Mu Chen who somehow attracted the Spirit Devouring Bees, helping Mu Feng and the others out of their predicament.

"Brother, that kid is indeed a bit strange. When Blood Slaughter went to kill him, who was only at the late Spirit Movement Realm, he was mysteriously killed," Liu Ming also said, still vividly remembering the incident.

Liu Qingtian nodded, a cold expression appearing on his face, "The seed quota must be in our Liu Domain's hands. Otherwise, it will be a disaster. This matter must be foolproof!"

"Mubai, from today, you will enter the forbidden area at the back of the mountain. Your grandfather will help you cultivate!" Liu Qingtian's eyes flashed, and he said solemnly.

"Grandfather? Grandfather is in the forbidden area? Didn't he go missing for three years?" Liu Mubai was startled and exclaimed.

"Heh, that's just what we told the public. Three years ago, your grandfather entered a deathly seclusion to break through to the Three Heavens Realm. If he succeeds, this North Spirit Region will be entirely under our Liu Domain's control!"

Liu Qingtian laughed sinisterly, "The fools in Mu Domain think that by preventing us from obtaining the Netherbird, they can rest easy. Wait and see, once your grandfather emerges from seclusion, I will make Mu Feng kneel before me like a dog!"

"A newly risen force, thinking it can compare with our Liu Domain in terms of depth? Dream on!"

"Yes!"

Liu Mubai's eyes also lit up with excitement. If his grandfather could personally help him, his strength would surely soar in a month. At that time, what would Mu Chen be?

Thinking of the humiliation he had suffered at Mu Chen's hands in the Black Nether Abyss, Liu Mubai clenched his teeth, a cruel smile appearing on his lips. At that time, he would crush Mu Chen in front of everyone, in front of those who had placed their hopes on him. The most outstanding young talent in the North Spirit Region would be him, Liu Mubai, not this little brat!

(To be continued)