Chapter 22

Chapter 2: I Have a Pair of Immortal Roots!

This martial technique is too powerful!

Ding Hao was puzzled in his heart. Why would no one take such a powerful martial technique?

Looking further, he saw it written, "This martial technique lies between the innate and the qi refinement stages. Therefore, this technique has two major drawbacks. First, it consumes a huge amount of spiritual energy. The palm force has nine layers, and each layer consumes twice the spiritual energy of the previous one. By the time it reaches the ninth layer, the spiritual energy consumption is astonishing..."

"Ah, I see."

Those who come here to take the scriptures are all innate-level experts. Innate-level experts have not yet opened their original dantian, so the amount of spiritual energy they can mobilize is limited. Cultivating the Nine-layer Fire Palm requires a massive amount of spiritual energy. Even if an innate-level expert reaches the peak of the innate stage, they may not have enough spiritual energy to reach the ninth layer. Therefore, only qi refinement-level immortal teachers can cultivate this martial technique.

However, qi refinement-level immortal teachers have genuine cultivation methods and martial techniques that allow them to release spiritual energy externally, so they don't need to cultivate the Nine-layer Fire Palm.

Thus, this martial technique is neither high nor low, somewhat like a chicken rib.

Looking further, "Second, when cultivated to the ninth layer, the external flame becomes a spiritual fire, which innate-level experts cannot control. After use, there is a high possibility of burning oneself... If not a super-strong mental and spiritual energy user, please think thrice before choosing!"

"A high possibility of burning oneself!" Ding Hao's eyes narrowed, his expression solemn.

Undoubtedly, the powerful Nine-layer palm force is very attractive, but the two flaws are quite significant. The most terrifying part is that the practitioner might be burned, which is very frightening. After all, spiritual fire cannot be extinguished by ordinary water! It is extremely dangerous!

However, after a moment of hesitation, he finally inserted his token into the slot in front of him.

"I have the Star Absorption Stone, which allows me to enter a perfect state of tranquility at any time, so mental energy is not a problem! The celestial intent spiritual energy I obtained far exceeds that of others, and my original dantian is also exceptionally large!"

"This martial technique is very dangerous, but I believe I can control this powerful fire palm!"

Click!

A black hole appeared on the stone platform in front of him, and a light point, like a firefly, flew out.

Ding Hao grabbed the light point in his hand and pressed it on his forehead. Instantly, a cool willpower entered his mind.

...

Not long after, in the main hall of the city lord's residence.

"What? He chose the Nine-layer Fire Palm? Oh, what's wrong with this kid? Did you tell him what I said?" Ling Yunxiao frowned when he heard the report from his subordinate.

The young officer replied, "I did, word for word. Young Master Ding should have his own thoughts."

"What can he know? He's really foolish!" Ling Yunxiao was very displeased with the kid's disobedience and said angrily, "A growth-type immortal root, although it is a super-first-class, is different from other super-first-class roots. It's like walking on thin ice! It can downgrade at any time, or even become a trash immortal root. Instead of thinking about improving his realm and nurturing his immortal root, he goes to learn a cultivation method that harms others and himself. How foolish!"

The young officer asked, "The advantages and disadvantages of the Nine-layer Fire Palm are clearly written. No one has ever dared to take it. Does Young Master Ding have some reliance?"

"What reliance could he have? He's just young, reckless, and arrogant! Did you notice that to kill the Ding family, he even used the Celestial Intent? Where is the demeanor of a super-first-class immortal root genius?" Ling Yunxiao sighed, "I'm really afraid this kid's character will fall into the path of evil."

Although displeased, Ling Yunxiao still took a scripture from the drawer and said, "Send this immortal root cultivation method to him!"

...

At the same time, a young officer whispered something in the ear of the young prince.

"Thank you, young sir." The young prince handed over a small black bag, a cold smile on his face.

"How is it?" Ding Juncai eagerly looked at the young prince.

The young prince said, "I didn't guess wrong. This kid indeed chose the wrong cultivation method! He chose the Nine-layer Fire Palm, truly not knowing the danger!"

Someone behind him was shocked, "The Nine-layer Fire Palm is the one no one has ever chosen? The one that requires superhuman mental and spiritual energy? Did he go crazy to choose this martial technique?"

"He's not crazy," the young prince coldly snorted, "He's breaking the pot and sinking the boat. Even if his immortal root downgrades, he wants to increase his combat power to compete with us in the imperial examination!"

Ding Juncai's face turned tense, "What can we do to counter him?"

The young prince said, "This kid is willing to give up his super-first-class immortal root. We do have some pressure in the imperial examination. So, he chose the fire palm, you should choose a powerful ice palm. It suits your ice-type immortal root. Use ice to counter fire, and we'll fight him with this!"

Ding Juncai's face hardened, "Good!"

Watching Ding Juncai walk into the library, the young prince's handsome face showed a cold expression.

The young prince saved Ding Juncai with only one purpose: to deal with Ding Hao!

By helping Ding Juncai, he hoped that Ding Juncai could consume some of Ding Hao's strength. During the imperial examination, Ding Juncai would first consume Ding Hao, and then he, the young prince, would easily defeat Ding Hao and win the first place in Wuzhou!

Actually, there are imperial examinations in all nine provinces. Why did the young prince specifically come to Wuzhou for the examination?

Because he saw that there were not many strong people in Wuzhou, and he came to compete for the first place! The first place in each province is a prominent figure in the Nine Provinces Academy and can receive a third-level Immortal Ascension Platform reward!

The Immortal Ascension Platform is the most important thing in the Immortal Refinement World!

"Along the cultivation path, there are stumbling blocks and stepping stones. You blocked my path, so I must eliminate you to climb higher!" the young prince said coldly.

Wooden Sculpture Ding Family.

Ding Hao returned home, and all the maids and servants came to greet him, bowing and scraping, looking at him with a wary expression.

In this world, strength is supreme, and the immortal root is the greatest!

Ding Hao opened a super-first-class immortal root, and everyone respected him. No one dared to call him a little waste anymore. The fate of the Ding family's fourth branch was clear to everyone, and they were all afraid of Ding Hao's revenge, so they were all a bit nervous.

"Never mind, you all go about your business." The main culprit was eliminated, and Ding Hao didn't want to hold a grudge against the others.

However, the maid Xiaocui had to be driven away. She was a loyal person to Ding Junjie and couldn't be left. But when he asked, he found that Xiaocui had already fled in fear, so he let it go.

The servants dispersed, and Ding Hao suddenly remembered something and said, "Is the cultivation room ready for me?"

The Ding family had a dedicated cultivation room. Once inside, the door could be closed, and no one would disturb him. In the past, Ding Hao hadn't awakened, and the cultivation room was occupied by the two sons of the fourth branch. Now it was finally back in Ding Hao's hands.

"It's ready, sir. I'll take you there." A servant hurriedly led Ding Hao to the cultivation room.

Before Ding Hao entered the room, a young officer from the city lord's residence rushed over and delivered Ling Yunxiao's cultivation method.

"Thank the city lord on my behalf. I am extremely grateful." Although the cultivation method wasn't useful, Ding Hao maintained the proper etiquette.

The young officer earnestly said, "Young Master Ding, the city lord reminded you that a growth-type immortal root is different from other super-first-class immortal roots. You must focus on improving your realm and nurturing your immortal root. Don't be reckless! Just thinking about increasing your attack power is like pulling up seedlings to help them grow, which is not beneficial to you."

"I understand."

Ding Hao politely sent the young officer away and was about to enter the cultivation room when the big yellow dog followed him.

Long-term perfect tranquility had made the big yellow dog extremely sensitive, like a small leopard, with bright eyes.

"Big Yellow, you know how to strive for progress. Come in with me." After closing the door, he threw the cultivation method given by Ling Yunxiao aside.

"The Star Absorption Technique is my immortal root cultivation method!"

"Other cultivation methods are useless to me!"

Ding Hao sat cross-legged and, after making the big yellow dog enter a state of tranquility, released his immortal root.

A plump little bird hovered above a sea of fire. This was Ding Hao's growth-type immortal root.

"I wonder what this little fat bird will grow into?"

After Ding Hao spoke, he focused his mind, and the immortal root on his head suddenly changed!

The little bird in the sea of fire instantly disappeared, leaving only a black nebula-like vortex!

This black nebula vortex floated above Ding Hao's head, slowly rotating, silent and still, like a black hole.

A calm yet dark aura, mysterious and astonishing!

Ding Hao's face showed a smile.

"Everyone thinks I opened a growth-type immortal root, but they don't know that I actually opened two immortal roots!"

"Double immortal roots!" If Min Zhengyuan were here, he would be speechless. Ding Hao was a rare double immortal root in the Nine Provinces World!

"Not only double immortal roots, but both are super-first-class! Otherwise, how could the celestial intent spiritual energy rise twenty meters high!"

"Others have one immortal root, but I have two! Otherwise, how could I receive the blessing of the immortal maiden?"

Ding Hao's face showed pride. From a little waste to a double immortal root genius, it was partly luck and partly his planning!

"Young Prince, how can you compete with me? I have two super-first-class immortal roots, one open and one hidden. Even if the Flame Beast immortal root is wasted, I still have the black nebula immortal root!"

These two immortal roots, the Flame Beast immortal root was definitely opened due to his original constitution, while the black nebula vortex had a powerful suction force!

When he awakened, the immortal root appeared, and Ling Yunxiao said it disappeared quickly. In fact, it was all absorbed by the hidden nebula immortal root!

Ding Hao took out a thick book from his storage bag.

When he returned, he brought a comprehensive scripture about immortal roots, hoping to find this black nebula immortal root.

However, after flipping through the scripture, he found no records.

"This black nebula immortal root is not recorded in the Nine Provinces World's comprehensive scripture about immortal roots. It must have been opened by my daily visualization of the Star Absorption Stone! I always feel that this black nebula has a dark meaning. The Nine Provinces World is a world of righteous immortal teachers, so I can't let others know!"

"What is this Star Absorption Stone, to make me open such a unique immortal root!"

Ding Hao couldn't figure it out, so he stopped thinking about it and took out the innate test jade token given to him by Min Qingqiu.

"The innate test jade token is divided into five levels: red, pink, orange, yellow, and green. Currently, my mental energy, meridians, and constitution are all at the lowest red level!"

"Although I have two immortal roots, I can't give up either!"

"To make the Flame Beast continuously awaken, I need to keep the levels of my body, meridians, and soul at the highest!"

"Meanwhile, I need to absorb a large amount of spiritual energy to refine the original dantian and improve my realm!"

Ding Hao felt the urgency of time.

There were still six months until the end-of-year imperial examination. He needed to improve his body, meridians, and soul, refine the original dantian as much as possible, and then leave some time to cultivate the Nine-layer Fire Palm!

However, the most critical thing for cultivation now is to have spiritual energy!

To have spiritual energy, he needed elixirs!

To have elixirs, he needed silver!