My Martial Arts Level Never Drops

Chapter 341: Chapter 169: Bone Root

They could only barely draw Primordial Power into their bodies, and its circulation was sluggish. Although their cultivation speed was a bit faster than those with Mortal Bones, their potential was limited, with most stalling at the True Essence Initial Realm.

A mid-tier bone like the ”Condensing Essence Bone” had a greatly increased affinity for Primordial Power. It allowed for rapid absorption and condensation of Primordial Power, was compatible with most Basic Martial Arts, and made the cultivation journey much smoother—enough to become a core disciple of the Sect.

Even better was the ”Bone of Acupoints.” Not only did it have an extremely high capacity for Primordial Power, but it also allowed the power to flow smoothly through every acupoint in the body. Whether learning Weapon Martial Arts or Magic Secret Skills, one could master them quickly, and their power would be greatly amplified...

Fortunately, these root bones, though mostly innate, could be gradually improved through cultivation or with precious Treasure Medicines.

But a Dao Bone... was different.

A Dao Bone was an unparalleled, miraculous bone, one in ten thousand, far beyond what a Primordial Bone could compare to. It was considered the pinnacle of talent in the Cultivation Realm.

Those who possessed a Dao Bone could not only perfectly command Primordial Power but were also born with a natural attunement to the Laws of Heaven and Earth. Their cultivation path was wide open, with hardly any of the usual obstacles or bottlenecks.

...More importantly, ascending from a Primordial Bone to a Dao Bone was exceedingly difficult.

It was impossible without a world-class Treasure Medicine!

Just like his senior sister, who possessed the ”Profound Yin Jade Bone,” one of the Innate Dao Bones!

The main reason she was able to secure a spot among the top twelve four years ago was because her ”Profound Yin Jade Bone” had allowed her to soar in the third round’s root bone assessment!

...Ahem, the information above, naturally, was what Qian Ruhai had told Qin Fang.

This allowed Qin Fang to breathe a small sigh of relief.

After all... his master had once tested his bones and told him his innate talent was quite average.

’I probably have the most common and lowest-grade ’Dust Bone’...’

’Senior Brother managed to cultivate to the Peak of Anjin, so he must have a better ’Stubborn Stone Bone’ or ’Muddy Essence Bone’... That’s why he cultivates so fast, and why Master was so shocked.’

But now...

He narrowed his eyes.

His Divine Sense swept over his body, looking at the bones within that now glowed with a faint red light, like Blood Jade.

These root bones were definitely no longer ordinary Mortal Bones.

’My bones started changing after I drank that mysterious liquid. They changed again after I ate the Treasure Fish...’

Qin Fang mused.

As he was lost in thought, the Black Armored Soldier in front held up a register and announced, ”When your name is called, step into the Spirit Testing Array to have your root bone tested.”

He pointed to the side, where an Array on the ground was glowing with a faint white light.

...That was obviously the Spirit Testing Array.

Then, he began calling names.

This time, even the disciples assigned to the Outer Sect were being called... This was clearly to prevent any hidden gems from being overlooked.

Qin Fang, who ranked first, was ironically placed last.

One by one, the Huajin Martial Artists, filled with a mix of apprehension and hope, stepped into the Spirit Testing Array.

”C-389, Shallow Essence Bone, 10 points.”

”C-388, Shallow Essence Bone, 10 points.”

”...”

”C-156, Condensing Essence Bone, 20 points.”

”...”

They went one after another.

Most of them had a Shallow Essence Bone, earning ten points.

Occasionally, one or two would have a Condensing Essence Bone, earning twenty points.

There was a ten-point difference.

But it was useless... these disciples, already assigned to the Outer Sect, were all over thirty years old and wouldn’t affect the top twelve rankings.

”C-74... Bone of Acupoints... 30 points... Promoted to the Inner Sect!”

After one or two hundred people had gone, a ”Bone of Acupoints” finally appeared, causing an immediate uproar.

Standing in the Array was a man in his fifties. Hearing the Black Armored Soldier’s words, he began to tremble with excitement.

On the high platform, many people instinctively looked over.

”A Bone of Acupoints? But he only reached Huajin at fifty? ...Did he start his cultivation too late, or did he have some fortuitous encounter later on?”

They were very curious and quickly sent a constable to inquire.

The fifty-year-old man who had been admitted to the Inner Sect was overjoyed. A moment later, a Black Armored Soldier came over to ask him a few questions.

It was ultimately learned... that he had indeed started Martial Cultivation very late, at almost forty years old. He had only been cultivating for a little over a decade...

This astonished many people.

Forty years old was long past the peak age for Martial Cultivation, yet this man had still successfully advanced to Huajin in just over a decade...

It was a testament to how formidable the Bone of Acupoints was!

”What a pity, what a pity. If he had started cultivating from a young age, he probably would have been one of the top twelve...”

They sighed with regret.

...But there was nothing to be done.

In this world, there were always pearls gathering dust.

The common people in the counties had great difficulty finding opportunities for Martial Cultivation, making it even more likely...

Time trickled by. One Huajin Martial Artist after another stepped into the array, but aside from the fifty-year-old from the Outer Sect who gained entry to the Inner Sect, the rest mostly had the ”Shallow Essence Bone,” their fate sealed in the Outer Sect.

Finally, it was the Inner Sect disciples’ turn.

The level of talent immediately rose.

”C-36, ’Condensing Essence Bone,’ 20 points.”

”C-125, ’Condensing Essence Bone,’ 20 points.”

”C-...”

It was an almost unbroken streak of Condensing Essence Bones.

All those assigned to the Inner Sect were under thirty years old. In total, there were only forty-one of them.

Their serial numbers had been fixed from the first day and wouldn’t change based on performance.

That was why most started with C.

...C basically represented Huajin.

D and below represented Anjin.

At last, it was the turn of people Qin Fang was more familiar with... Shen Han, Fu Chen, and others went up one after another.

Without exception, they all had the ”Condensing Essence Bone.”

Gradually, many eyes began to fall on Qin Fang...

...This was the person who had locked in the top position on the very first day!

The eyes of the people on the Haiman platform in the Inner City flickered.

”He pushed open the Divine Gate at such a young age... This Qin Fang must have at least a ’Bone of Acupoints,’ maybe... even better?”

The voice was laced with anticipation.

”During this time, he had that Chubby Qian from the Wan Tong Commerce Association block everyone who tried to approach him... It seems he’s a person of firm character.”

”Many Elders Within the Sect have been alerted. A lot of them wanted to approach him early, but they were all stopped... stating the need for fair competition. Once he enters the Sect, there’s probably going to be a good show to watch.”

Some of them chuckled in anticipation.

The news that Qin Fang had secured the ’top disciple’ position on the first day had long since spread throughout the Sect.

However, since the Martial Arts Examination was still ongoing, the powers within the Sect couldn’t make any moves.

But today was the final day. Once he entered the Sect, a grand drama of fighting over a new talent was about to unfold.

They were very curious... which hall would this year’s top disciple ultimately join?

And what would his status be?

A True Successor Candidate?

Or...

Directly a True Inheritance disciple?

It was hard to say.

After all, he was already in the True Essence realm, which had saved him a lot of time...

”A Nineteen, test.”

Finally, under everyone’s watchful gaze, it was Qin Fang’s turn.

Qin Fang let out a light breath and walked over.

’I’m also very curious... What level are my bones at now?’

With that thought, he stepped into the glowing array...