BXBX NOVEL Chapter 300 Basilisk-Like Paths
Mubarak smiled and gave the answer. "It is obviously found in the energy reservoir, but in accordance with the rules, the disciples taking part in the ablution need to rely on their own abilities to find it.
The energy reservoir originates from the Mountain Duct and is filled with a peculiar pressure. One needs to constantly circulate one's spiritual energy to withstand the pressure, making it a very taxing search.
In addition, the energy reservoir may seem calm on the surface, but it is filled with danger. Due to the overflowing duct creation energy from the Mountain Duct, the energy that leaks from it turns into various kinds of duct creatures that will give you a headache when you encounter them in the reservoir.
However, because these duct creatures are made from Mountain Duct, if you manage to hunt them, you'll be able to obtain duct-creation energy from their bodies. The bigger the creature, the purer the duct creation energy."
Mubarak smiled and said, "Why else do you think the energy reservoir opens for ten days each time? It's because everyone spends the majority of the first nine days searching, while the Divine Spirit Ablution is held on the tenth day.
Today can be said to be a grand occasion of our Spirit Devouring Mountain which happens once every 5 months. Practically all of the diamond belt disciples will be coming to search for duct creatures and engage in the Divine Spirit Ablution. It's after all something that only diamond belt disciples get to enjoy, and no one would easily let this chance slip by."
He extended a finger and pointed at the sky above the energy reservoir. Ezra's gaze followed and saw an island floating in the air. The island was somewhat similar to an altar, with numerous old and simple stone pillars adorning it.
"That is the ablution altar, and the stone pillars on it are called ablution pillars. On the tenth day, the disciples will head there to borrow the power of the ablution pillars to activate the Mountain Duct, ultimately completing the ablution."
Ezra's gaze filled with interest as he looked at the giant altar in the sky.
"In addition, the Divine Spirit Ablution is also divided into different ranks. When the Mountain Duct is activated during the ablution, basilisk-like paths will appear and coil around the body of the martial master. Hence, the rank of the ablution is based on how many paths appear.
For example, if only 1 path appears, it will be considered a one-duct ablution, the lowest-ranked ablution.
The highest is the 9 ducts ablution where 9 basilisk-like paths will appear. Naturally, the higher the rank the greater the benefits.
Thus, to obtain a higher ranked baptism, you'll have to work hard to search for Duct Creation Energy, because the amount you collect will determine the rank of your ablution." Explained Mubarak.
"9 basilisk-like paths…" An intense look of interest flitted across the prince's eyes. "Senior brother, what rank do you usually obtain?"
Mubarak awkwardly scratched his head. "I don't really stand out amongst the diamond belt disciples of the outer mountains, and can't last for too long in the energy reservoir, which limits the amount of Duct Creation Energy I manage to find. All of my past ablutions have only reached the 3 paths rank.
Some of the stronger diamond belt disciples are capable of reaching 4 paths. I've heard that Lopap from Elder Sonk's faction has achieved 4 paths every ablution."
"If we talk about the 5 and 6 paths ablutions, I'm afraid that only the ranked disciples can reach it."
Ezra's gaze flashed. "What about the top 10 rankers in outer mountains?"
Mubarak could not help but chuckle. "Junior brother Ezra's ambition is not small… however, the top 10 do not need to so painstakingly search for Dragon Creation Energy in the reservoir, because the sect will bestow them a small section of the energy reservoir for their personal use.
They can enter it any time they want, and the Divine Spirit Ablution produced inside is much greater than in other places. However, we are martial masters later and alchemists first. Divine Spirit Ablution only helps in martial prowess, it has nothing to do with alchemy and that's exactly why… everyone should avoid meaningless fights, especially you, junior brother."
"As expected of the top 10 rankers, such treatment was deserving. "Ezra was momentarily overwhelmed, unable to hold back his wicked grin later. "The advantages of the top 10 rankers were truly enviable. To think that they would even be allocated their own personal section of the Genesis reservoir. Compared to the other disciples, they were the ones who received the full support of the sect. Indeed, this sect only worships strong." He said to himself.
However, as the ones who had distinguished themselves from amongst the many disciples, they were indeed deserving of such treatment.
Mubarak also sighed as he nodded. "That's why they need not put much effort into finding Duct Creation Energy for their ablution to easily reach the 7 paths rank.
However, if they wish to attain an even higher rank, they would have to personally venture into the depths of the energy reservoir to hunt the thousand feet long duct creatures. Only by taking the from the bodies of such beasts would their ablution reach the 8th path rank."
Most of the duct creatures in the energy reservoir were about a hundred feet long. It was said that the larger the beasts' bodies, the purer the Duct Creatures. After one reaches the 7 paths rank, one would have to go after the 1000 feet duct beasts in order to ascend to greater heights.
The prince fell into thought for a brief moment, before he inquired, "How strong are the 1000 feet duct beasts?"
When James heard this from the side, he laughed softly and said, "Junior brother Ezra, there's no need for you to consider such matters. You are an alchemist, don't waste your time on martial masters' stuff."
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