The third Body Tempering Realm of a Body Cultivator is already considered Minor Achievement in the Ten Directions Body Strengthening Art.
Although Su Ping was not proficient in specific moves, different paths lead to the same destination.
Once he reached the Realm, most Martial Skills could be used with ease, except for those requiring special talents.
After coming out of seclusion, Su Ping went to the study.
Linyue Manor already had a collection of books, and after Su Ping became a Body Cultivator, prominent Families and noble houses proactively sent him relevant books.
From the hundreds of various mortal Martial Arts, Su Ping found suitable striking techniques for his Cultivation Technique, such as fist and leg moves.
He then spent more time reading battle experience notes written by Grandmaster Martial Artists.
"Goodness, Grandmaster Martial Artists in actual combat also prioritize eye-gouging, crotch-kicking, and backstabbing!"
"Hmm... there are also methods for fighting while running when surrounded by multiple opponents."
"Although they can't be fully applied to the Body Cultivator combat mode, they still hold reference value."
Su Ping read ten lines at a glance, finishing two books of experience in less than half an hour.
When he picked up the third book, he found it seemed to be a Grandmaster Martial Artist's meticulous record of his visits to various pleasure spots in major cities across most of the territory under the Crimson Kite Immortal Sect's jurisdiction.
Su Ping's interest was piqued, and he was just about to thoroughly critique whether there was any exaggeration when a maid, Ping'er, called from outside the door.
It was a messenger from the Jinque City Lord's Mansion, notifying him that the Rising Immortal Assembly had been set up, and most people from surrounding towns who were supposed to participate had arrived in the city.
"Coming to this Jinque City for the assembly is naturally no problem for the city's noble families, but for those who travel from afar... one less day of stay means one less day of expense."
"And for me, completing the task earlier also reduces some risks."
"After all, there are bad people among the Loose Cultivators mingling in the mortal world!"
Su Ping silently put the unfinished book into his Storage Pouch.
He then took a carriage with his servants and headed to Jinque City.
Soon, the streets and alleys of Jinque City resounded with gongs and drums.
"The Rising Immortal Assembly officially begins today!"
"From Chen Shi to Zi Shi!"
"It will run for three consecutive days, and anyone who has not participated before is welcome to attend!"
"Hurry and queue up! Participants with a certificate can have free porridge!"
"Those favored by the Immortal Sect can become Immortal Masters!"
Watchmen, constables, and their hangers-on all sprang into action to spread the word.
The two Outer Sect Cultivators, whose morale had been boosted by Su Ping, stood on the rooftops of the City Lord's Mansion and the library respectively, their eyes shining as they patrolled in all directions, guarding against any evil Cultivators trying to take advantage of the chaos.
Although they were only at the first or second Qi Condensation Realm, they had undergone systematic training from the Immortal Sect, and with the aid of Magical Artifacts, sharp swords, and Talismans, they could easily take on two Loose Cultivators of similar cultivation in the mortal world!
Upon entering the city, Su Ping felt a change in it.
It seemed to have become more vibrant?
And the pedestrians on the streets looking at him... their eyes also had more light!
"Is it a glimmer of hope that they or their relatives can be chosen and then rise in status?"
"This Rising Immortal Assembly is comparable to the stabilizing effect of the imperial examination System."
"However, the imperial examination focuses on knowledge, while the Rising Immortal Assembly places more emphasis on talent!"
"In comparison, this Rising Immortal Assembly, which purely relies on talent, seems to be fairer to the lower and middle classes?"
After all, only scions of powerful families like the Ji Family, who could learn Qi Condensation from a young age, could be 100% certain of possessing a Spiritual Root.
For most participants, whether they had a Spiritual Root was only discovered at the Rising Immortal Assembly.
Su Ping walked into the venue and took out the Magical Artifacts for Spiritual Root detection that the Envoy had given him from his Storage Pouch.
It included a complete set of sixteen twenty-millimeter-long Formation Flags and a palm-sized bronze mirror.
"Rise!"
Su Ping was already at the fourth Qi Condensation Realm, so using this set of Immortal Sect Magical Artifacts, which were designed to be wielded by those at the third Qi Condensation Realm, was naturally effortless.
The Formation Flags flew around the training ground in a blink, forming a formation after plunging into the ground with thuds in an outer eight and inner eight pattern.
"Hoo!"
Su Ping slowly exhaled; setting up the formation still consumed a bit of his energy.
At least it cost him one-tenth of his magical power and one percent of his physical strength!
After the formation was complete, Su Ping sat on a tall wooden chair, with the City Lord and City Defense Officer seated to his lower left and lower right, respectively.
Dong!
As the large bronze gong on the high building was struck, the Rising Immortal Assembly officially commenced in Jinque City!
Naturally, the first to be tested were the scions of the local noble families in Jinque City.
The first was a Qilin child from the City Lord's Family.
Around twelve or thirteen years old, with a fair complexion and a boyish charm, he first respectfully bowed towards Su Ping before walking to the center of the inner eight flags.
As the flags vibrated slightly, Su Ping looked at the bronze mirror in his hand.
"Low Grade Spiritual Root, qualified!"
Su Ping announced the result in a calm tone, simultaneously activating the formation to stamp a very faint Crimson Kite mark on the inner wrist of the participant, indicating their qualification.
The entire process involved no personal connections, nor did it require examinations or demonstrations.
It solely relied on talent, and in just ten seconds, it determined the person's future destiny.
Those who qualified were overjoyed, while those who failed were dejected.
There were also a very few carefree ones who joyfully held up the faint black dot on their wrist, signifying failure, and ran off to other places to enjoy free food and porridge.
On the first day, Su Ping also saw the Ji Family girl from Ji Hu's Family.
Su Ping's cultural knowledge was average; he only found her to be very beautiful, in her prime.
And Su Ping, who already possessed one-tenth of a Saint Body, vaguely felt that this girl might have a special Physique related to charm?
This gave Su Ping a jolt of alarm.
A femme fatale was not just a saying in the Cultivation World.
Cultivators would not simply fight to the death for beauty.
But for a high-quality Dao Companion, or an excellent cultivation vessel... they would fight even more fiercely.
Especially if this charming Physique was suitable for certain special cultivation vessel Cultivation Techniques that extended life, even Golden Core Old Ancestors above Foundation Establishment might be tempted!
"I just want to be a Fishing Immortal who lives without contention; this troublesome Physique must absolutely not be taken in!"
Su Ping, who could obtain a Saint Body through Fishing, had no interest in such cultivation vessels.
Su Ping silently recited a Heart Cleansing Incantation and looked at the bronze mirror as before:
"Low Grade Spiritual Root, qualified!"
The formation detection could not identify special Physiques.
However, having a Spiritual Root was enough; no matter how much the Ji Family tried to cling to power, they couldn't stop their daughter from entering the Immortal Sect!
And once she entered the Immortal Sect, she would have nothing to do with Su Ping, the Inspector.
Su Ping recalled the name that had just been announced.
Ji Yufeng!
Su Ping secretly noted it down, vowing to run as far as possible if he ever accidentally came into contact with her in the future!
The Ji Family girl left happily.
In her opinion, by entering the Immortal Sect, she would be able to escape her Family's control and gain most of her freedom!
The Rising Immortal Assembly continued.
Su Ping soon discovered that the number of qualified individuals was not large.
After the initial qualification of various Family's Qi Condensation talents, from noon to midnight, only one farmer's son with a Low Grade Spiritual Root qualified.
After that, no one else passed the Rising Immortal Assembly formation detection.
"It's unusually low."
Su Ping frowned slightly.
After today's Rising Immortal Assembly ended, he immediately asked the City Lord for the records of previous Rising Immortal Assemblies.
From the records he could review, the number of qualified individuals on his first day of the Rising Immortal Assembly was surprisingly ranked second to last!
And the last-place occasion was when Jinque City had just suffered a great upheaval, and its population was less than half of what it was now!