[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ascending-to-divinity":3,"chapter-ascending-to-divinity-ascending-to-divinity-chapter-26":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Ascending to Divinity",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2280576,4461,"Chapter 26: Viewing the Mountain Scenery","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-26",26,"\u003Cp>At this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian said: “The talent orbs aren’t something to worry about.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Ling turned her head: “What do you mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian said: “Teacher Zhou Yu sent me a message.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Those with a Level 3 talent receive resource support from the prefectural government.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After enrollment, you can claim a Level 3 resource package.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The package includes a Level 3 talent orb.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Fang couldn’t believe it: “The Linjiang Prefectural Government is this generous? Giving away a Level 3 talent orb like this!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s worth millions of Alliance Coins!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian nodded: “At first, I didn’t believe it either.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Later, I checked the records and confirmed it was true.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Those who obtain a Level 3 talent are extremely rare.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“According to big data statistics.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ninety percent of those with a Level 2 talent are trapped forever in the Divine Bestowal Realm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Among those with a Level 3 talent, only ten percent are trapped in the Divine Bestowal Realm!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If a Level 3 talent student gains a second talent that is also Level 3,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“their cultivation speed increases dramatically!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Their chance of reaching higher realms skyrockets!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Therefore,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“following the theory of resource concentration and the strong growing stronger,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“the Linjiang Prefectural Government announced this support policy three hundred years ago.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the prefecture’s,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“greatest resource support for Level 3 talent freshmen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Jiang Jian spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Ling was also searching through data.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked up at Jiang Jian: “I found it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Before claiming the resource package, you must sign the Divine Oath Contract.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You must not commit acts that harm the school or the prefectural government.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Otherwise, the contract will activate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Prefectural Government’s Prayer Temple will immediately strip your second talent!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian smiled: “Such a precious gift, given to you for free, must come with restrictions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Ling pointed at the screen: “There’s another condition: upon graduation, you must voluntarily sever your second talent and return it to the school.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although talent orbs aid cultivation,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they are fundamentally external objects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each replacement is troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You must go to the local Prayer Temple and request the director’s intervention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian’s identity device beeped with a notification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s Nie Zheng’s real-time message—the one who sent me the cultivation materials...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian pulled up the screen, paused for a moment, then tapped the latest message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Jiang Jian, congratulations on obtaining a Level 3 talent and entering Linjiang Academy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl’s voice was crisp and melodious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian replied: “Thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Zheng’s tone carried a smile: “Senior Jiang Jian, I have a detailed talent combination guide that might help you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she finished speaking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she sent a document: “Senior, I won’t disturb you further.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The message ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian opened the text chat box and sent: “Thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he opened the document and read carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Linjiang Prefecture, 33rd Century, Latest Talent Combination Guide (Personal Special Edition).”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Author: Anonymous.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chapter One: Shu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian became interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His innate talent was precisely “Shu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued reading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It is widely known that Shu is the best talent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It comes with a dedicated cultivation method and is both offensive and defensive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It is equally top-tier in actual combat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But this talent has one fatal flaw.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Its physical foundation is weak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Although most Shu talents,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“can channel Qi to form unbreakable defenses,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“in prolonged battles, once Qi is depleted,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“the once-solid defense collapses instantly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Therefore, the best combination for Shu,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“is a passive talent that restores Qi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shu’s defense is immensely powerful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As long as Qi is sufficient, this defense can be maintained indefinitely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If this combination is unattainable,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“the secondary choice is a passive talent that enhances physical strength.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian exited the screen and opened Linjiang’s online trading platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He filtered for “Qi Restoration” talent orbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Level 3 Orb, Xin: Qi Abundance, Price: 3,500,000 Alliance Coins.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qi Abundance, passive talent: continuously restores Qi in the acupoints every second.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Level 3 Orb, Yi: Clarity of Thought, Price: 2,800,000 Alliance Coins.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clarity of Thought, passive talent: strengthens willpower, accelerating Qi restoration speed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Level 3 Orb, Ti: Meridian Unobstructed, Price: 2,200,000 Alliance Coins.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Meridian Unobstructed, passive talent: increases Qi flow through three major acupoints, slightly boosting Qi circulation speed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Level 2 Orb, Shu: Qi Gathering Art, Price: 750,000 Alliance Coins.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qi Gathering Art: allows finer control of Qi, forming blades for offense or shields for defense, slightly increases Qi circulation speed, includes a dedicated cultivation method.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he browsed the exorbitantly priced talent orbs,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His citizen account balance was 850,000 Alliance Coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These funds,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>in Guangling City,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>were an unimaginable fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But on Linjiang’s trading platform,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>even purchasing a single Level 2 talent orb was barely possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Before enrollment, I have no way to earn Alliance Coins.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These funds must be spent wisely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian swiped his finger and closed the trading platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems now,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I must strive for it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Linjiang Academy branch examination.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The ranking in this exam is crucial.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It determines the amount of supplementary resources you receive upon enrollment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And the Level 3 resource package from the Linjiang Prefectural Government...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian was lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive whale-raft suddenly shuddered!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rumbling sound echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountain-sized vessel gradually rose higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It left Feiguang Platform and vanished into the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a colossal beast among the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Auroras surged along its hull, parting thick clouds as it sailed steadily toward Linjiangzhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue light threads wove together, and a cold mechanical voice spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The vessel has departed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Destination: Linjiang University.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Estimated remaining time: 160 minutes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A muffled sound rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On both sides of the hatch, massive portholes slowly descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The particle glass was transparent, as if nonexistent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The view outside was revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An endless expanse of deep blue sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And beneath the vessel, churning, roaring layers of clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Cabin 1, many students stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They walked to the portholes and gazed out, faces filled with awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Fang also rose and stood before the porthole, exclaiming in shock: “That mountain is that huge!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mountain of indescribable magnitude stretched across the four directions, standing between heaven and earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its peak was invisible, lost to sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed to pierce straight into the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to it, the towering spire of Guangling City\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was like a small house at the base of a skyscraper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What mountain is that…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Fang murmured, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Xuan walked over, smiling: “That mountain is the fu-mai of Linjiang Prefecture.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Its name is Tianzhu Mountain.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Linjiang Academy sits halfway up its slopes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whale-raft’s speed was swift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet that great mountain, in everyone’s eyes,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still stretched across heaven and earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It showed no sign of change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1129,"2026-06-20T01:21:34.271Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","da6bbb99703d7c11ed92140c83d881ef54ef31c0239aca53e6fc1f877c53f501","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-27","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-25",306,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fascending-to-divinity-cover.jpg"]