[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ascending-to-divinity":3,"chapter-ascending-to-divinity-ascending-to-divinity-chapter-47":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},2280597,4461,"Chapter 47: Spiritual Potential","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-47",47,"\u003Cp>\"Testing Hall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian extended his finger and swiped across the translucent screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Verification successful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Identity device permission: First Academy freshman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A prompt tone sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The testing hall’s door slowly opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What met his eyes was an extremely spacious hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Giant pillars supported the hall; the ceiling was high, about six meters or more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These testing instruments.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are no different from the one Zhang Jian used.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The testing hall was quiet, with only a few scattered people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian walked up to a glowing orb and raised his wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Identity verification successful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Proceed with cultivation potential test?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold mechanical voice spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian tapped confirm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previously dim orb instantly brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below the orb, array patterns lit up one after another; dense spiritual energy surged and churned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Activate your spiritual energy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The orb spun rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian activated the Pure Spirit True Method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slender strand of pure, invisible spiritual energy curled forth and flowed into the orb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Testing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The array patterns flickered, radiating faint, brilliant light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After nearly thirty seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The testing array finally ceased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A translucent screen condensed before the orb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lines of small text appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Test successful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Spiritual energy potential test duration: 1 minute.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Estimated spiritual energy upper limit: approximately 5% of Divine Bestowal realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In cultivation class, my spiritual energy upper limit was already 5% of Divine Bestowal realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After five hours of cultivation, it’s still 5%.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could the increase in spiritual potential be too minuscule?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So the test can’t detect it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian swiped his finger to close the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the test result hadn’t changed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian himself, when controlling spiritual energy, could clearly sense it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After cultivation, his spiritual energy upper limit had indeed improved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His control and use of spiritual energy had also advanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cultivation is a long, tedious, arduous practice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It cannot be achieved overnight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rushing is meaningless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this through,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian’s mind settled slightly. He opened the academy platform to check his credits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The credits from recycling the talent light cluster had been credited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His remaining credits: 1100.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right now, the most urgent thing is cultivating spiritual potential.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, purchase cultivation room time; then buy cultivation herbs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he pondered, Jiang Jian did not hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He directly navigated to the \"Cultivation Room Time\" page and clicked purchase!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are about to purchase cultivation room time: 10 hours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Credit cost: 100.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Confirm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian tapped confirm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Purchase successful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have spent 100 credits.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your remaining credits: 1000.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After purchasing cultivation room time,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian turned and walked toward the elevator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the corner of the testing hall,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>two students paused their actions and glanced at Jiang Jian, whispering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s Jiang Jian from our academy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His talent is Level Three Art!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He ranked first in this morning’s cultivation class!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Compared to Jiang Jian, that last-place student, Shi Luohua, left a stronger impression on me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s leaving—quick, check his test results!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke, the two hurried to the glowing orb and pulled up the test record.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The public testing hall had no privacy mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"5% of Divine Bestowal realm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No surprise for a Level Three Art!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them narrowed his pupils. \"My spiritual potential is only 1% of Divine Bestowal realm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other wasn’t surprised. \"That’s the advantage of Art—once you begin cultivation, you’re naturally ahead from the start.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>13th floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian stepped out of the elevator and returned to his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The robotic butler smiled broadly. \"Would you like a meal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After closing the door, Jiang Jian sat back on the sofa, opened his identity device, and said: \"Same as yesterday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The robotic butler smiled. \"Spicy chicken noodles. I’ll get it right away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian swiped the screen, opened the Linjiang network platform, and searched for cultivation herbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cultivation herb: 500 Alliance Coins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Made from rare plants, enhances spiritual potential and accelerates cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian’s fingers moved slightly, setting the purchase quantity to 15.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fifteen portions of cultivation herb: 7500 Alliance Coins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Confirm purchase?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian tapped confirm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Purchase successful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your expenditure: 7500 shopping credit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your remaining shopping credit: 52500.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your goods will be delivered by dedicated personnel and vehicle within three hours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closing his identity device, Jiang Jian smelled the aroma and looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The robotic butler had stepped out of the mechanical room, carrying a steaming tray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today at noon, you received one delivery.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The robotic butler set down the tray, turned, and pointed to the box by the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shipped from the academy warehouse. I inspected it—five portions of cultivation herb inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian nodded. \"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five portions of cultivation herb were the prize from the ranking match in this morning’s cultivation class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Added to the fifteen portions he purchased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are 20 portions total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After eating, I’ll take a nap.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian said while eating noodles, “Wake me when the cultivation herbs arrive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The robotic butler brought a cup of mocha, its expression concerned: “It’s already evening; you should rest soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian shook his head: “I’m going to the campus cultivation chamber tonight—I won’t be back to rest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The robotic butler said: “Your schedule shows a theory class at 9 a.m. tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian smiled: “Ten hours—after I leave the campus cultivation chamber, I’ll go straight to the lecture hall.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the robotic butler froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its database contained countless records of first-year students’ daily routines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet among those countless records,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>there was absolutely none like Jiang Jian’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A student who moved into the campus cultivation chamber the day after enrollment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One reason is that cultivation chamber time must be purchased with credits—extremely expensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, most students gradually slack off mentally, alternating between effort and laziness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the corner of the living room stood a virtual gaming pod and a virtual headset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These facilities offered extremely high realism and were provided free by the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They allowed students to relax after studying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Jiang Jian had never even touched them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Credits aren’t enough!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Far from enough!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian leaned back on the soft sofa, eyes gently closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet his thoughts never ceased flowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One thousand credits, if spent entirely on cultivation chamber time, would buy only one hundred hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far too little to sustain his long-term cultivation plan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian did not know that\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the campus cultivation chamber was among the most expensive facilities in the entire academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most students only used it when hitting a bottleneck or stuck at a cultivation barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, gritting their teeth,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they would spend precious credits\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to buy a little chamber time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The amount\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>was usually one or two hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anything more would cause these students real pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because credit acquisition channels were extremely limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from the initial credits awarded upon enrollment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the only way to earn credits was by accepting “learning tasks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Learning tasks were dangerous—so much so that students feared them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one wanted to take them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>credits could buy an enormous variety of things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anything available on the Linjiang network was also on the academy platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And things not available on the Linjiang network were also on the academy platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I follow my plan and live permanently in the campus cultivation chamber,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll consume at least one hundred credits per day.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian opened his eyes, activated his identity device, and logged into the academy platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He navigated to the “Learning Tasks” page.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The page was densely packed with hundreds of learning tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their rewards ranged from dozens to over a thousand credits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But all these tasks appeared grayed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian tried clicking “Accept.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His identity device beeped: “Permission insufficient!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian frowned and clicked the help button on the right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A semi-transparent screen immediately popped up with an explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Detection indicates you are a new student.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“New students cannot accept learning tasks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A new student is defined as any first-year student within seven days of enrollment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Access will be unlocked after seven days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian swiped away the screen, expression calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I still have ten hours left in the campus cultivation chamber.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The remaining one thousand credits can buy another one hundred hours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seven days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“More than enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian gently closed his eyes and rested quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1369,"2026-06-20T01:21:34.271Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","39cbf764a927f7a302ce1f626e0514772cc573c508d9811081259c2e8aa5af7b","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-48","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-46",306,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fascending-to-divinity-cover.jpg"]