[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ascending-to-divinity":3,"chapter-ascending-to-divinity-ascending-to-divinity-chapter-6":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},2280556,4461,"Chapter 6: Spirit Binding","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-6",6,"\u003Cp>At that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blanket on the opposite bed was thrown back, and a startled voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiang Jian, you’re back?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm,” Jiang Jian replied, continuing to organize his desk. “Ji Ming, why aren’t you going home?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Ming sat up, smiling. “My theoretical scores aren’t as good as yours. I’m planning to spend the holiday in the library, plugging my gaps.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took off his headphones and swung his legs off the bed. \"I'm just hungry, Jiang Jian, want to eat together?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian shook his head. “I’ve already eaten.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I’ll enjoy it alone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Ming chuckled, raised his identity device.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Spicy braised pork knuckle rice, stir-fried mushroom soup—total 3 Alliance coins…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bought the meal, tapped the mirror on the desk. “Mirror Spirit, fetch my meal from the cafeteria!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Ming blinked, picked up the mirror, and threatened, “Come out now, or I’ll report you to the dorm supervisor!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This trick always worked before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, the mirror remained utterly still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s strange.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Ming set the mirror down, frowning in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian smiled. “Maybe it’s tired too. Wants a vacation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Ming sighed. “If only I had the Spirit Binding Spell—I’d just wave my hand, drag it over, and interrogate it. Now that’d be impressive…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian raised an eyebrow. “Shu is the rarest of divine gifts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Ming walked over and plopped down beside Jiang Jian. “By the gods, even if I don’t get Shu, give me Wu instead—I won’t complain!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian chuckled. “I think you’re better suited for Yi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whatever, as long as it’s not useless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, Ji Ming turned to Jiang Jian. “Jiang Jian, what kind of talent do you want most?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian shook his head. “As long as it adds divine gift points, I don’t really care about the type.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Ming opened his backpack, pulled out a detailed chart, and pointed to the six talents listed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiang Jian, your theoretical scores are insane—perfect in every subject.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped the paper with his finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even a Level 1 divine gift—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As long as it’s not Ti or Xin, your total score won’t be low.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Divine Gift Exam is personally overseen by a main examination team dispatched by the municipal government.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Divine Gift University of the province also sends proctors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon any talent appearing, the exam team evaluates it holistically and assigns divine gift points as the score.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among these, Shu grants the highest bonus points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian put away his books and glanced at the chart in Ji Ming’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very top was Shu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This divine gift is the rarest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shu—spellcraft, all kinds of spellcraft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Encompassing everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shu often comes with a complete cultivation method, greatly aiding cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once a Shu talent appears, major corporations immediately compete to recruit the bearer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Guangling City has over thirty thousand examinees annually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Divine Gift University has only forty slots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone else, if they don’t want to starve, must find jobs to survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a candidate receives a rare talent within Shu,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They might even be admitted directly to the Divine Gift University, regardless of theoretical scores.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next is Wu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu—martial arts, combat techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This talent is also highly sought after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because cultivation is extremely difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shu and Wu reduce that difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The true purpose of the Divine Gift Ceremony is not to grant talents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is to enable everyone to cultivate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Divine Overview clearly states this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Divine Gift talents are merely Fushu  to opening cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some talents are exceptionally suited for cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They can accelerate cultivation a thousandfold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others are utterly useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most people have average talents—struggling for food and clothing, unwilling to endure hardship, uninterested in cultivation, or simply lazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They remain trapped in the Divine Gift Realm their entire lives, never escaping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu is so highly valued\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because it rarely produces useless talents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Divine Gift martial techniques are also extremely complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They come as full sets, often with separate cultivation manuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu grants very high bonus points—second only to Shu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next is Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yi—willpower, thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Telekinesis, mental acuity, sensing emotions, mental pressure, reading minds—all fall under Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasionally, it yields cultivation talents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But mostly, it leans toward miscellaneous, non-cultivation directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yi’s divine gift bonus points are moderate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They fluctuate depending on the specific talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next is Bing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bing—weapons, forging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weapon usage techniques, weapon forging, spirit-nourishing secrets—all belong here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This talent is unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s a tiny chance of directly receiving a weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Divine Gift weapons are immensely powerful and indestructible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the recipient can use them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the lowest Level 1 weapon is like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the recipient’s death, the weapon turns into worthless scrap, becoming mere decoration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bing’s divine gift bonus points are low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But during the exam, if a Divine Gift weapon appears, the bonus spikes instantly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the same talent level, a powerful weapon’s bonus can rival that of Shu or Wu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next is Xin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xin—intellect, wisdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharp mind, skilled in research, adept at mathematics, or proficient in any academic field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This talent is common.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ninety percent of them are unsuitable for cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xin’s divine gift bonus points are low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, there’s Ti.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ti—physicality, body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robust physique, extended lifespan, disease removal, enhanced specific body parts—all fall under Ti.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine out of ten people get Ti.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This talent is everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ninety-nine percent of them are useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remove one disease, add a few days to lifespan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliminate one virus, clear one pimple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even thickened fingers or enlarged feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless useless talents, a mess of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yu’s “Three-Inch Unruly Tongue” is one of the few “Bodies” that can actually be used.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During lectures, he never feels tired all day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It perfectly matches his profession as a teacher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a Level 2 Divine Gift, even if Zhou Yu speaks without thinking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>his “Three-Inch Unruly Tongue” still produces eloquent speech, automatically filling in the gaps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such cases are rare, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, the Divine Gift bonus for “Bodies” is alarmingly low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My standards are getting lower.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As long as it’s not a ‘Body,’ anything else will do.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Ming held the form, comparing it with Guangling City’s historical data; his earlier confidence had vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jian tidied his desk, returned to his bunk, and said: “If it’s a Level 2 ‘Body,’ it might still be useful—like Teacher Zhou.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Ming sighed: “That’s true, but Level 2 talents are extremely rare.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Last year’s major exam had thirty thousand candidates in Guangling.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fewer than a hundred received a Level 2 talent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, Ji Ming swiped his screen; his expression darkened further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Among them, only thirteen were from the Shadow Zone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1102,"2026-06-20T01:21:34.271Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","945c315dd286633dc36c295e4815e7ecbce004487bc011895f662f990c0f3c2c","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-7","ascending-to-divinity-chapter-5",306,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fascending-to-divinity-cover.jpg"]