[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-life-hundredfold-rewards":3,"chapter-eternal-life-hundredfold-rewards-eternal-life-hundredfold-rewards-chapter-1":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Eternal Life: Hundredfold Rewards",{"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":16,"volume":12,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},508706,766,"Chapter 1: Qi Chuan Standing Out from the Crowd and the Hundredfold Critical Strike","eternal-life-hundredfold-rewards-chapter-1",1,"\u003Cp>The bright sun shone down, blazing like fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red Maple Valley, White Stone Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The annual Spirit Testing Ceremony had arrived as scheduled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive crowd of mortals gathered at the outskirts of the town’s grand square, all eyes fixed on its center, not daring to breathe heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was because there, an Immortal Master from the valley was testing the spirits of the town’s eligible youths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qi Chuan, Lower Eighth Grade Spirit Root.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the center of the square, upon seeing the results of this batch of youths, the Immortal Master spoke in a calm voice that echoed in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, there was a stir among the crowd surrounding the square, accompanied by some soft gasps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For they all knew that possessing a spirit root meant the possibility of cultivating immortality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From now on, this young man named Qi Chuan could shed his mortal status and become one of the esteemed Immortal Masters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They also once had the opportunity, having participated in the Spirit Testing Ceremony at the age of ten. Unfortunately, not everyone is fortunate enough to have a spirit root.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could only remain in White Stone Town for life, having more children in hopes of one of their descendants possessing a spirit root.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I really have a spirit root!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in the Spirit Testing Array at the center of the square, encompassed by a faint glow, a handsome young man opened his eyes, murmuring to himself, a look of disbelief and joy in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man was named Qi Chuan, not originally from this world but from a blue planet, a web novel writer who spent his days burning the midnight oil writing until he died suddenly. Ten years ago, he transmigrated and was born into a Cultivation Clan, the Qi Family of Red Maple Valley, in a mortal town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since learning that this was an Immortal World, Qi Chuan had yearned for cultivation and eternal life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the odds of having a spirit root were too low; among ordinary mortals, it was one in ten thousand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was a member of the Qi Family, with cultivator blood flowing through his veins, more likely about one percent, the hope was still slim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, for the past ten years since he transmigrated, Qi Chuan’s heart has been filled with anxiety over whether or not he had a spirit root.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not, he would remain a mortal for life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, even as a mortal, with the protection of the cultivators from the Qi Family, barring any surprises, he could live a peaceful life, marry, have children, and eventually die of illness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was not what Qi Chuan truly desired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, perhaps due to his identity as a transmigrator, there was some trace of providence at work; he was not left without a spirit root.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this Lower Eighth Grade Spirit Root is a bit too low!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Qi Chuan understood, spirit roots were divided into nine grades: one to three were the highest, four to six were average, and seven to nine were the lowest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Eighth Grade Spirit Root was not the worst, but it was close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This didn’t quite match his identity as a transmigrator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a transmigrator, shouldn’t he have a First Grade Spirit Root, astonishing everyone by seizing first place in the Spirit Testing Ceremony, and thereafter, smoothly cultivating immortality toward the pinnacle of the path?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something must be wrong with this Spirit Testing Array...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it, Eight Grade is Eight Grade. At least I can cultivate; as long as I have some luck and gather some opportunities, immortality shouldn’t be a problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Chuan ended his reverie and accepted reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just then, before his eyes, a line of text slowly appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hundredfold Critical Strike Loading: 0%]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing this, Qi Chuan was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, the numbers on the text fluctuated again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hundredfold Critical Strike Loading: 1%]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it’s a Golden Finger...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, Qi Chuan came back to his senses and then smiled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s widely known that transmigrators have a Golden Finger, except for the unlucky ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Lower Eighth Grade Spirit Root didn’t match his transmigrator status, but with this Golden Finger, it greatly matched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a Golden Finger, immortality was just around the corner!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, this Golden Finger still needs some time to load. Hundredfold Critical Strike... Hmm, I wonder what kind of Golden Finger it will turn out to be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Chuan felt a little curious inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hoped it would be a good Golden Finger, preferably one that let him take it easy and lie flat, avoiding battles outside—a notable danger of the cultivation realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the loading progress, noticing it jumped occasionally, loading quickly; it might just take less than half a day to fully load, at which point the effect would become clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Qi Chuan set his mind at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he turned his gaze to the Spirit Testing Array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Array was not very large; the actual area for testing spirits could only accommodate a few people at a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At present, besides Qi Chuan, there were two others, both around ten years old, bearing expressions of disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint glow around Qi Chuan was gradually fading away, while there was no movement beside the other two—could it be they had no spirit roots?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qi Chuan stays; you two may leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, not far from the array, a Qi Family Immortal Master in a Daoist Robe stood with hands behind his back, calmly announcing their fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two dared not disobey, respectfully bowing before leaving, crestfallen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Chuan then stepped out of the array and stood to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t in the first group tested; there stood another boy with a dark complexion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, brother, you also have a spirit root, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing this, Qi Chuan clasped his hands slightly curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Brother Qi, I am Qi Li, with a Lower Ninth Grade Spirit Root, not comparable to your Eighth Grade Spirit Root. As fellow Qi Family members, I hope you can take care of me in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Li saluted seriously, directly addressing Qi Chuan as elder brother, with a glint of envy in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh... I am Qi Chuan, well, well, we should look after each other.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Chuan hesitated; whether it’s Eighth or Ninth Grade, there isn’t much difference, is there? The two are both ten years old; who’s to say who is elder or younger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two stood in awkward silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Spirit Testing Array was still in operation, testing in groups of three, with the Immortal Master’s voice occasionally echoing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No spirit root, all step back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All step back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All step back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lower Ninth Grade Spirit Root can stay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dear Elder Brothers, I am Qi Fire, with a Lower Ninth Grade Spirit Root. As fellow Qi Family members, I hope you will look after me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, another boy in black robes stepped out of the array, clasping his hands toward Qi Chuan and Qi Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qi Li, Lower Ninth Grade Spirit Root, we should take care of each other.\" Qi Li looked at Qi Fire and raised his hand in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well said, I’m just a Lower Eighth Grade Spirit Root, after all; Eighth and Ninth are the same, let’s look after each other in the future.\" Qi Chuan clasped his hands in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Brother, you have an Eighth Grade Spirit Root!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Qi Fire gaped at Qi Chuan before nodding and standing aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Qi Li and Qi Fire stood to Qi Chuan’s left and right, giving an impression that he was subtly taking the lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Chuan stood with hands at his side, scanning left and right, feeling a bit unnatural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the perilous cultivation realm, standing out too much is never good; as the saying goes, \"The tall tree in the forest bears the brunt of the wind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He furrowed his brows and quietly stepped back, retreating behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given White Stone Town’s size, at most perhaps a hundred or two ten-year-old children attend each year, testing three at a time finishes quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four more people emerged one after another from the array, both male and female, all possessing Lower Ninth Grade Spirit Roots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging brief pleasantries, they stood aside, forming a sort of cohort with Qi Li and Qi Fire, vaguely centering around Qi Chuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of Seven-Star Array is this?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Chuan, seeing himself encircled, leaving no room to retreat, was at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, he thought that with a Lower Eighth Grade Spirit Root, he was already pretty bad, that with so many people at the ceremony, there would naturally be others with better roots to overshadow him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to his surprise, he ended up taking first place!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, Brother Qi Chuan, for taking first in the Spirit Testing Ceremony. Should you become prosperous, don’t forget us!\" Qi Li couldn’t help but offer heartfelt congratulations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, Brother Qi Chuan, for taking first in the Spirit Testing Ceremony. Should you become prosperous, don’t forget us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Qi Fire was taken aback and spoke up as well, not wanting to be outdone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Witnessing this, the remaining four exchanged glances and promptly echoed their congratulations to Qi Chuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Chuan fell silent, not knowing how to respond for a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aren’t these people a bit out of their minds?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around, hoping for another Immortal Seed to emerge, even a Lower Seventh Grade Spirit Root to steal his thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the spirit testing had concluded; there could be no more Immortal Seeds found.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alas, it seems I’m just too outstanding...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Chuan couldn’t help but sigh, accepting reality.\u003C\u002Fp>",1624,"2026-05-30T12:33:57.468Z","2026-06-01T04:31:13.875Z","novelbin.me","19164b4c5cccb3f473faf0324a4478469907182949315f53b8953a653c155bd2","eternal-life-hundredfold-rewards-chapter-2","eternal-life-hundredfold-rewards-chapter-150",534,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-hundredfold-rewards-cover.jpg"]