Clan Cultivation: I Transmigrated With My Smartphone

Chapter 789 645 Heaven-ascending Ladder, Ten Grades of Talent

Lu Xuanji asked, "What is the Celestial Ladder?"

Shi Xue said, "The Celestial Ladder was set up by the Duling Emperor. It can assess the cultivator's aptitude, evaluating aspects such as talent, bloodline, comprehension, will, mental realm, and more. There are ten levels on the ladder, corresponding to ten grades of aptitude. Cultivators with sixth-grade aptitude and above will be highly valued by the Feathered Demon Tribe and given focused training. Back then, I was eliminated, deemed to have no cultivation value, and left to my own devices!"

Reflecting on the past, Shi Xue felt a deep sense of nostalgia and a tinge of sadness.

Lu Xuanji asked, "Are there many with aptitude above the sixth grade?"

Shi Xue continued explaining, "Aptitude of the first grade can only achieve the Golden Core, considered as trash; aptitude of the second and third grades can become a Nascent Soul Cultivator, slightly stronger than trash. Aptitude of the fourth grade can become a Divinity Transformation Cultivator, with less than a ten percent chance of reaching the Refining Void, and less than one percent chance of achieving Harmonization, which is considered average."

"I am of fourth-grade aptitude, belonging to this level."

"Aptitude of the fifth grade has a ten percent chance of achieving Harmonization; sixth grade has a thirty percent chance; seventh grade, as long as one does not fall, is bound to enter the Harmonization Realm."

"Aptitude of the eighth grade has a ten percent chance of becoming a Tribulation Crossing Cultivator; ninth grade has a fifty percent chance of entering the Tribulation Crossing Realm; the tenth grade is sure to enter the Tribulation Crossing Realm!"

The Feathered Demon Tribe values bloodline, but intermarriage with other races inevitably leads to impure bloodlines.

In fact, the number of pure-blooded Feathered Demons is very small.

Many powerful bloodline combinations, although mixed, may have even stronger aptitude.

To assess aptitude, the Duling Emperor set up the Celestial Ladder, which any cultivator may ascend, be they nobles, commoners, or slaves, ensuring equality for all.

As long as the aptitude is good enough, even a slave can rise up and receive focused training.

Aptitude is not everything, but strong aptitude offers more possibilities for reaching higher realms.

Lu Xuanji said, "Xue'Er, what do you think is my aptitude?"

Shi Xue said, "Husband, your aptitude is stronger than mine, it should be sixth grade, possibly even seventh grade."

"Seventh grade?"

Lu Xuanji smiled but did not respond.

Shi Xue said, "Duling City has rules; Shi Qingyu won't act against us, nor dare to, as it's not worth it, but they will continually probe our details... then have fun with us, and then kill us. I once saw some princesses with poor aptitude get played to death by Shi Qingyu!"

Lu Xuanji said, "Do they have hatred?"

Shi Xue said, "My sister has a sixth-grade aptitude, much stronger than mine, but still not as good as those geniuses of the Feather Demon Tribe. So she only finds weaker ones to oppress, to gain satisfaction and happiness."

Lu Xuanji said, "It seems some things are unavoidable!"

...

In the estate, the two temporarily settled down.

Packing things, Lu Xuanji sought to understand the Feather Demon Tribe.

The next day, after getting up in bed and dressing, the two headed northwest of the city.

Sky flight is prohibited in the city, so they could only walk to the northwest position of the city.

There stood a massive structure, resembling a great staircase with ten levels, each capable of accommodating many cultivators.

Some cultivators were climbing the steps, continuously ascending.

Others, upon reaching a step, were forcibly ejected and pushed down.

"Is this the Celestial Ladder?"

Lu Xuanji asked.

Shi Xue nodded, "This is it."

Lu Xuanji asked again, "Are there any taboos?"

Shi Xue said, "No taboos, just don't overexert yourself!"

Lu Xuanji nodded and moved forward directly.

Swish!

Landed on the first step, immediately a surge of pure Qi entered his body, nourishing it, warming it, seemingly activating the potential of life.

"Hmm, this seems nice!"

Lu Xuanji felt a surge of joy.

Buzz buzz!

At this moment, the stairs resonated, and an idea transmitted a cultivation technique named "Flaming Flame Technique."

This cultivation technique can be cultivated to the Golden Core Realm.

The grade of this technique isn't very high, but it's quite well-matched to oneself.

Lu Xuanji flashed and ascended the second step.

Again, a surge of pure Qi arrived, nourishing the body, the physique slightly improved, and meanwhile, another cultivation technique named "Vajra Indestructible Body" was transmitted.

Then, ascending the third step, the fourth step.

With each step, a surge of pure Qi entered the body, unable to improve the cultivator's aptitude, but it could help them unlock bloodline talents and activate potential limits.

Moreover, on each step, a cultivation technique gift was received.

These are the benefits of climbing the Celestial Ladder.

The Celestial Ladder not only assesses a cultivator's aptitude, awakens their bloodline, but also bestows a cultivation technique matching their physique's attributes.

Deng deng!

Soon reached the sixth step.

At the sixth level position, he was the only one there.

Appearing solitary and alone.

People were amazed to discover a peerless genius.

Lu Xuanji flashed his steps again, reaching the seventh step.

At this level, the surge of pure Qi no longer appeared, and another cultivation technique appeared.

Eighth step.

Ninth step.

Tenth step.

Initially, Lu Xuanji wanted to hide something, to hide his aptitude, but considering the benefits of the Celestial Ladder, he no longer concealed anything.

Bang bang bang!

At this moment, in the void, a large bell condensed.