Beneath the Grand Hall of Primordial Beginning, many buildings and courtyards, even more exquisite and imposing than those halfway up the mountain, were built along the slopes, layer upon layer, looming amidst towering ancient trees. Only the elders and core disciples of the Primordial Beginning Sect could enter and exit this place.

The celestial cloud carriage sped swiftly, circling around Huangdi Peak before landing in a valley behind it.

Spirit Field Valley, as the name suggests, was a valley brimming with spiritual energy. Like a fertile land, generation after generation of new disciples began their cultivation here, planting immortal roots and growing into talents.

Henry Sullivan’s batch was no exception. In a finely constructed classroom, two hundred new disciples waited eagerly as a middle-aged man dressed like a scholar strolled leisurely before them.

“I am your enlightenment immortal master, Elder of Spirit Field Valley, David Clark. For the next three months, you will study spiritual arts and plant immortal roots here in Spirit Field Valley. Any disciple who successfully breaks through and sprouts their immortal seed within these three months will receive special cultivation from the sect, and may even directly enter the inner sect to become a disciple under one of the four main branches. The family stipend will also increase from two hundred taels a year to four hundred taels a year. If you fail to sprout within three months, you will be assigned work, starting as a menial disciple.”

After Elder Clark spoke bluntly, each person was given a gray pill the size of a longan, filled with rich spiritual energy.

“Right now, you are all ordinary mortals, unable to sense the pure spiritual energy of heaven and earth. If you proceed step by step, even the most gifted disciple would need at least a month to sense the existence of spiritual energy. To speed up the process of drawing in spiritual energy, each of you will receive one Spirit Induction Pill per day for the next three months. This will allow you to instantly sense spiritual energy. How long it takes to draw it into your body depends on your own fortune. Remember, after taking the Spirit Induction Pill, its effect lasts only half an hour. If you fail, you’ll have to wait until tomorrow to try again!”

“Drawing spiritual energy into your body depends on your Dao heart and aptitude. Remember to stay calm and avoid arrogance or impatience, or you will not succeed! Remember this well!”

After explaining the method for drawing in spiritual energy, Elder Clark repeatedly reminded them, then lit a long stick of incense.

This incense not only calmed the mind and spirit, but also served as a timer—truly killing two birds with one stone.

Finally, it was time to cultivate immortality. The two hundred excited new disciples each chose a spot to sit, calmed their minds, and swallowed the Spirit Induction Pill. Whether for the four hundred taels annual stipend or the chance to become a disciple under one of the four main branches, everyone was determined to succeed, and the faster the better.

The Spirit Induction Pill melted instantly in the mouth, turning into saliva that flowed into the abdomen. Moments later, Henry Sullivan felt his body lighten, and the previously empty air was now suffused with pure spiritual energy, drifting invisibly and colorlessly, bringing a sense of comfort to the mind.

Although it was the first time Henry Sullivan’s body had sensed spiritual energy, he was not unfamiliar with it—his soul had experienced it countless times when inhabiting the little snake.

Even the most barren places have spiritual energy, though it may be thin. Many spiritual herbs and rare grasses also emit various kinds of spiritual energy. The little snake, with its keen sense for spiritual energy, could detect even the faintest traces, allowing it to find all sorts of spiritual herbs and rare plants.

While Henry Sullivan was still immersed in the wonderful feeling of his body sensing spiritual energy for the first time, some of the other new disciples had already begun trying to draw it into their bodies.

“Bang!” In the northwest corner, a surge of overwhelming momentum erupted as George Washington was the first to successfully draw spiritual energy into his body. Born of royal blood, he had received systematic training since childhood, growing up on spiritual pills and herbs. His immortal seed’s vitality was undoubtedly the strongest among this batch of new disciples. After taking the Spirit Induction Pill, his aura surged, instantly drawing spiritual energy into his body to nourish his immortal seed, which trembled slightly and sent out a tiny root.

After drawing spiritual energy into his body, George Washington’s complexion became rosy, a trace of spiritual energy appeared on him, and his eyes became much more lively than before. Already handsome and elegant, he now exuded an even more refined and noble aura, making people want to approach him yet feel inferior.

George Washington had already left everyone else far behind. In the next three months, as long as he continued to draw spiritual energy into his body and nourish his immortal seed, he could make it sprout as soon as possible. His speed left the enlightenment immortal master, Elder Clark, dumbfounded, his old face flushed with excitement.

It was said that the current sect master, Master Huanglong, had taken a whole cup of tea’s time to succeed in drawing spiritual energy into his body. As expected of someone born of royalty and possessing a purple immortal seed—he succeeded in channeling spiritual energy into his body almost as soon as the Spirit Induction Pill entered his mouth, breaking open the immortal seed and crossing the first threshold on the path of cultivation.

Elder Clark sighed inwardly. No wonder the supreme sects fought so fiercely over a disciple with a purple seed. With such powerful aptitude and comprehension, just judging by the speed of drawing in spiritual energy, his future achievements would be limitless!

Drawing spiritual energy into the body is the first step in cultivation—breaking open the immortal seed and sprouting the immortal root. For those with outstanding aptitude, it is as easy as turning a hand, but for many with weaker seeds, this step can trap them for a long time.

Shocked by George Washington’s display, the vast majority of new disciples opened their eyes, many exclaiming in admiration. Elder Clark counted carefully—fewer than ten were unaffected and still sat with eyes closed in contemplation, Henry Sullivan among them.

His gaze lingered on Henry Sullivan for a moment. This youth faintly exuded a spiritual energy different from that of heaven and earth—extremely weak, yet exceptionally pure, at least much purer than the spiritual energy of Dayu Mountain.