Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2783 - 1030:

Could Zhou Fuqiu possess a Spirit Root?

He was absolutely convinced he did!

Without the aid of any Magic Item array or detection, and being underage, the young boy made an incredibly bold assumption.

However, this assumption wasn't entirely baseless.

It stemmed from what people commonly referred to as 'Spiritual Energy Affinity'!

Individuals without a Spirit Root are incapable of perceiving the existence of Spirit Qi. Conversely, having a Spirit Root grants one the ability to sense the ambient Spirit Qi in the world. The specific attribute of one's Spiritual Root dictates their affinity for the corresponding type of Spiritual Qi. The greater the ease and depth of this perception, the higher the Spiritual Energy Affinity, signifying a superior Spiritual Root Attribute. The fabled Heavenly Spirit Root, in particular, possesses the extraordinary ability to bypass interference from other chaotic Spiritual Qi, focusing solely on sensing its corresponding attribute, thereby enabling astonishingly rapid cultivation.

In truth, a Spirit Root has always been present within the human body from birth. The customary age of twelve is chosen because, by then, the body has matured sufficiently, and the mind has developed enough to potentially sense the presence of Spirit Qi.

Even with this development, the perception remains exceedingly faint.

This is precisely why cultivators require specially arranged arrays, which provide substantial and balanced flows of Spirit Qi, to precisely ascertain a Spirit Root's nature using a Magic Tool.

But Zhou Fuqiu was an anomaly!

From his earliest memories, he had been aware of a pervasive energy enveloping him.

Initially, he had no understanding of what this energy was.

Yet, during one meal, his mother casually mentioned that food contained minute amounts of Spirit Qi, beneficial for nourishing the body. It was at that moment he grasped the true nature of the energy surrounding him.

Spirit Qi!

He had been able to sense Spirit Qi since childhood, and strong indications pointed towards it being of the Water Attribute, as his perception of it intensified notably during rainfall.

This implied that his affinity for Water Attribute Spirit Qi was exceptionally high!

In essence, he should possess a Water Attribute Spirit Root.

With this revelation, the formidable obstacle of Cultivation Method was no longer a barrier.

Zhou Fuqiu could not bear to wait until he turned twelve. He perceived the world around him as rife with peril, and he trusted no one; everyone seemed intent on harming him, with the sole exception of his sister.

"Then, let us commence cultivation!"

With unwavering resolve, the boy unfurled the pages of the 'Lu Chan Technique' and assumed a cross-legged posture on the cool study floor tiles, meticulously mirroring the stances depicted in the manual.

Adopting a semblance of practiced skill, he formed a Dao Law Method with his fingers and initiated a cycle of rhythmic breathing.

The initial hurdles described within the text did not manifest.

With the very first breath, the surrounding energy surged into his body with palpable eagerness.

The boy, slightly taken aback yet seemingly prepared, guided this incoming energy towards his Dantian, following the precise pathways detailed in the 'Lu Chan Technique'.

This influx was constant, and whenever his reserves felt insufficient, even greater torrents of energy streamed into him from the external world.

It appeared that as long as he willed it, and as long as his body could sustain the flow, the very heavens and earth would bestow upon him an inexhaustible supply of energy.

Outside the window, a streak of brilliant white light flashed, immediately followed by the ominous rumble of thunder.

Crash!

In the heart of summer, the heavens unleashed a torrential downpour.

Despite the window being left ajar, the boy remained utterly still.

Only when a profound sense of fullness permeated his being did he slowly unfurl his eyes, gently exhaling a breath of Turbid Qi while gazing out at the world with a dazed expression.

Dawn had already broken.

The nascent glow of morning streamed in, bathing Zhou Fuqiu in a luminous aura.

With a mere thought, the unique Spirit Power Fluctuation emanating from Zhou Fuqiu dissipated entirely, leaving no trace as if nothing had occurred.

Yet, only the boy knew the profound truth: he had already become an Immortal Cultivator.

"A single night to attain the Dao, achieving First Level Qi Refinement!"

The expanse of the Silver River stretched infinitely, and the vastness of the starry cosmos was boundless.

Within that profound cosmic silence, a Daoist clad in black robes sat in cross-legged meditation within the void, completely still, appearing devoid of breath.

Only the sharp, dragon-like wisps of Qi occasionally exhaled from his nostrils served as a testament to his continued existence.

Not far from his side, a grey cauldron stood resolutely beneath the celestial canopy.

The cauldron trembled ceaselessly, and from within its depths, various bestial roars intermittently echoed. These were interspersed with furious growls, pitiful wails, and even the sounds of curses, pleas for mercy, and defiant threats.

However, neither the pervasive cosmic silence, the immensity of the starry expanse, nor the ear-splitting roars of the beasts seemed to affect the Black Clothed Daoist in the slightest.

Suddenly!

The eyelids of the Black Clothed Daoist quivered almost imperceptibly as he slowly opened his eyes.

His lips moved subtly, articulating three crucial words.

"Qi Refinement Stage!"

Following this pronouncement, the Black Clothed Daoist's brow furrowed. He began to perform calculations on his fingers, his expression one of deep puzzlement.

"Six years old?"

"Why would he commence cultivation at the tender age of six?"