Summit Farmer
Chapter 709: The Goal is Foundation Establishment

Chapter 709: Chapter 709: The Goal is Foundation Establishment

As they walked along, Peter Brown also discovered that there were indeed many mortals here, and the Cultivation World was not only for cultivators. The only difference was that the spiritual energy here was much denser than Earth, but the overall social pattern hadn’t changed much.

Of course, the biggest difference between the Cultivation World and Earth was that this was not a world of technology, but rather a society that resembled a blend of ancient Hua Nation feudalism and slavery. In such a place, slaves were abundant, and there were numerous people from the lower classes. As long as one had power and influence, they could rise above others, with cultivators holding the most privileges.

"Mr. Brown, here in the Cultivation World, there is a boundary at the Foundation Establishment level. No privileges until one reaches that level."

Levi West noticed Peter’s interest in the social structure here and made a remark.

"What do you mean?" Peter looked at Levi West.

"Foundation Establishment is the most basic dividing line in this world. As long as you reach Foundation Establishment, you can go to the official mansion to obtain certification. With this certification, your Spirit Fields will be exempted from taxes, and you will have access to the nation’s basic resource allocations. In practice, you’ll become a member of the privileged class. Unfortunately, despite my many years of effort, I have been unable to reach Foundation Establishment!"

"So if I reach Foundation Establishment, I won’t have to pay taxes on my Spirit Fields?"

"That’s right. Not only that, but the number of Spirit Fields you can purchase will also increase."

It seemed that one’s cultivation determined a person’s social status here!

Peter thought back to the imperial examination system of Ancient China. He guessed that successful candidates in Ancient China were equivalent to the Foundation Establishment level here, and only by reaching this level could one gain qualifications to enter the official system.

Thinking about it, Peter couldn’t help but smile. The Cultivation World was indeed a very special place.

His current cultivation was only at the Qi Refining Eleventh Layer, still quite a distance from Foundation Establishment!

Now that he understood the situation here, Peter knew that his priority was to become a Foundation Builder as soon as possible. Otherwise, he would have no chance to develop in the Cultivation World.

"Mr. Brown, to be honest, our county here is actually a subsidiary of the Vast Sky Order. Only by entering the County do you truly become a member of the sect, and your potential will be limitless. If you cannot enter the County, not only will it be difficult for you to obtain cultivation resources, you may also become a target for suppression."

Hearing this, Peter was somewhat surprised and looked at Levi West, "The County will suppress loose practitioners?"

With a solemn expression, Levi West looked around before speaking in a low voice, "Think about it, the nation is practically the Vast Sky Order. If you want to survive in this sect without truly being part of it, how carefree can you really live?"

Peter nodded, thinking that this was indeed the case.

"Although I am enrolled in the academy in the County, I am not an official of the County. However, because of this connection, I am able to be the village chief and have some connections. Your situation is different, having those Spirit Fields means you have no future unless you enter the County."

"Didn’t you say that you need to reach Foundation Establishment to enter the official system?"

Peter felt a little dizzy, not really understanding the situation here.

Levi West laughed, "I haven’t reached Foundation Establishment either!"

Continuing, Levi West said, "Everyone with spiritual roots can enroll in the Academy to study. By paying a hundred cultivation coins, you can study for a year. I suggest you enroll. With such a status, your Spirit Fields can be secured."

Peter imagined the scenario, which should resemble the recruitment of disciples in a cultivation faction from the novels he read. He guessed that the lowest-ranking disciples would probably be outer sect disciples.

"Where do I go to enroll?"

Peter decided to follow local customs. Since this was the case here, he would just develop accordingly.

This time, Peter didn’t plan to be high-profile, but instead, he wanted to develop quietly, obtain resources, and then use them to support Earth.

Hearing Peter’s intention to join the Academy, Levi West beamed even more, "Without hiding anything, the County has evaluation criteria for us village chiefs. Every few years, we must recommend someone to enter the Academy. The better the recommended person, the better our political achievement. I think your performance should be good. If you can enter the Academy, it would be a completed task for our village. As long as you keep developing, we can get rewards to improve the villagers’ living conditions."

Peter laughed, "So that’s why you persuaded me to join the Academy, it’s all for the task!"

Levi West also smiled, "It’s rare to have a talented person; it’s good for everyone."

Peter didn’t mind, and asked, "Can I still enroll at my age?"

"Anyone under a hundred years old can enroll. The only hard requirement is that those who can’t advance in ten years will be expelled, just like me. At first, I made good progress, but after reaching the Qi Refining Sixth Layer, I couldn’t advance anymore. When ten years had passed, I had to leave the Academy!"

As he spoke, Levi West couldn’t help but sigh.

"Ten years without progress? Aren’t there plenty of resources?" Peter asked curiously.

Levi West replied with a bitter smile, "Indeed, there are allocated resources, but the Cultivation World doesn’t have unlimited resources. The higher one goes, the more resources one needs. Some people, no matter how much good stuff they eat, simply can’t advance."

"So it only takes a hundred cultivation coins to enroll?"

"Yes, you can enroll with just a hundred cultivation coins, but after that, if you want to spend more, that’s another story."

Peter smiled bitterly, "After all this talk, I have almost no cultivation coins left. I can’t even enter the Academy."

Levi West smiled, "I don’t have much money, but I can get together one or two hundred cultivation coins. To be honest, if you are willing to join the Academy, it would be one task completed for me. Otherwise, our village would have to pay too much money. This is beneficial for everyone."

So that was the case!

Peter realized that there were many similarities between the Cultivation World and Earth. Many tasks had to be completed, and Levi West was probably forced into this situation.

"Mr. Brown, remember one thing: without entering the Academy, there is no future; without reaching Foundation Establishment, you are not an official. Your current goal should be clear - Foundation Establishment!"

Foundation Establishment!

Peter decided in his heart that he really needed to enter the Academy.