Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 132 - 92: Earth Palace Skill, Ksitigarbha Skill, Myriad Laws Cloud Map_2

Chapter 132: Chapter 92: Earth Palace Skill, Ksitigarbha Skill, Myriad Laws Cloud Map_2

"His internal organs are injured. Do you have any medicinal herbs to heal organs? Let him take some," Zhao Xing examined using the Five Elements Observation Technique. He could already see the person’s internal organs had shifted slightly, with some minor wounds.

"Is it that serious?" The martial artist was scared. He felt much better now but didn’t expect his internal organs to be injured.

"Trust me."

"Uncle Tang, take him for treatment," Zong Shichang naturally trusted Zhao Xing.

After the servants dispersed, he curiously asked, "What kind of method is this?"

"A form of Earth Palace Skill, called the ’Endless Palace,’" Zhao Xing explained. "This spell, based on earth veins, creates a spell-bound palace capable of capturing external objects. Mastering the Earth Palace Skill can even capture divine spirits and demons."

"Legend says there is a spell called ’Demon God Palace,’ capable of capturing powerful divine spirits and monsters, trapping and refining them to death."

"After refining the gods and demons, they can be used as nutrients for plants to absorb."

"Such spells exist?" Zong Shichang’s eyes widened. "Why have I never heard of them?"

There is much you don’t know... Zhao Xing thought to himself.

"Ancient legends are always exaggerated." Zhao Xing said nonchalantly, "The Earth Splitting Technique, Ksitigarbha Skill, Earth Palace Skill, and Xuantu Skill are called the Four Holy Skills of the Earth Advantage Sect. They are all related to earth veins and divine legends."

"What effect does this Endless Palace have?" Zong Shichang asked.

"As you can see," Zhao Xing pointed to the ruined house. "Its capturing power can crush anything and anyone entering the earth palace area."

Zong Shichang looked. Sure enough, the foundation of the house had sunk a foot, three feet lower than the surrounding area.

In the ruins, not a single intact tile or brick could be found, as if everything had been crushed.

"You are more and more like a Military Minister of Agriculture Officer," Zong Shichang remarked. "A regular Minister of Agriculture wouldn’t know such spells. Are you planning to join the military?"

"That’s right," Zhao Xing nodded. "I am considering it."

"Becoming a Military Minister of Agriculture Officer is not easy," Zong Shichang said. "Although you made a successful transition as a Literary Minister of Agriculture in Nanyang County, joining the military requires different selections depending on the military standards."

"Even if you join, your rank would start at the Secondary Ninth Rank. Moreover, I’ve heard that conditions for Military Minister of Agriculture Officers are harsh, often requiring work in bitterly cold areas. Your civil service transition is secure, why endure such hardships?"

Zong Shichang added, "These days, being a civil official is easier and more comfortable."

"Finding a fertile and stable place as a Minister of Agriculture, with no natural disasters and minimal work due to good weather and environment, guarantees a sufficient harvest."

"After a few years, with some connections and bribes, waiting for a promotion would be so pleasant, wouldn’t it?"

Most sons of aristocratic families followed this path. Zong Shichang was a typical aristocratic son and couldn’t understand why Zhao Xing wanted to be a Military Minister of Agriculture Officer.

"Everyone has their own ambitions," Zhao Xing smiled. "The path you mentioned is indeed a way, but it doesn’t suit me."

The number of such cushy jobs is limited. Without connections or financial power, how could an average person vie for a good position?

While it is stable, it is too slow for advancement.

Besides, during this time, Emperor Jing had been suppressing aristocratic families, making the stable path even more difficult.

"Alright, I’ll find you another room," Zong Shichang didn’t argue further.

"An open space will do," Zhao Xing followed him.

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[You observed the fourth-rank middle grade Preaching Painting ’Earth Palace Illusion,’ comprehended the mid-level spell ’Endless Palace,’ remaining insights: 3]

[Endless Palace: mid-level spell]

[Progress: Third Transition (3548/9999)]

[Effect: Based on earth veins, the Endless Palace releases powerful capturing force, capable of stacking three layers.]

"Indeed worthy of a fourth-rank middle grade Preaching Painting," Zhao Xing nodded in satisfaction.

Why did he buy Preaching Paintings instead of receiving spells in a divine temple?

The reason is here.

Receiving spells at a divine temple is random. It can’t always be what you want. Some spells can’t be learned due to thresholds, such as certain spells only available to specific official positions.

Moreover, receiving spells at a divine temple only leads you to the door. Some people with poor talent can’t even get through the door.

Preaching Paintings are different. They are more targeted. If you want to learn a particular spell, using a Preaching Painting is more certain.

Moreover, Preaching Paintings condense the Dao’s insights into the paintings. Observing Preaching Paintings not only allows entry but also, for those with better talent, can skip the entry stage and elevate the spell several transitions at once.

Zhao Xing’s comprehension, talent, and foundation had been significantly improved after half a year of transformation with the Tao Embryo Pill. The effect of the Preaching Painting had reached its highest efficiency.

"This money was well spent," Zhao Xing was very satisfied.

The Earth Palace Skill is equivalent to creating a domain.

In the area covered by the Endless Palace Skill, enemies would find it difficult to move, their speed greatly reduced as if fighting under three times gravity.

Their speed and primordial energy consumption would increase significantly, their techniques would distort, and their combat effectiveness would be greatly reduced.

"Advanced Earth Palace Skills can capture any spell upon release, preventing it from hitting the target. Eventually, they can even capture and transform divine spirits into nutrients... This spell, I will continue to practice," Zhao Xing thought to himself.

The Preaching Painting of the Earth Palace Skill had three more opportunities for insights. It wouldn’t grant new kinds of spells but would continuously enhance the understanding of the ’Endless Palace,’ elevating its realm and specific use.

Zhao Xing put away the painting. Short-term comprehension efficiency would decrease, so he would learn other things first.