Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 133 - 92: Earth Palace Skill, Ksitigarbha Skill, Myriad Laws Cloud Map_3

Chapter 133: Chapter 92: Earth Palace Skill, Ksitigarbha Skill, Myriad Laws Cloud Map_3

"Second painting, fourth-rank middle grade, Ksitigarbha Skill."

Zhao Xing opened the painting and immediately a vast land appeared before his eyes.

The land was yellow-gray, with countless mountains and rivers, intertwining and flowing like lines before him.

This seemed to be a bird’s-eye view from a high altitude... Zhao Xing thought.

But soon he felt something was off.

"Hmm? Why does it feel so familiar?"

Zhao Xing pondered, carefully observing the yellow-gray lines.

A moment later, Zhao Xing suddenly realized.

The perspective shifted from high altitude to the ground.

When he was on the ground, Zhao Xing found himself naked, his feet stepping into the soil.

Then his whole body slowly sank in, leaving only his head above the surface.

Warmth, moisture, and a surge of vitality flowed from underground.

"I am a tree."

Zhao Xing’s mind was completely filled with this thought. At first, he couldn’t immerse himself, but gradually, he truly felt like he had become a tree, with countless streams of vitality flowing into his pores like water.

He began to grow vigorously in the soil.

As he ’grew,’ his body slowly moved out from the ground, eventually standing on the ground, with only a layer of his feet still stepping underground.

"Buzz~"

The observation ended.

Zhao Xing came back to his senses.

"I wondered why it felt so familiar. It turns out it’s the ’humanized version’ of the Earth Vein Comprehensive Element."

Zhao Xing looked at the panel record.

[You observed the fourth-rank middle-grade Preaching Painting ’Earth Vein Surging’ and comprehended the middle-rank spell [Ksitigarbha Returning Origin·Human Path]. Remaining comprehensible times: 3]

[Ksitigarbha Returning Origin·Human Path: Middle-rank spell]

[Progress: Third Transition (3885/9999)]

[Effect: Steal Earth Vein Yuan Qi, make it your own, allowing the Primordial Energy to be uninterrupted and the spell to cycle endlessly.]

The initial stage of the Earth Vein Comprehensive Element was targeted at plant life.

The middle and high stages were both called Ksitigarbha Returning Origin, but they were more finely divided based on their effectiveness and power.

The human path version of Ksitigarbha Returning Origin was specifically aimed at the Human Clan.

"Just as plants absorb Earth Vein Power, human beings can also absorb it, but the absorption process is more complex."

"The human path Ksitigarbha and plant Ksitigarbha are quite different, and more complex than the Earth Vein Comprehensive Element." Zhao Xing reflected on the differences.

This spell couldn’t be learned by officials in the devine temple, nor would it be taught.

Don’t forget that the series including Earth Vein Comprehensive Element and Ksitigarbha Returning Origin had another nickname: ’Stealing Elements Skill.’

If everyone learned this spell, it would produce a large bunch of Old Six.

This spell was both highly concealed and highly destructive. If everyone could learn it, then everyone would be ’stealing crops.’

"The human path version of Ksitigarbha Returning Origin can aid in cultivation and be pre-arranged in combat, but I have to practice it secretly. Only when I become a Military Minister of Agriculture Officer can I openly use it; otherwise, it would be troublesome."

Zhao Xing didn’t even dare to practice it in the city. If found, he would be invited for tea.

Strictly speaking, this spell was even forbidden to practice on Great Zhou’s land, regardless of whether it was your own land or not.

But why did it exist? Because during Great Zhou’s expansions, this spell was too useful to resist!

"This was found by Lu Qian. It seems someone within the family is secretly practicing. This prohibition is truly a case of allowing the state officials to set fires while forbidding the common people from lighting lamps," Zhao Xing pouted, comparing it to the wealthy in his past life enjoying private jets and pools, causing massive carbon emissions and water waste, yet urging ordinary people to protect the environment and save resources.

"Why should I refrain? I will use it! And I will practice it vigorously!" Zhao Xing thought fiercely.

...

After comprehending these two spells, it was already dark.

Zong Shichang warmly invited him to stay overnight, and Zhao Xing readily agreed without courtesy.

Steward Tang sent a servant to Kangping Square to inform Zhao Ruide and then arranged dinner for the young master and the distinguished guest.

"In the ancient past, in the days of early life, they stood proudly self-sufficient, embracing simplicity and truth. Craftiness arose, needing provision. Who provided for them? Truly the wise ones." Zong Shichang finished reciting and raised his cup to Zhao Xing as a gesture.

Zhao Xing smiled slightly, also raising his cup, "And who were the wise ones? It was Hou Ji. How did they provide? By sowing and planting. In summer they worked the fields, and Tang too harvested crops. As recent as the Zhou canons, the eight policies began with food."

The two were reciting the ’Song of Farming,’ each taking a turn, and whoever couldn’t continue had to drink.

Zong Shichang pondered deeply, struggling to continue, "Prosperous and virtuous, the fields vast and abundant. Flowers and trees flourish, a gentle and solemn wind. Men and women rush to seize the moment. The mulberry women rise early, the farmers stay in the fields overnight."

Zhao Xing continued, "Seasons change easily, kind weather is rare. Couples hope for each other, those in isolation bind together. Consider the wise who still toil in the fields. Let alone these common folk, with dragging attire and folded hands."

Zong Shichang raised his glass and recited, "People live through diligence, diligence avoids shortage. Avoids shortage... what was next?"

Zhao Xing filled his glass, "Stop thinking, drink!"

"Damn, I lost again." Zong Shichang drank it all in one go. "No more, no more, I can’t keep up with you."

"To live in the world requires hard work, hard work avoids lack of food and clothing. Seeking comfort and ease, at year’s end, livelihood is hard to maintain." Zhao Xing continued from where Zong Shichang left off, "In all matters, diligence is key. With so many diligent people around, how can we drink and make merry without feeling ashamed?"

Zong Shichang playfully raised the wine jug, "Stop pretending, let’s drink! And let us be diligent tomorrow!"

Zhao Xing laughed heartily, forgetting all his worries, and indulged in the night with Zong Shichang.

......

Early the next morning, while Zong Shichang was still sound asleep, Zhao Xing was already awake.

He was awakened by the piercing cries of a mountain cat.

"Yowl! Yowl!!" The sound was hoarse, as if being beaten.

"Alright, alright." Zhao Xing got out of bed and opened the door, "Isn’t it still not time for breakfast yet? Why are you in such a hurry? Anyone who hears this would think I’m mistreating you."

"Meow~" The mountain cat became well-behaved as soon as the door opened, its voice softening.

"Look at your behavior." Zhao Xing helplessly opened the bamboo box and pulled out half a dried yellow croaker, "Here, eat."

"Nom nom nom~" The mountain cat happily devoured it.

After feeding the mountain cat, Zhao Xing went outside the room.

Finding a fake mountain, he opened the box containing the scrolls.

Upon seeing the note next to the scroll, Zhao Xing couldn’t help but be stunned, "Hmm? This is Fourth-tier Supreme, Ten Thousand Magical Clouds Picture?"

On the little note was a line of delicate script: "Gifted to you, Ten Thousand Magical Clouds Picture. May your wishes come true."

"Sigh, if you want to give it, just give it. Why leave a note? Women only slow down my spellcasting speed..." Zhao Xing casually tossed the note away, steadied his heart, and began to observe the scroll.