Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 173 - 3: Ten Suns Cave Heaven, Military Minister of Agriculture Officer’s Training Regulation (third update)_2

Chapter 173: Chapter 3: Ten Suns Cave Heaven, Military Minister of Agriculture Officer’s Training Regulation (third update)_2

After borrowing the path, one must walk double the borrowed distance purely on their own, without relying on spells or external forces.

Completing the repayment within a month had no adverse effects.

If it exceeded a month, the oppressive force from the mysterious symbol would deform any spell or secret technique used.

The severity would grow worse, and if it surpassed a year?

One would never need to repay in this lifetime.

"We have arrived in Datong Prefecture?" Zhao Xing asked, "Crossing twenty thousand miles in half a quarter hour?"

"Yes," Long Xiao nodded, "To be precise, it’s twenty thousand and eighty-three miles."

"Once you enter the Ten Suns Cave Heaven, it’s best to complete the distance within a month, without using spells or external aids, relying solely on your physical body, the same goes for the little cat."

"Meow?!" The small mountain cat was a bit dumbfounded.

Did that mean it had to walk over thirteen hundred miles every day?

It would exhaust the cat to death!

"Mew mew~" The mountain cat rubbed against Zhao Xing’s chest.

Could I not walk?

"Do you want to become a dead cat?"

The mountain cat’s ears flattened instantly.

Never mind, walking over a thousand miles a day was not that far.

"Phew~"

Chen Shijie also walked out from the fire pit.

Then the three left the altar fire pit and exited the branch courtyard.

In the Prefecture City, they boarded the Flowing Cloud Flying Boat and continued their journey.

"The westernmost part of Datong Prefecture is Xier County."

"So why is this boat flying east?"

"Long Xiao and I are heading to Xier County to meet the Marquis. You are to enter the Ten Suns Cave Heaven first."

Chen Shijie said, "You need to complete the new recruit training, including the training program of the Military Minister of Agriculture Officer."

"We will first escort you to the eastern entrance of the cave heaven and then head to Xier County."

Zhao Xing understood. He looked at the mountain cat in his arms, "Can I bring it inside?"

Chen Shijie said, "The training program is very demanding; you won’t have the energy to take care of the mountain cat. Let me look after it for you."

"Fine." Zhao Xing didn’t argue and handed the mountain cat directly to Chen Shijie.

After all, it had been staying at the Chen Mansion, familiar with the place, indulging in food and drink. The mountain cat didn’t resist the decision, although it was reluctant to leave Zhao Xing.

"If you need anything in the Ten Suns Cave Heaven, don’t hesitate to tell us," Chen Shijie said slowly, "The assessment and training for the Military Minister of Agriculture Officer are very rigorous, with intense competition."

Long Xiao also said, "Currently, there are nine stationed armies in the Ten Suns Cave Heaven, so you will likely have many companions in training. If anyone were to bully you, we will certainly help you settle the score."

"But if you lose to someone of the same realm, we won’t intervene."

Zhao Xing nodded, "Don’t worry, I will not let the Divine Might Army be shamed."

.....

The Flowing Cloud Flying Boat flew east for half a day, spanning numerous cities and towns, before it began to enter a mountainous region.

"The entrance to the Ten Suns Cave Heaven is in the Wanfeng Mountain Range of Datong Prefecture. We are now entering the military-controlled area."

"Look, many people are also heading this way."

Zhao Xing looked up to see numerous Flowing Cloud Flying Boats appearing. With sharp eyes, he could spot at least a hundred boats around, all heading in the same direction.

"Roar!"

At that moment, a faint dragon roar echoed from the cloud layers behind.

Hearing this, Chen Shijie immediately controlled the Flowing Cloud Flying Boat to lower its altitude and veer to the side.

"Phew~"

Moments later, the thousand-meter clouds behind suddenly stirred.

A massive dragon head suddenly emerged from the clouds.

The mouth of the dragon head formed a small whirlpool, and the surrounding clouds were shredded, stirring up strong winds.

The dragon head was already enormous, but it was still just the tip of the iceberg.

Zhao Xing noticed that the dragon head was attached to a nearly hundred-meter-long ram.

Following that, the deck, the ship’s body, and the nine-story pagoda on the ship slowly came into view.

A colossal beast!

Looking at the Dragon Head Tower Ship, Zhao Xing had only one thought in his mind.

"That’s the Tiger Flood Dragon Army’s banner," Chen Shijie explained, "It’s also the highest-ranked among the nine stationed armies in the Ten Suns Cave Heaven. They ranked three hundred and nine in the last military drill. The Tiger Flood Dragon Army is commanded by Marquis Mingwu."

"Let’s let the Dragon Head Tower Ship pass first."

Encountering the Dragon Head Tower Ship, one could only steer clear from afar. Its massive body swallowed the clouds and stirred the winds. If too close, a small Flowing Cloud Flying Boat could be capsized.

As the Dragon Head Tower Ship passed by, Zhao Xing watched from afar, seeing rows of soldiers standing on the deck. They radiated mighty auras, exuding an imposing presence even from a distance.

The Tiger Flood Dragon Army’s banner was also very striking; the tiger and flood dragon emblem seemed to come alive in the wind, awe-inspiring and soul-stirring.

"Let’s go, continue our journey."

.......

The Flowing Cloud Flying Boat flew for another hour before it finally began to descend.

Below, amidst the mountain range, a massive lake appeared, surrounded by camps stretching for dozens of miles.

"Phew~"

The Flowing Cloud Flying Boat landed in front of a small palace at the center of one of the camps.

"We’ve arrived. This is one of the Divine Might Army’s encampments on the perimeter. This palace is one of the armories. Let’s first get you equipped," said Chen Shijie.

After Zhao Xing was promoted to a ninth-rank official, some of the Minister of Agriculture Official’s equipment had yet to be issued. Being assigned to the Divine Might Army naturally meant it would be issued here.

"Long Xiao, Chen Shijie, long time no see." Upon entering the palace, they soon met an elder dressed in casual attire.

"Uncle Fang." Chen Shijie and Long Xiao immediately bowed to the elder.

"You’re a bit late in delivering him. The new recruits from other units are already inside," Fang Hong smiled, looking at Zhao Xing, "This is the Zhao Xing you brought from Nanyang County?"

"Yes," replied Chen Shijie, "Quick, meet Uncle Fang."

"Gucheng Zhao Xing, greets Mr. Fang," Zhao Xing saluted, having learned beforehand that this Fang Hong was the Weaponry Repository Director.