Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 224 - 20: Distorted Sounds and Shapes, Zhuang Ziqing’s Shock_3

Chapter 224: Chapter 20: Distorted Sounds and Shapes, Zhuang Ziqing’s Shock_3

[You practiced "Broken Sound, Curved Shape: Sound Thorn" a thousand times, you have quite a bit of insight into this martial skill now, progression increased by 500 points.]

...

[You practiced "Broken Sound, Curved Shape: Sound Blade" five thousand times, you have fully mastered this martial skill, and began to adjust it according to your own physical structure to make it more suitable for you to perform, progression increased by 2000 points!]

[Broken Sound, Curved Shape: Sound Blade had reached the Seventh Transition!]

...

[You practiced "Broken Sound, Curved Shape: Sound Thorn" five thousand times, you understood the intricacies of this martial skill, you have mastered it and your body fully adapted to its use, progression increased by 2000 points!]

[Broken Sound, Curved Shape: Sound Thorn had reached the Seventh Transition!]

....

For three days in a row, Zhao Xing was completely immersed in cultivation.

Whenever he felt tired or sleepy, he used the "Sleeping Bug Spell" to refresh himself.

When hungry, he ate Yuan Fruit to recover, constantly maintaining peak condition.

In three days and nights, Zhao Xing practiced both Sound Wave Martial Skills five thousand times each.

"Practice them five thousand times each to reach the Seventh Transition." Zhao Xing smiled slightly.

The descriptions of these two sound-based martial skills in the martial library also mentioned how many times of practice would lead to what realm.

If not lacking auxiliary materials.

Generally, performing them over a hundred times could result in entry-level proficiency, reaching the First Transition.

Five thousand times, already quite proficient, according to normal talent cultivation standards, could probably cultivate to the Fourth Transition.

If less than this number, it proved that one’s talent was below average, indicating weaker talent in this martial skill.

"The martial library’s big data can help people observe whether they are suited to practice a particular secret skill."

"Looking at it now, even for sound-based martial skills, my comprehension is still quite good."

The difference between the Fourth Transition and the Seventh Transition was significant.

The First to Third Transitions were merely beginner-level in the techniques.

The Fourth to Sixth Transitions meant minor achievements.

The Seventh to Ninth Transitions indicated mastery and in-depth understanding of the techniques.

The martial library’s big data only included the time required to reach the Fourth Transition because whether one could achieve mastery afterward depended too much on personal talent, making it impractical for comparison.

Some might achieve perfection with five thousand practices, while others might still be at the Fourth Transition after tens of thousands of practices.

.....

After resting for a bit, Zhao Xing went out and headed to the Rich Spring Garden.

Tian Shan was a rather responsible teacher, checking Zhao Xing’s cultivation progress every three days.

But today, he was not the only one in the Rich Spring Garden.

Zhuang Ziqing and Han Bing from the Geography Institute were also in the garden.

Though they apprenticed under another teacher, Tian Shan was still one of the Agricultural Officers in the Geography Institute, enjoying top-tier treatment, so they came to seek advice, albeit only occasionally.

"Zhao Xing." Zhuang Ziqing greeted, his voice somewhat hoarse.

As for Han Bing, he simply nodded instead of speaking.

"Both of you...?"

"Yes." Zhuang Ziqing smiled bitterly. "The compulsory training forbids the use of spells, we must cultivate martial skills, and the Minister of Agriculture prioritizes sound-based skills."

Zhuang Ziqing’s face was initially thin, but now his cheeks were puffed up, making his face square-shaped.

Han Bing did not puff up his cheeks, but his throat seemed red and swollen, yet to subside.

It seemed both of them encountered problems during cultivation, so they came to seek Tian Shan’s guidance.

"All here?" After a while, Tian Shan appeared from behind the screen, his steps steady, exuding an aura as grounded as a mountain, quite different from his previous kind and gentle demeanor, seemingly fresh from his own practice session.

"Greetings, Teacher."

"Greetings, Marquis Tian."

"Gre...Gree...tings, Mar...quis."

All three paid their respects, with Han Bing also making the effort despite his discomfort, though it was quite challenging for him.

"Why have you practiced yourself into such a state?" Tian Shan looked at Han Bing, frowning. "In a few days, your voice has completely gone hoarse, and your throat remains red and swollen. You have a severe issue with your exertion, come over."

Han Bing obediently stepped forward.

Tian Shan’s palm moved back and forth over Han Bing’s throat, a light breeze seemed to flow in, making the surroundings seem brighter.

"This technique..." Zhao Xing vaguely sensed a change in the environment. "Could the teacher be using the Seasonal Order for treatment? I can vaguely guess it’s spring-related, but I can’t identify which spell it specifically is."

"All done." Tian Shan said, "There’s no major issue, try speaking."

"Thank you, Marquis Tian." Han Bing hastily bowed, his redness and swelling had subsided.

"Teacher, what spell is this?" Zhao Xing inquired.

"Seasonal Order, Start of Spring, revival of life, its energy can heal all things." Tian Shan pointed to Han Bing’s throat, "His throat has now molted a layer of skin."

Upon looking, Zhao Xing indeed saw some dead skin on Han Bing’s throat.

It was like a snake shedding its skin or a crab molting its shell, replacing old organs and tissues with new ones in the process.

However, such a transformation was very difficult for the Human Clan to achieve. Zhao Xing speculated that Tian Shan’s mastery of the Seasonal Order had reached a stage where he could induce "transformation", at least locally.

"Zhuang Ziqing, your issue is minor, but Zhao Xing." Tian Shan frowned, "You speak as usual, did you slack off these past few days, or did you fail to grasp my meaning and neglected to practice the Sound Wave Skill?"

The latter part of his statement carried a hint of severity; Marquis Tian thought Zhao Xing might have grown arrogant since joining the Geography Institute.

"Teacher, it’s a misunderstanding." Zhao Xing hurriedly responded, "This student has not relaxed."

"Prove it to me." Tian Shan pointed to a stone lion outside the hall.

"Yes, Teacher." Zhao Xing turned around, took a deep breath, and with his chest heaving, opened his mouth and exhaled, sending a sound blade slicing through the air and striking the stone lion.

"Crack~" The stone lion’s ear was instantly sliced off a corner.

"Hmm?!" Zhuang Ziqing, standing nearby, blinked in surprise at the sight.