Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 227 - 21: Kui Niu Thunder Roar Mastered, Breakthrough to Eighth-Grade, Erecting the Heaven and Earth Spirit Bridge!_3

Chapter 227: Chapter 21: Kui Niu Thunder Roar Mastered, Breakthrough to Eighth-Grade, Erecting the Heaven and Earth Spirit Bridge!_3

Actually, Zhao Xing’s worry was unnecessary. The secret techniques practiced by the Human Clan always prioritized maintaining the human physique; otherwise, they were banned by Great Zhou from being disseminated.

Only the Outer Sect and barbarian clans had no such taboos in their quest for power.

"Seven days, I wonder how many transitions I can achieve."

Zhao Xing put on his clothes and went outside to start his first training session.

....

"Hic!"

Zhao Xing let out a loud hiccup,

the first training session ended in failure.

"Gulp~"

Opening the bottle of Lung Gold Spirit Liquid, Zhao Xing took a sip, protecting his lungs.

"Hiccup, hiccup, hiccup~"

Zhao Xing had a series of hiccups before completely dispelling the side effects of the failed training.

"Damn~hic~I’ve even learned to sound like a rooster."

Zhao Xing couldn’t help but laugh at himself.

He felt he had done everything right, but the result was still a failure.

Where did it go wrong?

Zhao Xing didn’t rush into training again; he stood still, reflecting on his mistakes.

An hour later.

The second training session began.

"Roar!"

A violent roar emanated from Zhao Xing’s mouth, rippling outward in waves.

The grass on the ground bent sideways instantly, cut in half, and the remaining stems stood straight.

Swish~

The locust tree continuously shed its leaves, broken branches flying everywhere.

"Gulp~"

Zhao Xing took another sip of Lung Gold Spirit Liquid and looked at his progress panel.

[You have successfully performed ’Kui Niu Thunder Roar,’ understanding the basics, progress +50 points.]

"Indeed, it’s a bit off, just grasping the basics."

Zhao Xing looked at the scattered leaves and grass around him.

If it had been correct, they would have shattered, not been cut.

"Again!"

....

[You have successfully performed ’Kui Niu Thunder Roar’ for the tenth time, understanding the basics, progress 100.]

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[You have successfully performed ’Kui Niu Thunder Roar’ for the hundredth time, forming its shape, progress +1000.]

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[You have successfully performed ’Kui Niu Thunder Roar’ for the thousandth time, bringing it to life, progress +1000.]

...

[You have performed ’Kui Niu Thunder Roar’ for the five-thousandth time, its sound like thunder, progress +1000.]

[Your ’Kui Niu Thunder Roar’ has reached the fifth transition.]

[Kui Niu Thunder Roar: Mid-rank Martial Skill]

[Category: Sound Wave Secret Technique]

[Progress: Fifth Transition (5241/9999)]

"It’s at the fifth transition now."

"Seven days without sleep, preparing so long, practicing five thousand times, and finally reaching the fifth transition." Zhao Xing’s eyes had a hint of excitement.

Although at the fifth transition, its power already exceeded that of ’Folded Sound Curve’ at the eighth transition.

"Folded Sound Curve, even though I didn’t practice it much, with all my preparation, stronger internal organs, and smooth circulation, it naturally broke through to the eighth transition."

The training of Kui Niu Thunder Roar propelled the breakthroughs of the other two sound wave martial skills, now both Sound Blade and Sound Spike reached the eighth transition.

"Starting tomorrow, the mandatory training will begin. The training will certainly be harsh; a weak Gathering Essence might not keep up with the high-intensity training."

"It’s time for me to break through to the eighth grade."

Zhao Xing returned to his room and began consuming the remaining Earth Origin Red Fruits.

"I’ll eat!"

Taking a bite of the Earth Origin Red Fruit, Zhao Xing digested it within 15 minutes.

He had previously taken the Fourth Rank Middle Grade Giant Whale Pill rewarded by Dream Palace, strengthening his internal organs.

Now training the sound wave secret technique, his lungs and dantian became further reinforced.

The absorption efficiency naturally improved.

The Earth Origin Red Fruit was effortlessly absorbed by Zhao Xing.

.....

Half an hour later, the eighteenth stage.

An hour later, the nineteenth stage.

Zhao Xing estimated his capacity and consumed all three remaining Earth Origin Red Fruits in one go.

"Boom~"

A vast amount of primordial energy roamed within his body.

Zhao Xing introspected, and with Yin Yang Self Scripture combined with the Gathering Essence Skill, he harnessed this vast flow of primordial energy.

"Very easy."

"Not the slightest blockage or restriction."

Zhao Xing smiled.

"I’ve cultivated many spells, my Dao insights long rivaling many elder eighth-grades, with the inner Five Elements already aligned with the natural laws."

"Receiving ample primordial energy nourishment, my physical body naturally strengthens in accordance with these laws."

Quickly, the breakthrough was complete.

Zhao Xing felt his ears and eyes growing sharper, his five senses enhanced significantly.

The cloud qi in his dantian started spinning faster, and the quality of his primordial energy improved.

"In ancient cultivation, the eighth rank was called the Spirit Bridge Realm."

"Building a bridge between the inner Five Elements and heaven and earth, this is the Spirit Bridge."

Zhao Xing sat cross-legged, practicing his techniques, his gathering speed of primordial energy surged suddenly.

A phantom of the Spirit Bridge appeared above his head, entering through his crown down to his dantian.

"It truly feels different."

"The increase in gathering energy boosts the power of my spells, as the quality of eighth-grade primordial energy surpasses that of ninth grade."

"My Life Soul has passively advanced from Mid Ninth Grade to Late Stage of Nine Ranks."

"This is due to the Seven Spirits nourishing the three souls."

"The Longevity Dao has progressed a small step further."

Seeing the breakthrough completed, Zhao Xing no longer thought much about it and fell asleep immediately.

He had not slept for seven days and nights, now having broken through to the eighth grade, and with mandatory training starting tomorrow, he seized the time to replenish his energy.

....

The seventh day of the fifth lunar month, a month after the separation of institutes.

Before Mao Hour, Zhao Xing was woken by the sound of a drum.

"Dong!"

It felt as if the drum was being beaten right next to him.

Zhao Xing got up quickly, listening intently.

"All Minister of Agriculture Reserves of the Nine Armies, assemble at the Southwest Training Ground of Yang City."

"Anyone not present by the third drum roll, regardless of rank, will be expelled from the reserve and sent back to their place of origin!"

Then came a rapid drum roll in his ears.

"The first drum has begun."

Zhao Xing did not dare to delay.

He immediately got up, dressed, and rushed toward the Southwest Training Ground of Yang City.

Outside, figures were also hurrying by.

The war drum signaled a call to assemble.

Missing the third drum roll could be considered lenient; in wartime, it could mean beheading!

Now, it was just training, but being late meant no appeals from anyone, whether from the Four Great Institutes or other subdivisions, would be accepted.

Leaping onto the main street of Yang City, the crowd thickened.

"The second drum roll, run!" someone shouted.