Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 270 - 38: Hou Transformation Technique, Pig Transformation? Feng Qiu Battles Zhao Xing!_2

Chapter 270: Chapter 38: Hou Transformation Technique, Pig Transformation? Feng Qiu Battles Zhao Xing!_2

As for the Hou Transformation Technique for animals and objects, there were not as many elaborate explanations.

Besides, before reaching the third layer of the Seasonal Order, Hou Transformation Techniques were also time-limited. You couldn’t mess around even if you wanted to.

In summary, the Hou Transformation Technique was a powerful category of spells that could be mastered after obtaining the Seasonal Order.

Setting aside those unethical usages, it was excellent for nurturing exotic beasts.

"If you reach the Fourth Transition, even just learning the basics could be endlessly beneficial," Zhao Xing took out the Earth Mirror and prepared for the upgrade duel.

Before long, a notification echoed from the Earth Mirror.

[Divine Might Army Zhao Xing, you have been randomly matched with the opponent ’Feng Qiu’ (Tiger Flood Dragon Army).]

[Random environment: ’Wind and Thunder Canyon.’]

[The battle will begin in sixty breaths; please prepare yourself.]

"Feng Qiu? He also reached the upgrade duel," Zhao Xing recalled that cold countenance. A peerless talent from the upper ranks, he had heard some things about him.

The other talents had their share of arrogance too, but it was within normal bounds. However, Feng Qiu was downright aloof.

He barely socialized and in public, only exchanged a few words with top-ranked geniuses like Shi Yong and Zhuang Ziqing from the Tiger Flood Dragon Army.

"I heard his wind magic is strong. Before entering Grotto Heaven, he already had Ten-Transformation Magic. But my Little Nine Heavenly Gang Wind Skill is only at the Eighth Transition."

"He was devoted to a single technique, making it especially powerful. His wind magic was reputed to be the best among recruits."

He was a formidable opponent, but this was precisely what provided the challenge needed for growth!

"I hope Feng Qiu can put enough pressure on me."

Zhao Xing stowed away the Earth Mirror, waiting for the battle to commence.

........

On another preparation platform, a young man in a blue raincoat with a cold expression opened his eyes.

"Divine Might Army, Zhao Xing?"

"I’m matched with him."

A flicker of battle intent ignited in Feng Qiu’s eyes.

"He was only ranked twenty-ninth when he signed up. I didn’t even consider him significant, but he has grown quickly."

"However, training is one thing, combat is an entirely different matter."

"Before challenging Shi Yong and Zhuang Ziqing, I’ll use you for practice!"

Feng Qiu stored the Earth Mirror and stood up.

....

"Feng Qiu and Zhao Xing are matched," Zhuang Ziqing wasn’t in the dojo at the moment. He had long completed this selection training but still followed the movements of other talents, especially those in his own Tiger Flood Dragon Army and the geniuses from the Geography Institute.

Zhuang Ziqing yawned. He hadn’t closed his eyes for three days and nights. Ever since Zhao Xing had spurred him on, he had been in constant training mode, either training or on the way to training.

By today, he was struggling to hold on and planned to sleep for three more hours before resuming. But upon hearing about the duel between Feng Qiu and Zhao Xing, he decided to stay awake.

"I’ll watch first, then sleep." Zhuang Ziqing had fought against Feng Qiu, but he had no clear concept of Zhao Xing’s combat prowess.

...

The upgrade duel between Feng Qiu and Zhao Xing immediately garnered massive attention among the recruits of the Minister of Agriculture Supervision.

After all, among the more than ten thousand recruits, Zhao Xing and Feng Qiu were top-tier.

Especially Zhao Xing, often ranked in the top three but yet to showcase solid battle capabilities.

[Unable to train], counting that was impossible. How could you count martial skills?

So when Zhao Xing and Feng Qiu collided.

The news spread like wildfire within the Minister of Agriculture Supervision.

"Feng Qiu and Zhao Xing are both in an upgrade duel, quick, watch this!"

"The second top talent of the Heavenly Time Institute versus the second top talent of the Geography Institute!"

"Hey, who are you calling second? In the Geography Institute, Mr. Zhao is certainly ranked first! He won against Zhuang Ziqing last time!"

"Feng Qiu has maintained a winning streak without a single loss, and Zhao Xing has done the same!"

"When these two meet, who’s going to win?"

Hot debates raged within the Minister of Agriculture Supervision.

Even at the military department, Xia Jing and Fu Ying took out their Earth Mirrors to watch.

Fu Ying shouted within the military department:

"Place your bets, place your bets, Feng Qiu from the Tiger Flood Dragon Army against Zhao Xing from the Divine Might Army, any takers? I’m betting on Feng Qiu, starting at 10 points."

"Brother Fu, if you bet on Feng Qiu, who’s going to bet with you? Have the guts to bet on Zhao Xing!"

"Don’t underestimate people," Fu Ying retorted, "Zhao Xing was ranked second last time! I’m betting on Feng Qiu only because he’s from the Tiger Flood Dragon Army. Betting on Zhao Xing wouldn’t feel right."

"I’ll do it." At this moment, Xia Jing approached with a group, "Brother Fu, what’s the maximum bet you would accept?"

"Oh?" Fu Ying smirked, "How much are you looking to bet?"

"Anything less is boring. At least 10,000 points. I could gather more." Xia Jing pointed to the people beside him, "I can gather more here."

"Oh?" Fu Ying’s eyebrow arched, and he called out loudly, "Tiger Flood Dragon Army, where are you? Anyone willing to bet on Feng Qiu with me?"

"I’ll bet 500 points!"

"I’ll bet 300 points!"

"Count me in, 1,000 points!"

"..."

The four military departments were numerous, filled with geniuses who had plenty of points.

Soon, Fu Ying amassed over 70,000 points!

"Xia Jing, I’ve got 70,000 points here. Do you accept?"

Xia Jing scanned Zhang Jie, Hu Bing, and Chen Fang standing behind him.

Fu Ying originally thought Xia Jing and his group would waver, considering they were up against 70,000 points — a hefty amount. But to his surprise, Chen Fa, Hu Bing, and Zhang Jie’s resolve was unwavering.

Where did this confidence come from? Fu Ying was puzzled.

"Accept!"

"Alright." Xia Jing made the call, and Fu Ying couldn’t back out.

With a few words, they finalized a significant wager.

At that moment, the Earth Mirror displayed the live scene.

The battle had begun.

....

Wind and Thunder Canyon was a rather unique map.

It had Gang Wind blowing within, and Heavenly Thunder resonating above.

The canyon extended for three kilometers, but was only fifty meters wide.

On both sides were smooth cliffs, and the ground had pools of water and rocks.

Zhao Xing and Feng Qiu appeared at opposite ends of the canyon.

The distance between them was two kilometers, with only five hundred meters behind each.

The space for retreat was minimal; stepping out of bounds meant losing.

"Swish~"

As soon as the preparation platform’s barrier lifted, Feng Qiu rode the Gang Wind, charging toward Zhao Xing.

"Hmm? Such speed."

Feng Qiu didn’t use cloud skills. One reason was knowing Zhao Xing’s cloud magic was overpowering, and another was he felt there was no need for cloud support.

Charge, cast spells, knock down, victory.

What was the point of using clouds?

"Previously, it was me using this method to rush opponents. Now Feng Qiu is using the same tactic against me," Zhao Xing sneered, "Using this against weaklings made sense. Against me, the second-ranked, too?"

"Swallowing Cloud!"

"Fog Concealment!"

"Yin Wind!"

Zhao Xing bided his time, quickly casting three spells.

The environment of Wind and Thunder Canyon could be leveraged, Zhao Xing’s cloud swiftly absorbing the Thunder Cloud above.

Feng Qiu also harnessed the Gang Wind; as he charged, almost all the Gang Wind in the canyon flowed towards him.

This created a rare scene in the Wind and Thunder Canyon: what was initially a swirl of blue and purple had now become sharply defined!

The blue gathered towards Feng Qiu, while the purple converged into the cloud above Zhao Xing’s head.

As soon as the two entered the battlefield, they quickly contended for the advantage of Heavenly Time.

In terms of first combat perception and abilities, it was evenly matched.

But in the second series of moves, Zhao Xing had the edge.

Because he didn’t charge, whereas Feng Qiu needed time to rush over, Zhao Xing had extra time to cast two more spells.

"Heavenly Frost!"

Buzz~ A layer of white mist descended like a blanket from the sky, carrying a chilling aura toward the blue wind. This maneuver showcased Zhao Xing’s proficiency in the spell [Heavenly Frost].

The blue wind was immediately coated in a layer of white, its speed slightly reduced.

"Heavenly Fire!"

Zhao Xing pointed again, instantly drawing the Fire Element Power above the canyon into several clusters of flames, which shot towards Feng Qiu.

"Two breaths and four spells, such astounding control!" Outside Yunmen, Peng Ran’s pupils contracted while watching the battle, "I know Heavenly Fire, but what’s that white net? I’ve never seen that Heavenly Time Technique before."

"And that cloud of his, isn’t it peculiar? How does it merge into the canyon?"

"You’re wrong, it’s Two Breaths Five Skills. It’s not cloud skills within the canyon." Yang Yang beside him exclaimed excitedly, "I asked Zhao Xing about it, that’s the [Fog Shadow] spell... Hehe, that’s it, that’s it! Five spells at once, Feng Qiu might be in for a big tumble this time!"