Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 281 - 43: Zhao Xing is shocked; it turns out to be him, the unparalleled Grassman Skill!_2

Chapter 281: Chapter 43: Zhao Xing is shocked; it turns out to be him, the unparalleled Grassman Skill!_2

What is a "Self Grassman"?

The Self Grassman, also known as Clone Grassman or Ten Thousand Skill Grassman.

It belonged to the high order in the Grassman Skill.

It focused on strong controllability and strong expandability.

Based on the Reconnaissance Grassman, Divine Movement Grassman, and Powerful Grassman techniques, the caster could use the grassman as a clone to speak, observe, and even fight.

What was strong controllability? The things the Self Grassman could do were numerous, just like having a second body, something other grassman techniques couldn’t achieve.

As for strong expandability, it could integrate all grassman techniques!

For example, the "Divine Movement Grassman" and "Powerful Grassman" techniques Zhao Xing currently practiced, if he continued to delve deeper, could be merged to create a "Divine Movement Powerful Grassman," or even combine three or four techniques.

However, other combined grassman techniques could handle at most three or four kinds, while the Ten Thousand Skill Grassman, based on the "Self," mimicked one’s internal Five Elements operating mechanism completely, theoretically allowing unlimited integration.

The Ten Thousand Skill Grassman also represented the ultimate goal of the Grassman Law School—to accommodate ten thousand skills, and even the three souls!

Even if the physical body withered, by transferring the three souls to the grassman, achieving undying and eternal existence!

The ideas of the Self Sect were always quite bold, and the Grassman Skill stream was the most daring among them!

Ignoring these illusory ideals, the burden of the Self Grassman on the mind was also significant. Over time, it could cause irreversible damage to the Life Soul, as controlling thousands of "Self Grassmen" required practicing the "Soul Splitting Technique" to split the Life Soul and strengthen the mind’s control over the grassman.

Each time a new skill was integrated into the Ten Thousand Skill Grassman, the demand on the Life Soul increased, and the mind’s burden grew heavier.

How many grassmen did Liu Tianning control at the time?

"He didn’t catch the later revival period and couldn’t break through that layer of shackles, causing his mind to transform into divine thought, his three souls to ascend. Sole reliance on the Fate Palace for protection led to his inevitable madness."

"Liu Tianning should have been invited to the Ten Suns Cave Heaven; he should still be relatively normal now...right?"

"I should avoid this guy in the future; I can’t afford to be beheaded again in this life." Zhao Xing shrank his head. He now had only one life, and in his prime, this man was favored by Emperor Wu, capable of beheading a prince or an emperor’s son on a whim.

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After observing for a while, Zhao Xing began to seek out grassmen in the Demonstration Square for study and enlightenment.

The Grassman Skills Zhao Xing previously learned in Gucheng were all at the initial stage.

The initial stage of the Grassman Skill heavily relied on "materials."

For instance, the Powerful Grassman crafted using an ordinary Primordial Rice Stalk might even struggle against a strong adult man.

They were only good for scaring off grain-eating birds.

But if Vajra Bamboo was used, the Powerful Grassman would become highly potent, comparable to the strength of a Ninth Grade martial artist.

Of course, the Vigorous Vajra’s actions were simple and lacked technique, simply charging straight forward.

The Grassman Skill relied on quantity, focusing on overwhelming numbers.

However, medium-stage Grassman Skills were different.

They emphasized the technique as well as the material.

The right materials could raise the upper limits, and the spell’s power and effect would also have a high baseline.

Like what Zhao Xing was currently observing.

"Invisibility Grassman."

Zhao Xing touched a mass of air. Although there was nothing visible before his eyes, his hand felt soft straw.

"Even with the most ordinary first-grade straw, the concocted grassman could become invisible; this is the power of the spell."

"The Invisibility Grassman essentially practiced the ’Invisibility Technique,’ utilizing the power of the Five Elements to hide."

"But hiding a living being was much harder than hiding an inanimate object."

The Human Clan’s ’Invisibility Technique’ belonged to high order, as humans were alive, with life fluctuations, blood and energy fluctuations, primordial energy fluctuations, and Five Elements Power fluctuations—all very complex and ever-changing, making it difficult to hide.

But relying on the grassman, it was merely a medium-stage skill as the grassman only involved ’Five Elements Power fluctuations.’

It was relatively easy to deceive the enemy.

"Combining the Invisibility Grassman with the Reconnaissance Grassman, merging a medium-stage skill with an initial stage one, was relatively easy. It could be used for reconnaissance, being secretive without risking oneself."

"If the Divine Movement Grassman Technique could be combined as well, forming a triad, it would be the best scout."

The Invisibility Grassman was walking back and forth around the plaza, alternating around the flowerbeds, the square, and the soil nearby.

To facilitate learners’ comprehension, this Invisibility Grassman was constantly adjusting its position.

Using Inspection and Five Elements observation, Zhao Xing could clearly see its presence and observe its internal changes.

"Integrating into the Five Elements Power of the world, changing with the environment."

Zhao Xing followed the Invisibility Grassman, walking back and forth.

About fifteen minutes later, the Invisibility Grassman spontaneously disintegrated, scattered into a pile of straw on the ground.

But soon, a golden light flew out from the palace and landed on the straw.

"Buzz~"

The scattered straw quickly reassembled and gradually formed into an Invisibility Grassman again.

When the final step was completed, the grassman became completely invisible.

Zhao Xing watched for a while and vaguely gained some insight.

Because his Bright Eyes Technique had reached the medium stage of perfection, and his Five Elements observation had also advanced to the medium stage. This technique was referred to as Five Elements observation all the way to the high order.

[Inspection] paired with [Five Elements observation].

Zhao Xing observed the essence of the Invisibility Grassman, with the weaving steps being secondary, easy to grasp with a casual glance.

"After the third trial, there’s likely to be a ranking competition. While the Invisibility Grassman may lack combat power, this technique shouldn’t be missed."

"Learning it would make it easier to master the ’Invisibility Technique’ later."

The "Willow Weaving Method" taught by Xue Wenzhong included the Invisibility Grassman.

When Xue Wenzhong demonstrated it, Zhao Xing couldn’t learn it at the time but merely noted it down.

Reflecting now, he realized there was a significant difference between Old Minister of Agriculture and Liu Tianning’s methods.

The Old Minister of Agriculture was only of Ninth Grade himself. He learned this technique from the "weaving" perspective, exactly replicating the movements to stabilize the internal Five Elements operation.

But Liu Tianning’s Invisibility Grassman demonstrated the essence from the core.

Even removing one or two straws was inconsequential; Zhao Xing even felt that chopping off a hand would still maintain invisibility.

That method wouldn’t work with the Old Minister of Agriculture’s approach.

One plucked hair would break the invisibility. It wasn’t the Old Minister of Agriculture’s fault; the key difference was the vast disparity in understanding of Daoist Skill between them.

Now Zhao Xing could confirm that Liu Tianning was indeed a genuine native of Taihe County, a direct descendant of Liu Zonghai.

[You’ve observed the grassman demonstration and comprehended the medium-stage spell ’Invisibility Grassman.’]

[Invisibility Grassman:1/9999]

[Effect: The body follows the Five Elements Power, hidden within the world]

"Rise!"

When the grassman disintegrated again, Zhao Xing didn’t wait for the golden light to fly out from the palace but cast the spell himself.

"Buzz~"

The scattered straw quickly assembled, forming into a rather rough grassman that slowly became invisible.

Why rough, you might ask? Because its head was tilted, and its feet were splayed outward.

But this didn’t hinder it from being an Invisibility Grassman.

"Though it’s a bit ugly, it can still be used."

"Take a few steps."

Zhao Xing ordered the Invisibility Grassman.

The grassman wobbled as it walked.

"There are still some issues."

Zhao Xing pondered, noticing a half-second lag in the Five Elements transformation when the grassman moved from the flowerbed to the square.

In that half-second, a hazy shape was revealed; even without spells, keen eyes could spot it with a careful look.

"Let’s try again."

Zhao Xing disbanded the grassman and found another set of materials nearby to continue practicing.

In the Ten Thousand Skill Palace.

Liu Tianning glanced at a corner of the square, showing a hint of surprise.

"He analyzed the essence and learned it with just one observation?"

"And the first casting, though the grassman was ugly, was already effective."

"This child has quite a talent for Grassman Skill."

How keen was Liu Tianning’s eye? He could tell at a glance that Zhao Xing had great talent in Grassman Skills. He didn’t need to watch long; just by observing his initial practice, he could judge this.

Because Zhao Xing’s learning was through analyzing the essence, and he succeeded.

Most others couldn’t do it, starting with "learning the form" to practice.

"Huh? What is he doing?" Liu Tianning glanced again, then chuckled and shook his head. "This kid, so mischievous!"

He was using the Invisibility Grassman to pull people’s belts.