Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 343 - 17: Five Grotto Heavens, Four Royal Courts, Zhao Xing Receives Title (Double Major - )_2

Chapter 343: Chapter 17: Five Grotto Heavens, Four Royal Courts, Zhao Xing Receives Title (Double Major Chapter)_2

There was no difference in combat power between naturally breaking through and being promoted by the national fortune.

The strength of the physical body’s Seven Spirits was identical.

"But those who break through the realm on their own have stronger willpower and do not need to worry about their realm plummeting after being demoted."

"Ancient cultivation practices test one’s aptitude and mind more profoundly."

Zhao Xing carefully felt the impact of the Earth Evil Power on his body while operating the "Yin Yang Self Scripture" to observe the internal changes and continuously adjust.

The physical pain also gave Zhao Xing a comprehensive review of his cultivation.

This was also a process of enlightenment.

"Drawing the Earth Evil Power into the body to temper oneself, with the Inner Five Elements Heaven and Earth undergoing violent changes, isn’t this the transformation of a person?"

"This metamorphosis is more intense than when I was in the Ninth Grade. However, compared to hundred-year and thousand-year transformations, it is not at the same level."

"From the Seventh Grade realm onward, there is a risk of Qi deviation."

"The so-called Qi deviation can be seen as a terrifying natural disaster occurring within one’s Heaven and Earth."

Zhao Xing recalled some of the Self Sect’s theories on the body’s transformation and now saw a thread of Five Elements Qi flowing through his body.

"Hmm? Did I break through to the second level of the Yin Yang Self Scripture?"

The Yin Yang Self Scripture, first level: Inner observation of the Five Elements.

Second level: Inner observation of the Five Elements, with its Qi like threads.

Third level: Inner observation of the Five Elements, able to see the Five Elements Particles.

"Although I’ve only seen a thread, this is a qualitative transformation."

Zhao Xing was overjoyed.

By being able to internally observe the thread-like Five Elements Qi, he could control it on a deeper level and make more perfect adjustments to his body.

"The spells of the Self Sect will gain additional power as a result."

Thump thump~ Thump thump~

The Earth Evil Power entering the body had already made initial changes to the Seven Spirits.

The pain receded like waves, replaced by a powerful heartbeat, and the numbness disappeared completely.

Zhao Xing felt an unprecedented sense of strength.

"I even have the feeling that I’m so strong, I could punch through the heavens," Zhao Xing smiled.

At this moment, his body had silver bones beginning to form, his essence and blood were like mercury, and his physical strength was comparable to those genius Eighth Grade Martial Artists.

Of course, the most important aspect was the increase in the total amount and quality of Primordial Energy, reaching the Gathering Essence 31st Rank.

"The Earth Evil Power has tempered my Seven Spirits, making my sensitivity to the Five Elements and the principles of Yin and Yang even deeper."

"The Seventh Grade realm is about continually using the Earth Evil Power to temper oneself. When this transformation reaches its limit, it achieves Seventh Grade Perfection."

The breakthrough happened quickly, taking no more than two hours.

The efficacy of the Tao Embryo Pill had fully played out, and with top-notch aptitude and sufficient understanding of the Dao, there was no possibility of failure in the self-breakthrough.

"Let’s go up."

Zhao Xing controlled the octagonal cage Earth Palace to ascend.

Compared to when he descended, his speed was more than doubled.

"Any discoveries?"

As Zhao Xing just floated up from the ground, Xia Jing hurried over to inquire.

"No, how about you?"

Xia Jing shook his head, "We found some traces, but it’s been a long time. After all, being so close to the Yingyuan Prefecture boundary marker, even if there are scouts, they won’t stay long."

"Then let’s pack up and leave. Let’s pry open the mouth of that person from the Hana Tribe first. A single Hana Tribe is enough to take us for a round."

"Indeed." Xia Jing waved his hand, and his shout echoed around: "Pack up!"

....

Just as they walked into the cabin of the ship, they saw Cao Shuang joyfully walking over.

"Hahaha, Mr. Zhao, thanks to you, I’ve completed my third-ring task!"

"Mind your manners," Han Bing said expressionlessly, "You should address him as Mr. Zhao!"

"Yes, yes, thank you, Mr. Zhao!" Cao Shuang bowed with a smile.

"Thank you, Mr. Zhao." Many Ministers of Agriculture behind Cao Shuang cupped their hands in thanks.

Zhao Xing smiled and said, "There is no need for such formalities, everyone. The defense of Cloud City was not my effort alone. Everyone played a part."

Che Shihai said, "That’s different. If you hadn’t come early and set things right in Cloud City, how could we have been officially promoted now?"

"Heh heh, I’m now a Regular Eighth Rank Agricultural Supervisor. It’s really fast."

More than just Zhao Xing had completed the third-ring task. As long as they were in Cloud City, the Ministers of Agriculture also completed the third-ring task at this time.

Because their task direction was the same, some were even easier than Zhao Xing’s.

Many temporary official positions of Ninth and Eighth Grade Ministers of Agriculture became formal official positions.

"I’m a Secondary Eighth Rank now, and this temporary appointment is already void. Returning to the divine temple means getting the official appointment."

"Same for me, hahaha."

Because the defense standard of Cloud City at this time had reached a very high level, and the Southern Desolate Tribes were only using low-rank drills, the impact of natural disasters had an upper limit.

The result deduced by the Creation Plate was that Cloud City would no longer suffer large-scale damage, naturally settling the third-ring task for the Ministers of Agriculture in Cloud City.

"So envious." People from the military department joined in the excitement. Their third-ring task was not yet finished.

Primarily related to the terrain, the Yingyuan Prefecture near the Canglan River allowed the Southern Barbarians to start with natural disasters, so naturally, the Ministers of Agriculture would complete their tasks first.

In places far from river basins, the situation would be different.

If facing tribes skilled in controlling ghosts, the Priests would complete the third-ring task first.

For tribes focused on close combat, the Martial Artists would complete the third-ring task faster.

As for the Mechanical Masters, Doctors, and Ritual Repairers, the speed at which they completed the third-ring task depended only on their abilities, with little influence from the region.

With different enemy conditions, the speed at which officials and soldiers completed tasks varied across regions.

This was neither good nor bad. Some people even died during the third-ring task. Where would you argue about fairness?