Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 356 - 19: Continuously Comprehending High-Level Methods and Unlocking the Pacifying Barbarian Battle Merit List! Zhao Xing Leaves Retreat! (Two in One)_5

Chapter 356: Chapter 19: Continuously Comprehending High-Level Methods and Unlocking the Pacifying Barbarian Battle Merit List! Zhao Xing Leaves Retreat! (Two in One)_5

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On the first day of contemplating in the Earth Vein Hall, the Earth Splitting Technique made the first breakthrough.

[Earth Evil Thunder: High-level Spell]

[Progress: Beginner]

[Effect: Invoke Earth Evil Thunder to attack, the exploding thunderballs bring with them an erosion of Evil Qi.]

"This Yin Thunder Skill was the first to break through."

Zhao Xing watched the several illusory blue orbs floating in front of him; the blue orbs danced around, utterly devoid of any might and even somewhat cute.

"Combined with the Endless Palace and cloud suppression, it explodes over a vast area."

...

On May 20th, a sinister wind blew through the Earth Advantage Hall.

Zhao Xing once again grasped a high-level spell.

[Yin Wind’s Malignance: High-level Spell]

[Progress: First Transformation]

[Effect: The yin wind carries malignance, annihilating both body and spirit]

"Compared to the mid-level yin wind, Yin Wind’s Malignance carries a force of Earth Evil, not only stealing souls but also inflicting severe damage to the physical Seven Spirits."

The breakthrough of the yin wind amounted to a First Transformation, backed by a mid-level spell as its base. As for those newly discovered spells, they are still unmastered, only barely grasped.

...

Subsequently, Zhao Xing spent another ten days in contemplation within the Earth Advantage Hall.

To his surprise, the Gambling Dog Battle Technique actually made a breakthrough.

[Volcano Skill: High-level Spell]

[Progress: First Transformation]

[Effect: Causes the earth to randomly form one or several small volcanoes, erupting Earth Vein Fire.]

"Volcano Skill." The image Zhao Xing just contemplated emerged in his mind; it was a volcano erupting ten thousand feet high, the sky turned completely fiery red, the ground was engulfed in smoke and ashes, and the earth was completely cracked, making it nearly impossible to burrow and escape.

"The high-level Volcano Skill is no longer just the Earth Splitting Technique, but is counted among the ’Mountain Techniques,’" Zhao Xing mused internally.

Mountain Techniques start at high-level, encompassing many categories like Mountain Opening Technique, Sealing Mountain Technique.

Spirit Mountain Skill, Volcano Skill, Snow Mountain Skill, and more.

.....

On June 1st, Zhao Xing entered the Primordial Dojo again.

All his points were spent.

Among all spells, those of the Self Sect were hardest to master, and Zhao Xing’s progress was slowest.

Except Wild Growth was at a complete level.

Wilderness Condensation Skill, not yet complete, was at the Ninth-Transformation Level.

[Baili Elemental Analysis Skill] was only at the seventh transformation.

[Nine Dragons Bending Technique] was even just at the fifth transformation.

"I’m not demanding much, I just need the remaining three techniques of the Four Methods of Self to reach mid-level completion," he said.

"The spells of the Self Sect will be the main direction for future development."

If one wants to cultivate fields, the spells of the Self Sect are of utmost importance."

"Zhao Xing," standing guard at the Primordial Dojo of Taicang Institute was Lu Bang. "I’ve heard from your teacher that you have grasped high-level spells in both Heavenly Time and Earth Advantage sects, but not yet in Self Sect?"

"Yes," Zhao Xing nodded, "The Self Sect is profound and intricate, even grasping the basics is challenging for me."

Lu Bang was very pleased with this response because he mainly practiced the self Sect spells, and Zhao Xing’s praises of the Self Sect made him happy.

"I see you have deviated somewhat in the Self Sect spells," Lu Bang said, "I specifically came to remind you of this."

Deviated? Zhao Xing was startled.

"Please, Sir, enlighten me."

"You focus on studying ’Yin Yang Self Scripture’, analyzing the essence of the Five Elements and Yin Yang, which is commendable," Lu Bang explained. "But at what rank are you, thinking directly of comprehending the grand path?"

"You’ve neglected the contemplation of the All Things Growth Map, which is why you find it very difficult to attain insights."

"The All Things Growth Map embodies the form of life, while the Yin Yang Self Scripture embodies the principles of life."

"Only by combining form and principle can you truly enter the path of the Self Sect’s spells."

"You can go to the Primordial Dojo, but take this scroll with you."

Lu Bang waved his hand, and a scroll flew from behind him, landing into Zhao Xing’s hands.

The scroll was impossibly heavy upon touching it.

Zhao Xing felt the weight with great surprise in his heart.

This was the manifestation of the path, the oppressive sensation it brought.

What has been happening lately, why do people keep giving me things?

Lu Bang seemed to see through Zhao Xing’s thoughts, let out a hearty laugh: "I am not like Ge Jingsong and Cheng Qingming, who wanted to salvage their reputations by giving you things."

"This fifth-tier reproduction of the All Things Growth Map was drawn by me upon your teacher’s request; don’t think too much about it."

"I see." Zhao Xing realized and still made a bow of thanks: "Thank you, Mr. Lu, for granting me the painting."

"Go," he said.

"Yes."

Zhao Xing, carrying the scroll, went through a pale blue vortex to enter the Primordial Dojo.

.....

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, it was June 20th.

Outside the Primordial Dojo at Taicang Institute,

Long Xiao paced back and forth anxiously.

Because the Pacifying Barbarian Battle Merit List had been released, the Jiutian Yingyuan Mansion, this war machine, had started operating.

The Divine Might Army had entered the war sequence, but Zhao Xing was still inside the Primordial Dojo.

"Mr. Lu, hasn’t he come out yet?" Long Xiao asked, "Can you call him out?"

"What’s the rush?" Lu Bang spoke lightly, "Some trivial battle merits, are they more important than enlightenment? He is at the most crucial moment now; if he breaks through with Self Sect spells, what honors won’t he achieve on the battlefield?"

"I..." Long Xiao was at a loss for words; it made sense, sharpening the axe does not hinder chopping firewood; if Zhao Xing could become stronger, a few days’ time indeed did not matter.

"Then I’ll come back tomorrow." Long Xiao was about to leave.

"No need to wait." Just then, Lu Bang suddenly stopped Long Xiao, showing a slight smile, "Enlightenment is achieved, he’s coming out."