Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 70: Two New Spells

Chapter 70: Chapter 70: Two New Spells

In ancient times, why did the Old Minister of Agriculture first send thunder before bringing rain?

During the chaotic Age of Calamity, when demons wreaked havoc, altering and determining the heavenly time was incredibly difficult.

The Thunder Skill was used to clear out the demons and ghosts between heaven and earth, causing all living beings to submit in awe, adhering to the heavenly time established by the Minister of Agriculture.

Obviously, the Thunder Skill held great importance in the Minister of Agriculture Magic.

Zhao Xing excelled in the Thunder Skill in his past life; the effect of comprehension with the Thunder Stone was exceptionally strong for him.

First, because, like the Pure Essence Red Fruit, it purely enhanced spell comprehension!

Second, after the Tao Embryo Pill’s transformation, Zhao Xing’s understanding and aptitude became extremely strong.

In comprehension, he was faster and more effective.

Others who obtained this Thunder Skill might not have such remarkable results.

"The power of thunder can be both mighty and fierce or soft and obscure, yet no matter the type, it possesses immense destructive power. Pure thunder also signifies pure destruction."

"Among the myriad forms of thunder, some are as soft and flowing as hair, some as nimble as fish, and some as rampant as wild beasts..."

As Zhao Xing watched the flashes of different thunders before his eyes, his comprehension of the Thunder Skill rapidly increased.

Unknowingly, the Thunder Stone grew smaller and smaller, strands of electric light gradually extended from the stone, climbing onto Zhao Xing’s body.

At this moment, the electric light became very gentle and obedient; even when controlled subconsciously, it did not harm Zhao Xing’s body at all.

In the end, the purple stone turned to powder, while Zhao Xing became a figure of purple electric light.

From within his chest cavity, it seemed as though thunder rumbled.

With each heartbeat, the sound of thunder echoed.

The sound was faint, but the officials resting and waiting near the Heavenly Altar Square vaguely heard it.

The higher their skill, the clearer their hearing.

"What’s going on? The sky is clearly sunny. Why do I hear thunder?" The middle-aged scholar fanned himself and looked up at the sky.

"Did you hear the thunder too?" The scholar’s companion, a martial artist with a sword, also looked up at the sky in confusion.

"Strange, the heavenly time here is incredibly stable, without any sign of Thunder Skill being used." Wen Zhao looked around.

"Maybe we heard it wrong? Perhaps there are too many officials here, and we are too tense." The martial artist dug at his ear.

"Boran, you are a martial artist of the Gathering Essence Eighth Stage, controlling yourself to the point of unity. Could it really be a hallucination?" Wen Zhao asked, "Do you believe it yourself?"

Zhang Boran adjusted his sword handle and chuckled: "I’d prefer it to be a hallucination. Otherwise, if someone cast a spell, and I couldn’t detect where it came from, wouldn’t that be dangerous? I plan to contest for the first incense tonight."

Wen Zhao pondered briefly, looking thoughtfully at a pile of Grassmen.

Zhang Boran raised an eyebrow: "Do you think that boy caused it? It can’t be. I observed him climbing the mountain earlier, and at most, he is at the Sixth Rank of Gathering Essence. Although the Grassman Skill is exquisite, it is not particularly powerful."

"He seems young. It is already commendable for him to master the Grassman Skill. Could he also master the Thunder Skill?"

Wen Zhao shook his fan, his expression showing some concern: "Before entering the temple, he was indeed at the Sixth Rank of Gathering Essence. But don’t forget, he possesses three Spirit Talents. Anything is possible."

......

The thunderous phenomenon didn’t last long; soon, the electric light on Zhao Xing completely dissipated.

When he opened his eyes, a flash of thunder flickered within them.

"The way of the Thunder Skill is infinitely profound." Zhao Xing couldn’t help but sigh.

The more he progressed, the more he felt the path was long.

"Zzz~"

Zhao Xing extended his five fingers, and each fingertip produced a strand of thunder.

As these five strands of thunder extended, they intertwined, surprisingly forming a noose!

If Old Minister of Agriculture were here to see this, he would likely praise it.

For it was a new spell!

It was a further breakthrough after the full mastery of the spell [Calling Thunder], a spell naturally comprehended.

Just as Xue Wenzhong spent a Jiazi immersed in the Initial Stage Thunder Skill to comprehend the ’Three-foot Heavenly Thunder’ and ’Cloud in the Palm.’

Zhao Xing named this new spell ’Thunderbolt Noose.’

"And there’s more." With a thought, the Thunderbolt Noose suddenly disintegrated like a scattered ball of cotton thread, then reassembled, presenting a second transformation.

The strands of thunder slowly formed an exact replica of Zhao Xing’s hand!

"Thunder Palm."

Zhao Xing couldn’t help but laugh, envisioning using the second new spell in a fight. Essentially, it was like delivering a powerful slap out of thin air—highly damaging and greatly insulting.

"Not bad, it’s the new spell I wanted."

Looking at the panel record, Zhao Xing found that the Thunder Skill Spiritual Beauty had significantly boosted him.

First, the Initial Stage spell [Calling Thunder] had reached full mastery.

The Intermediate Stage spell [Drawing Thunder] had broken through to the Seventh Transition in one go!

However, the most significant were the two new spells comprehended based on Calling Thunder and Drawing Thunder!

When Zhao Xing named the new spells in his mind, their names and characteristics appeared on the panel.

[Thunderbolt Noose (self-created): Intermediate Stage spell]

[Proficiency: Fifth Transition (5121)]

[Effect: Form up to five nooses with Thunder Power to quickly restrain the enemy, immobilizing them.]

[Thunder Palm (self-created): Intermediate Stage spell]

[Proficiency: Sixth Transition (6354)]

[Effect: Deliver a fierce strike to the enemy with Thunder Power.]

The two spells, [Thunderbolt Noose] was yin, quietly executed contrary to the usual loud Thunder Skills, making it very suitable for ambush!

Wen Zhao and Zhang Boran, one at the Ninth Rank of Gathering Essence, the other at the Eighth Rank, only vaguely heard thunder but couldn’t pinpoint where it originated.

These two had practiced the [Penetrating Ears] spell, able to hear a mosquito’s buzz a hundred meters away.

[Thunder Palm], in contrast, was yang and extremely destructive. Combined with [Thunderbolt Noose], the yin and yang complemented each other beautifully.

Since these were self-created Intermediate Stage spells based on Calling Thunder and Drawing Thunder, the spells naturally reached the Fifth and Sixth Transition levels upon comprehension.

Being the creator of these spells allowed Zhao Xing to continuously enhance their power, surpassing any limitations.

Just like the Old Minister of Agriculture, who cast spells within the framework of Calling Thunder and Bringing Rain but whose spell power had long surpassed the Ninth Transition.

Of course, if there were new insights or opportunities in the future, higher-level spells could be created as well.

Alternatively, one could use these as a foundation to learn high-order spells created by others, following pre-set paths and guidance, making cultivation smoother.

Self-created spells, however, wielded greater power since the user was the inventor, making their execution more intuitive, though the path required self-reliance.

How to choose depends on personal preference.

"With the Thunder Skill Spiritual Beauty, I have comprehended these two new spells, increasing my confidence for tonight’s first incense contest." Zhao Xing thought to himself, turning his gaze to the other two Talents.