Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 77 - 73: Cloud Method Dao, I Alone am Supreme! (Third Update)

Chapter 77: Chapter 73: Cloud Method Dao, I Alone am Supreme! (Third Update)

The Dao of Cloud Skill was mine alone to dominate!

Unlike other spells that were versatile, Cloud Skill always walked the path of dominance.

Among the internal battles of Ministers of Agriculture, seizing air superiority was the first priority.

Zhao Xing regrouped his Cloud Qi and quickly organized a second strike before Cao Qiushui could retaliate.

The edges of the cloud layers piled up, forming a cloud mountain that resembled a boulder blocking the front. Cao Qiushui’s Flowing Cloud was split in two, a sign of being divided.

This maneuver truly startled Cao Qiushui.

Ministers of Agriculture daring to climb the mountain were the minority among many occupations, with even fewer daring to contest for the top.

Cao Qiushui didn’t encounter any worthy opponents of the same occupation on the first night.

Now he realized he had met a formidable enemy!

In the blink of an eye, just as Cao Qiushui’s Flowing Cloud was being divided by the cloud mountain, the clouds on both sides rapidly rolled up like rivers. The Cloud Qi quickly ascended, crossing the mountain peak and reuniting before being entirely separated.

"Flowing Cloud ’Hanging River’ style, Cao Qiushui reacts really fast." Zhao Xing saw this scene and realized his plan for a quick attack had fallen through.

He had absorbed the Cloud Qi of four people, originally intending to quickly cut off Cao Qiushui after he dealt with the others and was yet to gain a foothold.

Then emulate the previous strategy, using the small to defeat the large, and devour Cao Qiushui’s Cloud Qi as well.

But Cao Qiushui reacted very quickly, not only resolving the crisis but also forming a cloud mountain as Flowing Cloud climbed atop it, aiming to crush Zhao Xing’s cloud layer.

The spellcasting battle changed in an instant.

The middle-stage Cloud Skill, in terms of spell strength, was indeed stronger than the initial stage. Seeing this, Zhao Xing had no choice but to disperse the lower cloud layer into smaller parts, retreat quickly, and then recondense them.

"What? This..." Cao Qiushui was stunned.

He thought he had crushed Zhao Xing’s cloud layer, but he didn’t expect Zhao Xing’s Cloud Control Technology to be so proficient that it withstood the pressure without losing much.

It was easy to break Cloud Qi into smaller parts, but recondensing them was extremely difficult. It was like feigning defeat on the battlefield, a move only high-ranking generals could pull off, with the risk of turning into a real rout!

Simultaneously controlling numerous pieces of Cloud Qi to swiftly evade enemy attacks and regroup was exceedingly difficult.

Cao Qiushui considered it very challenging, especially given the realm difference.

Zhao Xing’s maneuver was truly impressive!

"I feel his cloud manipulation hasn’t yet reached real middle-stage power, but his control skill far surpasses mine."

"A master, a genuine master!"

You can tell a true expert at the first move.

After three swift exchanges, Cao Qiushui understood his opponent was no ordinary person.

In a short time, relying solely on Cloud Skill, he couldn’t defeat the opponent.

Zhao Xing, however, had already seen through this because his cloud manipulation was only Initial Stage Ninth Transition, while Cao Qiushui’s Flowing Cloud Skill was Middle Stage Fourth Transition.

Although his control skills were superior and his experience richer, using the small to defeat the large required quickly gaining an advantage; otherwise, it would be detrimental to him.

Thus, Zhao Xing resorted to another ’trick.’

"Yin Wind, rise!"

Zhao Xing pointed his hand, and the Yin Wind from underground arrived instantly.

At midnight, the Yin Wind rose quickly and effortlessly.

The Yin Wind’s trait was concealment, and other occupations couldn’t perceive it. Even the defeated Ministers of Agriculture in Heavenly Altar Square hadn’t noticed it.

A stream of Yin Wind passed through the crowd and accurately blew toward Cao Qiushui.

At this moment, Zhao Xing’s brow twitched.

He exerted force with his legs and immediately jumped aside.

In his original position, suddenly a half-meter wide, two-meter-deep pit appeared.

"Earth Advantage Sect’s Earth Splitting Technique?" Zhao Xing stared at the pit, a trace of surprise in his eyes, but then he understood.

Cao Qiushui also thought of using a trick; after all, he was a descendant of Caoxi True Monarch, who was adept at Earth Advantage Sect’s magic.

Cao Qiushui was casting a spell when he suddenly shivered, breaking his spell and preventing Earth Splitting Technique from reaching its full power.

His vision blurred, and he felt groggy as if he had worked for three days and nights.

"Buzz~" The gray raincoat on his body glowed, and the jade pendant on his chest also shone, transmitting a surge of warmth into his body.

Cao Qiushui finally regained his clarity.

"This... Yin Wind Skill?"

Cao Qiushui’s scalp tingled.

He never imagined that among the Ministers of Agriculture climbing the mountain this time, someone actually mastered the Yin Wind Technique!

Moreover, the spell’s strength was considerable, far beyond just one or two transitions.

He had a Third-tier top-grade soul jade on him, which was originally smooth, but now it was full of cracks and dim!

"Brother Cao, I admit defeat!"

Cao Qiushui trembled as he uttered these words, swiftly dispelled the cloud layer, and leaped out of the Heavenly Altar Square in just a few steps, indicating he dared not compete anymore.

"What? Brother Cao, why is that?!" Members of Cao Qiushui’s team were extremely surprised to see him like this.

It’s impossible for a Minister of Agriculture to contest for the top alone. Even if Cao Qiushui obtained the incense, he wouldn’t be able to ascend the stone steps without a martial artist guarding them. Hence, many people in Heavenly Altar Square banded together, forming small groups to contest the incense.

There were three martial artists of Gathering Essence Seventh Rank in Cao Qiushui’s team. The Ministers of Agriculture supported them, and the martial artists charged; last night, they secured two incense sticks, with two members being fifth and seventh to enter the temple, respectively.

After offering the incense, they sought guidance from the True Monarch and gained significant insights of Spiritual Beauty during the day.

But unexpectedly, on this second night of incense contest, Cao Qiushui showed a completely different demeanor compared to his bravery of the previous night!

He was even trembling!

"Don’t ask why, trust me, this time, don’t contest." Cao Qiushui looked at the seven clusters of golden light floating in the air, murmuring to himself. "We can’t compete, at least against a Seventh Transition Yin Wind."