Ancient Method Ninth Grade, Ten Thousand Mile Thunder Pool! Geniuses everywhere! (Third update)

"We're about to leave the Earth Fire Plain." Zhao Xing used his Bright Eyes to look around and could see some green vegetation ahead.

"I used the Earth Fire Plain Earth Splitting Art three times. This should hold off the people behind me for quite some time. No one will be able to catch up for a while."

Zhao Xing breathed a sigh of relief. After running out of the Earth Fire Plain, he immediately found a shady spot to rest.

He didn't Supporting Cloud, mainly because the Three Suns in the Sky, reaching their maximum power.

Even the Chinese almanac issued Minor Misfortune warning. "[Three Suns in the Sky returns to its proper position, clouds will be difficult to gather and rain will be difficult to bring]."

"At this point, let alone Rainmaking, even the Cloudcalling."

Although Zhao Xing cultivated the Devouring Cloud Art, which could absorb water elemental power to the maximum extent, the water elemental power was not manifest at this time. No matter how much he absorbed, it was all in vain.

I wonder if there's anyone ahead of me.

When entering the Great Lake, if the angle of the drilling into the Boundary Wall is slightly off, it may result in a large difference in the actual landing point.

Zhao Xing assessed the situation and concluded that he was relatively close to the route from the Earth Fire Plain to the Agricultural Supervisorate, but there might be others who were even closer.

"Forget it, I won't think about it too much. It's just 10,000 points. I'd better not get hurt." Zhao Xing was thinking of traveling through the Three Suns in the Sky, but he still had to Li Fire True Lord Huo.

If you get injured, like breaking your leg, that would be a real problem.

"It's best to Returning the Dao within a month. Returning the Dao within three months will have an impact. Returning to the Dao Returning the Dao more than half a year is torture. You will be constantly targeted by the fire element power of heaven and earth, as if you are in a furnace."

Unless absolutely necessary and in a hurry, no one would choose to borrow the Dao of Li Fire True Lord.

If you haven't Returning the Dao within a year, you're as good as dead!

Other Dao Academy also have similar methods, but the cost is even greater.

If that time really comes, unless the Dao Academy's dean is willing to take you on as a true disciple, you can postpone returning to the Returning the Dao, but you will still have to return to the Returning the Dao to eliminate the negative influence afterward.

Or perhaps they possess a priceless treasure, or the Son of Heaven issues an edict.

In the "Dynasty of Fate" model, the Son of Heaven is invincible, and his imperial edict can naturally exempt him from the Returning the Dao.

However, these methods are just for show; obtaining them is even more difficult than the Returning the Dao itself.

After resting for a while, I gradually regained my energy.

Essence Gathering absorbs the primordial energy of heaven and earth, and generally breathes in and exhales gentle primordial energy.

The current energy of heaven and earth is mixed with scorching fire elemental power, making it difficult to Essence Gathering and absorb.

Fortunately, he had taken the Giant Whale Pill, which greatly strengthened his physique.

His Fate Soul has reached the mid -Ninth Grade rank. The Fate Soul determines the resilience of the Seven Po.

Therefore, Zhao Xing was able to recover slowly under such harsh conditions.

"According to the ancient cultivation system, the Ninth Grade Essence Gathering, the Eighth Grade Spirit Bridge, the Seventh Grade Sixth-Rank Heavenly Dipper Earthly Fiend, the six ranks are Heavenly Gang, the Fifth-Rank Pure Yuan, the Fourth-Rank Yuan Soul, the Third-Rank Yuan Soul, the Second-Rank Heavenly Fate, First-Rank Life Palace."

"Upon reaching the Spirit Bridge Realm, a bridge between heaven and earth is constructed between the body and the world, greatly increasing the speed of absorbing vital energy and significantly improving the efficiency of purifying vital energy."

"Afterwards, one can further strengthen one's physique by using the Earth Vein to cultivate evil spirits and by using the stars to cultivate qi, reaching the Fifth Grade. The primordial energy absorbed by the body can then be called pure primordial energy, and the body will also exhibit miraculous characteristics."

"The Fourth-Rank Yuan Soul nourishes the Seven Po with pure Yuan Qi, while the Third-Rank Yuan Soul nourishes the Seven Po and strengthens the Fate Soul, allowing it to frequently interact with the Heavenly Soul and Earthly Soul, and begin to perceive its own destiny."

"Those at the Second Rank of Heavenly Fortune begin to seek ways to enhance their luck, searching for auspicious and spiritually rich places in the world to cultivate in seclusion. People at this level are starting to look for Cave Heaven Blessed Land to cultivate in seclusion."

"Those who reach the first rank in the Life Palace begin to cultivate their destiny, knowing how long they can live. So they begin to build the Life Palace to protect their Three Souls, attempting to Alter Destiny."

While recovering his strength, Zhao Xing also sorted out the information he knew. "The difference between the ancient system and the fortune system is that the Dynasty of Fate has interfered in this system, wanting to 'Heavenly Traversal'."

"Whether it's Essence Gathering, Spirit Bridge, Earthly Fiend, Heavenly Gang, or Pure Yuan, the nation's fortune can easily help people complete this process. Reaching Pure Yuan is not too difficult. After that, it requires external assistance, such as granting officials Cave Heaven Blessed Land for cultivation, and finally helping them forge their Life Palace."

"If Life Palace is formed, one can live for eight hundred years. However, most officials cannot live for eight hundred years. The Dynasty of Fate does not cultivate officials for nothing. It cultivates people and also uses them. Those who can reach the First-Rank Life Palace realm have earned it through life-and-death experiences. This process itself will also cause some loss of lifespan."

Zhao Xing's requirements during Emperor Jing's reign weren't high; reaching the Fifth-Rank Pure Yuan Realm was enough. Emperor Jing was too stingy; reaching the Fifth Grade or higher under him was extremely difficult, more so than at any other time.

He was greatly influenced by the Duke of Zhou during the reign of Grand Ancestor. The Duke of Duke of Zhou's saying, "Encourage the officials but not the common people," was interpreted by Emperor Jing as "Suffering for the officials and suffering for the Noble Families."

For a family like Zong Shichang's, a prominent clan, to become even a minor Ninth Grade official, they would have to use connections and influence to give up half of their family fortune.

"Buzz~"

Just then, the almanac in Zhao Xing trembled slightly.

The above shows that one of the Solar Yang has already begun to deviate from its proper position in the Three Suns in the Sky.

"We can continue our journey now."

Zhao Xing took out a map and began to carefully check the directions.

There are three routes from the Earth Fire Plain to the Agricultural Supervisorate.

"The first is to cross the Astral Wind Mountain Range. As the name suggests, the Astral Wind Mountain Range is blocked by strong Astral Wind. Setting up this route can also be regarded as testing the prospective Military Sima Nong's control over Wind Art."

"Secondly, we must pass through the [Ten Thousand Mile Thunder Pool], a vast Thunder Zone with extremely terrifying thunderclouds that never dissipate. They only begin to thin and fade after seven days in the air, and completely dissipate Ten Suns in the Sky."

"Third, follow the [Skyfire Path]. The Skyfire Path is a series of craters formed by meteorites, and they are very regular, with the meteorite craters spreading out in a circular chain across the earth."

"Of the three routes, the Ten Thousand Mile Thunder Pool and the Astral Wind Mountain Range are the shortest, while the Skyfire Path is a bit further. Of course, I could also travel along the Earth Fire Plain for another half a day and take another detour, but the total distance would be more than three times longer."

Zhao Xing carried the Wen Bamboo Box on his back and walked forward. He didn't know his exact location in the Earth Fire Plain and decided to keep walking and see.

"If I look into the distance with my Bright Eyes Art and see mountains, it means I am closer to the Astral Wind Mountain Range."

"If I see thunderclouds first, it proves that I am closer to the Ten Thousand Mile Thunder Pool."

"It would be best to go through the Ten Thousand Mile Thunder Pool. After all, I have cultivated the Devouring Cloud Art, but I only know the intermediate level of Yin Wind in the Astral Wind Mountain Range. I haven't had time to learn Yang Wind yet, and I'm only at the initial level of perfection."

Because he needed to observe the terrain, and the power of the Three Suns in the Sky was still present, using magic to help him travel would be too taxing. It was better to run forward on his own. So Zhao Xing ran with the Wen Bamboo Box on his back.

With each step he took, Zhao Xing could feel the Blazing Fire Academy Dao Entanglement his body weakening a little, but he would think of it every mile he walked.

After walking ten miles, the rate at which the Blazing Fire Academy weakened was twice as fast as expected.

"Carrying a heavy load can speed up the return journey; Li Fire True Lord isn't inflexible after Returning the Dao." Zhao Xing chuckled lightly. The original intention of setting this rule was to make people feel tired and not easily disturb the Li Fire Dao Academy Fire Pond. Running with a heavy load doubles the fatigue, naturally Returning the Dao journey accordingly.

Just as Zhao Xing was running forward to find the next area...

Hundreds of people had already gathered in front of the second firebreak on the Earth Fire Plain behind them.

"It's so hot, it's killing me!"

"Who the hell is casting this spell? It's utterly insane!"

"Don't let me find out, or I'll beat him up!"

"This is infuriating! Is the current level of violence on the Earth Fire Plain even normal? I've lost my eyebrows!"

"Brother, you're lucky, you've only lost your eyebrows. There are over a dozen bald men and bald freaks over there."

"..."

"Water, water... Does any brother have any water? Could I have a sip? May good people have a peaceful life." Ouyang Song weakly weaved through the crowd, trying to ask for some water.

His lips are now cracked, his forehead is red, and his eyes are bloodshot. He has been invaded by internal heat, and it can no longer be said that he has just been suffering from excessive internal heat. He has reached the point where internal heat poisoning has developed.

"Sorry, I don't have any water."

"Get lost! You want to drink it, but I want to drink it too!"

"Hmph, shameful! The Military Sima Nong is short of water?"

"If you don't have the strength, what are you doing venturing into the Earth Fire Plain?"

"Brother, if you've gotten any water, share some with me."

"..."

Ouyang Song was so exhausted that he lay on the ground, completely unable to speak.

He looked at the Three Suns in the Sky in the sky, and the pride he had felt when he first arrived had vanished.

When he was in Five Plate Mountain, he was respected wherever he went, and everyone he met greeted him with a smile.

He excelled from a young age and joined the Five Plateaus Army. The most common compliment he heard was that he was a "genius".

Especially after being selected by the Sea Pacifying Army, he was extremely proud. Before leaving, his family held a banquet to celebrate for seven days. He was only twenty-six years old this year and had already received such an opportunity. What an honor!

But now, Ouyang Song has lost all his pride.

There are hundreds of geniuses like him here, and most of them are even better than him.

Although both people were subjected to Three Suns in the Sky, at least half of the people here were able to stand and were not poisoned by the fire.

"What kind of bullshit genius am I..." Ouyang Song muttered to himself as he lay on the ground, desperately longing for a glass of water to be placed in front of him.

"Gulp~" Ouyang Song swallowed, his eyes gradually focusing, because he had actually drunk a glass of water.

Although it was a small amount, it was enough to restore some of his senses.

"Thank you, thank you." Ouyang Song looked at the young man in front of him, stood up and bowed.

"You're Guest Qi. My name is Wei Chen, and I was also selected by the Sea Pacifying Army to participate in the training."

"Thank you, Brother Wei. My name is Ouyang Song."

"You already said that." Wei Chen helped Ouyang Song up and gave him a big gulp of water. "I just got here. Do you know what's going on?"

With the water flowing into his body, Ouyang Song immediately took the opportunity to suppress his anger, and his voice became stronger. "I don't know who went ahead, and it's one thing for him to go ahead, but he also cast spells to destroy the weak points of the Earth Fire Plain. I can't tell what kind of spell that person cast."

"It should be the Five Elements Earth Splitting Art." Wei Chen scanned the area ahead. "Even a single Fire Element Earth Split wouldn't have such destructive power, unless that person has perfected the Fire Attribute Earth Splitting Art, or even broken through the shackles and advanced further."

"How do you know?" Ouyang Song was taken aback.

"Because the fire element here is already excessive," Wei Chen explained. "When it's at its peak, even adding more fire element power after casting a spell won't be enough to trigger another eruption of the Earth Vein."

"Therefore, under these circumstances, the Five Elements Earth Splitting Art is even more powerful. It seizes the few remaining four elements in the Earth Vein as fuel to fuel the fire of the Earth Vein, thus creating this effect of adding fuel to the fire."

"I see." Ouyang Song pretended to understand, but he didn't really understand. Because he had never practiced the Earth Splitting Art, nor was he Earthly Advantage Faction. As for the Earthly Advantage Faction, he had only practiced Earth Veins Synthesis and Earth Treasury Return to Origin.

But he knew one thing: Wei Chen was probably much stronger than him.

He's even stronger than the Zhuo Li we encountered before.

"Brother Wei is truly a genius; you will surely be able to take up a post in the Sea Pacifying Army."

Wei Chen shook his head and said, "Brother Ouyang, you flatter me. To be honest, I am somewhat confident after this training. I really don't deserve the title of genius. There are many people who are stronger than me."

"How many?" Ouyang Song was really single-minded and asked directly.

Wei Chen pondered, "As far as I know, there are at least twenty or thirty people stronger than me, most of whom are geniuses selected by the Tigron Army."

"Secondly, there are the Blazing Sun Army and the Black Armor Army."

"I was selected from the Night Owl Army of the Pacify Barbarian Legion. The Tigron Army was selecting people from various places at that time, and they also came to my place. At that time, I saw the geniuses that the Tigron Army had selected from other places. Their selection method was quite special."

"How is it special?" Ouyang Song asked.

"During the selection phase, they would begin screening. In each place, they would take the selected geniuses and have them fight against the local army's geniuses. The winners would be added to the training list, and the losers would be eliminated and sent back to their original locations."

Wei Chen sighed, "Don't laugh at me, but the captain of the Tigron Army was quite lenient with us back then. He let me pick four people at random, and as long as we drew one match, we could get in. My opponents were both Ninth Grade, and I lost all four matches."

"What?!" Ouyang Song was shocked. He thought Wei Chen was already very strong. After all, the Military Sima Nong could see some things from his experience. But Wei Chen was here without any problems and could even chat with him.

Unexpectedly, Wei Chen said there were others of the same level who were stronger than him.

"Brother Wei, do you know...?"

"I won't say any more, Brother Ouyang. The position has shifted to its proper place in three days. This is a rare opportunity. I'm leaving now! Farewell!" Wei Chen stepped on the clouds, using Wind Art to clear a path, suppressing the pillar of surging earth fire, and flew nearly a hundred meters to the other side.

He didn't finish his sentence this time either, but Ouyang Song wasn't angry. He just stared blankly at where Wei Chen was going, then cupped his hands in thanks and said, "Thank you."

"Boom!"

Thunder rumbled on the wind, and Zhao Xing stood on the hilltop, gazing into the distance.

A black line was seen suspended on the horizon, stretching endlessly, with almost no end in sight.

"That's the Ten Thousand Mile Thunder Pool. Fortunately, it's only ten thousand miles wide horizontally. I only need to cross about ten miles vertically." Zhao Xing looked at the terrifying thunderclouds.

At this moment, the three days were gradually deviating from their proper positions. The opportunity was rare, so Zhao Xing immediately used the Rising Wind Spell, stepped on the clouds, and rushed towards the thundercloud.

As darkness fell, just as he was about to enter the thundercloud area, he noticed seven or eight figures rushing towards the thundercloud area on both sides.

"There are so many experts. So many people have already arrived at this Ten Thousand Mile Thunder Pool, and they are all seizing the Favorable Timing and Location."

"They clearly knew that the Three Suns in the Sky -shifting position would affect the Thunder Pool. Secondly, they discovered that the thunderclouds in this area were thinner." Zhao Xing glanced around and could see that these people's target was the valley ahead.

Knowing that a struggle was inevitable, Zhao Xing immediately increased the Rising Wind force, and the clouds and mist beneath his feet became even thicker.

But as soon as he sped up, the people on both sides seemed to hear the starting gun and also rushed along frantically.

Some people have even taken Cloudcalling ahead of time, with a clear goal: to seize control.

"My intermediate-level wind technique is Yin Wind. I can only use the initial-level Wind Rising technique for traveling, which is slower than theirs. I'm afraid they'll catch up quickly." Zhao Xing immediately assessed the situation. This was also the reason why he chose to travel through the Ten Thousand Mile Thunder Pool. He had only learned Yin Wind and hadn't had time to learn Yang Wind.

"Strike first!" Zhao Xing saw that the fifteen people on his left and right were starting to gravitate towards him, and he couldn't shake them off even if he went all out. So he decided to take the initiative and attack.

This chapter clarifies the specific ranks and realms, otherwise many people say they don't understand it. This will give everyone a more concrete understanding.