Three Great Secret Canons, Mandatory Training Content Announced

[Earth Origin Vermillion Fruit]

[Grade: Mid-grade, Tier 4]

[Efficacy: Contains abundant and easily absorbed vital energy, which has a cleansing effect on the physical body.]

[Arsenal Price: 3000 points, Recycling Price: 2400 points]

Zhao Xing compared the prices of the treasures in the Arsenal and discovered that the Earth Origin Vermillion Fruit was actually a treasure originally from the Ten Yang Grotto-Heaven.

"There is also a fifth-grade Heaven Origin Vermillion Fruit, which costs 30,000, a tenfold increase in price. However, only those at least at the Eighth Grade dare to consume it; normally, it is used by Seventh Grade cultivators for cultivation."

"Ninth Grade were to consume the Heaven Origin Vermillion Fruit, he would probably die from overeating."

Tian Yan gave a total of 10 Earth Origin Vermillion Fruit.

Clearly, they had done their homework beforehand, knowing that Zhao Xing was only at the fifteenth level of the Qi Essence Gathering, so they gave Zhao Xing what he needed.

"My understanding of the Dao is already sufficient. As long as Essence Gathering, I can definitely break through to the Eighth Grade." Zhao Xing looked at the ten Earth Origin Vermillion Fruits and was overjoyed. "Tian Hou really knows how to give gifts."

Once the branch school ends, it doesn't matter what rank you are anymore. At this starting stage, many people who have reached a sufficient level will choose to upgrade their Essence Gathering rank and break through to the Eighth Grade.

Of course, those with less resources and better treatment will probably need some time to make a breakthrough.

[Hundred Beast Throat Pill]

[Grade: Lower Fourth Tier]

[Efficacy: Made from the vocal cords of hundreds of exotic beasts, it strengthens the throat after consumption.]

[Arsenal Price: 2000 points, Recycling Price: 1600 points]

[Earthly Fiend Lung Refining Pill]

[Lower Fourth Tier]

[Efficacy: Contains the power of Earthly Fiend; consuming it can temper the lungs.]

[Arsenal Price: 2000 points, Recycling Price: 1600 points]

"Hmm? Why are these two things?" Zhao Xing's expression was somewhat strange.

He was familiar with the Hundred Beast Throat Pill and the Earthly Fiend Lung Refining Pill, because he had taken them quite frequently during a certain period of his tenure Agricultural Official.

But what hidden intention did Tian Hou have in sending this gift?

"Could it be related to the training that follows?"

"Is the first mandatory training course at Ten Yang Grotto-Heaven simply 'Lawless Training'?"

Zhao Xing thought it was very likely.

However, since it was still early, he temporarily set aside the three Hundred Beast Throat Pills and the two Earthly Fiend Lung Refining Pills.

"Take the Earth Origin Vermillion Fruit first."

Zhao Xing picked up a bright red fruit, about the size of a fist, and began to eat it.

It's hot, extremely hot.

After swallowing the Vermilion Fruit, Zhao Xing felt his whole body burning up.

It was as if he had a high fever.

"The Earth Origin Vermillion Fruit, besides its rich primordial energy, seems to also carry a fire element power, which is tempering my physical body."

"Yes, it has some marrow cleansing effects."

Zhao Xing did not resist, nor did he use magic to cool himself down, letting himself sweat profusely.

As this scorching power spread out.

He started sweating profusely, and his muscles and skin turned bright red.

But the results were also remarkable.

Immediately after taking it, Zhao Xing's Essence Gathering progress jumped up.

[You have consumed the Earth Origin Vermillion Fruit. After initial digestion, your Essence Gathering progress has increased by 501.]

[Essence Gathering: Level 15 (7525/10000)]

"Such a powerful effect! It increased my progress by one-twentieth immediately after taking it."

"This is just the beginning."

Zhao Xing closed his eyes, activated the Gathering Yuan Technique, and controlled the flow of Yuan Qi throughout his body.

[You have consumed the Earth Origin Vermillion Fruit, further digesting Vermilion Fruit effects. Your Essence Gathering progress has increased by 1521.]

[You have consumed the Earth Origin Vermillion Fruit, deeply absorbing its Vermilion Fruit energy. Your Essence Gathering progress has increased by 1022.]

[You have consumed the Earth Origin Vermillion Fruit, deeply absorbing its Vermilion Fruit energy. Your Essence Gathering progress has increased by 852.]

[Essence Gathering: Sixteenth Tier (881/10000)]

"Phew~"

Zhao Xing exhaled a breath of turbid air, and seeing that the effects of the Vermilion Fruit had been fully absorbed, he then used magic to clean the stains off his body.

"After the breakthrough, the efficacy of the Vermilion Fruit increased by 920 points, but when it was converted to the sixteenth level of the Essence Gathering stage, the progress was only 881 points, a decrease of several dozen points, but the effect was still quite strong."

Although the upper limit for First Tier is 10,000, the actual limit has increased, and it has become more difficult to gain progress points with each breakthrough.

The numerical value remains the same, but the gold content it represents has increased.

"If I reached level 50, even if I consumed 10,000 Earth Origin Vermillion Fruit, Ketu gain more progress by even one point. But I'm only at the Ninth Grade, so the effect of consuming them is very weak as the consumption decreases."

Zhao Xing rested for a while, waiting for the burning sensation to subside.

"Write to Old Chen and the others to report the good news."

Zhao Xing found paper and pen to write a letter, and then placed an order at the Earth Mirror, summoning a messenger.

Not long after, a Mechanism Master riding Bamboo Horse and carrying a bundle appeared at the gate of the courtyard.

"Do you need it expedited?" the Mechanism Master asked lazily.

How much does expedited service cost?

"Normally, it takes ten days to deliver to Xier County, but it's three days with express delivery. However, the cost will increase from 1 point to 3 points."

"Does it cost this much to deliver letters to the military?"

"You are sending a private letter. If you want to use the military delivery channel, you can go to the temple to deliver it yourself."

"Never mind then, I'll go by myself."

The Mechanism Master didn't say much, and rode off on his Bamboo Horse.

Zhao Xing was just about to go to the temple to receive the teachings and learn the three great secret texts.

There's no harm in using public resources; it's just a matter of going out for a few steps. After all, three points are money too!

There is also a temple within the Ten Yang Grotto-Heaven, located in Yang City.

Compared to the temple in Gucheng.

The temple here is clearly different; it is larger and of a higher status.

When Zhao Xing entered the temple, he felt a distinct difference.

The statues enshrined in the temple mostly depict fierce and menacing figures.

"They were all fully armored and armed, in a battle-ready stance."

Zhao Xing silently scanned all the statues and finally chose Wu Cheng.

Wu Cheng was the Grand Minister of Agriculture during the reign of Grand Ancestor, holding the rank of First Grade.

He was granted the title of Duke in life and became a first-rank Yin Spirit after death.

Wu Cheng Temple was of ducal rank in Capital and Nanzheng.

However, the avatar enshrined here is only of the Fourth Grade, and the statue looks relatively younger.

"Zhao Xing, the Agriculture Official, sought the guidance of the 'Solar Terms Decree'."

After offering incense, Zhao Xing knelt on the prayer mat and muttered incantations.

"Buzz~"

The Twenty-Four Solar Terms Diagram appeared in his mind.

Unlike the one in Gucheng, the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Diagram that has surfaced this time is significantly clearer and no longer blurry.

Twenty-four patterns spun in my mind.

If you master one of them, the visualization will hover in your dantian.

Transform the energy into the dantian, and condense the Solar Terms Decree.

At this point, the spellcaster can use one of the Solar Terms Decree to replace the surrounding environment.

Even if it is possible to initially issue commands regarding the solar terms.

"The Solar Terms Decree greatly enhance spells, and one can also comprehend new spells from them, even breaking through limits."

"The twenty-four Solar Terms Diagram have endless uses and can benefit one throughout life."

"Thank you, True Lord, for bestowing this Dharma!"

After obtaining the complete visualization diagram, Zhao Xing got up again to offer incense.

I seek the second secret manual.

"Zhao Xing, the Agriculture Official, sought the teachings of the ' Houtu Return to Origin)."

Then, concentrate and focus your mind.

A moment later, another phantom image of a grain of sand appeared in my mind.

A single grain of sand can be a miniature continent.

There are hundreds of millions of flowing Earth Vein on the mainland.

All of them were condensed into the illusory images of grains of sand the size of rice grains.

"If Essence Gathering to the fiftieth level of Qi Gathering and comprehends the operation of forty-nine types of state-level Earth Vein, one can condense Pure Origin Soil within the dantian."

"The Houtu Return to Origin and the Earth Treasury Return to Origin are two different secret texts. The former is about comprehending and mastering the Earth Vein, while the latter is about utilizing the Earth Vein."

Houtu Return to Origin is the key to understanding the essence of the Great Dao. Earth Treasury Return to Origin is a teaching method and a manifestation of the Dao.

"Thank you, True Lord, for bestowing this Dharma!"

Zhao Xing got up again and lit the third incense stick.

"Zhao Xing, the Agriculture Official, sought the teachings of the 'Yin Yang True Self Scripture'."

The True Self Faction also has two classic texts of magic: the "All Things Growth Chart" and the "Yin Yang True Self Scripture".

The All Things Growth Chart is an observation of the growth trajectory of all things, through observing the essence of life, and then breaking through the shackles of life.

Zhao Xing's intermediate-level spell [Savage Growth] and his initial-level spell [Flourishing Growth] are both contained in the "All Things Growth Chart".

The Yin Yang True Self Scripture focuses on introspection and cultivating the internal circulation of the five elements.

Utilize the power of the Five Elements to strengthen the five internal organs.

At this time, Zhao Xing was only at the Ninth Grade, so he naturally chose the "Yin Yang True Self Scripture," which was more effective for him. As for the "All Things Growth Chart," he could wait until later, as the time to truly put in great effort to comprehend it had not yet come.

"Buzz~"

The statue was bathed in Golden Light, which enveloped its entire body.

At this moment, Zhao Xing immediately entered a state of introspection.

He saw his own heartbeat and his spleen and stomach moving from a unique perspective.

Gradually, these organs became ethereal and transformed into five different kinds of "qi".

Guided by the Golden Light, the five different energies converged and dispersed, connecting with the outside world.

Between each breath, there is the rhythm of life.

"Yin and Yang True Self, and the Five Elements are the means of self-cultivation."

"By maintaining the balance of the five elements within the body and circulating the energy of the five elements, one can gradually discover the wonders of the body."

Zhao Xing immersed himself in introspection.

He was unable to perform internal observation during the previous assessment for official promotion of clerks.

But now, guided by the Golden Light, he did it with ease.

"Phew~"

Zhao Xing let out a long breath, which surprisingly carried a faint burning sensation.

"My five elements are not balanced. I didn't realize it before, but now that I've done some introspection, I've noticed it."

"That's the residual fire elemental power after consuming the Earth Origin Vermillion Fruit."

"The internal five elements cycle and adjust, thus eliminating this trace of residue."

Zhao Xing glanced at the panel.

[Essence Gathering: Sixteenth Tier (971/10000)]

After the process was completed, the progress of the Essence Gathering increased by another 90 points.

"Every medicine has its side effects, let alone a treasure that can provide such a significant boost."

"But now that Yin Yang True Self Scripture and constantly introspected, I can expel the harmful energy from my body."

"After several days of focused introspection and internal circulation, the inner Heavenly Timing begins to take shape."

"From now on, there will be no need to check the almanac for the time of day."

Zhao Xing thought to himself.

By cultivating True Self through Yin and Yang, one's perception of time becomes extremely accurate.

Even during the era of the Dynasty of Fate, the Yin Yang True Self Scripture contained many miraculous aspects.

"Thank you, True Lord, for bestowing this power!"

Zhao Xing bowed respectfully and then walked out of the temple.

Finding the right method is only the first step.

To truly master it, you still have to figure it out yourself.

"The 108 Dao Stone of the Celestial Timing Academy, the Primordial Dao Field of Great Granary Institute, and the Thirty-Six Waterways of the Tranquil Flood Academy can all help people to comprehend."

"I can go in twice for free."

The Grade A member enjoys the privileges of this academy's precious ground, and can study here three times for free. Other branches can study here twice for free.

"But I'm not in a hurry to go right now. I'll wait until I hit a bottleneck first, since this opportunity is rare."

The visualization of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms and the phantom image of Houtu in Zhao Xing's mind are still clearly visible.

If you feel your visualization is covered in a layer of dust, it means you've hit a bottleneck.

"I almost forgot, I haven't mailed the letter to Old Chen yet."

Zhao Xing had just stepped out of the threshold when he turned back.

But this time he didn't go to the Wu Cheng Duke Hall; instead, he went to another hall.

"Divine Swift Marquis, Dai Zong."

Zhao Xing looked at the statues standing in the main hall.

The statue is in a stepping posture, with floating clouds carved at its feet, and a mailbox on its back.

"Please, True Lord, convey this message."

After Zhao Xing lit an incense stick, he put the letter into the incense burner.

"Phew~"

The flames of the incense burner leaped and quickly engulfed the letter.

Zhao Xing glanced at it and saw that there was no ashes or ejection, so he knew that the letter had been sent.

"Thank you, True Lord, for delivering the message."

After delivering the letter, he left.

A message from Yin Spirit of Dai Zong's caliber arrives in an instant.

However, it takes time for the letter to reach Old Chen and his colleagues, and it also takes time to read and reply to it.

Zhao Xing didn't wait and left the temple directly.

A quarter of an hour later, in Xier County.

The Military Hall of the Divine Might Army.

"Phew~"

Inside the temple is a row of fireplaces that burn year-round. The fireplaces are about one meter high and enshrine different statues of gods.

Flames suddenly erupted at the first statue of Dai Zong on the left.

He then spat out a secret letter.

"Hmm? A secret letter from the Ten Yang Grotto-Heaven."

Chen Shijie, who was working on a simulation with Long Xiao in front of the sand table, immediately turned around and walked to the fireplace.

"Thank you for delivering the message, True Lord."

After expressing his gratitude, Chen Shijie picked up the secret letter and read it.

It was discovered that the signature was actually Zhao Xing.

"Which department is the secret letter from Ten Yang Grotto-Heaven from?" Long Xiao asked curiously.

"It's Zhao Xing." Chen Shijie laughed and scolded, "That kid is too much of a scoundrel, actually using the intelligence channel to send private letters. Didn't you send him the Thunderstone? How come he can't even send an urgent letter and has to trouble Dai Zong to deliver it?"

"I'll have to remind him next time not to block military access with private mail."

Long Xiao retorted, "He's a key talent being groomed; how can his development process not be considered intelligence?"

"..."

Chen Shijie found that Long Xiao's words made a lot of sense.

He opened the secret letter and a smile immediately appeared on his face.

"So, so, what did they say?!" Long Xiao looked up from the sand table, his eyes filled with curiosity. "Don't just laugh, what exactly did they write?"

Chen Shijie tossed the letter over. "Read it yourself."

"Wow! The First Stage test of tipping off others Lunar Yin."

" In the Cloud-Striving Spell Duel, he taught Li Feng of the Tigron Army a lesson, eliminating that guy who was ranked sixth in the internal selection? That was satisfying, hahaha!"

"Lightning Arts Hunt, ranked ninth?"

"Rain Law Trial ranked third and ultimately entered the Earthly Advantage Institute, gaining access to Grade A training resources!"

Long Xiao read the letter with great enthusiasm, as if he had personally witnessed Zhao Xing overcome one obstacle after another.

"He actually got into one of the Four Great Academies! Phew, at least Han Bing isn't the only one in the Agricultural Official." Long Xiao was quite happy after reading it. "He's really something! Han Bing only got resources from the Grade B."

"He's really promising." Chen Shijie laughed as well. "I brought him to the Divine Might Army, skipping so many procedures. There were quite a few gossips outside. Now that he's in the Earthly Advantage Institute, paid homage to Tian Hou, and has Grade A resources, let's see who dares to say anything now."

"Of course I dare to say it!"

"Um?"

"Shouldn't we say something about how discerning Old Chen is?"

"Ha ha ha ha."

April 7th, Heavenly Timing have passed in the blink of an eye since the hospital was divided.

Although the branch campus has been finalized, Yang City seems even more lively now.

Because the vast majority of people are dissatisfied with their assigned college.

Why should others have one-on-one tutoring while I have to listen to public classes with a bunch of smelly men?

We all have two shoulders and one head, so why don't I deserve a place here?!

Roll it up! Roll it up really hard!

For Heavenly Timing, the reserve Agricultural Official put in their best effort, training themselves like crazy, hoping to change their situation in the mandatory training that followed.

"It's really crowded outside." Zhao Xing stood inside the Earth Palace, looking at the crowd of people blocking the way outside, and couldn't help but smile.

He is currently meditating in the Seventy-Two Earth Palaces. The place is very spacious, and there are only about twenty or thirty people in total.

Not only reserves, but also some active-duty Agricultural Official.

"I feel like people outside are looking at us with murderous intent," Zhao Xing said, turning to Han Bing beside him. "Do you think if I went out for a stroll, someone might throw stones at me?"

"If you really do that, you might get pissed on." Han Bing said coldly.

"Isn't it supposed to be forbidden to urinate?"

"But bringing a urinal isn't prohibited," Han Bing said calmly. "If I splash it in your face, that doesn't count as urinating, does it?"

"Wow, this works too?"

"I don't know if it will work, why don't you give it a try?"

"Then forget it."

In terms of magic, the Earth Palace Art and the Mystic Earth Art are the key areas that Zhao Xing focuses on comprehending.

In particular, the Divine Swift Guard is a combination of two techniques, and it is of paramount importance for his breakthrough.

This spell has great potential. After Zhao Xing obtained a spot to enter the underground Earth Palace, he immediately called Han Bing over to study it together.

"The Swift Travel Earth Palace and the Mystic Earth Guard. When the two are combined, they can form Earth Palace that can move stealthily within the Earth Vein." Zhao Xing sat in one of the Earth Palace, observing the internal structure of the [Swift Travel Earth Palace].

"Wonderful, truly wonderful!"

The Divine Swift Earth Palace Art broke through to the Eighth-Turn on the fourth day after the division of the academy.

The Mystic Earth Guard Art broke through to the Eighth-Turn on the fifth day.

On the sixth day, Zhao Xing completed the fusion of the two methods, enabling the Divine Swift Guard to break through to the Eighth-Turn.

The enlightenment gained from the trip to the Earth Palace has come to an end.

On the ninth day, the sixth Earth Origin Vermillion Fruit was consumed.

Zhao Xing has made more than halfway to reach the Eighteenth Level of the Essence Gathering Rank.

On that very day, he arrived at Tian Hou's Fuchun Garden and heard news about Bi Xun.

"The first mandatory training session is [Lawless Training]," Tian Yan explained. "The content has already been finalized."

"The training will last for a month, during which the use of any magic is prohibited, and it will be purely physical combat."

"The purpose is to enhance the Agriculture Official' melee combat abilities in extreme environments where they cannot use magic."

"The results of the training will be tested in a month."

"This time, in response to the [Lawless Training] of the Agricultural Official, we will also bring in martial artists from various armies as sparring partners. They will not hold back. If you don't want to get beaten black and blue, you need to make more preparations in the next twenty days and break through to the Eighth Grade as soon as possible."

There won't be a fourth update. See you tomorrow!

I'll try to finish early tomorrow, no later than midnight.

For the sake of me updating 15,000 words a day, let's pretend nothing happened. [fn=12]

Thank you for your support.