Refracted Sound Curved Form, Zhuang Ziqing's Shock

"They really are [Lawless Training]." Zhao Xing walked out of Fuchun Garden, recalling what Tian Hou had just said.

When fighting alongside the army, in extremely rare situations, such as "Ten Suns in the Sky," everything can be completely destroyed.

There are also very special cases, such as the "Law Forbidden Zone".

Not only the Agricultural Official, but also any magic-based profession, is unable to use magic and is left only with physical combat abilities.

At this point, the martial artist's advantage becomes apparent.

It is precisely because of these situations that martial artists have always been a very large group; otherwise, the Dynasty of Fate would have trained sorcerers instead, since magic is often far more useful than martial arts.

Zhao Xing had participated in similar training in his previous life, so when Tian Yan gave him those two kinds of pills, he vaguely guessed what the mandatory training course would be.

I just didn't expect it to come so early.

"But thinking about it, it makes sense. The reserve Agricultural Official in the Ten Yang Grotto-Heaven all have a foundation in magic. In a short period of time, they can't improve much in magic training. On the contrary, this kind of physical training is more effective and can also improve everyone's Essence Gathering level."

After learning about the mandatory training content in twenty days, Zhao Xing understood that the gift Tian Yan gave him was not given casually.

Earth Origin Vermillion Fruit: Enhances the level of Essence Gathering.

The Hundred Beast Throat Pill and the Earthly Fiend Lung Refining Pill are used to prepare for practicing martial arts.

Since the goal is to train the body and fight, it is necessary to prepare some martial arts techniques.

"If the Agricultural Official were to practice martial arts, he would not achieve anything in such a short time unless he already had a foundation."

A month with a stick, a year with a knife, a lifetime with a gun—training in weaponry? That's even harder.

Practicing martial arts? It's not something that can be mastered overnight.

"The quickest way to learn it is through sonic techniques. That's what the teacher intended, and most of the Agricultural Official would probably choose this kind of martial art."

"Wow, even second and third-tier treasures are starting to go up in price."

Zhao Xing was browsing through the Arsenal.

He soon saw that the prices of more than a dozen kinds of pills, such as the Tiger Throat Pill and the Lung Strengthening Pill, had started to rise.

The Four Great Academies have only about 200 people.

The Grade A consist of only 21 people.

Based on the situation in each college, Zhao Xing estimated that there were fewer than 1,000 people who could earn 1,000 training points per month.

Most people receive less than 500 points per month after being assigned to a college.

Therefore, the price increase was more significant for second-tier pills, while third-tier pills only saw a slight increase of one or two points.

As for the [Hundred Beast Throat Pill] and [Earthly Fiend Lung Refining Pill] that Zhao Xing possesses?

The price hasn't changed at all.

Because in the reserve Agricultural Official, 90% of the people cannot afford one.

Zhao Xing still has over 6,000 points, as well as Thunderstone given to him by Long Xiao and Chen Shijie, with a recycling value of 8,000 points.

Seeing the price of second-tier treasures rise, he even considered stockpiling them, but the thought that the buyback price would only be 80% of the selling price immediately extinguished his idea.

"Even if Agricultural Official thousand or so people came to buy second-tier treasures, the price wouldn't increase by more than a few points. Forget it, let's not get involved in these crooked methods."

Zhao Xing closed the treasure list and turned to check the martial arts list.

"Let's see if they have the sonic technique I want."

A simple search yielded a plethora of martial arts techniques; even searching for sonic-related techniques yielded thousands of results. Zhao Xing once again marveled at the abundance of resources available during this period.

If we go back to a time when Dynasty of Fate was collapsing, the difficulty of obtaining any of these skills would increase tenfold, because due to the turmoil, fewer people would be researching new martial arts techniques and spells.

[Tiger's Roar: Beginner Martial Skill]

[Category: Sound Wave-Based Mystic Techniques]

Price: 80 points

[After cultivation, one can unleash the roar of a fierce tiger]

[Note: Purchase includes a set of cultivation resources, such as Tiger Throat Pill and Bonefish Lung Slice.]

[Dragon's Cry: Beginner Martial Skill]

[Category: Sound Wave-Based Mystic Techniques]

Price: 110 points

[After cultivation, one can emit the Dragon's Cry Resonance.]

[Note: Upon purchase, you will receive a set of cultivation resources, including Dragon Food Grass and Lung Qi Fluid.]

The cultivation method is free; it costs 80 points. The main purpose is to buy treasures needed for cultivation, which can assist in cultivation or speed up the cultivation process.

Zhao Xing is now quite wealthy, and he doesn't even care about beginner-level martial arts techniques.

Select to view intermediate-level martial arts techniques directly.

His teacher had prepared the cultivation materials for him. He only needed to take a look to see what was missing. If he had already prepared some materials or treasures, the price would be cheaper.

[Tiger's Roar, Dragon's Cry: Intermediate Martial Skill]

[Category: Sound Wave-Based Mystic Techniques]

Price: 1200 points

[After cultivation, one can emit the roar of Tiger's Roar, Dragon's Cry, a sound that repeats endlessly, capable of shattering rocks and splitting gold.]

[Note: Upon purchase, you will receive a set of cultivation resources, including Dragon Spirit Grass, Lung Metal Spirit Liquid, Knife Fish Lung Slice, and Fierce Tiger Throat Pill.]

"The Tiger's Roar, Dragon's Cry's Cry sonic technique is decent, and the materials required for its cultivation don't overlap with what my teacher gave me, so I'll skip it."

Zhao Xing continued to examine the techniques. Even intermediate-level martial arts techniques had varying levels of quality. Now that he was wealthy, he naturally looked down on these ordinary ones.

[Deer Shu's Cry: Intermediate Martial Skill]

[Category: Sound Wave-Based Mystic Techniques]

Price: 2500 points

The Deer Shu's Cry is a decadent and languid melody; listening to it makes one's limbs ache and one feel utterly weak.

[Note: Upon purchase, you will receive a set of cultivation resources, including a Tier 4 Hundred Beast Throat Pill, a Tier 3 Deer Antler, a Tier 3 Lung Pill, and Sound Storage Stone.]

"Hmm? This is not bad. If I want to buy it, I only need to spend an extra 500 points... Let's see if there are any better ones."

[Berserk Qing Sound: Intermediate Martial Skill]

Price: 1500 points

[Yin Xun Nine Bursts]

[The system unleashes nine sonic waves, creating a chain reaction of explosions; the power can be stacked.]

Price: 2200 points

[Folding Sound Melody · Sound Blade]

Price: 1000 points

[Refracted Sound Melody Form · Sound Thorn]

Price: 1000 points

As he continued browsing, Zhao Xing saw many familiar and unfamiliar sonic martial arts techniques.

Many of them have good effects and power, but they are difficult to practice and require a lot of supplementary materials.

Some are cheaper, but their effectiveness is only so-so.

After carefully examining the techniques for half an hour, Zhao Xing finally identified three sonic martial arts techniques.

[Kui Ox Thunder Roar: Intermediate Martial Skill]

[Category: Sound Wave-Based Mystic Techniques]

Price: 8000 points

[The Kui Ox Thunder Roar, obscuring the sun and moon.]

[Note: Upon purchase, you will receive a set of cultivation resources, including Hundred Beast Throat Pill, Earthly Fiend Lung Refining Pill, Eighth Grade Wild Bull Vocal Cord Meat, and Lung Metal Spirit Liquid, among other materials.]

"The hide of the Kui Ox can be used to make drums, and its bones can be used to make mallets, the sound of which can travel for thousands of miles. This is a secret sonic technique passed down from the ancient sects." Zhao Xing saw this familiar name and placed an order without hesitation.

Because he knew the strength of this sonic martial art; among sonic martial arts, it was considered top-tier, and it could be continuously improved upon. The current intermediate-level method was only a part of the complete secret technique.

"I already have 3 Hundred Beast Throat Pill and 2 Earthly Fiend Lung Refining Pill, so I only need to spend 4,000 points to buy the rest of the materials to practice this secret technique."

As for the other two sonic techniques, they are [Folding Sound Melody · Sound Blade] and [Refracted Sound Melody Form · Sound Thorn].

The materials are relatively inexpensive and easy to use.

Zhao Xing bought two sets of materials, which cost him another 4,000 points.

If the Kui Ox Lei Hou technique is difficult to master and shows no results within twenty days, then the [Refracted Sound Curved Form] technique can be used to get by first.

"Place your order!"

When Zhao Xing purchased the Kui Ox Lei Hou, he specifically stated that only 4,000 points would be deducted.

Purchasing two versions of the Refracted Sound Curved Form, two copies of each, deducted 4000 points.

He originally had 14,000 points after exchanging Thunderstone for points, plus 5,000 points from the resources on the Grade A and 1,000 points from the report.

Now, after deduction, I only have 6000 points left.

"Six thousand points is enough for now." Zhao Xing wasn't worried about the points. They were just a bunch of numbers; they couldn't be used to create offspring, so of course he'd spend them!

Fifteen minutes later, at the entrance of the Eighteen Locust Willow Courtyard.

"Da da da~"

The familiar voice of Bamboo Horse came from outside the courtyard gate, and a Mechanism Master carrying a large box stopped there.

"Zhao Xing, your goods have arrived!"

The Mechanism Master shouted at the top of his lungs.

There was no other way; the courtyard was too big, and if I shouted too softly, no one could hear me.

The sound spread out in ripples, and Zhao Xing looked at the Mechanism Master outside the door with some surprise.

"Old Gao, your voice's pretty loud, did you learn some kind of sonic technique?"

Gao Ming was the name of the Mechanism Master who delivered the mail. After delivering several letters and goods, he also became acquainted with Zhao Xing.

"Well, we're practicing the Yin Xun Nine Bursts. We Mechanism Master don't have that much time to practice martial arts. As long as we can pass the test, that's fine." Gao Ming laughed. "I'm too lazy to dismount and touch the Magic Array on the courtyard gate. It's much easier to just shout."

"Okay, throw the stuff to me, you can get back to work."

"Okay, here you go." Gao Ming tossed the package, which landed steadily in Zhao Xing's hands.

"Clatter clatter clatter~" He rode off on his Bamboo Horse again.

Inside the courtyard, Zhao Xing carried his bundle to his cultivation room.

"Everything has arrived."

"It's really heavy."

The boxes were separate; there were three boxes, one large and two small.

The smaller one is clearly one of the two sets of [Refracted Sound Curved Form].

"The Refracted Sound Curved Form is less difficult, so practice that first to build a foundation."

Open the box; inside is a martial arts manual.

Whether it's a martial arts manual or a magical manual, these pages all contain a trace of Daoist philosophy.

When Zhao Xing opened it, the method of circulating vital energy in "Refracted Sound Curved Form" appeared in his mind, and the words in front of him seemed to come alive.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh~" All the characters on the page transformed into human figures, practicing in front of Zhao Xing.

"The classics are probably being sold now, and they're all of a higher quality than the books I read in Gucheng," Zhao Xing thought quietly.

After reading it, I opened two of the smaller boxes.

The box contained a third-tier elixir and a bottle of regulating elixir to protect the throat and lungs, preventing damage to the internal organs and throat during the initial stages of cultivation.

Otherwise, if you shout for half an hour, your voice will probably become hoarse.

"Begin your training!"

The following day, in the early morning.

"Drink!"

Zhao Xing opened his mouth, and a surge of air rose from his abdomen, accompanied by a faint stinging sensation, which was then compressed through his throat and mouth.

"Call out!"

With a slight movement of his lips, a sharp spike composed of sound waves, vaguely rhomboid in shape, pierced through the air and struck the wall in front of him.

"Bang!"

The walls of the training room were reinforced with Magic Array; when you bumped into them, only a white dent appeared.

"After a night of Ascetic Practice, I have also mastered the second technique and reached the First-Turn level of martial arts."

Zhao Xing glanced at the panel.

[Folding Sound Melody · Sound Blade]

[Intermediate Martial Skill: 1254/9999]

[Refracted Sound Melody Form · Sound Thorn]

[Intermediate Martial Skill: 1005/9999]

"While the Refracted Sound Curved Form Sound Blade and Sound Thorn are two different martial arts techniques, they share commonalities; the only difference lies in the materials required for their secondary cultivation."

"Easy to use, and quite powerful." Zhao Xing touched his throat, feeling no adverse effects, and continued his cultivation.

[After practicing the Folding Sound Melody · Sound Blade ten times, you seemed to have gained some insight and adjusted the position of your vital energy circulation. The progress of Folding Sound Melody · Sound Blade has increased by 200 points.]

[You have practiced the Folding Sound Melody · Sound Blade one hundred times, achieving some success and correcting the flaws in your power generation. The progress of Folding Sound Melody · Sound Blade has increased by 400 points.]

[You have practiced the Refracted Sound Melody Form · Sound Thorn 1000 times. You have gained considerable insight into this martial art. The progress of "Refracted Sound Melody Form · Sound Thorn" has increased by 500 points.]

[You have practiced the Folding Sound Melody · Sound Blade 5,000 times. You have fully mastered this martial art and have begun to adjust it according to your own physical structure to make it more suitable for you to use. The progress of Folding Sound Melody · Sound Blade has increased by 2,000 points!]

[The Folding Sound Melody · Sound Blade has reached Seventh-Turn!]

[You have practiced the Refracted Sound Melody Form · Sound Thorn 5,000 times. You have grasped the essence of this martial art and have reached a high level of proficiency. Your body has also fully adapted to the use of this secret technique. The progress of "Refracted Sound Melody Form · Sound Thorn" has increased by 2,000 points!]

[The Refracted Sound Melody Form · Sound Thorn have reached Seventh-Turn!]

For three consecutive days, Zhao Xing was completely immersed in cultivation.

When you're tired or sleepy, use the Sleep Bug Art to wake yourself up.

Eat Yuan Fruit when you're hungry to recover and stay in peak condition at all times.

In three days and three nights, Zhao Xing practiced each of the two sonic martial arts techniques five thousand times.

"Practice each one five thousand times, and you'll reach the Seventh-Turn." Zhao Xing smiled slightly.

The descriptions of these two sonic martial arts techniques in the Arsenal also mention how many times one needs to practice them to reach what level.

Assuming there is no shortage of materials.

Generally, after performing the technique more than a hundred times, one can enter the basics and reach the First-Turn.

Five thousand times is quite proficient. According to the normal talent cultivation standard, it can probably be cultivated to the 4th level.

If it's below this number, it proves that your talent is below average, indicating that your talent in this martial art is relatively weak.

"The big data provided by the Arsenal can help people observe whether they are suitable to practice which secret technique."

"Looking at it now, even with sonic martial arts, my comprehension is still quite good."

There's a big difference between Fourth-Turn and Seventh-Turn.

Even First-Turn Third-Turn, you can only say that you've just entered the realm of technique.

From the Fourth-Turn the Sixth-Turn, one has achieved some success.

Seventh-Turn Nine Turns signifies entering the inner sanctum, indicating a profound understanding of the techniques.

The data from the Arsenal only shows how long it takes to cultivate to the Fourth-Turn, because whether one can truly master the art after that depends on individual talent differences, making it not very useful for reference.

Some people might achieve perfection after practicing five thousand times. Others might practice tens of thousands of times and still only Fourth-Turn.

After resting for a while, Zhao Xing went out and headed to Fuchun Garden.

Tian Yan was a responsible teacher who would check on Zhao Xing's cultivation progress every three days.

However, he was not the only one in Fuchun Garden today.

Zhuang Ziqing and Han Bing from the Earthly Advantage Institute are both in Fuchun Garden.

Although they studied under a different teacher, Tian Yan was still one of the agricultural officials of the Earthly Advantage Institute, enjoying first-class treatment, so they could still come to consult him. Of course, it depended on the time; he couldn't come to bother them every day.

"Zhao Xing," Zhuang Ziqing greeted him, his voice a little hoarse.

As for Han Bing, she simply didn't say anything, but just nodded.

"You two, too..."

"Yes," Zhuang Ziqing said with a wry smile. "The mandatory training prohibits the use of magic and requires the mastery of martial arts. The Agricultural Official's first choice is sonic techniques."

Zhuang Ziqing's face was originally somewhat thin, but now his cheeks have puffed out, making him look like a square face.

Han Bing didn't puff out his cheeks, but his throat was noticeably red and swollen and hadn't subsided.

It seems that these two have encountered some problems in their cultivation, so they came to ask Tian Yan for advice.

"Everyone's here?" After waiting for a while, Tian Yan appeared from behind the screen in the back hall. He walked with a strong gait and had a steady and reliable demeanor, which was somewhat different from his previous kind and gentle manner. It seemed that he had just finished practicing his martial arts.

"I've met you, teacher."

"Greetings, Tian Hou."

"I pay my respects to... the Marquis."

The three bowed, and Han Bing forced herself to speak despite her sore throat, but it seemed extremely difficult for her.

"How did you end up like this?" Tian Yan looked at Han Bing and frowned. " In Heavenly Timing, your voice has become completely hoarse, and your throat is still swollen and red. There's a serious problem with how you exert force here... Come here."

Han Bing obediently stepped forward.

Tian Yan's hand moved back and forth across his throat, a gentle breeze blew in, and the surrounding light seemed to brighten.

"This technique..." Zhao Xing vaguely sensed a change in the surrounding environment. "Could it be that Teacher used the Solar Terms Decree to treat Han Bing? I can only vaguely determine that it is springtime, but I can't tell exactly what the technique is."

"Alright," Tian Yan said, "It's not a big problem anymore. Try speaking."

"Thank you, Tian Hou." Han Bing quickly bowed, his redness and swelling had subsided.

"Teacher, what kind of law is this?" Zhao Xing asked.

"The Solar Terms Decree, the Start of Spring, is the time Life Resurgence and its energy can heal all things." Tian Yan pointed to Han Bing's throat. "He has shed a layer of skin."

Upon closer inspection, Zhao Xing noticed that Han Bing's throat indeed had some dead skin.

This is like a snake shedding its skin or a crab changing its shell; in this process, the old organs and tissues are replaced and new ones grow.

However, it would be difficult for Human Race to achieve such a change. Zhao Xing speculated that Tian Yan's Solar Terms Decree had reached a level that could cause life to "change its seasons," at least to change the seasons in certain areas.

"Zhuang Ziqing, your problem isn't serious, but Zhao Xing," Tian Yan frowned, "You speak as always. Have you been lax these past few days, or perhaps you haven't grasped my meaning and haven't been practicing your sonic techniques?"

The latter part of his words had become somewhat stern, and Tian Hou thought that Zhao Xing had become arrogant after entering the Earthly Advantage Institute.

"Teacher, you've misunderstood," Zhao Xing quickly said. "The student hasn't been lax at all."

"Prove it to me." Tian Yan pointed to a stone lion placed outside the hall.

"Yes, sir." Zhao Xing turned around, his chest puffed out as he breathed, and then he opened his mouth and exhaled, instantly sending a Sound Blade slicing through the air and striking the stone lion.

"Crack!" A piece of the stone lion's ear was cut off.

"Huh?!" Zhuang Ziqing, who was standing next to him, twitched at the sight.

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