Element Analysis, Essence Condensation, Bend Node, Strengthen Root: The True Self Four Arts

There are three main treasure sites in Great Granary Institute.

The first is the Myriad Things Hall, which, like the Earth Vein Hall of the Earthly Advantage Institute, is also open to the public in the form of a mural gallery, depicting the All Things Growth Chart.

This precious place is divided into inner and outer sections. Everyone can study the outer corridor for free, while those who purchase entries to enter the inner corridor must do so with points, or become a Grade A genius to have one to three free opportunities to study the inner corridor.

The second is the Primordial Dao Field, which contains countless Original Seed that bloom and wither at an extremely rapid pace, demonstrating the complete process of a plant from seed to growth, maturity, and death. There are also areas that remain constant, keeping the plants in a specific stage of development, such as the [Nascent Zone], [Growth Zone], [Maturity Zone], and [Desolate Zone].

The training grounds also have a tiered system. Lower-tier areas are free to watch, while mid-to-high-tier areas require points to purchase additional sessions. Alternatively, top-tier geniuses may have free opportunities to study and comprehend the teachings.

The third type is the Derivative Dao Field. The Derivative Dao Field has the same function as the Primordial Dao Field, but the difference is that it contains all new species cultivated by humans.

"I have the privileges of Grade A, and although I'm not from Great Granary Institute, I can enter these precious areas that normally charge admission fees twice for free."

The Grade A geniuses of this academy can receive three free trials, while those of other academies can only receive two.

Zhao Xing arrived at the Great Granary Institute.

We decided to go to the Myriad Things Hall first.

"My foundation is relatively weak, and it's not just me; most of the Agricultural Official) are in the same boat."

Most Agricultural Official, before reaching the Fifth Grade, only had a superficial understanding of the True Self Faction School of magic.

No Agricultural Official below the Fifth Grade dared to claim any achievement in the "True Self Faction" school of magic.

For the True Self Faction, the period before the Fifth Grade is the stage of "laying the foundation".

"Although the Great Granary Institute also assigned 50 people, very few of them were truly committed to joining the Great Granary Institute and following the path of True Self Faction Agricultural Official."

"They all went there for the better pay, but secretly they were all focusing their efforts on other things."

Their bodies are in Grand Granary, but their hearts are elsewhere. They take advantage of the Great Granary Institute to practice other schools of thought—this is the current state of the True Self Faction.

However, there's nothing that can be done. If the Great Granary Institute stipulates that those who enter must major in the True Self Faction School of magic, then top-tier geniuses would rather go to the Celestial Timing Academy or Earthly Advantage Institute and get a second-tier degree than go to the Great Granary Institute.

Reaching the Fifth Grade in the True Self Faction is extremely difficult! Even after death, one may not know if they have ever even touched the threshold of the True Self Faction.

Therefore, the Great Granary Institute did not interfere with the Agricultural Official's forced study, but instead used the resources of the imperial court to attract those who were truly interested and had the perseverance to study.

"Don't waste this precious opportunity to gain insight. Let's go explore the free areas." Zhao Xing walked towards the Myriad Things Hall.

There were very few people in the Great Granary Institute at this time.

Those who come to the Myriad Things Hall to gain enlightenment are far less accomplished than those in other precious places.

The corridor was deserted, with only a few dozen people scattered around looking at the murals, but most of them left after a short while.

"Like the Four Seasonal Arts and the four methods of Earthly Advantage Institute, the True Self Faction also has four classic categories of spells."

"Element Analysis, Essence Condensation, Bend Node, and Strengthen Root are known as the 'True Self Minor Four Arts'."

Why add the word "small"?

It wasn't because of "spell discrimination" or "school discrimination" that the word "small" was assigned to it.

It's not because it's difficult to practice.

Most people can't learn it, and only a small number can walk this path, so it's not the right way.

In addition, the Five Elements and Four Seasons Theory, with the Time Faction taking the lead and calling it the "Great Five Elements," True Self Faction calls it the "Inner Five Elements" and the "Small Five Elements," has extended this naming convention to magic, True Self Faction can only reluctantly accept.

However, when the recovery period arrived, the True Self Faction, which had been shivering and feeling cold for thousands of years, finally stood up.

After standing up, the True Self Faction declared, "Everyone here is trash, I'm going to wipe you all out!"

"I have already learned one of the True Self Four Arts: the Element Analysis Art, the Condensation Art, the Node-Folding Method, and the method of Strengthen Root. I am the original self." Zhao Xing strolled in the corridor.

The intermediate-level Nine Turns [Savage Growth] belongs to the [Strengthen Root Method], which also has other names, such as the Stem Strengthening Art and the Foundation Strengthening Art.

"The extraordinary technique I'm looking for is called the 'Profound Yellow Analyze Origin Art.' It should have existed during the reign of Emperor Jing, but it wasn't well-known, and I don't know if it was included in the 'Emperor Jing's..."

Zhao Xing looked at the mural "The All Things Growth Chart". Each mural contained "methods" and "techniques" that had been selected by the imperial court.

"The imperial court transmits ten thousand methods; does this ten thousand methods include the * Profound Yellow Analyze Origin Art *?"

Zhao Xing was unsure, because he didn't remember the exact time when this technique appeared, only that the person who created it was named "Mi Fu".

"Mi Fu served as the Agriculture Minister, Third Grade official, during the early years of Wu Emperor, but he died of old age not long afterward."

"Emperor Jing had a total of six reign titles: Cheng'an Era, Eternal Peace Era, Renewal Era, New Splendor Era, Great Governance Era, Eternal Governance Era."

"The period of peace and stability was the longest, the period of governance was the shortest, and the period of New Splendor Era lasted only thirty-seven years."

"Mi Fu died of old age, so he should have been in his prime at that time. It's just unknown what rank he was. If he was fifth rank or above, it would be easier to find him. If he was below fifth rank, it would be difficult to find him. There are countless people with the same name as officials below fifth rank in the Great Wu Dynasty."

When Mi Fu created the "Profound Yellow Analyze Origin Art," he was only at the Sixth Rank. Why is it considered a remarkable method?

Because Mi Fu himself didn't know how amazing the method he created was.

When applied to plants, the Profound Yellow Analyze Origin Art can only be described as having a moderately good effect.

However, when applied to Human Race, it can help them extract 'Pure Origin Soil' ahead of time, which is simply Divine Art!

It wasn't until the later era of revival, with the help of certain external conditions, that this "Profound Yellow Analyze Origin Art" truly shone and became an essential method for the Agricultural Official.

Since it is a required method, the conditions for cultivation must not be too demanding.

If Zhao Xing had obtained this method earlier, he would have known how to use external forces to cultivate it.

Even during the Dynasty of Fate, Zhao Xing felt that meeting the conditions for cultivating the "Profound Yellow Analyze Origin Art" was not particularly difficult.

"I'll ask Old Chen and the others another day to inquire about it, and try to figure it out first."

It would be best to obtain this method directly from the All Things Growth Chart. Even without Zhao Xing, there's no rush. As long as Mi Fu becomes Fifth Grade official, he will eventually come into his sights.

"Drip drip drip~"

As Zhao Xing walked along the corridor, he was suddenly struck by a sudden sensation, as if a light rain was falling.

So he stopped walking, sat cross-legged on the spot, and quietly looked at the mural.

The mural depicts an aerial view of a gray-yellow wasteland, but when Zhao Xing looked at it, his perspective was quickly magnified.

It felt as if I had fallen from the sky and landed on the ground.

The perspective focuses on a seedling in the wasteland.

"Wind Leaf Grass".

Zhao Xing immediately recognized it as a second-tier Wind Leaf Grass.

"Wind Leaf Grass can be used in medicine, usually to make Wind Travel Pill, which can make people more agile and nimble in a short period of time after taking them."

The seedlings are very tender, with only five leaves and less than half a meter tall at this stage.

Zhao Xing saw that the Wind Leaf Grass seedling only had five leaves, and then the seedling began to grow wildly.

A glimmer of light emanated from the ground, as if Rain Water were flowing backwards, gathering upwards from the roots.

Soon the Wind Leaf Grass grew to a meter tall.

At the same time, the five leaves withered instantly, while new buds sprouted at the top.

New buds sprouted, and five more tender green leaves appeared.

At the same time, the Wind Leaf Grass also began to fall over.

Each time a new bud sprouts, the rest of the plant withers and dies, with only a few specks of light gathering on the new branch.

As the cycle repeated, the Wind Leaf Grass grew longer and longer, soon exceeding ten meters.

As it accelerated, the Wind Leaf Grass twisted and slithered around like a snake.

"Buzz~"

When it grew to ten meters, an even larger radiance reversed back to the main stem, and at the same time, this ten-meter-long branch, including its leaves, completely withered and died.

Two new shoots appeared, and ten leaves emerged.

"Each time a branch grows, it withers after reaching a certain size. All the vital energy is supplied to the main root to grow more branches and more leaves, so as to absorb more vital energy from heaven and earth."

"The cycle repeats endlessly, Wind Leaf Grass can grow indefinitely, with absolutely no limit."

At first, what appeared to be a wasteland gradually turned from grayish-yellow to green as the Wind Leaf Grass spread outwards.

The green gradually expanded, and soon the small patch of green on the wasteland turned into a green ocean!

"Buzz~"

When his gaze settled on that green ocean, Zhao Xing also broke free from his comprehension.

He closed his eyes, and the scene of the Wind Leaf Grass growing repeatedly appeared in his mind, gradually devouring the entire wasteland and turning it into his own territory...

After an unknown amount of time, Zhao Xing opened his eyes.

[You comprehend the "All Things Growth Chart," observe the mysteries of life's growth, and grasp the "Barren Condense Essence Art."]

[Barren Condense Essence Art: Intermediate]

[Progress: 235/9999]

[Effect: It gathers the essence of heaven and earth, allowing plant life to grow along the optimal path.]

Having learned the Nurturing Art, the Flourishing Growth, and the Savage Growth techniques, Zhao Xing had some basic understanding of the Condensation Art.

"Barren Condense Essence Art." Zhao Xing nodded in satisfaction. This was one of the more profound Condensation Art.

It is very different from the Strengthen Root method.

If we compare it with "Savage Growth," we will find that Savage Growth is a destructive exploitation of the Earth Vein energy.

The main purpose is to strengthen the roots and rhizomes so that they can absorb nutrients from the ground.

The Condensation Art involves absorbing the primordial energy of heaven and earth, but it is not a destructive acquisition. Instead, it adjusts itself according to the environment to obtain the best growth path.

"Savage Growth means seizing the nutrients from the Earthly Advantage Institute first, regardless of whether it can be consumed or wasted."

"The Barren Condense Essence Art absorbs the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. It rationally distributes the absorbed nutrients. Every step is perfect, with no waste," Zhao Xing thought to himself.

Barren Condense Essence Art is generally used in harsh environments, so every bit of vital energy is extremely important. It also involves regulating the plant's own mechanisms to promote better growth.

The Savage Growth spell is too much for delicate plants to withstand. When Zhao Xing used this spell, he specifically chose a tough species like 'Adamantine Bamboo'.

And initially, the phrase "Flourishing Growth" is used to help them transition through the fragile seedling stage.

The Barren Condense Essence Art, on the other hand, does not require consideration of these factors; it can be used immediately after planting.

"If you combine the Barren Condense Essence Art with the Strengthen Root Technique, as long as you cultivate it to the mid-level Nine Turns, getting top marks in Lu Bang's elective training course will be no problem."

Zhao Xing did not continue to study the murals elsewhere, but sat here.

If you are moved by a mural, it means that this mural is suitable for your understanding.

Continuing to study other methods may not lead to finding a better Condensation Art, and it would also be a waste of time.

Secondly, the spells of the True Self Faction are difficult to master.

You should know that he learned the [Savage Growth] technique very early on and spent a lot of time and energy on it, but he only reached the 'Nine Turns' level before coming to the Ten Yang Grotto-Heaven, and he has not yet reached the middle stage of perfection.

If you continue to distract yourself, who knows when you'll be able to Nine Turns of the [Barren Condense Essence Art].

Rather than being an expert in nothing, it's better to master one subject Condensation Art, first, and then take Lu Bang's elective course.

The interval between "Lawless Training" is two days.

For two days, Zhao Xing stayed in the Myriad Things Hall of Great Granary Institute, standing motionless in front of the desolate mural.

I left the Myriad Things Hall at the hour of Xu (7-9 PM) on May 20th.

"Heavenly Timing, two spell rotations, that's already quite fast."

The Condensation Art and the Strengthen Root Technique have some similarities, and coupled with Zhao Xing's comprehension, he progresses very quickly in this mid-level spell of the True Self Faction.

"If the cultivation speed can be maintained, then there is no need to waste comprehension attempts before the Sixth-Turn." As Zhao Xing left the corridor, he saw many Agricultural Official scratching their heads in front of the murals.

Some people have pulled out a lot of hair.

If the research on Magic Array by the Mechanism Master is the most hair-throwing part, then the True Self Faction magic is the most difficult for the Agricultural Official.

How difficult it is to study the profound truths of life!

How many celestial phenomena are there? Just spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

How many ley Earth Vein? They're just the Five Elements Wind-Thunder.

Life is incredibly diverse and countless in its forms; you never know what strange and wonderful life templates you might discover while researching it.

"It's so difficult! I really can't figure it out!"

A sigh escaped from the Myriad Things Hall.

May 21st, Southwest Training Field, a day of being beaten.

Last time, under Zhao Xing's leadership, the martial artists were given a small shock.

This caused the group of martial artists to put away their arrogance and become less casual, no longer treating the Agricultural Official as a plaything.

Xia Jing and Fu Ying quickly jumped from the back of the Fang Zhen to the front as soon as training began.

Ten people from the four guardians— Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise —stepped forward to withstand the first wave of attacks for the warrior Fang Zhen.

Zhao Xing's Kui Ox Thunder Roar still caused considerable trouble for the martial artists' Fang Zhen. However, its effectiveness was diminished this time.

The final result was still a loss for the Agricultural Supervisorate, and the martial arts Fang Zhen had more members remaining than last time.

Zhao Xing, Shi Yong, Zhuang Ziqing, and others were eliminated in the middle of the season because they were too conspicuous last time.

But the situation was different during training on May 24th.

With fewer people from the Agricultural Supervisorate charging forward, the fighting formation and organizational strength of the warriors' Fang Zhen also greatly decreased.

The Agricultural Official side suffered repeated failures. When Zhao Xing first organized the campaign, he was at his most furious and launched his strongest counterattack, but that attempt also failed. The second attempt also failed to achieve good results, so his morale collapsed.

Most people just want to protect themselves in the chaos.

The martial artists felt the same way. Although they managed to launch a counterattack last time, many members of the Four Great Martial Offices were eliminated, which was completely inconsistent with their rankings.

A battle of egos can only last for a short time; it cannot continue indefinitely and is not in one's own interest. Therefore, the martial artists are no longer united.

Zhao Xing's side still managed to gather a considerable number of people, who then charged at the weak points of the martial artists' Fang Zhen. Fu Ying, Xia Jing, and other organizers also led their men to charge at the weak points of the Agricultural Official.

On May 24th, both sides' geniuses led their teams, each fighting their own game.

Xia Jing, Fu Ying, and the others did not choose to directly confront Zhao Xing, Shi Yong, Zhuang Ziqing, and other geniuses from the Agricultural Supervisorate from the very beginning, because they risked being demoted if they fought head-on, just like Fu Ying was eliminated early last time.

Given Zhao Xing's Kui Ox Thunder Roar level, and the martial arts levels of Shi Yong, Zhuang Ziqing, and others are not low either, it's highly unlikely that this small group of geniuses can defeat them in the first place.

Thus, the geniuses on both sides tacitly eliminated the weaker ones.

Ultimately, the rankings of the Agricultural Supervisorate and the Martial Office returned to a similar state as they had been the first time.

On May 27th, Zhao Xing's [Barren Condense Essence Art] broke through to the Fourth-Turn.

During his rest periods Lawless Training, he came to the training ground set up by Lu Bang every day.

Experiment with different types of plant seedlings by combining [Savage Growth] with [Barren Condense Essence Art].

Now, he can make third-order seeds bloom and bear fruit within two hours, reaching maturity.

However, it is still far from meeting the Class A standard set by Lu Bang.

On May 30th, they were beaten at the Southwest Training Field.

On June 3, the Southwest Training Field was attacked.

On June 6th, Zhao Xing's [Savage Growth] reached the mid-level perfection, and his [Barren Condense Essence Art] reached the fifth level. He also took his last beating at the Southwest Training Field.

The month-long period of "Lawless Training" has ended.

All the Agricultural Official breathed a long sigh of relief.

"Damn, it's finally over!"

"A whole month! I've endured it all! Do you know how I got through this past month?!"

"It was a bit of a disaster, but I feel like I've gotten stronger. In the first chaotic battle, I was quickly knocked down and couldn't even last fifteen minutes. But in the last one, I lasted a full hour!"

"That's right, it wasn't for nothing that I took the beating. Come to think of it, I feel a little uncomfortable if I don't get beaten up at least once a day."

"Hiss, bro, something's not right..."

When the training at the Southwest Training Field was declared over, Zhao Xing breathed a sigh of relief. He had dropped in the rankings twice in a row, but in the end he managed to maintain his "Grade A" rating and was not demoted.

In fact, among the Grade A talents, none of them were demoted. The twenty-one people who were able to go to Ten Yang Grotto-Heaven for training and go through many rounds of selection were all extraordinary individuals.

"The first mandatory training course for the Agricultural Supervisorate has concluded. The second mandatory training course will begin in half a month," Fan Zhaoli announced to the Agricultural Official on the Cloud Rain Tower Ship.

"The second mandatory training course is [Supply Training], and the rules are as follows:"

"First, each Agricultural Official will be responsible for the food supply of a group of warriors, but initially the Agricultural Official can only obtain seeds or seedlings."

"Second, the environment changes. The Heavenly Timing, Earthly Advantage Institute, and even the seeds and seedlings are all random. The Agricultural Official must ensure that these seeds or seedlings survive, obtain food, and provide it to the warriors."

"Third, if there is no food for three consecutive days, points will be deducted; if there is no food for half a month, the player will be eliminated..."

Fourth, scoring criteria...