Five Elements Particles and the Straw Man Art's Nine Turns

In the vast fields, Zhao Xing strolled along a path.

Along the roadside, the Yuan Rice are visibly heading, turning yellow, and withering away, only to have new seeds sprout again.

This is the Primordial Dao Field, one of the treasure sites of Great Granary Institute, and it is located not far from the Ten Thousand Laws Palace.

The Straw Man Art technique belongs to the True Self Faction. If you want to make great progress in magic within seven days, you should study the "Yin Yang True Self Scripture", one of the three major secret scriptures.

Zhao Xing has two free spots, and this is his first time entering.

At this moment, he is squatting by the roadside, watching the Yuan Rice grow, mature, and wither.

"The five elements within the Yuan Rice (a type of rice) have achieved a certain balance with the Earth Treasury Return to Origin Formation."

"Rapid growth and decay, a constant cycle of vitality with the external and internal."

Zhao Xing activated the [Five Elements Observation].

At this moment, the Yuan Rice disappeared, and the fields disappeared as well.

Under the spell's microscopic vision, the sky appears to be dynamically brightly distributed with seven colors.

The earth is a dark seven-colored landscape, with dark yellow representing the earth element as the main color, while cyan, gold, blue, red, and purple flow across the earth like lines.

As the Yuan Rice grows, five colors intertwine and rise from the ground, resembling Yuan Rice as it heads and branches.

As the Yuan Rice withers, the tree-like diagram composed of the five elements slowly disintegrates and flows back into the world.

Zhao Xing seemed to understand something and extended his fingertip.

The surrounding heaven and earth vitality suddenly accelerated, and the light blue power gathered towards the fingertips.

Soon, a drop of water appeared on the fingertip.

"Da~"

A drop of water fell on this stalk of Yuan Rice.

The leaves and stalks of the Yuan Rice were completely destroyed.

The water droplets penetrated the soil, destroying even the roots and stems. Within a quarter of an hour, the rest of the Yuan Rice were repeatedly going through the cycle of 'growth-withering-growth,' but the half-meter-circle plot of land in front of them could no longer grow.

A pure blue color occupied a half-meter radius of land until the Magic Array automatically repaired itself a quarter of an hour later, returning it to normal.

"The Water Drop Art borrows the principles of heaven and earth to create momentum. The growth and withering of the Yuan Rice is also an evolution of the principles of heaven and earth, another kind of natural momentum."

"However, the forces of nature are far more complex than my Water Drop Art," Zhao Xing thought to himself.

The Water Drop Art is the pure concentration of water's power, a destructive force that can annihilate heaven and earth.

Yuan Rice is only at the First Tier, yet the five elements are gathered within it. Although this natural force is very weak, Zhao Xing can easily destroy it, he cannot simulate it, nor can he even understand it, because it involves the 'essence of life'.

"The sages of the True Self Faction' believe that all things in the world are composed of the five elements. According to the theory of the five elements, the life essence of humans and Yuan Rice is the same."

"It's just that the power of the five elements has undergone a great difference at a deeper level of foundation."

"The five elements contained in the Yuan Rice are like threads, with countless elements intertwined."

"But the five elements within the Human Race are like beams and pillars, with very obvious differences."

Zhao Xing observed the Five Elements internally and saw the five types of "qi" flowing within his body.

Compared to Yuan Rice, his own five "qi" were stronger and more vibrant.

"The True Self Faction' believes that introspection and regulation of the Five Elements are merely preliminary applications of the power of the Five Elements."

"If you continue to cultivate, you will be able to see deeper levels of 'Five Elements Particles'."

The True Self Faction initially proposed this concept, calling it "force particle," but since applying ethical relationships to magical concepts was inappropriate, they renamed it "particle."

The Time Faction" and "Earthly Advantage Faction both explore in a macro direction, while the True Self Faction explores in a micro direction.

With a thought, Zhao Xing began to regulate the five elements within his body, attempting to observe the existence of the 'Five Elements Particles' mentioned by the True Self Faction.

No matter how hard you try, the five elements of energy within your body can only be seen as a column from an internal perspective.

"The first level of the Yin Yang True Self Scripture the Qi of the Five Elements forming a pillar. One can only reach this level by introspecting the Five Elements within oneself and regulating their balance."

"The second level is where the five elements of Qi are like silk threads. You can see the countless threads of the five elements of Qi within your body, and you can also regulate it at a deeper level."

"The third layer Five Elements Particles, which are almost endless."

An Astral Wind appeared at Zhao Xing's fingertips, harvesting the withered Yuan Rice around him.

"Rise!"

Astral Wind blew, the rice stalks and leaves automatically formed and intertwined, creating a "Suicide Bombing Straw Figure".

"My operating method is no different from before, but this straw doll has only barely reached the First-Turn level."

Behind Zhao Xing were several straw figures, one of which was a straw figure woven from Firecracker Bamboo as Suicide Bombing Straw Figure.

"The difference is so great because the fire element contained in Firecracker Bamboo is of a higher level than that in Yuan Rice."

"It's almost impossible to make Yuan Rice based on rice as strong as a straw doll based on Firecracker Bamboo."

"Even the highest-ranking official like the Grand Minister of Agriculture cannot alter the essence of life."

After observing for a while, Zhao Xing felt that the cultivation of the Yin Yang True Self Scripture was more difficult and more obscure than other secret scriptures.

Moreover, it's easy for people to get caught up in it and lose themselves in that endless microscopic world of the Five Elements.

"Let's wait until we reach the Fifth Grade before we delve into the essence of life." Zhao Xing abandoned this method of cultivation and decided to learn by imitation.

Knowing what is not necessarily knowing why. The True Self Faction prioritizes academic studies in the early stages, and only discusses enlightenment after reaching the Fifth Grade.

"By observing the evolution of life in the Primordial Dao Field, I can greatly benefit the application of the Straw Man Art."

Zhao Xing rode the Astral Wind and rose into the air, carrying the straw man behind him as they flew across the fields.

He soon found a Firecracker Forest was growing rapidly but was also decaying.

"Bang bang bang bang bang!"

The Firecracker Forest is practically a Thunder Zone. Due to their rapid growth and decay, they naturally explode. Although the power of a single explosion is not great, the sheer number of them creates a terrifying effect.

The entire sky was painted red, but the Firecracker Forest was also shrouded in a Magic Array barrier. Zhao Xing found a suitable place to begin to comprehend the power of fire under different circumstances.

Four hours later, Zhao Xing changed locations and headed towards another planting area of Primordial Dao Field.

That was a place where "Fire Stone Vine" grew, and the ground was covered with Fire Stone Vine, turning the earth into a mix of green and red.

Zhao Xing gathered materials here to make Suicide Bombing Straw Figure, and kept comparing the power of the completed straw doll.

Two hours later, he flew off to another place.

[You have woven a 'Suicide Bombing Straw Figure', Suicide Bombing Straw Figure Art progress +200]

[You have woven a 'Suicide Bombing Straw Figure', Suicide Bombing Straw Figure Art progress +300]

You wove...

As time went by, Zhao Xing's progress in the Straw Man Art was rapidly improving.

The sheer variety and diversity of plants in the Primordial Dao Field was unimaginable. Zhao Xing was able to find any plant he had ever read about in books here, and for each attribute, there were several sixth-tier varieties!

The Primordial Dao Field underwent a unique evolution, encompassing plants of every genus below the Seventh Order.

Of course, in order to ensure that the Magic Array of the Primordial Dao Field can operate perfectly, nothing here can be taken out.

The straw figure Zhao Xing made from the materials would explode after half an hour, then be pulverized by a force, transforming into the purest Five Elements power and returning to its original location in the dojo. Similarly, consuming any fruits from the Primordial Dao Field was forbidden; for the same reason, any consumed fruits would be extracted and returned to their original place.

This is a place for enlightenment, and can only be used for enlightenment.

Even so, the benefits that the Primordial Dao Field brings to people are enormous!

It can be said that this place is a treasure trove with endless materials and all kinds of varieties, where Zhao Xing can practice the Straw Man Art to his heart's content.

Moreover, by constantly observing the rapid growth and decay of plants, even without analyzing their essence, one's understanding and application of the Five Elements naturally deepens.

Even if a mediocre student enters the Primordial Dao Field and spends a long time in this environment, the evolution of each plant is like a "teacher of nature" constantly demonstrating the Dharma before their eyes... No matter how bad they are, they can still gain some insights.

Twelve hours later, the Suicide Bombing Straw Figure Art reached the Seventh-Turn level.

Twenty-four hours later, the Suicide Bombing Straw Figure Art broke through to the Nine Turns.

"As expected of the treasure land of Great Granary Institute." Zhao Xing sat cross-legged on a boulder, looking at the dark red straw figure in front of him. On the surface, it was unremarkable, but inside it was a terrifying fire element power, like a volcano that was about to erupt at any moment.

"With enlightenment in this treasure land, endless materials for me to practice with, and the support from the panel to adjust my cultivation direction, I reached the Nine Turns from the Fourth-Turn in just twenty-four hours!" Zhao Xing was quite excited.

"Sleep for an hour first, and then practice the 'Divine Valor' Straw Man Art after an hour."

Zhao Xing fell asleep immediately, and soon his breathing became shallow.

Time passed quickly, and it was soon the hour of Mao (5-7 AM) on July 30th.

It was now the morning of the seventh day that Zhao Xing had been meditating at the Primordial Dao Field.

"It's time to go. In these seven days, not only have we made great progress in the Straw Man Art, but we've also upgraded the Condensation Art from the Seventh-Turn the Nine Turns."

Zhao Xing arrived at a deep blue vortex, which was the exit of the Primordial Dao Field.

"If we don't leave now, we'll all starve to death here."

Once inside the Primordial Dao Field, nothing is allowed to be taken out, and the same applies when entering. Furthermore, one cannot eat anything from inside, so Zhao Xing has neither Water Drop nor drunk anything here.

"Whoosh~"

After flying out of the Primordial Dao Field, it appeared in the Great Granary Institute.

Zhao Xing immediately ran to the restaurant and ate and drank to his heart's content.

Having eaten and drunk their fill, they flew towards the Ten Thousand Laws Palace.

One after another, figures flew towards the Ten Thousand Laws Palace.

Because once Rat Hour has passed, the fourth test will begin.

The Agricultural Official who had been studying in various places in Great Granary Institute would all rush back.

Of course, most people directly comprehend the myriad laws within the Ten Thousand Laws Palace, since only Grade A geniuses can go to this treasure land for free to comprehend the myriad laws.

The rest of you want to comprehend it? You need to accumulate points. Take Grade C genius as an example. Even if you don't eat or drink, it would take you more than half a year to save all the points that are given out for free every month.

"Phew~"

Zhao Xing landed on his Cloud Stepping Boots, the clouds and mist dissipated, and he returned to the Performance Plaza.

"Zhao Xing, over here." Cao Shuang waved. There were several people around him, mostly geniuses from the Earthly Advantage Institute. "I heard you went to the Primordial Dao Field to study. How's your comprehension going?"

"It's alright," Zhao Xing said with a slight smile.

It's actually quite good. Divine Valor, Giant Shield, and Sacrificial Explosion are all at Nine Turns, and Illusory Form and Invisibility have also broken through to Seventh-Turn. Even though I focused solely on practicing the Straw Man Art, I've also made breakthroughs in the Wasteland Essence Condensation Technique.

The value of comprehending this treasure land is very significant for Zhao Xing; other Grade A geniuses probably don't have it as good as him.

"Which straw doll did you Seventh-Turn?" Zhuang Ziqing asked from the side.

"The only ones at Seventh-Turn are Invisibility and Illusory Form," Zhao Xing replied. Sacrificial Explosion, Divine Valor, and Giant Shield are all at Nine Turns.

"Only if used well," Han Bing said coldly. "It makes me want to punch someone."

The intermediate-level Straw Man Art was rarely circulated even in the original army; only Liu Tianning possessed a complete set.

Zhao Xing clearly hadn't reached the Seventh-Turn before, but had only recently made progress.

"You actually have such a high talent in Straw Man Art," Zhuang Ziqing couldn't help but say. "I haven't slept much for the past seven days to get one kind of Straw Man Art to the Seventh-Turn."

"I didn't sleep much at the Primordial Dao Field either."

"Can you guys stop working so hard?" a dark-skinned, capable-looking young man said. "Especially Zhao Xing, you've really gotten me into trouble."

Zhao Xing looked at the speaker with suspicion. His name was Cai Jin, and he was Lu Bang's student. But he and Cai Jin were only nodding acquaintances. How could he have harmed him?

"Brother Cai, what makes you say that?"

"Yes, why do you say that, Brother Cai?" Cao Shuang and Zhuang Ziqing were also puzzled.

Cai Jin looked at Zhao Xing and said, "My teacher told me to take you as my role model and to study and practice diligently for eleven hours every day."

"This..." Zhao Xing was speechless.

Cao Shuang replied, "Brother Cai, why don't you just ignore him? Do you think Lu Bang can watch you every single hour?"

Cai Jin pulled a lightning bolt-shaped jade pendant from around his neck. "You think I don't want to slack off? Look at this! A special 'Spirit-Awakening Jade Pendant my teacher made for me!"

"I can only sleep for one hour at noon each day. If I sleep at any other time, the jade pendant will emit a bolt of lightning that spreads throughout my entire body!"

At this point, Cai Jin became somewhat excited. "This thing can't be taken off. The moment I want to take it off, it immediately generates electricity!"

"I used to have a pretty easy job at Great Granary Institute. I could rest for six hours a day."

"But ever since Brother Zhao came in second place last time, the teacher has rewarded me with this jade pendant."

"Do you know what I've been through these past few days?"

"Hiss..." Upon hearing Cai Jin's words, everyone couldn't help but gasp.

Lu Bang is forcing people to "hang their heads from the rafters" and "pricking their thighs with awls" (i. e., endure extreme hardship).

That's too ruthless!

Zhuang Ziqing said he only slept for one hour a day, but in reality, he rested for more than that.

He was tired and wanted to rest, and he could rest, but he thought he had suffered enough.

Unexpectedly, Cai Jin suffered even more than him.

"Brother Cai, please accept my condolences." Zhuang Ziqing patted Cai Jin on the shoulder.

"Brother Cai, you've worked hard. Just bear with it and it will pass." Zhao Xing cupped his hands in greeting.

"No wonder Brother Cai always had such a blank expression; so that's the reason. That Lu Bang is truly inhuman," Cao Shuang said. "Why don't you let Zhao Xing go stay with old man Lu for a few days? Maybe that will ease your mind."

"Is this how you comfort people?" Cai Jin gritted his teeth. "And you bastards couldn't even control your smirks."

"Hahahaha." Zhao Xing, Cao Shuang, Zhuang Ziqing and the others burst into laughter.

Just as everyone was laughing and chatting, a figure suddenly flew out of the main hall of the Ten Thousand Laws Palace.

"Rat Hour; the fourth test begins!"