Fire Chi Transformation, Pig-Slave Method: Year Three of Dazhi!
Back in the Daoyuan Continent, whether it was intentional or not, Heaven Derivation King actually took the Ancient Earth Path controlled by the Kunyuan Academy.
"If Meng boy finds out that he passed by the academy twice without entering, he'll be furious." Heaven Derivation King chuckled.
Zhao Xing was somewhat helpless. After gaining a hundred years of lifespan, Heaven Derivation King seemed to have also rejuvenated his mindset.
However, he really didn't have time to write Jinglun for the Earthly Advantage Faction, and he also needed to concentrate fully on studying the Time Law.
He wants to master top-level magic from the beginner level (lower Third-Turn) to the intermediate level (middle Third-Turn).
The process is difficult enough; if you get distracted, you don't know how many you'll succeed at.
In addition, his focus this time is on Transformation of Seasons Art.
External training is manageable, but internal training, especially when Transformation of Seasons Art, can be quite dangerous.
If one is not careful, one may Going Berserk and suffer physical abnormalities.
If he couldn't turn back from having a pig's head, that would be terrible. Zhao Xing dared not be distracted!
"Click click click~"
The barrier surrounding the Silver Dragon Flying Vessel shook incessantly, emitting a sharp friction sound, and a layer of flames appeared around the barrier's outer edge.
"The Silver Dragon Flying Vessel is still not up to par." Heaven Derivation King glanced at it. "It has only been flying for half an hour, and the mechanism Magic Array has already reached its limit, making such a loud noise as the protective barrier is activated."
"The Ancient Earth Path tunnels are not meant for ordinary people, yet you insist on going through here." Zhao Xing opened the array box, pulled out a smoking magic disc, and then filled another rectangular magic disc with Seventh Order Yuan Crystal and stuffed it in.
The protective barrier stabilized again, but the noise persisted.
The Ancient Earth Path were not intended for use by Seventh Order flying boats.
It should be at least a Seventh Order warship; even Tower Ship wouldn't be enough because its protection level wouldn't be sufficient.
The Silver Dragon Flying Vessel is considered quite good, after all, it was designed for use by first-class marquises and Yu Fei the category of combat flying boats.
Traversing Ancient Earth Path requires enduring the pressure of top-tier Earth Vein and the friction caused by ultra-high-speed Earth Vein flows.
Of course, it's really fast.
Any Ancient Earth Path would be dozens of times faster than Zhao Xing's current Great Peng Transformation speed.
The underground passage's transport speed is slightly slower than that of the Li Fire Divine Altar and Azure Roaming Azure Sea, but its cargo capacity exceeds that of the former two.
The Li Fire Divine Altar cannot transport armies and supplies in the tens of millions, and the Azure Roaming Azure Sea is limited to Pinghai Province, but the Ancient Earth Path passages can carry tens of millions of troops.
Three-quarters of an hour later, the speed of the flying boat rapidly decreased.
The noise from the barrier gradually disappeared.
"We've arrived at Qianqing County."
Heaven Derivation King rose.
At this moment, the scene outside the airship was no longer blurry, and three huge openings appeared in the rock walls on both sides.
The cave entrance is supported by large, outward-facing claw-like walls, making it look like a giant iron barrel embedded in the rock wall.
Zhao Xing's flying boat was small, so the cave entrance he entered was only three hundred meters in diameter.
The other two large openings are both over a kilometer in diameter, and were used by warships to pass through.
"Buzz~"
The Silver Dragon Flying Vessel passed through the cave entrance barrier and then floated rapidly upwards, enveloped by two deep blue, almost tangible liquid pillars of light.
"This is a water passage, utilizing the power of water veins flowing through the Earth Vein," Heaven Derivation King explained, assuming Zhao Xing had never seen anything like it before.
"Amazing!" Old Master Zhao exclaimed in perfect unison.
In fact, Zhao Xing not only saw it, but also repaired it.
In his previous life, after he leveled up, the task he took most in the Earthly Advantage Faction was to repair and excavate Ancient Earth Path.
Especially during the reign of Wu Emperor, when they fought against the Southern Barbarians, they almost always repaired the defenses along the way.
The mission rewards are high, so many players who rely on Earthly Advantage Institute advantage are rushing to complete this mission. It's clear that the spirit of industry is burning!
But this sentiment is genuine.
Because in my previous life, when we fought our way to the Blazing Light Royal Court, things went pretty badly.
Baboke Insect are highly destructive to tunnels.
A large number of Mechanism Master and Earthly Advantage Faction Shennong were buried alive several times, or were devoured by insects.
Once the Baboke Insect appears, it cannot hide even when it burrows underground.
As a result, Old Master Zhao developed a phobia of insects, and everyone's enthusiasm for the task quickly declined.
During Emperor Jing's reign, the Pacifying Barbarians War the barbarians did not involve much contact with the Blazing Light Royal Court, because Emperor Jing did not arrange for the use of terrain advantages, nor were the Earthly Advantage Faction tasked with Earth Vein tunnels. Therefore, the Blazing Light Royal Court's strength had not yet been fully revealed at this time.
"Boom!"
The Silver Dragon spaceship trembled and was ejected from beneath the earth.
The airship spun around several times before adjusting its direction.
"Whoosh~"
Having found the right direction, Zhao Xing steered the flying boat toward the academy in Qianqing County.
Qianqing County was very large. Even if the combined area of Kunyuan County and Shangluo County were three times larger, it would still be slightly smaller than Qianqing County.
Mystic Heaven Academy only occupies half of the territory of the prefecture, but it is still the largest of the three factions.
There's no other way. The Time Faction has a large number of people and a wide range of magic, so they should occupy such a large area. Otherwise, they won't be able to use their magic effectively!
The gate towers of the Mystic Heaven Academy are also grand. There are a total of eight gate towers in Gong Four, all of which soar into the clouds.
There are nine levels of roads leading to the Mystic Heaven Academy.
Three cloud paths, three tree paths, and three underground tunnels.
The Mystic Heaven Academy is divided into several courtyards, including the Lotus Flower Institute, the Gen Mountain Institute, and the Earth Marsh Institute.
There are also Earthly Advantage Institute and the True Self Faction available for the Agricultural Official to study.
In fact, since the Seventy-Two Dao Academies joined the Great Zhou, each academy has been inclusive and tolerant. Even the Martial God Hall has academies for other professions such as the Mechanism Institute Academy, the Agricultural Official Academy, the Rites Academy, and the Music Academy.
Some of the branch campuses, as they developed, became quite famous, and some even became the best in the state.
The Mystic Heaven Academy's Profound Heaven Good Mountain Institute is quite famous.
Not only did they create new top-tier Earthly Advantage Method, but they also had top experts who specialized in Mountain Art, attempting to create the Ultimate Mountain Art of the Earthly Advantage Faction.
Secondly, the most famous is the "Golden Body Institute" of the Transformation Faction, which uses the Transformation of Seasons Art to create a martial body Golden Body and has researched and developed the "Dragonblood Golden Body", which is ranked among the top martial arts Golden Body.
Similar achievements can be found in holy sites for other professions.
In short, the Seventy-Two Dao Academies have only one principle: first eliminate those in the same industry, then eliminate those outside the same industry!
Of course, at most, one can only be drawn into the highest level of achievement. Ultimate Law or ultimate level items are beyond the reach of ordinary people.
But it's more than enough to attract students and investment.
"Oh, the Holy Son has arrived!"
"Quickly, junior brother, go and block the road, and then bring out the honor guard to play drums and gongs."
As soon as he stepped off the flying boat, he heard Hu Yang and Zhang Tianxing teasing him.
Zhao Xing didn't care about their teasing. He immediately retorted, "How dare you! How could the two elders not even arrange for beautiful women and luxurious carriages! Not even a welcome banner! This is truly disrespectful!"
"Guards! Drag him away and behead him!"
Who else is around here besides them?
But Heaven Derivation King joined in the fun, immediately jumping off the flying boat, his face stern as he took out his command token, "Yes, sir!"
Hu Yang and Zhang Tianxing were momentarily stunned when they saw Heaven Derivation King appear.
A first- Fate Officials! Are you serious?
The two quickly composed themselves and bowed to Heaven Derivation King: "Greetings, Heaven Derivation King. We were unaware of your presence."
"I have been impolite."
Heaven Derivation King waved his hand with a smile and said, "I'm just here to accompany you. You don't need to be so polite. Just pretend I don't exist."
Hu Yang and Zhang Tianxing, as well as Heaven Derivation King, had also been in contact with each other.
However, while Heaven Derivation King Heaven Derivation King could tease them, these two dared not joke with him.
He immediately bowed respectfully and led Zhao Xing and Heaven Derivation King to the Transformation Institute.
"Is Ling Tianchen in this academy?" Heaven Derivation King asked.
"The dean is busy with official duties and will not be back for another day," Hu Yang replied.
"Well then, take us to rest," Heaven Derivation King.
Zhao Xing's training plan was something he couldn't discuss with Hu Yang and Zhang Tianxing.
It's best to discuss any arrangements with Ling Tianchen.
"Yes."
The style of the Transformation Institute was completely different from that of the other Bureaus of Agricultural Official.
The other branches are mostly filled with flowers, plants, and trees.
In the Transformation Institute, beasts are everywhere, but people are rare.
"Many of them are not real beasts, but rather they have used the Transformation of Seasons Art."
"This is probably the most common place for Transformation of Seasons Art," Zhao Xing said, looking at the beasts roaming around him.
People here seem somewhat out of place.
Heaven Derivation King frowned slightly. "Why does this place look like the Creation Daoist Academy?"
After spending Heavenly Timing there, Heaven Derivation King and Zhao Xing looked around, and their feelings were completely different.
Zhao Xing was somewhat excited because he saw many changes.
In his eyes, this was magic, this was knowledge!
The flourishing of Transformation of Seasons Art truly makes it a sacred place!
However, what Heaven Derivation King saw was danger.
He summoned Hu Yang and Zhang Tianxing: "Does your Transformation Institute have any unreported, dangerous cultivation or research plans?"
Hu Yang and Zhang Tianxing exchanged a glance, then shook their heads. "No."
"Don't let anything freak out," Heaven Derivation King warned before entering the room again.
Zhao Xing knew that he was trying to avoid seeing it, because many of the Transformation Faction's practices and research were recklessly testing the limits of the law.
Even if it's not illegal, people with high moral standards wouldn't stand for it.
Of course, this wasn't the reason for Heaven Derivation King.
He was thinking of those old perverts at the Creation Daoist Academy and worried about things getting out of control.
One day after Zhao Xing arrived, Ling Tianchen appeared as promised.
A kiss fell from the sky, but upon landing, it transformed into a human.
"Greetings, Dean." Zhao Xing bowed.
Legend has it that Wen is one of the nine sons of the true dragon, with a dragon's head and a fish's body. He likes to look around in dangerous places, and he also likes to swallow fire. He can also spew waves and bring rain.
The kiss that Ling Tianchen transformed into could easily swallow and spit out the Weak Water. It was he who led the men to kill the Purple Feather King and the Mystic King.
They seized the Weak Water Passage.
"Zhao Xing, you've arrived." Ling Tianchen smiled slightly.
His ribs are prominent, his skeletal structure is unusual, and his vitality is extremely strong.
His temperament was similar to that of Shi Wenxuan when Dragon Curse, but Ling Tianchen had this majestic aura even in his normal state, as if his life essence was inherently superior to others.
"Heaven Derivation King." Ling Tianchen merely nodded slightly upon seeing Heaven Derivation King.
Then he looked at Zhao Xing:
"Zhao Xing, you want to practice the Transformation of Seasons Art. Since I happen to have some time, I'll teach you."
"Come with me."
"Wait a minute," Heaven Derivation King. "Dean Ling, shall we discuss this first?"
"Discuss?" Ling Tianchen turned his head, his pupils pale purple, and even in a normal tone, he exuded a sense of authority. "Discuss what?"
"Zhao Xing's cultivation plan," Heaven Derivation King.
"No need to discuss it, I've already made up my mind."
Heaven Derivation King cupped his hands and said, "Then please allow me to go and take a look."
"No," Ling Tianchen shook his head. "It involves classified information."
Heaven Derivation King narrowed his eyes slightly. "Zhao Xing's cultivation also involves classified information. How could I not know about such an important matter?"
I said no.
Heaven Derivation King's temper flared up. "What if I insist on seeing it!"
Ling Tianchen's gaze turned cold, and a voice like that of a tiger or wolf emanated from his throat. "Tianyan, is the royal family trying to interfere with the internal succession of this academy?"
"Even the Grand Ancestor didn't interfere, who do you think you are?!"
A storm seemed to be brewing between the two.
Hu Yang and Zhang Tianxing, who had been laughing, were now completely silent and dared not utter a sound.
Zhao Xing also felt the pressure. As the strongest branch of the Tian Transformation Faction Time Faction, Hou Bian faction's Dean Ling Tianchen's position was no less than that of Heaven Derivation King.
It even surpasses the Heaven Derivation King.
Because there were so many members of the imperial clan, there could be many Fate Officials.
But there can only be one leader of the Transformation Faction!
Why wouldn't he let Heaven Derivation King know?
Ordinary matters are fine.
However, this involves internal succession.
And "knowing" is the beginning of intervention.
Therefore, Ling Tianchen would never back down.
Seeing the tense atmosphere, Zhao Xing, caught in the middle, cupped his hands and said, "Dean, His Highness is only worried about my safety; he is not interfering against regulations."
"Your Highness, with the headmaster teaching me, please rest assured, nothing will happen."
The atmosphere eased slightly.
Ling Tianchen offered a way out. "Tianyan, I guarantee he won't be in the slightest trouble."
Heaven Derivation King snorted, "If anything goes wrong, just wait for the Human Emperor Sword to descend."
Even so, she did agree to let Ling Tianchen take Zhao Xing away.
With Heaven Derivation King backing down, Ling Tianchen said no more, grabbed Zhao Xing, and took to the air.
The kisses were incredibly fast, and Zhao Xing was swept away in a blur of passion, unable to see Zhao Xing surroundings clearly, and even his sense of time became confused.
After an unknown amount of time, Zhao Xing felt himself falling and his speed decreased.
The scenery before me is stable, and a kiss falls from the clouds.
He saw the meadows below and the endless palaces in the distance.
"Whoosh~"
Ling Tianchen's body underwent an astonishing transformation. His hard claws turned into soft hands in a very short time, and he reverted to human form upon landing.
"We've arrived," Ling Tianchen said in a deep voice. "This is the place where the Transformation Faction has its lineage."
"Dean, is this a small world?" Zhao Xing looked around and clearly felt that the Five Elements and Yin-Yang principles were somewhat different from those in the outside world.
"That's right, it's called the Ten Thousand Transformations Grotto Heaven, and it doesn't exist in the records of the Great Zhou." Ling Tianchen led Zhao Xing forward.
"The Ten Thousand Transformations Grotto Heaven is an ideal place to cultivate the Transformation of Seasons Art."
"The Heavenly Timing here is specially adjusted, and climate changes every ten years are common, while climate changes every hundred years can be seen in more than 300 areas."
"In addition, there are five locations in the Ten Thousand Transformations Grotto Heaven where Millennial Climate Shift."
Ling Tianchen said, "Of course, the Millennial Climate Shift takes a long time to occur. Currently, all five locations are accumulating power. The next occurrence will be 143 years from now."
Zhao Xing was startled.
Controllable climate change!
What does this mean? It's equivalent to being able to mass-produce high-level alien beasts.
If one practices the method of Transformation of Seasons Art, one can also cultivate in a controllable weather change area.
Zhao Xing used the Divination of Climate Art to find many auspicious locations in the East Sea, but very few of them were actually usable.
By taking advantage of this, the Inverted Sheep and the Cyan Hound completed their transformation.
Millennial Climate Shift is even more rare.
Zhao Xing divined for a long time, but in the end, he still didn't know the time. He eventually discovered the Profound Heaven Sect's stronghold by chance.
Only then did I realize that it was the location I had divined.
That was no coincidence at all.
The Profound Heaven Sect and the Mystic Heaven Academy are of the same lineage!
However, the stronghold in the East Sea is quite different from the current Ten Thousand Transformations Grotto Heaven.
Because the East Sea is an uncontrollable climate change point.
Many years have passed, and the three underwater mountains are still on the seabed. When will a millennium-level climate change occur?
Zhao Xing didn't know either, and couldn't figure it out.
However, there are five locations here where the Millennial Climate Shift, and these changes are controllable.
It can shorten the time, accurately measure the power, and determine the approximate type and range.
"The Transformation Faction is indeed the strongest force in the Mystic Heaven Academy, no doubt about it," Zhao Xing couldn't help but sigh.
Ling Tianchen chuckled upon hearing this, "What, does anyone still think that Transformation Faction's strength is just empty boasting?"
"In ancient times, the successor of the Profound Heaven Divine Sect was only from the Transformation Faction faction."
"There are over sixteen recorded Ultimate Law for changing the course of events!"
"If it were in that era, even if the leader of the True Self Faction cultivated the Ten Thousand Laws Straw Puppet, he still wouldn't be able to defeat the leader of the Transformation Faction."
"More than sixteen kinds?" Zhao Xing expressed his shock at the opportune moment.
Of course, there are more than sixteen types. The lunar calendar has seventy-two pentads. Logically speaking, there should be seventy-two types of Celestial Timing Transformation of Seasons Art.
However, this is only in theory; in reality, there wasn't that much Spiritual Energy Era in the ancient times.
Ling Tianchen's words didn't sound like bragging, because the sect leader of the Divine Sect was only Transformation Faction.
If it were an era of flourishing life and the common presence of Divine Beast, then this would Spiritual Energy Era.
Even if we only consider the Ten Thousand Laws Straw Puppet, he is no match for Transformation of Seasons Art.
Of course, if we include the divine tree nurtured in Pure Origin Soil, then there is one more condition.
With the divine tree protecting them, the Primal Faction's Minister of Agriculture is invincible.
At most, you can only kill my clones; it's very difficult to hurt my main body.
In terms of a single method, in that era, the Transformation of Seasons Art was stronger than the Ten Thousand Laws Straw Puppet.
"A true hero doesn't dwell on past glories, so let's leave those ancient legends aside."
Ling Tianchen said, "The world changes, Vast Sea. With the end of the ancient era, the number of strange and giant beasts in the world has also decreased significantly, and the Transformation of Seasons Art has declined accordingly."
"It's becoming increasingly difficult for us to collect the true blood of exotic beasts that can be used to aid in cultivation."
Zhao Xing nodded. Compared to the Spiritual Energy Era, the Houbian Transformation of Seasons Art of the Vital Energy Era was indeed much weaker.
Because Divine Beast are extinct, most of them have mixed bloodlines and are not pure enough.
The Azure Luan, Fire Phoenix, Black Tortoise Azure Dragon, Black Tortoise, Vermilion Bird Qilin, and Qilin mentioned today are merely creatures that possess their bloodlines.
Since we've never seen it before, and it looks very similar to the illustrated guides that have been passed down, we naturally call it that.
In reality, their strength is far inferior to that of a true Divine Beast.
"The Ten Thousand Transformations Grotto Heaven is not only suitable for cultivation, but also for the Transformation of Seasons Art."
"We have also preserved many precious bloodlines of exotic beasts."
"It is very close to the bloodline of that era."
Ling Tianchen led Zhao Xing to a palace complex, with the inscription "Precious Beast Palace" on the gate.
"Sigh~"
"Roar~"
"~"
The roar of a giant beast came from the palaces on both sides.
Zhao Xing discovered that the palaces here were generally taller and larger than the Spring Palace outside.
"Many rare species are kept here that are not found elsewhere."
"Such as Unicorn, the Nether Moon Elephant, the Purple Phoenix, the Heavenly Fiend Divine Fire Ant, and the Golden Divine Toad —"
"Many of those things that have disappeared outside have been preserved in the Ten Thousand Transformations Grotto Heaven."
"Even those that haven't disappeared have a purer bloodline than those outside."
Zhao Xing followed Ling Tianchen on a quick tour, seeing many strange beasts that he had never seen in his previous life.
This place truly opened my eyes.
The Precious Beast Palace in Ten Thousand Transformations Grotto Heaven is a veritable zoo of rare animals.
"Are you wondering why I didn't let Heaven Derivation King come in here?" Ling Tianchen asked.
"I don't know," Zhao Xing said respectfully, "But I believe you must have had a reason to do this."
Ling Tianchen said, "Although there are rare beasts here, they are not the most important thing."
"It is not the foundation of my Transformation of Seasons Art either."
"What's truly important are the bloodlines of those Divine Beast that are extremely close to those in legend."
"As for the Kunpeng Transformation you cultivate, where did the Kunpeng essence blood that the Grand Minister of Agriculture gave you come from? It was taken from the Kunpeng in the Ten Thousand Transformations Grotto Heaven."
"Wu Long cultivates the Jimeng Transformation, Shang He cultivates the Tianwu Transformation, and I cultivate the Kiss Transformation—."
"They all come from here."
"Look, there's a Jimeng here."
Ling Tianchen pointed to a deep pool in front of him.
The cold pool is like a huge, dark mirror. The water is icy cold, and wisps of cold air constantly rise from the surface, condensing into glistening frost flowers on the surrounding rocks and trees.
The pool water was crystal clear, yet it also had a mysterious, deep blue hue.
In the pool was a dragon named Jimeng, its head held high, its horns gleaming with a cold, eerie light, as if carved from ice crystals.
Its eyes were tightly closed, and the scales beneath them, illuminated by the dim light of the cold pool, resembled flowing blue flames.
Jimeng's human body sits cross-legged on a huge rock in the cold pool, his muscles clearly defined, exuding an ancient and powerful sense of strength.
Its claw-like feet gripped the boulder tightly, the claws embedded deep into the crevices, steady and resolute.
The feathers on the arms trembled gently in the cold wind, but they were not disordered, as if they were restrained by an invisible force.
"A human body with a dragon's head, he constantly roams the Zhangyuan, and his comings and goings are always accompanied by raging winds and torrential rains." Zhao Xing recalled the description of Jimeng.
"There's actually a Nine-Headed Jimeng here?"
Yes, there was not just one Jimeng in the cold pool, but nine!
Zhao Xing looked closely and saw that one of the older Jimeng also looked up and looked over. Then he nodded slightly and continued to follow Ling Tianchen forward. Zhao Xing then saw the eight-headed, eight-faced Tianwu.
There are even more here, a whopping thirty-six!
Ling Tianchen kept walking.
Zhao Xing then passed by the Soaring Serpent Palace, which housed seventy-two Soaring Serpent.
The White Tiger Palace, which houses thirty-six White Tiger.
He even saw creatures resembling the Heavenly Mandate Dark Bird, the Qilin, the Vermilion Bird, and the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon.
The vast majority are equivalent to the first-grade Human Race, and some even surpass them slightly in terms of aura.
The key point is that there are still a lot of them.
As Divine Beast, there are far too many of them here, often numbering in the dozens.
Each time they passed by, the Divine Beast would raise their heads to look at Ling Tianchen and Zhao Xing, stopping everything they were doing.
Zhao Xing always felt that the eyes of these Divine Beast were too spiritual and full of emotion.
An idea popped into his mind.
"Dean, the breeding of Divine Beast is extremely rare. Could it be that this place—"
Ling Tianchen nodded expressionlessly. "Yes, that's exactly what you think."
Zhao Xing's expression changed. Even though he had expected it, he was still amazed when he actually saw it, because the Divine Beast here were all transformed from humans.
If Divine Beast have long since disappeared, then where did the essence and blood of the Kunpeng come from?
The answer is that through the Transformation of Seasons Art, one can become one of the legendary Divine Beast and never revert back.
Transformation of Seasons Art beyond a certain time limit, it can never be reversed.
In the Ten Thousand Transformations Grotto Heaven, there is a group of people who cultivate the Transformation of Seasons Art, not for fighting, but for inheritance.
Their purpose in cultivating the Transformation of Seasons Art was to prevent it from ever reverting back to its original state.
According to historical records, the lineage of Transformation of Seasons Art can be traced back to a million years ago.
"Faced with the great changes in the world, a group of powerful figures who were Transformation Faction, after absorbing the pure blood essence of Divine Beast, no longer transformed back."
"I will dedicate my life to preserving the purity of my bloodline."
"He cultivated day and night without stopping, and consumed large amounts of medicinal herbs and resources every so often."
"Passed down from generation to generation, the Divine Beast residing in the Precious Beast Palace today have largely preserved the bloodline power of the Ancient God."
"If other disciples of the sect have the talent to cultivate the Houbian Transformation of Seasons Art, they can obtain their essence and blood from here as supplements."
"They were willing to sacrifice themselves for the continuation of their sect."
Ling Tianchen looked at Zhao Xing: "I do not want Heaven Derivation King to come in. It is not because I am corrupt, but because once the imperial court takes over Ten Thousand Transformations Grotto Heaven..."
Whether it's voluntary or not is not something we can decide for ourselves.
Zhao Xing nodded.
The essence of Divine Beast is not only used for cultivating the Transformation of Seasons Art; its uses are far more extensive, applicable to martial artists, sorcerers, Ritual Cultivator, Mechanism Master —it can be used for everything.
If an ambitious emperor were to take control of this place, then the minister of agriculture would certainly have a large number of "volunteers."
The fact that the Minister of Agriculture was a proponent of change would inevitably result in a large number of people becoming mere tools.
Under heaven, only the Ji Royal House had the power to force them, so Ling Tianchen became very sensitive and tough when faced with Heaven Derivation King's demands.
Ling Tianchen stood in front of a palace gate, looking up. "Sometimes I think, even if I did it voluntarily..."
This is a very cruel thing.
"Shouldn't this practice be banned and completely eliminated?"
"Zhao Xing, what do you think?"
When Zhao Xing heard Ling Tianchen ask this question, he knew that Ling Tianchen was not really hesitating, but was testing him.
How could a leader of a faction casually reveal his inner weakness to others?
Instead of answering directly, he told a story:
"I have heard that the northern ibex were once forced to the edge of a cliff by their predators."
"For the sake of the species' survival, the older ibex did not hesitate to leap off the cliff, becoming a stepping stone for the younger ibex. Ultimately, this allowed the younger ibex to leap over the cliff and escape their predicament."
"I've also heard of a school of medicine called the ' Ghost Gate Thirteen Needles,' where the master has his disciple insert a needle into himself before graduation."
"The Blood-Forging School among the Mechanism Master will serve their swords with their own bodies."
"The continuation of the race, the inheritance of the sect, and survival are the top priorities."
Seeing that Zhao Xing did not answer directly, Ling Tianchen pressed on, "If you were in charge of the Transformation Institute, what would you do then?" Zhao Xing replied without hesitation, "If I were in charge, I would strive to find a replacement. If it were a matter of survival, and I had no choice but to keep it in existence, I would also exercise restraint and never allow anyone to become a tool."
Ling Tianchen nodded and remained silent for a long time.
"You may bow three times here."
Ling Tianchen stepped aside.
Zhao Xing then realized that the place he was facing was called the Kiss Palace.
Inside, there was an elderly kiss, also looking out.
Zhao Xing bowed and kissed the other side three times from the bottom of the steps.
There was no reaction, nothing happened, and the other person seemed to be asleep.
Zhao Xing's Kunpeng Transformation was passed down from Li Boqian, the Grand Minister of Agriculture, and is only at the Fourth-Turn level of the top-tier magic. Ling Tianchen is not incapable of teaching it.
However, Zhao Xing is going to the Dragon Court, so it is most appropriate for him to learn the Dragon Race's Transformation of Seasons Art.
"There are three ways to inherit the ultimate Transformation of Seasons Art."
"One is the 'Heaven- Sky Splitting Curse Sky Splitting Curse,' which has long divine horns and carries divine inscriptions on its back. The inscriptions on its back contain the mysteries of heaven and earth."
"The second is the ' Pig Trap Art,' which is a purely external training method created by Wu Cheng, the founding Grand Minister of Agriculture."
"The third is 'The Kiss,' which is the Dragon Race's Transformation of Seasons Art that I am currently cultivating."
Zhao Xing had little choice, because the kiss was the only ultimate Transformation of Seasons Art related to the Dragon Race.
There are two internal training methods, one of which is a purely external training method.
Among them, the "Pig Trap Art" is the most special, because normal Transformation of Seasons Art have internal and external training. However, the "Pig Trap Art" created by Wu Cheng has reached the ultimate level of power when the external training is perfected.
Imagine how powerful the physical abilities of a top-tier expert must be.
Under the influence of the "Pig Law," it has been weakened into a pig that anyone can slaughter.
How vast is the span between different levels of life?
It can absolutely be called a divine skill, and naturally it ranks among the Ultimate Law.
"If you only cultivate the highest Transformation of Seasons Art, you will have many more options."
Ling Tianchen introduced, "There are 'Fire,' ' Heavenly Dragon,' ' Thunder Dragon,' ' Baxia, ' and 'Eyebrows of the Void.'"
If you want quick results, start by practicing the highest level of techniques.
If you want maximum power, choose the Ultimate Law; it will also help you avoid taking detours in the future.
Of course, only Zhao Xing can choose.
The others have no choice; they can only choose whichever cultivation method they can achieve.
However, Zhao Xing was in no hurry to choose. Instead, he asked, "Dean, isn't the Grand Minister of Agriculture's ultimate technique, the ' Kunpeng Transformation,' the Ultimate Law?"
Kunpeng feeds on dragons, so it should be incredibly powerful.
However, Zhao Xing had never heard of anyone classifying this method as the ultimate level in his previous life.
The ultimate Transformation of Seasons Art of the Vital Energy Era are these three.
Ling Tianchen said, "The Grand Minister of Agriculture's Kunpeng Transformation should, in theory, be the Ultimate Law, but after several generations of cultivation..."
Yet no one can reach the ultimate level of cultivation.
"If you can't cultivate to the ultimate level, it can't be called the Ultimate Law."
Zhao Xing nodded. Just as Ling Tianchen said, if one cannot even reach the ultimate level, then how can it be called the Ultimate Law?
The Ten Thousand Laws Straw Puppet is different; it is at the top level and can rival the ultimate power of other schools.
If we were to include them all, the Mystic Heaven Academy records sixteen ultimate methods of Transformation of Seasons Art, but they are all missing this or that, so we can't cultivate them.
Talking about past glories is meaningless.
Ling Tianchen waved his hand, and Wen Bamboo Box flew over from a distance.
"Fire" is the highest-level method derived from Kiss.
"The Fire Transformation is based on the true meaning of fire, and it is through understanding the Fire Transformation."
Ling Tianchen opened the Wen Bamboo Box:
"You have three drops of 'Fire' essence blood available each month."
"In addition, we will arrange for you to take a dragon's blood bath once every three days."
"When your Fire Transformation reaches the First-Turn, you can go to the controlled climate change area to experience deeper levels of change."
"Yes." Zhao Xing listened obediently.
It's all good stuff and great benefits.
The "Holy Son of the Transformation Faction" that Hu Yang and Zhang Tianxing mentioned was not just a name without substance.
At least the treatment is top-notch!
"I will personally provide you with special training."
How will Ling Tianchen teach him?
Zhao Xing was also looking forward to it.
Suddenly, Hu Ling Tianchen spat out a burst of flames, and the entire valley began to burn.
"This is a small climate change site."
"I will adapt my external Fire Transformation to the environment to suit you."
"Pay close attention to the changes in your body."
"Yes."
Zhao Xing was completely focused.
The Transformation of Seasons Art divided into external training and internal training.
External training can cause uncontrollable changes to the enemy's physical structure, which can then be used to kill the enemy.
However, some can be controlled. For example, the Startling Thunder Transformation that Zhao Xing comprehended is, to some extent, a controllable external Transformation of Seasons Art that can assist in the evolution of battle pets.
Of course, there is still a chance of accidents, which is what Heaven Derivation King is worried about.
Given Ling Tianchen's level, if he were to use the "Fire Transformation" external training on Zhao Xing, he could completely transform Zhao Xing into the "fire" form, and then he could also recover.
The process in between was Zhao Xing's time for enlightenment and cultivation.
The importance of lineage in the practice of Transformation of Seasons Art lies in this: without a master, ordinary people really have no way to cultivate in this way.
Practicing on your own is not only slow, but also prone to accidents.
"Are you ready?"
"Alright."
"Change!"
Ling Tianchen pointed, and a wisp of fiery red light immediately Entanglement Zhao Xing's right hand.
Ling Tianchen was quite cautious during his first demonstration, only instructing Zhao Xing to make localized changes to his right hand.
Even if something goes wrong, even if this hand is cut off, it can grow back.
"Mouth~"
Zhao Xing's right hand began to spasm, the skin cracked, the flesh rolled, and scales grew rapidly.
At that moment, his bones also extended, and after a short while, Zhao Xing found that his right hand had turned into a claw, with webbing between the claws.
Pain, a sharp pain, came from my hand, because my body had undergone a sudden change in an instant.
Ling Tianchen deliberately slowed down the process so that Zhao Xing could clearly feel the pain eroding his nerves.
Upon closer inspection, Zhao Xing discovered a wisp of red light surrounding the junction between his arm and claw.
It prevented localized climate change from spreading throughout the body.
In this way, Zhao Xing can clearly compare the differences between the two places.
"The flesh, bones, and meridians have completely changed."
"The vital energy has undergone a miraculous fusion with the flesh, blood, and bones."
"But I can't feel the scales and claws; it's as if I've lost consciousness."
Zhao Xing carefully sensed it.
After a quarter of an hour, Ling Tianchen said again, "You can move your palms around and feel the changes as you move them."
"Yes." Zhao Xing tried to control it with his mind.
At first, I was very stiff and couldn't feel my presence at all.
But gradually, a rough outline appeared in Zhao Xing's perception.
"Between movement and stillness, perceive the differences between the human body and climate change."
"Especially in this place." Ling Tianchen pointed to the boundary of Zhao Xing's changes, "The changes I control here are gradual. Your divine sense can follow the meridians and flesh here to observe."
"Feel the presence of scales and claws, and the flow of vital energy."
Zhao Xing did as instructed.
Soon, his claws began to move.
Ling Tianchen raised an eyebrow.
In less than fifteen minutes, the affected part could move, which is an extremely fast learning speed.
When he was being taught by his master, his first attempt ended in failure.
It's completely immobile!
"My scales, my claws—" Zhao Xing closed his eyes, and his Fate Soul dispersed into more than 40,000 divine thoughts, spreading towards his arm.
In martial arts training, there is a saying that the power of the physical body is the only unified force.
It is the precise control of the physical body that allows one to have complete control over power.
Divine thought plays a very significant role in this control.
When a person is drowsy, their control over their body weakens; when they are energetic, their efficiency naturally increases. Why? Because their physical abilities become stronger.
Zhao Xing's divine sense acted like 49,999 Reconnaissance, running to the battlefield on the right side of his body to Reconnaissance the enemy's situation.
Now, his Yin Yang True Self Scripture has reached the third level.
In his view, the five elements are not like threads, but exist in the form of particles.
The sheer terror of this control far surpasses that of the Agricultural Official, who solely cultivates the Time Law.
The benefits of cultivating all three schools of thought became apparent at this moment.
"Rip~"
Zhao Xing suddenly swung his right hand, and his claws swept through the air, creating a sonic boom.
Ling Tianchen was stunned. He had mastered it too quickly!
How did you do that?
Zhao Xing stretched his arms a couple of times, looked at them, and muttered to himself, "What kind of Qilin arms are these?!"
Ling Tianchen was somewhat lost in thought, realizing that he had underestimated Zhao Xing's talent.
How could anyone learn Transformation of Seasons Art as quickly as him?
"Does such a genius truly exist in this world? What secret technique can he master so easily?"
Ling Tianchen also knew Zhao Xing very well. Back then, when Zhao Xing was studying top-level techniques at the Tianyuan Prefecture Branch of the Mystic Heaven Academy and Kunyuan Academy, he only needed to send a clone to go there, and he learned the top-level techniques in a short period of time.
Now that he has broken through to the Third Grade, and his true form has come to learn, his cultivation speed seems even more terrifying.
"Zhao Xing, it seems I underestimated you." Ling Tianchen's eyes gleamed. "The intensity of your special training needs to be increased further."
"Dean, please come!" Zhao Xing also somewhat excited. "Don't be afraid of killing me."
The first month of the second year of the Great Governance Era.
Zhao Xing mastered the First-Turn "Fire Transformation" in just over ten days, successfully entering the field.
On January 15th, Zhao Xing mastered the innate secret technique "Dragon Flame Burst" from "Fire Transformation".
He possessed the top-tier Ten Thousand Laws Dao Body, and his Fire Transformation, which used the true meaning of fire to coordinate all changes in his body, allowed Zhao Xing to easily master a unique innate technique of fire.
At the end of January, Zhao Xing's "Fire Transformation" entered its second phase.
He became even more proficient at using Dragon Flame Burst.
The tenth day of the second lunar month Spring She Day.
Fire Transformation has entered its Third-Turn, Dragon Flame Burst can now be completely controlled.
Zhao Xing attempted to use his fiery body to Dragon Language Art.
I found that the power had indeed increased significantly, and the pronunciation and exertion became smoother and easier.
"—I, as the supreme ruler of the Dragon Race, hereby command the Ais Dragon's Guardian to open—!"
A fiery red dragon head, its mouth wide open, utters syllables that resemble three-dimensional patterns.
Zhao Xing was practicing his Edict Art in front of the stone, but he quickly issued a stop signal, preventing the Dragon Language Art from taking shape.
He sensed that there was something wrong with his spellcasting just now.
In mid-February of the second year of the Great Governance Era era, Zhao Xing's Fire Transformation reached the top level of the Third-Turn.
He would set aside some time each day to practice the Dragon Language Art Mantra.
Looking back on the knowledge he learned from Shi Wenxuan, Zhao Xing is constantly making adjustments.
Because of his studies at the time, Zhao Xing did not unlock his memories of his past life.
He now uses some of the tricks he learned in his past life, seeking to integrate them with the techniques he learned in his previous life.
Now that it has a dragon body, it's perfect for cultivation.
March, April, May.
Zhao Xing has hit a bottleneck.
It is indeed difficult to go from beginner to mastery of top-level techniques.
Zhao Xing reached the top-tier Third-Turn in mid-February, but three months later, he remained at the top-tier Third-Turn.
"Go down and take a bath." A larger fire appeared on the other side, and Ling Tianchen's voice rang out. "Don't be too eager for quick results; Transformation of Seasons Art cannot be rushed."
"Impatientness not only leads to physical problems, but also affects one's mental state."
"Yes." The small fire obeyed the advice and immediately descended from the clouds, transformed into human form, and landed in a dragon blood medicinal bath.
After soaking in dragon blood every day, Zhao Xing's body underwent some natural changes.
First, he grew two centimeters taller, and second, his physique also became slightly larger.
However, his body actually became thinner. "Gurgle~" The scorching heat eroded his entire body. Zhao Xing lay in it and slowly calmed down.
"When the Fate Soul resides in the womb and the Transformation of Seasons Art, the human soul controls the body of a giant beast. It is easy for the mindset to be affected. Possessing a sharp weapon, the murderous intent arises. With great strength, one naturally possesses desires even stronger than when in human form."
"Destructive desires, lust, thirst for knowledge—I can feel that there have indeed been some changes compared to three months ago."
A large bell appeared in Zhao Xing's mind.
Ding ding ding~
The echoing bells calmed my mind.
At the same time, Zhao Xing was also reciting the Dragon Language Heart-Clearing Spell that Shi Wenxuan had taught him.
"Ugh~~"
The clear sound of the dragon cleanses the soul.
Despite being forced to rest for three days by Ling Tianchen, Zhao Xing actually broke through to the next level.
On the third day of the sixth lunar month, Zhao Xing flew out of the pond and transformed into a dragon again.
This time, its size was even larger, growing to five thousand meters in one go, compared to its original length of only one thousand meters.
"Woo~" Zhao Xing shouted and screamed with glee.
Ling Tianchen smiled beside him, "They're young after all."
After breaking through the bottleneck and entering the Fourth-Turn in early June, Zhao Xing's cultivation speed increased again.
By the end of June, he had already reached the top level of the Sixth-Turn.
Furthermore, he mastered the second innate secret technique— the Eye of Fire.
On July 1st, Zhao Xing felt that the bottleneck was unbreakable, so he stopped forcing it.
He then asked Ling Tianchen to teach him the external practice of the "Pig Trap Art".
At the same time, the seven main souls split off a clone and left the Ten Thousand Transformations Grotto Heaven.
Only the principal deity can learn the Transformation of Seasons Art, but other Time Law can be learned by the avatars.
With one year remaining until the third year of the Great Governance Era, Zhao Xing naturally couldn't afford to waste it.
The main body continues to follow Ling Tianchen to learn the "Pig Technique," while the main soul clone goes to learn other Time Law.
"Zhao Xing, you're out? How are you feeling?" As soon as Heaven Derivation King saw Zhao Xing, he hurriedly asked. "Your Highness, I feel great," Zhao Xing replied.
As soon as he spoke, Heaven Derivation King knew that he was an avatar, while his true self was still inside.
"Is it not over yet?"
"Well, I plan to continue cultivating another Ultimate Law with the Dean, but my clone can't be idle either."
"The Heavenly Thunder Finger is Yang Thunder Law, and it has not yet reached the minor stage of mastery."
"I haven't learned the Nether Thunder Law in the Profound Heaven Thunder Law yet, but I need to learn the Three Yin Thunder Seal."
"In addition, there are Cloud Method, Rain Art, and Wind Art; learn as much as you can within a year."
In a short period of time, it is also impossible to compete with those strong players in terms of the depth of top-level techniques.
Then we can only try to find a solution by expanding the breadth of top-level laws.
He possesses the Ten Thousand Laws Clone. The more top-level techniques he learns, the more powerful each small step he takes becomes, amplified through his Ten Thousand Laws Clone.
Of course, Transformation of Seasons Art, it will be impossible to amplify its power through the Ten Thousand Laws Clone.
"Since you have a plan, I will say nothing more," Heaven Derivation King. "But don't get too engrossed in your cultivation; you need to set aside a month to prepare."
"Yes." Zhao Xing nodded.
As Zhao Xing cultivated within the Mystic Heaven Academy, the opening time of the Dragon Court Ancient Land drew ever closer.
The various forces, including the Southern Barbarians, Eastern Ying, the Eastern Sea, the Water Tribe, and the Great Zhou, are all making intensive preparations for the opening of the Dragon Court Ancient Land.
Inside the Mystic Heaven Academy, Zhao Xing found three more experts to provide him with special training in the four arts of wind, rain, cloud, and thunder.
Like a growing tree, he took root in the Shennong Holy Land, Mystic Heaven Academy, and frantically absorbed nutrients. Time quickly came to April 20th of the third year of Great Governance Era.