The Earth King's Four Seasons, Cosmic Celestial Timing, Enlightenment from the Mountains, and All Beings Bow to the Sage!
The Dao Debate Platform continued, while on a Tower Ship, an artist swiftly completed a Preaching Painting— "Mi Fu Asks Dao Painting."
Meng Kun glanced at the artwork the artist handed him and frowned. The artist, sensing his expression, immediately asked what was wrong.
Meng Kun said in a deep voice, "This painting has extraordinary charm, and it's very well done, but how could you depict Mi Fu as being even taller than the Grand Minister of Agriculture?"
The painter paused slightly, "But Mi Fu was standing when he asked the question, while the Grand Minister of Agriculture was sitting. When he spoke, he was indeed taller than the Grand Minister of Agriculture."
"Xiao Guang, you're not a realist painter, so why are you talking about real-world logic in your paintings?" "Uncle, do you want me to be more abstract?" Meng Guang asked cautiously.
"Of course, you're painting a picture of Mi Fu Asks Dao Painting, but you can also emphasize the brilliance of the Grand Minister of Agriculture with more color and ink." "I understand, Uncle!"
Meng Guang immediately began creating rapidly again.
This grand gathering was unprecedented in scale, attracting not only the Ministry of Agricultural Official but also other professions.
According to Ji Che's imperial decree, painters will participate in the Daoist Conference. Whoever's painting is selected will become part of the historical record, and a special illustrated Illustrated History Book will be compiled.
Upon receiving this imperial edict, the artists were ecstatic—this was a golden opportunity to achieve eternal fame! But how could they be selected?
"Your paintings should all strive to showcase the grandeur of the Grand Minister of Agriculture!" Ji Yingluo stated her opinion while inspecting the palace's painted boats. "Only in this way will you have a chance of being selected."
On another painted boat, Morning Dawn County Ji Ziyun gave the opposite instructions.
"The Grand Minister of Agriculture is broad-minded, and His Majesty is a sage ruler rarely seen throughout history. The fact that Mi Fu was placed first means that the Grand Minister of Agriculture does not mind that his limelight is stolen by someone else."
"You should simply paint as it is, without over-embellishing the Grand Minister of Agriculture. I think that's what he would like to see."
Zhao Xing didn't mind Mi Fu stealing the spotlight; on the contrary, he gave Mi Fu plenty of time to shine.
Of course, some lines are correct, such as the question and answer between Mi Fu and himself, and the annotation of the word "spirit" in the Spring and Autumn Golden Inscriptions, which was deliberately extended to the plan of ascension.
He not only had Mi Fu explain the first edition of "Profound Yellow Origin-Analysis Technique", but also had Mi Fu explain two other works, "Pure Yuan Derivative Species" and "Plant Unit Legion Technique".
Zhao Xing strongly supported Mi Fu Mi Fu, giving him a considerable amount of time to showcase his talents and providing him with a chance to shine. Mi Fu certainly lived up to expectations; the publication of his two works caused a sensation among the people of the Shangluo Academy.
"A genius! Mi Fu is a genius!" Zhuang Danian murmured to himself. "Now I finally understand why the dean let him go up first to discuss the Dao."
As the dean of Divine Wood Institute, Zhuang Danian certainly understood the value of Mi Fu's two works.
The main reason why Shangluo Academy couldn't develop in the past was that the threshold was too high. When the threshold is high, it becomes a niche activity!
But now with the Xuanhuang Xiyuan Technique, plus the more than 400 plant soldiers in the alternative version of "Pure Yuan Derivative Species", and the "Plant Soldier Legion Technique", it is enough to make the number of the Primal Faction's Simong increase dramatically in the future!
If Zhao Xing's "New Interpretation of True Self Heavenly Creation Theory" only strengthened the elite class of the True Self Faction, then Mi Fu strengthened the foundation of the True Self Faction!
If this trend continues, the True Self Faction will soon become the number one school!
"Mi Fu actually possesses such worldly talent; the Grand Minister of Agriculture truly has discerning eyes." Chu Ganqiu sighed with admiration. As the Dean of the Soldier Envoy Institute, he could deeply appreciate the awesomeness of the "Plant Unit Legion Technique".
This is no less shocking than if someone had written down "The Heaven and Earth Planting Soldiers Scripture" and "The Soldier Envoy Divine Art" in person!
"No wonder he tried so many times to get Mi Fu up there." Liu Tianning looked at Mi Fu on the high platform and couldn't help but be shocked. "Mi Fu worked under me for decades, and I never even noticed his talent."
This is of extraordinary significance!
The Original True Self Faction originally required Essence Gathering to reach level 50 of the Qi Essence Gathering, but now the threshold has been lowered to level 30!
The Xuanhuang Xiyuan Technique lowers the threshold, and the alternative plants among the pure primordial derivative species further reduce the cultivation cost of the Benwo Sect's Sima Nong!
The plant-based army technique can form combat power at low levels and can even form an army on its own, which greatly increases the influence of the Primal Faction's agricultural authority.
After all, those who excel in combat are the most easily noticed, while those who quietly cultivate the land in the rear are often overlooked. His three great works elevated Mi Fu to a legendary status!
It could be said that in the early stages of the Daoist Conference, Mi Fu was the most hotly debated figure! Looking at the spirited Mi Fu on the Dao Debate Platform, Zhao Xing couldn't help but feel very gratified. "Old Master Mi has finally earned his rightful place; he doesn't need to become famous after his death," Mi Fu said. Unlike Zhao Xing, he preferred to demonstrate as he spoke.
Mi Fu was already proficient in painting and sacred texts. When he preached, he would also draw and write in the air with his fingers, making it easier for people to understand his doctrines.
Having spent so many years in the lower realms, Mi Fu's way of preaching was also very down-to-earth.
"Mist Grandson, seeing it today, it's clear that Celestial Venerable Zhao is truly worth defying ancestral teachings for," Moon Bloom Daoist suddenly remarked.
"Martial Uncle, I have not violated the ancestral teachings," said the Mist Walker. "Entering the Central Divine Continent does not necessarily require fighting. How can this be considered violating the ancestral teachings?"
Moon Bloom Daoist did not refute him, but simply said, "As the Grand Minister of Agriculture, he gave Mi Fu so much time to speak at the Daoist Conference, which shows that he is tolerant of others."
"Although Mi Fu studied the first version of the Profound Yellow Origin-Analysis Technique, he created the second version and also participated in the third version. But he was willing to give Mi Fu the opportunity to demonstrate his abilities. With such talent and such a broad mind, he was indeed worthy of being the head of the Divine Sect."
"Martial Uncle, you're willing to support me now?" Mist Walker asked joyfully.
"Let's hear it again," said Moon Bloom Daoist with a smile. "We are called the Profound Heaven Divine Sect, so we should at least hear his profound insights on the other two sects."
"Now that Shangluo Academy has gained such a great reputation, I think the other Daoists will no longer raise questions about the Profound Yellow Origin-Analysis Technique."
Wang Tianzhi was indeed getting restless on the Dao Debate Platform.
Mi Fu is ranked first, and he has been talking for so long. Liu Tianning is ranked second, and unsurprisingly, we still have to ask about the Profound Yellow Origin-Analysis Technique.
They're all talking about the classics of the True Self Faction, how can that be acceptable? The True Self Faction wants to become the number one school of Agricultural Official, I can't accept that!
"It's bad enough that I, Wang Tianzhi, didn't become the Grand Minister of Agriculture, but must the number one faction also be lost in my generation?"
"How can I face my ancestors?" Wang Tianzhi bitterly.
First there was Liu Tianning, then Zhao Xing, and now Mi Fu has jumped out, someone who could practically start his own school of thought. It's fucking unbelievable!
After Liu Tianning finished his formalities, when it was Wang Tianzhi's turn, he could no longer contain himself. "Boom!"
The sacred Dao Debate Platform rapidly rose, and Wang Tianzhi, as the third debater, stood before Zhao Xing.
"The Heavenly Timing phenomena are governed by a cycle of thirty years, a period of sixty years, a great cycle of three hundred and sixty years, and a Great Celestial Cycle of three thousand six hundred years!" "Jueyin Yin Wind Wood, Shaoyin Sovereign Fire, Shaoyang Xiang Fire, Lunar Yin Damp Earth, Yangming Dry Metal, and Solar Yang Cold Water—these are the six qi of the three yin and three yang." "Wang Tianzhi inquired of the Grand Minister of Agriculture, asking whether the Host Qi is constant, the Guest Qi qi is variable, and whether the Vitality Tide are constant or variable?"
Zhao Xing laughed as soon as he heard this, "Old Wang isn't following the script."
According to the original script, Wang Tianzhi was also supposed to discuss the Profound Yellow Origin-Analysis Technique, and to inquire about the principles of Xuanhuang Element Analysis from the perspective of the Time Faction.
However, he started by talking about the "Three Yin Three Yang Grand Celestial Cycle Theory," and then asked questions based on the current phenomenon of Vitality Tide that the Profound Yellow World is most concerned about. His intentions were very obvious.
"Old Wang is really desperate to salvage the reputation of the Time Faction," Zhao Xing thought to himself with a smirk.
However, this forum is not a special event for the True Self Faction of thought. Everyone can speak freely, discuss the Tao, and ask questions. They can share their insights and their inner confusion.
Wang Tianzhi's question was both simple and complex. He asked: Is the Vitality Tide a random variable in the universe, or will it become a normal phenomenon?
Zhao Xing previously discussed "The Qi Theory," mentioning both primordial qi and spiritual qi, but those were all theoretical. Now, Wang Tianzhi has raised a practical issue.
The countless people in the dojo, who were originally immersed in the three major works of the True Self Faction, were suddenly pulled back to their senses by Wang Tianzhi.
Compared to the works of the True Self Faction, the Vitality Tide are the most noteworthy works at present.
Yes, how should the Agricultural Official of the world view the Vitality Tide? And how should they deal with them?
After all, no one has ever seen anything like this before. The world is changing, the climate is changing dramatically, there are severe natural disasters, and there are also opportunities to break free from constraints.
In the midst of such changes, small countries with few people and Outer Sects truly do not know how to conduct themselves.
Since the emergence of the Vitality Tide, the Extraterritorial Lands were indeed the first to enjoy the benefits, but many who were not strong enough and lacked resistance have already been destroyed in the Vitality Tide!
"The morning glow, the sun's radiance, the night's dew, the sun's Flying Spring, the two energies of heaven and earth transform into darkness and yellow." Zhao Xing began to answer Wang Tianzhi's question, and the first thing he mentioned was the "master of the six energies" in the Great Circuit Treatise of the Three Yin, Three Yang, and Six Qi.
"The four elements are the main elements, the sun rises and the moon sets, yin and yang are in harmony, All Things Flourish. This is the normal cycle of the Great Celestial Cycle." "Heaven and earth are dark and yellow, the two elements of heaven and earth, the primordial energy gives birth to spirits, which do not conceal their bodies but hide their spirits."
"This is the difference between 'spirit' and 'spirit' that Fellow Daoist Mi asked about earlier." Upon hearing this, Moon Bloom Daoist excitedly slapped her thigh!
The Mist Walker clutched his thigh and grimaced.
"If you're getting agitated, slap your own thigh. Why are you slapping mine?"
Moon Bloom Daoist ignored Mist Grandson's complaint: "Boy, do you know what he's saying?" "No."
"Quickly ask your Martial Uncle uncle, I will explain it to you."
"Please explain, Martial Uncle!" The Mist Walker was truly impressed.
"Celestial Venerable Zhao is saying that there are six kinds of qi between heaven and earth: the qi of the sunrise, the qi of the midday sun, the qi of the Flying Spring, the qi of the Lunar Yin, as well as the Heaven's Energy and the Earth's Energy."
"Among them, the four Host Qi, namely the Yin and Solar Yang energies dominated by Lunar Yin and Taiyang, follow the operation of the Great Celestial Cycle and give birth to all living things."
"Although I don't know why he could divide the Great Celestial Cycle into such a detailed division, upon careful calculation, I've discovered that the changes in the Heavenly Timing throughout history are always inseparable from the changes in these Six Qi!"
Moon Bloom Daoist exclaimed excitedly, "The two energies of heaven and earth transform into the mysterious yellow; this is a summary of the previous four energies."
"So, how exactly do these rising and setting suns, which cause All Things Flourish, come about?" "How did they come about?" the Mist Walker chimed in.
"You're so stupid! His explanation in the ' Qi Theory ' already explained it!" Moon Bloom Daoist, "The two energies of heaven and earth are primordial energy and spiritual energy!"
"The two energies transform into the mysterious yellow, meaning that the primordial spirit and the two energies give rise to all existence."
"Primordial energy is easy to understand, but spiritual energy is not prominent. Even though there have been eras like this, most of the time the dominant Vital Energy Era. Why would he classify spiritual energy as part of the normal Host Qi?"
The Mist Walker gradually caught up with the train of thought. "Shouldn't this be categorized under the ever-changing 'guest aura'?"
Moon Bloom Daoist was so angry his nose almost twisted. He pointed at the Mist Walker's head. "With your comprehension, you really can only be a temporary sect leader. In our time, you wouldn't even be able to become an elder!"
Mist Walker was filled with resentment. The old man was taking advantage of his age, always talking about our generation and saying that each generation was worse than the last. He made Fog Walker sound like a child.
I, as the acting sect leader, am still a sect leader. Please show some respect!
He really wanted to give the old man a whack, but the words changed as soon as they came out. "Yes, yes, you're right, please enlighten me." Moon Bloom Daoist helped him recall, "He previously discussed the difference between spirits with Mi Fu."
"The spiritual energy we usually talk about is the energy used in magical cultivation; it should actually be called spiritual energy." "Another type of spiritual energy is the energy of living beings!"
"Spiritual energy has always existed; it gave life intelligence, which explains why spiritual energy resides in the spirit rather than the body." "It also explains why spiritual energy is one of the six Host Qi!"
The Mist Walker suddenly realized. "So that's how it is. No wonder the two souls of Heaven and Earth are always outside. If they were inside, whether it's the fusion of a martial artist or the soul gathering of a sorcerer, it would be the Rule Realm."
"Breaking through the Rule Realm is a common occurrence in the Spiritual Energy Era, but not so in the Vital Energy Era."
"Not bad." Moon Bloom Daoist nodded. "When I first awoke, I was only at the Fate Palace Realm, but I quickly recovered to the Rule Realm strength because I had already completed the step of concealing my spirit within my body."
"As long as I have spiritual energy to absorb, I can quickly recover my strength."
"The Dao and the Law, the Law and the Principle, are the key to guiding cultivation. For Celestial Venerable Zhao to be willing to share these things free of charge, in our time, that was..."
"It's an incredible opportunity, isn't it?" Even the Mist Walker had learned to answer quickly.
"Yes!" Moon Bloom Daoist Yueying exclaimed with delight, "Where have we ever had such a good thing before? Listening to a powerful person preach requires tremendous effort, or it's just a matter of good fortune."
"Otherwise, who would break it up and feed it to you?" "That's so true, so true!"
"Our mortuary fees weren't wasted!"
Changsun Kui's two bodies trembled, and he and the other elders of the Corpse Puppet Sect listened with rapt attention. Many of their previous confusions about cultivation suddenly became clear.
"Celestial Venerable Zhao is truly a genius of unparalleled talent!" Changsun Kui began to frantically praise Zhao Xing.
Of course, the reason he did this was because Zhao Xing had let him go in the Purple God Ruins.
In order to spare the Mist Walker, Zhao Xing released many people on Gulu Star, including Changsun Kui, who was the Agricultural Official of the Corpse Puppet Sect.
"It was all worth the long journey, the money I paid to Great Zhou, and the months I waited... It was all worth it!"
On the Shenmu Dao Debate Platform, Wang Tianzhi and Ling Tianchen were also deep in thought.
The officials in charge of agriculture in the Great Zhou Dynasty only understood the primordial energy tides in two superficial ways: natural disasters and unexpected opportunities. Among the officials in charge of agriculture who studied the essence of the primordial energy tides, Wang Tianzhi and Ling Tianchen held completely opposite positions.
Ling Tianchen believed that the Vitality Tide was a kind of Guest Qi, and he thought it was a super-large-scale change that would affect the entire Profound Yellow World, a change that only happened once every ten thousand years!
Therefore, it should definitely be categorized under the term "Guest Qi".
Wang Tianzhi differently. He believed that Zhao Xing's concept of the Vitality Tide, which he described as a sign of the approaching Spiritual Energy Era, meant that the era of ascension would soon begin.
Therefore, the changes brought about by the Vitality Tide will become a stable norm.
What is the basis for this? It is that the highest level will become a common realm, or at least not something that only a limited number of people can achieve.
Since the two realms of rules and establishing the Dao (ascension) have become the norm, the Vitality Tide will also be included in the category of the six Host Qi.
However, explaining the essence has been a challenge, but Zhao Xing has now provided an answer.
Spiritual energy has always existed, but it is relatively rare, existing only in certain secret places in the Profound Yellow World, such as the Dragon Court Ancient Land and the Southern Barbarians.
"The Lunar Yin and the Yin Star in the universe created the Twenty-Four Solar Terms terms." Since he had already started talking, Zhao Xing went on to elaborate on this point.
He convened the Daoist Conference not only to announce the Profound Yellow Origin-Analysis Technique and attract people from all over the world to the Great Zhou to increase its fortune, but also to unify the three factions. Naturally, he could not allow the True Self Faction to become dominant, otherwise it would violate his original intention.
"The Yin-Yang Twenty-Four Solar Terms are divided into six Qi and six steps, Qidian from the Great Cold Day of the Great Zhou, and proceeding in the order of mutual generation of wood, fire, earth, metal and water."
"Each step is divided into sixty days and eighty-seven and a half quarters. If the Heavenly Timing scale is extended, the multiplication factor can be applied." "When a certain Qi is in charge, it will show the characteristics of the Five Elements related to it."
"From the perspective of an era, the Vitality Tide is a frequent occurrence; it is certainly a normal change."
Wang Tianzhi, Ling Tianchen, and the others fell into deep thought, because this differed somewhat from what they originally knew of the "Great Circuit Treatise," and seemed to go deeper than that.
Wang Tianzhi asked the Grand Minister of Agriculture, "If we view the Vitality Tide from the perspective of the Great Celestial Cycle Dynasty, and consider them a normal change, then is there also a concept of four great seasons?"
Zhao Xing smiled and nodded. Old Wang's comprehension was indeed impressive. No wonder he was always second best. He was just born in the wrong era; otherwise, he would have been more than qualified to Grand Minister of Agriculture.
"That's right. According to the theory of the Great Circuit Treatise, there are indeed Great Seasons," Zhao Xing said leisurely. "It's just that the map of the Profound Yellow World is too small, and people's lifespans are too short, so we can't see the existence of Great Seasons at all."
"Could it be that the eras written by the Grand Minister of Agriculture in the Great Circuit Treatise are also the seasons of the four seasons?"
"Wow, such foresight! It's simply... simply..." "Could this be part of Qing Yuzi's legacy?"
"Bullshit! What kind of trash is Qing Yuzi? The Grand Minister of Agriculture wrote the Treatise on the Zhou Tian first, and then Qing Yuzi left behind his work. It was all something the Grand Minister of Agriculture figured out on his own!"
The debate between Wang Tianzhi and Zhao Xing caused a great sensation. In terms of diverting attention alone, Old Wang certainly succeeded.
At this moment, most people were no longer thinking about the Profound Yellow Origin-Analysis Technique, but were concentrating on listening to the two men's discussion. The Time Faction was overjoyed.
"Hahaha, Old Wang has indeed lived up to expectations!" Jiao Anwang laughed heartily. "He hasn't disgraced the Mystic Heaven Academy!"
"The Four Academies—Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Cloud—are all watching." Kan Qing, the aloof and refined Minister of Agriculture of the Heavenly Timing Sect, smiled with satisfaction. "After half a year of deliberation, pushing him to the third position of debater was truly the right thing to do!"
The order in which the debaters discussed the Dao had been a key point of contention among the three factions for the past six months.
Aside from Mi Fu, who was personally appointed by Zhao Xing, Liu Tianning, whose ranking was undisputed, the order of the others was a matter of endless debate. Wang Tianzhi, Ling Tianchen, Lu Chunhua, Qiu Yuanshan, Ji Youtang, Meng Kun, Chu Qianqiu, and Zhuang Danian.
The deans, vice deans, and Classics Scholar from all three schools are all qualified to give their opinions.
It's true that Wang Tianzhi is quite famous, mainly because he became an official and was also Li Boqian's junior fellow apprentice. Within the Agricultural Official, there are still many who can be compared to Wang Tianzhi.
Discussions of principles are not solely about combat prowess; achievements in understanding and applying classical texts are what truly matter. Wang Tianzhi's performance has been commendable, which has helped to quell the previous internal disputes.
"The sun shines in the four directions, above and below; the sun shines in the past and present. It spans the four cardinal directions and contains yin and yang; it encompasses the universe and illuminates the three luminaries."
"Based on the theory of the Three Yin, Three Yang, and Six Qi in the Great Circuit Treatise, the Profound Yellow World has four minor seasons, while the universe has four major seasons." "How should we face such constant changes in the Vitality Tide as a major epochal phenomenon?"
"We can use the combination of guest and host, adding the excessive or weakened 'guest Guest Qi ' of the Host Qi." "The remaining five qi are added in turn, which is the Guest-Host Convergence."
"As the saying goes, when the qi (vital energy) is in harmony, it is in balance; when it is not, it causes illness. By following this rule to deal with the Vitality Tide, one can achieve twice the result with half the effort."
At this point, Zhao Xing glanced at the Heaven's Heart Palace again, promoting Ji Che's Ascension Plan.
"Based on the Five-Step Seasonal Cycle Theory of Three Yin, Three Yang, Six Qi, and Great Circuit Treatise, which is equivalent to 1,236,546 years, the Profound Yellow World has just reached the southern part of the northern boundary line of the Sun Star in its cosmic territory."
"This is also just before the arrival of the great spring season."
"The Vitality Tide of the Profound Yellow World is the reversal of the cold current on the eve of the Beginning of Start of Spring. From a cosmic perspective, it is caused by the arrival of the evening glow of spring and the stagnant energy of the night."
"Spring symbolizes revival, and our world is about to face a rain of spiritual energy! This is the Spiritual Energy Revival that is said to exist in ancient texts."
"However, due to the geographical location of the Profound Yellow World, some people now want to prevent its arrival and monopolize such benefits. Only our Emperor is considering the well-being of all people and trying to ensure that everyone can enjoy the benefits of the revival."
Wang Tianzhi smiled upon hearing this; this part wasn't in the script, and the Grand Minister of Agriculture had purely improvised. He immediately played along, saying, "Your Majesty possesses great love and compassion; truly a benevolent ruler unparalleled in the world!"
"Your Majesty possesses boundless love and is truly a benevolent ruler unparalleled!" In the Heaven's Heart Palace, King Jin Ke of the Morse Country was the first to step forward, raising his wine cup. "As a subject of the Great Zhou, it is truly an honor!"
"Your humble servant dares to invite all ministers to raise their cups in a toast to Your Majesty!"
Tong Wenzhuo was speechless. Such flattery had been beaten to it by a foreign vassal. What a blunder! Watching the former Prince Morse, now Morse Country, fawn over him like this, he wished he could put him in a book of sycophantic officials.
But as the Right Chancellor, he couldn't very well go out and snatch these things again. He just wondered why there weren't any clever or daring officials among his subordinates.
Seeing all the officials raising their wine cups to toast him, Ji Che was overjoyed. "Hahaha, gentlemen, drink to your hearts' content!"
That's why they say treacherous officials are always popular; everyone loves to hear nice things. "I can't compare, I can't compare at all," Jiang Hua couldn't help but sigh.
After expounding on the theory of Cosmic Celestial Timing Theory, Zhao Xing praised Ji Che, essentially using a book as a prelude to flatter Ji Che. Ji Che wasn't usually a ruler easily pleased by praise, but Zhao Xing certainly knew how to pull off this.
Who else in the world can use this method? No one else can. It's unique and unparalleled.
The Sima Yu wrote furiously: [Grand Minister of Agriculture Zhao Xing Cosmic Celestial Timing Theory, proclaiming the Emperor an unparalleled benevolent ruler; the Emperor was greatly pleased. At that moment, Morse Country raised a cup to invite his ministers, and all the ministers echoed, praising the Emperor's sagacity.]
The discussion between Wang Tianzhi and Zhao Xing has come to an end, and now it's Ling Tianchen's turn.
Ling Tianchen didn't really have much to say, because that bastard Wang Tianzhi hadn't left him much room to maneuver.
Furthermore, Zhao Xing, the Grand Minister of Agriculture, just explained that the Vitality Tide are a normal change and therefore do not fall within the scope of climatic changes.
Therefore, he could only explain the Profound Yellow Origin-Analysis Technique from the perspective of the Transformation Faction, which he described as a kind of Houbian within the inner world. Ling Tianchen didn't care about empty fame; their lineage was the kind that made silent contributions.
The reason they were able to reach fourth place is because their lineage made great sacrifices, and they should have been in a higher position.
Zhao Xing also gave Ling Tianchen a chance to fully demonstrate his abilities, allowing him to focus on expounding the Dharma. Overall, his presentation was quite standard, and Ling Tianchen quickly left after finishing.
"Boom!"
The fifth one was Meng Kun's turn.
Why wasn't it Qiu Yuanshan, the dean of the Kunyuan Academy, but rather Meng Kun, the vice dean? Mainly because Meng Kun had discovered Zhao Xing and provided him with immense assistance.
Qiu Yuanshan, being a sensible man, relinquished the leading position of the Earthly Advantage Faction to Meng Kun. "Meng Kun asked the Grand Minister of Agriculture, 'Does the Grand Minister of Agriculture possess any works on the Earthly Advantage Faction?'"
"You promised me that hundreds of years ago!" The entire temple erupted in laughter.
Meng Kun's eyes were filled with resentment; he didn't come to ask questions, but rather to collect a debt. Zhao Xing couldn't help but chuckle, because Old Meng looked like a wronged young woman. "Yes."
Upon hearing this affirmative answer, Meng Kun jumped up excitedly. Qiu Yuanshan, Ji Youtang, Xiao Zhe, and the others couldn't contain themselves and let out a cheer.
That was so difficult!
The sensation caused by Mi Fu 'True Self Faction" Egoist School" was significant, and its influence was far-reaching. It is safe to assume that the rise of the True Self Faction" was already a foregone conclusion.
The Time Faction, building upon the theory of the Three Yin, Three Yang, and Six Qi in the Great Circuit Treatise, further developed the "Cosmic Celestial Timing Theory: Chapter on the Vitality Tide Primordial Qi." What about the Earthly Advantage Faction? The Earthly Advantage Faction has nothing.
Oh, it's not like they have nothing at all; they still have a hoe. Back in the day, that would have been more than enough. But times are changing, and with the Earthly Advantage Faction about to go from second to third, they can't sit still anymore.
Meng Kun didn't care about discussing the Dao or not; he immediately reached out for Jinglun.
Zhao Xing was well-prepared; he could not allow any one party to dominate, at least not in terms of legal principles and classics. The actual development was another matter.
He followed the example of Mi Fu and began to preach with illustrations and text. First, he wrote five characters in the air, "The Five Elements and Four Seasons Theory." The onlookers inside and outside the temple immediately became engrossed.
The Five Elements and Four Seasons Theory is the unified theory of the Agricultural Official!
Whether it was the official system, the circuit official system, or the selection of Agriculture Official, these were all major topics that were always tested in the examinations!
"Combining the Five Elements, the Four Seasons, Heavenly Stems to expound the ultimate principles of the entire universe, has Divine Venerable Zhao actually begun to tamper with such a classic text?" Moon Bloom Daoist looked up in disbelief.
The Mist Walker was immediately delighted.
Before entering the Great Zhou, Moon Bloom Daoist was called Zhao Xing. After arriving within its borders, he began to call himself Zhao Chen'an, and during the Daoist Conference, he became Celestial Venerable Zhao. Now, things have gotten even worse; he's directly been called a Divine Venerable.
"It wasn't a waste to bring him along," Mist Walker thought to himself. "If we can convince this old guy, convincing the rest of the old guys will be much easier."
"From the beginning of the winter solstice to the next winter solstice, the year is divided into five equal parts, each with 72 days, which corresponds to the principle of the Seventy-Two Seasonal Transformations."
"In order, they are matched with wood, fire, earth, metal, and water, in accordance with the ' Five Elements Daily Usage Method '." "Jia is matched with wood, Bing with fire, Wu with earth, Geng with metal, and Ren with water."
"The months are divided into three periods: early, middle, and late, based on the four seasons."
"For example, the first month of spring, the middle month of spring, and the last month of spring are located in the east, belong to the wood element in the Five Elements theory, and are associated with Jia and Ji." "This is the currently popular Earth Reigns in Late Summer Theory."
"However, this statement is not balanced enough. The three months of early summer, mid-summer, and late summer are divided between fire and earth. Fire has two months, earth has only one month, and the other three elements each have three months."
Zhao Xing first discussed the currently popular Earth Reigns in Late Summer Theory. He then raised a problem with this theory, namely the imbalance of the Five Elements when they are matched with the four seasons.
This set of ideas has led to the fact that the earth element has become the weakest, and many Agricultural Official have to adjust the other four elements first when they are adjusting the Earth Vein.
For example, one of the methods Zhao Xing once tested was, "Use metal to drain the fire's brilliance, and use source water to control the fire, then the earth can be utilized." This describes how to address a region experiencing an extreme heat and drought.
The new idea proposed by Zhao Xing is the "Earth Reigns in Four Seasons Theory".
"The last eighteen days of the last month of spring, summer, autumn, and winter are divided into the Earth element, totaling seventy-two days. From this point on, the five elements govern the four seasons, and all are in a state of balance."
Meng Kun asked in confusion, "Grand Minister of Agriculture, wouldn't this cause chaos in the order of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water generating each other?" This is because the earth element allocates the time of the four seasons, and earth runs from the beginning to the end.
Zhao Xing continued, "Of the five elements, none is more precious than earth, for it holds the reins and governs the four directions. Earth governs all four seasons!"
Upon hearing this, Meng Kun was overjoyed.
Zhao Xing elevated Earth to a more prestigious position. In terms of the Heavenly Stems, Earth is paired with four branches, while the others are paired with only two.
Having settled this idea, Zhao Xing answered Meng Kun's question, pointing to the sky where a piece of land suddenly materialized.
"The five elements generate each other in sequence. We use the Earth Vein to comprehend the Dao and practice the Dharma. We have never deviated from the earth element." "Houtu Return to Origin, the qi transforms and generates the mysterious yellow, just as the Agricultural Official cultivates Pure Origin Soil."
"The earth element came first, then the other four elements were created, forming the mountains, rivers, plants, and living things in the world."
"If you continue cultivating along this path, your inner world can eventually transform into Grotto-Heaven World; this is the nobility of Earth." "So, the element of Earth is revered, but this doesn't actually affect the principle of the five elements' generating cycle?"
The one who asked the question was Qiu Yuanshan. He was so excited that he even forgot it wasn't his turn to speak yet.
"Yes." Zhao Xing nodded affirmatively. He Earth Reigns in Midsummer Theory of the Earth Reigns in Four Seasons Theory, and finally brought it back to the "Profound Yellow Origin-Analysis Technique" and "Qi Theory".
This is not a far-fetched interpretation. The three schools complement each other, which is a fundamental principle of the universe and cannot be singled out.
After Qiu Yuanshan understood this idea, he couldn't help but cry out. He pointed at the mountain land floating in the sky, his fingers trembling, and his breathing became rapid.
Meng Kun didn't understand, but he was extremely anxious. "Old Qiu, what do you want to say? Hurry up and say it!"
"Great, great, great..." Qiu Yuanshan stammered three times before calming himself down. Looking at the mountain range in the sky, he respectfully asked, "Qiu Yuanshan asks the Grand Minister of Agriculture, is this mountain range Spirit Mountain formed from Pure Origin Soil?"
Zhao Xing smiled and nodded, "Yes, it is not an illusion, but a real thing."
Meng Kun, Ji Youtang, and the others also realized what was happening. They all jumped to their feet, staring intently at the mountain peaks in the sky.
As for the people from the Shangluo Academy, they were even more astonished. No one had ever been able to cultivate a Spirit Mountain in Pure Origin Soil! No one's soil characteristics could skip three stages and reach the point where Spirit Mountain could grow within their body!
The Agricultural Official of the Time Faction were equally astonished, because Zhao Xing's mountain was floating in the sky, not on the ground. In other words, the soil in the Pure Yuan Space had truly broken free from some kind of constraint, even reaching a level capable of suppressing the Heavenly Timing.
"Heavens. We have been using the Mountain Art to create Ten Thousand Layer Mountain and using the Earth Piercing Boat to carry them into battle, but we never expected that Houtu Return to Origin, when cultivated to its ultimate level, could nurture mountains with its own Pure Origin Soil."
"The Earth King rules the four seasons and the four directions; this is no empty title. Celestial Venerable Zhao has truly accomplished it!" "With this mountain appearing, all Heavenly Timing will be suppressed!"
"So the path to enlightenment is right beneath your feet. Pan Chang, Agricultural Official of the Subjugation Country, thanks the Grand Minister of Agriculture for spreading the Way!"
At one of the temples, a high- Agricultural Official from the Fate Palace Realm, wearing a tall crown, respectfully straightened his clothes, then suddenly knelt down and lay prostrate on the ground.
Pan Chang, from the Subjugation Country, was the Grand Minister of Agriculture of his own country, yet he was now worshipping Zhao Xing as if he were a saint!
"Elephant Willow Country's Agricultural Official, Bo Hongde, thank you for spreading the Grand Minister of Agriculture!" On another viewing platform, someone bowed down devoutly.
Elephant Willow Country is located in the north of the Great Zhou. It is a medium-sized country and has diplomatic relations with the Great Zhou. Bo Hongde himself has many disciples, and when he bowed, his disciples behind him also bowed down in a dark mass.
"Takayama Hiroshi, Agricultural Official of East Mulberry Country, thank you for spreading the Grand Minister of Agriculture." This was a powerful figure from a country in the Eastern Wasteland. East Mulberry Country and Great Serpent Country were roughly equal in strength, but Dongsang Kingdom was much farther away from the Central Plains.
Those who can gain enlightenment in a short time are few, but those who do are undoubtedly highly talented experts. Looking at the mountain in the sky, Moon Bloom Daoist murmured to himself, "Observing the mountain and comprehending the Dao is truly enlightening." He then bowed towards the sky and said, "Moon Bloom Daoist, thank you, Divine Venerable, for bestowing upon me the Dao."
The Mist Walker watched with amusement as his Martial Uncle bowed deeply. "So you've finally surrendered."
Before he could laugh for long, Moon Bloom Daoist suddenly slapped him on the back of the head. "You insolent Mist Grandson, I've already bowed, and you still dare to stand there? Kneel down and kowtow right now!"
"You may not be able to comprehend the Dao of the Gods for the time being, but you will eventually awaken to it, which is a great benefit!" "Hiss~ Yes, yes." The Mist Walker quickly knelt down and kowtowed.
Humans have a herd mentality. When many powerful figures took the lead in worshipping Zhao Xing, others quickly followed suit. These powerful figures then shared their understanding with their juniors, and soon more and more people were observing the mountains and comprehending the Dao.
The voices of those who bowed in gratitude to the Grand Minister of Agriculture for spreading the word rose and fell, soon converging like rivers into the ocean, creating a harmonious chorus of heaven and earth.
"Thank you, Grand Minister of Agriculture Grand Minister of Agriculture, for spreading the Grand Minister of Agriculture!"
The sounds were incessant, echoing between heaven and earth, and various strange phenomena appeared in turn, such as rosy dawn, Flying Spring, and sunset. The Ritual Cultivator led by Tong Wenzhuo were so astonished that they were speechless.
Because their group spell had been broken through!
Now, within the temple grounds, everyone can hear each other; the sounds of discussions fill the air. The voices reach the Heaven's Heart Palace, almost as if they threaten to shake the Nine Heavens.
"What a magnificent scene of all beings worshipping the saint, a sight rarely seen throughout history," Ji Che murmured to himself, his eyes deep. Then he gently raised his hand, stabilizing the order of the dojo and preventing the heavens and earth from moving again.
"Although my elder brother has not yet established his own path, he already shows signs of doing so. If the spiritual energy were abundant, he could easily enter the Dao and ascend to immortality simply by being able to conjure such a phenomenon in the Daoist temple!"
Divine Might Colonel - Writer's Say
PS: The character that was garbled yesterday actually needs the following character "", but this traditional Chinese character cannot be typed, so I will write it as Ling. It does fit the meaning of the previous article.