Divine Domain Trial and the Ten Directions Mountain Great Theory!
On the first day of the Meishan Dao Discussion, Zhao Xing presented his Three Epochs Boundary Theory. He lectured for three days before the forum was interrupted.
After a two-week break, the number of people coming to listen to the sermons did not decrease but instead surged.
Not long after the second round began, breakthroughs were continuously being made both within and outside the Dharma Realm.
Some people find enlightenment by observing mountains, some by observing the sea, and some have even managed to create top-tier Reincarnation Artifact through this practice.
The second time the Dharma Realm was opened, Zhao Xing was more experienced.
To accommodate those who come to listen to and observe the teachings, his Dharma Realm will guide people of the same profession or with similar paths to stand in one area for easy observation.
Some people gain enlightenment by observing mountains, some break through barriers by watching the sea, and others experience a powerful vitality emanating from their Internal World. For Zhao Xing himself, this is also a significant step forward.
The Great Sun Sea allows one to observe the Yang Star, and by using the Yang Star to illuminate the Yin Star, one can observe Yin and Yang, with an extremely wide radiation range.
Those who cultivate in the Extreme Land can also sense the star cores of the mountains.
In this way, he was also able to sense the Internal World of those who came to listen to the teachings and observe, the core of the Extreme Land Giant God Peak, the Mustard Seed Mountain, and so on.
"Cultivating all three paths allows me to see the inner worlds of others, those at the Dao Domain Realm, Emperor Lord Realm, and Demigod. Perhaps they have had extraordinary encounters."
At certain moments, they captured the Mountain's Spiritual Elegance, gathered the great medicine from the clouds, and absorbed the Yin Moonlight; thus, traces of the essence of the Solar Yang remained within their bodies.
"I've now 'seen' all sorts of templates for the Internal World."
"Through their discussions on the Dao, the manifested forms of Dharma allowed them to gain enlightenment, and haven't I also gained enlightenment from them?"
Zhao Xing's gaze fell on the Venerable Five Poisons. At this moment, he could clearly sense how many kinds of Plant Soldier the Five Poisons Venerable had in his Internal World, what realm they were, and the Five Elements Wind and Thunder Origin he had absorbed.
One can also see the Primordial Sea, the Myriad Phenomena Heavenly Stars, and the Realm Law born within the body of Venerable Bi Sui.
"This is probably a combination of Favorable Timing, Location, and People, and human factors," Zhao Xing thought. "The Law Realm Deduction Great Realm Theory has the effect of gathering the Dao."
"Perhaps in the future, this could also become a way to Heaven and Earth Attainment."
It only affects Demigod now, but it will be able to affect Divine Realm.
Zhao Xing suppressed his impulse to write the "Theory of the Four Era Divisions".
He knew that this was not the time to continue elaborating on the Theory of the Four Era Divisions.
Because the Master of Cold Food Festival blocked the Cold-Warm Era at certain moments, he regarded the Cold-Warm Era as his territory and would not allow it to be invaded.
"We need to find a safe place, Space-Time Node that the Master of Cold Food Festival can't sense at all, before we can do this."
Zhao Xing began to focus his energy on the specific events of the three eras and twelve periods.
He discovered that the anomalies in his Boundary Theory deductions were inextricably linked to his use of that Time Granules and his wearing of the Space-Time Guyu Dharma Robe.
Because these two factors drew the origin of spacetime into the Dharma Realm, and the Past Faction's attack on the present faction using the River of Time also gave him this opportunity.
It was much easier to shake the Time Origin in the Third Era of the Desolate Territory than in other periods, which in turn facilitated his deduction of the Dharma Realm.
"Time-related treasures are indeed supreme."
As Zhao Xing perfected the Boundary Theory, its benefits soon extended beyond the Agricultural Official profession.
Martial artists, physicians, musicians, Dancer Master, Mechanism Master —all can gain some understanding within his Dharma Realm.
The arrival of the Gu Luo River brought the First Tier of the Brow Mountain Assembly to a climax.
In the third year of the Brow Mountain Assembly, Gu Luo River sent a Divine Power Incarnation to the Ancient Hill of Antiquity and entered Zhao Xing's Dharma Realm.
"What do you mean by 'face'? This is what you call 'face'!"
"Even the legendary Senior Gu have come to listen to our Zhao Shennong's sermons!"
"Zhao Shennong was Primordial Saint Envoy, so what's so strange about Senior Gu coming to show his support?"
"Ridiculous! There were at least thirty Primordial Beginning Envoy, so why didn't Senior Gu go to support them?"
That's incredibly awesome!
"The first new god of the Third Era of the Desolate Territory is none other than Zhao Shennong!"
Although only a Divine Power Incarnation came from the Gu Luo River, this glory was still unparalleled.
In the history of Brow Mountain, during the selection of the top mountain, no other Divine Realm had ever come to listen to the Dao.
Not to mention the renowned Divine General, Gu Luo River, one of the founders of the Primordial Beginning Realm.
Zhao Xing was somewhat surprised to see Gu Luo River arrive.
He was certain that the Gu Luo River did not originate from the Theory of the Four Era Divisions, because General Lan Chuan said that this matter should not be known to anyone else.
Therefore, the Gu Luo River was purely attracted by the Three Epochs Boundary Theory into three periods.
However, he could not see the Internal World of the Gu Luo River.
He entered the Dharma Realm and sat down. If one did not look at it with the naked eye, it would appear as if that area were empty.
"Gu Luo River must have also written on the Boundary Theory, because his 'Eternal Realm' is higher than the theory of the Dao, it is the theory of the universe."
When he cultivated in the Internal World of the Gu Luo River, his understanding of the Life Great Dao greatly improved, and he even comprehended the Life Resurgence, which allowed the straw man to be reborn.
One's own Internal World is not yet at a level that can be comprehended by others, because the laws of the Internal World are not yet perfect. It is necessary to rely on the primordial power of the vast universe to achieve the effect of being comprehended by others.
Not long after the Gu Luo River sat down, he began to communicate with Zhao Xing telepathically and have a private chat.
"Zhao Xing, when I was at the Demigod level, the Dharma Realm and my Internal World had already merged into one."
"Cultivating the original source to become Free God, the key to becoming a god for the True Self Faction lies in the integration of the Internal World and the Dharma Realm."
Zhao Xing listened attentively; Gu Luo River was imparting his experience to him.
"I leave you the method of enlightenment in the Eternal Realm for your reference."
"However, you must not follow my example entirely."
"Because you have not only cultivated the Way of the True Self, but also the Great Dao of Favorable Timing and Location."
"Your sacred body is newly formed, and the Dharma Realm is also very special, possessing the Ability to Gather Daos. Perhaps this itself is a path for Heaven and Earth Attainment."
Zhao Xing was shocked. As expected of the Gu Luo River, the man whom even the Great Emperor fully supported.
Others who possess the Heaven and Earth Attainment Method are afraid of being discovered and keep them hidden, but Gu Luo River does not mind sharing them with others.
Zhao Xing discovered that a bright star had been left in his Dharma Realm, which only he could see.
He seemed to realize something, but when he came to his senses, he found that the Gu Luo River had already drifted away, and he didn't even have time to say thank you.
"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Gu." Zhao Xing cupped his hands in the direction Gu Luo River had left.
The First Tier the Meishan Dao Discussion ended in the eighty-fourth World Star Year of the 3rd era.
Next up is the [Divine Domain Trial].
Everyone was still eager for more, including the masters of the Seventy-Two Peaks of Brow Mountain.
"The Three Epochs Boundary Theory is truly ingenious," Venerable Taihao exclaimed. "Zhao Shennong is indeed worthy of being called Zhao Shennong."
"With his participation, this year's Mountain Head Competition is truly a fitting one."
"I didn't make a single investment; I was completely focused on observing, but it was totally worth it!"
The two peak masters, Chu Chuan and Ping You, also sighed.
If there was even a tiny bit of jealousy in my heart before about Zhao Xing's pomp and talent...
Now, all we can do is look up to them with Gao Shan and reverence!
" In the Divine Domain Trial, we can serve as Zhao Shennong, and perhaps we will be remembered by history together in the future."
"Haha, Taihao, Chu Chuan, you two better perform well. We'll launch the Mountain Master Challenge together later," Venerable Pingyou laughed. "Whether the three of us can be included in the Mysterious Spirit History depends on you two."
"Initiating Mountain Master Challenge? That's a good idea, but don't just go through the motions."
"Pah, you want to lie down in the Mysterious Spirit History? I want to lie down too."
The internal competition within Brow Mountain, after the Daoist debate, is the [Divine Domain Trial].
Of the 183 candidates, not one gave up.
Even if you know you can't win, there's no reason to give up.
The only challenge prepared by the General Lan Chuan for the [Divine Domain Trial] is the Arashi River God.
Zhao Xing was very familiar with it; it was the [Extreme of Mystic Earth] that he had tried in Moyuan City.
The ranking will be determined based on longitudinal mileage over a three-year period.
The first place goes to the owner of Brow Mountain, who will compete with the owners of eleven other mountains, including Hong Shan, Reed Mountain, Dream River Mountain, and Taiqiu Mountain, for the final title of the top mountain.
"Last time, I only traveled 800 li across the land. After I came out, I was a little disappointed that I couldn't see it again."
"I never expected to see you again this time."
Zhao Xing looked at the miniature continent floating in the hands of the General Lan Chuan.
Palm Divine Domain, Miniature Extreme Land.
All 183 people jumped in, and their size shrank rapidly as they rushed into the hands of the General Lan Chuan.
The miniature landmass grew larger and larger in Zhao Xing's eyes, and soon it became a vast expanse of land.
"The Divine Domain Trial begins!"
With a command from General Lan Chuan, the 183 people displayed their unique abilities and began this trial.
Three World Star Year later, Zhao Xing ranked first with a distance of 8,540 miles across the land!
The first place in the Divine Domain Trial belongs to the Lord of Brow Mountain.
After he came out, Zhao Xing heard a deafening roar of congratulations.
Congratulations, Zhao Shennong!
Congratulations, Zhao Shennong!
Congratulations, Zhao Shennong!
Zhao Xing thought he was in a safe position and that no one would challenge him in the final round.
Unexpectedly, all 182 people in the end launched a challenge against themselves.
"Mountain Lord, I am Youyang, the Peak Master of Taihao Peak. Please enlighten me!" Venerable Taihao was the first to jump onto the stage.
After he finished speaking, he didn't attack Zhao Xing, but just continued his performance.
He unleashed all his signature moves, creating a spectacular and earth-shattering spectacle.
But he couldn't even touch Zhao Xing in half a move.
After hitting them, he went downstairs.
Before Zhao Xing could even react, the second challenger stepped up.
"Mountain Lord, I am Zhuang Hua, the Peak Master of Pingyou Peak. Please enlighten me!"
Zhuang Hua's actions were exactly the same as those of Venerable Taihao.
Zhao Xing finally understood that these two were treating the third stage of the challenge as an exhibition match, just wanting to show off what they had learned over the years.
Because Zhao Xing stole too much of the limelight in the First Tier, the investment-raising efforts, which should have been completed in the discussion phase, were not very effective, so they had to be moved to this First Tier.
Zhao Xing was both amused and exasperated, and had no choice but to cooperate with the various peak masters.
"Mountain Lord, I am Mo Yufeng, the Feather Peak Master. This is the Ten Earth Divine Shuttle, a magical artifact crafted by the Feather Peak Earth Treasury Department."
Zhao Xing smiled and gestured for Mo Yufeng to show it.
This fellow piloted an earthen-yellow flying boat, weaving through the Divine Realm Arena, traversing eighty-one wondrous realms before finally stopping.
Zhao Xing said, "As the ancients said, the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths were the most dangerous places Five Emperors Era. The Ten Earth Divine Shuttle that Feather Peak forged is indeed worthy of its reputation." Mo Yufeng's old face beamed with joy. "Thank you for your comments, Mountain Lord."
As soon as Mo Yufeng went down to the harbor, another person jumped up immediately.
His anxious expression seemed to say, "It's my turn, it's my turn!"
"Mountain Lord, please look. This is Cross-Domain Ring Continent created by my Chen Guang. It has the ability to Star Shifting and traverse Desolate Territory."
"If I enter from here, I can retrieve a star from the Tianze Star Domain in less than eighty-one days."
Zhao Xing smiled and said, "In that case, may I accompany Peak Master Gui on this journey?"
Venerable Gui was overjoyed. "I couldn't have asked for more!"
With 182 people taking turns, the third stage of the Mountain Master Challenge was transformed into an exhibition.
Some genuinely wanted to learn a few tricks from Zhao Xing, but whether it was the Earth Passage Art, the Earth Treasury Art, the Earth Palace Art, the Mystic Earth Art, or the Earth Splitting Art, Zhao Xing could always just outmatch his challengers.
"His Theory of Law are astounding, he excels in trials, and now he is almost omnipotent in actual combat."
"Junior Brother's position as the Lord of Brow Mountain is absolutely secure," Wei Zizhan said with satisfaction as he stood in front of the palace gate.
When the final stage ended, 182 peak masters surrounded Zhao Xing as he arrived.
Wei Zizhan also cupped his hands in greeting to Zhao Xing: "Greetings, Mountain Lord."
The selection process within the Twelve Mountains concluded in the ninety-first World Star Year of the 3rd Era of the Desolate Territory.
For the next seven years, there were large and small ceremonies, exhibitions, banquets, main receptions for invited guests, and tours of Ancient Hill of Antiquity.
"The new mountain lords of the Twelve Mountains have been chosen, Venerable Kuang Chuan has undoubtedly become the new mountain lord of Dream River Mountain." During his rest, Zhao Xing also watched Kuang Chuan's ascent to the summit.
Kuang Chuan's Nether Ancient Mountain Earth Vein Theory is also quite remarkable.
Of all the Twelve Mountains, only his and Zhao Xing's new theories have been included in the Myriad Dao Tree by Feng Chen, the Grand Elder of the Academy City.
Most of the rest were only at the level of the Nine Classics Pavilion, and there were even three who didn't even have that achievement.
I don't know if it's to hide my shortcomings, or if I'm genuinely bad at Theory of Law.
"The Mountain Head Competition is much stricter than the internal selection process. Looking back at previous Mountain Head Competition, it's inevitable that a few people will die," Zhao Xing thought to himself.
If someone dies, the person who is second in the internal selection process will take over.
"Kuang Chuan," Zhao Xing murmured to himself. The biggest threat to his competition for the mountain leader was now Venerable Kuang Chuan.
"The primary objective of the Immeasurable True God is to seize the mountain peak, and the secondary objective is to kill Kuang Chuan."
If they really couldn't kill him, they could only plan for the next step. Zhao Xing believed that as long as he could become the leader of the mountain, the mission would be half completed, and he wouldn't be punished by the Immeasurable True God.
"Kuang Chuan brought back the Earth Vein of Nether Ancient Mountain, proving and discovering the existence of Nether Ancient Mountain. In my opinion, this is the most valuable achievement of the Third Era of the Desolate Territory."
"If I want to achieve absolute victory, relying solely on the Three Epochs Boundary Theory will not give me an advantage," Zhao Xing pondered.
If the Theory of the Four Era Divisions could be successfully published, it would be more than enough. The problem is that it can't; it can't even be explained to one more person.
Zhao Xing thought for a moment, then returned to his study, sat down, spread out paper, picked up a pen, and prepared to write down his new theory, which he had already drafted in his mind.
However, just as Zhao Xing picked up his pen, someone suddenly arrived at the door.
Zhao Xing sensed it briefly and realized that Ji Si had arrived.
"Whoosh~"
Zhao Xing put away the blank Dao Book and invited Ji Si to come in and sit down.
"Congratulations, Grand Minister of Agriculture. You have obtained one-twelfth of the authority over the Ancient Hill of Antiquity."
After Ji Si entered, she first congratulated Zhao Xing on his successful ascension to the position of Lord of Brow Mountain.
"It's only one-twelfth, what's there to congratulate? I'll celebrate when I become the leader of the mountain," Zhao Xing said with a smile.
"Ji Si, you didn't come just to congratulate me, did you?"
Ji Si nodded, took out the Eight Directions Divine Mirror, and pulled Zhao Xing into it for a private conversation.
"Grand Minister of Agriculture, I'm afraid you can't handle everything. There are three important matters that I need you to know immediately, so you can discern the advantages and disadvantages."
"Go ahead and say it."
"The first thing is the Chaos Sea Upheaval." Ji Si waved her hand, revealing the Chaotic Sea region in the southern part of the Xuanling Star Domain.
"Some unusual activity has occurred in the frozen, Chaotic Sea. The three previously extinguished Yang Star regions have been downgraded and unsealed."
"Oh?" Zhao Xing was a little surprised. How long had it been? The freezing level had already decreased? "When did this happen?"
"It was quite a coincidence that it happened on the very day that the Grand Minister of Agriculture was lecturing on the 'Three Epochs Boundary Theory'."
"Is there nothing else besides thawing from frozen conditions?"
"No, some people have already investigated, but haven't found anything further unusual."
"And the second one?" Zhao Xing asked.
"The Moon God Palace Master is about to activate the Mysterious Spirit History to solidify the history of the Second Era of the Desolate Territory," Ji Si said. "The solidification will be completed in the 100th World Star Year of the Third Era of the Desolate Territory."
"That means there are only nine years left."
"Yes. The Origin Heavenly Palace and the Reincarnation Temple have a limited number of resurrection slots available, which can be used to resurrect friends and family who died in the Desolate Territory Era 2."
"The Moon God Palace Master used the Mysterious Spirit History to solidify the history of the Desolate Territory Era 2; this is standard procedure."
"This operation is performed almost every epoch."
Zhao Xing nodded. How could the Wilderness Era Faction ensure that its Space-Time Territory was not invaded, and how could it guarantee the safety of its demonic forces?
This is achieved through the "Predetermined history" function of the Mysterious Spirit History.
Once this operation is completed, the historical timeline will no longer change, forming a timeline defense barrier.
The history that has already occurred in the Desolate Territory Era 2 will not be changed.
The Predetermined nature of history is recorded through the Eight Books and Ten Tables of the Mysterious Spirit History, which record various "historical events" of all sizes.
To give a simple example: Zhao Xing participated in the Primordial Convention in the Desolate Territory Era 2, became a disciple of the Primordial Beginning Realm, the Empire expanded the Si Yue Desolate Territory, the Moonluo Star System appeared, and many Dharma Assemblies were held—once these events were written down, they would no longer change.
Even if someone traveled through time to the Second Era of the Desolate Territory to kill Zhao Xing, it would be impossible.
Unless someone obtained the complete Mysterious Spirit History of the Third Era of the Desolate Territory and made deletions and alterations.
However, this is even more difficult than killing Red Star Great Emperor single-handedly.
Because the complete Mysterious Spirit History is not only in the hands of the Human Race God King, but also in the hands of the Demon Race God King.
Back then, Bowei only collected half of the items and never unlocked this feature.
If someone could collect all the Mysterious Spirit History, it would essentially mean the complete annihilation of the Wilderness Era Faction.
"Before history Predetermined, it was possible to resurrect people with very little cost. After that, it became very difficult, and such things have almost never happened," Ji Si said.
Theoretically speaking, it can still be resurrected and kill people after being solidified, but it also depends on whether the various powers that own the Mysterious Spirit History agree to it.
To gather all the necessary resources, not only would the super powers of the Human Race need to agree, but the Demon Race would also need to agree, making it virtually impossible.
"Ji Si, how do you know all this so clearly?" Zhao Xing asked.
"Grand Minister of Agriculture, the Ten Tables and Eight Books of the Mysterious Spirit History document the entire Xuanling Star Domain. This is a massive undertaking," Ji Si said. "I have been chosen to become a historian, responsible for a certain ancient kingdom."
Zhao Xing suddenly realized that everyone has their own expertise. Even if Divine Realm is not a historian, they might not be as useful as an Emperor Lord Level historian in this matter.
Ji Si Demigod who cultivates both destiny and history, so it's quite normal for him to be assigned this kind of task.
"Since it's about revising history, some adjustments can be made," Ji Si said with a smile. "If the Grand Minister of Agriculture wants to resurrect someone or make up for certain regrets, it can be done before the 100th World Star Year, and the Contribution Points required is very small."
Zhao Xing thought about it carefully, "If possible, let's try to revive Purple Bone."
The Purple Bone Celestial Venerable, who ascended from the Profound Yellow World, was ultimately destroyed in the disaster of the Yuanhai Ancient Kingdom.
Zhao Xing thought for a moment and figured that Purple Bone, a character with such low cultivation level, shouldn't be affected, so he might as well revive Purple Bone.
"Okay, I'll make the arrangements." Ji Si nodded.
Zhao Xing suddenly had a thought, "Ji Si, if I wanted to resurrect Wei Tianchen and the Bamboo Sword Venerable, could I pull them back to the Third Era?"
"This—" Ji Si hesitated, "The price might be a bit too high."
Zhao Xing didn't really intend to do it; it was just a spur-of-the-moment decision.
Reviving Wei Tianchen might help with the "Heaven Mending Method," but it's uncertain whether he can be revived.
The fate of the Bamboo Sword Venerable is unknown, and it's uncertain whether he can be brought back. However, since Ji Si said so, he gave up on the idea.
"And the third important thing?"
"The Reincarnation Temple intends to release Bowei," Ji Si said.
"What?!" Zhao Xing's brow twitched. "Release Bowei? What are the higher-ups thinking?"
"I don't know, it's just a rumor." Ji Si shook her head. "Maybe they're still negotiating, or maybe it's just a rumor, but if Bowei is to come out, he'll definitely have to change his appearance, and he'll be subject to great restrictions."
Zhao Xing thought for a moment. He figured that once Bowei was released, he would probably come looking for him; the guy was very interested in the Land of Fengshan. He prayed that Bowei wouldn't be released.
After finishing her three matters, Ji Si intended to leave so that Zhao Xing could focus on preparing for the Mountain Head Competition.
However, Zhao Xing kept him a little longer, mainly because he wanted to have a chat with the Hemp Robe Divine Physiognomy.
However, after discussing the legends of Ten Directions Mountain with Ji Si for a long time, the Hemp Robe Divine Physiognomy never appeared, so they had to give up.
After leaving the Divine Mirror, Zhao Xing continued what he had been doing before.
He opened the blank Dao Book and wrote five large characters on the cover:
The Ten Directions Mountain Great Theory
"Among the Unknowable Mountain, the Ten Directions Mountain is definitely more important than the Nether Ancient Mountain, whose role is unknown."
"If my Theory of Law can guide people to climb the Ten Directions Mountain, even if the success rate is only slightly higher than the existing methods, it will be enough to crush Kuang Chuan."
Zhao Xing pondered for a moment, then put pen to paper and wrote the characters.
When the five characters "Ten Directions Mountain Great Theory" were printed on the book cover, the extremely high-quality Dao Book trembled violently and emitted a white light. After a long time, the divine light subsided.