Black Stone and Black Soil

Cultivation is different for everyone; the fortuitous opportunity that suited Wei Qing was not suitable for the new emperor, and the opportunity that suited Zhang Xuezhou was not suitable for others.

Zhang Xuezhou kept replaying the art of favor taught by 'Bai', and pondering the path of favor that spanned East and West, feeling that this trace was more like a characteristic of 'Bai's' domain.

Within the realm of 'white', 'white' can control Zhang Xuezhou's life.

It's no wonder that 'Bai' used life-and-death techniques to restrain Li Shaojun, but didn't use any special Technique Method to counter Zhang Xuezhou.

Only after belatedly reflecting did Zhang Xuezhou realize that he was also a link in 'Bai's' control.

As long as he wants to take advantage of the Favoritism Technique, he will be under the gaze and control of 'White'.

"How should I imitate others, and how can I establish my own unique domain?"

The power of favor is Bai's ability, the ability of speed and slowness is Donghua's ability, and the protective power derived from the art of avoidance originates from Western Kunlun, automatically avoiding the erosion of the five elements.

Learning from others' work is never as good as learning from them, Zhang Xuezhou doesn't want to develop his abilities in the same way as Bai and Donghua.

However, when it comes to what kind of powerful field he dreams of, it needs to be aligned with his own abilities, and Zhang Xuezhou couldn't think of what his field would be like for the time being.

"Dongfang Shuo, what are you thinking about? Have you come to some conclusion?"

Zhang Xuezhou pondered for a while. The new emperor, who was sitting on the ground explaining his insights, couldn't help but watch with curiosity, wanting to hear what Zhang Xuezhou had learned.

"I..."

From leveraging human resources to utilizing geographical advantages, Zhang Xuezhou has had various contacts these past few days.

Although Zhang Xuezhou was full of theory, his swordsmanship was poor, and he had never adapted to the medium for performing the sword-drawing technique.

There are still many obstacles ahead for Zhang Xuezhou. He dares not boast that his ideas are completely correct, but he has no major problems in identifying and addressing the shortcomings of the new emperor and others.

He began to speak eloquently, clearly intending to continuously promote the Sword Drawing Technique.

Just like the Yang Soul Incarnation Technique in the Legend of Zhu Jiuyin, the more people who understand it, the more likely they are to benefit from it.

Perhaps at some point, they will find the path to the realm, thus giving themselves unique abilities among cultivators.

"Cultivators with this ability and those without are on two different levels!"

The new emperor whispered.

Having fought fiercely against the Empress Dowager and battled against Daojun and Zhu Jiuyin, the new emperor's swordsmanship, while not necessarily Sole Self Realm swordsmanship, certainly gave him ample reason to be proud.

The new emperor's strength was forged from a combination of top-tier, first-class swordsmanship and Realm Technique. This was the pinnacle of cultivation for a cultivator, and as long as one could cultivate to the right level, a cultivator trained in this way would undoubtedly be powerful.

But his strength couldn't withstand Wei Qing's powerful sword strike.

Some legendary high-level cultivators possess this kind of area-of-effect ability, and can even exert it anytime, anywhere, which inevitably makes him feel a desire to challenge them.

Most importantly, the new emperor finally understood the differences among the top-tier cultivators.

This difference is not based on the Technique Method used, but rather on the scope and influence of the field.

If Zhang Xuezhou were to provide the explanation in the past, the new emperor would indeed find it difficult to understand.

But having acquired the Sword Drawing Technique and experienced the fatal blow from the Dao Lord's wave of his hand, the new emperor fully understood the difference this ability brought.

"Whether we draw it out or acquire it ourselves, we must get it done. Once we get it done, we will be true great cultivators in the world, and no one will be able to stand on our heads and piss on us!" Wei Shao'er said excitedly.

"Well said!"

The new emperor clapped his hands suddenly.

Wei Shao'er's words are crude, but easy to understand.

Cultivators who possess domains are very rare. Once someone has similar abilities, no one can possibly point fingers at them anymore.

Acquiring this ability is not a pipe dream. Wei Qing has successfully guided them once again, and they may gradually learn it and even have the potential to use it at any time.

The new emperor's eyes gleamed with a sharp light, and he felt that the more he discussed the truth, the clearer it became. He was only one thin layer of paper away from mastering the sword technique.

"Dongfang Shuo, you said that everyone has their own suitable terrain for attraction. I've only grown up in the palace. Does the palace have any major attraction or suppression?"

"You'll only know once you try it!"

"You've really made me want to go back to the palace!"

"Would you like to ride the Imperial Shuttle?"

"I won't sit!"

Wei Qing's memory of the mountain collapse originated from the secret place, and the Sword Drawing Technique also originated from this secret place.

The new emperor felt that all his knowledge originated from the palace, which was also the place where he could best guide his sword-drawing technique.

This made him eager to start the test immediately.

"Where do I draw my sword?" Wei Shao'er asked in a low voice.

"You've been in Chang'an City for over ten years, and you still don't have a place to call home. You've been staying here and there, never having a fixed place. How would I know where you're drawing your sword?" Zhang Xuezhou replied.

"That's not my fault. Who told Marquis Qu to kick us out of the house?" Wei Shao'er said dejectedly. "Master Chen wanted to buy a mansion to settle down, but no official dared to offend Marquis Qu and sell his property in the Imperial City District!"

"I'll teach Marquis Qu a lesson later!"

The new emperor waved his hand.

If Wei Shao'er hadn't said these things, it would have been fine, but now that he has, he'll at least have to ask about them.

Moreover, the new emperor felt that Marquis Qu Ni, Chen He, was all talk and no action, and that the difference between him and Marquis Qu Ni, Chen Ping, during the reign of Emperor Gaozu was like heaven and earth. It took him decades to barely break through to the Divine Ability Realm.

If cultivators at the Divine Ability Realm are considered valuable talents for the country, then Marquis Qu Ni is unwilling to lower himself to take on the corresponding official position, and the other generals don't dare to order a marquis around.

Chen He ultimately found himself stuck in the middle, enjoying the privileges of a marquis but accomplishing nothing.

To be honest, the new emperor had some objections to this, but he could only tolerate it out of consideration for the merits of the other party's ancestors.

He tested his sword in a secret place in Shanglin Garden and discussed related matters.

As the sky darkened and a hazy, magnetic glow appeared in the secret realm, the new emperor urged everyone to leave quickly to avoid being locked inside for some time.

"I wish I could cultivate here for a long time," Wei Shao'er said, glancing at the new emperor with longing.

"You should follow Dongfang Shuo and ask him for a few pills; that's better than any secret location!"

The new emperor chuckled, refusing Wei Shao'er's request to come here so casually. He stomped his foot, his body leaping off the ground like a startled swan, while Zhang Xuezhou swayed and followed on the wind.

Wei Shao'er and Wei Qing could only run as fast as they could, no longer having time to speak.

Compared to the thorns and overgrown grass of the past, there is now a path here, which has been cleared and tidied up, so the group can move at a fairly good speed.

By continuously traversing the secret area, one will enter Shanglin Garden.

"Reporting to the Grand Commander, cultivators from Princess Guantao's residence have discovered a large quantity of black stones and black soil in the Shanglin Garden!"

"Large quantities of black stones and black soil?"

Upon entering the palace area, Wuqiu Shouwang, the deputy commander whom Zhang Xuezhou had met several times before, seemed to have been waiting there for a long time before delivering an urgent report.

Zhang Xuezhou was overjoyed, feeling that the source of fire for refining pills had finally been found.

However, compared to Zhang Xuezhou, the new emperor's joy was beyond words. He even said he wanted to go and check on things immediately, and even slowed down his plan to rush back to Chang'an City at night.

This surprise involved more than just Zhang Xuezhou finding the source of the alchemical fire; it also revealed the significant role that coal played for the new emperor.

A thought flashed through Zhang Xuezhou's mind, and he quickly came up with an industry that required even higher temperatures and flames.