Chapter 93: Gambling Dog Combat Method? Divine Might Army arrives, Zhao Xing's shock!

The Ten Thousand Laws Cloud Chart is the top-grade among Dao-transmission paintings because it contains a complete range of Cloud Method mysteries, and it has one characteristic: it can present corresponding insights based on the viewer's wishes.

For example, Zhao Xing's previous Earth Palace Phantom painting also had a top-grade painting called 'Ten Thousand Laws Earth Palace.' Whatever effect of the Earth Palace Method Zhao Xing wanted to comprehend, he would likely obtain that type.

That is why Lu Qian wrote, "Wishing you all your wishes come true."

The Ten Thousand Laws Cloud Chart can truly make the observer's wishes come true.

Before comprehending, Zhao Xing also made a selection in his heart:

"Cloud Methods, those that have a name among the mid-grade, include the Flowing Cloud Method. When the clouds are surging, the momentum is like a great river, and the speed is fast."

"Soldier Cloud Method, the strongest in attack power; clouds can transform into various divine weapons, having the highest lethality when fighting."

"Blood Cloud Method, the most bizarre, can backfire on the caster through cloud Qi. Once entangled by blood clouds, one cannot break free in a short time, and both blood Qi and cloud Qi will be excessively consumed. Winning the cloud fight causes the greatest damage to the enemy themselves."

"Thunder Cloud Method, can enhance the power of thunder methods."

"And the relatively unpopular Frozen Cloud Method..."

"However, the Dao of Cloud Methods is dominated by dominance. I think the most dominant one is the Cloud-Swallowing Method! This is also a spell skill I was more familiar with in my previous life."

"It can cut and swallow the enemy's cloud Qi, turning it into one's own, and can even briefly obtain the effects of other cloud methods."

"It focuses on dominance, and in large-scale melee battles, it gets stronger the more one fights."

"My introductory cloud method actually already has the implication of the Cloud-Swallowing Method, but it is not perfect enough, only the effect caused by my operational techniques and experience."

After some recollection, Zhao Xing confirmed his inner thoughts, and only then did he open his eyes to look at the painting.

The Dao-comprehension scene presented in the painting is a sea of clouds.

There are various shapes of clouds in the sea of clouds, some resembling mountain peaks, which are relatively ordinary cloud methods.

Zhao Xing flew past them quickly.

Some are shaped like weapons; this is the Soldier Cloud Method, which Zhao Xing also skipped.

Some clouds are colorful. With a thought from Zhao Xing, these clouds also drifted past him.

He always maintained one thought: he wanted the Cloud-Swallowing Method!

"Why haven't I found it after so long? Isn't it said that this Ten Thousand Laws Cloud Chart makes wishes come true?"

"Could it be a fake?"

Zhao Xing felt his thoughts were firm enough; logically, he should have easily found this Cloud-Swallowing Method.

But many types of clouds drifted past his eyes, and he hadn't found the one he wanted.

"Cloud-Swallowing Method, I want the Cloud-Swallowing Method!"

Zhao Xing shouted in his heart.

Suddenly—

The clouds before his eyes emptied; all the clouds drifted away, presenting a blue sky.

"Is it over? Is it really a fake? Impossible... hm?"

Just as Zhao Xing was puzzled, he suddenly looked in one direction.

He saw all the clouds he had seen before drifting toward this direction.

On the horizon in the distance, a pitch-black cloud vortex appeared, and the vortex absorbed all the clouds.

Every time it absorbed a cloud, it would flash once, and then grow a bit stronger.

Under this terrifying swallowing speed, the black cloud layer rapidly expanded, filling Zhao Xing's entire field of vision in the blink of an eye.

"Hum~"

Zhao Xing was also absorbed into the black cloud vortex.

In the center of the cloud vortex.

Dots of black light merged into Zhao Xing's body.

Zhao Xing's body flashed on and off, coated in black light, appearing extremely evil and charming.

It flashed seven times in total before the black color slowly calmed down.

The next moment.

Zhao Xing in the real world opened his eyes.

Four meters above his head, a pitch-black cloud appeared, and at the same time, there was a huge vortex in the center of the cloud layer.

"Cloud-Swallowing Method! This is the Cloud-Swallowing Method!"

Zhao Xing looked up, feeling somewhat happy.

"Whoosh~"

The Dao-transmission painting spontaneously ignited and quickly turned to ashes.

Unlike other Dao-transmission paintings, the top-grade Ten Thousand Laws series has only one chance for comprehension.

But the effect of the Ten Thousand Laws Cloud Chart is even more fierce!

During the comprehension, Zhao Xing's body flashed with black light seven times, proving that he had comprehended this spell to the seventh turn level during the comprehension!

Reaching the seventh turn in one breath shows how fierce its effect is.

"Under the effect of a top-grade Dao-transmission painting, unless one's talent is too poor, one would only reach the first or second turn level after comprehending a spell."

"With normal talent, comprehending the desired cloud method, this one chance can reach the third to sixth turn."

"The seventh turn is the limit of fourth-tier cloud chart Dao-transmission."

Although it cannot compare to the 'Ten Thousand Laws Spiritual Elegance' in the major spiritual mountains, the effect is already quite good.

After all, how rare is Ten Thousand Laws Spiritual Elegance? It basically only appears during major mountain-sealing or major mountain-opening events.

Dao-transmission paintings can be mass-produced; by comparison, the ways to obtain them are much more stable.

"With the Cloud-Swallowing Method, the four mid-grade Heavenly Time methods are barely complete." Zhao Xing felt relaxed.

After the four Heavenly Time methods are complete, the spells can be combined for greater power.

Of course, the [Yin Wind] Zhao Xing learned cannot be considered a normal mid-grade wind method, and combining it with the Cloud-Swallowing Method doesn't provide much enhancement.

But other spells, such as casting the Cloud-Swallowing Method first and then casting Thunder-Drawing, are much stronger than before, and the same goes for the Rain Method.

The four Heavenly Time methods are called so because they are connected to each other and can enhance each other.

By the same token, the four Earthly Benefit methods—Profound Earth, Earth Treasury, Earth-Splitting, and Earth Palace—are also related.

"The last scroll."

"Fourth-tier mid-grade Dao-transmission painting [Earth-Splitting]."

After resting for a while, Zhao Xing opened the last box and pulled out the scroll.

"Boom~"

Zhao Xing felt the ground beneath his feet shake, and a large mountain in front was also shaking violently.

"Crack, crack, crack, crack~"

Cracks appeared on the ground, bottomless cracks spewing terrifying Earth Vein power.

"Sizzle, sizzle~"

Zhao Xing was about to jump over the crack when suddenly a pillar of fire-red light erupted from the front.

Scorching magma with high temperature drifted to the side, melting the hard boulders nearby.

Zhao Xing hurriedly retreated, but a crack also appeared behind him.

Violent Earth Vein power appeared again, but this time it was the Yin Wind he was familiar with!

Whoo-hoo~

His soul felt as if it were about to be blown away; Zhao Xing felt himself swaying.

Just as he was gritting his teeth to persist, suddenly—

"Boom!"

A loud noise came, and the mountain peak in front split into two, with huge stones rolling down from high up.

Zhao Xing wanted to dodge, but found that unknown vines had appeared beneath his feet at some point, wrapping around him like crawling insects.

He struggled to break free.

"Gurgle, gurgle~"

A fountain appeared beneath his feet again, launching Zhao Xing into the air.

When he landed freely,

"Clang!"

His chest was pierced by a sharp object.

It was a huge stone sword that had appeared from underground.

His whole body was completely pierced.

Pain, tearing, but strangely, Zhao Xing's mind became increasingly clear.

Like the previous Yin Wind and magma, he could still observe the mysteries of these terrifying scenes.

Just like that, Zhao Xing was pierced by the stone sword, hanging in the air, watching the terrifying scenes on the ground.

"Hum~"

Half an hour later, Zhao Xing opened his eyes.

[You observed the fourth-tier mid-grade Dao-transmission painting 'Earth-Splitting' and comprehended the mid-grade spell 'Five Elements Earth-Splitting'. Remaining comprehension attempts: 3]

[Five Elements Earth-Splitting: Mid-grade spell]

[Progress: Third Turn (3546/9999)]

[Effect: Earth Vein surging, rioting in the world, using random Five Elements Earth Vein power to attack.]

"Five Elements Earth-Splitting Method? Actually comprehended this spell from the Earth-Splitting Method." Zhao Xing had a strange expression. "There are many types of Earth-Splitting Methods in this Earth-Splitting Picture, but why did I comprehend this one?"

The reason Zhao Xing had a strange expression was entirely because of the nickname of this spell.

The Five Elements Earth-Splitting Method is also known as the 'Gambling Dog Combat Method'!

The actual combat effect of this spell depends entirely on luck.

It will randomly produce one or more effects from the Five Elements.

When strong, it is terrifyingly strong. All Five Elements appear, one spell equals five spells!

When weak, casting the Five Elements Earth-Splitting Method only produces a small sapling, which can only serve to liven up the atmosphere during a fight.

"The Earth Veins in every place are different. For example, the Earth Veins in Nanyang Commandery are very stable, while this spell can only exert its maximum power in places where Earth Veins are violent."

"Gambling Dog Combat Method, all depends on luck. This point is still okay; the probability of me rolling the effect of all Five Elements should not be low." Thinking of this, Zhao Xing felt slightly comforted.

After all, he now has the luck of the third turn of expansion. The probability of triggering a great success for this kind of 'luck-type' spell should be relatively high.

Most other spells have strong stability.

Only when just starting, when the realm is low, will luck be triggered.

Of course, the probability has both success and failure.

The volatility of spell power is actually a manifestation of unstable spell control during the novice stage.

Once entered, as the Qi-Gathering level and realm rise, it becomes more stable, and the probability of triggering will be very low.

During combat, occasionally the state is at its peak, which will increase the spell power slightly. As for breaking through during combat? That probability is extremely, extremely low.

"I'll see if there's a chance to use it later. If there's really a chance to gamble on luck, or if I encounter an extreme Earthly Benefit environment, I can use this move."

The first three paintings exceeded expectations, and the last one was barely satisfactory.

October 4th, Zhao Xing was a guest at the Zong manor.

October 5th, Zhao Xing was a guest at the Xue manor.

October 6th, Zhao Xing was a guest at the Chen manor.

During the five days at the Zong manor, two Dao-transmission paintings were finished being comprehended.

He wanted to go to the old Agricultural Official to comprehend another method, but unexpectedly, after staying for only one night, Xue Wenzhong had something to do and had to go to the commandery city to visit his grandson, Xue Bai.

So on October 6th, he came to be a guest at Chen Shijie's manor.

At dusk, a mysterious guest also arrived outside the Chen manor.

Chen Shijie was undergoing daily training in the front hall drill ground, while Zhao Xing was comprehending in the Pear Garden.

Suddenly, Chen Shijie noticed some abnormal fluctuations in the breeze and looked outward sharply.

Through the gate, he saw a blurry black shadow appear outside.

"What kind of petty thief dares to spy on this official?!"

"Chen Shijie, you have such great official authority!" The black shadow stopped shaking, stabilized its figure, and transmitted sound into his ears with an old voice.

Hearing this voice, Chen Shijie immediately showed joy: "Long Xiao? Why did you come so early?!"

"Boring, I even changed my voice, how could you still recognize me?" The black shadow's voice returned to normal.

"You and I are brothers; even if you turned to ash, I would recognize you." Chen Shijie smiled slightly. "But why did you come so early?"

"Don't you have to invite me in first?" Long Xiao said.

"Oh, almost forgot, please come in."

After Chen Shijie finished speaking, the figure outside the gate leaped over and appeared in the drill ground.

Long Xiao took off the black robe he was wearing, revealing his true face. He had sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes, with a large sword on his back. Standing on the drill ground, he looked like a drawn sharp sword.

"Good lad, your Divine Firmament Sword Technique has improved again." Chen Shijie looked him over and praised.

"You haven't been idle either. In the five years since leaving the Divine Might Army, your perception has become sharper." Long Xiao stared at Chen Shijie with burning eyes, "I had just arrived outside your manor gate, and you discovered me."

The two looked at each other and laughed heartily.

They both discovered that in the years they were apart, the other hadn't slacked off. Just by one look, they knew the other was still the like-minded good brother from before!

"Come, let's go inside and talk."

The two walked into the main hall side by side.

At this time, Zhao Xing, who had finished comprehending, also walked outside the hall. Although he didn't hear Long Xiao's voice, he heard Chen Shijie's voice.

"Lord Chen, did something happen?"

"Nothing, a guest has arrived. You came just in time, come in, I'll introduce you."

After entering, Zhao Xing saw Long Xiao beside Chen Shijie and his expression was somewhat surprised.

"Hm?" Long Xiao keenly grasped the change in Zhao Xing's expression, "You seem to know me?"

Of course I know you, Marquis Divine Firmament Long Xiao... I even worked under you, but what year were you made a Marquis? It wasn't the Jingxin period, it seems to be the Dazhi period?

"I don't know you, I just feel that your aura is astonishing, like a sharp sword. I was captured by your aura." Zhao Xing bowed his head and quickly adjusted.

Long Xiao nodded and turned to look at Chen Shijie: "Is this the lad you were talking about? Seems just average."

Chen Shijie said lightly: "He is still young and hasn't seen many sword Dao experts like you. If he enters the army and trains for a dozen years, maybe you'll have to rely on him for food."

"Oh? Relying on you, this Military Agricultural Official, for food is one thing, but you say I'll rely on him for food in the future?" Long Xiao looked at Zhao Xing carefully again. Just now he felt Zhao Xing was suppressed by his aura and was just average, but after hearing Chen Shijie's words, he looked again and found Zhao Xing's temperament was extraordinary.

"Zhao Xing, let me introduce you. This is Long Xiao, the Wing-Assisting Captain of the Divine Might Army, and also my good brother."

"Greetings, General." Zhao Xing bowed. Wing-Assisting Captain is a seventh-grade official position, meaning Long Xiao is at least a seventh-grade expert, only higher, not lower.

"No need for formalities, I haven't restored my official military position yet, I only have a scattered rank." Long Xiao waved his hand.

"Sit." Chen Shijie said.

Zhao Xing bowed and took his seat.

At this time, although he was calm on the surface, he was very surprised inside.

Because the current Wing-Assisting Captain Long Xiao and the Marquis Divine Firmament are vastly different.

The current Long Xiao's personality is still outgoing and cheerful, but the Marquis Divine Firmament is steady and introverted, even somewhat melancholy.

Zhao Xing hadn't heard of Chen Shijie in his previous life, but now it seems Chen Shijie is a member of the Divine Might Army.

Long Xiao became a Martial Marquis, but old Chen has no name. Did he die halfway?

"So Long Xiao also came from the Divine Might Army, then his current superior is the Marquis Divine Might?"

"The Marquis Divine Might is gone, and old Chen is gone too. This army group seems to have been wiped out in..." Zhao Xing recalled carefully, but couldn't remember for a moment. After all, when he was doing missions, the Divine Might Army no longer existed.

"You still haven't said how you managed to rush over from Xier Commandery so quickly? Such a long distance, even if you set off the day you received the letter, there's no reason to arrive so quickly even if you took the Dragon-Head Tower Ship in the army, right?" Chen Shijie's words suddenly awakened Zhao Xing. 'Six Barbarian-Pacifying Commanderies', 'Xier Commandery' made him recall some things.

However, he wasn't very sure at this moment, so he decided to listen more.

Long Xiao smiled: "I didn't take the Dragon-Head Tower Ship. I borrowed the path from the Departing Fire Dao Academy, first arrived at Dayuan Prefecture, and then arrived at Nanyang Commandery."

"How about it, brother, am I loyal enough? Borrowing the Fire-Walking Path, we'll have to run at least 80,000 miles after we go back to repay the Dao of that Departing Fire True Lord."

When Zhao Xing heard this, he subconsciously used Five Elements Observation to look at Long Xiao. He saw that on the surface of this person's body, there was a layer of extremely faint but high-quality Fire-Walking power wrapped around him.

If his level could be higher, he might even be able to see that this Fire-Walking power would form a divine image pattern.

The observation naturally didn't escape Long Xiao's sensing. He asked curiously: "Lad, did you understand?"

Zhao Xing bowed and said: "I understood. The Fire-Walking Path you mentioned is using the Departing Fire Divine Altar of the Departing Fire Dao Academy, using an extraordinary distance Fire-Escape spell array to arrive at the Departing Fire Branch in Dayuan Prefecture instantly from Xier Commandery, ten thousand miles away."

"Not bad." Long Xiao nodded slightly, "Then do you know why I have to walk 80,000 miles when I go back?"

Zhao Xing continued: "Since it is borrowed, it must be returned. The Departing Fire True Lord worshipped by the Departing Fire Dao Academy was a figure from the ancient period. He was afraid that his disciples wouldn't be able to guard the Departing Fire Divine Altar, so he cast a spell and made a great heavenly vow."

"Anyone who uses the Departing Fire Divine Altar, no matter how far they travel, must rely on their feet, without using magic power, relying purely on their physical body, to walk double the distance of the borrowed fire path afterward."

"The General must have borrowed it for a round trip, which is about 40,000 miles, so after completing the borrowing, you need to walk 80,000 miles to be considered as having repaid the Dao of the Departing Fire True Lord."

"Not bad, you have some knowledge." Long Xiao was somewhat surprised. A small Agricultural Official clerk knowing about the 72 Dao Academies of the Great Zhou is enough to show his knowledge and reading volume. In this regard, he at least meets the requirements of a Military Agricultural Official.

Knowing the world, knowing the affairs of the world, only then can one quickly adapt to any place one arrives at.

And a Military Agricultural Official quickly adapting to a strange environment means that the army they are in can also quickly adapt and stand firm.

"I told you not to underestimate him." Chen Shijie smiled slightly, "Young in age, doesn't mean weak in knowledge."

"Hahaha, indeed." Long Xiao laughed heartily, "But you lad are too cautious, why do you keep calling me General? I told you, I haven't restored my original position yet, be bolder, call me Brother Long."

Zhao Xing didn't know what to say; he was purely activating some habits when he saw Long Xiao.

Afterward, Long Xiao pointed at Chen Shijie again: "Call him, Chen the Second."

In Zhao Xing's somewhat stunned expression, Chen Shijie smiled coldly: "Trying to take advantage of me in a roundabout way, right? When we get back to the army, I'll definitely starve you a few times!"

"Hahahaha. I was wrong, I was wrong, I admit my mistake." Long Xiao hurriedly laughed and skipped this section: "Brother Chen, Brother Chen, you are the greatest, let's talk about business."

"Now that I, your younger brother, have arrived twenty days early, and I guarantee no one knows, can I help you wipe out the Profound Heaven Sect stronghold here?"

The setting of great success in luck appeared at the beginning, but it hasn't been mentioned since. I'm adding a patch here and standardizing it. ===== CHAPTER 94 =====