Chapter 426

"Old Man Hongshan, please wait outside; we have some private matters to discuss." The Five Poisons Emperor and Zuo Qiyu brought Zhao Xing through the barrier and into the Huailiu Courtyard, but they blocked Emperor Hongshan from entering.

Old Man Hongshan? Now it was Zhao Xing's turn to have his eye twitch. His teacher, the Five Poisons Emperor, was truly too socially uninhibited; he could have at least let the man go in and sit for a while.

Emperor Hongshan was not angry, however. He merely glanced at Zhao Xing and smiled, "No matter. I shall take the opportunity to stroll around Coral City. When this city was built, it was still just a rough draft; this is my first time visiting since its completion."

Zhao Xing cast an apologetic look before being pressed by the shoulders from both sides by Zuo Qiyu and the Five Poisons Emperor and ushered into the Huailiu Courtyard.

A shadow covered the willow tree, and in the next second, the three of them entered the Five Poisons Emperor's inner world.

Come to think of it, this was Zhao Xing's first time entering the Five Poisons Emperor's inner world. The feeling it gave one was that of the Dao flourishing in myriad ways.

On one of his boundary stars, there were more than a trillion plants, and many were hybrid derivatives. Sometimes, one could see multiple characteristics of the herbal, woody, bamboo, and thorn families on a single plant.

"Families," "orders," "systems," "phyla," and "species" were all stacked together in the Five Poisons Emperor's inner world, and each one was bursting with boundless vitality.

It had a sense of violent aesthetics.

Clearly, the Five Poisons Emperor's inner world was in the "Myriad Phenomena" stage, one of the four stages.

Gu Luohe's inner world was different; the Dao was clear and distinct. He usually only planted one tree on a boundary star within him, but that tree was often an existence that turned decay into magic. Zhao Xing did not know which stage Gu Luohe's inner world should be considered.

"Master, your inner world is truly magnificent and vast; the circulation of spiritual energy has the appearance of swallowing the universe..."

Flattery never fails; as soon as Zhao Xing entered, he began to shower him with praise as if it cost nothing.

"Hahaha, is that so? I think so too." The Five Poisons was instantly overjoyed.

--Bang!

Zuo Qiyu could not bear it any longer and directly pointed a finger, exploding a star and turning one of the Five Poisons Emperor's boundary stars into ashes.

"What are you doing?!" The Five Poisons Emperor glared.

Zuo Qiyu did not speak, merely shifting his finger to aim at the second boundary star.

"Fine, fine, fine, I'll talk about business."

The Five Poisons Emperor finally reacted.

Zuo Qiyu immediately withdrew his finger.

Zhao Xing, standing to the side, felt his scalp tingle; he truly did not understand the way these two communicated.

The Five Poisons Emperor turned to look at Zhao Xing: "Disciple, I have something to entrust to you."

"Please speak, Master."

"The Empire is currently undergoing major development in the northwest. Along the line of Jiachen Pass toward the Siyue Desolate Domain, we have built over 30, 00 exploration outposts, large and small."

"The Empire's military department, with all its legions combined, exceeds a million. It is the largest exploration operation since the beginning of the Desolate Domain Era." The Five Poisons Emperor began to recount the ins and outs.

"As for why this exploration was launched, I presume you are aware."

"The Xuanling Star Domain is becoming a desolate domain!"

Zhao Xing listened quietly; this was the background story of the "Star River Myriad Worlds" version.

The Five Poisons Emperor said: "Major forces have different understandings of the 'desolate domain' phenomenon. Some believe that it can be blocked and managed."

"Others believe that it cannot be blocked or reversed."

"According to the theory of our Self-Nature Sect, the cosmic territory where the Xuanling Star Domain is located has entered the 'Nirvana Stage'."

"The physicians' theory holds that there is a super pathogen in the Xuanling Star Domain, and the desolate domain phenomenon was born because of some pathogen; as long as it is eradicated, it can be restored."

"Scholars believe..." The Five Poisons Emperor was speaking enthusiastically, but his

eyes caught Zuo Qiyu's finger moving, so he immediately skipped the nonsense and went straight to the point.

"In short, all major forces now believe that to increase habitable territory, one must either manage it or explore unknown cosmic territories; otherwise, when the time comes, we will all be finished."

"Since the beginning of the Desolate Domain Era, the Empire has done quite well in both respects, with the Sinos of the Primordial Realm contributing significantly. Therefore, some say that if the Empire's governance achievements are counted, the Desolate Domain Theory does not hold."

"Old Man Hongshan, please wait outside; we have some private matters to discuss." The Five Poisons Emperor and Zuo Qiyu brought Zhao Xing through the barrier and into the Huailiu Courtyard, but they blocked Emperor Hongshan from entering.

Old Man Hongshan? Now it was Zhao Xing's turn to have his eye twitch. His teacher, the Five Poisons Emperor, was truly too socially uninhibited; he could have at least let the man go in and sit for a while.

Emperor Hongshan was not angry, however. He merely glanced at Zhao Xing and smiled, "No matter. I shall take the opportunity to stroll around Coral City. When this city was built, it was still just a rough draft; this is my first time visiting since its completion."

Zhao Xing cast an apologetic look before being pressed by the shoulders from both sides by Zuo Qiyu and the Five Poisons Emperor and ushered into the Huailiu Courtyard.

A shadow covered the willow tree, and in the next second, the three of them entered the Five Poisons Emperor's inner world.

Come to think of it, this was Zhao Xing's first time entering the Five Poisons Emperor's inner world. The feeling it gave one was that of the Dao flourishing in myriad ways.

On one of his boundary stars, there were more than a trillion plants, and many were hybrid derivatives. Sometimes, one could see multiple characteristics of the herbal, woody, bamboo, and thorn families on a single plant.

"Families," "orders," "systems," "phyla," and "species" were all stacked together in the Five Poisons Emperor's inner world, and each one was bursting with boundless vitality.

It had a sense of violent aesthetics.

Clearly, the Five Poisons Emperor's inner world was in the "Myriad Phenomena" stage, one of the four stages.

Gu Luohe's inner world was different; the Dao was clear and distinct. He usually only planted one tree on a boundary star within him, but that tree was often an existence that turned decay into magic. Zhao Xing did not know which stage Gu Luohe's inner world should be considered.

"Master, your inner world is truly magnificent and vast; the circulation of spiritual energy has the appearance of swallowing the universe..."

Flattery never fails; as soon as Zhao Xing entered, he began to shower him with praise as if it cost nothing.

"Hahaha, is that so? I think so too." The Five Poisons was instantly overjoyed.

--Bang!

Zuo Qiyu could not bear it any longer and directly pointed a finger, exploding a star and turning one of the Five Poisons Emperor's boundary stars into ashes.

"What are you doing?!" The Five Poisons Emperor glared.

Zuo Qiyu did not speak, merely shifting his finger to aim at the second boundary star.

"Fine, fine, fine, I'll talk about business."

The Five Poisons Emperor finally reacted.

Zuo Qiyu immediately withdrew his finger.

Zhao Xing, standing to the side, felt his scalp tingle; he truly did not understand the way these two communicated.

The Five Poisons Emperor turned to look at Zhao Xing: "Disciple, I have something to entrust to you."

"Please speak, Master."

"The Empire is currently undergoing major development in the northwest. Along the line of Jiachen Pass toward the Siyue Desolate Domain, we have built over 30, 00 exploration outposts, large and small."

"The Empire's military department, with all its legions combined, exceeds a million. It is the largest exploration operation since the beginning of the Desolate Domain Era." The Five Poisons Emperor began to recount the ins and outs.

"As for why this exploration was launched, I presume you are aware."

"The Xuanling Star Domain is becoming a desolate domain!"

Zhao Xing listened quietly; this was the background story of the "Star River Myriad Worlds" version.

The Five Poisons Emperor said: "Major forces have different understandings of the 'desolate domain' phenomenon. Some believe that it can be blocked and managed."

"Others believe that it cannot be blocked or reversed."

"According to the theory of our Self-Nature Sect, the cosmic territory where the Xuanling Star Domain is located has entered the 'Nirvana Stage'."

"The physicians' theory holds that there is a super pathogen in the Xuanling Star Domain, and the desolate domain phenomenon was born because of some pathogen; as long as it is eradicated, it can be restored."

"Scholars believe..." The Five Poisons Emperor was speaking enthusiastically, but his

eyes caught Zuo Qiyu's finger moving, so he immediately skipped the nonsense and went straight to the point.

"In short, all major forces now believe that to increase habitable territory, one must either manage it or explore unknown cosmic territories; otherwise, when the time comes, we will all be finished."

"Since the beginning of the Desolate Domain Era, the Empire has done quite well in both respects, with the Sinos of the Primordial Realm contributing significantly. Therefore, some say that if the Empire's governance achievements are counted, the Desolate Domain Theory does not hold." "Alas, our neighbors are too useless," the Five Poisons Emperor sighed. "The demon race is muddled, knowing only how to devour and not how to cultivate, wantonly destroying the environment of spiritual energy star domains. Among the human race, the efficiency of the major ancient kingdoms varies, and the spiritual energy territory is still shrinking overall."

"Before the beginning of the Desolate Domain Era, the Empire continuously sent officials to ascend Mount Shifang."

"Finally, in the 1st Desolate Domain Era, we obtained the good fortune of the first divination."

"We also learned that the Siyue Desolate Domain is an exploration direction full of hope."

"So at that time, the Empire began small-scale exploration."

Zhao Xing revealed a look of sudden realization.

No wonder the Empire suddenly launched a large-scale exploration of the Siyue Desolate Domain; it turned out they had obtained the precious "First Divination of Shifang" in the 1st Era!

Mount Shifang is one of the ten wonders of Xuanling, and it has a strong connection to the profession of Fate Master.

It only appears once every era.

Whenever a Fate Master divines on Mount Shifang, there is no need to pay any price, there will be no backlash, and it cannot be tracked.

Within a limited time, the first Fate Master to climb the mountain has a 100% success rate in divination.

However, the timing for the first divination is extremely harsh.

In the historical records of the Xuanling Star Domain, those who have obtained the first divination can be counted on one hand.

Because it is so rare, those who obtain the first divination do not disclose the content, so there are many different opinions on how many times the first divination has appeared.

Unexpectedly, the Empire had actually obtained the First Divination of Shifang?

"That's right, with the guidance of the First Divination of Shifang, the Empire would spare no cost and put in great effort to explore," Zhao Xing thought to himself.

The Five Poisons Emperor bowed toward the sky and said: "As the saying goes, if one obtains the First Divination of Shifang, even becoming a god is not difficult. That legendary physiognomist of the Empire obtained this divination but used it to divine the future of the Empire, which is equivalent to giving up the opportunity to become a god; it is truly worthy of respect."

Zuo Qiyu did not dislike the Five Poisons Emperor's nonsense this time and also bowed toward the sky, seemingly paying remote homage to that legendary physiognomist.

Zhao Xing followed suit and also paid his respects.

The Five Poisons Emperor did not continue to talk about Mount Shifang and the legendary physiognomist.

Clearly, this was still confidential to Zhao Xing; even as a Coral-level member, one could only know a little bit of the surface.

"The content of the first divination is incomparably precious."

"Originally, the Empire was going to do it alone."

"But now that the 2nd Desolate Domain Era is about to end, the situation has changed."

"The Empire has sent out too much manpower and material resources, and we have to invite other forces to join in," the Five Poisons Emperor explained. "Now, heavyweight figures from the Temple of Reincarnation, the Hill of Antiquity, the Primordial Heavenly Palace, the Desolate Domain Ancient Kingdom Alliance, and the Academy have arrived in the Primordial Realm to discuss specific cooperation matters."

Zhao Xing nodded slightly; exploring an unknown cosmic territory is no different from fighting a great war. In the early stages, it is basically pure investment with very little output.

One must explore, fight against the desolate domain phenomenon, guard against the invasion of the demon race, and be wary of geopolitical conflicts within the human race... In this way, the pressure on the Red Star Empire is very great.

After the incident with the Yuanhai Ancient Kingdom, the desolate domain phenomenon accelerated, which was equivalent to increasing the pressure on the Empire. Pulling people into a team to share the pressure was truly a helpless move.

"What benefits does the Empire intend to give up?" Zhao Xing asked a question; he wanted to learn some of the Empire's true situation from the mouth of a powerhouse like the Five Poisons Emperor.

The Five Poisons Emperor: "Undoubtedly, the Empire has the leading right to development."

"Some people want to see the content of the Empire's First Divination of Shifang. Since the

1st Desolate Domain Era, the Empire has encountered countless massive fate-probing attacks."

"Because of the Great Expansion Divine Weapon and that legendary Fate Master sitting in command, they have never succeeded."

In Zhao Xing's mind, it was as if he saw a scene: countless threads of fate surging from all over the Xuanling Star Domain, trying to attack the Empire to obtain news of the first divination. Yet the people living in the Empire were completely unaware and still lived and worked in peace.

"Truly great; no wonder even the names are hidden."

"In that case, the Empire's quick reaction to the Yuanhai Ancient Kingdom incident was also because it frequently encounters fate attacks, so it can quickly know the affairs of the world?" Zhao Xing speculated in his heart.

The Five Poisons Emperor said: "Since it is cooperation, one must give others some sweetness."

"All parties want to profit from the Empire, and the Empire also wants all parties to give us resources and do the work."

"The specific distribution of benefits is very complicated and has not yet been determined, so I won't say much more."

"In short, all major forces now believe that we should confirm some of the initial rights and responsibilities through a decisive battle not exceeding the Dao Domain realm in the Primordial Realm."

Zhao Xing understood, but he did not understand why the Five Poisons Emperor was telling him this today.

Although his growth speed was fast, it shouldn't be enough to send him into battle, right?

Could it be that he was specifically told this? What was Zuo Qiyu here for?

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The Five Poisons Emperor looked at Zhao Xing: "I said so much just to make you one of the participating members."

"Me?" Zhao Xing was stunned. Are you really letting me go up?

Master Zhao still had self-awareness; even counting the Grand Void Grass Man, his comprehensive combat power was only just enough to stand firmly at the threshold of the Life and Death Dao Domain realm.

Perhaps he could fight an ordinary Life and Death Dao Domain realm, but anything stronger would not work, such as the level of the Ocean Guardian "Lance," which he definitely could not beat.

And Lance was not even the strongest in the Life and Death Dao Domain realm.

Was the Five Poisons Emperor planning to let him mix in some qualifications?

After thinking about it, Zhao Xing confirmed: "Master, with my meager ability, it's fine if I fight in an ordinary arena."

Zhao Xing expressed his thoughts; if he really had to participate in some decisive arena, then don't send him.

The Five Poisons Emperor said: "Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for you; the opponent has already been chosen for you."

Zhao Xing suddenly breathed a sigh of relief: "In that case, I will follow Master's orders."

Zuo Qiyu added at this time: "You will fight Du Yun."

Zhao Xing: "???"

The breath he had just let out was pulled back in, and Master Zhao almost choked.

I'm fighting Du Yun.

"Senior Zuo, did I hear that right? Du Yun of the Primordial Heavenly Palace?"

"Not bad, it is him." The Five Poisons Emperor grabbed Zhao Xing's shoulder and exerted force. "Are you afraid?"

"No, it's just that I also know Du Yun, so naturally I'm not afraid..." Zhao Xing said with difficulty.

It's not a question of whether I'm afraid or not, okay?

How am I supposed to fight?

What level is Du Yun? In the entire Xuanling Star Domain, he is a top-tier genius!

As early as the Yuanhai Ancient Kingdom period, Du Yun was already a Prefecture Master, and a Prefecture Master with a very high status in the Purple God Prefecture.

In the exploration of the Phantom God Star System, he gained a lot of opportunities, and Du Yun gained no less.

How did he pay off his debts back then? Du Yun got the spoils of 10 Primordial Divine Weapons, and only after he shared one did he satisfy Han Chuchen's requirements.

Not to mention, Du Yun had accumulated for tens of thousands of years in the Great Divine Ability realm.

Back in the Time Hut, the several Emperors who came all knew Du Yun.

How am I supposed to fight?

"It's good that you're not afraid." The Five Poisons Emperor patted Zhao Xing's shoulder with a smile, "You are both in the Primordial realm; you must have the courage to challenge!"

"Your Senior Zuo is here to help you."

Zuo Qiyu didn't say a word and started taking things out.

Soon, at the location of the planet that the Five Poisons Emperor had exploded, precious materials ten times the volume appeared.

The mysterious light of the treasures soon blinded Zhao Xing.

"Damn, is that Grand Void Spirit Coral? Fifteen stalks cut?!"

"Seven-Colored Void Ancestor Mysterious Crystal? Rumored to be the life essence transformed when the Void Ancestor reincarnated for the third time. It's so big, how many pieces must there be?"

"Heavenly Demon Spirit Gourd, a spirit gourd planted with the corpse of a Heavenly Demon born in the Void Ancestor Star System?"

"Emperor-level Soul Tree? No, it's the heart of an Ultimate Soul Tree grown in the Void Ancestor Star System!"

"Annihilation Star Sand, Earth Core Blood Nucleus... hiss, and seven pieces of Void Ancestor Molting Bone..."

Looking at so many treasures, Zhao Xing was a little uncomposed for a moment.

It was also because he was an expert and knew the value of these things very well.

They were too precious; even if he sold the Lord of Beihe, he wouldn't be able to gather the treasures before him!

"Master, Senior Zuo, these... are they all for me?" Zhao Xing's voice was trembling.

"Yes, are you happy?" The Five Poisons Emperor chuckled.

"Hmph." Zuo Qiyu had a sour face.

Most of the things inside were paid for by him.

And only he had the authority to get them.

Zuo Qiyu felt that he must have lost his mind; how could he agree to such an outrageous request from the Five Poisons Emperor?

Master Zhao was overjoyed.

His eyes turned into the shape of treasures; one moment it was the Heavenly Demon Spirit Gourd, the next it was the Earth Core Blood Nucleus... his sense of happiness was bursting!

"Stop giggling!"

Zuo Qiyu couldn't stand it and slapped Zhao Xing and the Five Poisons to the vicinity of the material planet.

"Get to work for me immediately."

"Five Poisons, if Zhao Xing wastes even half a portion of the materials, you two can go reincarnate together!"

Five years, a full five years, Zhao Xing was in the inner world, being pressed by Zuo Qiyu to work.

The materials for the Grand Void Grass Man were too high-end; he had to go all out, investing his essence, energy, and spirit with high intensity.

However, this was the first time he had worked so happily.

Until five years later, when the uneven material planet turned into a Grand Void Grass Man, he felt like he was dreaming.

At this time, Zhao Xing's soul was in the head of the Grand Void Grass Man, in the heart of a piece of Ultimate Soul Tree.

The Five Poisons Emperor and Zuo Qiyu were standing in his ears.

"Is it done, disciple?" The Five Poisons Emperor knocked on Zhao Xing's ear wall, "You'd better make the Grand Void Grass Man move, otherwise this old guy is really going to kill someone!"

"Master, you can rest assured!" Zhao Xing replied with extreme confidence, "I'll make you satisfied!"

Zhao Xing opened his eyes abruptly, and the Grand Void Giant opened his eyes at the same time.

"Huang!"

A syllable came from the mouth of the Grand Void Giant.

The Great Dao has no sound!

Zuo Qiyu and the Five Poisons Emperor didn't hear the sound, but they felt as if they saw a scene: a giant being born in the chaos period, letting out a roar that opened the world.

"Hum~"

The green leaf that the Five Poisons Emperor had attached to the Huailiu Courtyard shattered instantly, and his projection had to land on the ground.

But the ground shattered immediately after.

Just the leaked aftermath directly penetrated the surface of the entire Coral City and struck the green leaves of the Primordial Divine Tree.

"Hmm?"

Emperor Hongshan was walking in Coral City when he suddenly felt something, looked down at the ground, and became thoughtful.

"It seems to have come from the Huailiu Courtyard, but it was fleeting."

"I don't know what happened."

Emperor Hongshan's heart moved, and he immediately flew toward the Huailiu Courtyard.

The leaked movement was very small, and the large pit on the ground was quickly repaired automatically.

Except for people like Emperor Hongshan who were sensitive to ground vein fluctuations, others did not notice.

In the Five Poisons Emperor's inner world.

"Okay, stop yelling."

The Five Poisons Emperor hurriedly manipulated the Great Dao of his inner world to seal the area around the Grand Void Grass Man, then looked at Zuo Qiyu: "Envoy Zuo, how is it, are you satisfied?"

The Five Poisons Emperor also didn't know the divinity of the Grand Void Grass Man; those who hadn't cultivated it couldn't know the mystery within.

How Zhao Xing's Grand Void Grass Man was, had to be asked of Zuo Qiyu.

Zuo Qiyu's eyes seemed to freeze for a moment before replying: "It's passable."

The Five Poisons Emperor grinned.

If Zuo Qiyu said it was passable, that was quite excellent!

If Zhao Xing had been even slightly worse, under the current circumstances, Zuo Qiyu would have been cursing!

"Envoy Zuo has a great vision," the Five Poisons Emperor smiled, "otherwise, why would they say you are the Primordial Envoy."

"Get lost!" Zuo Qiyu replied unhappily and disappeared directly

into the Five Poisons' inner world.

The Five Poisons took advantage and acted innocent; he was afraid that if he stayed a moment longer, he wouldn't be able to resist hitting someone.

When Zuo Qiyu left, he happened to run into Emperor Hongshan.

"Envoy, has something..."

Before the words were finished, Zuo Qiyu disappeared.

"Strange, what's wrong with Zuo Qiyu?"

Just a moment ago, Emperor Hongshan felt Zuo Qiyu's momentary emotional change.

There was relief, expectation, as well as sadness and melancholy.

"People from the Self-Nature Sect are truly complicated."

Emperor Hongshan shook his head.

He didn't think much more about it; experts usually don't let people grasp their true state of mind or emotional fluctuations.

Zuo Qiyu's complex emotions clearly meant he had something on his mind, and Emperor Hongshan felt it was better not to ask in detail.

When the Five Poisons Emperor and Zhao Xing came out.

A figure also emerged from the soil in the Huailiu Courtyard.

Seeing this, the Five Poisons Emperor was furious: "Old Man Hongshan, are you eavesdropping with your grandmother's Earth-Listening Technique?"

"I hate people like you who eavesdrop on corners the most, take this!"

Zhao Xing watched a black light drill out of the Five Poisons' sleeve and couldn't help but be speechless.

He truly couldn't grasp the Five Poisons Emperor's next move.

Emperor Hongshan had clearly just arrived!

"Dao brother, calm your anger, I was not eavesdropping." Emperor Hongshan was struck by the accompanying poisonous vine, but he turned into scattered sand, and his main body appeared in another direction.

Emperor Hongshan truly had a good temper and remained pleasant; even Zhao Xing couldn't bear to watch.

"Master, Emperor Hongshan's character is famously good; it's impossible for him to do something like eavesdropping."

The Five Poisons Emperor calmly transmitted his voice: "Of course I know, but if I don't appear difficult, Old Man Hongshan might not be willing to teach you sincerely. Just listen on the side and don't speak."

Zhao Xing was stunned, then stood where he was.

After two or three exchanges, it quickly stopped.

The Five Poisons Emperor said impatiently: "Emperor Hongshan, your Hill of Antiquity has rules; if you want to guide Zhao Xing, fine, I'll give you face."

"However, Zhao Xing is my disciple; if you want to pass on the Dharma and the Dao, do it properly."

"Don't do something half-baked that distracts my disciple; he doesn't necessarily have to learn it."

Emperor Hongshan bowed: "I will do my best."

"Not do your best, but must!" The Five Poisons Emperor looked like a villain: "I will give you at most fifty years."

"When the time is up, if he has only learned something half-baked, I will abolish his Earth-Benefit Sect cultivation method and then spread the word that you ruined my disciple."

"At that time, your reputation and that of the Hill of Antiquity will not sound good."

Emperor Hongshan smiled bitterly: "As you say, Dao brother, fifty years."

Seeing Emperor Hongshan agree, the Five Poisons Emperor returned a serious salute. Then, according to the rules, he took out an exchange jade talisman and threw it to Emperor Hongshan.

If Emperor Hongshan has disciples who want to learn the Dao of Self-Nature in the future, they can also use this order to find him, the Five Poisons Emperor.

The Huailiu Courtyard quickly quieted down, leaving only Emperor Hongshan and Zhao Xing.

The two looked at each other, and Zhao Xing bowed: "Junior Zhao Xing, greetings to Emperor Hongshan."

Emperor Hongshan was just kind-hearted, not stupid. Hearing Zhao Xing's way of greeting, he knew he didn't want to meet as "Emperor Tianning," at least not conveniently right now.

So Emperor Hongshan, who originally had thoughts of reminiscing, put away his thoughts and followed Zhao Xing's wishes, accepting Zhao Xing's bow.

Then Emperor Hongshan drew a mysterious mountain pattern under his feet and chanted: "With Hongshan above and the Extreme Land as witness, I, Qiu Chongyue, the 158th Mountain Master of Hongshan, follow the order of Antiquity to guide the Extreme Land practitioner."

"Zhao Xing, you will become my named disciple, and I will do my utmost to pass on the Dao and teach the Dharma for fifty years."

As Emperor Hongshan's words fell to the ground, the soil condensed into a magic power seal and flew toward Zhao Xing.

"With Hongshan above and the Extreme Land as witness; disciple Zhao Xing, greetings to the Mountain Master, I will wholeheartedly receive the Dao and learn the Dharma for fifty years."

Zhao Xing knelt and bowed, then straightened his upper body, and the seal landed on his brow, appearing as a mark of twin peaks.

With this, the guidance process of the Hill of Antiquity was completed.

Zhao Xing obtained a Hongshan mark, which contained the Dao rhyme of the cultivation method that Emperor Hongshan wanted to teach.

Emperor Hongshan stepped forward and helped Zhao Xing up.

Then he slapped the mark on Zhao Xing's forehead.

"Boom~"

Zhao Xing sank into the ground immediately.

In the process of sinking, a large amount of ground vein power wrapped around Zhao Xing, quickly forming an inverted mountain peak hidden deep underground.

Beneath the inverted mountain peak, a small palace appeared.

When Zhao Xing landed in it, he couldn't help but be surprised.

"This is the Demon God Earth Palace? Emperor Hongshan has such a unique skill?

How come I didn't know."

It was very unexpected; when checking Emperor Hongshan's information in his previous life, he didn't find that he had this secret method. Could it be that he didn't see all the information at that time? Or were there any changes in this life?

If it were an ordinary Earth Palace method, Zhao Xing wouldn't be too surprised.

The secret method of the Demon God Earth Palace could be used until the Reincarnation realm!

It is rumored to have been created to imprison and refine the twelve ancient demon gods!

It is one of the top Earth Palace methods of the Hill of Antiquity.

The Demon God Earth Palace can be considered the Earth Palace method with the heaviest killing and strongest attack.

What surprised Zhao Xing was that such a kind old man like Emperor Hongshan would have such a secret method?

"It is rumored that practicing the Demon God Earth Palace requires a lot of killing; it's really hard to associate it with him..." Zhao Xing thought in his heart.

"It's not a rumor." Emperor Hongshan's mellow voice entered Zhao Xing's mind, "The best way to practice it is indeed to find strong people to refine."

"A long time ago, I was also covered in blood; the corpses of the creatures I slaughtered could fill a star system."

"When it comes to killing, ten Five Poisons Emperors might not have killed as many as I have."

Zhao Xing: "..."

Emperor Hongshan actually had such a past? Sure enough, honest

people are even more terrifying when they go crazy!

"These are all old things; I won't reminisce today, so I won't say more."

"Practice well."

Emperor Hongshan's voice fell, and the Demon God Earth Palace closed accordingly.

Zhao Xing also fell into deep cultivation.

Time passed, and the Primordial Realm gradually became lively.

As the cooperation matters of various forces were further perfected, the genius duel was soon put on the agenda and became known to people.

The true intention of the duel was not widely publicized, and everyone just regarded it as a normal exchange of Dao methods.

However, this still aroused great interest among the geniuses.

Many people ended their seclusion one after another, wanting to join in the fun.

Even Yu Tianqing ran over to ask Jing Yan for inside information.

"Jing Yan, many geniuses have come to the Primordial Realm, including people from the Temple of Reincarnation, have you heard?"

"Of course I've heard." Jing Yan nodded: "The Primordial Dao Field has become much livelier recently, and many geniuses who were out have returned, such as You Beixuan, known as the number one sword sect of the Dao Domain realm in the Primordial Realm."

"He was a Coral-level 9 member as early as 20, 00 years ago and once

killed twelve royal river demons outside Ziwu Pass, becoming famous in one battle."

"I don't know who is stronger between him and Prefecture Master Huangsha," Yu Tianqing said. He and Jing Yan had both seen Du Yun and felt at the time that Du Yun was unfathomable.

Two or three thousand years passed, and Yu Tianqing was already in the Yin-Yang Dao Domain realm, but he still felt Du Yun was unfathomable.

"General You is indeed very strong; he and Du Yun should be on par," Jing Yan pondered, "If they were both Qi Sect, it would be easy to compare, but their Dao is different; one is Qi Sect and one is Sword Sect, it's hard to say."

"That's true," Yu Tianqing nodded: "It is rumored that Du Yun practices the Void Ancestor Reincarnation Chapter, and You Beixuan practices the Feather Emperor Sword Technique; both secret methods have been passed down since the Five Emperors period."

The Void Ancestor and the Feather Emperor were both among the Five Emperors; whose unique skills are stronger? It's really hard to say.

Qi Sect and Sword Sect have both dominated in different periods and have also obtained the title of number one martial artist.

"The fighting and killing between martial artists is not worth watching," Jing Yan said lazily: "The battles of our Mechanism Masters are delicate; the Boundless Juzi Flow, the Shenluo Flow, the Thousand Mechanism Array Flow, the Twelve Wandering Gods—which school is not better to watch than a decisive battle between martial artists."

"I am a Mechanical Martial Artist, I still want to see that battle between Du Yun and You Beixuan," Yu Tianqing said: "I just don't know when they will have a match in the Dao Field."

"Wait and see, this suddenly occurring Dao Discussion Conference is definitely not that simple," Jing Yan pondered: "I'm afraid some battles will involve some interests, so it's impossible to start so early."

"I want to go to the World-Transmission Building to take a look, are you going?"

"World-Transmission Building?" Yu Tianqing shook his head: "I won't go; the World-Transmission Building of the Starry Sky Historians has no training effect on me."

"Damn, you're showing off again," Jing Yan was indignant.

Now he also knew that Yu Tianqing possessed the innate great divine ability "Eye of Breaking Delusion." With the bonus of this talent, Yu Tianqing made rapid progress in all aspects.

In various rankings among Mechanism Masters, he was firmly in the top ten.

In contrast, he, a prince, was only ranked over a thousand, appearing mediocre instead.

"I'll go find Zhao Xing, by the way, has he contacted you?"

"No," Yu Tianqing shook his head: "He should still be in seclusion."

"It's truly hard to understand," Jing Yan shook his head and said: "How can he endure loneliness so well."

"Brother Zhao's attitude toward Dao cultivation is worth learning by us," Yu Tianqing sighed: "He has such a great reputation, and many people provoke and invite him, yet he can endure not going to the Primordial Dao Field to fight."

"The six Primordial Sons are not as famous as he was when he was a tail-ender; Brother Zhao's experience is truly hard to fathom."

In Coral City, on the ground of the Huailiu Courtyard, hills arched up from the ground, and it seemed that something was breaking through the soil.

Emperor Hongshan, who was meditating not far away, suddenly opened his eyes.

"Only forty-five years, and he's about to break through, so fast."

In fifty years, Emperor Hongshan only had time to teach the key points.

Zhao Xing received the Dharma: one was the technique, named "Mustard Seed Mountain," which was the second layer of the Extreme Land technique, also known as the Extreme Land Mustard Seed Mountain.

The second was the method, named the Demon God Earth Palace.

According to Emperor Hongshan's estimation, it would be very difficult for Zhao Xing to get started within fifty years, but as long as he could gain a little, it would be of great benefit to him.

Using the Earth Palace and the Extreme Land to broaden the origin, when he breaks through to the Dao Domain realm in the future, the magic power born will also be many times stronger than that of ordinary geniuses.

"Emperor Tianning, what kind of sacred person are you..." Emperor Hongshan muttered to himself.

Ordinary Reincarnation realm re-cultivation does not necessarily have absolute certainty of becoming a Reincarnation realm again; only the Emperor level has absolute certainty.

Re-cultivating for a lifetime can also show past cultivation experience. Emperor Hongshan has also seen countless people, but this Emperor Tianning's experience could not make Emperor Hongshan associate him with any specific person.

While pondering, the raised hill suddenly paused and then collapsed, as if the breakthrough had failed.

Emperor Hongshan looked up and saw a figure appear on the collapsed ground; it was Zhao Xing.

Not causing too much movement just proved that Zhao Xing had truly gotten started.

Zhao Xing took a step, and the soil underground seemed to be carrying him; he arrived in front of Emperor Hongshan in one step, yet there were no traces of movement on the ground.

"Xing, thank you, Emperor, for teaching the Dharma and the Dao." Zhao Xing bowed.

Emperor Hongshan looked at Zhao Xing and saw that in his body's Qi vortex, an Earth Palace phantom was floating, and a Demon God phantom with only half a body stood in the Earth Palace.

Emperor Hongshan nodded slightly: "There are twelve methods in the Demon God Earth Palace, corresponding to the twelve ancient demon gods; what I taught you is the Xing Tian Earth Palace."

"However, I haven't obtained the full true transmission either; if you are interested, you can come to the Hill of Antiquity to take a look in the future."

"Definitely." Zhao Xing nodded.

Of course he had to go; the Hill of Antiquity imprisoned descendants of several ancient demon gods, all of which were at the demigod level.

If he wanted to advance the Earth Palace method, he must go and observe it.

Emperor Hongshan teaching him this method was probably also thinking of meeting again to resolve the doubts of the past.

"Now that you have learned it, my task can be finished ahead of schedule."

"See you later."

After Emperor Hongshan finished speaking, he escaped into the ground and left Coral City.

Zhao Xing bowed to see him off.

Just as he straightened up, he saw a wind blow into the Huailiu Courtyard.

The wind shadow condensed, and a young girl in a yellow dress with a goose-egg face shouted: "Junior Brother Zhao, have you finished your seclusion?"

A crisp voice came, and Zhao Xing immediately recognized this person as one of the other two disciples accepted by the Five Poisons Emperor, Ai Miaomiao.

He waved his hand, the barrier opened, and Zhao Xing walked out.

"Senior Sister Ai, I have finished my seclusion."

"Master told you to go to the Primordial Dao Field immediately to observe the arena battle between Du Yun and You Beixuan."