Chapter 437: Fame at the Dharma Assembly, Wang Tianzhi

"The Zhao Clan's Eight Methods of Terrestrial Transformation: first is Qi Pulse, second is Void Penetration, third is Amber Boiling, fourth is Water Transformation, fifth is Ascent Copying, sixth is Earth Recognition, seventh is Branching Separation, and eighth is Wall Opening."

"【Qi Pulse】 governs the coordination of creation and is the most fundamental method for conquering the Layered Boundary Mountains. By using Qi to control the pulses, practitioners from the Extreme Land can adapt to the influence of the Layered Boundary Mountains; it is a supplement to Extreme Land cultivation techniques."

"【Void Penetration】 governs movement through the void. The Boundary Mountains are deeply hidden within a hundred fathoms of the void; practitioners are traversing both the mountain body and the void layers, enhancing mobility within the Layered Boundary Mountains."

"【Amber Boiling】 is a method to ward off evil. The metals and stones of the Triassic period differ in nature from those of the current era and harbor malevolent entities. By using the fire of the earth's veins to boil them, one can return them to their true nature and evaporate the malevolent entities along with them."

"【Water Transformation】 is also a method to ward off evil. However, while 【Amber Boiling】 handles solid objects, 【Water Transformation】 deals with foul atmospheric phenomena and is also an auxiliary method for 【Wall Opening】."

"【Ascent Copying】 is a method of forced driving. It can amplify the power of the previous four methods, but it places a massive burden on the body after use and cannot be employed frequently."

"【Earth Recognition】 is a method of terrestrial connection, used for positioning within the Layered Boundary Mountains and finding the laws of their cyclic regeneration."

"【Branching Separation】 and 【Wall Opening】 are both techniques that combine the three methods of Earth Splitting, Profound Earth, and Mountain Law."

"I have absorbed the classics of the predecessors of the Terrestrial Benefit School, and within the Layered Boundary Mountains,

I have tentatively created these eight methods. There are still many shortcomings, and I ask my fellow Daoists for their corrections."

Zhao Xing sat atop the high platform, with a dense crowd in the distance and the Profound Luo Star Mirror reflecting his image.

It was currently the fifth year after the rescue operation had concluded.

This was a Dao-discussing assembly held at the Jia-Chen Fourteenth Pass, jointly organized by the Primordial Hill and the Primordial Realm.

A Dao-discussing assembly dedicated exclusively to Zhao Xing!

The target audience was all the practitioners who had come to participate in the development of the Siyue Desolate Domain.

Because it was prepared on short notice, the venue was not particularly luxurious.

However, the number and quality of the participants were exceptionally high, ranging from the Reincarnation Realm down to the Origin Realm, with the total number exceeding hundreds of millions, and more were still arriving—the prestige was simply maxed out!

"An Origin Realm practitioner lecturing to an Emperor? Truly unheard of."

"To witness such a grand occasion, this trip was truly not in vain."

"Zhao Chenan, that's Zhao Chenan, I know him! He and I are both members of the Primordial Realm!"

"Shut your mouth, don't shout and affect the order. I'm even a fellow villager of Zhao Xing from Beihe!"

"..."

Ever since Zhao Xing and Emperor Hongshan returned, the problem of the Layered Boundary Mountains could

be solved, immediately causing a sensation throughout the Profound Spirit Star Domain.

Major factions, especially the Agricultural Official factions, strongly requested that Zhao Xing hold a Dao-discussing assembly.

Thus, the Primordial Hill joined forces with the Primordial Realm to facilitate this assembly.

First, to build Zhao Xing's reputation.

Second, to popularize knowledge about Earth Era terrestrial changes and the Layered Boundary Mountains among members exploring the Desolate Domain, dispelling feudal superstitions so people would stop spreading tales of the uncanny.

"I have a doubt, please answer it, fellow Daoist."

Inside the venue, an earthen pillar rose with a boom, forming a high platform reaching the sky. Standing upon it was a figure: Emperor Yushu from the Origin Heavenly Palace.

According to the tradition of Dao-discussing assemblies, the first person to ask a question usually does not have a low status.

To avoid outsiders saying this assembly was a show, the first questioner excluded members of the Primordial Hill and the Primordial Realm.

Yet, no one expected it would actually be an Emperor from the Origin Heavenly Palace.

"Is this for real? A Reincarnation Emperor-level figure is also asking for advice?"

"It's truly the rhythm of the Dao Tree writing books!"

"If it were a show, the cost of hiring an Emperor from the Origin Heavenly Palace to act would be quite high."

"What kind of nonsense is that? While super factions cooperate, they are more often in competition; why would they suck up to others? Zhao Xing must have the real goods for this to happen."

"Indeed, the Nine Classics Pavilion of the Academy City can already access Zhao Chenan's treatises; after verification, it cannot be fake."

There were many watching the assembly through star mirrors; the scene of a Reincarnation Emperor asking an Origin Realm practitioner for advice was a hot topic, arguably the biggest news in the Desolate Domain in two eras.

At the venue, on the high platform, Emperor Yushu cupped his hands toward Zhao Xing.

Zhao Xing also immediately stood up to return the salute; after all, an Emperor-level figure was asking about the Dao, and he could not be arrogant enough to remain seated while answering.

"Please speak, fellow Daoist. As far as I know, I will tell all."

At the Dao-discussing assembly, there was no distinction of rank or status; everyone addressed each other as fellow Daoists.

At this moment, countless people were envious to the point of madness; to be able to stand in that position and call a Reincarnation Emperor 'fellow Daoist' was something one could brag about for generations.

Not to mention it was Zhao Xing lecturing and Emperor Yushu asking.

Usually, such scenes only occurred when a Demigod was lecturing.

After Zhao Xing returned the salute, Emperor Yushu asked: "Rumors in the streets say that within the Layered Boundary Mountains, there are hidden evil spirits that can penetrate Dao soldiers, ignore spells, devour human spirits, and destroy golden bodies."

"May I ask fellow Daoist to explain what these Boundary Mountain evil spirits are, and how they should be dealt with?"

Zhao Xing listened quietly until the end.

The questions were all coordinated in advance; this was just a promotion. Emperor Yushu, including those who followed, only asked questions that had been reviewed by Lushan, Hongshan, Wudu, and others before being allowed up.

After listening, Zhao Xing cupped his hands: "Thank you for the question, fellow Daoist."

Afterward, he pointed downward, and an earthen pillar shot up into the sky, reaching the clouds.

On the high platform of the mountain, there was still a mountain.

It was just a miniature Layered Boundary Mountain.

It was a part cut from a Layered Boundary Mountain, thin at the top and thick at the bottom, presenting a grayish-yellow color overall, like amber.

Inside, one could vaguely see a monster that was a fusion of various demon beasts like cattle, horses, snakes, and eagles.

"Hum~" A large number of Eight-Gate Star Mirrors were filming the 'specimen'.

Zhao Xing said leisurely: "There are beasts in the Boundary Mountains called 'Niucang', originating from the early Triassic period, which went extinct in the early Baiyue period due to the expansion of the Desolate Domain."

"They are naturally at the Origin Realm, and as adults, they reach the Life and Death Dao Domain Realm."

"This Niucang accidentally entered the Boundary Mountain before its death, and it happened to collapse, trapping it to death."

"The Boundary Mountain aggregated the power of the void, completely preserving the Niucang's bloodline and Dao essence."

"Through the passage of time, void conversion, and erosion by earth veins, it became its current shape."

"When the Earth Era terrestrial change occurred, the Boundary Mountain Niucang was released. It is neither alive nor dead, unaffected by current methods, and difficult to deal with, hence the name evil spirit."

After explaining what the evil spirits were and how they were produced, Zhao Xing began the next step.

He reached out and pointed at the placed Layered Boundary Mountain.

"Bang!"

The mountain body cracked, and the Niucang was released. It had no vitality, spiritual sense detected no soul, and even its bloodline was dried up, yet it surged with heavy void power, mixed with earth Qi, and began to move.

"Swish~"

In an instant, the Niucang's massive body appeared above Zhao Xing's head.

Gray scales, blood-red feathers, ferocious black horns—it had no aesthetic appeal, and one felt disgusted just looking at it.

"Now, this special Niucang has been released."

Zhao Xing's voice was calm. He sat motionless on the stone platform, protected by the barrier, rendering Niu Cang completely unable to harm him.

"The Boundary Mountain Niucang only has Origin Realm combat power, but because most spells are ineffective against it, even those in the Life and Death Dao Domain Realm find it troublesome to deal with."

Zhao Xing waited for the Niucang to attack for a while, then pointed a finger, and the 【Branching Separation】 spell was immediately activated.

The Boundary Mountain Niucang's skin and hair quickly petrified, and then it rapidly split apart.

"Boom boom boom~"

It sounded like stones hitting the barrier, emitting a dull thud.

"【Branching Separation】 spell can resolve attacks and split them apart; this is the case for the Boundary Mountain Niucang, and it is the same for other types."

"In essence, it is not a life form, but a 'Layered Boundary Mountain Wonder' composed of Boundary Mountain matter, Niucang flesh and blood, Dao essence, and void power, eroded by earth veins."

"The Earth Era terrestrial change is the reason for its appearance."

"When the 【Branching Separation】 spell destroys its balance, the wonder is no longer wonderful."

After a pause, Zhao Xing waved his hand again.

A second pillar shot up, containing another 'evil spirit' fused within the mountain rocks.

"If the Earth Era terrestrial change has not yet occurred, one can use the 【Amber Boiling】 method to solve it, preventing it before it happens."

Puh-hu~

A grayish-yellow airflow emanated from Zhao Xing's body, like a slowly burning flame, silkily wrapping around the mountain body.

Cultivating the "Extreme Land Mustard Seed Mountain" allowed Zhao Xing's Terrestrial Benefit School techniques to present a delicate and gentle aesthetic when performed.

The Amber Boiling spell lasted for less than ten breaths, and the mountain body

underwent a wonderful change.

The 'evil spirit' inside no longer had the power to seize one's soul; it seemed to have been refined into a completely thorough specimen.

"Bang!"

Zhao Xing smashed open the mountain rocks, and the specimen inside also rapidly crumbled like aged, rotten wood.

"This is 【Amber Boiling】; by using the fire of the earth's veins to boil the metals and stones of the Layered Boundary Mountains, one makes them tend toward the Dao nature of the current era, and the malevolent entities cease to exist."

"As long as it is not unsealed, even those at the Origin Realm can solve these 'Boundary Mountain Wonders' with Reincarnation Realm combat power."

After Zhao Xing finished speaking, he turned and saluted Emperor Yushu: "This is my shallow view on the Layered Boundary Mountain wonders; I ask fellow Daoist for corrections."

Emperor Yushu smiled and returned the salute: "Fellow Daoist's high theory is enlightening; Yushu thanks fellow Daoist for clearing up my doubts."

In the time that followed, Zhao Xing demonstrated the remaining spells one by one.

For example, 【Water Transformation】, which could prevent a 【Golden Body Corrosive Rain】 beneath the Layered Boundary Mountains.

For example, 【Earth Recognition】, which determines the direction of strength and weakness through the void layer conversion of the Boundary Mountains.

This Dao-discussing assembly at the Jia-Chen Fourteenth Pass only lasted for a month, but the sensation it caused was enormous.

Countless people came for his name, even setting off a craze for exploring the Desolate Domain.

At this time, Zhao Xing's fame was greater than that of many Emperors.

"Strongly request Agricultural Official Zhao to hold a few more Dao-discussing assemblies! My Yunjia Palace just arrived and didn't catch up!"

"Seconded! The Siyue Desolate Domain is too far; by the time I rushed over, the assembly was already over!"

"Too short! Shouldn't a normal Dao-discussing assembly last for a hundred years? How come it was only a month!"

"Do the Primordial Hill and the Primordial Realm not take Agricultural Official Zhao seriously? This is too bullying! Are they being perfunctory just because Agricultural Official Zhao is at the Origin Realm?! My Heavenly Food Inspectorate sincerely invites Agricultural Official Zhao to join!"

"Yo? The Heavenly Food Inspectorate is at least a top-tier faction in the Profound Spirit Star Domain; are they also coming here to join the fun?"

"Even the Heavenly Time School has popped up; Zhao Xing, this Holy Son, is truly worthy of the name."

Xu Youling looked at the heated discussions on the star mirror and couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

"Even people from my Three Treasures Dao Sect are asking if they can invite Zhao Xing to visit the sect, even if it's just a clone."

Pu Tianrui laughed: "Whose territory doesn't border the Desolate Domain? And as long as there is a Desolate Domain, there are all kinds of problems plaguing them. Zhao Xing's current theory can solve the Layered Boundary Mountain problem; even if it's not perfect, it's enough to make people's hearts move."

"Tuosen, why are you just drinking and not talking?"

Tuosen put down his wine glass and said gloomily: "In previous Primordial Assemblies, the first place was the Primordial Holy Son; now the title has been snatched away by Zhao Xing, what else do you want me to say?"

After hearing this, Xu Youling didn't comfort him but instead mocked: "Hahaha, how could that be? You can stick a label on your forehead in the future, just write 'First Place of the So-and-so Primordial Assembly'."

Tuosen: "..."

While the outside world was bustling, Zhao Xing had already planned to go into seclusion.

Except for the first few assemblies, the rest of the time, the main body left the arrangements to the people of the Primordial Hill.

He at most attended with a clone, and the protagonist was no longer him, but Lord Jishan and Qiu Zishan, who had already learned the Zhao Clan's eight methods.

The work of spreading the Dharma and preaching could no longer disturb Zhao Xing's main body; this was strongly requested by Emperor Wudu.

"The tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind!"

"Zhao Xing, when all is said and done, you are only at the Origin Realm; having too much fame is not necessarily a good thing."

"Now that you have received the glory you deserve, and the rest of the procedures have been completed, it is best to settle down and consolidate."

"Let the people of the Primordial Hill handle the preaching; anyway, they have learned your eight supernatural powers, so you will have a share of the benefits in it regardless."

Emperor Wudu spoke earnestly, which was rare; he was so serious that it made Zhao Xing feel a bit uncomfortable.

However, such thoughts coincided exactly with Zhao Xing's own.

His purpose in writing the theory was not to satisfy his own vanity, but to obtain enough resources to improve himself.

After the rescue operation, he had cooperated with the Empire and the Primordial Hill for a few more assemblies, which was about enough.

"Yes, Master, I will return to the Haitong Ancient Road to fulfill my duties."

"The problem of the Layered Boundary Mountains on the Haitong Ancient Road is solved; I expect there won't be many things for this disciple to do next, so I will settle down and cultivate properly."

Zhao Xing's attitude made Wudu very satisfied.

He also knew that in this regard, there was no need to nag his disciple too much.

Just looking at this kid's past experiences, he was very diligent when cultivating in the Primordial Realm.

"There are some things I still need to remind you of."

"Master went to find someone yesterday to cast a divination for you."

Zhao Xing was startled; Wudu asked someone to cast a divination for him?

"Master, what was the result?"

"Your causal fate is like a tangled mess." A trace of worry flashed across Wudu's brows. "Your future, your life and death, are all unclear."

Zhao Xing's expression also changed.

Under normal circumstances, with his own Yan-Thirteen luck, plus the backing of the Primordial Realm and the Primordial Hill, his future should be very bright; setting aside life and death, his cultivation future should be very clear.

Now it was all a tangled mess?

"Either your fate is naturally like this, or someone is plotting against you, or you have received too much attention recently... In short, telling you this is to make you more cautious and keep a low profile."

Emperor Wudu said: "When you are on the Haitong Ancient Road, the main body must stay close to Old Man Hongshan, and it's best not to let the clones run around."

"Of course, the fate at the Origin Realm period is different, and the divination is also different; perhaps when you reach the Dao Domain Realm, everything will become clear."

Zhao Xing nodded: "Yes, this disciple will keep it in mind."

After hanging up the communication, Zhao Xing didn't recover for a long while.

"The terrestrial change theory and the eight methods were all created by myself; they are the cognition from my past life and the experience of completing player tasks, so I naturally created them in this life. It's not like I plagiarized the future inventions of some big shot."

"It definitely isn't because of this."

"Then what is the reason that caused my fate to be unclear?" Zhao Xing's brow twitched.

Just then, a knock came at the door of the independent space.

"Great Agricultural Official, there is an urgent matter."

This was Ji Si's voice.

"Come in."

Zhao Xing collected his thoughts, opened the space portal, and invited Ji Si in.

Ji Si was dressed very formally; he wore the Grand Historian's crown, held the Fate Star Disk in his left hand and the Star Luck Strategy in his right, but his eyes were tightly closed.

"Ji Si, what urgent matter?" Zhao Xing asked.

"Great Agricultural Official, there is a letter from home." Ji Si's voice was a bit excited.

Home? Wang Tianzhi?

Zhao Xing felt a joy in his heart.

"Quick, let me see!"