Chapter 456: Fame at the Dharma Assembly, Wang Wang Tianzhi's Reply!

"The Zhao Family's Eight Methods of Earth Transformation: the first is Qi Pulse, the second is Penetrating Void, the third is Boiling Amber, the fourth is Transforming Water, the fifth is Ascending Copy, the sixth is Recognizing Earth, the seventh is Branching Apart, and the eighth is Opening Walls."

"【Qi Pulse】 focuses on coordinating creation and is the most fundamental technique for conquering the Layered Boundary Mountains. Using Qi to control pulses allows practitioners of the Extreme Land to adapt to the influence of the Layered Boundary Mountains; it is another form of supplement to Extreme Land cultivation techniques."

"【Penetrating Void】 focuses on void travel. The Boundary Mountains are deeply hidden within a hundred fathoms of the void; practitioners are traversing the mountain body just as much as they are traversing the void layers, enhancing mobility within the Layered Boundary Mountains."

"【Boiling Amber】 is a method for dispelling evil. The Triassic Period contains five metals and eight stones whose properties differ from the contemporary era and harbor evil entities within. Using the fire of the earth's veins to boil them can return them to their true nature, evaporating the evil entities along with them."

"【Transforming Water】 is also a method for dispelling evil. However, while 【Boiling Amber】 deals with solid objects, 【Transforming Water】 deals with foul atmospheric phenomena, and it is also an auxiliary method for 【Opening Walls】."

"【Ascending Copy】 is a method of forceful driving; it can amplify the power of the previous four methods, but it places a great burden on the body after use and cannot be used frequently."

"【Recognizing Earth】 is an Earth-Penetrating Method used to locate oneself within the Layered Boundary Mountains and find the laws of the boundary mountains' circulation and regeneration."

"【Branching Apart】 and 【Opening Walls】 are both techniques that combine the three methods of Splitting Earth, Profound Earth, and Mountain Techniques into one."

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

"... I have crudely created these eight methods. There are still many shortcomings, and I ask my fellow Daoists to offer corrections."

Zhao Xing sat upon a 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 ended.

This was a Dao-discussing assembly held at the Jia-Chen Fourteenth Pass, jointly organized by the Mound of Primordial Antiquity 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 those participating in the Dao-discussing assembly were quite high, ranging from the Reincarnation Realm down to the Origin Realm, with a total number exceeding hundreds of millions, and people were still arriving—it was truly a display of immense prestige!

"An Origin Realm practitioner lecturing to an Emperor? This is truly unheard of."

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

"Zhao Chenan, that is Zhao Chenan, I recognize him! He and I are both members of the Primordial Realm!"

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

"..."

Ever since Zhao Xing and Emperor Hong Shan returned, the problem of the Layered Boundary Mountains could be...

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

Major forces, especially the Si Nong forces, strongly requested that Zhao Xing hold a Dao-discussing assembly.

Thus, the Mound of Primordial Antiquity joined forces with the Primordial Realm to facilitate the holding of this Dao-discussing assembly.

The first purpose was to make a name for Zhao Xing.

The second was to popularize knowledge related to Earth-Era Earth Transformation and the Layered Boundary Mountains to members exploring the Desolate Domain, dispelling feudal superstitions so that people would stop spreading strange rumors.

"I have a doubt, I ask the fellow Daoist to answer."

Inside the venue, an earth pillar rose with a boom, forming a high platform reaching the sky. Standing on it was a figure—it was Emperor Yushu from the Primordial 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 person to ask a question excluded members of the Mound of Primordial Antiquity and the Primordial Realm.

But no one expected that it would actually be an Emperor from the Primordial Heavenly Palace.

"Is this for real? A Reincarnation Emperor level figure is also here to ask for advice?"

"This is truly the rhythm of a Dao Tree writing a book!"

"If it were a show, the cost of inviting an Emperor from the Primordial Heavenly Palace to act would be high enough."

"What kind of nonsense is that? Although there is cooperation between super forces, they are mostly in a competitive relationship. How could they flatter others? Zhao Xing must have real substance for such a situation to occur."

"That's right, the Nine Classics Pavilion of the Academy can already check Zhao Chenan's treatises. After verification, it cannot be fake."

There are also quite a few people watching the Dao Discussion Assembly through the Star Mirror; the scene of the Reincarnation Emperor asking for advice from the Origin Realm is a topic of much discussion, and can be called the biggest news in the Desolate Domain in 2 eras.

At the Dharma Assembly 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, it was an Emperor-level figure asking about the Dao, so he could not be arrogant and remain seated while answering.

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

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

At this moment, I don't know how many people were envious to the point of madness. Being able to stand in that position and call a Reincarnation Emperor "fellow Daoist" was something one could brag about for generations.

Not to mention that it was Zhao Xing lecturing on the Dao and Emperor Yushu asking about the Dao.

Usually, it was a Demigod lecturing on the Dao that would lead to such a scene.

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

"Could you please explain, fellow Daoist, what these Boundary Mountain evil spirits are, and how they should be solved?"

Zhao Xing listened quietly until the end.

The questions had all been coordinated beforehand. This was just a promotion, and the questions asked by Emperor Yushu and those behind him had all been reviewed by Emperor Lushan, Hong Shan, Wudu, and others before being allowed to be asked.

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

Then he pointed downward, and an earth pillar shot into the sky, reaching the clouds.

On the high platform of the mountain, there is still just mountain.

It was just a small Layered Boundary Mountain.

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

Inside, one could vaguely see a monster that was a fusion of various demon beasts like an ox, horse, snake, and eagle.

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

Zhao Xing said leisurely: "The Boundary Mountains have beasts, named 'Niucang,' originating from the early Triassic Period. Because of the expansion of the Desolate Domain, they went extinct in the early Baiyue Period."

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

"This Niucang accidentally entered a Boundary Mountain while alive, and it happened that the Boundary Mountain collapsed, trapping it to death."

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

"After the changes of time, void conversion, and earth vein erosion, it became its current shape."

"When the Earth-Era Earth Transformation occurred, the Boundary Mountain Niucang was released. It is neither alive nor dead, not subject to contemporary methods, and difficult to deal with, hence it gained the name of evil spirit."

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

He reached out and pointed at the Layered Boundary Mountain that had been placed properly.

"Boom!"

The mountain body cracked, and the Niucang was released. It had no vitality, its spiritual sense sensed 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, making one feel disgusted at a single glance.

"Now, this special Niucang has been released."

Zhao Xing's voice was leisurely, and he sat motionless on the stone platform because the barrier protected him, and the Niucang could not hurt him at all.

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

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

The Boundary Mountain Niucang's skin and hair rapidly petrified, and then quickly split into four or five parts.

"Boom boom boom~"

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

"【Branching Apart】 spell can resolve attacks and split them. The Boundary Mountain Niucang is like this, and other types are also like this."

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

"Earth-Era Earth Transformation is the reason for its appearance."

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

After a pause, Zhao Xing waved his hand again.

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

"If the Earth-Era Earth Transformation has not yet occurred, then the 【Boiling Amber】 method can be used to solve it, preventing it before it happens."

Puff~

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

Cultivating "Extreme Land Mustard Seed Mountain" allowed Zhao Xing's Earth-Benefit School techniques to be displayed with a delicate and gentle aesthetic.

The Boiling Amber 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 thorough specimen.

"Boom!"

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

"This is 【Boiling Amber】. By using the fire of the earth's veins to boil the five metals and eight stones of the Layered Boundary Mountain, making them tend toward contemporary Dao nature, the evil entities cease to exist."

"As long as it is not unsealed, even an Origin Realm practitioner can solve a 'Boundary Mountain Wonder' with Reincarnation Realm combat power."

After Zhao Xing finished speaking, he turned and bowed to Emperor Yushu: "This is some shallow insight of mine regarding the Layered Boundary Mountain Wonders. I ask the fellow Daoist to offer corrections."

Emperor Yushu returned the salute with a smile: "Fellow Daoist's high-level discourse is enlightening. Yushu thanks the fellow Daoist for resolving my doubts."

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

For example, 【Transforming Water】, which can prevent a 【Golden Body Corrosive Rain】 under the Layered Boundary Mountains.

For example, 【Recognizing Earth】, which determines the direction of strength through the conversion of the void layers of the Boundary Mountains.

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

Countless people came here because of his reputation, and it even set off a craze for exploring the Desolate Domain.

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

"Strongly request Si Nong 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 Dao-discussing assembly was already over!"

"It's too short. Shouldn't a normal Dao-discussing assembly last for a hundred years? How come it was only a little over a month!"

"Do the Mound of Primordial Antiquity and the Primordial Realm not take Si Nong Zhao seriously? This is too bullying! Are they perfunctory just because Si Nong Zhao is in the Origin Realm?! My Heavenly Food Supervisor sincerely invites Si Nong Zhao to join!"

"Yo? The Heavenly Food Supervisor is at least a top force in the Profound Spirit Star Domain, and they are also here to join in the fun?"

"The people from the Heavenly Time School have also emerged. This Holy Son Zhao Xing 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 the 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 isn't adjacent to the Desolate Domain? And as long as there is a Desolate Domain, there are all kinds of problems plaguing them. Zhao Xing's current Dao discourse can solve the problem of the Layered Boundary Mountains. Even if it's not perfect yet, 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 always the Primordial Holy Son. Now that the title has been snatched away by Zhao Xing, what else do you want me to say?"

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

Tuosen: "..."

The outside world was bustling, but Zhao Xing already intended to go into seclusion.

Except for the first few Dao-discussing assemblies, the rest of the time, the main body left it to the people of the Mound of Primordial Antiquity to handle.

He at most attended with a clone, and the protagonist was no longer him, but replaced by Lord Jishan, Qiu Zishan, and others who had already learned the Zhao Family's Eight Methods.

The work of preaching the Dao 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 in the Origin Realm. Having too much fame is not necessarily a good thing."

"Now that you have received the glory you should have, and the rest of the procedures are finished, it is best to settle down and consolidate."

"Let the people of the Mound of Primordial Antiquity do the preaching. Anyway, they have also learned your eight great supernatural powers, so you will have a share of the benefits in one way or another."

Emperor Wudu spoke earnestly for once. He was too serious, which made Zhao Xing feel a bit unaccustomed.

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

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

After the rescue operation, he cooperated with the Empire and the Mound of Primordial Antiquity to hold a few more Dharma Assemblies, which was about enough.

"Yes, Master, I will return to the Sea-Connecting Ancient Road to fulfill my duties."

"The problem of the Layered Boundary Mountains on the Sea-Connecting Ancient Road is solved. I expect there won't be much for the disciple to do next, so I will settle down and cultivate well."

Zhao Xing's attitude made Wudu very satisfied.

The origin of the Earth-Benefit School was not yet perfect, so he had to buy more.

Emperor Chen Jiu pointed at his chest, fluorescent light flickered, and a red sandalwood medicine cabinet with mysterious patterns appeared in front of them.

Zhao Xing recognized it; this was a physician's medicine cabinet, also a type of storage space utensil.

Although it only had nine drawers, there were many star-like buttons on it. The same drawer cabinet might be subdivided into hundreds of millions of types of medicinal materials, and the things taken out each time were different.

Even if someone got the medicine cabinet, without knowing the password, they could at most take away the medicinal materials in the nine drawer cabinets.

"This medicine cabinet is not encrypted. The top left and the second right are what you want." Emperor Chen Jiu said: "However, you must be careful. Once the golden pills are taken out, they must be consumed, otherwise the medicinal effect will decrease. If you can't handle it, don't take out too many at once."

"Thank you for the reminder, Emperor."

"Are there any other exchange needs?"

"Not for now."

Palace Master Jiu Dongyan Jue hadn't refined the Origin Golden Pills of the Heavenly Time School yet.

He didn't know if it was because the Heavenly Time School didn't have a super force.

However, even if there were, Zhao Xing hadn't mastered the Great Supernatural Power of the Heavenly Time Method now, and couldn't channel the origin of the golden pills, so he couldn't handle it even if he bought it.

In addition, he planned to save some merit to send Ji Si to the 【Imperial Star Luck Palace】 for further studies. The Empire's Destiny Dao was also very awesome. Being able to obtain the first divination on the Ten Directions Mountain was proof.

Ji Si had always been self-taught through wild paths, and Master Zhao had long wanted Ji Si to complete a systematic growth.

Now was the time, but there was no need to tell Emperor Chen Jiu about such a request.

After Ji Si recovered, he would just go to the Imperial Military Department to handle it.

"Swish~"

Emperor Chen Jiu disappeared quickly after finishing his business.

He still had many places to deliver goods to, and he wouldn't waste a single moment.

"Zhao Xing, I originally wanted to advise you to buy Earth Core Origin Pills, but you have quite a lot of confidence, actually buying two hundred Earth Core Origin Pills in one breath." Emperor Emperor Lushan laughed: "Even I only ate eighty-nine back then."

"The disciple is just being prepared." Zhao Xing said.

"Very good, now you can also study the secret techniques of our Mound of Primordial Antiquity well." Emperor Emperor Lushan said, "Originally, the cultivation techniques of the Mound of Primordial Antiquity in the Empire all require merit to purchase."

"However, I came here this time to tell you a piece of good news: the elders of the Three Realms and Twelve Mountains have all agreed to open all the unique skills of the Mound of Primordial Antiquity to you, and the corresponding supporting cultivation resources are completely free!"

Completely free?

Zhao Xing's heart skipped a beat.

"Master Uncle, is this true?!"

Happiness came too suddenly.

Zhao Xing had expected that the Mound of Primordial Antiquity would give certain benefits because of his Dao discourse, but he didn't expect the benefits to be so great!

The benefits brought by writing the Dao discourse to brush up on fame completely exceeded Zhao Xing's expectations.