Chapter 1117 - 5: Returning to the Dragon Court, Transplanting Treasure-Grade Plants!
"The Si Chen Huang’er Transformation is an external training transformation technique. You really learn it fast. I heard you deliver a batch of True Dragon Essence Blood to Ling Tianchen every twenty years?" Li Boqian asked.
"Yes." Zhao Xing nodded. This secret is rarely known; even within Xuantian Academy, only a few people are aware. However, Li Boqian is the Grand Minister of Agriculture, so he naturally is qualified to know.
"Ling Tianchen hasn’t taken action despite so many opportunities. It seems he’s planning to use the ’Ancestor Dragon Transformation’ as a secret technique." Li Boqian laughed heartily. "Quite interesting indeed! He uses the True Dragon Essence Blood you contribute and your Ancestor Dragon Transformation to fight Liu Tianning... hahaha."
The competitive mechanism for candidates from the three sects is now halfway through.
Liu Tianning and the candidates from each sect have battled five times and are about to engage in the sixth Dojo sparring match, discussing the Dao while seated.
However, Wang Tianzhi and Ling Tianchen have yet to take action, and two candidates from the Earth Advantage Sect have also not made a move.
It’s not that it’s necessary to fight all nine or even ten matches.
Winning just one key match is the most crucial, specifically the third year after the new emperor ascends the throne.
The Heavenly Time Sect’s two candidates and the Earth Advantage Sect’s two candidates are all conserving their strength, preparing for that ultimate battle.
Among them, Wang Tianzhi is still secretly undergoing special training, arranged by Li Boqian for him.
Ling Tianchen, due to Zhao Xing’s "Ancestor Dragon Transformation," has been continuously cultivating in seclusion.
Coincidentally, there is also one in the Earth Advantage Sect who is deeply contemplating the mysteries of the Kunyuan Shovel. Since Zhao Xing himself is in seclusion, the Kunyuan Shovel is placed in the Earth God Temple, and one person there has gained insights, researching a powerful secret technique.
Li Boqian laughed because both Ling Tianchen and the one from the Earth Advantage Sect indeed pose a certain potential threat to Liu Tianning.
This situation is precisely caused by Zhao Xing.
If not for Zhao Xing, Ling Tianchen’s "Chi Wen Transformation" would have long reached its limit, and he might have gone to the Dojo to test the waters with Liu Tianning.
"You’ve increased the difficulty for Liu Tianning." Li Boqian chuckled uncontrollably. "Does he know about this?"
Zhao Xing said, "He doesn’t know, but even if he did, he probably wouldn’t care."
How could Liu Tianning be afraid of others surpassing him?
Impossible. Instead, he wishes for Ling Tianchen and others to be stronger.
Victory feels more satisfying then!
After chatting for a while, when Wu She left, Li Boqian resumed teaching the "Earth Element Thirty-Six Forms."
"This method is one of the foundations of Yuan Feng; it doesn’t have much offensive power, and casting it alone can’t match up to Ksitigarbha Returning Origin."
"The main thing is to coordinate with the Five Gods New Talisman and the Sky Burning Locking Element Array, creating a closed loop in utilizing the elemental energy between heaven and earth."
"It shouldn’t be hard for you to learn. Once you master it, I’ll delve deeper into the Five Gods New Talisman and the Sky Burning Locking Element Array."
"Yes." Zhao Xing listened quietly.
He already possesses a solid foundation, so whether it’s the Earth Element Thirty-Six Forms or the External Training Transformation Technique, he learns them quickly.
Another year and a half passed, and Zhao Xing mastered the second secret technique, the Earth Element Thirty-Six Forms.
"The Emperor decreed you to be under house arrest for four years, but it seems there are benefits too. You can focus on understanding spells." Li Boqian smiled, "If it were like before, your attention would be scattered with your clones running around. How could you learn so fast?"
"However, there’s only half a year left before the Dragon Court opens. The Five Gods New Talisman and the Sky Burning Locking Element Array will consume a great deal of your attention, so learn them after you come out."
The Five Gods New Talisman and the Sky Burning Locking Element Array are entirely new paths, and for Zhao Xing, it’s like starting from scratch, not an easy feat at all.
Zhao Xing also gave a wry smile. He had reviewed the two secret techniques, and just a glance made his head spin. Hearing Li Boqian’s words, it seems inevitable that these two secret techniques will cost him some hair.
"I once vowed never to study Mechanical Arrays, but it seems I have inadvertently set a flag."
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The 60th year of Yongzhi, Qitian Peak, early spring.
The Imperial Decree posted on Qitian Peak suddenly ignited and turned to ashes.
A figure emerged from a stone pile and stretched lazily toward the Cloud Sea in front.
"The four-year period is over; please welcome the Dragon Emperor back to the throne." Zhao Xing smirked.
Seeing the days of Emperor Jing’s demise drawing near, he was delighted!
Now, having to run around the Dragon Court for another ten to twenty years, by the time he returns, Emperor Jing will likely have twenty good years left.
Splendid!
Zhao Xing’s mood became bright.
"Meow~"
In a palace at the mountain’s summit, three figures darted out.
They are the Mountain Cat, Gray Lion, and Inverted Sheep.
"Woof woof~" Gray Lion wagged its tail.
"Baa baa~" Inverted Sheep grinned.
The Mountain Cat stood on a rock, watching intently.
It can no longer be called a cat; its purple-black fur shimmered with patterns, exuding an aura of a king with every movement.
Nowadays, the Mountain Cat, Gray Lion, and Inverted Sheep have all surpassed one hundred thirty years, all reaching the Third Grade Peak, with the Mountain Cat being a hundred forty years old.
Both the Gray Lion Dog and the Inverted Sheep have fully entered their peak period, reaching the Third Grade Peak level.
They naturally possess strong bloodlines, and after consuming plentiful dragon meat and blood, their bloodlines have changed. They are far from dying of old age; the Mountain Cat is even stronger, for it ate more and better.
"I won’t take you with me this time; go play on Spirit Mountain." Zhao Xing said softly, "You can’t enter the Heavenly Fate Realm as the Human Clan does, nor can you be favored by the rules of the Dragon Court like the Dragon Clan."
"However, I will find opportunities for you."
The Dragon Beasts of the Dragon Court Ancient Land, the Babok Worms of the Southern Barbarian Royal Court, the Earthworm Snakes of the Great Snake Country, and others, all have special national fortune blessings, making advancement relatively easy.