Shennong Dao Master

Chapter 2017: Chapter 29: The Demigod’s Trial, Mr. Zhao’s Thirst for Progress

"Grand Minister of Agriculture, according to the predictions from the Heavenly Master Mansion, the three discovered cave mansions consist of two Martial Artist Cave Mansions and one Musician Inheritance Cave Mansion."

Zhao Xing arrived at Qi Tian Mountain and first met with Ji Si and Jing Yue.

Since taking over the development of the Ancient Star Path, the two had stayed mostly in the Annihilation Star Corridor, most of the time following Zhao Xing. If not following the Taichu Avatar, they were with his original self.

The three cave mansions opened by the War God Hall were also divined by the Heavenly Master Mansion to estimate relevant information about the cave mansions.

Determining the exact level of the owner during their lifetime and what treasures they might have had is difficult, but knowing the profession or path of the owner is very simple.

Profession information is also crucial for exploring the hidden secrets of the cave mansions. If this is unclear and a martial artist is thrown into a musician’s cave mansion to explore, it would not only be a waste of effort but could also result in casualties.

"A musician’s cave mansion is indeed rare."

Zhao Xing’s interest was piqued; Martial Artist Demigods from the Desolate Domain Era are not uncommon, but musician demigods are very rare.

Among more than three thousand inheritance mansions, the vast majority are Martial Artist Cave Mansions, while musicians and dancers are extremely scarce.

"Grand Minister of Agriculture, the War God Hall has been urging for years for you to quickly send someone over," Ji Si explained. "We must determine the quotas as soon as possible."

"Ji Si, do you have any suggestions?" Zhao Xing inquired.

"The War God Hall sells exploration quotas internally, with an entrance ticket being a top-grade Reincarnation Dao Soldier, restricted to fifty, and the remaining thirty have already been allocated by Meng Wu."

"We could do the same on our side," Ji Si suggested. "If no partners wish to go, we can sell the quotas."

Zhao Xing nodded, remembering an old discussion between the Five Poison Emperor and Emperor Meng Wu where they agreed on 100 exploration quotas temporarily for the seven demigod cave mansions. The division was set at eighty percent for the War God Hall and twenty percent for themselves, with no changes in percentage, even if quotas increased.

The first three cave mansions had their outer layers of cross-domain ship arrays broken, waiting for people to enter and undergo the inheritance trials, which posed no danger or trouble.

Zhao Xing’s side had received 20 quotas, while the War God Hall had eighty, distributed and sold forty, holding the remaining half as backups.

As soon as Zhao Xing’s team was ready, the exploration and excavation could commence at any time.

"To explore the cave mansions safely, at least Emperor Level strength is required; those who can afford quotas are generally of Emperor Level."

"Among our partners, the eligible ones are my master, Zuo Qiyu, Emperor Hongshan, and Lord Lu Shan. But with two in seclusion and two uninterested, we should sell half the quotas first."

"Alright, I’ll get in touch right away," Ji Si nodded.

Selling quotas, according to the agreement, should prioritize sales to the War God Hall.

With a wealth of strong individuals, the War God Hall had all ten quotas snapped up within three days when Ji Si made contact, with even more people interested, but Zhao Xing ignored them.

Who knows, maybe the other four cave mansions are for Minister of Agriculture’s profession or spiritual inheritance. Assuming the quotas don’t expand, he had to reserve half for his own people.

"I myself need one quota, so nine remain," Zhao Xing and Ji Si discussed the handling principles for these remaining nine quotas. "These nine quotas are for our people first; if unneeded, we’ll trade for favors rather than sell for money."

"Ji Si, have you reached the Reincarnation Realm too?"

"By luck, I broke through one hundred fifty years ago," Ji Si humbly replied.

"If there’s a Life Master Cave Mansion, seize one quota," Zhao Xing instructed.

"Yes." Ji Si nodded, pausing before asking, "Does the Grand Minister of Agriculture intend to go in now?"

"Hmm, I’d like to check out the Musician Cave Mansion first," Zhao Xing revealed his intent.

The musician profession either remains obscure, or its experts are exceptionally powerful and usually very wealthy.

There might be more than one Demigod Magical Artifact; obtaining just one could be far more rewarding than selling tickets. Who would refuse more wealth?

Now, with Zhao Xing having broken through to the Reincarnation Realm, the Taichu Avatar having undergone a material upgrade, and mastering a second Seven-color Magic Power, he considered his survival ability quite strong.

......

Taking off from Qi Tian Base, passing through mountains, they arrived at the Qingyu Star Region.

At this time, six monstrous creatures resembling Kun Beasts swam through the void, but in reality, they were Mechanical Realm Ships dispatched by the War God Hall, Kunxu You Shen.

Kunxu You Shen, one of the Twelve Wandering Gods, is among the strongest of the Mechanical Divine Soldier series; with twelve appearing together, it exudes divine-level power.

Currently, only six were present, sufficient to hold the fort, as it was controlled by Emperor Zifang, one of the Dayan Divine Soldier children’s Artifact Spirits.

The Great Emperor was a Mechanical Master; the most powerful professional system indeed being Mechanical Master, and no force could slip past Kunxu You Shen’s defenses.

"Swoosh~~"

"Nice to meet you, Emperor Zifang."

"Zhao Xing, the people from the War God Hall have been waiting for you for a long time, come in."

"Yes."

Zhao Xing stepped onto the back of a Kunxu You Shen, entering a pure white cube.

The cube descended along a gorge-like groove on its back into the Void Dao Ancient Layer, where the seven Qingyu stone slabs containing the Demigod Mansion hovered.

The cube soon landed in a spacious hall, facing a floor-to-ceiling window displaying a view of the abstract exterior of the Dao Ancient Layer.

There were numerous seats around; sixty-three people were already waiting.

"Shush shush shush~"

As Zhao Xing descended in the cube body of Emperor Zifang, all eyes immediately turned to him.

No one was below Emperor Level; each aura was deep and oppressive, an intangible pressure weaving together, pressing against Zhao Xing’s heart.

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