Shennong Dao Master

Chapter 2022: Chapter 30: Two New Soldier Types, Unexpected Split, Birth of the Evil Split Soul?

Zhao Xing was not surprised to hear the first trial was the Willpower Trial.

Plant life that has been nurtured from a seedling or seed naturally tends to connect with its owner, easily achieving spiritual alignment and harmony.

Taming plant troops that have reached maturity or peak stages requires facing the spiritual wisdom impact of plant life.

If one forces the taming without meeting standards, either the Minister of Agriculture or the plant life must suffer injuries.

Of course, there are some exceptions. Suppose the plant life possesses exceptionally high spiritual wisdom and knows how to submit gracefully. At this time, with external aid, such as the ’Water Element Magic Contract’ used in capturing the Illusion Tree implanted in Zhao Xing’s consciousness, it could be forcefully driven.

In all other scenarios, without a sufficiently strong spirit, it’s impossible to tame wild troops; leaving them in the Inner World would only cause destruction.

The Primordial Conference of the past frequently tested the elements of spiritual will and soul strength.

Zhao Xing wasn’t very confident about passing the Willpower Trial, especially since the Artifact Spirit Xuan Yue said that Emperor Level willpower was required to pass.

His True Spirit was at the late-stage Lord level, and although spiritual will wasn’t directly tied to True Spirit strength, it probably hadn’t reached Emperor Level.

His cultivation of the Will Divine Power through the tortoise-killing technique and his current Heart Field Skill were far from reaching Emperor Level.

"It’s possible that the standard mentioned by the Artifact Spirit is slightly lower than the Empire’s standard. However, as insurance, I should first cultivate a will-oriented Reincarnation Level Secret Technique," Zhao Xing mused.

Where would a will-oriented Reincarnation Level Secret Technique come from? Zhao Xing’s gaze fell on Feng Chen.

The scholar is a walking secret technique library; a Six Realms Scholar matches the Emperor Level, and Feng Chen surely possesses will-oriented secret techniques.

"Elder, I have just broken through to the Reincarnation Realm and have not yet acquired the corresponding will-oriented secret technique. Could I purchase one from you, Elder?" Zhao Xing spoke his thoughts.

"Only now you think of it?" Feng Chen laughed, "Zhao Xing, it’s not that I don’t want to sell it to you, but it’s probably too late now."

"You’ve just broken through to the Reincarnation Realm; your True Spirit strength isn’t enough. Even if I teach you a will-oriented Reincarnation Level Secret Technique, you can’t instantly cultivate it to Emperor Level."

The scholar’s divine enlightenment is not omnipotent; it must adhere to fundamental principles.

In Feng Chen’s view, Zhao Xing fell short of the requirement set by the Artifact Spirit, even if Feng Chen invested in cultivation techniques for divine enlightenment, he couldn’t elevate Zhao Xing’s willpower to Emperor Level.

"Elder, how can we know if we don’t try? Anyway, we’re just waiting here; please name your price!" Zhao Xing said boldly, his confidence bolstered now that he had wealth.

Feng Chen, soft-hearted, seeing he couldn’t persuade him, opened the Enlightenment Realm for Zhao Xing to enter.

"I have three Reincarnation Level will secret techniques."

"The first is the ’Mirror Heart Technique,’ a heart like a clear mirror reflecting all illusion realms. This is a secret technique attached to the Academic City’s Divine Artifact, the General Knowledge Mirror, primarily defensive rather than offensive."

"The second is the ’Mystical Spirit Divine Spell,’ created by the soul god ’Xuan Zhuo’ of the Reincarnation Temple, which is both offensive and defensive. However, to learn this, you must recite the Yin Yang Spirit Heart Spell one billion three hundred thousand times and receive a response from that eminent figure before you can master it."

"The third is the ’Great Dark Sky,’ aimed at cultivating heart through slaughter. I copied this technique from the Di Ming Stone Plate, supposedly created by a demigod of the Asura Clan based on their racial talents. It uses attack instead of defense."

"Each secret technique is difficult to master. The second technique cannot be enhanced by divine enlightenment to aid your secret technique learning progress."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xing asked: "Mr. Feng, I also obtained an Asura Clan will divine power taught by a scholar, named ’Slaughter Thought Blade.’ Is this technique related to ’Great Dark Sky’?"

Feng Chen nodded: "Indeed, during the first four epochs of the Desolate Domain, the Academic City organized excavations of Asura ruins, with many scholars entering to preserve Asura Clan information. Slaughter Thought Blade is precisely a derivative of Great Dark Sky, and reportedly forty-seven thousand eight hundred twenty-five scholars learned it back then."

Feng Chen was meticulous, even knowing how many scholars learned each spell back then.

Due to his thoroughness and reliability, whether escorting Zhao Xing for treatment or working at the Star Annihilation Dharma Assembly, Bo Wei entrusted Feng Chen with the tasks.

Zhao Xing, after listening to the introduction, fell into contemplation.

Undoubtedly, the ’Mirror Heart Technique’ is Feng Chen’s specialty and the highest level. If seeking this technique and after divine enlightenment, the acquired spell level would be higher.

As for the Mystical Spirit Divine Spell, Zhao Xing had also heard of this technique before and did not want to be involved with the God Realm of the Reincarnation Temple nor did he desire to now.

Prioritize loyalty to the Empire!

"Elder, I choose ’Great Dark Sky.’" Zhao Xing stated his desire. "What price must I pay?"

"If you just want to learn, I will give it to you for free. Without you, Emperor Fu Zhi and I wouldn’t have unearthed those Boundary Stones along the way. You must not let it spread."

"If you want me for divine enlightenment, I would expend one hundred thousand years of effort, then it would... would..." Feng Chen seemed a bit hesitant, maybe considering not charging too high a price.

"Elder, please speak frankly," Zhao Xing said.

"Eight thousand Xuanling Ancient Coins," Feng Chen gestured, indicating the number eight.

"..."

Mr. Zhao was stunned.

He thought Feng Chen would name a shocking price, but unexpectedly it was merely eight thousand Xuanling Ancient Coins.

Zhao Xing, together with the Great Zhou Treasury, had gained 4.02 million Xuanling Ancient Coins in the last dividend allocation. He kept 3 million for himself and contributed the rest to the treasury.

This time, the Demigod Cave Mansion, just selling 10 slots, made about 20,000, and shared 15,000 along the journey, digging Boundary Stones.

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