Chapter 1086: Chapter 72: Eighty-Two Years Cultivating the Mountain, The Young Emperor Wu (End of Volume)
Previously, Zhao Xing cultivated the "Fire Chi Transformation," which should have reached the heights of "Chi Wen Transformation."
However, Zhao Xing’s next words greatly surprised Ling Tianchen.
"Director, when I inherited the Dragon Emperor’s Law in the Dragon Court, I comprehended a new Marquis Transformation Method."
"Oh? What kind of transformation is it?" Ling Tianchen asked curiously.
"I named it Ancestor Dragon Transformation!"
The words Ancestor Dragon Transformation immediately sent a shock through Ling Tianchen’s heart.
"Let me see."
"Yes."
Zhao Xing transformed in an instant, and golden mist surged beneath his feet.
A dragon shadow soared upward, and as it did, the mist quickly spread, and the dragon’s body grew larger and larger.
"Roar!"
With the sound of a dragon roar, the golden mist dispersed, and a five-clawed golden dragon stretching tens of thousands of miles appeared in the sky.
"Awe~"
Ling Tianchen transformed into a Chi Wen, also rapidly expanding.
Like a fish, he swam around Zhao Xing, his eyes full of astonishment.
"Ancestor Dragon Transformation, to which stage have you developed it?" Ling Tianchen asked.
"In the Dragon Court, I could reach the Ninth Transformation Level, but in the outside world, it’s only the eighth level," Zhao Xing replied, "This is because the heaven and earth rules of the Dragon Court Ancient Land are suited for this technique."
"Comprehended to the eighth level already? Even the ninth level in the Dragon Court?"
"Yes."
Ling Tianchen couldn’t help but say, "This technique points directly to the ultimate. If perfected, it could be the strongest Internal Cultivation of Seasonal Transformation Method!"
"Can you develop the Ancestor Dragon Talent Secret Skills?"
"Yes, but only two kinds have been developed."
"Which two?"
"One is Ancestral Dragon Roar, displayed through the Ancestor Dragon’s body, Great Sound is Silent, incorporating sound into the path, mastering sound rules, able to break the Rule Arena," Zhao Xing explained.
Back then, when he dragged the Fu Ming Furnace from the sea of fire, he used this Talent Secret Skill.
"The second Talent Secret Skill is called Ancestral Dragon Power."
"Even in perilous lands where no rules can be employed, without using any Five Elements True Intent, I can easily lift three Ten Thousand Mountains with sheer strength."
Ling Tianchen, hearing this, was amazed.
Lifting three Ten Thousand Mountains with sheer strength?
It’s known that the Earth Advantage Sect’s Ten Thousand Mountains are nine-level heavy weapons. Why are they classified this way? Because, like warships and the Ocean Stabilizing Divine Needle, they are massive Ninth-tier Divine Weapons.
The materials used to forge Ten Thousand Mountains can make one hundred thousand Ninth Rank Supreme single weaponry.
That’s still not all; it requires refining seven or more seventh-level earth veins.
Thus, transporting Ten Thousand Mountains needed the Earth Piercing Divine Ship.
These are not single-use weapons.
Ling Tianchen’s "Chi Wen Transformation" could also easily move three Ten Thousand Mountains.
But his Spell Realm is more powerful than Zhao Xing!
Zhao Xing, at the eighth transformation, could move three Ten Thousand Mountains with sheer strength alone, which was truly terrifying!
"Come, hit me!"
Ling Tianchen said eagerly.
"Yes."
Without hesitation, Zhao Xing swung his dragon tail directly towards the Chi Wen.
"Bang!"
The Chi Wen that Ling Tianchen had transformed into was instantly sent flying tens of thousands of meters away.
It took three breaths before Ling Tianchen regained his footing.
That strike was entirely a contest of strength.
Ling Tianchen’s Chi Wen Transformation is already at the ultimate level, yet he still lost in terms of strength to Zhao Xing.
"It’s really impressive. If it reaches the ultimate, it can be considered the strongest Ultimate Skill!" Ling Tianchen, despite being sent flying, was extremely excited.
To be thrown by an eighth-level Ancestor Dragon Transformation while in an ultimate transformation—how terrifying!
"Come again!"
Ling Tianchen started dueling with Zhao Xing in the air.
After an hour.
The two reluctantly stopped.
"Director, I plan to leave this technique in the Marquis Transformation Institute," Zhao Xing said. "Please help me perfect this path."
"You really can’t stay in Wanhua Cave Heaven?"
"His Majesty appointed me Spirit Mountain Envoy, my true self must remain in the Spirit Ruins Blessed Land," Zhao Xing said. "But don’t worry, Director, every ten years I’ll send a batch of True Dragon Blood."
He took out a box, and in it were vessels containing blood extracted after transforming into the Ancestor Dragon.
"No need to be so frequent, like every ten years," Ling Tianchen contemplated, "currently, not many in the Marquis Transformation Institute can practice this technique, sending every twenty years will suffice."
"Alright," Zhao Xing nodded.
...
The true self left the main academy in June, leaving two clones behind.
One stayed at the Marquis Transformation Institute, fulfilling the duties of Doctor of Governance, while also comprehending other top-tier Heavenly Time Techniques.
After leaving Qianqing County, Zhao Xing split into more clones, flying to various provinces.
The true self arrived at Shangluo Academy in July.
In August, Liu Tianning’s true form secretly entered closed cultivation, while a clone continued handling daily affairs.
By September, Zhao Xing returned to Kunyuan County to begin practicing the Spirit Mountain Technique in preparation for taking office.
His teacher was Xuan Yuan Qingtian.
At this time, the two sat together leaning against a pine tree atop the world’s foremost Spirit Mountain.
Before them was a sea of clouds, with no other peaks emerging on the horizon.
"Gathering the spiritual beauty of heaven and earth, harboring the brilliance of mountain and water."
"The place where heaven and earth’s destiny is best manifested is the Spirit Mountain."
"The mountain nurtures people, just as people nurture the mountain."
"The interaction between humanity and nature is a mutual achievement."
"I perceive the destiny of heaven and earth, which in turn influences my own destiny."
"This is what is commonly referred to as ’Heavenly fate is my fate.’"
Xuan Yuan Qingtian said softly, "No matter what Spirit Mountain Technique is used, in its early stages, it’s the people who nurture the mountain. Chen An, can you understand?"
Zhao Xing nodded, "Treat the mountain like a plant, and it’s easy to understand. When the Spirit Mountain matures, it will bear the fruit of spiritual beauty."
"As the mountain grows several meters, people’s destiny grows alongside it by the same measure."
Xuan Yuan Qingtian smiled, "Indeed, you’re truly a genius capable of annotating the classics, always able to make complicated things simple."