The Azure Dragon was in the east and belonged to the wood element.
Jiang Wang sensed the vitality and the growth of his Qi and blood. He did not know if it was an illusion, but the newly born Dao Energy in the Heaven Connecting Palace seemed to be more agile. It reduced the difficulty of arranging the array points.
Before opening the Heaven and Earth Gate, one could use the wood element to strengthen the body. This was undoubtedly one of the advantages of the Military Strategy.
The Four Spirits Body-Tempering Technique used the metal element to break the bones, the fire element to temper the body, the water element to nourish the flesh, and the wood element to increase the Qi and blood. It was very complete and did not lose the Great Dao.
Jiang Wang had no intention of switching to the Military Strategy, and he did not intend to use his Qi and blood to break through his meridians. However, the strengthened Qi and blood could also nourish his Dao Energy and increase the speed of his Dao vortex formation.
Originally, he could only do two to three meridian breakthroughs a day. Other than that, he could only use his time to practice his sword techniques and study Dao scriptures. However, the Purple Qi from the East had reached a bottleneck. At least for now, being distracted by body refinement would not delay his cultivation time.
The Heavenly Cycle Star Foundation-Laying Array seemed to have a bright future, but it was indeed too difficult and slow.
However, Jiang Wang was not anxious. When he was very young, his father had told him that a 99-year-old ginseng could be sold for 100 taels of silver. If he was willing to wait for another year, the price of a 100-year-old ginseng could be calculated in gold.
Waiting was not in vain. Some futures were worth waiting for.
Therefore, there were many rumors in the Dao Academy. Some said that Fang Heling was about to form his second Dao vortex, and some said that someone had already opened his meridians and would soon surpass him.
Jiang Wang still followed the routine and was not in a hurry. The morning bell and evening drum continued day and night.
...
October was also known as the Dew Moon. Autumn left and winter came, and there was more dew, hence the name.
To the residents of Maplewood City, the most important thing in October was undoubtedly the Three Cities Dao Debate.
The Three Cities Dao Debate, as the name suggested, was a joint Dao development competition between the Three Cities Dao Academies. The purpose was to learn from each other and sharpen each other's skills. In fact, it was also to prepare for the county Dao Academy examination in November every year. Similar activities were held in all the cities and academies in the Zhuang Country. It was just that the names were different.
For example, the 'Northern Wind Plays the Snow' organized by Greenmist City and Whitestag City, which was named after 'The Northern Wind Plays the Snow', was much more elegant and interesting. It had even become a famous event in the prefecture, attracting many tourists every year. In reality, it was merely a Dao Development Competition formed by the five surrounding cities.
In comparison, the Dao Discussion of the Three Cities was much simpler. It couldn't be helped. The three nearby cities were Wangjiang City, Maplewood City, and Tri-Mountain City.
Needless to say, Maplewood City's simplicity was its style. The red maples on the outskirts of Maplewood City were like fire, and there was no lack of beautiful scenery. However, the only poem that was somewhat famous was written by a cultivator from Azure Mist City when he passed by.
Wangjiang City pursued profits in its bones and did not care whether it was elegant or not. Three Mountain City was even simpler. The people there were even called mountain barbarians.
This was the foundation of the Three Cities, and there was nothing much to say. However, with the development of the past few years, it gradually became more than a competition between students. To a certain extent, it even reflected the strength of the Three Cities and affected the distribution of resources in the Zhuang Country. Therefore, it had an intense meaning.
This year, it happened to be Maplewood City's turn. The entire Maplewood City, from the City Lord to the ordinary citizens, paid close attention. The major restaurants had long been decorated with lanterns and colored banners. The authorities had strengthened law and order, and thieves had disappeared.
In Maplewood City's Dao Academy, there was naturally a selection.
…
"That's how it is." It was rare for Wei Quji and Dong A to appear at the same time. However, they were unwilling to sit down and stood on the stage.
"According to the usual practice, our city's Dao Academy will choose two first-year students, three third-year students, and five year students to participate in this Dao Development." Wei Quji's skin was dark, and his eyes were stern. When he did not smile, he was really scary. "I'll be straightforward. Victory is not allowed. The loser, don't blame me for making things difficult for you. "
The so-called first-year students were those who had cultivated in the Dao Academy for about a year. In fact, the main force was chosen from the disciples of the previous batch. They had cultivated for more than a year. It was the same for the third-year and fifth-year students. The reason why there were no students who had cultivated for more than five years was that generally, those who had not been promoted to a county's Dao Academy after five years had basically given up on cultivating and turned to the secular world to enjoy wealth.
The City Lord's words were so direct that the Dao Academy students standing below the stage could not help but feel nervous. Some students who had planned to be in the limelight at the Three Cities Dao Discussion immediately began to hesitate.
"If a first-year student wins a battle, he will be rewarded with ten Dao Merit Points. If a third-year student wins a battle, he will be rewarded with twenty points. If a fifth-year student wins a battle, he will be rewarded with fifty points. "Dong A's expression was still very cold and solemn as she added words to warm up the atmosphere.
One of them had a dark expression, while the other had a cold expression. They complemented each other. It was just that the two most important figures in Maplewood City had both coincidentally expressed the importance they attached to this Dao Preaching.
This not only involved the allocation of resources, but also the embodiment of their governance and dignity.
Especially after the entire Little Forest Town had been reduced to a wasteland, Maplewood City urgently needed to make a strong voice.
"Next, I will directly announce the names. If you feel that you are not strong enough and want to withdraw, you can do so now." Since this Dao Discussion was so important, Dong A did not bother with the self-registration. Instead, she directly announced the names. "This Dao Discussion will be led by Zhang Linchuan …"
Below the stage, Zhang Linchuan pressed his forehead helplessly and muttered, "I'm under a lot of pressure."
"You're under a lot of pressure?" On the stage, Dong A's gaze had already landed on him. With the cultivation of a fifth-stage expert, even if it was just a fart, she could immediately find the fart's owner, let alone muttering.
"But I'm very confident!" Zhang Linchuan immediately said.
Only then did Dong A let him go and continue to announce the names of the others.
"Senior Brother Zhang is indeed Senior Brother Zhang. Even the dean recognizes you as the number one person in our Dao Academy!" Huang Azhan flattered in a low voice.
When Zhang Linchuan arrived at the academy today, it was already very late. Instead of going to the front row, he stood with Jiang Wang and the others. Perhaps it was because he wanted to be ignored by the dean, but he was still picked out at the first moment.
"If Zhu Wei and Wei Yan could both go, I wouldn't have to work so hard." Zhang Linchuan glared at Huang Azhan soberly. He did not want Wei Yan to come to him with a knife tomorrow.
But he immediately covered his nose with a handkerchief. "How long has it been since you bathed?"
"How can a real man waste time on bathing?" Huang Azhan said righteously. Then he lowered his head and sniffed a few more times. "It doesn't smell …"
Zhang Linchuan took two steps forward in disgust.
Wei Yan was a member of the Ministry of War. It was normal that he could not participate in the Dao Discussion. But why was Zhu Wei not here? Shouldn't such a leading figure appear at this time?
Jiang Wang thought about it and asked, "Why can't Senior Brother Zhu go?"
"Oh, it seems that he went to chase after the Heart Devouring Demon," Zhang Linchuan said casually.
“！！！”
“！！！”
Jiang Wang, Ling He, and Huang Azhan were all dumbfounded.
Chase?
The Nine Great Demons were notorious! They wreaked havoc in various countries and committed countless evil deeds. It was not an exaggeration to say that they were the most vicious people in the world. Even if Xiong Wen was the weakest of the Nine Great Demons because of his cruel methods, he was still a Rank Six expert who had opened the Heaven and Earth Gate. He was qualified to be called a Soaring Dragon cultivator!
Rank Nine cultivators used their Dao essence to set up formation points and establish Dao spirals to complete the foundation. When the Dao meridian true spirit leaped into the Dao spirals, it was the Dao Meridian Realm.
Rank Eight cultivators established three Dao spirals and built a small cycle in the Heaven Connecting Palace. It was the Heaven Connecting Realm.
Rank Seven cultivators established the three small cycles of Heaven, Earth, and Man. After completing the Great Cycle, they connected their physical bodies and cleansed the Heaven Connecting Palace. Only then could the Dao meridian dragon awaken and see the Heaven and Earth Gate! It was the Heaven Connecting Realm.
The Heaven and Earth Gate that sealed the Heaven Connecting Palace was also called the first stage of cultivation. Only by opening the Heaven and Earth Gate could one see one's nature clearly and see the Dao meridian dragon.
Before Rank Six, the standard Daoist robes of any Dao Academy disciple could only be linen. It showed that they were not afraid of hardship and had the heart to overcome all obstacles.
After Rank Six, the experts of the three middle Ranks could wear Soaring Dragon Daoist robes. The Soaring Dragon Realm, Inner Mansion Realm, and Outer Mansion Realm only had slight differences in the details.
This was a symbol of status and the embodiment of honor.
Any cultivator who had the qualifications to wear Soaring Dragon Daoist robes could be called an expert.
Moreover, Xiong Wen was a notorious existence and was an expert among Soaring Dragon cultivators.
And now, Zhu Weiwo, a mere student of the Dao Academy, was actually chasing after him?
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