The other first-year student participating in the Three Cities Dao Discussion was actually an inner courtyard student from the previous batch. He could be considered to have stepped on the tail of the first-year students. The two representatives of the third-year students were Jiang Wang's acquaintances, Li Jianqiu and Wang Zhangxiang.
Apart from the fifth-year student Zhang Linchuan, the other person was a senior brother that Jiang Wang did not know.
Because Dao Merit was a consumable item, the ranking on the Dao Merit List did not completely reflect one's strength. At least, Dong A had his own judgment criteria.
Of course, Zhang Linchuan was still the leader of this Dao Discussion. He also placed his hopes on Wei Quji and Dong A to win first place. If Zhu Weiwo was here, they might not have to do so. However, Zhu Weiwo could not be found now, so Dong A could only keep a close eye on Zhang Linchuan.
Zhang Linchuan expressed that he was under a lot of pressure.
The Three Cities Dao Discussion would start on the 10th of October. Before that, everyone, including Zhang Linchuan and Jiang Wang, had to go through "special training".
They did not use any method to squeeze out the students' combat strength to the limit in a short period of time. That was not the right way to go. Even if they won the competition in front of them, they would lose the future of the students. Instead, Dong A personally gave guidance to everyone participating in the competition. This was a great benefit, and it also showed how much Dong A valued them.
Dong A would personally give a class every ten days. That class would definitely be full. Many senior brothers who were out on missions all year round would specially rush back to the Dao Academy on that day. Jiang Wang did not miss a single one.
However, Dong A's class was for the entire Dao Academy. Of course, he could not specially take care of Jiang Wang's progress. Therefore, he had a hard time listening and did not gain much.
Jiang Wang had met Dong A many times. He still did not dare to act rashly in front of him. Although he did not tiptoe, he was still very respectful. After all, this powerhouse was known for his upright and straightforward personality. He would also talk back to the high-ranking officials of Xin 'an City. Even Wei Quji felt uncomfortable in an environment where Dong A was present, let alone a small student like Jiang Wang.
"You've opened your meridians for some time. Why haven't you laid your foundation yet?" Dong A asked directly as soon as he sat down.
Jiang Wang braced himself and said, "Perhaps my aptitude is too low …"
Dong Ah had already reached out her hand. "Forget it, I'll see for myself."
Jiang Wang didn't dare to resist. He could only hope that Dong A wouldn't discover his secret. Of course, it wouldn't be a big problem if they found out. The students of the Dao Academy had a master-disciple relationship with the dean. In the future, they would be treated as one in the Zhuang Nation's official circles. In essence, they were bound together. As long as there was no problem with principles, Dong A would not do anything to him.
Moreover, the Heaven and Earth Gate was both a barrier and a cover. Before the Heaven and Earth Gate was opened, the situation hidden deep within the Tongtian Palace was not so easy to investigate. Unless Dong A personally took action and broke open Jiang Wang's Gate of Heaven and Earth from the outside. But in that case, Jiang Wang would also be destroyed. Dong A wouldn't do that.
As soon as Dong A's hand touched Jiang Wang's spine, she frowned. "You're already very slow at laying your foundation. Why did you also cultivate the Body Refining Method?"
Prominent sects like the Daoist, Dharma, and Confucianism had their own magnanimity. They didn't forbid their disciples from cultivating other sects' cultivation techniques. What Dong A was concerned about was whether Jiang Wang would be distracted by this and neglect the fact that cultivation was his foundation.
Jiang Wang answered, "I've never slacked off in breaking through my meridians. However, my Qi and blood are limited. I can only break through my meridians twice a day. Therefore, I've cultivated the Body Refining Method in order to strengthen my Qi and blood. I'll do more meridians breaking through and gather more Dao Essence so that I can lay my foundation as soon as possible. "
"It's enough to break through your meridians twice a day. Having more Dao Essence isn't necessarily better. Control is the right path." After all, these were just small details. Therefore, Dong A only pointed it out with a responsible attitude. She used a secret technique to sense the situation in Jiang Wang's Tongtian Palace outside his spine.
"The Foundation Laying Array you used wasn't the Essence Returning Array?" Dong A suddenly asked.
He was still discovered! Jiang Wang felt an inexplicable sense of relief. In front of an experienced expert like Dong A, it was as difficult as ascending to the heavens to hide anything.
"Yes." Jiang Wang admitted honestly, "The Foundation Laying Array I used was much more complicated than the Essence Returning Array. This is also the reason why I haven't been able to lay my foundation yet."
"Nonsense." Dong A reprimanded, "There are many more Foundation Laying Arrays in this world that are better than the Essence Returning Array. Do you know why our Mount Yujing still uses this? Because it's stable, safe, and efficient. It can be safely used in any Tongtian Palace of any scale. It's the most widely applicable Foundation Laying Array! Laying your foundation is such an important matter. How can you take it for granted without asking your Master? "
Jiang Wang's face heated up and he felt ashamed. Wasn't it because after Fang Pengju's betrayal, he became a frightened bird? Although it wasn't to the extent that he would constantly have delusions of being persecuted, he didn't dare to reveal his fortuitous encounters anymore.
In the end, he still hadn't fully established the trust of a disciple towards his Master in Dong A.
That day, when Dong A saw his injuries, she immediately sealed off the Taoist Academy. That time, he was indeed touched. However, in the time that he spent with Fang Pengju in the past, how many times had he been touched?
He was about to tell Dong A what kind of Foundation Laying Array he used when Dong A waved his hand, "Forget it. Now that things have come to this, time has already passed. There's no point in saying more."
He thought for a while and removed a green jade pendant from his waist. He passed it to Jiang Wang, "There's a secret technique recorded in this jade pendant. It can help you improve your control of your Dao Energy and allow you to complete your Foundation Laying Array earlier. Wear it all year round and it can also clear your mind. Take it. "
"I'm afraid." Jiang Wang saw that it was an item that he carried around with him and rejected, "This is Master Dong's beloved item. How can I take it away from you?"
Dong A stroked the jade pendant. His usually cold and stern face revealed a hint of nostalgia, "It was given to me by an old friend. My old friend has already turned to dust."
He quickly regained his composure and placed the jade pendant into Jiang Wang's hands without hesitation, "This item is already useless to me. Take it. The future of the Zhuang Kingdom is yours. "
As he held the jade pendant in his hand and focused his mind, a secret technique flowed into his mind. It was called the Elemental Control Technique.
Jiang Wang held the jade pendant tightly and bowed to the ground, "Thank you, Master!"
Dong A didn't like to act out the deep affection between master and disciple. He pulled Jiang Wang up and told him some things that he needed to pay attention to during cultivation. Then, he waved his hand and let him leave.
…
Today, because he had to cultivate with Dong A, Jiang Wang asked Ling He to pick up Jiang Anan. Therefore, he didn't have to make a trip to the private school. Instead, he directly went to the dormitory.
The new secret technique was very important to Jiang Wang. Now that he had succeeded in cultivating his body, he was full of Qi and blood. He could break through his meridians four times a day and swallow four Dao Energy beads. Only the Heavenly Cycle Star Formation became more and more complicated as he progressed. With his current control over Dao Energy, every time he laid down a formation point, he would have to exhaust his mental strength. In fact, this was the problem that restricted him from quickly laying down his foundation.
The Elemental Control Technique could help Jiang Wang control Dao Energy with the least effort. It allowed him to set up the formation points with ease and without wasting his time.
Dong A saw the problem at a glance and gave him a solution. One sentence from his master was better than ten years of hard work.
Jiang Wang carefully tied the Elemental Control Jade Pendant to his waist. He planned to never take it off in this lifetime.
Dong A saw him as his future favorite disciple and was willing to give him an item that he always carried with him. At this time, didn't he already see Dong A as someone to rely on?
"There's an invitation for you."
When he went to pick up Jiang Anan, Ling He suddenly said.
Jiang Wang held Jiang Anan with one hand and took the invitation with the other. Only then did he understand why Ling He's expression was so serious.
The owner of the invitation was Fang Zehou.
He was the strongest contender for the next patriarch of the Fang Clan, Fang Pengju's uncle, Fang Heling's father.
The banquet was held at the Full Moon Restaurant.
A few months ago, it was the place where Fang Pengju set up a trap to poison him.
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