fifth form

Chapter 3170: Easy to Learn, Difficult to Master

The new emperor had personally fought against Daojun and Zhujiuyin in their Yangpo incarnation forms, and he knew very well how troublesome this Daoist art was.

The damage caused by the sharpness of swords and blades is limited. The opponent's body is like that of an ordinary person, but when the swords and blades cut, it is as if they have encountered slime or water. The resulting blows are not fatal, and can only sever the magical nexus of the opponent's structure for a short time.

The talisman amplified the flames, and the added sword energy from the Vertical Sword Technique allowed him to seemingly easily defeat the Yang Soul Incarnation.

This approach originated from Li Xi's method of using rockets to launch Yang Po's incarnation, and the new emperor also experimented with using the strongest fire armor talisman.

Each of Huang Lao Dao's talismans is very difficult to make, and it is quite common for a maker to spend six months to a year making just one talisman.

Fire Armor Talismans are useful, but they are difficult to mass-produce, and very few cultivators can use them effectively.

What disappointed the new emperor most was that the effect of using the Fire Armor Talisman to defeat the Yang Soul Incarnation was limited, which led to the Dao Lord seeking revenge shortly afterward.

"Great!"

Taking advantage of the chaos to escape through the west gate, the new emperor finally let out a long breath, feeling as if all the pent-up frustration in his heart had vanished.

Despite its small size, Nanming Fire possessed immense power, destroying the opponent's Yang Soul incarnation with a single strike.

Most importantly, this attack directly targets the target.

Judging from the agonizing screams of the cultivator in the side room, the other party was seriously injured.

One is the Yang Soul Incarnation, which requires cultivators at the Divine Power Realm to cultivate for many years and consume a large amount of resources to create.

One is the Southern Bright Fire Technique, which has virtually no cultivation threshold. Cultivators from the Corpse-like School are hard to find, but Confucian cultivators are plentiful.

Once a Confucian cultivator has entered the path of cultivation, he can practice the Nanming Fire Technique improved by Dong Zhongshu, thereby gaining the ability to restrain the Yang Soul Incarnation Technique.

"Finally, there's a way to deal with the chaos caused by the sorcerers!"

If it weren't for practicing martial arts, the new emperor would also want to learn the Nanming Fire technique.

Compared to a sword, this fire technique seems to be a natural counter to the Yang Soul Incarnation Technique.

"This fire technique is easy to learn, but extremely difficult to master," Gongsun Hong said cautiously. "If someone is on guard against it, this fire technique will be useless!"

"Oh? How should we guard against it?" the new emperor asked.

"Simply take something to block it and you can stop the Southern Bright Fire," Gongsun Hong said. "This kind of Yin Fire lacks lethality and is difficult to cultivate to increase its size and strength, so it is very difficult to hit the opponent!"

"Dongfang Shuo, didn't you say that the Southern Bright Fire technique is easy to learn?" the new emperor asked.

"Yes, it's very easy to get started!"

Zhang Xuezhou chimed in, readily admitting that he had only mentioned the basics, which gave the new emperor a headache.

The Southern Bright Fire is a natural counter to the Yang Soul Incarnation Technique, but the Southern Bright Fire is extremely inconspicuous and unlike some fire techniques that explode violently, making it difficult to strike precisely.

As long as cultivators skilled in Southern Bright Fire cannot get close, this fire technique will be useless.

Mastering this fire technique and using it openly to injure enemies is no easy feat. Hearing Gongsun Hong, who had reached the realm of self-realization, mention the difficulty of cultivation, and knowing that Dong Zhongshu had not yet extended the Southern Bright Fire to a high level, the new emperor knew very well that it would be difficult to unleash the advantages of the Southern Bright Fire overnight.

The new emperor faced two paths: one was to pursue a quality-driven approach with elites, and the other was to employ a large-scale, manpower-intensive strategy.

The elite quality route requires great cultivators to deduce the Southern Bright Flame, as well as talented cultivators to cultivate upwards, thus enabling the existence of cultivators skilled in the Southern Bright Flame.

The human wave tactic involved ordering all Confucian cultivators entering the court to practice the Southern Bright Fire, thereby giving everyone the ability to counter the Yang Soul Incarnation Technique.

If there are enough people, someone will always be able to hit the enemy during wartime.

Judging from the difficulty of the matter, the latter is easier to achieve. "If we use the Southern Bright Fire to strike the Dao Lord's Yang Soul incarnation, will it still trigger this backlash against the main body?" the new emperor asked.

"I haven't tried it, I don't know, and I can't guarantee it!"

Zhang Xuezhou shook his head repeatedly.

Gongsun Hong mentioned that the cultivators he was targeting might only have the cultivation level of the Divine Power Realm, and their Yang Soul Incarnation Technique was of limited quality, resulting in a strong backlash from attacking someone of higher level.

"I see!"

The new emperor nodded, his face showing neither joy nor surprise.

Nanminghuo's sword can slay dragons, but its sharpness still needs to be sharpened.

He has the Imperial Guard Camp of Shanglin Garden to train military generals, and he also needs to cultivate a group of officials who are good at fighting in literature and law. Even if these people are only good at Nanming Fire, they will be a great weapon when placed in key positions. They are enough to eliminate the risk of the sorcerers of Yedie River Holy Land, and even make these sorcerers never return.

His steps were heavy when he left the palace, but lighter when he returned to Zhang Xuezhou's residence.

Like a sapling growing towards the sun, despite its many shortcomings, the new emperor saw hope.

Whether someone is capable or not can be determined by exchanging blows; as for the effects of their strategy, those effects vary from person to person.

The new emperor had to acknowledge the difference in strength between himself and Daojun and others. He had not been at the Self-Realm for long, making it difficult for him to defeat his opponent by crossing a major realm, but he was clear about the gap between them.

This distance is not as despairing as it was during the reign of Emperor Jing.

If his sword is sharp enough, and with the powerful countermeasure of the Southern Bright Fire, the new emperor feels that he will definitely not be the one who is worried and on guard.

This period of time will not last long.

The dynastic system was far superior to the clan system in selecting talent.

Just like the constant stream of guests visiting the Prime Minister's residence, the new emperor's desire to acquire ministers with unique talents is somewhat reliant on luck, but cultivating specific talents is much simpler.

If people knew that mastering a fire technique could make one a royal guard, and that the entry requirements for this fire technique were not high, many cultivators would be eager to learn it.

If someone's skill in fire magic is high enough, they can be promoted, and someone will surely study it.

If one could obtain an official position such as a councilor simply by mastering a fire technique the size of a fist, countless people would flock to it, and eventually, the best would be selected.

If one can make good use of the Southern Fire, he will become a pillar of the current court and will surely be entrusted with important responsibilities by the new emperor.

As the new emperor returned to his residence, he spoke in hushed tones. Zhang Xuezhou nodded repeatedly, while Gongsun Hong listened from the side, his heart filled with restlessness.

Gongsun Hong never imagined that a fire technique he casually studied would be so important. Whoever possessed this fire technique would become a rare talent in the imperial court.

No amount of great Confucian scholars or governing philosophies can compare to the court's urgent needs.

Gongsun Hong had previously been thinking about switching to a different Qi refining technique to deepen his magical power, but now he had no interest in that.

Compared to others, he is one of the few great Confucian scholars in the present day, and his level of attainment is second to none among Confucian practitioners.

If we compare the practitioners of the Southern Bright Fire among Confucian scholars, after excluding Dong Zhongshu, it would be his turn.

As long as Dong Zhongshu does not participate in the competition for the Southern Ming Fire Technique, his level of mastery of the Southern Ming Fire Technique will inevitably be the best among Confucian scholars, and he will certainly be highly valued by the imperial court.

As long as the competition among the holy lands of the Fiend Kingdom continues, cultivators who practice this kind of fire magic will be relied upon by the imperial court and will not be drawn into the vortex of court disputes. Even if they make some mistakes, they will be suppressed.

Gongsun Hong's eyes lit up as he quickly found a way to truly gain a foothold in the imperial court.

Even though he had practiced water magic for decades and possessed a considerable level of skill, Gongsun Hong felt that he could also switch his magic practice for this reason.