fifth form

Chapter 3219 Black Stone and Black Soil

Cultivation is different for everyone. The opportunity that suited Wei Qing was not suitable for the new emperor, and the opportunity that suited Zhang Xuezhou was not suitable for others.

Zhang Xuezhou kept replaying the art of favor taught by 'Bai', and pondering the path of favor that spanned East and West, feeling that this trace was more like a characteristic of 'Bai's' domain.

Within the realm of 'white', 'white' can control Zhang Xuezhou's life.

It's no wonder that 'Bai' used the art of life and death to restrain Li Shaojun, but didn't use any special techniques to counter Zhang Xuezhou.

Only after belatedly reflecting did Zhang Xuezhou realize that he was also a link in 'Bai's' control.

As long as he wants to take advantage of the favor he receives, he will be under the gaze and control of 'White'.

"How should I imitate others, and how can I establish my own domain?"

The power of favor is Bai's ability, the power of speed and slowness is Donghua's ability, and the protective power derived from the art of avoidance originates from West Kunlun, automatically avoiding the erosion of the five elements.

Learning from others' work is never as good as learning from them, and Zhang Xuezhou doesn't want to develop his abilities in the same way as Bai and Donghua.

However, when it comes to what kind of powerful field he dreams of, it needs to be in line with his own abilities. Zhang Xuezhou couldn't think of what his field would be like for the time being.

"Dongfang Shuo, what are you thinking about? Have you come to a conclusion?"

Zhang Xuezhou pondered for a while. The new emperor, who was sitting on the ground explaining his insights, couldn't help but watch with curiosity, wanting to hear what Zhang Xuezhou had learned.

"I……"

From leveraging human influence to harnessing geographical advantage, Zhang Xuezhou has had various contacts these past few days.

Although Zhang Xuezhou was full of theory, his swordsmanship was poor, and he had never adapted to the medium for performing the sword-drawing technique.

There are still many roads ahead of Zhang Xuezhou. He dares not boast that his ideas are completely correct, but he has no major problems in filling in the gaps and making up for the shortcomings of the new emperor and others.

He began to speak eloquently, clearly intending to continuously promote the Sword Drawing Technique.

Just like the Yang Soul Incarnation Technique in the Legend of Zhu Jiuyin, the more people who understand it, the more likely they are to benefit from it.

Perhaps at some point, they will find the path to the realm, thus giving themselves unique abilities among cultivators.

"Cultivators with this ability and those without are on two different levels!"

The new emperor whispered.

Having fought fiercely against the Empress Dowager and battled against Daojun and Zhujiuyin, the new emperor's swordsmanship, while not necessarily unparalleled in the realm of swordsmanship, certainly gave him enough reason to be proud.

The new emperor's strength is a combination of top-tier A-grade swordsmanship and realm cultivation techniques, which is the pinnacle of cultivation for a cultivator. As long as one can cultivate in this way, a cultivator who achieves this level of skill will undoubtedly be powerful.

But his strength couldn't withstand Wei Qing's powerful sword strike.

Some legendary great cultivators possess this kind of area-of-effect ability, and can even exert it anytime, anywhere, which inevitably makes him feel a sense of challenge.

Most importantly, the new emperor finally understood the differences among the top-tier cultivators.

This difference is not based on the techniques used, but rather on the scope and influence of the field.

If Zhang Xuezhou were to provide the explanation in the past, the new emperor would indeed find it difficult to understand.

But having acquired the Sword Drawing Technique and experienced the fatal blow from Daojun's wave of his hand, the new emperor fully understood the difference this ability brought.

"Whether we draw it out or develop it ourselves, we must get it done. Once we get it done, we will be true great cultivators in the world, and no one will be able to stand on our heads and piss on us!" Wei Shao'er said excitedly.

"well said!"

The new emperor clapped his hands abruptly.

Wei Shao'er's words are vulgar, but easy to understand.

Cultivators who possess domains are very rare. Once someone has similar abilities, no one can possibly point fingers at them anymore.

Acquiring this ability is not a pipe dream. Wei Qing has successfully guided it again, and they may gradually master it, even possessing the ability to use it at any time. The new emperor's eyes gleamed with a sharp light, feeling that the more he discussed the matter, the clearer it became. He was only one thin layer of paper away from mastering the sword-drawing technique.

"Dongfang Shuo, you said that everyone has their own suitable terrain for attraction. I have only grown up in the palace. Does the palace have any great force that attracts or suppresses?"

"You'll only know once you try it!"

"You've really piqued my interest! I'm really looking forward to going back to the palace!"

"Would you like to ride the Sky Shuttle?"

"I won't sit!"

Wei Qing's memory of the mountain collapse originated from the secret place, and the Sword Drawing Technique also originated from this secret place.

The new emperor felt that all his knowledge originated from the palace, which was also the place where he could best guide his sword-drawing technique.

This made him eager to start the test immediately.

"Where do I draw my sword?" Wei Shao'er asked in a low voice.

“You’ve been in Chang’an for over ten years, and you still don’t have a place to call home. You’ve been staying here and there, never having a fixed place. How would I know where you’re drawing your sword?” Zhang Xuezhou replied.

"That's not my fault. Who told Marquis Qu to kick us out of the house?" Wei Shao'er said dejectedly. "Master Chen wanted to buy a mansion to settle down, but no official dared to offend Marquis Qu and sell his property in the Imperial City!"

"I'll teach Marquis Qu a lesson from now on!"

The new emperor waved his hand.

If Wei Shao'er hadn't said these things, it would have been fine, but now that he has, he'll have to ask about them at least a little.

Moreover, the new emperor felt that Marquis Qu Ni, Chen He, was all talk and no action, and that the difference between him and Marquis Qu Ni, Chen Ping, during the reign of Emperor Gaozu was like heaven and earth. It took him decades to barely break through to the Divine Power Realm.

If cultivators at the Divine Power Realm are considered valuable talents of the nation, then Marquis Qu Ni is unwilling to lower himself to take on the corresponding official position, and other generals do not dare to order a marquis around.

Chen He ultimately found himself stuck in the middle, enjoying the privileges of a marquis but accomplishing nothing.

To be honest, the new emperor had some objections to this, but he could only tolerate it out of consideration for the merits of the other party's ancestors.

He tested his sword in a secret place in Shanglin Garden and discussed related matters.

As the sky darkened and a hazy, magnetic light appeared in the secret realm, the new emperor urged everyone to leave quickly to avoid being locked inside for some time.

"I wish I could cultivate here for a long time," Wei Shao'er said, glancing at the new emperor with longing.

"You should follow Dongfang Shuo and ask him for a few pills; that would be better than any secret place!"

The new emperor chuckled and did not grant Wei Shao'er's request to come here at will. He stomped his feet and his body lifted off the ground like a startled swan. Zhang Xuezhou swayed his body and then followed on the wind.

Wei Shao'er and Wei Qing could only run away as fast as they could, no longer having time to speak.

Compared to the thorns and overgrown grass of the past, there is now a path here, which has been cleared and tidied up, so the group can move at a fairly good speed.

Continuing to travel through the secret area, you will enter Shanglin Garden.

"Reporting to the Grand Commander, cultivators from Princess Guantao's residence have discovered a large quantity of black stones and black soil in the Shanglin Garden!"

"A large amount of black stones and black soil?"

Upon entering the palace area, Wuqiu Shouwang, the deputy commander whom Zhang Xuezhou had met several times before, seemed to have been waiting there for a long time before delivering an urgent report.

Zhang Xuezhou was overjoyed, feeling that the source of fire for refining pills had finally been found.

However, compared to Zhang Xuezhou, the new emperor's joy was beyond words. He even said that he would go to check on things immediately, and even slowed down his plan to rush back to Chang'an City at night.

This surprise involved more than just Zhang Xuezhou finding the source of the alchemical fire; it also showed that coal played a significant role for the new emperor.

A thought flashed through Zhang Xuezhou's mind, and he quickly came up with an industry that required even higher temperatures and flames.