Chapter 93: Underground Palace Dharma Ksitigarbha Dharma Cloud Diagram of All Dharmas
When the scroll was pulled out, there was a small note next to it, similar to an instruction manual.

"A fourth-level, mid-quality Dili School spell, which contains underground palace spells. It can be comprehended 4 times."

Zhao Xing looked at the instruction manual and then put it aside.

What Xue Wenzhong showed him at that time was a fourth-level inferior-grade preaching painting, the Diagram of the Growth of All Things, which belonged to the general outline of the spells of the Self School and could be comprehended in a wider range.

What Zhao Xing has obtained now are all special preaching paintings, which can guarantee the comprehension of a certain type of magic.

"Young Master Zong has put a lot of effort into it. Paintings preaching the Underground Palace Method are rare, and the difficulty of obtaining them is second only to the Xuantu Method." Zhao Xing opened the scroll with some anticipation.

The impact of this fourth-level, mid-quality preaching painting when used for the first time was even greater than the last time I viewed the fourth-level, low-quality "Growth Diagram".

When Zhao Xing's eyes fell on the scroll, he was immediately attracted to it.

"Om~"

When the eyes see it, the mind is also drawn into it.

"Huh~"

Falling
Endless Fall~
Zhao Xing felt his body becoming extremely heavy.

Falling at an alarming speed.

As you fall, you will feel a strong squeezing force all around you, as if you are drowning. The deeper you go underwater, the stronger the feeling of oppression brought by the water pressure.

However, this feeling of oppression is different from drowning. When drowning, at least you can feel that the water around you is still soft.

But now, that feeling of oppression is sluggish, with a painful tearing sensation.

I don’t know how long it took, but the first stage of the fall was finally over.

Zhao Xing slammed heavily onto the hard ground, his whole body restrained by force and unable to move.

He lay on the ground, barely raised his head, and saw a translucent palace emitting a faint glow in front of him.

"Underground Palace."

Zhao Xing couldn't help but be attracted by the phantom of the palace.

The palace is very large, but its foundation is not built on the ground, but sits on a green river.

"That's a leyline."

Zhao Xing suddenly understood something.

He just lay on the ground, observing the earth veins and the underground palace.

The earth veins are deeply hidden and difficult to sense on the ground, but they can be clearly seen underground, and in this scene.

Not only are the earth veins clearly visible, they are also flowing and very active.

The Xuan-level earth veins are of very high quality. This underground palace feels like it was formed naturally from the active flow of the earth veins.

It was so mysterious that Zhao Xing, who was lying on the ground, completely forgot about the restraints and oppression, and stared at the flowing earth veins in fascination.

"The earth veins are just flowing naturally, but their veins actually form a palace?"

"It's really amazing work."

"Ok?"

When Zhao Xing realized something, the ground beneath him began to flow, pulling him towards the underground palace.

"Bang~"

The whole person seemed to be shattered and absorbed by the flowing green veins of the earth.

At this point, the 'perspective' disappears, leaving only a strange feeling.

It was as if it had turned into a part of the earth's veins, flowing along with the earth's veins, and in the process of flowing, it had turned into a part of the underground palace.

"It's huge, heavy, and boundless. This underground palace is too big."

At this time, Zhao Xing felt the most fundamental characteristics of the underground palace.

Sometimes it turns into a handful of soil, sometimes into a supporting pillar, and sometimes into a brick and tile of the underground palace...

I don’t know how much time passed.

"Om~"

All the scenes quickly faded away, and Zhao Xing felt that he had left the underground palace.

Consciousness returned in an instant.

"It's wonderful."

After Zhao Xing broke away, he did not look at the painting, but subconsciously stretched out his fingertips, and a ray of golden light shot into the ground.

After waiting for a quarter of an hour, the second message was sent out.

After that, the intervals between each pass became shorter and shorter.

Between the 18th and 24th, they were almost released in a chain.

"So that's it. The Infinite Underground Palace. This is the Infinite Underground Palace..."

Zhao Xing smiled, that was the joy from the bottom of his heart as he realized the true Dharma.

"Buzz~"

At this moment, the wing room of Tingshui Pavilion suddenly shook.

"Kakaka~"

Cracks suddenly appeared in the surrounding walls.

The floor also cracked quickly, and the beams and pillars supporting the wing rooms also cracked rapidly, as if they could not bear the weight.

"Oh no, it's going to collapse."

Zhao Xing immediately rolled up the paintings and boxes and ran out quickly.

The moment he ran out.

"Boom!"

This wing of Tingshui Pavilion collapsed with a loud bang and turned into rubble in an instant.

And it was so fragmented that even intact tiles and pieces of wood could not be found.

"What's going on? Is there an earthquake?"

Zong Shichang walked over holding the mountain cat.

Manager Tang and several servants also hurried over.

"I'm sorry, Master Zong." Zhao Xing apologized, "I collapsed your house."

"It's okay, it's just a wing room...wait." Zong Shichang's eyes widened, "You said you collapsed it? This is made of top-quality red pine wood! The foundation is solid, very reliable!"

"It was indeed a bit careless... Hey, don't go over there!" Zhao Xing was speaking when he saw a servant from the clan mansion running to the ruins to check.

But as soon as he walked over, he knelt down with a painful look on his face. Breathing became difficult, and finally, as if he could not bear the burden, he fell to the ground.

"Disperse!" Zhao Xing immediately stretched out his hand and pointed, dispersing the spell.

"Huff~Huff~Hahu~" The servant stood up, gasping for breath. His face flushed. He unbuttoned his clothes and saw blood oozing from the pores of his body.

"This..." Zong Shichang was stunned. All of his servants were warriors at the fourth or fifth level of Juyuan, not fakes.

How come it changed like this just when I approached it?

"His internal organs are injured. Do you have any medicinal herbs here that can nourish the internal organs? Give them to him." Zhao Xing used the Five Elements to observe things and could see that the man's internal organs had slight displacements and some minor wounds.

"So serious?" The warrior was terrified. He felt much better now, but he didn't expect that his internal organs were injured.

"trust me."

"Uncle Tang, take him to heal his wounds." Zong Shichang naturally believed Zhao Xing.

After everyone had dispersed, he asked curiously, "What is your method?"

"One of the underground palace techniques is called [Infinite Underground Palace]."

Zhao Xing introduced: "This magic is based on the earth veins, creating a magic underground palace that can absorb all external objects. If the underground palace magic is practiced to a high level, it can even absorb gods and demons."

"Legend has it that there is a dharma called 'Demon God Underground Palace', which means that all powerful gods, demons and monsters can be taken into the underground palace and trapped or refined to death."

"After refining the gods and demons, they can be used as nutrients for plants to absorb."

"There is such a spell?" Zong Shichang's eyes widened, "How come I don't know about it?"

There are many things you don’t know… Zhao Xing thought to himself.

"Ancient legends are, of course, exaggerated in every way possible." Zhao Xing said casually. "The Earth Splitting Method, the Earth Store Method, the Underground Palace Method, and the Mysterious Earth Method, the four sacred methods of the Earthly School, are all related to the legends of the earth veins and gods."

"What is the effect of your boundless underground palace?" asked Zong Shichang.

"As you can see." Zhao Xing pointed to the ruins of the house, "Its power of absorption can crush people and objects that enter the underground palace area."

Zong Shichang took a look and found that the foundation of the wing room had sunk a lot and was three feet lower than the surrounding area.

There was not a single good tile or brick to be found in the ruins, as if they had been crushed.

"You really look more and more like a military minister." Zong Shichang sighed. How could a serious minister of agriculture know such magic? "Are you planning to join the army?"

"Yeah." Zhao Xing nodded, "I have this idea."

"It's not easy to pass the exam for the military minister of agriculture." Zong Shichang said, "You have been promoted to the position of military minister of agriculture in Nanyang County, but you are only a civil minister of agriculture. If you want to join the army, you will have to go through different selections according to different military specifications."

"Even if you get in, you will still start at the ninth rank. Also, I heard that the conditions for being a military official are tough, and you have to go to a cold and bitter place to work. Your acceptance is already a foregone conclusion, so why do you have to endure this hardship?"

Zong Shichang said: "It is easier to be a civil servant nowadays, and it is more comfortable."

"Find a fertile and stable place to be a minister of agriculture. First, there will be no natural disasters. Second, you don't have to work too much because the weather is good and the environment is good, so the harvest will naturally be sufficient." "Work hard for a few years, then make some arrangements and wait for promotion. Wouldn't that be great?"

Most of the children of aristocratic families are of this type. Zong Shichang is a typical example. He simply cannot understand why Zhao Xing wants to be the military minister of agriculture.

"Everyone has their own aspirations." Zhao Xing said with a smile, "What you said is indeed a path, but it is not suitable for me."

There are only so many good jobs. How can an ordinary person, without connections or financial resources, get such a good place?

It is stable, but too stable, and the rise is too slow.

Furthermore, during this period, Emperor Jing had been sucking the blood of the aristocratic families, so it was no longer feasible to follow this path peacefully.

"Okay, I'll find you another room." Zong Shichang didn't say anything more.

"Just find an open-air spot." Zhao Xing followed.

[You observed the fourth-level intermediate-grade preaching painting 'Underground Palace Phantom' and comprehended the intermediate-level spell 'Boundless Underground Palace'. The remaining number of times you can comprehend is: 3]

[Infinite Underground Palace: Intermediate Spell]

[Progress: Third Level (3548/9999)]

[Effect: Based on the earth veins, an infinite underground palace is created, releasing a powerful gathering force that can be stacked three times.]

"It is worthy of being a fourth-grade mid-quality preaching painting." Zhao Xing nodded with satisfaction.

Why did he buy preaching paintings instead of going to the temple to receive the Dharma?
The reason is here.

The spells received by the temple are random, and it is impossible to get whatever you want. Some spells cannot be learned because of the threshold. For example, some spells can only be learned by specific officials.

Secondly, receiving teachings from the temple only leads to the door, and some people with poor talents cannot even enter the door.

Preaching paintings are different. They are highly targeted. No matter what spell you want to learn, using preaching paintings can give you greater certainty.

The second is the preaching paintings, which condense the understanding of Tao in the paintings. Observing the preaching paintings can not only help you get started, but those with better talents can even quickly skip the entry stage and directly raise their spells to several levels.

Zhao Xing's comprehension, talent, and bones have been transformed by Dao Embryo Pill for more than half a year. The effect of this preaching painting has basically reached the highest efficiency.

"The money is well spent." Zhao Xing was very satisfied.

The underground palace method is equivalent to creating a domain.

In the area of ​​the Infinite Underground Palace, the enemy will be unable to move and their speed will be sharply reduced, which is equivalent to fighting under three times the gravity.

Their speed and energy consumption will greatly increase, their techniques will be deformed, and their combat effectiveness will be greatly reduced.

"With the advanced underground palace technique, any spell, once cast, will be immediately taken into the underground palace and will not be able to hit anyone. In the end, it can even take in gods and demons and turn them into nutrients... I want to keep practicing this technique." Zhao Xing said secretly.

There are three more chances to comprehend the preaching paintings of the Underground Palace Method. After that, no new types will be comprehended, but the comprehension of [Infinite Underground Palace] will be continuously enhanced, and the realm will be improved, and the method will be used exclusively.

Zhao Xing put the painting away. The effectiveness of his study in a short period of time would be reduced, so he decided to learn other things first.

"The second painting, fourth-level middle-grade, Ksitigarbha Dharma."

Zhao Xing opened the painting, and suddenly a vast land appeared before his eyes.

The earth is yellow-gray, and there are countless mountains and rivers, like lines, interweaving and flowing before your eyes.

This seems to be a bird's-eye view from a high altitude... Zhao Xing thought to himself.

But he immediately felt something was wrong.

"Hmm? Why do you look familiar?"

Zhao Xing pondered and observed the yellow-gray lines carefully.

After a moment, Zhao Xing suddenly realized.

The perspective also appeared from the sky to the ground.

When he appeared on the ground, Zhao Xing found himself naked, with his feet in the dirt.

Then the whole person slowly sank in, leaving only the head on top.

Warmth, moisture, and vitality surged from underground.

"I am a tree."

Zhao Xing's mind was completely filled with this thought. At first he was unable to put himself into the thought, but gradually, he really felt like he had become a tree, and countless vitality flowed into his pores like water.

He began to thrive in the ground.

As he 'grew', his body slowly moved out of the ground, and finally stood on the ground, with only the soles of his feet still touching the ground.

"Om~"

The observation is over.

Zhao Xing came back to his senses.

"I was wondering why it looked so familiar, it turns out to be the 'humanized version' of Dimai Zongyuan."

Zhao Xing looked at the panel records.

[You observed the fourth-level intermediate-grade preaching painting "Earth Veins Surge", and you comprehended the intermediate-level spell [Ksitigarbha Return to the Origin·Humanity]. The remaining number of times you can comprehend: 3]

【Ksitigarbha Returns to the Origin: Humanity: Intermediate Spell】

[Progress: Third Level (3885/9999)]

[Effect: Steal the vitality of the earth veins and use it for your own benefit, making the vitality endless and the spells circulate endlessly. ]

The entry-level version of the Earth Vein Comprehensive Element is aimed at plant life.

Both the intermediate and advanced levels are called Dizang Guiyuan, but they are divided more finely based on effectiveness and power.

The humane version of Ksitigarbha Guiyuan is specifically aimed at the human race.

"Just like plants absorb the power of the earth veins, human life can also absorb it, but it is more complicated to absorb it."

"There is a huge difference between the human Ksitigarbha and the plant Ksitigarbha. It is also more complicated than the Earth Vein Complex." Zhao Xing experienced the difference.

Officials cannot learn this magic in the temple, nor can they learn it.

Don't forget that the series of Dimai Zongyuan and Dizang Guiyuan has another nickname, called 'Stealing Yuan Method'.

If everyone learns this magic, the result will be a lot of idiots.

This spell is highly concealed and destructive. If anyone could learn it, everyone would just go and 'steal vegetables'.

"The Humane Version of Ksitigarbha's Return to Origin can be used to assist in cultivation, and can also be deployed in advance when facing an enemy. However, I have to practice secretly and become a military minister before I can use it openly. Otherwise, it will be a bit troublesome."

Zhao Xing didn't dare to practice in the city, otherwise he would be discovered and invited to have tea.

Strictly speaking, this spell is even forbidden to be practiced on the land of the Great Zhou, regardless of whether it is your own land or not.

But why does it exist? Because when the Great Zhou was expanding outward, this spell was so useful that people couldn't help but use it!
"This was found by Lu Qian. It seems that someone from the noble family is practicing secretly. This ban is really like allowing officials to set fires but not allowing ordinary people to light lamps." Zhao Xing curled his lips. It was just like the rich people in his previous life who had private jets and private swimming pools, produced huge amounts of carbon emissions and wasted a lot of water, but called on ordinary people to protect the environment and save water resources.

"Why? I have to use it! And I have to practice it hard!" Zhao Xing thought viciously.

By the time I figured out these two spells, it was already dark.

Zong Shichang warmly invited him to stay overnight at his house, and Zhao Xing did not hesitate to agree.

Manager Tang sent a servant to Kangpingfang to inform Zhao Ruide, and then arranged dinner for the young master and the distinguished guests.

"In ancient times, the first people were proud and self-sufficient, and they were simple and honest. Their wisdom and skills were already emerging, but they had no one to rely on for support. Who can support them? It really depends on philosophers." After Zong Shichang finished reading, he raised his glass to gesture to Zhao Xing.

Zhao Xing smiled slightly and also raised his glass: "What is the philosopher? It was Hou Ji. What is the support? It is actually planting. Xia had cultivated the land, and Tang also planted crops. It is similar to the Zhou Dynasty Code, which started with the Eight Policies of Food."

The two men were reciting the "Song to Encourage Farmers", each reciting a section, and whoever couldn't keep up had to drink.

Zong Shichang pondered and said stumblingly, "The land is lush and green. The flowers and trees are flourishing, and the wind is gentle and peaceful. Men and women are rushing to pursue the trend. Women are working on the mulberry trees at night, and farmers are sleeping in the wild."

Zhao Xing continued, "Integrity is easy to lose, and harmony is hard to last. Hope is missing and married, and depression is drowning. The wise and virtuous still work hard in the fields. How much less are the common people, dragging their skirts and bowing their hands."

Zong Shichang picked up the wine glass and recited: "The people's livelihood depends on diligence. Diligence will not lead to poverty, not to poverty... What is the next one?"

Zhao Xing picked up the glass and filled it up for him: "Don't think about it, drink it!"

"Damn it, I lost again." Zong Shichang drank the whole bottle. "I don't want to compete anymore. I can't beat you."

"You must be diligent in life. Diligence will ensure that you have enough food and clothing. If you indulge in pleasure and comfort, you will have a hard time making a living at the end of the year." Zhao Xing continued Zong Shichang's words, "You must be diligent in life and work. There are so many diligent people around us. How can you and I not feel ashamed when we are drinking and having fun here?"

Zong Shichang laughed and scolded as he picked up the wine pot: "Stop pretending, come and drink! And work harder tomorrow!"

Zhao Xing laughed heartily, forgetting all his worries, and got drunk with Zong Shichang.

The next morning, Zong Shichang was still sleeping soundly, but Zhao Xing had already woken up.

He was awakened by the shrill cries of a mountain cat.

"Howl! Woo!!" The sound was roaring, as if someone was beaten.

"Alright, alright." Zhao Xing got up and opened the door. "It's not time for breakfast yet, why are you in such a hurry? If someone doesn't know, they would think I'm abusing you."

"Meow~" When the bobcat saw the door open, it immediately became well-behaved, and its voice was like the sound of a clip.

"Look at your character." Zhao Xing opened the bamboo box helplessly and took out half a large dried yellow croaker: "Here, eat it."

"Madam, madam~" The bobcat started to eat with relish.

After feeding the mountain cat, Zhao Xing came out of the room.

He found a rockery and began to open the box containing the scroll.

After seeing the note next to the scroll, Zhao Xing couldn't help but be stunned: "Huh? This is the fourth-level top-grade, Wanfa Cloud Map?"

There was a line of beautiful words on the small note: I give you the cloud map of all things, and may all your wishes come true.

"Well, just give it to me if you want to. Why pass me a little note? Women will only affect the speed of my spellcasting..." Zhao Xing threw the note away, strengthened his determination, and began to observe the scroll.

(End of this chapter)